@@williamsherman1089 I think Mr. Freeman put Don Lemon in his place very respectfully. That's how we should always discuss our differences. I have found that the last "weapon" that the left (and sometimes the right) has is "you're just racist." I don't care what color you are, I don't care what religion you are (or are not), I don't care what sex you are, what sex you think you are or what sex you want to be, as Mr. Freeman said, "If you set your mind to it and have the courage to do it then you can do it." BOTH of them are proof of that.
@@stevelutzke9600 Morgan is Not a a excellent Black man....he is an EXCELLENT HUMAN BEING period. Spoken from an avg white guy or an avg human being. I grew up with Morgan from his days on the Electric Company. Don't really get any better then him!
Dan Jams I think it's possible for almost everyone unless they have some sort of debilitating mental illness or condition, but even then some who suffer in that way manage to succeed beyond even their own expectations.
Consider this, Morgan Freeman came through REAL, hard core racism. Born in 1937, living in Mississippi, Indiana and Chicago, he was in his teens and 20s during the nastiest part of the civil rights era...Jim Crow laws were finally abolished around the time he was 28, he saw some of the worst of the worst and has every reason to bitter, angry and resentful. And yet, he says plainly, racism cannot hold a person back, "It's a good excuse for not getting there." As we have people marching in the streets, angry about all things race and they have never seen an ounce of what Mr. Freeman has seen in his days. His final quote on the matter within the interview sums it up: "Making it (race) a bigger issue than it needs to be, is the problem here."
I came here from Gabon (It's a poor country) with $36, worked hard, went to school (Became a Dr.) and now enjoying the American dream at age 30. There is simply no shortcut to success. Grit, one must have it...
The fact Don Lemon treats Morgan Freeman like this and Sheriff Clarke completely different, even though they aren't saying things much different than one another, is very telling of Mr. Lemon and CNN for that matter.
you're a little dense race is a very important topic when talking about wealth inequality its not like he brought it up out of no where it was relevant to the discussion. He asked Morgan a valid question and was very polite about it and started a conversation.
Carmel Andeberhan Wealth is directly correlated to two parents households, finishing school and marriage before child bearing. Maybe Don could mention that if he is so concerned about HIS people’s inequality. Africans immigrants have a higher average income than native born Americans. 🤔
That's because he is a racist. As Morgan Freeman said in his interview with Mike Wallace all those years ago, if you want to get rid of racism, stop talking about it.
Don Lemon is a sycophant when it comes to talking with celebrities. Even if celebrity goes against CNN's rhetoric, Lemon will momentarily agree with them just to be on good terms with the popular celebs. Then he reveals his true colors in his daily segments.
With so many celebrities virtue signaling left and right, I have found a new respect for Morgan Freeman. Not many in his position are willing to speak what they feel or know to be true.
701 etc: Great comment. I was in shock, a very happy shock, when I heard Morgan's several replies to D L. And let us not forget .... growing up in 1940s and 1950s in Memphis (Morgan's experience) had to be MUCH, MUCH more racist than Lemon's experiences in 1970s and early 1980s in Baton Rouge.
I came as an immigrant student and started with 800 USD on day 1 with the whole month (rent, food etc) to go and no job. Few years later I graduated with a huge student loan and financial recession period with no jobs. Today, about a decade later, I'm enjoying the American Dream in the top 10%. There is nothing stopping you to succeed in this country.
Lol don lemon saying he's tired of talking about racism made me laugh Don Lemon agreeing with Morgan Freeman... Tune in to this interview Don...maybe you'll see that you're part of the problem today!
Morgan Freeman is a class act. Every single time Don Lemon tried dragging him down the rabbit hole, Morgan gave him a taste of the truth. He didn’t like that so he quickly changed the subject.
@@baberRuth not once did I say he wasn’t being respectful. All I said was he’s doing as Don Lemon always does and as does most of the media these days. They throw questions at you to try and steer you in a direction they want you to go. And in this case the agenda was clear and Morgan Freeman saw right through it. Don Lemon was never able to get that “see” or “ah ha” moment he THOUGHT he would easily get. His facial expressions said it all with each answer Morgan Freeman gave him.
