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ljm2002

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124. Way to go...

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 05:43 PM

Jan 2012

...smearing one of the earliest and staunchest supporters of the Civil Rights Movement, when it was anything but safe to do so.

Now one may disagree with his interpretation, or think it is a bit over the top. Personally, I agreed with most of his statement but I found the "moral compass" part to be a little harsh, in that neither Mr. Belafonte nor I knows what is in President Obama's heart. As he seems to be an excellent father and family man, I don't believe he lacks a moral compass; rather, when it comes to making policies, I think he filters it through his moderate-conservative-appeaser lens, and is hell-bent on making compromises with people who really do lack a moral compass. The resulting policies reflect that flawed process. (*)

(*) Please note in the above, I did not say or imply that I would prefer Romney / Gingrich / Paul in the role of POTUS.

One more comment: what, pray tell, is your objection to Matt Damon??? While I don't find him a particularly great actor, his heart seems to be in the right place politically IMO. Or did he come out and criticize President Obama too? Oh, pardon me, I seem to have a case of the vapors.

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Harry Belafonte Says Obama Lacks "Moral Compass" [View all] xchrom Jan 2012 OP

Harry has lost his mind ensho Jan 2012 #1

No. He's just doing the KISS thing: BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #144

If I copuld K and r this reply DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #214

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Constructive criticism is good. DEstructive criticism will guarantee a President Romney. BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #275

This is a site FOR THE LEFT Cherchez la Femme Jan 2012 #412

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought this site was called the DEMOCRATIC Underground BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #414

Democrats are only as good as their ACTIONS! kneedeepinthehoopla Jan 2012 #442

Obama is just as DLC as Clinton n/t eridani Jan 2012 #285

+1 golden. Whisp Jan 2012 #433

+1 also fortyfeetunder Jan 2012 #447

Your evidence for this is what? harmonicon Jan 2012 #152

Agreed! So now that MSM has chosen the Rep candidate... Xtraneous Jan 2012 #185

They did. On November 2, 2010. BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #277

Evidence? zipplewrath Jan 2012 #393

And you don't think the loud and continuous kvetching by so-called Liberals on teevee BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #394

Bullshit. Here in NC, Republicans won control of the legislature in 2010... WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2012 #415

Thank you for the information BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #449

Thank you for the information BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #450

Again, evidence zipplewrath Jan 2014 #457

"Tea Baggers, and a shift of the moderate/centrist/independent voters away from democrats." AAO Jan 2014 #456

And the polls zipplewrath Jan 2014 #458

It sure did turn me off. AAO Jan 2014 #459

Sorta the point zipplewrath Jan 2014 #460

Natch! AAO Jan 2014 #461

Fool. jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #2

No... fools Follow Leaders Unquestioningly fascisthunter Jan 2012 #86

Like you're doing now? BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #143

Obamahaters? Wind Dancer Jan 2012 #151

And both you and I have been here long enough BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #207

do it then and do it as you said "in this thread alone" SwampG8r Jan 2012 #280

Whaaaaaaat? Xtraneous Jan 2012 #188

A disingenuous response, at best BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #209

Disagreeing with him doesn't necessarily make you a hater. In fact I consider it an insult totodeinhere Jan 2012 #200

LOL... defend the criticism! If Not... fascisthunter Jan 2012 #203

Well, at least I know why YOU BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #210

lol fascisthunter Jan 2012 #229

lol BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #333

Why, exactly, should anyone try to defend Obama from such an egregrious character assassination? jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #227

That's sad hyperbole fascisthunter Jan 2012 #230

Ironically... jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #234

nope... fail... have a good evening fascisthunter Jan 2012 #238

Belafonte has the cred and has walked the walk for decades Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #286

He has never held elective office BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #338

I am sorry but I totally disagree. I am amazed every day at how Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #362

Disagree all you want BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #373

how is he doing with the independents? SwampG8r Jan 2012 #279

31% approval with independents. OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #345

According to that poll you've linked to, 41% not 31% BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #351

Pure independent- 31% OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #366

To be fair, you didn't mention PURE Independent BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #371

The poll I cited OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #372

I really don't care who cited the poll first BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #374

