It was supposed to snow in Atlanta today. Not a lot, but just the possibility closed all the schools and government offices, because Atlanta.I stayed up until about 9:30 am and got up around three knowing there would be a lot for me to do after sleeping through all the comments and news that happen in the morning. Then I opened a link to TMZ that said “Empire Star Attacked in Chicago. My first thought was I hope it wasn’t Jussie. Not that I wished it on any of the others, but Jussie is my favorite because he radiates kindness from the TMZ. He seems to have a big heart. He is polite and well-mannered to everyone. He seems to care. He is the complete opposite of the male who represents out country to the world at this time. He seems like a fundamentally good person.
When I read what happened to him. I was sick to my stomach. I don’t know how to report this. It feels like something that would happen in a backwater southern town in the 1940s .I don’t know how to process this. The evil in this world seems to be getting worse and not better. I don’t know what to say to express how terrifying and disgusting this is. So I’m just going to let some other people do that. I can’t even cry or get angry or really let this sink in today. I’m numb. I can only pray for a better world for us all. And keep on trying to keep on.
I will say this shit is POLITICAL. And we can’t just stop talking about politics because it makes people mad. I’m fucking FURIOUS that we are acting like there is nothing we can do about the leadership of our country right now and we just have to be quiet and wait for it to be over. We are not all going to survive this shit. We have hatred and prejudice in the White House, and it is giving those with hatred and prejudice in their hearts free reign of this country. We must acknowledge that as a first step to eradicating it.
If you missed the details, please go read them here. I just can’t seem to type them out.
Thinking of Jussie. Saddened. Heartbroken. Angry. ALL of it. Wouldn’t matter that he is the kindest soul. But he IS the kindest soul. And this is FUCKED. This is what all that hateful mongering has wrought. Are you PROUD???
— Barry Jenkins (@BarryJenkins) January 29, 2019
I will burn your fucking house down to protect @JussieSmollett.
Write that shit down.
— Eric Haywood (@EricHaywood) January 29, 2019
Sending love, healing, and support to @jussiesmollett. We ALL have a responsibility to rise up against the ignorance and hate out there. If you know who did this, REPORT THEM TO THE POLICE. https://t.co/Q0PZdMeDtZ pic.twitter.com/XlkGbvUTIC
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 29, 2019
Fox's statement on the Jussie Smollett attack: “The entire studio, network and production stand united in the face of any despicable act of violence and hate — and especially against one of our own.” Read statement in full: https://t.co/pDrnkPAoiR pic.twitter.com/zaaiMcm1sJ
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 29, 2019
I’m deeply horrified and saddened by the racist and homophobic attacks against @JussieSmollett. He is a kind and profoundly talented soul whom I respect with all my heart. The terror of racism and homophobia has no place in our society, it is the most indecent way to live…
— Danny Strong (@Dannystrong) January 29, 2019
OMG!! THIS is why the LGBTQ community continue to fight to be seen and PROTECTED against hate!
We ALL have to take this racist and homophobic act of violence very personally! My arms are around you @jussiesmollett. You are loved! https://t.co/bprDZ3Luah
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 29, 2019
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtOrBBmH6GK/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=ihpa7knytdvq
The vicious attack on actor Jussie Smollett was an attempted modern-day lynching. I'm glad he's safe.
To those in Congress who don't feel the urgency to pass our Anti-Lynching bill designating lynching as a federal hate crime– I urge you to pay attention. https://t.co/EwXFxl5f2m
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) January 29, 2019
I am disgusted and horrified to hear of the homophobic and racial attack on Jussie Smollett last night. Unfortunately, these hateful attacks happen way too often. We must call out and hold those accountable. Sending love to you, Jussie.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) January 29, 2019
I need to get off this Twitter feed now because there are people interspersed with those of us who are heartsick already saying it didn’t happen.
UPDATED!
TMZ is reporting the police have a lead!
Cops investigating the Jussie Smollett attack say they finally have a lead from surveillance video … but they’re gonna need the public’s help to locate multiple persons of interest.
