The Radio Equalizer: Brian Maloney

18 November 2010

Al Sharpton Annoyed By Angry DWTS Emails

THE POLITICS OF DANCING

Sharpton: There Are Bigger Issues Than Bristol Vs Brandy







The Reverend Al Sharpton has finally found a flap he wants no part of: the silly politicization of Dancing With The Stars.

With conspiracy theories running amuck regarding Bristol Palin's continued presence on the show, the syndicated libtalk host has found himself inundated with anti-Bristol correspondence. In particular, the removal of Brandy from the most recent episode has Sharpton's supporters in a tizzy. The singer has since blasted the voting results.

Is there a "Tea Party conspiracy" to keep Palin on the show?

But rather than organize a march, Sharpton has indicated his megaphone will remain in the closet this time. During yesterday's radio program, he seemed irritated while lecturing listeners on "keeping our priorities together":





AL SHARPTON (HOUR ONE - 30:54): Keeping it real, keeping it real, I’m your host, Reverend Al Sharpton, and a lot going on, we gonna be talking about all of it today.

A lot of people upset about the Dancing With The Stars last night, I talked about it on my Tom Joyner commentary this morning. People seem to be more upset with Brandy getting knocked off for Sarah Palin’s daughter than the midterm election, we need to get our priorities together, I’m going to talk about that today.

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SHARPTON (HOUR TWO - 1:21): Well I know a lot of people were emailing me and calling me about Dancing With The Stars last night and I didn’t watch it. I don’t usually watch Dancing With The Stars, but a lot of people are upset about it and if people want to call and say what they want to say about it, I’m willing to hear it.

I did not see it, but I understand that people feel Brandy was done wrong and there’s some politics at play here on behalf of the daughter of Sarah Palin. Having said that, I want to ask my non-political question of the day.


When even Al Sharpton finds a controversy too ridiculous to jump in front of, it should be clear to the tin foil crowd that battling Dancing With The Stars over vote counting is a waste of energy.

The real issue is this, however: liberals are unhappy with any activity that serves to culturally mainstream the Palins and Bristol's presence on DWTS has already accomplished a great deal of that.


14 Comments:

  • Maybe Brandy's fans should refresh their memories regarding the death that was a result of Brandy's poor driving abilities. They shouldn't ask why she lost at DWTS, rather ask why she was not charged with manslaughter.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 19 November, 2010 00:15  

  • This is just a "messaging" problem. People will find out AFTER Bristol wins why she should be the winner.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 19 November, 2010 09:48  

  • This is just a "messaging" problem. Once Bristol wins people will find out how good of a dancer she really is.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 19 November, 2010 09:49  

  • "...we need to get our priorities together..."

    Welcome to the TEA Party, Al.

    But obviously, your callers want to talk about the truly important issues.

    Jay Walking, Al?

    By Blogger locomotivebreath1901, at 19 November, 2010 10:17  

  • gosh... a win by popular votes for someone without an ounce of qualification-- that reminds me of someone who occupies the WH Oval Office this very minute.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 19 November, 2010 11:05  

  • Anonymous No. 1: I think Run-down Ricky Sanchez can answer your question why Brandy wasn't charged with manslaughter.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 19 November, 2010 11:32  

  • Haha, I guess even Sharpton has a line for good taste. I'm impressed.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 19 November, 2010 12:19  

  • Does DWTS have to be a race-issue too? If a person of color does not come out the winner every time then there has to be some bias or conspiracy?

    I'm surprised The Rev. Sharpton isn't getting pulled into the quagmire of the Cam Newton saga.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 19 November, 2010 12:25  

  • I did not vote for Brandy because of the ,albiet "bleeped', language she used during the rehearsal clips. When someone cannot be recorded in their own words, I tune them out.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 19 November, 2010 19:44  

  • I hope DWTS has a limbo contest. No one can go lower than Sharpton.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 19 November, 2010 21:15  

  • The Rev is right. He needs to keep priorities straight. Dealing with the Jewish Menace is FAR more important than trying to prove fraud on some dancing show.

    By Blogger Lone Ranger, at 21 November, 2010 05:36  

  • Laura Bush was also involved in a car accident that resulted in a death. Accidents unfortunately happen. Try again to justify the voter fraud that is keeping Bristol from being eliminated.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 22 November, 2010 17:26  

  • Did you judge Laura Bush's qualifications to be First Lady? She also involved in a car accident that resulted in a death?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 22 November, 2010 17:30  

  • Governor Palin was so well spoken last night on Hannity's show. She sure can answer the questions like a world leader. Go Sarah. Bristol was the best dancer last night. They are a winning pair. Palin/Palin 2012.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 23 November, 2010 14:24  

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