It's not who cited it first, OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #377

Taken out of context BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #392

Please explain the context. OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #400

You consider yourself a smart cookie BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #401

Funny MinervaX Jan 2012 #305

Maybe it's because we're on a DEMOCRATIC site? BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #341

Read Chris Hedges 'Death of the Liberal Class' MinervaX Jan 2012 #347

Liberal is the generic word for anything not Republican these days. BlueCaliDem Jan 2012 #355

Here comes the BOG RetroLounge Jan 2012 #426

maybe someone should tally his bananas Whisp Jan 2012 #3

hahaha! nt babylonsister Jan 2012 #8

He has said this at least five other times and each time, it is BREATHLESSLY posted here Number23 Jan 2012 #138

What on earth is "support" supposed to mean in this context? harmonicon Jan 2012 #154

saying Obama 'lacks moral compass' is much more than criticism Whisp Jan 2012 #156

He didn't just say that one sentence and walk away. harmonicon Jan 2012 #170

I bet many wish he did! Whisp Jan 2012 #178

Yes, it's clear that you wish that. harmonicon Jan 2012 #184

Why do you say Bush, Cheney, Wolfowitz, and Rumsfeld lacked a moral compass? OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #257

awesome! nt TruthBeTold65 Jan 2012 #149

Please show some respect for a man who - in so many ways - would make you... ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #218

well if I'm a flea, then you might be a molecule on a flea's butt Whisp Jan 2012 #367

I always show respect to the President. What's your excuse? ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #408

and I don't show much respect to Whisp Jan 2012 #409

In other words, you're lashing out at everyone for the words of a few... ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #418

well i guess that settles that! Whisp Jan 2012 #419

If that's not it, what is it? Why don't you care if you slam your fellow Dems, whether they... ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #422

Is that all you have? Spite? No respect for anybody? ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #423

no respect for Anybody... Whisp Jan 2012 #424

Nothing I could find using the search function. ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #427

OMG!! why you.... Whisp Jan 2012 #431

Of course not. ClassWarrior Jan 2012 #437

Keeping it classy as usual RetroLounge Jan 2012 #434

yah, you should talk to him. Whisp Jan 2012 #435

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #436

Here comes the BOG RetroLounge Jan 2012 #425

well, harry, you can pull the lever for the mittster....who never had a moral compass spanone Jan 2012 #4

Lame response, and I'm sorry to say it n/t Mira Jan 2012 #134

Speak the truth, Harry izquierdista Jan 2012 #5

incredible. the fanboys and grrls just howl if there isn't sufficient love. roguevalley Jan 2012 #118

Great post. kath Jan 2012 #255

not at all, darling. thank you. roguevalley Jan 2012 #266

you are right SwampG8r Jan 2012 #283

Spot on. I think you are right about it tomg Jan 2012 #306

Indeed - And if he does have one - it's all wonky right now slay Jan 2012 #269

Harry Belafonte has done it now. Autumn Jan 2012 #6

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #7

Disgusting. MineralMan Jan 2012 #11

I agree. That is a truly revolting post. Number23 Jan 2012 #140

Throw him under the bus. Octafish Jan 2012 #9

i love this photo..and was trying to upload it..thanks for doing this xiamiam Jan 2012 #17

Great photo! Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #31

Excellent point -- will be lost on most here _ed_ Jan 2012 #40

Throw him under a bus? Cannikin Jan 2012 #58

Im 99.999% sure that was sarcasm. FarLeftFist Jan 2012 #77

It's an expression, used sarcastically. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #88

Please know I've never wished death on anyone whose opinions differ from mine. Octafish Jan 2012 #114

My apologies....I'm not sure why, but I've been sarcasm/irony impaired Cannikin Jan 2012 #128

Oh my God! Is that a picture of him with MLK??! Number23 Jan 2012 #141

I hope not. Obama has been deficient in many areas of leadership. Octafish Jan 2012 #159

I was talking about Belafonte. You seem to have misread -- EVERYTHING Number23 Jan 2012 #165

