Respect to MLK and RFK, the two great hopes for a better wor4ld struck down by 'them' in 1968. Ever notice how it's NEVER right wing leaders who are assassinated by 'lone nuts'? Unless you count the attempt on Reagan, of course, which was very very obviously intended to get the dull-witted puppet Ronnie out of the way and allow the (then) unelectable CIA murderer Bush to take over. Bush's old CIA pals were behind that one, aof course, as they were with RFK.
What a great man! I forget sometimes about this mans greatness, his courage and intelligence--a man certainly wise beyond his years. People today can't begin fathom the courage of this man in taking the stands he took--to openly speak the truth as he does here about Vietnam. Where are our MLK's and JFK's. It's sad to live w/o giants among us! Men of towering foresight and courage as we once had in a time not so long ago.
No disrespect, but forget the "I have a dream" speech, this speech he makes about Vietnam is the most inspiring, heartbreaking and beautiful speech I've ever heard made by anybody ever.
What foresight, insight, bravery, respect and empathy.Truly a beautiful and valiant man, an inspiration for anyone seeking civil rights, like Catholics in the north of Ireland.
@buckass So true. An amazing speech. As you say Dr. King was beyond belief in all the qualities you stated and more.
This speech sadly was never aired that I ever saw in those days. The government and much of the media did all it could to paint Dr. King as a traitor. Had it been aired, I think it would have galvanized the anti-war movement even more than it had been at that time.
Take King's speech about Vietnam, take out the word "Vietnam", substitute Iraq or Afghanistan and you don't need to listen to another pronouncement from Washington about our involvement in the Middle East. Those who forget the past are condemned to....oh, forget it.
@textthing If you take the speech from April 4, 1967, cross out Vietnam and substitute Iraq and Afghanistan you don't have to listen to another pronouncement from washington about the phony "War on Terror." The speech is nearly 43 years old and still haunts to this day. Dr. King's voice will reach out from his grave to every person of conscience.
@ChrisDutch @5:14, France is doing it again to its former colony the Ivory Coast, and it sent jets in the air war over Libya....yes, nearly 43 years old...Obama could stand to listen to it a few times...you get the ninth thumbs up from me.
The true shame is, the divide between blacks today and almost all other races including the Vietnamese is a huge one. Many despise black people and are certainly more prone to aspire to saturate themselves in the white mainstream. I would suspect many don't know of the support of MLK and black people toward the plight of their ancestors. I think economics play a role. But of course many blacks don't respect themselves are their culture either, look at the incarceration rates. Its a shame
Why would Jay-Z leave the projects of Marcy to become a billionaire CEO.
Its a shame people dont THINK before the post , particularly where blacks are concerned. Have you discussed this WITH BLACKS? Do you have blacks as friends. If its a shame, take the time to confront this rather than post idiocy like this.
I don't quite get your point. Did you assume I said something negative about black people aspiring for greatness? What I was speaking on was how Vietnamese and Asians in this country feel toward Black people, then I mentioned that they probably don't respect black people because of the negative stereotype that are there, although they should respect them. I agree with you though the problem should be confronted rather than exacerbated.
Fair enough. I didnt consider the context of your statement. The true shame is the divide is MISUNDERSTANDING between people, regardless of "not quite getting the point" Many DO know the support of MLK and the plight of their ancestors. Yes, the people should rise up. And maybe NOT DESPISE anyone, but UPLIFT each other above and beyond the "MAINSTREAM". Be careful when using the "blacks dont respect themselves card, mkayyy"
that he was assassinated in the first place. Along with JFK, RFK, Malcolm X, Medgar Evers, Paul Wellstone and countless other Americans who stood for freedom - let us remember rather than bicker amongst this "divide" that our ignorance has created.
...and Im married to an asian, btw. They dont necessarily despise black people in so much s they simply love their own families and stay within a "clannish existence" which also is part of the problem. And plenty of Asians ARE in the black mainstream - several sing R&B music in Japanese, and enjoy hip hop music.