Chicago PD says detectives were able to find a camera angle that revealed “persons of interest wanted for questioning” in the assault and battery of the “Empire” star. Cops are careful not to call the people suspects in the case.
Jussie is such a talented and great person who represents the LGBTQ community so well. I pray for a speedy recovery and that the sick individuals who are responsible for this horrible crime are caught.
I truly cannot even comprehend this. I will never understand how some people can blindly hate other people. Disgusting.
I agree that we cannot survive this.
Hate trickles from the top down. This is the tone our POTUS embodies. It would have been no less horrifying if the assholes had just attacked a random gay man or a random black man. But that Jussie was targeted by these abominable cowards elevates the enormity of this attack. We know that this special brand of hate exists but when it hits a soul as generous and positive as Jussie … the ONLY good outcome is that his fame and that if the celebs flocking to support him is that it will bring awareness to this backward, evil mindset. Prayers and love through the waves to you Jussie
Thanks for saying that Nanette. He’s emboldened thugs. Thankfully it’s down to 37% of the country. It’s a hate crime, and anyone who argues it isn’t is suspect.
Again, this isn’t about MAGA, the Chicago Police Dept. has stated the reports of this are untrue. The reporting is false. It is a hate crime and I pray Jussie is ok.
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Actually they confirmed it tonight.
wrong and wrong, patti.
Yes, police did confirm it and did a supplemental report indicating that those words were used. Keep living in denial, Patti.
Here’s another FACT: Since 2017, hate crimes have been on the rise. Make of that what you will. I know why, and so do you.
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I’m from Chicago also. What was he doing on Lower Water at 2:30 am?? It’s dangerous during the day, but at night? And Chicago is definitely NOT MAGA territory. Poor guy. Speedy recovery hopefully. Hotels need to pass out sheets with areas where nobody should go EVER. LE will get to the bottom of this.
Gigi, if you listen to the 911 call, I believe it was on The Blast, the operator corrects the address saying she was originally told lower water but it was actually (and then the address was bleeped out because it was his actual residence not a hotel.)
That said, it sounded to me like lower water was a parking area and perhaps he was going to his car.
I live in a suburb of Chicago. You are psychotic.
Well one of us is. Bye now. And by the way, living in Chicago makes you look even worse. Perhaps the attackers are your friends and that is why you are so quick to defend them?
Thanks for calling this shit out, TT. What Jussie Smollett suffered is truly disgusting, and it’s yet another reminder that the days of hate crimes targeting historically oppressed communities are not behind us. We’re still living it, and the current political climate is so toxic that extremists are taking advantage of it to promote violence.
Yesterday, I read through ADL’s (also known as the Anti-Defamation League) new report on far-right extremist violence. At least 50 people were killed in acts of extremist violence last year, which made 2018 the fourth-deadliest year on record. Just last week, police in New York state caught four suspects who are suspected of planning an attack on Islamberg (a predominantly African-American community upstate). And now, we have this.
This is why I can’t laugh when I see the likes of Roger Stone yukking it up with the Proud Boys. Quite frankly, it’s more like pure YUCK. We have a serious problem with bigotry in this country, and it’s long past time we confront it.
The Chicago Police Department has stated that the initial reporting regarding the MAGA hats,etc. is UNTRUE. It has nothing to do with that. Prayers for Jussie.
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…and here we go with the denials.
Ask yourself why it’s so plausible.
It’s because at this point, everybody knows that “maga” is just a way of signaling that you’re a huge bigot and white supremacist.
It is a disgusting crime. The initial media reports (many uncorrected) attributed the MAGA hats, etc. to this crime. The Police have said that is untrue. I pray they catch whoever did this. It is disgusting.
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Please, Patti, stop. Just stop.
Stop what? For pity’s sake…
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Patti it doesn’t matter whether they were wearing hats or hoods or whatever the tone of the crime speaks for itself. I am not placing blame or innocence on anyone. This is real, the HATE IS REAL
Of course the hate is real. But please, we have to be factual. Don’t we?