The correct term is jumping under the bus! whistler162 Jan 2012 #186

What could old Harry know about anything? Mimosa Jan 2012 #196

Thanks for the link - I've never seen that slay Jan 2012 #271

Andrew Young was thrown under, too? WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2012 #416

That cinches it. Belafonte is obviously a fringe purist who doesn't know how politics work. TransitJohn Jan 2012 #262

Great photo of two great men slay Jan 2012 #270

Well, I disagree with Mr. Belafonte. young but wise Jan 2012 #10

Mr. Belafonte is an idiot. Itchinjim Jan 2012 #12

An idiot who used to hang around with _ed_ Jan 2012 #41

Charlton Heston also hung around with MLK . Itchinjim Jan 2012 #147

It really is lamentable to see such profound ignorance about Harry Belafonte posted here, EFerrari Jan 2012 #235

Well a good way for Harry to educate America about his life is for him to run for POTUS. Itchinjim Jan 2012 #296

And I bet, as with everything else, you'd be wrong about that, too. n/t EFerrari Jan 2012 #336

If you say so, honey Itchinjim Jan 2012 #365

I don't think Harry Belafonte has anything to prove _ed_ Jan 2012 #302

Until Mr. Belefonte accuses Condeliza Rice, Colon Powell, and Clarance Thomas Itchinjim Jan 2012 #304

Come to think of it, _ed_ Jan 2012 #307

Nice use of Godwin's law. Itchinjim Jan 2012 #309

Nice way avoid my response _ed_ Jan 2012 #313

Ouch! Itchinjim Jan 2012 #319

Seems to me that Godwin's Law is more often than not LanternWaste Jan 2012 #317

If you took 10 seconds to do a little research PA Democrat Jan 2012 #322

I knew that. That's why I didn't mention him. Itchinjim Jan 2012 #327

Yeah, right. Because you were also wrong about Rice & Powell. PA Democrat Jan 2012 #329

Triple ouch!!!! Itchinjim Jan 2012 #330

Actually he had a much harsher assessment of Rice & Powell. He called Powell a "house slave" PA Democrat Jan 2012 #326

Double ouch! Itchinjim Jan 2012 #328

He is way ahead of you. You might want to look things up before you post Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #368

"Short term political gain"? CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #259

Some of the posts are quite foul. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #268

No, there isn't. n/t EFerrari Jan 2012 #261

And Obama is a Chicago, ivy leagued educated, yuppy. Beacool Jan 2012 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Itchinjim Jan 2012 #153

and here i was afraid the banky would come back marked "return to sender" dionysus Jan 2012 #157

Thank you, sweets!!!! Beacool Jan 2012 #211

the hollidays were quite relaxing... i got to visit maine, and santa was kind. how about you? dionysus Jan 2012 #410

I went to FL, AL & GA. Beacool Jan 2012 #438

ooh, quite the jetsetter... dionysus Jan 2012 #444

You know how it is; places to go, people to see............ Beacool Jan 2012 #445

but do you have a special airplane banky? dionysus Jan 2012 #448

No, I don't. Beacool Jan 2012 #453

Actually DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #281

Thank you. CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #346

WOO! Great post! I'd rec it if I could. n/t jenmito Jan 2012 #375

I know Obama's life history. Double ditto for Hillary's. Beacool Jan 2012 #439

and you were the one DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #440

Please, save it. Beacool Jan 2012 #443

You have no idea who you are talking about. EFerrari Jan 2012 #111

Way to go... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #124

Here comes the BOG RetroLounge Jan 2012 #428

Mr. Belafonte has more to say about President Obama, if anyone cares to read. Arkansas Granny Jan 2012 #13

This man is awesome Autumn Jan 2012 #14

Incredibly life. Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #21

Thank you for posting that. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #59

I have always liked Belafonte. Beacool Jan 2012 #69

if only adulatory posts are allowed SwampG8r Jan 2012 #287

Hi, Swamp!!! Beacool Jan 2012 #316

very nice SwampG8r Jan 2012 #352

Wow, lucky you!!! Beacool Jan 2012 #406

Belafonte is right about many things. But, if the quote re JFK represents his views, he's wrong. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #104