Whats a shame, is your somewhat uninformed stance. Please visit and live in asian country (AS I DO) before we throw around generalities. - mkayyyy?
Some blacks are racist too. I don't care what color you are. Jesus loves you. And he doesn't care what you are. I hate the way they were treated. The KKK is evil. But a lot of blacks hate the white. I think Kanye West is very racist
Most people think history is something that happened before us. We are modern and have technolgy so things are different now. But power despises prophets, outlasts them, then Disneyfies them into saints stripped of their causes the way it has always happened. How many saints died at the stake? I'll never forget the first time I read about the socialist activist true story version of Hellen Keller. She and Dr. King are two great examples of the disneyfying mythmaking process.
johnson started the involvement in Vietnam on a lie just like 9/11 was a lie and the iraq war was also started on a lie so it is the illuminati repeating itself
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I am so tired of people blaming Bush for everything. At least he cared for our troops and that is a lot more than Obama. And I don't care what color he is. That has nothing to do with his color. He sucks as a president
because all he cares about is passing this stupid health care bill. Which will screw this country. He doesn't care about our troops. He has been president for almost a year now and what has he done? Oh yeah I forgot, he decided that abortion should be legal.
Rather it will screw the medical companys who profit from the sick and dying. The main reason there is so much anti free-health care propaganda in the media is because it will cost the very rich money. The same people who own large parts the media by the way. If god forbid you need any medical treatment you better hope you have enough money to pay the super rich to recive it or you are screwed. Having a social conscience isn't communism and corrupt capitalism isn't democracy
@Leva1234 I'm black. The more I find out about how Obama is continuing the status quo promulgated by Illuminati interests, the more I am convinced that he is really not for the people. Dr. King was really for humanity. All of the research that I've done bears witness to Obama selling out. Obama stands for elite interests and only has a modicum of consideration for the rest of us. The proof is in the pudding.
Wow! That part of MLK telling about the history of Vietnam and the beginning of the war is Awesome! Nowhere before I've heard the Vietnam war conundrum explained in a way so clear and eloquent! What a powerful voice and commanding presence Mr King has.
The racists who wanted him gone so bad just couldn't stand that this "black" man was so intelligent, and so empathetic, and connected with he human spirit. No matter how hard they tried, they were never able to prove him to be anything but genuine and truly compassionate.
He had the mental and emotional clarity to accurately speak of man's inhumanity to man from the heart, no matter the nationality of the people afflicted. Those against him exhibited child like fits of jealous rage to PEACE!
Look here on youtube for LBJ's confession that he had Diem killed.I also saw an interview with an ex FBI agent said when MLK was killed there were cheers in FBI headquarters.
Yeah. That guy was in tears later. It was complex. On the one hand MLK stood against the war, on the other; the protests were making it too difficult to secure order and bringing us closer to a pre-Kent State incident in which police would fire on protestors, igniting even larger riots and yes, probable detention centers.
Respect to MLK and RFK, the two great hopes for a better wor4ld struck down by 'them' in 1968. Ever notice how it's NEVER right wing leaders who are assassinated by 'lone nuts'? Unless you count the attempt on Reagan, of course, which was very very obviously intended to get the dull-witted puppet Ronnie out of the way and allow the (then) unelectable CIA murderer Bush to take over. Bush's old CIA pals were behind that one, aof course, as they were with RFK.
ProjectFlashlight612 2 months ago
What a great man! I forget sometimes about this mans greatness, his courage and intelligence--a man certainly wise beyond his years. People today can't begin fathom the courage of this man in taking the stands he took--to openly speak the truth as he does here about Vietnam. Where are our MLK's and JFK's. It's sad to live w/o giants among us! Men of towering foresight and courage as we once had in a time not so long ago.
univibe23 8 months ago
No disrespect, but forget the "I have a dream" speech, this speech he makes about Vietnam is the most inspiring, heartbreaking and beautiful speech I've ever heard made by anybody ever.