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Absolutely. And I agree with you that all the media has gotten out of control. ON both sides they take certain facts and runt with it.
I do think people are jumping the gun and need to wait or check things out themselves.
My issue is the violence that is escalating in so many areas That is what is upsetting to me. I am sick to death that it is becoming a fact of our lives.
You aren’t wrong for pointing out the facets. However, I do believe that these things are all related to rhetoric out these on both sides. I know we have always been violent but the escalation and the backslide is terrifying.
Please stop with the “both sides” nonsense and rhetoric. FUCK THAT NOISE.
The targets of homophobia, racism, antisemitism, transphobia, and misogyny and their allies are not the ones causing the escalation of violence. That is the goddamn worst statement of victim blaming I’ve EVER heard.
That is like saying Heather Heyer was partially responsible for her death because she was in the street.
Again, fuck that. Talk like yours is enabling the haters as much as the comments from the White House.
Lynching by definition is a hate crime, the fact that it isn’t already legislated as one kind of floors me.
Also if this had happened to someone who isn’t famous would we even hear about it unless there was news or social media documentation . “pix or it didn’t happen” and what does that say about our society?
Oh and they don’t have to be wearing MAGA hats to identify them as Trump supporters, the acts they perpetrate do that all too well.
I am not an American citizen but God in heaven this hate has to stop. It’s getting worse and I am seeing evidence here of it. Making it ok to hate people because of their race, sexual identity, gender or ANY reason is just flat out wrong.
I love Jussie and for this to happen to such a gentle soul is an abomination. I hope the b***ards are found. I hope Jussie is all right. Friggen’ bleach!!
Shonda Rhimes is correct in that this is all of our responsibility. All of us.
Every one of us has to stop this.
The ignorance is heartbreaking.
I couldn’t agree more.
Unacceptable! No witnesses in Chicago? At least 200 rich white people had to be trying to cross the street nearby, stopping traffic.
It was 2a.m. Police are looking a security recordings. Hopefully there will be enough to find these motherfuckers.
This morning (01/31) the police have an image of who MAY be the perpetrators.
Also, it was on Lower Water St. Water St is like Wacker Dr, it has two levels. Lower water is basically like a cave or an indoor parking garage. It is a sub level road that runs beneath huge hotels and expensive condo buildings. Crimes happen down there for a reason. But I really hope they find enough surveillance to get the guys that did this!
Thx for explaining that. I use lower wacker to get to eisenhower and it’s windows up, doors locked, crowbar on lap. I run red lights if I can. Less time under there the better. It’s roads that go under buildings and are basically loading docks and homeless hangouts cuz it’s warmer under there. Its really not a safe place ever.
Hey fellow Chicagoans! Lower Water yes exactly as you described it. The weird underground street under the east of Michigan south of wacker area.
Hi Gigi!, are you in SD?
Not only did they announce he was in MAGA country, The neanderthal’s who are barely literate also put it on the letter that threatened his life last week.I have a feelng that letter, which adds another count to charge them with… and it is a federal one, to their list of charges. The could barely write. The wrote the address and the MAGA crap but cut out the letters for the actual threat and then drew a stick figure illustration of the murder that was drawn with less ability than a prek child. They are clearly too dumb not to get caught.
Not at Lower Water. Nobody is down there.
My heart is broken for Jussie. This has been going on for YEARS. Shephard still makes me cry…all these years later. Brandon Teena is another that rips my heart out.
I had a grandfather that beat his son in the head with a shovel because he was a “faggot”. I had a transgender cousin called the “n” word so often that he thought that was his name. I testified against white trash that beat a black man with a pool stick and left him for dead.
These events took place in 1985, 1991, 1993 and 1998.
POTUS during those years…Reagan, Daddy Bush, Clinton.
Blaming the POTUS for disgusting behavior is akin to the twinkie defense which happened under the Carter administration.
I understand they were allegedly saying something about “maga country” which is a Trump supporter thing, but seriously…I don’t give a fuck if they were dressed in toga screaming “pizza pizza”, there’s no excuse for the HATE!