I do care to read. LiberalAndProud Jan 2012 #121

A much better article. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #273

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Jan 2012 #15

i want to share one of my favorite photos of Harry and Dr King, xiamiam Jan 2012 #16

You have to upload the photo to the internet first... immoderate Jan 2012 #50

thank you..nt xiamiam Jan 2012 #61

What many of us have been saying here for a long time. Sad, but true. n/t truth2power Jan 2012 #18

Sounds like a republican treestar Jan 2012 #19

If not then marions ghost Jan 2012 #25

Obama has those things treestar Jan 2012 #30

Harry is confused about how the system works. Autumn Jan 2012 #33

Glad to be able to amuse you and give you a good laugh treestar Jan 2012 #35

Harry was an activist before he was a singer... immoderate Jan 2012 #52

You are kind to explain that. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #56

No problem. As the late, great Sam Kinnison used to say... immoderate Jan 2012 #57

Why is it that singers are so precious and special? treestar Jan 2012 #96

Didn't alert, won't, don't generally... JackRiddler Jan 2012 #117

+1 Wind Dancer Jan 2012 #160

I really don't care "who" anyone is treestar Jan 2012 #167

But you're not criticising what Belafonte says, you're just taking pot shots at him dflprincess Jan 2012 #237

Precious Harry can never be criticized treestar Jan 2012 #241

Projection much? scarletwoman Jan 2012 #258

no... it's precious Obama and you can't handle any of it fascisthunter Jan 2012 #395

That sounds an awful pecwae Jan 2012 #297

Obama got himself into politics... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #127

I'm not saying Obama can't be criticized treestar Jan 2012 #169

No, dear, I am not saying that "precious Harry" cannot be criticized... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #176

You're giving Harry sacred cow status treestar Jan 2012 #246

He's the new Glen Greenwald. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #263

"The new Glen Greenwald" PA Democrat Jan 2012 #299

What of people who participated in the civil rights struggle, who support the President? treestar Jan 2012 #339

They should be treated with an equal amount of respect. PA Democrat Jan 2012 #344

Treestar, it's generational Mimosa Jan 2012 #455

Oh gee, I am obviously not nearly as knowledgeable on the subject as you are. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #340

LOL. Let me know when those $20 MM of Harry Belafonte commercials air. PA Democrat Jan 2012 #356

Didn't know that treestar Jan 2012 #95

Yes, he's a leftist, and he sees Obama as a corporatist. immoderate Jan 2012 #103

Amy Goodman did a great interview with Harry Belafonte last year PA Democrat Jan 2012 #115

Good clip. immoderate Jan 2012 #137

How well I remember Mimosa Jan 2012 #197

isnt he the sweetest guy? SwampG8r Jan 2012 #288

Harry has put on his comfortable shoes and walked the walk, Autumn Jan 2012 #55

Sorry but there's no way he knows as much about government, politics, or law treestar Jan 2012 #98

What you don't know about Belafonte could fill an encyclopedia. Beacool Jan 2012 #70

So what, it is what he says not who he is treestar Jan 2012 #97

"You're trying to create sacred cow status for a person." ljm2002 Jan 2012 #129

Better than brooking no criticism of Harry or Matt Damon or Glen G. or whoever treestar Jan 2012 #166

Bull puckey. ljm2002 Jan 2012 #179

I did respond to substance, stating treestar Jan 2012 #242

You just need to stop on this topic -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #76

I see what you're saying in terms of morality, it's the republicans who want children to starve, FarLeftFist Jan 2012 #80

Really? Politics... choie Jan 2012 #26

Politics is not about pure principles treestar Jan 2012 #32

Compromise?? choie Jan 2012 #73

In life, but in politics you have to compromise treestar Jan 2012 #101

Well said, itsnotaboutu Jan 2012 #212

Yeah, they're always complaining about the president being too corpo-conservative Doctor_J Jan 2012 #36

No-- YOU sound like a Republican. Marr Jan 2012 #45

Somebody had to say it! nt Romulox Jan 2012 #65

He's obviously a Republican _ed_ Jan 2012 #47

Right. "Morality" (scare quotes yours) is for jerks. nt Romulox Jan 2012 #64

Wow. Says pretty much everything one needs to know about your worldview. Maven Jan 2012 #91

