Huge ‘Free Mumia’ 30th Anniversary Event to Celebrate Cop-Killer at ‘Constitution’ Center
- Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:07am by
Buck Sexton
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Convicted cop-killed Mumia Abu Jamal received a commutation of his sentence to life in prison instead of the death penalty this week just days before a massive December 9th rally planned to celebrate his 30th year of incarceration and call for his release.
The event is scheduled to take place in the National Constitution Center– the only museum in the United States exclusively devoted to the Constitution.
Mumia Abu Jamal’s 30th prison anniversary will be celebrated by guests including Cornel West, Michelle Alexander, Vijay Prashad, Immortal Technique, Mark Lamont Hill, Ramona Africa, Michael Coard, Louisa Hanoune, Amiri and Amina Baraka, IMPACT Youth Repertory Theater, and the African Dance Ensemble, according to Freemumia.com.
Author Michelle Alexander appears in a promotional video for the Mumia’s 30th Anniversary event. In that clip (below), she ties the convicted cop-killer’s plight to that of all incarcerated people, stating that:
“The struggle for justice in Mumia’s case is part of a larger movement to end mass incarceration and the demonization of poor people of color and all those who are willing to stand with them in their fight for social and racial justice.”
Below is the video promoting Mumia’s event, including one speaker who makes the claim that “the justice system has utterly and completely failed Mumia Abu Jamal.”
Mumia has expressed solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement in his radio broadcasts from prison, and it is expected that Occupy Philadelphia will show up at the Mumia event in full force.
And this comes to The Blaze from Pennsylvania political cartoonist Tim Hartman:
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Comments (156)
Tickdog
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:32amso go take him out.. jeeze..
Report Post »BuggiOlleo
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:27amYou may wonder why this new Homeland detention is a big deal..In this guys case, he should have been put down years ago..By letting these Socialists have their way, I gotta wonder if gasoline truly is flammable..Common Sense should have prevailed in most of these Death cases by 20 years..Jim Morrison is dead..Will not be coming back and neither will Napoleon..Throw some dirt and have a BBQ at least Abdodoos’ spirit would be free..30 years?! No one in Pennsylvania cares enough to cast a decent vote..Do Amish Vote..Amish would make Ggg-reat Pennsylvania Politicians..and State visitation would certainly increase..
Report Post »jjones
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:27amyou are an idiot. please take your bigotry elsewhere
Report Post »drago
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:26amThis slimebag muslim pos kills a cop, and these idiots want justice for him. I have some justice for him, gerber or bushmaster,Which shall it be mister cop killing muslim pos?
Report Post »aLinedog
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 11:07amHAHAHHAHHAHA! I LOVE my Gerber! With all those attachments we could do away with waterboarding! :D
Report Post »Consumers notice: Don’t settle for a fake. My military issue Gerber was still running strong after nearly a decade -then I forgot it was in my carry-on. ::SIGH:: TSA. I wore out two facsimilies within three years. So if vigilante retribution is in your future remember: murderers deserve the best, don’t settle for less!
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kickagrandma
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:13amHe is. He just doesn’t know it yet. So are all of his supporters and the hate-filled ignoramuses that following along in their drug induced lemming-like world.
I do pray that we are called out of this world before these “useful (and disposable) idiots” wake up and realize they have been used, bruised and tattooed by satan. Won’t they be some surprise?
Our job now as I see it is to intercede on our knees for them and for GOD HIMSELF to send a revival to this land NOW. We cannot wait another day…..
“FATHER, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” In JESUS’ MIGHTY NAME we pray, amen.
Report Post »quicker
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:09amThis guy was on death roll for 30yrs,sounds like 29yrs to long.Should have rode the lightening long ago .This system of endless apeals is stuppid.
Report Post »Nepenthe
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:29amYes, people whose doubt is in serious question should not have the opportunity to challenge their death sentence. That is how they do it in Texas, right? Science and facts are irrelevant, all that matters is satisfying the blood thirsty mob who somehow claim to believe in Jesus Christ. Pro-life indeed.
