Thousands are gathered in Washington, D.C., today for an Al Sharpton-organized rally and march. As the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech draws near, they’re descending on the National Mall to “turn the heat up on voter rights, on jobs and on justice.”
But Rev. Jesse Jackson had a bit of ice-cold water tossed on him while he was turning up that heat.
2 mins is up! Later, Rev. Jesse Jackson! #cutoff #marchonwashington
— Dana Scott (@iam_DanaScott) August 24, 2013
See ya! Just like the other speakers, Jackson was limited to two minutes. Evidently, running long is “frowned upon.”
Rev. Jesse Jackson: "50 years later, we are free, but not equal. Keep dreaming." #MarchonDC50
— Steven Portnoy (@stevenportnoy) August 24, 2013
That time limit seems pretty equal to us, but some weren’t thrilled with the mic-cut.
The crowd does not seem happy with the two minute limit on speeches.
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) August 24, 2013
“@Puritybowers3: @edixon1213 lol” sis? They cut off Jesse Jackson's mic & the band played ON u hear me? Lol!
— edixon1213 (@edixon1213) August 24, 2013
This is getting comical! They cut off Jesse Jackson! The sound man does not play! #2MinsMeans120Seconds #MOW #MarchOnWashington
— Adrienne (@soulpowercoach) August 24, 2013
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https://twitter.com/acarolinagrl/status/371264069522948096
March organizers very strict on 2 minute lit on speeches – cutting off even Julian Bond and Jesse Jackson #MOW50
— Tom Brune (@TomBruneDC) August 24, 2013
Okay, that's just craziness, right there. They cut off Jessie Jackson's speech at the #MarchOnWashington. WTH!!!
— Dudette (@Dudette9t9) August 24, 2013
Love the huge crowds at the March on Washington! Hate the 2 minute time limit!! Very disrespectful to those w/so much 2 say.
— Lorna Rainey (@TheRaineyLegacy) August 24, 2013
The clock-watchers at the March on Washington cut off the grandson of Ghandi, the Hon Julian Bond & Jesse Jackson. 4get 2 minute time limit.
— Lorna Rainey (@TheRaineyLegacy) August 24, 2013
Nobody Got Cut Off at the first march. #MarchOnWashington #ThisKindaSucks #GreatSpeechesRuined
— Joey ??♂️ (@josephbestjames) August 24, 2013
https://twitter.com/mattapuzzo/status/371265388861849600
I feel some kind of way about them cutting off Julian Bond and Rev. Jesse Jackson after only speaking for 2 minutes. #50thanniversary #cspan
— Billy Michael Honor (@BillyMHonor) August 24, 2013
https://twitter.com/sebastianw2087/status/371264460322664448
The organizers are incredibly hardcore about cutting mics when time's up. Jesse Jackson Jr just went silent mid-sentence. #MoW50
— Ben Wikler (@benwikler) August 24, 2013
Maybe they should have cut the mic after one minute:
https://twitter.com/Ayee_Yo_Josh/status/371264791865999360
https://twitter.com/carolinagirl63/status/371268131181703169
Surprise:
Rev Jacksons speech was the longest. He surpassed the two minute mark.
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) August 24, 2013
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