"morality is not politics" Bonobo Jan 2012 #187

Here comes the BOG, oh yes, indeed! RetroLounge Jan 2012 #429

Mr. Belafonte always calls it the way he sees it -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #20

.... emilyg Jan 2012 #62

"He has all the smarts and ability to get the job done. He just has to do it.�� bigtree Jan 2012 #22

I ProSense Jan 2012 #23

Harry means compass as something that guides his actions Doctor_J Jan 2012 #38

Well, ProSense Jan 2012 #43

"Repeat: Everyone has flaws" girl gone mad Jan 2012 #74

Hmmm? ProSense Jan 2012 #84

Those are Obama's flaws? hootinholler Jan 2012 #105

Obama's only flaw according to ProSense is that his supporters are insufficiently supportive! PA Democrat Jan 2012 #130

That's one of the best ever. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #180

So we, as you offer, should just give the NDAA a chance? Vinnie From Indy Jan 2012 #120

no no nothing to see here folks SwampG8r Jan 2012 #289

and the BOG is now here and complete RetroLounge Jan 2012 #430

Under the hope mobile you go, Harry. Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #24

The "hope mobile", eh? CakeGrrl Jan 2012 #348

Of course the critics can be criticized Cali_Democrat Jan 2012 #390

I agree with Harry Belafonte, and I suggest Ron Green Jan 2012 #27

You're right. Never underestimate the depth of ignorance. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #106

Howling ignorance, indeed. Even here on DU, the lack of knowledge (or even the skill to look Nay Jan 2012 #298

Harry Belafonte speaks the truth. K&R woo me with science Jan 2012 #28

Obama = Bush Swede Jan 2012 #29

10,000th time? Really? From one of Obama's champions in the JackRiddler Jan 2012 #37

Why the swarm? Why can't people just disagree with him? JackRiddler Jan 2012 #34

I ProSense Jan 2012 #39

Not personal. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #53

Well, ProSense Jan 2012 #119

Yes. To say as you did that JackRiddler Jan 2012 #123

Oh ProSense Jan 2012 #125

I'd suggest consulting a dictionary first PA Democrat Jan 2012 #133

It's ProSense Jan 2012 #135

Not a definition for moral compass. You linked to the definition of SOUL, PA Democrat Jan 2012 #136

Hmmm? ProSense Jan 2012 #139

Hmmmm, indeed. PA Democrat Jan 2012 #158

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/moral+compass ljm2002 Jan 2012 #205

He did not say what you claim. Disgusting tactic, and to use it against a flat out Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #213

What ProSense Jan 2012 #224

Then just disagree with it. What you did was rewrite what he said, then you disagreed with Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #335

Harry is an intelligent, well informed and wise, as long as he's saying things hughee99 Jan 2012 #44

Folks that are not fit to shine Mr. Belafonte's shoes -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #48

They're either very young, Cameron27 Jan 2012 #100

Right! jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #173

No, sorry Cameron27 Jan 2012 #208

Amen. It helps to remember what it was like during the late 1950s. n/t Mimosa Jan 2012 #202

This is the new DU, woo me with science Jan 2012 #60

I just stopped in Horse with no Name Jan 2012 #81

If you're looking for a forum where unsubstantiated proclamations that the Democratic president jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #181

Nonsense. There are several attempts to discuss the moral implications of policy in this thread. woo me with science Jan 2012 #199

Fair enough. jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #216

+1000 countryjake Jan 2012 #267

thank you G_j Jan 2012 #272

Great points, and Harry Belafonte also acknowleged the daunting challenge of Republican opposition PA Democrat Jan 2012 #300

Did he say 'has no moral compass' or 'has lost his moral compass'?? sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #383

well said paulk Jan 2012 #71

Good point. It's like flypaper catching them all at once. Now I've got some work to do. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #109

I've taken up your suggestion. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #182

unfortunately paulk Jan 2012 #292

i had only 9 of them SwampG8r Jan 2012 #290

Great post. Union Scribe Jan 2012 #78

How many of those negative responses are from James O'Keefe? We'll never know. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2012 #107

