Thousands cheer Farrakhan in Atlanta

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071017/ap_on_re_us/farrakhan_speech

"We have to come out of the thinking of a slave and come into the thinking and acting of free men and women," Farrakhan said. "We cannot depend on others for what the horrible condition of our people demands now that we do for ourselves."

"He criticized both the black middle and upper classes and white America, and said that separation from a world of materialism and individualism was the only way the entire black community could progress."

"In addition to racial disparities, violence committed against blacks at the hands of other blacks is also a threat — and one that did not exist during the struggle for civil rights, Farrakhan said."

"I want to talk to my gang-banging family," he said. "You make it very difficult for me. In the '60s we knew who the enemy was. But in 2007 you are the enemy. How can I do what is right by you while I watch you do wrong by one another?"
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He's is controversial, but his analysis and suggestions leave no "sacred cows" untouched.

F sez (as I read it) "violence against blacks by blacks ... did not exist during the struggle" when? Late '50's? Early to mid '60's?

That's quite a claim. I guess I'm a little skeptical.

be it Christian, Jewish or Islamic so Farrakhan is not a favorite of mine, but not everything he says is bull.

between Farrakhan and Paul, not in any of their positions or beliefs, but in their apparent willingness to express their opinions publically regardless of who they offend.

You end up shaking your head at many of their statements, but not all.

that's the youngest looking 74 year old I've ever seen.