We all know how quick self-appointed leaders like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are to condemn racial injustice aimed at blacks. It doesn’t even matter if the prejudice is real; those guys are on it. However, when the hate flows from blacks to other races, the Sharptons and Jacksons of this world remain hypocritically silent. Aubrey Shines, a black pastor from Chicago, thinks hate is hate no matter what the color of the perpetrator is and calls out leaders of the black community for their one-sided activism.
In a piece he penned for Theblaze.com, Mr. Shines slams Sharpton and Jackson for ignoring the “Knock-out” game, in which black youths are randomly punching white people in the face in an attempt to get a one-hit knock-down.
First, the perpetrators are young black men. Second, the victims are white and most often Jewish. Because the victims are white, the game is also referred to as polar bear hunting. Third, there has been radio silence from black national leaders condemning the acts. Al Sharpton finally condemned the game at one of his weekly National Action Network meetings. But the outrage pales in comparison to the outrage that Sharpton and his fellow Race Warriors are able to muster when it benefits them financially and politically.
It’s nice to see someone finally point out that Sharpton is only in it for the money and attention. Shines actually takes it a step further and accuses the reverend of running a racket:
Sharpton is so skilled at ginning up crowds to protest injustice that his ability to pull together a rally of thousands in a matter of hours is called “rent a demonstration.” It is no secret that he uses his power as a tool of intimidation to encourage corporations to bend to his will.
Despite what the media tells us, hate crimes are not just committed by whites. Shines steers the conversation in a sane direction by pointing out that blacks are capable of racial violence as well.
You can be sure if those doing the knocking out were white and the victims were black, Sharpton and the Race Warriors would be demanding 24-hour news coverage. The truth is that while the knockout game is a rather new phenomenon, the problem of black-on-white crime is not. Statistics from all credible sources reveal that whites are the victims of crimes committed by blacks far more frequently than the reverse.
Though he comes from Obamaland, Mr. Shines is no presidential fan-boy. He thinks the silence is most deafening from the Commander-In-Chief:
As much as I would love to hear strong reproaches from these black leaders, the most deafening silence comes from President Barack Obama. Some people have argued that Obama should not weigh in on these issues of race because a white president would not. But Barack Obama is not a white president and we all would be wise to stop pretending that his race does not matter.
Shines points out that despite abysmal approval ratings, Obama still ranks very high among blacks and has a duty to speak to the people that consider him a roll model:
The young black men committing these crimes have an inextinguishable respect and pride for President Obama. He should speak to them and say in no uncertain terms that their behavior only reinforces stereotypes of black men as violent under-educated criminals. Their behavior moves Black Americans further away from achieving Dr. King’s dream. Continuing down the path that the knockout game leads also destroys any dream they have for themselves of a bright future.
After all, it’s not like the President hasn’t chimed in on racial issues before:
The President has weighed in on issues of race that had far less global consequences in the past. Remember the beer summit with Black Professor Henry Louis Gates and James Crowley, the white police sergeant who arrested him as he entered his own home? Remember the recent response to a reporter’s question where President Obama said if he were the owner, he would change the name from Redskins? Remember after the Trayvon Martin verdict, President Obama reminded us that if he had a son, he would probably look like Trayvon?
Aubrey Shines is a fresh voice in an otherwise stale movement. Instead of trying to divide the country along racial lines, he wants to unite it against hatred and violence. He knows equality can only exist when everyone is treated equally. America, not just the black community, needs more rational voices like his and less pandering BS artists like Sharpton.
Benghazi don’t forget
Pastor, you are now a target by NSA, IRS for attacking the two shakedown artists, jesse highjackson and al sharptongue. Watch out now…
When black is a victim caused by white the black community roared like a lion. When white is a victim caused by white the black community are meek as a lamb. Obama demonstrated this behavior. Who is the racist?
one other issue hasn’t been addressed, if a negro is harmed by whitey it can be charged as a constitutional violation if they want to play that game any argument involving people of two different races should be charged and prosecuted or wiped the law off the books!!!!
At least this sounds like a REAL reverend; not some mail-order, $6.00 piece of paper ordered from a catalog…a la Al Sharptongue!
Al Sharptongue, I love it!!
If you saw Sharpton attempting to read from his Tellepromper on MSNBC you would have known that he can’t Read. However, he is a Racist and is full of Hate for Republicans and all Conservtives and that is the only requirementto be employed at MSNBC. They have now added Jews to their Hate List.
A true man of God, unlike those two assh_les, Mr. Shine believes in the dream of MLK. Equality is equal, not my rights are more important than yours.
There is no money in equality .
