Abolitionist Cassius Clay Was One Of The Toughest Politicians Ever
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Date: 2022-12-29
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TJ
As a Canadian, they never taught us this in history class, but this man is my hero, Why hasnt anyone made a movie about this remarkable individual? Im assuming Hollywood is probably afraid to make it for a fear of stirring up old hatreds, but this man deserves to be acknowledge and extolled, because its so admirable that someone like that even existed in those days, when there was so much ignorance hatred and anger. The man put his life on the line countless times to defend people he didnt even know, all because he had integrity and principles, something sorely lacking in todays political spectrum. So Hollywood, I challenge you to a dare, make a movie about this mans life and make it 100% unbiassed and accurate, because despite what politicians might say, slavery still exists, even though its not technically slavery, things like red lining, bigotry and hatred, have forced hundreds of millions of African-Americans to live a life of poverty and pain. It doesnt matter that emancipation was declared, well it does, but the facts are things didnt change overnight, and they still have not yet fully changed to this very day hundreds of years later. We need the representation of men like this if we ever hope to truly evolve as a society, put aside our fears, our ignorance, our hatred, and move forward together as one, not as segregated groups unfairly divided. Unfortunately my dear will go on answered, because I seriously doubt any Hollywood producer would have the integrity to actually make a movie that accurately depicts what this man did, we need millions more like him, but with so much corruption not just on Capitol Hill but all across the world and in my own country as well, corruption runs far too deep. But if we were reminds these corrupt individuals that we remember people like this man, perhaps hell start thinking twice before initiating even more racial segregation, because it still happens despite what they might say. I have got to research this man, and get to know as much as I can, I can be quite outspoken when necessary, only my temper gets the better of me, but perhaps if I can learn this mans secret, the way he approached the subject without fear of intimidation, maybe even I myself could make a small difference, if we all do our part to be like this man, this world would be such a better place to live in, and thats not wishful thinking, its a doable reality that we absolutely must adhere to if we ever hope to survive. If not, then Im afraid the old adage that humanity will destroy itself, will come true sooner rather than later.
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As a Canadian, they never taught us this in history class, but this man is my hero, Why hasnt anyone made a movie about this remarkable individual? Im assuming Hollywood is probably afraid to make it for a fear of stirring up old hatreds, but this man deserves to be acknowledge and extolled, because its so admirable that someone like that even existed in those days, when there was so much ignorance hatred and anger. The man put his life on the line countless times to defend people he didnt even know, all because he had integrity and principles, something sorely lacking in todays political spectrum. So Hollywood, I challenge you to a dare, make a movie about this mans life and make it 100% unbiassed and accurate, because despite what politicians might say, slavery still exists, even though its not technically slavery, things like red lining, bigotry and hatred, have forced hundreds of millions of African-Americans to live a life of poverty and pain. It doesnt matter that emancipation was declared, well it does, but the facts are things didnt change overnight, and they still have not yet fully changed to this very day hundreds of years later. We need the representation of men like this if we ever hope to truly evolve as a society, put aside our fears, our ignorance, our hatred, and move forward together as one, not as segregated groups unfairly divided. Unfortunately my dear will go on answered, because I seriously doubt any Hollywood producer would have the integrity to actually make a movie that accurately depicts what this man did, we need millions more like him, but with so much corruption not just on Capitol Hill but all across the world and in my own country as well, corruption runs far too deep. But if we were reminds these corrupt individuals that we remember people like this man, perhaps hell start thinking twice before initiating even more racial segregation, because it still happens despite what they might say. I have got to research this man, and get to know as much as I can, I can be quite outspoken when necessary, only my temper gets the better of me, but perhaps if I can learn this mans secret, the way he approached the subject without fear of intimidation, maybe even I myself could make a small difference, if we all do our part to be like this man, this world would be such a better place to live in, and thats not wishful thinking, its a doable reality that we absolutely must adhere to if we ever hope to survive. If not, then Im afraid the old adage that humanity will destroy itself, will come true sooner rather than later.
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ruari
This is only the clift notes. There's a lot more to Clay than was told here. And his anti-slavery feelings didn't start with a speech by Garrison but right at home where he came in conflict with his father over the treatment of slaves who he considered his friends. My grandfather met Clay shortly before his death - an old man suffering from dimentia. It's said that the night of his death was stormy. He was being attended by the teenage son of one of his share croppers. A fly was continuously bothering him. Clay demanded a loaded dueling pistol from the boy. The boy was reluctant, fearing the old man would shoot himself. Eventually he gave in and handed clay the pistol. Clay immediately took aim at the fly, which had landed on a wall and shot it. He then just as quickly dropped dead himself. At that moment, a bolt of lightning struck the statue of Henry Clay at the University of Kentucky and knocked off it's head. That's the legend and there's probably at least some truth to it.
