Republicans Drool Over Wright

For the sake of our party, drop out of the race now Obama.
Mr. Obama is arrogant and lacks the judgment and character to be POTUS.
Obama’s many speeches, books, and online posts reference and in many ocassions duplicate sermons, words, or books by the Rev. Wright.
Rev. Wright specifically endorses black theology and regularly quotes and/or references persons who are historical figures in black theology (this includes, James Cone).
As Rev. Wright has said on many ocassions, you should read James Cone. That is what Obama believes in (black theology). In Cone’s words, he believes that the only God that should be worshiped is the one who will empower the AA community and *destroy* the white community. If you think I am making this up, go read for yourself.

obama can’t win with these close ties and excuses for wright. if we want a dem president, we must nominate hillary. how dare him put wright and ferraro in the same sentence.

There is a saying “you are judged by the company you keep”. That says it all.

“Spiritual advisor and mentor” has become “my former pastor”. It isn’t Rev. Wright who is the problem it is Senator Obama and that is a shame. What makes it worse is that once again the cable news shows I respected, not Faux News, are calling those of us who question Obama as racists and “knuckleheads”. They are dead wrong. We are strong liberal Democrats – not Reagan Democrats – who are appalled that he would stay a close associate of Wright, who would not speak out until caught red-handed. We had hope for him and now we don’t. We dread McCain and will end up voting for him even though we swore we would never vote Republican. We are sickened by the morons in the Klan (all five hundred of them) and we are sickened by the morons who “lynched” the Duke Lacrosse Team. We are sickened by the neglect of Katrina victims, and we are sickened by the beating of a white kid in Jena who had nothing to do with the noose in the tree. We are sickened by Mark Furman and we are sickened by the OJ Simpson verdict and the reaction to it. If your spiritual mentor is a nut then find another who isn’t. If you can stand by someone who doesn’t understand that hundreds of thousands of white (and many black) soldiers were killed or wounded fighting slavery then you have problems. If you stand by someone who remembers Hiroshima and forgets Pearl Harbor then you have problems. If your spiritual advisor forgets that two of the three freedom riders killed in Philadelphia, Mississippi were white then you have a problem. If you won’t wear a flag pin because it is phony patriotism (it is), but give a speech on race in front of eight large American flags then you are phony.
And the Senator won’t address the basic question: aren’t you afraid of many black men just like your grandmother was afraid? Not all, but just like being afraid of a bunch a rednecks don’t you have some trepidation in certain environments?
Senator you are making Republicans of your friends. We are the ones who praise Dr. King, Andrew Young, Nelson Mandela….We are the ones who want to move forward.

This election will be won on policy, governing philosophy, and the use of the media to explain those two things. Not on bomb throwing.
Wright will not go away with or without these “strategists”. The GOP should forget about him and focus on policy innovation.

I think the speech failed to allay real concerns.
The truth is that he lied to the American people when he said he was not aware of these beliefs just a few days ago.
Plus if he can’t influence the line of thinking of his 20 year spiritual adviser how the heck is he planning to unite all of America.
I think his big flowery fancy speech was just an attempt to change the conversation. It was politically motivated.
He did not allay any of my concerns.

Let me get this straight. 65 percent of people polled want to get out of Iraq, but they won’t vote for Obama because of what some other idiot said. So i guess everybody will vote for a tired old man named McCain who has no policy differences with Bush. No wonder were so loved in the world.

MaCain will November election. Once the RACE CARD has been played by the Clinton CAMP neither She or Obama will win in general election. Republicans are now happy than ever.I am a DEMOCRAT but we will definitely lose in November.

I don’t understand…he gives a speech on race and that forgives the fact that he sat with his wife and two daughters listening to the sermon of his minister for all these years where he preached hatred toward America and the white race? I believe if it was the other way around and Hillary was in this position the outcry would be enormous. Come on who can really say it wouldn’t be that way? And if it were the case, it should be.
When he speaks of his white grandmother and words she has spoken that he disagreed with I am just amazed. It is a little different when a grandmother says those words and a minister that you don’t have to attend that church. You can find a church with views similar to your own. I thought the comparison there was just wrong.
Another big problem I am having with this whole situation is where last week he said he never heard his minister speak these hatred words before and in his speech yesterday he said he had. So he isn’t always truthful with us, which I think politicians aren’t (including Hillary and McCain). The problem I have with his truthfulness is that he has come across from the beginning that he is different. And that is what he has run on. As time has gone by we are finding more and more he is a politician and will say what people want to hear. I don’t see CHANGE here at all or a UNITER. I think we are more divided than ever.

