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Sat Oct-15-05 10:59 AM
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Is anybody on DU watching the Million More March on CSPAN? |
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I have been very impressed.
I can't believe I just saw Cornell West on TV. Only on CSPAN...
I most liked the AME bishop who was on earlier talking about how he claimed all great minds (listed all major denominations and their founders, plus other major religions, plus black/white, men/women). It was powerful stuff...
Anyone else watching? Any thoughts?
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:00 AM
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:04 AM
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Looks a bit spotty, but there are definitely a lot of people there... not a million, though.
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:03 AM
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2. I've been watching and I'm impressed by the speakers |
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and their messages.
So sorry I missed Dr. West, HE is brilliant, the Chimp is NOT brilliant.
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:05 AM
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I hope to see some more African American intellectuals today.
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:06 AM
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5. you've never seen Cornell West on tv? |
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i have...it's not that rare.
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:25 AM
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8. Cornell West should have his own television show |
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He is not on TV enough for me.
He is one of the leading intellectuals of this era and I rarely see him on MSM.
I see him on the Tavis Smiley/Tom Joyner forums but if he was on Larry King, I can't recall that interview.
Nor do I recall him on the Morning shows or Oprah.
Help me if I missed him. Cornell West rocks!
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:07 AM
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is now saying that we should all fight for universal healthcare.
"Healthcare is a RIGHT."
He also said that if Congress has universal healthcare, we should have the same thing.
BRAVO!!!!
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:24 AM
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7. I saw some this morning and I had to fight some tears. I heard the |
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Native American leader who spoke - including words that said that they did not have a word for prayer in their native language - I was impressed. Though he didn't quite say it, it meant, to me, that they and we can live prayer. His was a powerful yet simple message- in contrast to all the prayers being said, yet united in a prayer-like-honor.
I loved the Puerto Rican lady who read a fabulous speech. Her words were perfect and I thank her for taking the time to write such a great message.
I liked the phrase 'from Alaska to Argentina'.
I liked Malvina.
I liked the dancers and drummers.
What I saw was professional and inspiring.
I will stay up late to catch more.
Thank you - to everyone who participated and those who are watching.
Thank you, C-Span. This kinda makes up for about four weeks of non-stop speakers from American Enterprise Institute and the Heritage Foundation on WJ and your coverage of their endless meetings. You still have to do more to make up for nine years and eleven months of bringing us all those AEI and HF 'experts on every subject'. Experts who propagandize for the right wing day after day on tv because you give them free reign.
Blessed be the all the little people of the Americas for they are all God's children.
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:35 AM
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11. It is well organized and the community |
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has really come together.
Former Mayor Morrial of NO - now President of the Urban League.
High ranking members of the NAACP
Dr.Ron Karanga - the originator of Kwanzaa
I see Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al waiting in the wings.
It should be watched.
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Sat Oct-15-05 12:07 PM
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18. I caught the end of someone quoting |
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something really profound to me it had to do with living in the minute, and being judged.
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:28 AM
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9. Chris Silvera of the National Black Teamsters |
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demands lots of things for workers. Currently on.
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:38 AM
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13. Jesse Jackson speaking now!! |
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:29 AM
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10. I am totally inspired by most of these speakers |
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:36 AM
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12. Yes,they have gathered the best of the best |
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:42 AM
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14. Jesse Jackson just blasted Karl Rove |
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:42 AM
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planned demographic changes... how the administration wants to make sure than NOLA is never culturally the same again... etc.
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:50 AM
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17. Loved It! He is educating millions |
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that have been too busy treading water in NO to read the NY Times.
Speak Jesse!
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Sat Oct-15-05 11:44 AM
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There was a woman on earlier who made the connection explicity between the suspension of the Davis-Bacon Act and Halliburton's no-bid contract in rebuilding NOLA.
This could all be coming together.
If we all realize that we are in this together, we can change things.
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