Report Post »menticide
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:53amNepenthe, trust me, I’ve been following this case for decades, this is pretty close to an open and shut case. Mumia is proof that you can be caught red-handed, smoking gun in hand, and with enough eyewitnesses to convict just about anybody, and you’ll still have your obnoxious vocal supporters.
I firmly believe that most of Mumia‘s followers do not think he is innocent and they just think it’s cool that he murdered a cop.
Report Post »TheGoodKindaLib
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 8:06amHey moron, the way I understand it went down he killed a cop in cold blood, they caught him with the gun and spent shell casings (revolver) and tied the bullets from the cops body through ballistics to the weapon. I missing the part where there is doubt about this POS’s guilt. I say he deserves exactly the same amount of mercy he showed toward the police officer…..fry his @$$ yesterday he has lived far to long!
Report Post »PA_BOB
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:59am@Nepenthe: As a PA resident my whole life, I know all too well the background and arguments made in this case, and what has and is going on here is an abomination. You, my friend, are an idiot. You talk about “serious doubt”??? How about there being absolutely overwhelming and convincing evidence to convict, incarcerate, and execute a cold blooded killer???
I’ll gladly change my view on your intellect when I see your FACTS on the case and your sources. Reading the actual court transcripts; referring to factual evidence presented; and reading the counter-arguments (backed by FACTS) to the “Free Mumia” propaganda might change your mind. Or did you just watch HBO, since reading something so boring and immaterial as court transcripts or books on the subject (ones that present both ends of the spectrum) is probably too much for you?
And, I still have to wonder why HIS OWN BROTHER, who was the reason Jamal got “engaged with officer Faulkner” in the first place, has never–in 30 years–testified, spoken up, or defended him???
Sorry, but this BS has gone on way too long. He should’ve met his fate years ago and be resigned to history in the same way others of his ilk have been: forgotten.
I highly encourage folks interested in a quick run of the facts and to debunk some of the insane myths presented over the years to go to http://www.danielfaulkner.com (not my site, but one set up by friends and family of Officer Faulkner).
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 11:04amSend him to Texas or Oklahoma and he will shortley be excuted. While that process is being played out he won’t be on his radio show. He may have freedom of speech but just to visitors not the whole world. No wonder all the states in the North have so many problems – you are more worried about people in prison than the working stiffs that are paying the bill.
Report Post »RichNGadsden
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:08amI get the sickening feeling that should 0bama loose his second term we can expect to see a multitude of such criminals to be pardoned all across the nation. I’m not a believer in conspiracy theories, but I get the feeling there is a secret team within DOJ quietly putting together just such a list.
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:14amRICH…..
Report Post »This will not stop now that the death sentence has been removed.
Like the radical tree-huggers who get one, than another, than another area of public land closed to public use, the lovers of murder will now want Jamal freed.
decendentof56
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:22amAnother thing, Rich………
Report Post »If you read “INJUSTICE”, by J Christian Adams, you’ll know just how much the DOJ is racially motivated.
I already knew, from the DOJ not prosecuting the New Black Panthers in Philly, amongst other things, that Holder and his boss (Obama) were settling a score with America…White America.
If you read that ONE book, you will have things come into focus.
Militant Blacks are becoming more militant, and its because of haters like Obama, Holder, the CBC (with its cast of racist haters like Waters, Jackson, etc).
All the above know that the DOJ is going to spin things in their favor.
momsense
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 8:44amThey’re his brothas ans sistas OF THE BLACK PANTHER MOVEMENT. CRIMINALS PROMOTING CRIMANALITY–INCULDING THE POS IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
Report Post »SLARTIBARTFAST
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 8:50am@RichNGadsden
Report Post »I think this is one of the scariest possibilities (probabilities?) I’ve read in some time. He could start a race war just…like…that! Don’t forget that pardons come with full restoration of civil rights, i.e.; voting rights and firearms ownership.
NOBAMA201258
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 10:08amholder will be the 1st one pardoned, anyone else think he’s gay?
Report Post »merrick29
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:00amWe are in serious trouble!