@@porschesgt1tt bet Mr Freeman wd give your post a dislike too. Don was politely being a "better" version of self here. But to post your dislike of MSM here is b as in B, s, as in S.
@@baberRuth what are you smoking dude? My original post was about how Don Lemon planned an interview hoping to push an agenda but his guest wouldn’t have any of that. Then you accuse me of saying he wasn’t being respectful, show me where I said this. It seems that most people saw the same thing as I did by the looks of their posts. Let me guess, you’re the type of person that only reads the first paragraph of an article or only watches the first couple of minutes of a video and then acts like he knows the entire content of the piece. And yes, most main stream media is worthless. You’re a fool if you think anything less.
tonymaes88 just looked him up. . I recall who he is now. . Yeah, there's something very endearing about his voice as well as being phenomenal. . Thanks for the reminder
I found that really odd coming from him, and it was kinda cool to hear him say that. I think Morgan Freeman really inspired him to go against what he was told to say. But inspiration wears off sometimes so I guess he went back to his old habits.
He's A not THE voice of reason. Our parents were our voice of reason or whoever we wanted to follow or listen to. If we didn't listen to them? We can't or won't be able to get out of the rut we're in with our lives in society? Try and remember what your parents or whoever had the most influence in your life used with their wisdom. And maybe you can make a difference on your life? Hopefully.
@@earlputnal9124 If your parents were in extreme poverty...with no education...or in jail...or strung out on drugs...or in gangs...or dead...That's NOT the voice of reason. That's a recipe for disaster...unfortunately a large number of people in this country have that as their environment. They need to find POSITIVE role models. Harder to do...if nearly all your role models are bad. Need a LOT more mentors and people engaging in at risk communities...of all races.
I want everyone to watch the part where Mr. Freeman says there's a bus out of here everyday and Lemon's reaction. Now imagine Lemon's reaction to the same statement if it was a white man siting across from him.
Lemon is the prototypical celebrity butt kisser. He would smile and nod to Morgan Freeman, and frown and disagree with Sheriff Clark, on the same topic.
Folks, exhibit A: the difference between "smarts" and "wisdom". Love your shows Morgan. Just put your name on the ticket and you'll be prez. Nothing but love for this man.
y'all are acting like Don attacked Morgan for having a different view or something. They sat down like reasonable people and were able to respect each other and have a polite and guanine conversation despite their different views.
@@jhopestan4517 lol yeah they did. But thats not what don wants he wants to spread a message and he cant do that when someone like Morgan Freeman is there cause Mr.Freeman is smarter and more logical snd just wants everyone to coexist don wants riots and more shootings so he can continue to spread hate and a false narrative on impressionable young teens.
@@jhopestan4517 ln a vacuum you are correct, but this wasn't Don's first or last interview. Don tried to play the race card at every turn and it didn't work. What could he do, call him a deplorable? Don couldn't be his normal self with someone as wise and respected as Morgan.
I watched this full interview and Mr. Freeman believes that humans are more than these physical bodies. We are more than our race, gender, upbringing and environmental conditions. Growing up in poverty I understand where he’s coming from and i also understand why things are not improving in this country because everyone is still looking externally for the solutions they seek and looking external for why things have not changed but in time we all will come to see the answers were always hidden ‘within’ each and every one of us. We are the architects and creators of our reality.
Morgan Freeman seems like a very intelligent, thoughtful person. One of the few Hollywood types that you learn about and they actually earn more of your respect instead of disappointing.
Morgan Freeman is such a wise man and one of my favorite actors. Love it when he makes Don Lemon back pedal and tells him “you and I are proof race doesnt play a role” . He is right! Excuses are what people use. Hard work and dedication can help anyone succeed.
here we are in 2021 and white people are still unwilling to admit that racism is alive and well in American society because it makes them uncomfortable 🙃🤡
@@jhopestan4517 ..are there racist people sure there is...is there systemic racism like these news outlets spew out everyday and virtue signal every day since George Floyd, No there is not and facts and statistics back that up...so stop pushing a fake agenda please..