The Revolution will not be Televised. People are getting Tired.
Very tired. I’m ready to party like its 1775.
I’m ready to party like its 1775…
Double posted…apologies.
If you hear Gill Scott. You’re no what I mean, Maybe before your time.
Got it. A little before my time, but happy for the introduction
Amen to this
Kiss.. I am so so sorry that you experienced those events.
I also get what you are responding to – I too have been frustrated by those on social media that have been acting like this hasn’t happened to others recently. Hate crimes are NOT a thing of the past.
HOWEVER, there has been a RISE in the numbers since DJT took office. He has easily given the bigots and hate groups confidence to come out of the shadows, those mad that there was a black man in the White House, worried about women rising to power in ways never seen before, and angry that LGBTQIA has been experiencing acceptance on a level that hasn’t been seen before historically. I HAVE to believe it is the dying gasp of people of this mindset or I can’t sleep at night. Knowing that they said MAGA IS ABSOLUTELY important. We absolutely need to know that his vehement supporters are of this ilk. We need to shine a light on these cockroaches.
Again, hugs to you. If only the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act had moved to law of the land, when they catch the assholes that did this to Jussie, they’d be prosecuted under that law as well.
AMEN
That people can find something to argue about over this is disgusting. I read one tweet that stated that because Chicago was an overall democratic city, it’s impossible that two prejudiced men would be able to attack someone based on their sexuality and race… SMFH!
I don’t pretend to understand how it feels to be an American citizen in your current climate but its very sad as an outsider to see the reported rise in hatred and intolerance since Trump came into office so I can only imagine what y’all must feel like living in it. Seems like most of the world is going to shit these days.
No one, no matter who their leader is or where they’re located should ever feel emboldened to harm others 😡😡
Ppl who cannot fathom things like this happening in Chicago need a history lesson. Some of the most horrific footage of neighborhoods trying to integrate took place there and is easy to find online.
YUP!!!!
Two words: Cabrini Greens.
????? Are you from Chicago?
No. That area is famous. Friends at Northwestern we’re poor, but not that desperate. It’s not even cheap.
I’m confused by your comments…whatever. It has nothing to do with this. Demolished for years now.
That is a really stupid thought. Chicago is a metropolitan area of millions of people. If 90% are tolerant and/or democratic, that still leaves about a million who are not. And all it takes is 1. We really need to teach critical thinking skills. So dumb.
I mean….I am really scared. I cry a lot more than I used too and feel hopeless. Obviously I’m going to vote and do what I can, but honestly when the people close to you are in agreement with what’s happening….what is someone to do???? Yea…im scared.
Just like with other forms of terrorism, we cannot let fear dictate how we live our lives. What you do is get some counseling. Find a place to volunteer. Limit your time with people who agree with what is happening if you cannot cut them completely out of your life. Do whatever you can do to make the world a better place.
Now get up, wash your face. And make a fucking plan. We all have to fix this. ALL OF US.
Great advice for all of us
Amen!
Right on, TT. We cannot let hate win.
Agree 100%. Cut the cancer of hatred out of your life. Stay FAR away from the bigots and haters and create your own nirvana.
I am sick to my stomach. I am filled with such anger and disbelief that this is our country now. I am so sick and tired of every day the hatred and negativity and the downright vicious vile vitriol that is now becoming an every day part of our lives.
Whether it was this beautiful young man or a homeless person on the streets this is NOT OK, it will never be ok. As long as we sit and let this pass….it isn’t going to.
Read history and how the Nazi’s /HItler came to power. This is all becoming to real. Watching the news every single day there is more and more violence. More veiled language of hate being used on our airways and by people who should be uniting us not dividing us.
I am sick to my stomach for this child and all those who are at the end of the finger of a man who can’t even comb his hair.
I feel the same as you Tamara. I found out about noon and Jussie has been on my mind since. He’s also my favorite, he’s so talented and such a sweet, loving, kind soul. Just a peek at his twitter page, you can see his loving soul in his beautiful eyes and by reading his bio, he’s all about love and making the world better.