You know the answer but I'll add my opinion just1voice Jan 2012 #108

Sounds like free Rethug comments re: stereotype of a black star from the 50s, 60s. Mimosa Jan 2012 #198

Can we say that "Harry lost HIS moral compass?" JoePhilly Jan 2012 #222

So let's review what you seem to be excusing. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #245

Let's go item by item ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #369

Inventory of an intellectual bankruptcy. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #385

Cool ... I bet I'll like the folks on your ignore list. JoePhilly Jan 2012 #386

The announcement was meant as an offer. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #389

All the best to you also ... and no, I won't ignore your posts. JoePhilly Jan 2012 #391

No. bvar22 Jan 2012 #343

The swarm is on those who disagreed treestar Jan 2012 #404

Amazing how quickly a "national treasure" can become an object of scorn around here. Marr Jan 2012 #42

There's a LOT of that here these days. Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #49

Cult of Personality Underground nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2012 #83

Yep. kath Jan 2012 #254

That is what happens in the absence of a Moral Compass. bvar22 Jan 2012 #112

Nicely done. a simple pattern Jan 2012 #132

Well said. nt woo me with science Jan 2012 #276

Ouch, that's gonna leave a mark. OnyxCollie Jan 2012 #293

Amazing is too kind, Marr PA Democrat Jan 2012 #122

How dare Mr Belafonte speak... 99Forever Jan 2012 #46

Cornel West on Fox: ProSense Jan 2012 #51

Prof West says we should vote for re-election due to the Repuke stable of psychos Doctor_J Jan 2012 #79

Hey ProSense Jan 2012 #126

I happen to see West on Hannity last night grantcart Jan 2012 #131

Posted by a fox "News" addict Doctor_J Jan 2012 #228

so clicking through and seeing West on Hannity now qualifies as an addiction? grantcart Jan 2012 #239

hey now ... SwampG8r Jan 2012 #291

It is instructive to see how you have turned to Hannity and Fox News to forward your commentary. xocet Jan 2012 #294

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #54

Hm. Well, Harry's earned the right not only to have an opinion, but to shout it as loud as he cares Robb Jan 2012 #63

I don't always agree with Belafonte, but he has *earned* my respect as a powerful Romulox Jan 2012 #66

There is a fine line between moral compass and moral collar and leash....nt Evasporque Jan 2012 #67

No, there really isn't. nt EFerrari Jan 2012 #284

Morality, ethics, honesty, is something that politicians proclaim..but ignore. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2012 #68

Well that is his opinion. WI_DEM Jan 2012 #75

Lord, Lord, Stop the Carnival; rug Jan 2012 #82

I always liked Harry Belafonte. Now, I'm reminded why. K&R (nt) T S Justly Jan 2012 #85

Too Much Truth in His Words fascisthunter Jan 2012 #87

Sure. Knock Harry. If honor, morality, and truth don't mean anything to you. Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #89

Spot on Harry. n/t Ganja Ninja Jan 2012 #90

*****OP ONLY TELLS HALF OF WHAT BELEFONTE SAID***** uponit7771 Jan 2012 #92

yes, more of it was posted up thread. xchrom Jan 2012 #93

I disagree with him, but let's stop with all the hyperbole and under-the-bus-throwing. nt boxman15 Jan 2012 #94

It's ProSense Jan 2012 #99

Are the same people making excuses for Ron Paul also arguing Obama has no 'moral compass'? Octafish Jan 2012 #116

Where to start... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #142

Ah ProSense Jan 2012 #171

The post you are referring to... ljm2002 Jan 2012 #190

Well, ProSense Jan 2012 #193

Bless his heart. one_voice Jan 2012 #102

Obama's Army bvar22 Jan 2012 #110

k&r Starry Messenger Jan 2012 #113

I love Mr. Belafonte, love his music... Spazito Jan 2012 #145

One of the best replies in this thread. politicasista Jan 2012 #172

Thank you and ... Spazito Jan 2012 #177

... politicasista Jan 2012 #189

Wise words from a man who has far more cred than Obama does MadHound Jan 2012 #146

far more cred than Obama? Whisp Jan 2012 #150

You obviously don't know a damn thing about what Belafonte has done in his life MadHound Jan 2012 #155

this has got nothing to do with what 'he has done with his life' Whisp Jan 2012 #161