Report Post »NewLife56
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:59amThis is sad, and the whole Progressive movement is sad
Report Post »Navymommy
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:58amI watched Cornel West a couple of weeks ago and all I could think was ‘Dude, the 70′s called, they want their cartoon character, angry brutha back. Right on’. I couldn’t believe his schtick! Hysterical!
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 9:28amProblem is ther are people who actually believe what he says. The same problem with all their “leaders”. Very scarey.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:57am.
Report Post »Cheaper to just shoot’em………
kickagrandma
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:07amDrones?????
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 7:59am.
Report Post »No I was thinking more along the lines of two the back of the head, and dump’em in a hole…..
McNamara
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 9:18amI love a 50 cent solution..
Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:56amSAM put the pipe down and try to get some sleep.
Report Post »BillyPenn
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:54amTo my fallen brother in arms Daniel and all other fallen brothers; I weep for thee.
From 2006 to Feb 2009 seven Philadelphia Police Officers have been killed (executed) in the line of duty. Six of the seven in a little over a year, Oct 2007 to Feb. 2009. The killer(s) have either received life or their death sentence is under appeal. One incident was vehiclular homicide and if I remember correctly that person received the max, which was 20+ years.
Report Post »momsense
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 8:49amPhilly here too–they should have executed this POS the day he was found guilty.
Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:52amIs your co-workers aunt-t going to donate her earnings to this guy when he gets out ? Is that where you were trying to go with this or what.
Report Post »momsense
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:51amI hear your pain. i retired at 62 becuse if I had stayed at my job–I would have given back more than 50% of my income to taxes, union dues and other criminal confiscation of my paycheck.
Report Post »Retiredcop1
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:50amHe shot and killed a cop in cold blood. He did not kill Officer Faulkner for some revolutionary cause, but for a personal reason. He is a “journalist” in name only. The liberal/socialist/communist establishment won by keeping this dirt breathing. They will not relent until this dirt is released to be celebrated on TV and throughout our media. Learn what happened, and by all means, keep this dangerous criminal behind bars. He deserves to be locked up as long as Officer Faulkner is dead.
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:45amCan’t wait for the White House party for Mumia. Should have put him down like a rabid animal.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 9:55amYeah…tim robbins, beyonce, jz….they’ll all be there with their posses and their marxist leader toasting the day the music really died.
Report Post »rambosharley
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:45am@ ARI BEN TZION….Thanks …I was wondering what the h*ll an “Immortal Technique” was! Now That I have a sliver of info…I know now why I didn’t know him…..because he’s a MORON!
Report Post »HeWalksOnWater
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:40amAmerica is finished.
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:51amLiving near Philly, I’ve heard about this over the years. Jamal is a murderer. Period!
To see “We The People” and Jamal’s picture next to it is truely offensive to me.
To all those supporting the Black racist and murderer Jamal….you are the worst of the worst.
Now, mark my words…you will see a push to have him freed.
Report Post »These are Black racists and White idiots behind this. The dregs of humanity, anarchists, racists.
MrMagoo
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:33amThey won’t stop until the USA is just another 3rd rate crap hole.After all,its their true heritage,born here or not.Some people’s imbedded(in their genes) culture was never meant to experience life in a free and lawful society.They’d rather tear it all down and live under the rule of a tyrant.It comes natural to them.
Report Post »000degrees
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:47amRadio broadcasts from prison?????
Report Post »aLinedog
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 11:29amHrmm. Perhaps there is a gene that leads one toward submission. Doesn’t mean that any race is, or isn’t, disposed to any form of government. Genes are recessive and dominant, often switching roles with each generation.
Report Post »Taking the above as a given I have to say that your commentary equates to radical, close-minded nonsense. However you are right that some have been trained/raised to lean in said direction. I believe that you will find it is in our best interests as a culture to change/remove those negative influences that lead segments of our society to behave in a counter-productive manner.
Any legal resident of the United States, not engaged in behaviour designed to ‘fundamentally change’ our country into something it isn’t, should be embraced as a fellow -not judged by the behaviour of others.
