The Real Story Behind Obama's and Jesse Jackson's Nuts - Biko Baker

Written by Biko Baker 

So first off, let me say that I first thought Jesse Jackson's comments were a product of Willie Lynchism. I mean, you can't get a better example of black on black self hate. Jesse basically said he wanted to castrate Obama. Word to David Duke, Willie Lynch (by the way most historians argue that Willy Lynch didn't really exist, but fuck it its still a great metaphor) is prolly celebrating in his grave right now!!! 
 
But after thinking about it a little longer I am starting to think that Jackson's bone head comments were intentional. I know it's hard to believe, especially because the "nuts" comment came from the often controversial Jesse Jackson, but I personally think that Jackson made these comments to distance himself from Obama., albeit in a friendly way. After all Obama has been getting smashed by right wing nuts who have been wrongly and racistly saying that Jackson will be pulling Obama's puppet stings once he gets into office.


Here is the evidence to back up my hypothesis:

Fact #1

Jackson's "nuts" comments took place before he was going on air on fricking Faux News. Come on, if there is any channel that wants to light Jackson on fire it's Fox. And it's not like he didn't know that his mic was on. I mean, every time I've gone on television or had to wear a lapel mic I've been warned that the mic is "live"and I should prolly watch what I say. Plus Jesse's been around the block enough to know that everything he says on and off mic is fair game…especially on fricking Fox News.

Fact #2

The funny thing about last night's new cycle is that every white person on TV, including every right wing talking head, was basically defending Obama. I mean, it doesn't get any better for Team Hope. All night, white experts were saying that Obama is a new type of leader who isn't trapped by the typical racial boundaries that have hurt Jackson's career. TOUCH DOWN!!! I mean, I'm sure Jesse Jackson has long given up trying to win over his haters. He prolly figured "what the heck" if they are gonna hate me , I might as will use their hate to help Obama.

Fact #3

The "nuts" story was leaked to CNN by nationally syndicated talk radio host Warren Ballentine. Ballentine focuses on political issues from a civil rights and hip-hop perspective. There is no way that he would try to smash Jackson intentionally. I've been on his show a couple of times, he is a righteous dude who has the best intentions for the black community in mind. He has nothing to gain by leaking the story, unless of course he was in on it.

Fact #4

Jesse Jackson Jr. threw his pops under the bus faster than Lil Weezy slurps down sizzurp. I mean, I don't care how controversial his statements were, I would never disavow myself from father, and especially not that quickly, unless of course I was in on the game plan.

Fact #5

I can't find it on YouTube, but there was actually a whole West Wing episode (yes I watched the West Wing) dedicated to this very same scenario. In season three, President Bartlett (Martin Sheen) actually gave a short TV interview and accidentally made some off handed comments about his opponents after he thought the official questions stopped. At least that's what you think happened for the first 45 mins of the show. But by the end of the episode you find out that he made the statement intentionally to control the news cycle. I mean, I am sure that someone from Jackson's or Obama's camp saw that episode and was like f*ck it, it's worth a shot.

There is my evidence and I am sticking to it. Of course, you don't have to agree with me, because either way both Jackson and Obama benefited from all the free press.

Rob "Biko" Baker is a nationally recognized hip-hop organizer, journalist, activist and scholar. In his home community of Milwaukee, he has organized hip-hop town hall meetings and mobilized young people to participate in civic life. Baker has served as the deputy publicity coordinator and young voter organizer for the Brown and Black Presidential Forum. He was also lead organizer for Slam Bush, a nationwide voter mobilization project using rap and poetry. In 2006, Baker developed the League of Young Voters training program, which prepares the next generation of activists to make long-term commitments to local organizing. Baker is a Ph.D. candidate at UCLA, a frequent contributor to The Source, and serves on WireTap's editorial board.