If Rush, et al, is against him, then he is probably the most honorable, smartest, and best candidate for president. Obama in ’08.

I agree with the post of Frank Fletcher. Howard Fineman called working class democrats “knuckleheads”, Chris Matthews, Fineman, and many others at MSNBC continually refer to us as “downscale democrats.” For people so in love with Barrack Obama, the uniter, the NBC media talks about working class folks like we are ignorant idiots! Clinton and McCain at least speak to us and show respect for working class values.

Lois,
The difference between OBAMA’s grandmothers podium and that of Reverend Wright is tremendous. Reverend Wright broadcast to thousands of people. I viewed my own grandfather’s rascism negatively. OBAMA knew that Wright was rascistly offensive. Having known that OBAMA made the decision to put Wright on OBAMA’s campaign. This shows a FAILURE in JUDGEMENT, you cannot say it is anything else. It’s more than forgiveness, it’s sanctioning. Do you remember when OBAMA lashed out at IMUS, rightfully so, and condemned IMUS, and said he should be fired. What OBAMA has done is tantamount to HIRING someone that has made remarks about 1,000,000 times more incendiary than the the stupid IMUS remarks. OBAMA no longer appears to be of Presidential caliber. Sorry, that’s where the dominoes fall.

Uh oh! There go the red states that Obama thought he had sewn up. With not being able to carry the blue states that went to Clinton, Obama can’t win. Even the independents will have second thoughts as more info comes out about his relationship with the racist, America-hating Wright. And no one has even looked at Obama’s wife! I’m sure she has some racist, America-hating skeletons in her closet.

People are combining religion and politics together. This is quite wrong.
For those who think what is said in church will help them to change their lives, then take it and stop complaining about healthcare, education, economy etc.

The Republicans can just wait until November’s general election.
The Republicans are not untouchable when it comes to; the Iraqi war, the economy, race relations, consumer confidence, Investment bank failure maybe more failures, New Orleans, the environment, oil prices over $100.00, gas price almost $4.00 a gal, Global Warming the US fail to act responsibly wouldn’t sign treaty, no child left behind a failure in Urban centers, Mid- East Peace Plan a failure, Afghanistan flair ups US still bogged down, Unbalance Budget, Two Trillion and counting debt, we are a debtor Country and no longer creditor Country.
cCain best days are behind

It was the democrats who made this about race and now your blaming the republicans, we are not suprised but we are amused as we see it for what it is trying to deflect the damge you loons are doing to your own party.
You dems have split right down the middle and now as wright says the chicken are comiong home top roost.bets of luck in November bwhahahahahaha

since when has it been a news story to simply post all of the extremist rhetoric from the most divisive partisans of one political viewpoint in response to the comments of a presidential candidate? so as not to leave any ambiguity in the rhetorical point that i am trying to make i will answer for you: this has NEVER been a NEWS story. ps. i really love the last line: “what do you thing?”. rofl. that will really elicit some balanced and thoughtful discourse.

i don’t think much of Rush but i know that he’s right on this one and i think most of you do too. for 20 years Obama listened to this wack job. i would be ashamed if my pastor was constantly bashing blacks or any race. i certainly wouldn’t put up with it for 20 years

Sam,
You’ve got a great way of putting this in perspective. The Beltway liberals are condoning class warfare with their code speak. Good catch on that downscale Democrat label by Chris Matthews. There is nothing but pure arrogance coming out of Matthews and MSNBC these days. These media guys are trying to create a civil war in the Democratic Party; the problem is Barack Obama ain’t no Abraham Lincoln, and that’s where they’ve placed their big money bets. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, HILLARY CLINTON continues to plod along in a race that is looking like a rabbit versus a turtle. The Republicans are already starting to dream about a tasty little rabbit stew offered by OBAMA, and pulling out the recipes. I’m definitely a downscale DEMOCRAT who will be voting for a persistent and somewhat remarkable turtle.