My apologies to any that the following may apply:
The United States cannot exist in a Islamic world. The Koran’s dictates are opposed to the societal beliefs of our people. I am not speaking Theologically, but Secularly. Our freedoms are in contradiction with Muslim beliefs. ((Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Choice, Freedom of Religion are all counter to the Koran.))
The Bible calls for tolerance and understanding, love and compassion for your enemies. Violence is ONLY permitted for self-defence -presuming that God doesn’t want his people to walk blithely into the ovens.
The Koran calls for Conversion by the Sword, though a nuke would be more effici..en..t. uh-oh.
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MrMagoo
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 9:06pm@Linedog,
“I have to say that your commentary equates to radical, close-minded nonsense.”-linedog
I don‘ ttake anything as a ’given’ nowadays.Your damn right its radical and I call it as I see it.I’m tired of the P.C. crap.I’ve been open minded for over half a century.There comes a time when you call a spade a spade(no pun intended),instead of beating around the bush and playing nice.I’m sick of playing nice.Whats glaringly obvious needn‘t be sanitized or made to look like what it isn’t.
The people in this article DISGUST me for many reasons,let alone the Cop Killer.Black,white,the color isn’t of major importance.I‘ve watched and read about these evil SOB’s since the early 60′s and they never change.A jungle mentality with a hatred of all things good,decent and organized/civil.
“The Bible calls for tolerance and understanding, love and compassion for your enemies. Violence is ONLY permitted for self-defence -presuming that God doesn’t want his people to walk blithely into the ovens.”-Line
Well,I guess I’ll be God damned if wait until my life is on the line.Its high time to be PRO ACTIVE,instead of reactive.Anyone who loves the USA and understands its short history knows this.
Report Post »rlimike
Posted on December 11, 2011 at 4:42pm@MRMAGOO … you are correct the way they operate is > if they can’t steal it, eat it or f__k it ,then they destroy it.
Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:27amNow these people are demanding the release of a killer. Hell lets let em all out in these protestors backyards. What`s the difference between this guy and the rest of the killers behind bars. A convicted killer with a radio show from within prison walls. That could never be a problem. Amazing inner city life does to the minds of people. Like animals in a zoo.
Report Post »Ari Ben TZion
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:31amOnly in America would this group of illiterate, lice infected baboons be given a platform.
Report Post »menticide
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:40amMost of Mumia’s supporters claim that he was framed and he is some sort of political prisoner. I think most of them do not actually believe any of that, they just defend him because they do not like the police, and Mumia’s a writer, a radio personality, and has put out albums.
Having grown up in Philly, I can tell you that the further you get from the city, the less likely you’ll hear much in the way of the actual facts surrounding this case.
I can‘t believe it’s been thirty years, I actually remember hearing about the murder of Daniel Faulkner pretty soon after it happened, and the man’s family has still not seen justice.
Report Post »ricrhino
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:25amI did not you could have a radio Broadcast from Prison?
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 9:01amNormally you can’t but apparently in this case they make many exceptions.. Including broadcasting radio from you prison cell.. Ask him when the last time it was he had a steak ( they don’t serve steak in prison ) you’ll be surprised by his answer, course, if he tells the truth.. Trust me, they are taking mighty excellent care of this dirt bag..
Report Post »pazzo242
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:24amIn my best Ross Perot; “Do you hear that flushing sound. It’s your country going down the toilet”
Report Post »Ari Ben TZion
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:28amQuotes and lyrics from: Felipe Andres Coronel A.KA., Immortal Technique
I jerk off inside books and give life to words.
- Immorta Technique
“The government took Nazi scientists from Germany
To design nuclear rockets and ways of observin’ me
‘Cause their pathetic attempts, didn’t work to murder me
When this country was conceived, these bastards never heard of me
But now I hold the souls of slave masters eternally”
- Revolutionary Vol. I – Creation & Destruction
Report Post »wntsmallgov
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:19amI can tell you if he is freed then there is no justice in America anymore. I am a relative of a Police Officer, and I find this so called rally offensive.
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 6:11amHolder will have obama pardon him
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