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Something I've always wondered about Martin Luther King, Jr... (Original Post) Archae Jan 2018 OP
Oh, FFS blogslut Jan 2018 #1
No shit. MLK had more class and goodness in his pinky than most Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #7
I've heard all sorts of things IluvPitties Jan 2018 #2
What the fu#k? Why would this question even matter? nt jrthin Jan 2018 #3
Well, keep in mind the right has spent some energy quietly discrediting MLK IluvPitties Jan 2018 #4
It's possible King's sex life came entirely from Hoover's imagination. Archae Jan 2018 #6
There is substantial evidence that he had many extramarital affairs oberliner Jan 2018 #5
I try to stay out of potential flame threads but this took me aback UTUSN Jan 2018 #8
"Horndog"? Really? Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2018 #9

Eliot Rosewater

(31,112 posts)
7. No shit. MLK had more class and goodness in his pinky than most
Mon Jan 15, 2018, 08:22 PM
Jan 2018

in entire body.

But you will see things said in this thread that will make you wonder where you are.


ps

ALL men and women are by definition horny. sigh

But he was the black man who got a lot of attention, so his affairs IF ANY are big news just like Hillary getting sick for one day is big news.

And to bring that issue up ToDAy, fuck THAT

flaws? I am so fucking ANGRY now..but I wont respond to certain type of folks, thanks for being here so I could respond to a liberal

IluvPitties

(3,181 posts)
2. I've heard all sorts of things
Mon Jan 15, 2018, 07:53 PM
Jan 2018

but my take on it is that if you are looking for perfect heroes among humans, you will be greatly dissapointed. It also could have been, in his case, FBI BS to discredit him. In the end, however, if your contributions to humanity outweigh your flaws and mistakes, you have succeeded in life. That's the case, in my view, with MLK.

IluvPitties

(3,181 posts)
4. Well, keep in mind the right has spent some energy quietly discrediting MLK
Mon Jan 15, 2018, 07:58 PM
Jan 2018

so many people, particularly young people, are exposed to that type of crap on social media and forums. I think questions like this offer an opportunity to teach people about the true value and impact of MLK's life.

Archae

(46,328 posts)
6. It's possible King's sex life came entirely from Hoover's imagination.
Mon Jan 15, 2018, 08:06 PM
Jan 2018

Hoover's FBI went to great lengths to smear Viola Liuzzo, since one of their informers was in that Klan group that killed her.

So it is possible, in fact I consider it likely, that Hoover smeared King the same way.

 

oberliner

(58,724 posts)
5. There is substantial evidence that he had many extramarital affairs
Mon Jan 15, 2018, 08:02 PM
Jan 2018

Much like JFK.

Facts are facts - no one is perfect - heroes have flaws.

UTUSN

(70,695 posts)
8. I try to stay out of potential flame threads but this took me aback
Mon Jan 15, 2018, 09:24 PM
Jan 2018

especially since i have a generally favorable impression of the fellow DUer

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,182 posts)
9. "Horndog"? Really?
Mon Jan 15, 2018, 10:04 PM
Jan 2018

To answer the question, yes, reportedly Hoover attempted to blackmail and even suggested that King commit suicide over some reported infidelities.

Martin Luther King was human and was susceptible to making human mistakes. It in no way detracted from his remarkable life's work.

But seriously, man, I'd consider rephrasing your question. I mean, it's his day of honor, for crissakes.

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