Vote in this MSNBC Poll!! Politics Appropriate?

[Dawgs]

Poll: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11221198/

Article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11173305/

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. Yes! For heaven's sake next they'll be asking if religious overtones were

ok.

She was an activist. She was a Pastor's wife. This is a funeral for the friends and family that was graciously opened up to the public who are mourning an icon. Where do they get off insinuating that what the speakers shared was inappropriate?!

[Dawgs]

5. Agree!!!

These people can say whatever they want. It's not a public event, it's a funeral. God I hate the media.

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. Seriously, the media sucks. I expect them to try and dish dirt besmirching

Mrs. King any minute now. x(

[chat_noir]

2. FReepers must have gotten wind of this poll

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11221198/


Is it appropriate for speakers to make politically-charged statements at Coretta Scott King's funeral? * 186 responses

Yes 25%

No 75%

[Dawgs]

3. It's being freeped!!!

25% to 75% them

[EFerrari]

4. Poll needs help. Stand up for truth.

:kick:

[Fovea]

6. After all, what was the legacy of the Kings

if not non-violent political change?

[helderheid]

7. YES!

Is it appropriate for speakers to make politically-charged statements at Coretta Scott King's funeral? * 281 responses


Yes
30%

No
70%

[MercutioATC]

8. It WAS, because Coretta King was a political activist.

Generally, it wouldn't have been, but in this case it was VERY appropriate.

[helderheid]

11. you can bet she was there thinking AMEN to those who spoke up! rec this

thread up please!

[Sydnie]

9. Done - Activist shouldn't have activists speaking at their memorials?

What a silly question! Of course, they both were politically active people, why wouldn't there be political speech at a service such as this?


Is it appropriate for speakers to make politically-charged statements at Coretta Scott King's funeral? * 223 responses


Yes 26%

No 74%

[Blue_In_AK]

12. 34 yes, 66 no

[Smarmie Doofus]

72. 48% yes at 7:10 EST N/T

[0rganism]

13. 385 responses, 34% yes, 66% no (n/t)

[LisaM]

14. It's a lot more appropriate than listening to hypocritical *

pretending he cares about civil rights at her funeral.

[stillcool]

15. Yikes....

do these people even think....I mean, doesn't the life of the person who died matter?....

[JAbuchan08]

16. Soon the only place it will be "appropriate" to speak one's mind

will be under one's breath.

[Angry Girl]

17. Absolutely appropriate!

Especially when the murderer of so many dark-skinned people is sitting right there, posing with his wretched wife, pretending to give a damn.

[truebrit71]

18. Hmm, the wife of the most famous American Civil Rights activist passes...

...and it's not appropriate to be "political".....:wtf:

Quite possibly the dumbest poll I have ever seen....

What's next "Was it appropriate for people to pray at the Pope's funeral?"


Stupid mother**(*&*&%%*ing 'librul' media...:grr:

[fishwax]

53. I agree completely. Had it been up to me, the bushes wouldn't

have been allowed to speak. Fuck this "neutral" bullshit.

Republicans have never been "neutral" about the issues Ms. King held dear, so why should they have the opportunity to co-opt her as a symbol. Screw them. :grr:

[bliss_eternal]

19. Done--but we're way behind on this...

Needs to be DU'd!

:kick:

[Blue Belle]

20. If Politics wasn't appropriate...

why are there 4 Presidents, Multiple Senators, and other political activists at the Funeral?

[democrat_patriot]

21. Here comes the 'swiftboating' of the funeral.

It made * look reeeeeal bad, can't have that now can we?

[0rganism]

23. More like a "Wellstoning"

We've seen this all before. Careers will be destroyed because of it, Rove will make sure of that much.

[me b zola]

22. The political remarks reflected the work of Mrs King.

Is it appropriate for speakers to make politically-charged statements at Coretta Scott King's funeral? * 641 responses


Yes
38%

No
62%





Ugh. What don't the freeptards get?