@@jhopestan4517 yes you are right because you talk about it all the time, I don't know your race but you blaming on the whites is racism too. You stop talking about it then it dies a natural death otherwise you are only creating differences where it shouldn't exist
Crazy part is the interview he had with Morgan freeman was 8 years ago when Morgan said something along the lines of the problem is making it a bigger problem than it really is and here he is still talking about it 8 years later this is proof that it’ll never go away
Morgan Freeman is a success, mainly because he is one of the most talented actors in the world. He made no excuses why he could not attain is goals. He just did it.
The problem most people have is that they don't want to sacrifice and do the work. If you're born into a poor family, success is REALLY hard. But you can have it if you are willing to take responsibility and do it. Making excuses is easy and doesn't cost anything. Most people prefer to make excuses rather than putting in the work to make progress in their lives.
WAY more complicated than that... If you were born in a poor family...in a gang neighborhood...with ultra-high crime rate (murders, shootings, gang violence)...with a VERY high use of drugs and levels of addiction...and your "role models" are dead, in prison, on drugs or in gangs...you view that as "normal"...or the way things are. This is similar in poverty stricken rural white neighborhoods too...most people never leave those environments...it's all they know. Getting solid role models or connections to mentoring is key for getting out of those BAD situations. You can work your arse off in those situations...and you end up dead...or in prison...or leader of a gang...that will lead to the previous two situations most of the time.
@@davidc2838 Poor families exist all over the world and they aren't killing each other. Who is it glorifying gang culture and single parent households? Enough of the excuses it isn't working. Ben Carson came out of inner city Detroit and became the best doctor the world has ever known. Why? Because he didn't make excuses and blame Whitney for everything. Today, they chiseled his name off his highschool. Go figure.
@@mark5862 Baloney. Poor families exist all over the world and MANY are fighting or killing each other...or have to deal with Drugs, Warlords and Gang Members. It's NOT just the US that has these problems. There are PLENTY of countries that the poorest people do NOT have major opportunities, they are routinely pressed into service of the Drug Lords or Local Warlords or Gangs. This is a very prevalent way of life in many countries. Don't think it isn't. If the MAJORITY of your older people in the neighborhood are involved in Gang Violence you have a WAY higher chance of being involved in a Gang. That's WHY Morgan Freeman's parents MOVED from the South, where Racism was HIGHLY prevalent in his youth. It was NOT an area that was likely to have a good outcome for a young black man back in his era.
When people say, as Morgan quoted, "I can't get out of here" his response is spot on. If you don't believe you can get out of there, you probably won't. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
When I think about how financially blessed I've been my entire life here in America, I don't think, I know, that anyone of any race could have taken my exact same path and have the same success, probably more. I know because many were on the same path with me. No unique talent or intellect, no advantage gained from knowing somebody who helped me out, no finances coming out of the gate... I merely graduated high school, went to work at Wendy's, keeping a paper route also, moving on to an entry-level job washing windows, and by the grace of God successfully started up a business with no capital to start with. Only in America can you start with nothing from the ground up, with very little unique ability, and still succeed. God and hard work was it, anyone can have him, anyone can work hard.
John Boehmer no, not only in America, it can happen in many other countries as well. Having grown up in Spain, Amancio Ortega, comes to mind. He was born to a railroad worker in the North of Spain, left school at 14, and started working for a shirt maker where he learned to make clothes by hand. Fast forward 20 years, he opened his first clothing store “Zara”. In 2020, he’s the eighth richest person in the world.
@@LluviadeOrugas I'll agree with that, but the lie that it's so much more difficult to succeed for non-whites because of racism I'm exposing is in America, not Spain.
John Boehmer right, anyone can succeed almost anywhere in the world no matter their skin color or race, and it’s true, it might be easier to accomplish in the US. My husband came to this country from Spain about 25 years ago, speaking barely any English and with just an eighth grade education, but by working hard, never depending on anyone, and saving his money, he was able to invest in income properties, and is now doing very well for himself and his family. He had a goal and didn’t stop until he accomplished it, making no excuses for himself.
