Jesse Jackson: Gilbert Sees LeBron as 'Runaway Slave' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 07-11-2010, 09:36 PM

http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-sns-bc-...,5882528.story

CHICAGO (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sees LeBron James as a "runaway slave" and that his comments after the forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger.

Shortly after James announced his decision Thursday night, Gilbert fired off an incendiary letter to Cleveland's fans, ripping the 25-year-old and promising to deliver a title before James wins one. He called James' decision "cowardly" and later told The Associated Press he believes James quit during a handful of Cavaliers playoff games.

Jackson says Gilbert's comments "personify a slave master mentality" and the owner should face a "challenge" from the league.

Messages were left Sunday night seeking comment from Gilbert, the Cavaliers, James and the NBA.

dlemond · 07-11-2010, 10:15 PM

That is just assinine.

Really, it's always race with this jerk.
No black man is ever at fault. Somehow the root of the problem is always because of whitey.

How about everyone is responsible for their own decisions and actions?

If James was the same player but white, don't you think the owner would have said the exact same thing?

Being treated like crap tends to piss people off regardless of color.

And, oh yeah I can see how he put James in danger. What?

Tweety · 07-11-2010, 10:18 PM

Jesse Jackson is such an idiot.

Words simply can not express.

One thing I'll say is that I've never heard an NBA owner react like this when a player leaves the team.

The Cavs entered the NBA beginning in the 1970-71 season, so they've been in the league for 40 years, and they've only had two 60-win seasons... 2009 and 2010.

The Cavs have only had seven 50-win seasons (including the two 60 win teams), and Lebron was there for four of those.

They've been a .500+ team 19 times, six of those with Lebron. So they've been a winning team 6 out of 7 seasons with Lebron, but only 13 of the previous 33 seasons prior to his arrival.

Twice, they've only won 15 games in a season, and they only won 17 the year before Lebron arrived.

Lebron led them to two of their four Eastern Conference finals appearances, in 2007 and 2009, and their ONLY Finals appearance in 2007.

He was good for their franchise.

catlover79 · 07-11-2010, 10:26 PM

Hey, if being a slave means being paid almost $100 million (not counting endorsement $$$$) - sign me up!!!!

Mr. Television · 07-11-2010, 10:30 PM

Jesse Jackson is a racist and he's always been one.

catlover79 · 07-11-2010, 11:51 PM

^

- not to mention that he's always been a media whore!!

Tweety · 07-12-2010, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

Hey, if being a slave means being paid almost $100 million (not counting endorsement $$$$) - sign me up!!!!

lol, DEFINITELY!!

We should get together and picket in front of Jackson's office. I'll carry a sign that says "Bring Back Slavery!" and your sign can read "Sign Me Up!"

Oh, I've got another slogan..

"It's GOOD to be the slave!"

catlover79 · 07-12-2010, 11:32 AM

What exactly is he a reverend of, anyway? I don't see him preaching the Word of God - just playing the race card all the time. Jackson, Wright, Sharpton, Farrakhan - they are almost as scary as the terrorists!

MrCleveland · 07-12-2010, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweety

Jesse Jackson is such an idiot.

Words simply can not express.

One thing I'll say is that I've never heard an NBA owner react like this when a player leaves the team.

The Cavs entered the NBA beginning in the 1970-71 season, so they've been in the league for 40 years, and they've only had two 60-win seasons... 2009 and 2010.

The Cavs have only had seven 50-win seasons (including the two 60 win teams), and Lebron was there for four of those.

They've been a .500+ team 19 times, six of those with Lebron. So they've been a winning team 6 out of 7 seasons with Lebron, but only 13 of the previous 33 seasons prior to his arrival.

Twice, they've only won 15 games in a season, and they only won 17 the year before Lebron arrived.

Lebron led them to two of their four Eastern Conference finals appearances, in 2007 and 2009, and their ONLY Finals appearance in 2007.

He was good for their franchise.

It seems that Cleveland has no Market but the West Side Market when it comes to sports.

Best option...move all our teams out of the Pros, or call ourselves The Professional Farm Teams.