[bliss_eternal]

24. Kick--any way we can get these votes up?

Anyone...?

:kick:

[blogslut]

25. done

That poll needs some DU love!

[Dawgs]

26. Hopefully most Americans will see this tonight!!!

And when they do, they will see that the speakers are just talking about what she worked for and what she believed. Bush will still look like an idiot, and everyone will see the cheer's for the Clinton's.

[cal04]

27. done

Is it appropriate for speakers to make politically-charged statements at Coretta Scott King's funeral? * 920 responses


Yes
38%

No
62%

[Vanje]

28. k&R

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11221198 /

[Stinky The Clown]

29. 39% yes 61% no

Fuck these assholes! I watched the whole thing and it was appropriate, tasteful, targeted, subtle, obvious, funny, touching, tear-wrenching, heartfelt .... and any other good adjectives you wish to add.

Rev. Lowery's speech was absolutely WONDERFUL.

[snacker]

30. Done. n/t

[bigbrother05]

31. If politics were inappropriate,

what the hell were DimSon and Pickles doing there? His presence made it open season. Mrs. King's adult life was all about civil rights, activism, and politics.

[Straight Shooter]

32. Just as appropriate as bush hitching his campaign to Reagan's hearse. n/t

[TNOE]

33. HIT IT HIT IT HIT IT

:kick:

[malaise]

37. I hit it n/t

[Az_lefty]

34. The remarks about current controversies was very appropriate

because the same crap is being repeated by bush! Apparently the MSM missed this little connection.

[slor]

35. These fuckers mix religion with politics all the time...

the reverse is somehow wrong?

[Supersedeas]

36. Freeped and/or Matthewed

[arikara]

38. Sounds like they are gearing up to Paul Wellstone her funeral

Remember... they turned his funeral into a travesty too. It worked for them before and they aren't coy about using the same old trick over and over if it works.

[Jacobin]

39. kickin

needs some help

[KyndCulture]

40. What the freakin hell??? this poll is whacked!!!

I voted! I am in shock...

[napi21]

41. Boy, we're sure outnumbered on this one!

Was it appropriate for speakers to make politically charged statements at Coretta Scott King's funeral? * 1403 responses


Yes, her life was about politics.
39%

No, it should have been a neutral affair.
61%

[grytpype]

42. PLEASE EDIT title!!!!

Please edit the title to emphasize that this is about the King funeral and needs help!

Is at 61% should be neutral now!!! Get over there and DU it!

[helderheid]

43. DU it DU it DU it!!!

[Czolgosz]

44. The poll should be "were politicians who fought against the Kings' work

seeking to exploit her and her husband's legacies by attending her funeral?"

[bliss_eternal]

46. Yes! Now THAT'S a question!

:applause:

[ClayZ]

45. KICK

:kick:

[bliss_eternal]

47. Hey we're kickin' ass!!! 44%to 56%--

much BETTER margin...let's keep up the great work!

You guys ROCK!

:yourock:

[SaintLouisBlues]

48. 56 no, 44 yes, 2416 votes

[Jeanette in FL]

49. Done, 44% yes, 56% no

Was it appropriate for speakers to make politically charged statements at Coretta Scott King's funeral? * 2516 responses


Yes, her life was about politics.
44%

No, it should have been a neutral affair.
56%

[bliss_eternal]

50. It's getting better!

:)

[fishwax]

51. This poll needs help. 56% say no

[stevietheman]

52. These are unusual times. So, Yes is my answer.

When we have a president acting as king (a bad kind), and trashing the Constitution left and right, it should be no surprise that good people will speak out against at every turn.

[Sugarcoated]

57. Done

[KyndCulture]

54. kick... DUers this needs help!!! I am sick of this disrespect today.

[bliss_eternal]

58. Me too!

Coretta Scott King deserves better. Period. :)

[Misskittycat]

55. done n/t

[butterfly77]

56. Are politics appropriate ...

when he brings a black preacher to new orleans for a photo-op to make it look like bush loves black people?