@@johnboehmer6683 You're exposing your lack of knowledge...but that's OK...we didn't expect you to understand. Were YOUR parents able to vote in the 1950's and early 60's??? If so, they probably weren't black people in the deep south. Jim Crow was distinctly more harsh on POCs in almost every way. Morgan's Parents had to MOVE from Memphis to Chicago...just so they could get jobs. Don't kid yourself. There are significant disadvantages for POCs in the US. Doesn't mean that you can't get out of it...but it certainly is NOT an advantage. It IS a disadvantage. Redlining for Credit and Mortgages is STILL a thing. So is Gerrymandering to stop people from getting representation in the government. Black people are incarcerated in state prisons at FIVE TIMES (500%) the rate of white people per capita. Killed by police at almost 250% of what white people are killed at per capita. Yeah...it's still a problem in the US. Just cause it's better than in the 40's and 50's doesn't mean that we're there yet.
I was homeless as a child. I was shot out a window by my stepfather when I was 11 years old and soon after was living in rock Island Box car in Warr Acres Oklahoma City. I ate out of trash cans to survive when I first entered the streets. McDonalds would throw away their burgers every 30 minutes. I would hide behind the trash can and dive in right after they were thrown in. I've slept in cement pipes and on top of old Herman Kennard's Grocery store on top of his roof next to the lights to keep warm. Over the course of the next few years I was stabbed several times, suffered broken jaw but no matter what I suffered... nothing compared to the loneliness I felt on holidays. On Christmas Holiday I would sit there on the edge of that Box car and wonder why people simply passed me by. I wondered why there wasn't room in people's hearts to maybe stop and ask "Are you okay" because truthfully "People don't care".. That's a harsh reality that you have to learn. Sure.. they say they care. They say "Well I'd stop" but in reality, they just drive right on by knowing that a 4' tall 80 lb 11 year old kid on a snowy day is sitting all alone on Christmas day all by himself. Many I saw simply judged.. nodded their heads in disgust. When I was 13 I was invited to a church. While there all the gatherings of people congregating together in fellowship stood in circles talking among themselves. I sat in a chair over in the corner not knowing anyone and a middle aged woman who was well dressed and wearing nice clothes walked up with her entourage and stood in front of me and asked... "I heard you were homeless." I replied "Yes Ma'am" and she replied "Well... You're welcome to come and stay in my garage floor.. My dogs won't mind" and she began to laugh. i sat there staring at her lipstick on her teeth as her and her friends all gathered for a chuckle at my expense. I learned the hard way how people truly are. Even those who say they're not that way.. are that way and they don't mean to be. It was 8 years before I would get out of the streets for the longest spell. I went back to the streets at age 25 for a few weeks just to see if I could still do it. there was one huge difference.. After I learned how to get out of the streets.. I had a choice. When I was a child... I didn't. I used to cry myself to sleep when I was little. At age 4 my step father broke both my legs with a cue stick. Before I was 11 he had broken both arms, both legs, 7 ribs, fractured my skull and had beaten me several times to unconsciousness. Finally my life met the streets to get away from him. My mother would leave him soon after.. but that's a totally different story. Today I own a software company. I drive a convertible Mercedes and have a beautiful wife and 3 children and we've been together almost 30 years. I swore I would never allow my children to suffer the pains I suffered. However I realize now looking back.. that we all must suffer in one fashion or another.. because it's how we learn.. it's how we grow.
Anthony WOW. I've had a rough life also but nothing compared to yours!! Briefly; abusive parents and no one cared..everyone looked the other way. We all (8 kids) got out as soon as we could, most by age 16. At first I played the victim - got pregnant and married to an abuser. But two kids and six years later I decided I'd had enough. I left (under threat of death) with two small children and a job I had just gotten making $4/hr before taxes. It is definitely hard when you have young kids to care for but it's not impossible. I did not run to welfare or food stamps but I did get help with daycare costs. My ex didn't want to pay child support but the courts made him and then that paid daycare instead of program. He threatened my life and character for the next 18 years. During that time I worked hard taking care of kids (one learning disabled) with no family support whatsoever. I eventually bought income property and became a landlord as well as work. A tiny 115lb girl learned how to roof, drywall, run electric wire, fix plumbing, etc. I never got rich, actually lower middle class, but I was always a contributer to society a d not a taker. The rest of the 7 kids were whiners about their life and never amounted to anything, on welfare, in jail, or dead at early age. It is all about determination AND responsibility. I was smart with money and paying bills, etc. I never remarried or even had 'help' from a boyfriend because it was important to me to succeed by myself. And not that it should matter, but I'm white.
