Jesse Jackson: Barack Obama is not a threat
By Jesse Jackson | Saturday, January 19, 2008 | The Washington Post
“…A serious analysis of Obama’s campaign looks not just at the dynamics of 2008. It requires an understanding of the evolution of the civil rights movement and its historical relationship with political leaders. And, from that perspective, Obama represents an enhancement of today’s civil rights leadership and our historical struggle….”…BS
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/17/AR2008011701121_pf.html
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Perhaps. But Obama is no less “bought and paid for” by transnational corps, “Big” Oil, Pharma, etc., and general corporate interests than any other candidate. In this regard, he is not likely to effect any more “change” as president than any other Dem candidate. So let’s just call them all “equal” (though Edwards is perhaps a tad more progressive) and let it be.
Peace.
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