I’m so sorry that he had to go through this terror, and that’s what it is, terrorism. My heart is broken for him. I heard he is out of the hospital with cuts, bruises and a broken rib. No word on the bleach. I’m praying real hard that there are no scars because it will always be a reminder. In time, physically he will be okay, but I am worried about his emotional state of mind. You can heal from pain, but healing from an act of violence is hard to do.
Like you stated, this isn’t some backward town in the forties. I feel numb too and helpless to stop this hate. How can we stop these people filled with hate and prejudice? I am livid over this. Jussie received a threatening letter 8 days ago stating that they were going to kill him. What the hell. I am praying they find these monsters and prosecute them to the fullest.
This is so very sad and cruel 😔 I pray Jussie recovers quickly and justice is swift for his attackers.
Yes, however Jussie will never be the same. In time he might he might appear to be the same smiling young man but he has been forever changed. He won’t be able to go back.
This is sickening.
If you are incapable of connecting the POTUS & friends to the increase of bigotry and hatred in our nation then you are blind. You are part of the problem and your bigotry shows. If you disagree get yourself out to shelters and listen to the stories. Ask questions, open your heart and mind. Read a book by a immigrant citizen. I’ve little patience or understanding for you, past time.
Many of the MAGA’s on FB are calling this fake and are trying to say it did not happen 🙁
Jussie has a performance at the Troubadour tonight and flew to Los Angeles last night to keep the date The MAGA’s are saying it is not possible to sing with a broken rib. THEY ARE JUST AWFUL!!
This morning the Chicago police have a still capture of a video they think may be the preps. They also have Jussie on video with the noose around his neck.
It is a trying time in the US right now, but I feel blessed to live in CA
My heart breaks for him and all others that have to face this type of bigotry and hate simply because of their skin color, or sexual preferences. It is beyond belief that in these ages I have already had to start talking to my children that are preschool and 2nd grade about the world we live in and that we should put our arms around and support people that do not necessarily look just like us, or live just like us because inside they ARE just like us when there are so many messages from even the country’s leader that send a very different message. The hate has to stop.
Amen! Prayers up for him after being terrorized and hope the FBI- you know, the men and women who help fight daily for law and order in our country- catch the scum and prosecute to the fullest.
Amen! I am assuming there is a “hate crimes” division? I honestly don’t know. But this is not acceptable. Not in our country, not on our Earth, ever, should this disrespect of humanity ever given a breath of a understanding. It is wrong. Period.
I can’t wait for the perprataters of these disgusting acts of violence and terror against an innocent young man be held accountable for their crimes, in public.
It is truly disgusting and horrific and the current President has normalized and allowed perpetrators of this type of violence to thrive. By not denouncing it and even saying there is blame on both sides after Charlottesville legitimizes the hate. I keep saying to my husband that this administration is costing us a lot of money because I don’t know what to do anymore but throw some money at organizations working to stop the hate. This time http://www.centeronhalsted.org/ got a donation. I am tired and scared of another 4 years of anyone like Trump or Pence.
Thank you. This looks like a worthy cause. And it is in Chicago.
This shouldn’t happen to anyone, PERIOD!
I think we should all wait for the facts to come out before we jump to conclusions though.
What kind of facts are you looking for? 2 white men viciously attacked a black, homosexual man. What facts beyond that do you need?
I feel so sorry that he went thru this. My grandchild is gay and he was beaten up walking home from school years ago and the men were never caught. I do fear for him that’ll keep happening especially in these times. I’m sending some positive prayers to Jussie and his family, nobody should have to go to thru this. Sorry I wrote too much 😉
You did not write to much. Write whatever you need to write. A lot of us are struggling today. This a good place to talk.
My heart and prayers go out to Jussie and his family and loved ones. He is such a genuine soul. Truly authentic and spreads nothing but love and positivity. I hope this only makes him stronger but I know he will need time to heal. It is crazy to me that this can happen in 2019. I just…don’t have words.