What foresight, insight, bravery, respect and empathy.Truly a beautiful and valiant man, an inspiration for anyone seeking civil rights, like Catholics in the north of Ireland.
RIP MLK
buckass 10 months ago 2
@buckass So true. An amazing speech. As you say Dr. King was beyond belief in all the qualities you stated and more.
This speech sadly was never aired that I ever saw in those days. The government and much of the media did all it could to paint Dr. King as a traitor. Had it been aired, I think it would have galvanized the anti-war movement even more than it had been at that time.
lemaxmas 8 months ago
Take King's speech about Vietnam, take out the word "Vietnam", substitute Iraq or Afghanistan and you don't need to listen to another pronouncement from Washington about our involvement in the Middle East. Those who forget the past are condemned to....oh, forget it.
ChrisDutch 1 year ago 3
I've never heard King's speech about Vietnam before. It's one of the most fantastic pieces of oratory I've ever heard.
textthing 2 years ago 5
@textthing If you take the speech from April 4, 1967, cross out Vietnam and substitute Iraq and Afghanistan you don't have to listen to another pronouncement from washington about the phony "War on Terror." The speech is nearly 43 years old and still haunts to this day. Dr. King's voice will reach out from his grave to every person of conscience.
ChrisDutch 2 years ago 10
@ChrisDutch @5:14, France is doing it again to its former colony the Ivory Coast, and it sent jets in the air war over Libya....yes, nearly 43 years old...Obama could stand to listen to it a few times...you get the ninth thumbs up from me.
SuperOmnicron 10 months ago
Outstanding and little heard speech.
SuperOmnicron 2 years ago
The true shame is, the divide between blacks today and almost all other races including the Vietnamese is a huge one. Many despise black people and are certainly more prone to aspire to saturate themselves in the white mainstream. I would suspect many don't know of the support of MLK and black people toward the plight of their ancestors. I think economics play a role. But of course many blacks don't respect themselves are their culture either, look at the incarceration rates. Its a shame
unite4peace88 2 years ago
Why would one become President, dumbass?
Why would Jay-Z leave the projects of Marcy to become a billionaire CEO.
Its a shame people dont THINK before the post , particularly where blacks are concerned. Have you discussed this WITH BLACKS? Do you have blacks as friends. If its a shame, take the time to confront this rather than post idiocy like this.
SuperOmnicron 2 years ago
I don't quite get your point. Did you assume I said something negative about black people aspiring for greatness? What I was speaking on was how Vietnamese and Asians in this country feel toward Black people, then I mentioned that they probably don't respect black people because of the negative stereotype that are there, although they should respect them. I agree with you though the problem should be confronted rather than exacerbated.
unite4peace88 2 years ago
Fair enough. I didnt consider the context of your statement. The true shame is the divide is MISUNDERSTANDING between people, regardless of "not quite getting the point" Many DO know the support of MLK and the plight of their ancestors. Yes, the people should rise up. And maybe NOT DESPISE anyone, but UPLIFT each other above and beyond the "MAINSTREAM". Be careful when using the "blacks dont respect themselves card, mkayyy"
SuperOmnicron 2 years ago
The true shame is
that he was assassinated in the first place. Along with JFK, RFK, Malcolm X, Medgar Evers, Paul Wellstone and countless other Americans who stood for freedom - let us remember rather than bicker amongst this "divide" that our ignorance has created.
SuperOmnicron 2 years ago
...and Im married to an asian, btw. They dont necessarily despise black people in so much s they simply love their own families and stay within a "clannish existence" which also is part of the problem. And plenty of Asians ARE in the black mainstream - several sing R&B music in Japanese, and enjoy hip hop music.