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This is only the clift notes. There's a lot more to Clay than was told here. And his anti-slavery feelings didn't start with a speech by Garrison but right at home where he came in conflict with his father over the treatment of slaves who he considered his friends. My grandfather met Clay shortly before his death - an old man suffering from dimentia. It's said that the night of his death was stormy. He was being attended by the teenage son of one of his share croppers. A fly was continuously bothering him. Clay demanded a loaded dueling pistol from the boy. The boy was reluctant, fearing the old man would shoot himself. Eventually he gave in and handed clay the pistol. Clay immediately took aim at the fly, which had landed on a wall and shot it. He then just as quickly dropped dead himself. At that moment, a bolt of lightning struck the statue of Henry Clay at the University of Kentucky and knocked off it's head. That's the legend and there's probably at least some truth to it.
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RcStan,
. CASSIUS CLAY BECOMES MOHAMMED ALI.
I was privy to an unknown history most never knew. I got lucky when I wrote a high school report on the boxer when Clay had but a Gold Medal at the Rome Olympics.
Neither one was known at the time. But I made a ton of money at 7 to 1 against Sonny Liston.
Ambassador Clay expired at the butt end of a 12 Guage Shotgun blowing away a fly on the ceiling that had been bothering him.
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. CASSIUS CLAY BECOMES MOHAMMED ALI.
I was privy to an unknown history most never knew. I got lucky when I wrote a high school report on the boxer when Clay had but a Gold Medal at the Rome Olympics.
Neither one was known at the time. But I made a ton of money at 7 to 1 against Sonny Liston.
Ambassador Clay expired at the butt end of a 12 Guage Shotgun blowing away a fly on the ceiling that had been bothering him.
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TheElusiveReality
this shows why i cant take modern philanthropic activists seriously, cuz if youre not willing to give up your ENTIRE fortune because you know it's ill-gotten gains then youre not really about justice, it doesnt matter if you wouldnt be able to keep the same standard of living as youre used to, that's actually the point: that prodigal standard is unsustainable without exploiting some group of people
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this shows why i cant take modern philanthropic activists seriously, cuz if youre not willing to give up your ENTIRE fortune because you know it's ill-gotten gains then youre not really about justice, it doesnt matter if you wouldnt be able to keep the same standard of living as youre used to, that's actually the point: that prodigal standard is unsustainable without exploiting some group of people
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Don
One of the greatest ironies of history. The false prophet Muhammed was the owner of black slaves. His son in law Ali was the owner of Black slaves. Cassius Clay was a tireless Abolitionist who finally convinced Abraham Lincoln to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. And yet Cassius Clay the boxer rejected the name of an Abolitionist to adopt the name of slave owners. He was duped and he duped others.
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One of the greatest ironies of history. The false prophet Muhammed was the owner of black slaves. His son in law Ali was the owner of Black slaves. Cassius Clay was a tireless Abolitionist who finally convinced Abraham Lincoln to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. And yet Cassius Clay the boxer rejected the name of an Abolitionist to adopt the name of slave owners. He was duped and he duped others.
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Gray
Mahamid and was a quart low on oil and washed up bum tramp bimbo retch scoundrel troll bozo hobo doorbell slave to sin and lower than a dog and would of sounded good blowing bubbles under water or from a mountain where I could not of hear him. Mahamid Ali was a good for nothing rottten racist bigot hypocrite bum hog con social path doodyball dinglebery buttwipe and I had no use for him.
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Mahamid and was a quart low on oil and washed up bum tramp bimbo retch scoundrel troll bozo hobo doorbell slave to sin and lower than a dog and would of sounded good blowing bubbles under water or from a mountain where I could not of hear him. Mahamid Ali was a good for nothing rottten racist bigot hypocrite bum hog con social path doodyball dinglebery buttwipe and I had no use for him.
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tilda
When you can show such open, fearless integrity that an enemy of war frees not only you, but all your men really speaks of ideals that are lost.
Not only was his courage commendable, but the respect shown by the indigenous people defending their homelands that he was given speaks volumes.
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When you can show such open, fearless integrity that an enemy of war frees not only you, but all your men really speaks of ideals that are lost.
Not only was his courage commendable, but the respect shown by the indigenous people defending their homelands that he was given speaks volumes.