I don’t even know who Jussie is but I read about this today. It really made me sick. I love Chicago and it grosses me out that there are still nasty people around who would attach an innocent man. And for what?!?! People are so stupid. I also think that the MAGA stuff is just something dumb white guys are throwing out there like an excuse for bad behavior. My thoughts are definitely with Jussie. I hope there is something downtown to show support for him because he deserves it!
A dear friend of mine was tied up in a chair, blindfolded, beaten, and had his throat cut, and died, in Chicago, because he was gay. That was the cowardly thugs reasoning.
They took a beautiful, young, vibrant soul from this Earth, because he was gay.
He wasn’t hitting on them, just walking down the street, minding his business.
Bigotry is fear based on ignorance.
Anytime we hear a racial/gay slur, or someone’s idea of a joke, we NEED to nip it in the ass, immediately.
DO NOT VENT YOUR PREJUDICE AROUND ME.
YOU SOUND RIDICULOUS AND COME ACROSS AS VERY INSECURE.
Shame their ass and let them know it’s is not to be tolerated.
Chris… how horrific. I am so sorry for your loss. OUR loss. We suffer a loss collectively when someone leaves this plane in such a way. May his memory be for a blessing.
Sorry for this Chris. When things like this happen I think about poor Matthew Shepard being beaten to death out in the country knowing no one was coming to help. 🙁
I’m speechless I’m so upset, depressed, struggling with feeling hopeless about how much hate and ignorance is within our country and its people these days. I try to remind myself of the same things TT has said, we have to try to fight this, it’s our responsibility, we can’t give up, but god, it’s hard.
The hate seems so entrenched, the ignorance so maliciously ingrained, it almost seems impossible to push back against. I have rage too, I want to beat these animals who inflicted this pain on jussie and on all the others before and after him within an inch of their lives.
I am exhausted trying to balance all these emotions every day and that PIG POS in the white house making it worse every day.
god help us
The President had nothing to do with this. The media has now backed off the MAGA reports. It was a horrific hate crime. Showing hate towards the President isn’t going to solve anything. Hate crimes against anyone are something we have to fight together.
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You are wrong. Find a reliable news source and educate yourself before posting umpteen comments denying the facts and supporting this racist, bigoted administration. Police issued a supplemental report indicating those words were said and that the original report was incorrect.
While you are at it, look up the rising number of hate crimes since 2017.
Really, Patti? And you know this how, & in spite of the rise in hate crimes correlated with his administration? Remaining blind & deaf may be your choice, but if so, silence might better go along with those choices.
I am reading this crying. Thank you for posting this! Every day it gets a little more difficult to read the news because there is so much hate.
When Orangeman said there were good people on both sides.. when he refused to denounce white supremicists that were supporting him.. when he makes hateful comments and then refuses to acknowledge how offensive they are, he is affirming and fostering hate and hateful people.
Just went to the Women’s March in Charlotte last week and they had some trans speakers discussing how they had been harrassed constantly, including by SOME police. (Note I’m not saying all police are bad, but hell yes do we have some problems with the police.)
The bottom line is not only do people feel less safe under this joke of an administration, they are less safe under this administration.
I’m trying to be more active in supporting my people. I’m trying to use my white, cis-privilege to be a voice for those who are afraid. Come march with us if you care. Donate to the ACLU. Speak up when someone says something you know is wrong.
Just like Nene said, the fish rots from the head.
And when the going gets rough… google pictures of baby animals and breathe cause if we all hang in there and we join forces… ain’t nothing we can’t do!!
Fact is that statistically hate crimes are up exponentially over the last 2 years. The haters are being given cover and feel liberated as statistics show. Having said all that, there are now concerning aspects to this story coming out. I hope this story was not made up.
You really need to figure out how to determine if you are reading a credible news site or believe shit you heard on Facebook. The story has not changed one iota since the beginning if you think it has, you need to find some critical thinking skills and start relying on sites that are actual credible news sites.
Yep. Sounds like this may not be what it was said to be. If he made this up he needs to be punished. Lord help us if it happened and Lord help us if he faked it!
