Author Topic: Jesse Jackson: Dan Gilbert (Cavs Owner) Sees LeBron James As 'Runaway Slave' (Read 2888 times)

Army of One · « **on:** July 11, 2010, 05:18:09 PM »

Seriously this guy takes this shit to a new level....

LeBron James might have left the Cavs for the Heat, but suddenly there's a lot more heat back in Cleveland.

According to the Associated Press, the Rev. Jesse Jackson is upset with an open letter written by Cleveland Cavs owner Dan Gilbert after his star player decided to move to Miami. The bitter comments directed toward the free agent sound like they're directed at a "runaway slave," according to Jackson.

Gilbert's letter, addressed to his team's fans, derided James as "narcissistic" and claimed that he "deserted" Cleveland.

The AP left messages for Gilbert, the Cavaliers, James and the NBA on Sunday night for reaction to Jackson, who said the comments in the letter "personify a slave master mentality" and that Gilbert should face a "challenge" from the league.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/11/jesse-jackson-dan-gilbert_n_642363.html

Parker · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2010, 05:23:07 PM »

Jesse Jackson: The slave who should have been beaten for talking too much.

Devon97 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2010, 05:24:40 PM »

Quote from: Parker on July 11, 2010, 05:23:07 PM

Jesse Jackson: The slave who should have been beaten for talking too much.

lol

Fury · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2010, 05:25:38 PM »

Of course, it's ALWAYS a race issue. Never mind that Gilbert was ready to offer Lebron a max contract for over $100 million and would continue to treat him like God.

G_Thang · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2010, 05:28:17 PM »

TacoBell · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2010, 05:28:35 PM »

Kill kill kill, the white man.
Kill kill kill, the white man.
Kill him, until he is dead.
Kill kill, the white man.

Parker · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2010, 05:33:58 PM »

Quote from: BerzerkFury on July 11, 2010, 05:25:38 PM

Of course, it's ALWAYS a race issue. Never mind that Gilbert was ready to offer Lebron a max contract for over $100 million and would continue to treat him like God.

I sincerely believe Jesse Jackson's purpose is solely based on his ego, and to be devisive. His thinking does not thinking does not help black people but hinder them. Always looking for a person to blame, to play the victim. Because, if you don't have that imaginary enemy, you have to look at yourself, and Jesse has no purpose.

ThaRealist · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2010, 05:36:22 PM »

Funny how a black public figure is making something about race once again

Black folks don't need help from the white folks on setting race relations back another 200 years...

240 is Back · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2010, 05:49:51 PM »

Dan Gilbert never said those words - those were Jackon's words.

If Gilbert said it, by all means, fire him.

But he didn't.

Besides, seeing Gilbert pumping his fists after the meeting with lebron, all the cavs celebrating... it looks a lot like LeBron told them he'd be back, then he booked town. Gilbert is handling this like a fool, sure, but I bet LeBron promised then skipped town.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2010, 06:00:15 PM »

I swear, people like Jackson, Sharpton, Farrakan all give Black people a bad name. The true racists of the world.

G_Thang · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2010, 06:03:55 PM »

gilbert is a billionaire...right? lebron probably said he'd run the course in cleveland ala jordan

. maybe warren gave gilbert a call n said lebron will stay home like i did and build a billion dollar empire in his hometown.

unfortunately bat girl had the hots for batman and robin.

if i was gilbert i'd burn everything lebron in front of city hall.

this clown was given the jordan torch in 9th grade and took the money, fame, nike line of products and ran.

f##k LeCon

JimmyJam1974 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2010, 06:04:15 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 11, 2010, 05:49:51 PM

Dan Gilbert never said those words - those were Jackon's words.

If Gilbert said it, by all means, fire him.

But he didn't.

