Oklahoma County Commissioner Mark Jennings resigned after allegedly being caught on a recording discussing the murder of journalists and the lynching of Black people.
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The question missing is how many lives? Has this guy ruined in his position of power on account of race.
3 more down👏🏿👏🏿..now just GOOGLEPLEX to go!!!..
You won’t reach him. He’s off at his remote hunting cabin, ruminating on how this is everyone else’s fault, especially that guy he talked about putting a hit on. But, don’t despair, he’ll be on FOX next week, saying he is the victim here, and anyone who says differently is a gosh darned commie socialist radical liberal. 😏
Alleged?
It’s a recording. He resigned. There’s no more alleged.
“Alleged” !??
Resigning means they will be working somewhere else
As a non white or black. 100 percent ive felt ten times more hate from Black Americans than White Americans…
Where is this outrage when blaxx do the actual terrorizing?
difference is they get justice, while the cops get just suspended
I’m not saying that everyone in Oklahoma is Racist but I lived in Southern Oklahoma for a few years, It was the most racist place I had ever lived! The small town I lived in was literally segregated, African Americans and poor Whites on one side of the track, Whites that Appear to have more money on the other side. I can’t believe the things that were said in the workplace and the jokes that were made As if it was all harmless fun, In reality that’s how racism starts out! I seen several situations where people could have definitely sued the company for the comments that were made about them and the upper management and leaders of that company we’re in on it as well. I don’t miss Oklahoma one bit, I will say this I did meet a lot of really good people out there as well!
Imagine all the conversations that weren’t recorded.
That’s scary…
Hes going to be on the YouTube comment section posting racist comments like the rest of these trolls.
for real😂
The dirty cops should be arrested for conspiracy to commit crime / murder
As someone who’s been and lived in Salina Oklahoma (population 800) this is no surprise to me.
Sad people can be so ignorant, if everyone can respect others and mind their own business this country can be a lot greater.
leaving a paper trail is the height of stupidity
Freedom of speech
not freedom of consequences right
HOw many bodys are out there in the county?
Alleged? Wasnt there recordings
NBC great local news coverage but what news source do you recommend people watch to hear ALL the important news going on? We prefer to hear everything , not just what you have decided to report and decided to ignore.
Democracy now, the BBC, al Jazeera, also using the app ground news because it shows you the same story across multiple different news outlets and it categorize them based on traditional bias from the different outlets so you can read far right far left center right center left and very neutral outlets and their different perspectives on the same story
The media pushing racism, again, and they are pushing hard. The story should be more about planning a hit, and on two white guys….
I mean they didn’t talk about lynching black people but I do agree that the murderer plot of 2 journalists is the bigger story
@Taven Strickert That is my point. The media, NBC, said the official resigned after “racist comments.” NBC is pushing racism. The title of this video should have read, “Oklahoma official resigns after plotting murder,” which is a crime.
Remember people we coexist with these folk.
What the fucjkk
What crap. No comment on the other racists in the room taking part in the same racism along with him.
woah who started spreading the accountability juice? I’m digging the vibe.
record these comments we need to get this cancer out of public office. good job
🙄🙄🙄🙄just constantly whining!
Dilbert said nothing wrong.
I don’t know about killing journalists and Black people, but they sure killed their careers.
They always let that big mouth get them in trouble…
A whole 30 seconds with none of the recording played or anything….. Good stuff
The video and audio is all over the web but you aren’t smart enough to look it up on ur own . U failed ur parents and society.
If you’re trying to hear it, PBS had a clip of it. The issue is that the recording may not have been obtained legally. I think you’ll hear people argue it both ways, but I imagine that makes a news organization nervous about airing it or saying anything too strong about the whole issue.
how surprising. A racist person in oklahoma. Who would have thought
Even more racist blacks in Chicago!!
You can be racist! So can we!
I’m shocked!
Why does the title only mention racist comments? I’d think discussing assasination would be more newsworthy.
Come on meannnnnnnnnn. Jesuc christ…ugh.
Should be in jail they commited conspiracy to commit murder
Racist devils
Should have fired him and not let him resign
They let them resign because if fired they can loose some of their pension. It’s why Trump fired people instead of telling them to resign. Just a little inside manipulation to the public. He should have been fired
Power corrupts!💰💰
Future rising star in the Republican party 😂
Need to hold Republicans accountable. They love to claim its not about race. And here they are proving us right lol
We ain’t the party who created the kkk like yours!
What a year it’s turning out to be. Our Heavenly Father is doing a good thing.
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It was just a joke
It’s not the reporter’s who should have left town, it’s the official’s.
😂😂😂😂😂America you have become a comedic tragedy
You can’t control what people think and say, even if you don’t agree. No one has control over another’s thoughts. You can’t make someone like you. Either they do or don’t but its their choice. Racism will never end. Simply a fact. There’s more division and animosity between the races than ever before.
red states and counties are out of control!
So Chicago is doing fine, huh?!
Racist comments?! Hahaha. Saying black people are always comitting crimes isn’t racist. It’s fact.
LOL @ “alleged”
They took off the kkk hood and put on a badge. If you can not stand the people you are supposed to be serving, then why be in public service?
What about prosecuting them for conspiracy to commit murder?