On the comment regarding hate crime statistics being up I would be very curious as to how they relate to politics. Of the politically motivated ones what percentage are related to the far left and what percentage is related to the far right. I bet the results would be eye opening….
WTF are you talking about???!!! Tamara’s link will direct you to the New York Fucking Times, not some Fox “News” or some scurrilous troll refuge online gossip site. The Gray Lady will miss a scoop before publishing rumor or gossip (like our TT!). Do some research on the Fourth Estate before you accuse an innocent survivor of creating FAKE NEWS. I am disgusted by your ignorance.
Chicago PD reports. Something may have happened to him but as Phaedra Parks would say “something in the buttermilk ain’t clean”. The media has definitely ran with a lot of details that have been proven to be false.
Oh? The media has “ definitely ran?” The media reported facts as they were presented.
You Trump apologists make me sick. Fact is, you know nothing more than anyone else, but choose to disbelieve this man.
Thing is, I choose compassion over cynicism. I choose to believe a man until there’s concrete evidence to prove otherwise. You and your ilk, however, choose to disbelieve, without any more knowledge than the rest of us to shore up your preconceived ideas.
Go to Breitbart. You’d feel right at home.
Sorry Jen, your illiteracy would be fine for a Bravo show recap discussion where you could talk about your love for Phaedra and Porsha but you are the one posting Fake News on this site and I can’t allow it here.
Buh Bye.
Rut ro…
Hate crimes and harassment incidences are up exponentially on blacks, Jews, gays, hispanics. Statistics don’t lie. Anti Semitism in particular is up worldwide. And then there’s Charlottesville. Glad they may have suspects but it’s probably going to be hard to identify folks bundled up in grainy footage. Hope it yields suspects.
Don’t be curious. Look it up. Make sure you get the facts and not spin, so find a primary source. The very definition of a “hate crime” negates your implied “bothside” bullshit.
Thank you, Tamara. For the Patti removal and for your zero tolerance.
It’s refreshing.
Bungalow Chris, I am very sorry for what your friend endured and for the sorrow you still feel today. Likely I will die not understanding why anyone even cares what sex another person sleeps with. I know that hate stems from fear, but why homophobia’s have such fear about that leaves me bewildered.
POST UPDATED POLICE HAVE SOME VIDEO THAT MIGHT HELP. I’ll be looking for Patti! LOLOLOLOLOL
And a few other tinfoil hat wearing bigots who turned up to troll today, spreading hate and revealing their own intellectual and emotional bankruptcy. Fuck them.
I just read on TMZ (apparently it was posted last night and I missed it) that Jussie was offered 24/7 security by Fox last week when the threatening letter arrived and he didn’t want security when he was not working because it’s so intrusive. The rest of the cast was offered it too and I think they probably took it.
He now has accepted the 24/7 security. He missed a couple days of filming but will be back to work this week and he also has a performance Saturday that he is going to keep.
what a sad, horrifying time we are in when this young man needs 24/7 security just to go about his daily life. obviously I want him to be safe and protected, but how sad that this is what it’s come to 🙁
He is in Los Angeles today for his Troubadour performance 🙂
From the inception, this entire thing didn’t sit right. Not as a political chaser, not as anything, other than I like to know the truth, from any side. SO- the deeper we get into this, the more I am leaning toward the fact that this guy used the Nigerians for a political/social/narcissistic reason. There. Said it. Not apologizing. We really need to look at ourselves. And then, when it all seems hopeless and crazy, realize that we are MOSTLY GOOD and mean well. NOT the other way around.
This guy needs help.
I just knew this was too fishy to be real! The rope, the chemical, the MAGA hats…all a hoax!
I am a native Chicagoan and I knew I would be jumped on if I expressed my extreme skepticism. No one wears MAGA hats here and if someone threw a chemical on me, I would go to the ER and have burns or something.
I am not saying that there aren’t racists in Chicago, but this story was exactly that…a fictional STORY!
I’m having a hard time with this. New post.
https://tamaratattles.com/2019/02/16/jussie-smollett-filed-false-police-report-orchestrated-his-own-attack/