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Traquelia
I am mad I never heard of this man who I now give the utmost respect to for doing all he did for my people my high school in Florence Alabama prior Bradshaw high presently Florence city school not 1 time mentioned this man whi truly should get way more notoriety than he has been getting
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I am mad I never heard of this man who I now give the utmost respect to for doing all he did for my people my high school in Florence Alabama prior Bradshaw high presently Florence city school not 1 time mentioned this man whi truly should get way more notoriety than he has been getting
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Jamie
OK! I'm waiting! Calling on all serious producers and directors,
Especially you Tyler Perry.
time for you to stop with this
Madea nonsense and make a real meaningful movie!
And please! Don't try to direct it yourself, and don't hire Spike Lee!
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OK! I'm waiting! Calling on all serious producers and directors,
Especially you Tyler Perry.
time for you to stop with this
Madea nonsense and make a real meaningful movie!
And please! Don't try to direct it yourself, and don't hire Spike Lee!
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Michael
Kentucky, especially Central Kentucky, is not nearly as backwards as most of America thinks. Granted there are plenty of less enlightened individuals, for sure, but they are mostly in the surrounding areas. Lexington was considered the Athens of the West.
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Kentucky, especially Central Kentucky, is not nearly as backwards as most of America thinks. Granted there are plenty of less enlightened individuals, for sure, but they are mostly in the surrounding areas. Lexington was considered the Athens of the West.
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Ann
This is what a true white American looks like. this is the face of the American that represents me. He was a true hero and a legend. A wonderful example for all man kind. May we honor his name and his great contributions to the people under GOD!
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This is what a true white American looks like. this is the face of the American that represents me. He was a true hero and a legend. A wonderful example for all man kind. May we honor his name and his great contributions to the people under GOD!
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AJ
Had Clay been Lincoln's VP, then he would have become president. I suspect, then, that reconstruction would have stayed on course. And former enslaved people may have had a better chance of success. Would 40 acres and a mule been realized?
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Had Clay been Lincoln's VP, then he would have become president. I suspect, then, that reconstruction would have stayed on course. And former enslaved people may have had a better chance of success. Would 40 acres and a mule been realized?
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Dwight
Spike Lee should put his name in the running for directing a biopic about this forgotten hero and JOSEPH GORDON LEVITT this would be his chance at a OSCAR of course. Clint Eastwood would my choice to play this guy in his later years.
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Spike Lee should put his name in the running for directing a biopic about this forgotten hero and JOSEPH GORDON LEVITT this would be his chance at a OSCAR of course. Clint Eastwood would my choice to play this guy in his later years.
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Ismail
It's weird seeing all these films about civil rights with fictional white saviors written in just to make the white audience more comfortable. When this dude needs a film or series made about his life
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It's weird seeing all these films about civil rights with fictional white saviors written in just to make the white audience more comfortable. When this dude needs a film or series made about his life
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Anne
My great great Uncle. So much of his tenacity still runs in the family. Thomas Clay, a Kentucky attorney, my dad, is very much the same way. Ive survived cancer twice. We truly are hard to kill.
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My great great Uncle. So much of his tenacity still runs in the family. Thomas Clay, a Kentucky attorney, my dad, is very much the same way. Ive survived cancer twice. We truly are hard to kill.
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KekefeckingO
Hes not in history books he was 1st to want The emancipation proclamation. Cant make Lincoln look bad. We also were never aware of Lincolns responsibility for so many natives.
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Hes not in history books he was 1st to want The emancipation proclamation. Cant make Lincoln look bad. We also were never aware of Lincolns responsibility for so many natives.
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Rube
The irony about Mohammad Ali is not just that he gave up his original name, that was after an abolitionist, but also that he took the name of a white man who owned black slaves.
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The irony about Mohammad Ali is not just that he gave up his original name, that was after an abolitionist, but also that he took the name of a white man who owned black slaves.
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Hasani
I wonder if he would support reparations for Foundational Black Americans today. If so he is much more progressive and less racist than the white people of the 21st century.
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I wonder if he would support reparations for Foundational Black Americans today. If so he is much more progressive and less racist than the white people of the 21st century.
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Kaidan
They don't mention it here, but two of his daughters were famous in their own right for their work in the suffragette movement.
Activism was a family affair!
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They don't mention it here, but two of his daughters were famous in their own right for their work in the suffragette movement.
Activism was a family affair!
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Mark
What an honor to be named after this man. Just goes to show how uneducated the brain-dead boxer was. Would love to see a Netflix series on the real Cassius Clay.
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What an honor to be named after this man. Just goes to show how uneducated the brain-dead boxer was. Would love to see a Netflix series on the real Cassius Clay.
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