He's the owner - can't fire him

240 is Back · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2010, 06:07:03 PM »

Quote from: JimmyJam1974 on July 11, 2010, 06:04:15 PM

He's the owner - can't fire him

youre right... but the other owners can have a vote, force him to apologize or step down, etc.

quadzilla456 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2010, 06:56:19 PM »

Jesse Jackson needs to go away. He is not relevant anymore and should not appear in the news. Please go away.

tallandfat · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2010, 09:59:14 PM »

lets all just stop watching the NBA and hollywood movies and hit the gym more

jesusbod · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2010, 06:56:31 AM »

Jackson only commented on this because HIS name has been out of the spotlight for a while. He needed to be "relevant" again. I do agree that black people do not need help from Whites to set race relations back. They are doing a fine job of screwing themselves.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2010, 07:00:30 AM »

What is pathetic is that these type of comments belittle what REAL slaves went thru....I wonder how many would go toss a ball thru a hoop for 100 million dollars instead of getting paid nothing and beaten? Jackson is a clown.

Agnostic007 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2010, 07:17:11 AM »

People like Jackson, Sharpton and our local NAACP president would be homeless if not for stirring up the race relations pot. Selfish pricks who paint any and everything with the race paint brush. Makes me sick, and I have to wonder, where are all the hard working, educated black people who are successful because of their hard work when these people open their mouths? Why don't they tell them to STFU?

CT_Muscle · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2010, 07:23:34 AM »

Wait a MINUTE ISNT THIS THE SAME JESSE JACKSON who thought the mic was off and called Obama a n i g g e r, riiiiiiiiiiiiiight GO THE FUCK AWAY

Please tell me I'm not the only one who remembers this

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2010, 07:34:38 AM »

Poor slave making $20 million a year. What a shame that Jackson would say that when real slaves got beaten up by whips and fed shit everyday by their masters.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2010, 07:38:11 AM »

Quote from: mon_of_steele on July 12, 2010, 07:34:38 AM

Poor slave making $20 million a year. What a shame that Jackson would say that when real slaves got beaten up by whips and fed shit everyday by their masters.

I know....I wish some pro team owner would "enslave" me.... $:-\$

The_Punisher · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2010, 10:04:13 AM »

Quote from: Parker on July 11, 2010, 05:23:07 PM

Jesse Jackson: The slave who should have been beaten for talking too much.

lol.....don't forget Al sharpton too

jesusbod · « **Reply #22 on:** July 12, 2010, 11:05:26 AM »

Quote from: CT_Muscle on July 12, 2010, 07:23:34 AM

Wait a MINUTE ISNT THIS THE SAME JESSE JACKSON who thought the mic was off and called Obama a n i g g e r, riiiiiiiiiiiiiight GO THE FUCK AWAY

Please tell me I'm not the only one who remembers this

I totally remember this and how quickly it disappeared. The Media is evil...

Parker · « **Reply #23 on:** July 12, 2010, 12:00:33 PM »

Quote from: jesusbod on July 12, 2010, 06:56:31 AM

Jackson only commented on this because HIS name has been out of the spotlight for a while. He needed to be "relevant" again. I do agree that black people LIKE JESSE JACKSON do not need help from Whites to set race relations back. They are doing a fine job of screwing themselves.

fixed...

Rich2 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 12, 2010, 01:27:38 PM »

Quote from: G_Thang on July 11, 2010, 06:03:55 PM

gilbert is a billionaire...right? lebron probably said he'd run the course in cleveland ala jordan . maybe warren gave gilbert a call n said lebron will stay home like i did and build a billion dollar empire in his hometown.

unfortunately bat girl had the hots for batman and robin.

if i was gilbert i'd burn everything lebron in front of city hall.

this clown was given the jordan torch in 9th grade and took the money, fame, nike line of products and ran.

f##k LeCon

Owners get rid of their players for under-performing all the time. When a player flips it on them and gets rid of the team everyone thinks he deserted them. Lebron didn't owe them sh*t. Not when you get no help on the court and the best your team does is give you an old Shaq. Lebron made a business decision, I have no remorse for Cleveland. Think like a loser, be a loser.