Jesse Jackson vs. Al Sharpton

Of the two, whose activist points do you think make the most sense, and who would you rather listen to talk about social issues? Don't say neither.

Chris wrote: Don't say neither.

DAMN!!

I can't say neither? Why not?

Between the two I think Al Sharpton is the one who drinks Decaf, so he's the one I pick. I don't care for Jesse Jackson.

I'll go with Jesse, since he's done more for Afro-Americans. I find it hilarious at all the ridiculous claims made against those two. They can't stand to see a black man speak his mind. Funny.

Chris wrote:

Of the two, whose activist points do you think make the most sense, and who would you rather listen to talk about social issues? Don't say neither.

I think that Jesse Jackson has accomplished more throughout the years (or at least the things he's accomplished have had greater impact). He has a history of negotiating with foreign governments where conventional talks fail, and "rescuing" POW's. However, I think Jackson has also made a fool of himself more often (particularly later in his career). I think he is more of a career minded politician whose only true motives are to benefit himself. I think he started off as a good civil rights leader, then declined steadily throughout the years and has made many more political errors than Sharpton.

I don't think Sharpton has ever had the same level of influence that Jackson had, but I do think that Sharpton is a little more "geniune" in that he's not afraid to actually say what he means. He's never really seriously considered being the President and only runs to shake things up and get the real politicians to discuss things on a public stage that they wouldn't otherwise. Sharpton actually makes much more sense when he speaks and always brings up good points and has great responses to people like Bill O'Reilly. His problem is his image. In the public eye, it almost doesn't matter what you say but how you say it. Sharpton's cadence and tone (the way he speaks) is frowned upon by mainstream (white) America. It's very difficult to take him seriously because of that and people spend more time drawing conclusions based on how he "seems" rather than the things that he says.

Jesse Jackson has been in too many political scandals for me to support. From illegitimate children to calling Obama the N word, etc. He's pretty much lost all cool points and respect (despite his accomplishments). I appreciate what Al Sharpton does more (although I don't consider either of them to be "great" civil rights leaders).

captainbryce wrote:

Chris wrote:

Of the two, whose activist points do you think make the most sense, and who would you rather listen to talk about social issues? Don't say neither.

I think that Jesse Jackson has accomplished more throughout the years (or at least the things he's accomplished have had greater impact). He has a history of negotiating with foreign governments where conventional talks fail, and "rescuing" POW's. However, I think Jackson has also made a fool of himself more often (particularly later in his career). I think he is more of a career minded politician whose only true motives are to benefit himself. I think he started off as a good civil rights leader, then declined steadily throughout the years and has made many more political errors than Sharpton.

I don't think Sharpton has ever had the same level of influence that Jackson had, but I do think that Sharpton is a little more "geniune" in that he's not afraid to actually say what he means. He's never really seriously considered being the President and only runs to shake things up and get the real politicians to discuss things on a public stage that they wouldn't otherwise. Sharpton actually makes much more sense when he speaks and always brings up good points and has great responses to people like Bill O'Reilly. His problem is his image. In the public eye, it almost doesn't matter what you say but how you say it. Sharpton's cadence and tone (the way he speaks) is frowned upon by mainstream (white) America. It's very difficult to take him seriously because of that and people spend more time drawing conclusions based on how he "seems" rather than the things that he says.

Jesse Jackson has been in too many political scandals for me to support. From illegitimate children to calling Obama the N word, etc. He's pretty much lost all cool points and respect (despite his accomplishments). I appreciate what Al Sharpton does more (although I don't consider either of them to be "great" civil rights leaders).

Jackson is the more accomplished, but Sharpton is the more 'likable' of the two.