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On God… The white boys in the U.S. Army shouldn’t get to speak until you get the 120th Engineering Battalion HSC Oklahoma National Guard to tell the Department of Veteran Affairs the truth so I receive 100% service connection for my service and another 100% because the white boys were cowards in Oklahoma National Guard and was unfit or unwilling to serve… That’s why I got the medal with the M DEVICE… that’s what that medal means Oklahoma!!! You racist cowards Oklahoma… I got the “All-white-boys-was-p$$y-in-oklahoma” medal on my DD form 214
L-D-R-S-H-I-P Semper Fidelis
Alleged??? They were on tape there’s nothing Alleged about it.
Mtg will go on fox tomarrow and cry about this filth being the real victim.
Judging by how Chicago is doing. Some lynching is in order. But you wokes love criminals and their feewings
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They should all resign.
oklahoma couldnt hide this one
We have to weed out these racist individuals. Not hard to do with them coming out saying racist things while joking with your buddies. Going too far with the racist talk, and thinking everyone will be OK with what you said.
Alleged? Literally have a recording.
They are called ‘pigs’ for a good reason.
Good now get the rope
False headline.
Trumps buddy
This reporter is AWESOME!!
ALL I KNOW IS I HOPE OUR EMBARRASSING GOVERNOR BETTER PROTECT THAT REPORTER AND HIS FAMILY.. HES A TRUE HERO ….
I want to tell him thank you for bringing dignity and character back to the state of Oklahoma..
The guy who left recorder is going to be charged with a crime.illegal to record audio without consent.cops are mad.they will push this.
ALLEGED?! ALLEGED!!!??, ARE YOU KIDDING!!!???
NOTHING LIKE AN EYE WITNESS TO RUIN A TRUE STORY
in a country that belonged to the native Americans. tragic!
What about the other 3?
systematic institutional racism, which is an issue that often goes unnoticed or unacknowledged by many. While I won’t attempt to dazzle you with mathematical equations or statistics, it is important to understand that the history of racism in the United States has left a lasting impact on communities of color.
To begin with, it is essential to recognize that people of color have historically been at a disadvantage compared to their white counterparts. This can be observed in various sectors, such as employment, healthcare, banking, and housing. The economic success that some African Americans achieved was often cut short, as demonstrated by the tragic events in Greenwood, Oklahoma, better known as the “Black Wall Street” massacre.
For many years, African Americans faced terror and intimidation from groups like the Ku Klux Klan, who sought to maintain white supremacy in the United States. This, along with other factors, contributed to putting people of color in disadvantaged positions compared to white people.
Furthermore, the colonization of various regions by European powers had a devastating effect on the indigenous populations. Notably, Europeans exploited the people and resources of Africa, leading to the enslavement of millions of Africans who were forcibly brought to the Americas. The wealth generated by the slave trade and the labor of enslaved people laid the foundations for the prosperity of many individuals and families who continue to benefit from it today.
While acknowledging the contributions of various immigrant groups, such as the Irish and Italians, to the building of America, it is crucial to remember the tremendous cost that colonization and slavery have had on the indigenous and African American populations. These communities had their own unique spirituality, government systems, and ways of life, which were often destroyed or severely disrupted by European colonization.
Even today, the legacy of systematic institutional racism persists, as seen in the different treatment of people of color, particularly in matters like immigration. The unequal treatment of various ethnic groups highlights the need for greater understanding and awareness of the history and impact of racism in the United States.
In conclusion, it is essential for us to recognize the history and consequences of systematic institutional racism, as well as the continuing challenges that people of color face in today’s society. By understanding the complexities and nuances of this issue, we can work together to foster a more inclusive and equitable future for all Americans.
What’s alleged? Wasn’t he on recording?
Rather normal for Oklahoma so I’m not surprised at all.
Woooooow after a meeting for serving the people they discuss lynching the people and the people who would report it. ‘Merica!
I CERTAINLY HOPE THESE FASCIST A$$HOLES LEARN JUST HOW A DECENT SOCIETY TREATS IT’S ENEMIES.
I BET EACH OF THEM WISHES THE PROTECTIONS A FREE PRESS BRINGS INTO ANY TOPIC.
A racist cop in Oklahoma? We’re all shocked
Porch Monkey 🐒
All fake news reports is racism these idiots have lost it how long can you use racism to excuse stupidity fake news is worthless as the biden regime 😂😂😂😂
It’s good to see the community standing in unity.
why is the headline racist comments instead of plotting murders? because it seems they were plotting murders…
This definitely sounds like something that would happen in the dumb old state of Oklahoma 😂
Y alleged lol
they let him resign, police disgust me
I’m more concerned in finding those hit men he mentioned asap,maybe he has used them before.They dug a big hole that they can’t climb out off could face life in prison
resigning without fighting the charges can be admission of guilt
All they have to do is resign? With a full pension no doubt. They should be prosecuted. You can’t be a police officer and openly and casually threaten to murder your citizens.
2023 we r cleaning out the old ways cuz it’s a dying breed.
He should be in jail to for collusion NOW
Unbelievable…this is the mindset of alot of w.p here In America
Resigned? He should be charged with hate crimes and investigated.
America loves to use the word “allegedly” when it’s obvious
THESE MAYONNAISE 🙉🐒🙊 WILL NEVER STOP WITH THEIR RACISM. ITS TIME TO TAKE OUT THE TRASH!!!!!!!
says the invader, you’re dead in the future.
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No room for hate
What? that is Bullsh** racism is so petty now
Make America great again, huh?