And with that, all the sports teams in Cleveland are The Cleveland Steamers to me and I'm boycotting all Cleveland News and Sports since in this city there will never be a Championship...hell, Pigs flying are more accurate now than Cleveland winning the big one, they seem to bite the big one!

catlover79 · 07-12-2010, 01:40 PM

Well, Cleveland DOES have the 2010 Spelling Bee Champion, Anamika Veeramani!!!

Marvo301 · 07-12-2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

What exactly is he a reverend of, anyway? I don't see him preaching the Word of God - just playing the race card all the time. Jackson, Wright, Sharpton, Farrakhan - they are almost as scary as the terrorists!

It's very obvious that none of these men are true ministers of the Gospel. The Gospel is a story of love and inclusion. These men spew nothing but hatred and reverse discrimination.

TVFactFan · 07-12-2010, 08:06 PM

Dan Gilbert will be fined a $100,000 by David Stern which was just announced on NBATV

McGillicuddy · 07-12-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Dan Gilbert will be fined a $100,000 by David Stern which was just announced on NBATV

I'm sorry to hear that. I don't blame Dan Gilbert one bit.

And as far as LBJ's disgraceful arrogance on that espn special, well one day its going to come back and bite him in the.......

And Jesse Jackson, yeah, what is he "Reverend" of anyway?

TVFactFan · 07-12-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by markway895

I'm sorry to hear that. I don't blame Dan Gilbert one bit.

And as far as LBJ's disgraceful arrogance on that espn special, well one day its going to come back and bite him in the.......

And Jesse Jackson, yeah, what is he "Reverend" of anyway?

Jesse Jackson is on DRUGS

-STEFFY- · 07-12-2010, 08:27 PM

That man is always causing extra problems where there are none.

07-11-2010, 09:36 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Jesse Jackson: Gilbert Sees LeBron as 'Runaway Slave' http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-sns-bc-...,5882528.story CHICAGO (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sees LeBron James as a "runaway slave" and that his comments after the forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger. Shortly after James announced his decision Thursday night, Gilbert fired off an incendiary letter to Cleveland's fans, ripping the 25-year-old and promising to deliver a title before James wins one. He called James' decision "cowardly" and later told The Associated Press he believes James quit during a handful of Cavaliers playoff games. Jackson says Gilbert's comments "personify a slave master mentality" and the owner should face a "challenge" from the league. Messages were left Sunday night seeking comment from Gilbert, the Cavaliers, James and the NBA.
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Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	Jesse Jackson is such an idiot. Words simply can not express. One thing I'll say is that I've never heard an NBA owner react like this when a player leaves the team. The Cavs entered the NBA beginning in the 1970-71 season, so they've been in the league for 40 years, and they've only had two 60-win seasons... 2009 and 2010. The Cavs have only had seven 50-win seasons (including the two 60 win teams), and Lebron was there for four of those. They've been a .500+ team 19 times, six of those with Lebron. So they've been a winning team 6 out of 7 seasons with Lebron, but only 13 of the previous 33 seasons prior to his arrival. Twice, they've only won 15 games in a season, and they only won 17 the year before Lebron arrived. Lebron led them to two of their four Eastern Conference finals appearances, in 2007 and 2009, and their ONLY Finals appearance in 2007. He was good for their franchise.
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07-11-2010, 10:15 PM	#2
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	That is just assinine. Really, it's always race with this jerk. No black man is ever at fault. Somehow the root of the problem is always because of whitey. How about everyone is responsible for their own decisions and actions? If James was the same player but white, don't you think the owner would have said the exact same thing? Being treated like crap tends to piss people off regardless of color. And, oh yeah I can see how he put James in danger. What?

07-11-2010, 10:26 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Hey, if being a slave means being paid almost $100 million (not counting endorsement $$$$) - sign me up!!!!

07-11-2010, 11:51 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ - not to mention that he's always been a media whore!!

07-12-2010, 11:32 AM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	What exactly is he a reverend of, anyway? I don't see him preaching the Word of God - just playing the race card all the time. Jackson, Wright, Sharpton, Farrakhan - they are almost as scary as the terrorists!

07-12-2010, 08:06 PM	#12
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	Dan Gilbert will be fined a $100,000 by David Stern which was just announced on NBATV

07-12-2010, 08:27 PM	#15
-STEFFY- Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jul 18, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,580	That man is always causing extra problems where there are none.