Jesse Ready to Call In Chits

Jesse "Hymietown" Jackson offers his insights on Obama and his potential Presidency:

Jews ("Zionists") overwhelmingly support Obama and Jesse says Obama wont forget them:

The most important change would occur in the Middle East, where "decades of putting Israel's interests first" would end. Jackson believes that, although "Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades" remain strong, they'll lose a great deal of their clout when Barack Obama enters the White House.

Jesse "strong arm" Jackson reminds The One that he better give him a seat at the table:

"We helped him start his career," says Jackson. "And then we were always there to help him move ahead. He is the continuation of our struggle for justice not only for the black people but also for all those who have been wronged."

And don't think for a minute that an Obama presidency will put Jesse out of the perpetual grievance business:

Will Obama's election close the chapter of black grievances linked to memories of slavery? The reverend takes a deep breath and waits a long time before responding. "No, that chapter won't be closed," he says. "However, Obama's victory will be a huge step in the direction we have wanted America to take for decades."

On Iraq and Iran Jesse displays his scary expertise on foreign affairs:

"We have a collapsing economy and a war that we have lost in Iraq...He passionately denounces the toppling of Saddam Hussein as "an illegal and unjust act."

On Iran, he strongly supports Obama's idea of opening a direct dialogue with the leadership in Tehran. "We've got to talk to tell them what we want and hear what they want," Jackson says. "Nothing is gained by not talking to others."

Iran has already told us what they want:

Vice President for Media Affairs Mehdi Kalhor said on Saturday that Iran has set two preconditions for holding talks with the United States of America. In an exclusive interview with IRNA, he said as long as US forces have not left the Middle East region and continues its support for the Zionist regime, talks between Iran and US is off the agenda.

Well in all fairness, Obama didn't say anything about meeting without Iranian preconditions, just the United States. Besides, Obama and Jackson aren't going to find those Iranian requirements to be unreasonable anyway.