We have so many parallels. I'm male so obviously I didn't get pregnant but somewhere in that mix of life I got a 16 year old girl pregnant when I was 15. She lived in a wealthy part of town. She and I broke up before she was showing. Years later I found out I had a son who to this day I've never met. I befriended a young kid after my second year in the box car named Richard Segnar. He was from an abusive home too. We watched each other's backs while living in the car. When I was 18, we hitchhiked to Clayton Oklahoma where I joined a Geo seismic company what sent me to school in Houston. I left Richard with his new friends there. I didn't hear from him until 20 years later. We all sort of separated after I turned 18. I wrote a book called "Estoppels" which is available on Amazon. (A lot of political activists have taken to my books and began attacking them lately. Not too sure why.) We suffer pains but we celebrate moments that make us feel like king for a day. I can honestly tell you that the suffering I did was beyond what most people could handle. I'm covered in stitches from head to toe, I've broken every bone in my body in street fights and I've been shot multiple times and yet.. I wouldn't go back and change a thing. With these horrid events that happened in my life... also came adventure beyond anyone's wildest imagination. No need to make things up... because life offers us moments no movie could honestly represent the tale of our stories. I am the Great grandson of the first Native American Indian Senator... Uriah Thomas Rexroat. Grandson of the wealthiest Indian princess Opal Rexroat and son of a famous author "David Sunset Carson author of the Medicine cards. And though my family was from extreme wealth, I lived in squalor. I ate things that would make a billy goat puke and I survived while the rest of my family (Not my brother Jon or Sister Jacqui) but the rest of the family wined and dined in the presence of Hollywood elites and like. I would often read about their exploits and wonder what it would be like to be one of them. To never worry where my next meal was coming from and if I had a warm bed to lay my head at night. I have what I want. I appreciate what I have and I'm thankful to my mother earth for the opportunity to be here.. to have a voice and to make a difference. I love my country and pay homage to all the things she offers and NEVER will I EVER show disdain or disrespect to her and will fight to the death if necessary anyone who would try and take my country away from my children or grandchildren. Because this is the way I feel, I'm being attacked.. being made irrelevant by attrition. I have to say though.. you sound rich. Rich in life.. Rich with adventure and rich with the family you've created. Obviously you're rich with money smarts.. (I'm not.. I'm constantly giving my money to those without when I should be doing something more to help them help themselves.) Thank you for sharing your wonderful story.. I'm sure there's more ahead for you.. so enjoy the journey.
Thank you for your response. I have never felt the need to be wealthy with money but have tried hard to take care of myself and my children. I have worked in public life which enabled me to give hope, love, kindness, and honestly to people who appreciated it more than money (which I didn't have) ever could have provided. I have endured many other hardships but continue to push past it all. I strive to make a good (but humble) life for my children and grandchildren. So I am totally with you on the fight to the death for saving this country from destroying itself. Big oil and big money is the root of all evil, and of late so are selfish minds. I wish the best to you and your family. I will look up your book, quite an accomplishment!! Peace to you fellow spirit.
Estoppels... it's neologism of plurality of placing the stopper in the bottle. Not estoppel in singular past tense. www.amazon.com/Estoppels-Anthony-R-Carson-ebook/dp/B00TT8NFQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497459620&sr=8-1&keywords=estoppels+anthony+carson Thank You.
I must say, the more I know of Morgan Freeman, the more I hear him, the more I see him, the more Respect him. He is a person that inspires, he is a Man that is made to lead. I would not hesitate to follow this Man into the Gates of Hell. He is a Man that I would follow onto Any Battlefield, anywhere. He is just a Great example, in Every way. God Bless, Mr. Freeman. Your last name proves your point.
If we would all just live ours lives based on the words Mr Freeman spoke, we would be so much better!!! The wisdom he spoke was phenomenal!!! We should wake up every morning and start our day with his outlook!!!!
As someone who hates don lemon, he actually wasnt bad here. He's asking questions.. that's what he's supposed to do in an interview. I dont know how all these people have a problem with this particular video
Poverty and a hard life make you strong and real. It is has been the core drive for amazing people like this to go even further than they would have in a different life experience.