Whats a shame, is your somewhat uninformed stance. Please visit and live in asian country (AS I DO) before we throw around generalities. - mkayyyy?
SuperOmnicron 2 years ago
Some blacks are racist too. I don't care what color you are. Jesus loves you. And he doesn't care what you are. I hate the way they were treated. The KKK is evil. But a lot of blacks hate the white. I think Kanye West is very racist
sdavenport1981 2 years ago
Most people think history is something that happened before us. We are modern and have technolgy so things are different now. But power despises prophets, outlasts them, then Disneyfies them into saints stripped of their causes the way it has always happened. How many saints died at the stake? I'll never forget the first time I read about the socialist activist true story version of Hellen Keller. She and Dr. King are two great examples of the disneyfying mythmaking process.
pentopia 2 years ago
johnson started the involvement in Vietnam on a lie just like 9/11 was a lie and the iraq war was also started on a lie so it is the illuminati repeating itself
tderrell7 2 years ago
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I am so tired of people blaming Bush for everything. At least he cared for our troops and that is a lot more than Obama. And I don't care what color he is. That has nothing to do with his color. He sucks as a president
sdavenport1981 2 years ago
he sucks as a president... because of....? what exactly?... did he kick you in the balls or something?
xnothingbutthetruth 2 years ago 2
because all he cares about is passing this stupid health care bill. Which will screw this country. He doesn't care about our troops. He has been president for almost a year now and what has he done? Oh yeah I forgot, he decided that abortion should be legal.
sdavenport1981 2 years ago
Please read Roe V Wade. That determined that abortion is legal.
cookiegate 2 years ago
@sdavenport1981
Rather it will screw the medical companys who profit from the sick and dying. The main reason there is so much anti free-health care propaganda in the media is because it will cost the very rich money. The same people who own large parts the media by the way. If god forbid you need any medical treatment you better hope you have enough money to pay the super rich to recive it or you are screwed. Having a social conscience isn't communism and corrupt capitalism isn't democracy
quifdifa 1 year ago 2
@xnothingbutthetruth MLK was a true leader, Obama i'm sorry is a sellout...
Leva1234 2 years ago 3
@Leva1234 I'm black. The more I find out about how Obama is continuing the status quo promulgated by Illuminati interests, the more I am convinced that he is really not for the people. Dr. King was really for humanity. All of the research that I've done bears witness to Obama selling out. Obama stands for elite interests and only has a modicum of consideration for the rest of us. The proof is in the pudding.
ramazone2 1 year ago
if Bush cared so much about the troops, he wouldn't have invented reasons to send them into harm's way.
Laight4work 2 years ago 5
Wow! That part of MLK telling about the history of Vietnam and the beginning of the war is Awesome! Nowhere before I've heard the Vietnam war conundrum explained in a way so clear and eloquent! What a powerful voice and commanding presence Mr King has.
cocacolaoso 2 years ago 3
The racists who wanted him gone so bad just couldn't stand that this "black" man was so intelligent, and so empathetic, and connected with he human spirit. No matter how hard they tried, they were never able to prove him to be anything but genuine and truly compassionate.
He had the mental and emotional clarity to accurately speak of man's inhumanity to man from the heart, no matter the nationality of the people afflicted. Those against him exhibited child like fits of jealous rage to PEACE!
eyeOOsee 3 years ago 12
I Sulute him with his courageus standing for his rights....we need one like him from either middle east or Asia.
mithoauau 2 years ago
Look here on youtube for LBJ's confession that he had Diem killed.I also saw an interview with an ex FBI agent said when MLK was killed there were cheers in FBI headquarters.
themeaningoflife38 3 years ago
Yeah. That guy was in tears later. It was complex. On the one hand MLK stood against the war, on the other; the protests were making it too difficult to secure order and bringing us closer to a pre-Kent State incident in which police would fire on protestors, igniting even larger riots and yes, probable detention centers.
SuperOmnicron 2 years ago