Ah, but it is what he has done with his life, MadHound Jan 2012 #162

and if he said Obama was doing great Whisp Jan 2012 #163

I would certainly listen to what he has to say, MadHound Jan 2012 #164

See, here's the problem in what you do... JackRiddler Jan 2012 #174

As someone else has already said, yes, he has far more "cred" than Obama. harmonicon Jan 2012 #168

and someone else here already said Whisp Jan 2012 #175

Enjoy your dream world. harmonicon Jan 2012 #183

Great Post fascisthunter Jan 2012 #204

Did your left foot help fund the program that allowed Obama Sr to come to study in Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #223

I note that you did not answer me. Did your left foot fund the program that got Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #325

look, Belafonte has done a lot of positive things. Whisp Jan 2012 #357

"Whithout Belafonte, there would not be a black president of the US." Number23 Jan 2012 #192

Without Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte to pave the way... Mimosa Jan 2012 #201

Laughable. Why not say without Jimmy JJ Walker there'd be no Obama either? Number23 Jan 2012 #206

An actual fact regarding this esteemed elder and the President's father: Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #219

I wish to all that is holy that you would stop running around DU Number23 Jan 2012 #225

Obama's not a time lord, you know? harmonicon Jan 2012 #233

"without Belafonte, Obama wouldn't have ever even been born." Number23 Jan 2012 #240

Trust me. I'm not the one who sounds unhinged. nt. harmonicon Jan 2012 #244

Glad that you think so. Number23 Jan 2012 #249

Well, I guess we should be blaming Belafonte for giving us Obama! Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #264

Here is the exact statement from that poster to which I responded with the Sr info: Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #321

Yeah, that's the one I was following up on. Sometimes the truth just hurts, I guess. nt. harmonicon Jan 2012 #332

I think you should take your posts in this thread to your OFA office and ask them Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #320

You seem offended that I taught you something you did not know.... Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #323

Damn difficult for Obama to be President if he was never born TheKentuckian Jan 2012 #413

What a stupid analogy/joke you have proposed Mimosa Jan 2012 #220

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #226

Jimmy JJ Walker _ed_ Jan 2012 #310

and a lot of other marchers at Selma would not say Whisp Jan 2012 #359

I agree that I, as a white man born in the 1970's, played no pivotal role.... harmonicon Jan 2012 #232

"Playing a pivotal role in the civil rights movement" is WHOLE 'NOTHER ANIMAL Number23 Jan 2012 #243

He has a right to his opinion, though.... politicasista Jan 2012 #148

Harry is an idiot 1stlady Jan 2012 #191

I wager Harry can count to three... Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #221

He did a lot more than march. EFerrari Jan 2012 #250

"I don't care that he marched with Dr King" _ed_ Jan 2012 #311

You are embarrassing yourself. Belafonte did much more than just "march with MLK." PA Democrat Jan 2012 #403

I love Mr. Belafonte, and I am disappointed in many of Obama's acts. HuckleB Jan 2012 #194

How dare Harry criticise the President! Mimosa Jan 2012 #195

K&R....n/t unkachuck Jan 2012 #215

Who ghost-wrote that? He never had the brains to compose anything like that. Wistful Vista Jan 2012 #231

You obviously know nothing about the man. Embarrassing. EFerrari Jan 2012 #247

Well, I suppose you're right and so is he...Obama has no moral compass. Wistful Vista Jan 2012 #402

I'm not compelled to have emotional responses to statements of fact. Are you? EFerrari Jan 2012 #405

I'm not compelled by anything. Are you referring to Belafonte's "statement of fact"? Wistful Vista Jan 2012 #411

Are you so fucking ignorant _ed_ Jan 2012 #312

Let me be honest DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #236

You sure showed that Belafonte. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #248

I like Harry Belafonte He has a right to say whatever he wants to say. demgrrrll Jan 2012 #253

