Samuel L. Jackson: “I Voted for Barack [Obama] Because He Was Black”
Actor Samuel L. Jackson is know for his penchant for profanity and “I’ll say what the $#@! I want to say” mentality. At 63, the Hollywood mainstay has made a name for himself thanks to his no-holds-barred ability to convey whatever thought is on his mind regardless of what you might think. And, if you don’t like it? Well, you can go the $#@! to sleep!
With that in mind, we were still shocked when we heard what the Pulp Fiction star had to say about the 2008 Presidential election. During an interview for Ebony‘s March 2012 issue, the African-American star admitted that it was the color of President Barack Obama‘s skin—and not the content of his character—that garnered his support.
“I voted for Barack because he was black,” Samuel admitted to Ebony. “That’s why other folks vote for other people—because they look like them. That’s American politics, pure and simple. [Obama’s] message didn’t mean [bleep] to me. In the end, he’s a politician. I just hoped he would do some of what he said he was gonna do. I know politicians say —-; they lie. ’Cuz they want to get elected,”
But Jackson didn’t stop there. The celebrity continued his rant by dropping the N-bomb a few times when referring to Barack’s supposed “lack of blackness.”
“When it comes down to it, they wouldn’t have elected a n—-,” Samuel told the black glossy. “A n—- is scary. Obama ain’t scary at all. N—– don’t have beers at the White House. N—– don’t let some white dude, while you in the middle of a speech, call [him] a liar. A n—- would have stopped the meeting right there and said, ‘Who the [bleep] said that?”
In closing, the actor implored Obama to get tougher if he gets re-elected. “I hope Obama gets scary in the next four years,” Jackson said, “cuz he ain’t gotta worry about getting re-elected.”
Do you agree with Samuel L. Jackson? Or, should his freedom of speech be revoked?
Just wondering why Danica felt the need to call it a “black glossy”? I can’t remember the last time I ever read in Vogue or Elle the reference to it being a “white glossy.” Oh, yes I can – never. And while there is some truthiness to what Mr. Jackson is saying – this is coming from the guy who was in the room when Travolta was asked “Is there a sign on my lawn that says dead n— storage on it?” Hmmm, hello Pot, it’s me Kettle calling.
No his rights shouldn’t be revoked. But we should all stop pretending like famous people’s opinions about politics are important … at all.
I voted for him because he is black and I am a white guy. So what.
I am neither black nor white. I did vote for Obama.
Why? because thepublicans are supperficial arrogant jerks. The democrates ar pretty dumb but at least Obama wanted to change that.
Yes, he is naive to think he can change a primitive system like ours but he is the begining of an evolved political system.
Even though the democrats are very stupid and Obama can’t fix this I will still vote fro Obama before any other politician.
oh yes, I also like that he is half black and half white
I wonder if he would have voted for Herman Cain since he’s much blacker than Obama.
Dear Mr. Jackson,
Been a long time fan, until now. Wonder how much success you would have without “white fans” or “white co-actors”? Think about that. You are the racist.
Jody
Well I voted for him because he is white. Looks like Samuel and I were both half right.
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That may be why Samuel Jackson voted for him, but who is to say that Samuel Jackson isn’t a moron?
I voted for him because he’s smart and makes good decisions.
Consider Saddam Hussein and Moamar Quaddiffi and then consider the decision that Bush made compared to Obama.
In both instances, ruthless dictator out of office. The former cost over $1 trillion with tens of thousands Americans injured or killed and hundred of thousands Iraqis killed. The latter costs a few billion with no American lives lost.
Decision making matters and that’s why Santorum, Gingrich or Romney are scary.