[bliss_eternal]

59. Thank YOU!

Or his photo opp with the ONLY two women in NOLA who didn't look like refugees... blatant and insulting. They really have nerve with this crap.

[butterfly77]

63. Yes! and finding every black person ...

while they are emotions are running high and they are standing in line for food at the red cross or salvation army truck, and bush makes sure he gets a photo and pretend he is their savior in their time of need. HYPOCRITE!

[bliss_eternal]

66. It was a disgusting display

on his part--and the part of those that enabled his efforts (i.e. Bishop TD Jakes).

[butterfly77]

77. TWO PUPPETS...

[KyndCulture]

60. Why is mixing politics and religion ok for the neocons?

but not when it honors a woman who worked for peace and justice? This really pisses me off.

[Pacifist Patriot]

71. Reminds me of the Toddler's Rules of Possession

1. If I like it, it's mine.

2. If it's in my hand, it's mine.

3. If I can take it from you, it's mine.

4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.

5. If it's mine, it must NEVER appear to be yours in anyway.

6. If I'm doing or building something, all the pieces are mine.

7. If it looks just like mine, it is mine.

8. If I saw it first, it's mine.

9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.

10. If it's broken, it's yours.

Mix in a healthy does of irony and hypocrisy and there you have the Republican party.

[butterfly77]

61. The poll question should be...

Is Chris Matthews a phony hypocrite bitch, who portrays himself as Dem.

[KyndCulture]

64. LOL

[Twist_U_Up]

62. I think these polls give their slant a 30% headstart.

[Pacifist Patriot]

69. At a minimum.

[davidinalameda]

65. done

Was it appropriate for speakers to make politically charged statements at Coretta Scott King's funeral? * 3157 responses


Yes, her life was about politics.
46%

No, it should have been a neutral affair.
54%

[Dawgs]

67. Kick for 6:50 Crowd!!!

;-)

[Pacifist Patriot]

68. They better damned well be talking politics at my funeral!

Geez, what the hell would my presence here have been worth if no one has been listening to me?

[EFerrari]

73. Lol! I hear you.

Maybe we better leave Living Wills, just in case. :)

[Pacifist Patriot]

78. LOL! My will already stipulates a rousing Irish wake complete

with free flowing alcohol, loud music, vicious political debate and no black. I'm a spring. It's not in my palette.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

70. Now 47% Yes nt

[Smarmie Doofus]

74. 48% yes at 7:10 EST n/t

[annabanana]

75. done, k&r. . . . . . eom

[Little Star]

76. done

[bliss_eternal]

79. We're only lagging by 2%-- Come on DU--

I know we can do this!

:kick:

[Iowa]

80. Done - 51% yes...

[highnooner]

81. I had to laugh...

before I even saw the question, I was thinking that her life was all about politics.

BTW, still 51%. :)

[oasis]

82. "yes" at 52 percent.

[Rainscents]

83. Done!

[crazylikafox]

84. kick

[texpatriot2004]

85. . nm

[me b zola]

86. Kick for rightiousness!!!!!!!!!

:kick:

[dalloway]

87. yes 54%

[BrightKnight]

88. done (55% yes) - n/t

[Hissyspit]

89. Done

[sellitman]

90. Done & kicked n/t

[SalmonChantedEvening]

91. done!

Only 56% say yes ?

yeesh....

[Cobalt Violet]

92. Done. n/t

[teamster633]

93. done

Was it appropriate for speakers to make politically charged statements at Coretta Scott King's funeral?
* 9885 responses


Yes, her life was about politics. 56%

No, it should have been a neutral affair. 44%

[Moosepoop]

94. done.

9953 responses, still at 56%-44%

[OhioChick]

95. Done n/t

[Straight Shooter]

96. 11,627 votes, now at 54 % yes and 46% no

Not a lot of voters for such a so-called controversial issue.

[triguy46]

97. Its only being discussed because it dissed *. n/t