Is it now time to bash Harry Belafonte? Under the bus with him! Join the crowd! Better Believe It Jan 2012 #251

Sad & very, very true. Karmadillo Jan 2012 #252

Oh Harry, another one who thought Obama was a populist. joshcryer Jan 2012 #256

May 16, 2011 And to those who say, "If you want President Obama re-elected, you will undermine him EFerrari Jan 2012 #260

For the 100-millionth time: NO ONE IS TRYING TO STIFLE CRITICISM!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #324

Lmao. "NO ONE IS TRYING TO STIFLE CRITICISM. Now, stop this nonsense." EFerrari Jan 2012 #337

<Gasping for air LOL> bvar22 Jan 2012 #349

Nothing really to laugh at. The self-victimization is really tired. Indeed, it's pathetic! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #350

Now you're going to tell me what to laugh at, too? EFerrari Jan 2012 #376

Victimhood again. "Now you're telling me..." Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #380

Do you even read your own posts? EFerrari Jan 2012 #396

Yes, I do and I think they're pretty damn good. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #397

I don't think casual even if hilarious name calling is good for anyone EFerrari Jan 2012 #398

Any and all criticism of this President from supposed "progressives" must go unchallenged... jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #378

WRONG!! I can't speak for others, but that's not where I am. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #379

Um... jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #381

Oops! Sorry. :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #382

Ridiculous indeed. jefferson_dem Jan 2012 #387

NO ONE IS TRYING TO STIFLE CRITICISM!!! RetroLounge Jan 2012 #432

I so forward look to seeing $50MM worth of Harry Belafonte ads from Mitt Romney Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #265

I truly believe MLK Jr. would agree with him if he were alive today. G_j Jan 2012 #274

Mr. Belafonte has thrown the racist-right into a quandary... countryjake Jan 2012 #282

The Banana-Boat singer 1stlady Jan 2012 #295

Telling snark, satire and parody from honest commentary has become impossible.. Fumesucker Jan 2012 #301

i think the appropriate respone is, "Bingo!" EFerrari Jan 2012 #334

When you have to hold up George W Bush's Presidency MinervaX Jan 2012 #303

I'm thoroughly disgusted with the ignorance on this thread. THOROUGHLY! tpsbmam Jan 2012 #308

I'm pretty sure they don't know who Paul Robeson is either, WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2012 #417

Thanks. It's their great loss....this incredible man's life embodies the history of the country tpsbmam Jan 2012 #420

I respect ya, Harry, but neither agree with nor respect your insult BklnDem75 Jan 2012 #314

From 'fool' to 'lost his mind' to 'a republican'... LanternWaste Jan 2012 #315

I wish people would avoid exploiting MLK, Jr. to shield themselves from criticism or to support Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #318

This thread is not filled with loving, reverent disagreement. nt EFerrari Jan 2012 #342

I hope you included yourself in that because you've contributed to that discourse. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #354

That's what you've gotten from this thread? Cameron27 Jan 2012 #361

They can defend Harry Belafonte on Harry Belafonte's OWN merits! No need to use Dr. King Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #364

I don't have to include myself in what you claim for yourself, nope. n/t EFerrari Jan 2012 #399

I have an opinion G_j Jan 2012 #353

You have an opinion, and that's fine. You're entitled to it. I've kindly asked, however, Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #358

though they were close friends G_j Jan 2012 #360

Close friends. Two different men. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #363

THIS!!! 1stlady Jan 2012 #384

So, everyone but you should not use Dr. King to make a point? EFerrari Jan 2012 #454

I have no problem with respectfully disagreeing with the man. That is NOT what's happening here! tpsbmam Jan 2012 #421

agreed ibegurpard Jan 2012 #331

This message was self-deleted by its author seabeyond Jan 2012 #370

Obama ProSense Jan 2012 #388

HARRY HAS A NEW MOVIE OPENING TODAY!!!!!! cliffordu Jan 2012 #407

What an elegant statement from an elegant man! kneedeepinthehoopla Jan 2012 #441

Gosh, then it must mzmolly Jan 2012 #446

Zzzzzzzzz. AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #451

Well, that's vague enuf for some to go on board. But for those who want to know... Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #452