Rosa Parks Died

[Proletariat]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: Proletariat

Originally posted by: Nik
So what?

...

Don't you even fvcking start with your bullsh|t, Proletariat.

:beer: and be done with it, k? K.

I didn't say anything you little turd so back off.

 

[Juno]

 

[Thegonagle]

Thank you Rosa for your life.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: Proletariat

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: Proletariat

Originally posted by: Nik
So what?

...

Don't you even fvcking start with your bullsh|t, Proletariat.

:beer: and be done with it, k? K.

I didn't say anything you little turd so back off.

From your previous "engagements" with my comments, I fully expected you to go right off like you usually do.

However, since I have beer and the new Batman Begins widescreen DVD as of tonight, I'll just drop it if you do.

:beer:

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: Thegonagle

Thank you Rosa for your life.

:thumbsup: She truly set an inspirational example

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: geno

Originally posted by: Thegonagle

Thank you Rosa for your life.

:thumbsup: She truly set an inspirational example

I won't dishonor certain things in this thread for fear of the trolls calling me racist simply for disagreeing with something about a black person, but there are far more inspirational things that happen every day than her refusing to move to the back of the bus because of race.

 

[FP]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: geno

Originally posted by: Thegonagle

Thank you Rosa for your life.

:thumbsup: She truly set an inspirational example

I won't dishonor certain things in this thread for fear of the trolls calling me racist simply for disagreeing with something about a black person, but there are far more inspirational things that happen every day than her refusing to move to the back of the bus because of race.

:frown:

 

[ngvepforever2]

May she rest in peace.

Regards

ng

 

[rsd]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: geno

Originally posted by: Thegonagle

Thank you Rosa for your life.

:thumbsup: She truly set an inspirational example

I won't dishonor certain things in this thread for fear of the trolls calling me racist simply for disagreeing with something about a black person, but there are far more inspirational things that happen every day than her refusing to move to the back of the bus because of race.

...:disgust:.

 

[Sqube]

I respect and appreciate Rosa Parks for the spark that she gave the movement, but let's not pretend that Rosa Parks is the be-all and end-all of the civil rights movement.

And Nik, I agree with you that there are more inspirational things. I mean hell, MLK and Malcolm X were more inspirational, in my opinion.

 

[Zim Hosein]

R. I. P. Rosa Parks

 

[cliftonite]

RIP

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: Sqube
I respect and appreciate Rosa Parks for the spark that she gave the movement, but let's not pretend that Rosa Parks is the be-all and end-all of the civil rights movement.

And Nik, I agree with you that there are more inspirational things. I mean hell, MLK and Malcolm X were more inspirational, in my opinion.

:thumbsup:

 

[bigrash]

RIP Rosa Parks

 

[necine]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: geno

Originally posted by: Thegonagle

Thank you Rosa for your life.

:thumbsup: She truly set an inspirational example

I won't dishonor certain things in this thread for fear of the trolls calling me racist simply for disagreeing with something about a black person, but there are far more inspirational things that happen every day than her refusing to move to the back of the bus because of race.

I wouldn't call you a racist. But you have to understand that she, almost singlehandedly, began the civil rights movement. She broke a law she felt was unjust and gave everyone that little push they needed to get motivated and stand together for a cause. Her struggle was symbolic of every black person at that time. "I'm tired, and I'm not moving". Figuratively, Black people were tired of putting up with BS. She gave inspiration to a positive movement and that at least deserves respect, in life and death. Don't threadcrap.

 

[necine]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: Sqube
I respect and appreciate Rosa Parks for the spark that she gave the movement, but let's not pretend that Rosa Parks is the be-all and end-all of the civil rights movement.

And Nik, I agree with you that there are more inspirational things. I mean hell, MLK and Malcolm X were more inspirational, in my opinion.

:thumbsup:

Yes they were more inspirational. But MLK wouldn't have done anything without what happened with Rosa. He didn't want to. He thought it was kicking a dead horse, until he saw how people reacted to Rosa's stand against injustice.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: necine

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: geno

Originally posted by: Thegonagle

Thank you Rosa for your life.

:thumbsup: She truly set an inspirational example

I won't dishonor certain things in this thread for fear of the trolls calling me racist simply for disagreeing with something about a black person, but there are far more inspirational things that happen every day than her refusing to move to the back of the bus because of race.

I wouldn't call you a racist. But you have to understand that she, almost singlehandedly, began the civil rights movement. She broke a law she felt was unjust and gave everyone that little push they needed to get motivated and stand together for a cause. Her struggle was symbolic of every black person at that time. "I'm tired, and I'm not moving". Figuratively, Black people were tired of putting up with BS. She gave inspiration to a positive movement and that at least deserves respect, in life and death. Don't threadcrap.

Not thread crapping at all, bud. See my above :thumbsup:.

 

[TraumaRN]

Originally posted by: necine

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: geno

Originally posted by: Thegonagle

Thank you Rosa for your life.

:thumbsup: She truly set an inspirational example

I won't dishonor certain things in this thread for fear of the trolls calling me racist simply for disagreeing with something about a black person, but there are far more inspirational things that happen every day than her refusing to move to the back of the bus because of race.

I wouldn't call you a racist. But you have to understand that she, almost singlehandedly, began the civil rights movement. She broke a law she felt was unjust and gave everyone that little push they needed to get motivated and stand together for a cause. Her struggle was symbolic of every black person at that time. "I'm tired, and I'm not moving". Figuratively, Black people were tired of putting up with BS. She gave inspiration to a positive movement and that at least deserves respect, in life and death. Don't threadcrap.

Or put another way, she helped inspire MLK Jr....and we all know what he did

 

[Sqube]

necine, I'm not trying to belittle Rosa Parks' contribution to the movement, and I think you could argue ad nauseam over whether the movement would have gotten the boost from someone else had it not been her.

I think we can all agree that she had a meaningful contribution to history and we all hope that she rests in peace, am I right?

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: necine

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: Sqube
I respect and appreciate Rosa Parks for the spark that she gave the movement, but let's not pretend that Rosa Parks is the be-all and end-all of the civil rights movement.

And Nik, I agree with you that there are more inspirational things. I mean hell, MLK and Malcolm X were more inspirational, in my opinion.

:thumbsup:

Yes they were more inspirational. But MLK wouldn't have done anything without what happened with Rosa. He didn't want to. He thought it was kicking a dead horse, until he saw how people reacted to Rosa's stand against injustice.

He should have done what was right regardless of whether it was beating a dead horse or not. I don't know enough about what started the two of them off on their crusade for equal treatment among the races, but it kinda leaves a sour taste in my mouth when I hear that MLK wouldn't have done anything until he saw someone else do it first. :-\ I dunno. It's done. It's in the past. I don't care about it since it turned out right (for the most part).

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: toekramp

Originally posted by: Anubis
she sued outkast?

In 1999, Parks's lawyer sued hip hop band OutKast for using her name in the song "Rosa Parks" from the album Aquemini. The initial lawsuit was dismissed. Parks' caretakers hired lawyer Johnnie Cochran to appeal the decision in 2001, but this too was denied, on First Amendment grounds. In 2003, the Supreme Court allowed Parks' lawyers to proceed with her lawsuit against OutKast.

In 2004, the judge in the case appointed an impartial representative for Parks after her family expressed concerns that her caretakers and her lawyers were pursuing the case based on their own financial interest.

"My auntie would never, ever go to this length to hurt some young artists trying to make it in the world," Parks' niece, Rhea McCauley, said in an Associated Press interview. "As a family, our fear is that during her last days Auntie Rosa will be surrounded by strangers trying to make money off of her name."

OutKast was dismissed from the suit once and for all that August. Parks' attorneys and caretaker refiled and named BMG, Arista Records and LaFace Records as the defendants, asking for $5 billion in damages.

The lawsuit was settled on April 15, 2005. In the settlement agreement, OutKast and their producers and record labels agreed to work with the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development in creating educational programs on the life of Rosa Parks. The record labels and OutKast did not have to admit any wrongdoing.

Sounds like someone else was trying to cash in on her legacy anyway they could... notice it said caregivers sued. Kids, relatives, caregivers can be MF's for the all mighty dollar.

 

[necine]

Originally posted by: Sqube
necine, I'm not trying to belittle Rosa Parks' contribution to the movement, and I think you could argue ad nauseam over whether the movement would have gotten the boost from someone else had it not been her.

I think we can all agree that she had a meaningful contribution to history and we all hope that she rests in peace, am I right?

Indeed

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Sqube
I respect and appreciate Rosa Parks for the spark that she gave the movement, but let's not pretend that Rosa Parks is the be-all and end-all of the civil rights movement.

And Nik, I agree with you that there are more inspirational things. I mean hell, MLK and Malcolm X were more inspirational, in my opinion.

Rosa Parks is generally credited with jump starting the civil rights movement. Malcom X was too radical for most public consumption and MLK Jr. was coming into his own. While those two are rightfully credited for being civil rights leaders, Rosa Parks brought it to the front of the public consciousness. Her refusal to give up her seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott effectively bringing the city to a halt.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: Sqube
I respect and appreciate Rosa Parks for the spark that she gave the movement, but let's not pretend that Rosa Parks is the be-all and end-all of the civil rights movement.

And Nik, I agree with you that there are more inspirational things. I mean hell, MLK and Malcolm X were more inspirational, in my opinion.

Rosa Parks is generally credited with jump starting the civil rights movement. Malcom X was too radical for most public consumption and MLK Jr. was coming into his own. While those two are rightfully credited for being civil rights leaders, Rosa Parks brought it to the front of the public consciousness. Her refusal to give up her seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott effectively bringing the city to a halt.

i just want to interject in case some are unaware, but Rosa Parks was not the first one to take this issue court. there was a woman just before her that refused to give up her seat on the bus and lost her lawsuit. Rosa just happened to be the next in line and won.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: Sqube
I respect and appreciate Rosa Parks for the spark that she gave the movement, but let's not pretend that Rosa Parks is the be-all and end-all of the civil rights movement.

And Nik, I agree with you that there are more inspirational things. I mean hell, MLK and Malcolm X were more inspirational, in my opinion.

Rosa Parks is generally credited with jump starting the civil rights movement. Malcom X was too radical for most public consumption and MLK Jr. was coming into his own. While those two are rightfully credited for being civil rights leaders, Rosa Parks brought it to the front of the public consciousness. Her refusal to give up her seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott effectively bringing the city to a halt.

i just want to interject in case some are unaware, but Rosa Parks was not the first one to take this issue court. there was a woman just before her that refused to give up her seat on the bus and lost her lawsuit. Rosa just happened to be the next in line and won.

Oh snap :Q Linx??