Sharpton and Jackson will not stop what they are doing regarding the races. they are getting rich on this propaganda . many black youth are angry, but it is misplaced. why are they angry at white people? they are the ones who will not stay in school so they can get a good job and make a career of something rather than walking the streets and living off the system. the angrier Sharpton and Jackson keep young black youth, the more money they make…
Right on ALL points marmo43. I believe O is as much a race baiter as Sharpton and Jackson. They just keep stirring the pot. Neither Sharpton or Jackson act like men of God and I believe MLK would reign them in if he were still with us. God Bless America
He and Michele love Traveling to Foreign Countries and playing the Race Card, when they aren’t playing it here.
All them coons are racist idiots! That is EXACTLY what they are, i will call them ignorant, coons, pieces of sht, you name, that IS what they are, filthy low life scum, every single 1 of them! To say i am racist cause i say i want NAAWP makes me a racist, but it’s ok for them to have it cause they’re black? who really gives a sht what color you are, remember this now too ok? There are many religions, many creeds, many different nationalities AND only 1 RACE… The Human Race… Jackson, Sharpton, Oprah, Obama, Kanye West, are the biggest godddamn racist muther fckrs out there!
Messy Jackson and Alice Sharlton have been getting away with race baiting for way too long, and for the last five years with the apporval of the higest office of the government. It is time for us “We the People” to stand up to them all and announce that there will no longer be any white guilt, and that we will not put up with the young black youth attacking elderly white people.
At 60, I never thought of myself as elderly. But the more I read the more I see that I am a target for these thugs. Fair warning to you out there, I will cross the street to avoid a crowd of young blacks, if they cross the street to me, my hand will be on my weapon and I shoot to kill, not to wound.
So you kids keep playing your games, I know there have already been a few shootings by intended victims. One knock-out player got shot twice, recieved treatment for his wounds and was transported to jail. Some might have seen his jail house interview, it was like he has learned not to mess with people he does not know, they just might be carrying a gun, and be willing to shoot someone trying to do harm to them.
What about the elderly man (WHITE) ? 80 or 90 year old – not sure – Veteran who was killed going in to a VFW Post??? NEVER heard ONE word from Al, Jesse, most of TV stations or the president (no leading capital letter for that) – I firmly believe this is and should be called a RACIST CRIME!
They have got to be kidding that ONLY a white person who attacks/kills a Black person is racist?? You have to agree the opposite is ALSO RACIST.
You may use deadly force to protect yourself or others but not for revenge. Your statement might be construed as hoping you get an excuse to use your weapon. People should use deadly force to prevent violence against themselves or others. Aim for the center of mass and stop firing when the threat has been neutralized.
David it is always so nice to have someone come along and show just how much of an idiot they are, I refer to your statement of me trying to say I’m looking for an excuse to use my weapon. If all I needed was an excuse to use my weapon, I could pull it and fire it off several times a day, if I needed an EXCUSE.
Go all the way back and try to READ my post. In that post I said that if I see a group of young black men approaching me I will cross the street to get away from a confrontation, I wish for no one to start anything with me, I also will not allow someone to get away with trying to start a bunch of crap with me.
You see David C Kelder I am trained by the United States Army. I was trained during the Viet Nam conflict. I served this nation proudly and will not be taken out by some young punk that is bored so he is gonna go out and shoot someone or play his knock-out game.
David I may be wrong but you sound just like a liberal, and I really don’t have time in this life for those kind of people.
MaryJane, it is a HATE CRIME. Plain and simple, I know the case you are refering to, he was waiting on his friends to show up for a game of pool and the gutless thugs beat him to death. They should be charged with a racist hate crime alone with murder, tried as adults and givin adult sentances, death.
Interesting. People often mistake what others are saying. The fault lies with both the writer and the reader. I believe we both failed to get the meaning of the other. I accept the full responsibility having failed as both a writer and a reader. .
I spent two tours in Vietnam with the USMC The marines taught me how to kill and i was very good at it. BUT they also taught me when to kill. When there is the opportunity to walk away from trouble I believe I should do so BUT when there is physical danger to others or myself, I am prepared to take immediate action. I will use deadly force unless there is a guaranteed way to disable my opponent without killing him.
From a legal point of view I offer this advice. Do NOT empty your weapon unless absolutely necessary. When you have bullets left, you are demonstrating that you did not lose control. Focus on what you are doing. Kill without anger. I BELIEVE WE ARE BROTHERS IN ARMS. HOORAH
What about that absolutely awful excuse of beating someone almost to death…..because ‘no ones gonna disrespect me’. I am so sick of hearing that. Everyone is disrespected at some time or another. Pretty regularly. Grow up. You don’t beat someone because you felt ‘disrespected’. Grow up and get over it. Act like an adult and show them by working harder and getting a better job, making more money. Disrespected. How stupid and mainly young women, black and white. Grow up and act like decent members of society. Respect isn’t something given to you, it is something you earn.
I am confused by your comment. I do not in any way support violence against someone because of disrespect. My position is to walk away when possible. If you need to use violence to protect yourself or others, do so in a controlled and efficient manor.
Sharptongue and Jackson. There’s not a job or a brain between the two of them. Praise God for the Rev. Shines.
AMEN!
“It’s nice to see someone finally point out that Sharpton is only in it for the money and attention.” Finally? Where have you been, column writer Brian Anderson? Many people, myself included, have been pointing that out for years! Stating the obvious is hardly news, yet no one wants to hear it.
Jessie and Al are the grand wizards of the NAACP klan.
the knock out game is more reason why we CRACKERS needs a game-“SHOOT MO NIGGAS” sounds like what we need
Thank you sir (Rev. Shines) I’m Native American but I had to comment to this because you are right. Everyone is part of the human race. I hate when those people stir up trouble . They crave attention and money and seems like no one can see that. I know many blacks and many whites, none of which hate anyone. They go about there lives working and having fun and being happy. I think everyone should be that way. Be careful, and again thank you ! God bless !!!
Thank you!
most black Reverends are serial adulters…certainly nothing to look up to
al not son Sharpton and jesse Jackson(I likea the white women like martin luther king)are all
serial adulters….not leaders , unless your destination is hell
They are nothing more than Race Baiting Leaches living off the blood of the violence they instigate..
There is the story of a victim putting two slugs in the attacker which made my day.
He exposes the myth that has been imbedded for purpose of political gain that only WHITE people can be RACISTS. Right on, reverend.
Obama in silence enables the outrages against whites and Jews. It is desire, he does it. He’s a miserable excuse for a president of the United States because in actuality he is the president of the Democrats.
Every time I find myself bordering on the precipice of racial intolerance, an Aubry Shines comes along and restores my belief that we’re all in this together, regardless of race.
Good Golly Miss Miley “Bad Obama Kool-Aid” Beware Missy, God Bless America And The GOP Tea Party Patriots.
yea!finally a black man with his head on his shoulders!he is dead on right!good for you reverand!
finally, someone is actually calling attention to this horrible hate crime. Shartpton and Jackson should listen up. I did not add the term “reverend” to either of these race baiters on purpose.
thank you, Pastor Shines.
That’s old news that Sharpton and Jackson is about the money. Dam where has everyone been on this planet? TV sucking all your brains dry.
I work with a small non-profit for the disabled. My black coworkers also work in the community mentoring youth. They find the Sharptons of this world to be more than race baiters. They find them to be hate-baiters. Injustices effect us all. It is not so much as a race issue as a society issue.
Hate is what these charlatans are selling. We all white, black, brown, yellow, green and plaid pay the price. The ones who promote hate towards blacks make me look bad because people will associate me with those that do based on my color. Whites have beenfighting that for centuries. The Jewish community has been supporters throughout history of community not color.
Now we have these acts against innocent people. What do these ‘hunters’ expect to be the outcome of their actions. It will be a fear. Not an unfounded fear. A fear based on the actions of these people doing these acts. Yes II’ll admit it . I will be looking at young black men out of the corner of my eye now. My expectations have changed. No longer is it just passing by someone. It’s now if I pass by will they attack me without any provication.
I hear so many saying blacks are descriminated against. That there are disproportionate numbers in the jails or prisons. I can only offer to treata person equally. I can only offer the same opportunity as I would anyone else.
This is how affirmative action came about. Those in poorer neighborhoods may nothave gotten an equal education. And most llikely those would be people of color.
That was 50 years ago. More money has been going to those schools. Colleges have separate standards based on race. Employers are required to have numbers that match the community.
In those 50 years the opportunity gap has narrowed. There are black CEOs. There are black business owners. There is a black president. Sure, there is room for improvements. But is race always an issue? No
Life is a place to start. What you do with that is yours to decide. If you wait for handouts or someone to comealong like Willie Wonka and had you a business you are goi g to go nowhere. And if you commit crimes you will end up in jail. If you do drugs your going go end up like that addict that is homeless wondering the streets. There’s going to be those that say well whos-its didn’t end up like that. Sure some people skate by, but if you don’t do the drugs, don’t do the crimes guess what? The odds the you won’t end up whete you don’t want to be are a sure bet.
Thanks to this person for speaking out. There are many in the black community like them. This is not that so rare that we should be going ‘hey look at this this is amazing’. We need to just give the ones who promote peace and civility a bigger bullhorn. Take this op-ed and get it out on oulets in the places that the ones who need to hear it can hear it.
Of course Imam Obama doesn’t care about Christians and Jews, he’s a Muslum and hates them all!
I agree with you 100% on this one. there is good in everyone; however, I don’t see a lot of it coming from this administration or Sharpton or Jackson!
The REAL civil rights movement passed away in 1968 with Bobby and MLK.
Then the charlatans took over.
Our Metro area had a black minister call together other black ministers & the “community” to discuss black on black crime. News coverage was extensive. There was no mention of ALL crimes just black on black. And they call WHITE’S racist?? So Pastor Shines-your work is just getting started.
I wounder what MLK would think of Obama,Jackson,Sharpton.
I don’t understand how blacks stand behind people like Sharpton and his wife ,they live in a nice big house wear the best of clothes drives expensive cars. And many of you are living in poverty he doesn’t care about you he wants to keep you right where you are so he can control you you people are so stupid.
Finally some words of wisdom. Thank you.
Obama, Sharpton and Jackson are racist…pure and simple.
Why is Obama considered black when his mother was white, his African father abandoned him and he was raised mostly by his white grandparents? Our culture’s attitude toward race is completely nonsensical.
If he was raised mostly by his grandparents, then it means his mother also abandoned him. Why single out just his father for the special treatment?
If Obama, the President of the UNITED STATES, is expected to admonish young black boys to refrain from the “knock out games”; then we have over 40 presidents to whom we owe so many admonishment to the white youth for engaging in heinous crimes.
I just arrived at this site by accident and it is clear this is where logic goes to die.
“AfricanSoul”=blackhole?
Could explain but a bigotry infested psyche couldn’t possibly understand. Don’t strain yourself.
“I just arrived at this site by accident and it is clear this is where logic goes to die.” So you’re back because you appreciate a good death rattle? 6 days & 22hrs later you respond to something I would have been well served to forget. You don’t even try to edify me in reference to my “bigotry infested psyche”. You are an idiot who probably subscribes to EBONY, thinks oprah is smart, knows way deep, down in your black heart(hole) that the white man owes you the shirt off his back, blah. Take your panhandling soul the hell to africa you volitional freak. Practice the voodoo that you do, apply for state bennies from the trees, until you finally come to the conclusion that things are relatively good in America, but stay away because there’s some cracka there named Craig who knows that you’re a moron.
Deleted my comment. Of course lol
It is an absolute shame more in the community do not question the tactics of these two phonies . They built their career on the good name of Dr. Martin Luther King and the false promises of civil rights ,all the while enriching themselves . Someone with character should step forward for the people and expose them for what they are : self appointed opportunists .MLK would roll in his grave if he could see what these charlatans did to turn back time on the advancements made during the civil rights movement .What a joke I watched Al Sharpton on MSNBC try and read from a TelePrompter I don’t even think he is literate
Thank you Reverend Shines. You sound like a truly decent human being that takes to heart what Jesus said about doing unto other as you would have them do unto you. Mr. Jackson and Mr. Sharpton should grow up and start to
practice what they preach. I am white and don’t want to be painted with the racist brush anymore than I’m sure that they being black want to be considered a nasty talking rapper.
How refreshing to have a Gentleman like Pastor Shines to ”speak up!” Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson have succeeded in keeping the African Americans down so they can continue to spread ”hate” and get payed for it. Why doesn’t Jesse ever mention the Single Mother he added to our Society several years ago?
Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackazz have made a career out of racism! They have fueled it for years and keep the black community locked into a culture of hate! LISTEN TO MR. SHINES! Stop the hate!!!!
I think we have bigger problems than race in this country….try ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION!!! THE DEMOCRATS (PROGRESSIVES) ARE PUSHING THE AGENDA. PEOPLE WE ARE BEING REPLACED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO WILL WORK FOR LOW WAGES! There are 92 MILLION Americans out of work and they are hiring immigrants over Americans! Employers were given a break by Obama and don’t have to give the illegals insurance! We pay for it! Stupid….we are replacing ourselves!
Exactly.
I am sure if leaders like Dr. Ben Carson and Pastor Shines were speaking to the people of Furgson rather than Sharpton or Jesse Jackson this would be a whole different story.
Obama doesn’t do anything if he doesn’t have a reason. If Obama doesn’t want to criticize violent young black men who have an “inextinguishable respect and pride for Obama”, then Obama must have something to gain by their violent behavior. In two years Obama will retire to California where he will blend into the woodwork, right?. There is no possibility that he is thinking of taking over Sharpton’s race racket or that he has other intentions. Maybe that American flag with Che superimposed that was seen in the office of Acorn represents his ultimate vision of a fundamentally changed America. In order to effect a complete Marxist revolution he would need an army of displaced violent youth, the kind that made up the South American revolutions just blacks alone wouldn’t be enough. He would need to find waves of displaced Central and South American youths experienced in revolution or at least accustomed to targeted violence Marxist revolution requires to join the ranks of the young violent black youth to form the vanguard of a revolution. I understand the inextinguishable respect and pride of the black youth, but what could Obama possible do for displaced South American youth and maybe disaffected youth from other parts of the world that would win him their loyalty?