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H2O Man

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9. Right.

Sun Sep 14, 2014, 10:14 AM

Sep 2014

There was a popular saying in the Civil Rights movement, "Keep your eyes on the prize." King had come to recognize the very real connections between what he called "the triplets" of racism, poverty, and militarism. More, he had a deep understanding of what was required to challenge that system of hatred and violence. And that made him a dangerous man, that threat that needed to be silenced.

King also understood the concept of time. It's always the right time to do the right thing. Now is exactly that time.

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"Death of a King" [View all] H2O Man Sep 2014 OP

Without having read his work, I can still state that Mr. Smiley's observations are solid. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #1

Thanks. H2O Man Sep 2014 #8

Triple threat: Racism, poverty, militarism. I found a C-Span interview. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #12

That's the shift that made him a threat hootinholler Sep 2014 #2

Right. H2O Man Sep 2014 #9

Greatest Page for you and your beautiful words, my dear H20 Man! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2014 #3

Thank you. H2O Man Sep 2014 #10

You'll be able to get familiar with Smiley on Dancing with the Stars, starting next week... SidDithers Sep 2014 #4

'how so much of America turned on him for doing that which his highly evolved conscience dictated.' freshwest Sep 2014 #5

Right. H2O Man Sep 2014 #13

This is a wonderful, timely piece Samantha Sep 2014 #6

Well said! H2O Man Sep 2014 #14

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #7

Thanks, Uncle Joe! H2O Man Sep 2014 #15

Kicking and Recommending. AuntPatsy Sep 2014 #11

Thank you! H2O Man Sep 2014 #16