It is interesting that nobody – absolutely no one! – contradicts this “fiery pastor”‘s statements about the US’s role in the world’s affairs: we DID nuke two Japanese cities, we DID back up the apartheid government of SA, we DID start numerous wars far away from our shores. All of the above actions of the good ol’ USA DID kill scores of people of all races and colors – and we have always found good justifications for our governments’ actions.
We just don’t like if someone calls a spade a spade – it is a “hate speech” and the person associated with it is politically dead. Too bad for Obama that he didn’t think of that fact 20 years go…

Collision of law andpolitics

As the sugar plum fairies of attack ad politics dance in the dreams of Obamas opponents, and Republicans Drool Over Wright, there is one big unanswered question yet on the table.
Can the video clips of Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. ever be used in p…

Collision of law andpolitics

As the sugar plum fairies of attack ad politics dance in the dreams of Obamas opponents, and Republicans Drool Over Wright, there is one big unanswered question yet on the table.
Can the video clips of Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. ever be used in …

All the democrats have to do to combat the preacher problem.
Do you want more of the same? If so, vot for John McCain.
Very simple.

THIS HATEMONGER OBAMA HAS SHOWN HIS TRUE COLORS NOW….HE MENTIONED HIS GRANDMA MAKING REMARKS WHENEVER SHE SEES BLACK PEOPLE, AND HE HAS TO CLINCH BECAUSE OF WAHT SHE SAYS? INSTEAD OF DENOUNCING THE PASTOR, HE TURNED IT AROUND AND MAKE IT SOUNDS LIKE IT’S HIS WHITE FAMILY AT FAULT WHY RACISM IS WITHIN THE BLACK COMMUNITY…C’MON THIS OBAMA NEEDS MAJOR PSYCHOLOGY TREATMENT, IT’S 2008 GET OVER IT, WE ALL BEEN DISCRIMINATED OF DIFFERENT FORMS. PEOPLE DISCRIMINATES AGAINST ANYTHING FROM HOMOSEXUAL, OBSESED PEOPLE, UGLY AND FINANCIAL STATUS WE ALL BEEN THERE AND TIME TO MOVE ON…BUT LOOKS LIKE THIS OBAMA HAS BROUGHT UP THE PAST AND WHAT DR. KING HAD WORKED REALLY HARD TO GET RID OFF….THANKS OBAMA YOU ARE A REALLY UNITING THE COUNTRY…

WestCoastMessager, always republicans wanted Hillary as their opponent because they can bit her easily since she will solidify their base, therefore Hillary and republicans are getting together to destroy HOPE for America. Lest us remember that democrats have lost the House and Senate under Bill Clinton, same scenario will happen if Hillary is the nominee, McCain will win the White House and the republicans will support him to regain both House and Senate. OBAMA08.

Hillary and McCain are relieved. They are watching Obama self-destruct without having to get their hands dirty.

It’s a sad day when I find myself agreeing with Rush Limbaugh.

The sky is falling.
The sky is falling!

How convenient for Mr. Obama, and how hypocrytical. ‘I can’t disown this hate spewing piece of garbage any more than I can my own White grandmother’. But I don’t have a problem with kicking Mr. Imus and Ms. Ferraro to the curb on the QT, but then, they aint my bros and sistas. What an empty suit, with his own (and his mentor’s)agenda. If you want to see Sharpton, Jackson, Farrakhan
and his other real heros as cabinet members and advisors to the President of this great country, give this smooth talking clown your vote. Apparently Obama is just another self annointed ‘victim’ of his past, looking for payback. It will be a long time before another black person will be given this opportunity, maybe when the majority of them get over the victim mentality.

Yes, the Obamabots love his great performance. He stood during his speech with eight American flags, while delivering his performance.I never seen so many flags around any presidential candidate. He NOW ends his speeches on the campaign trail with “only just words” he never use to utter, “God Bless America” and still makes exuses for his hate mongering pastor. You can see Obama wants to be president soooo bad, even if he has to perform the greatest patriot performance of a life-time.

Seems to me that this counry is much more willing to follow the medias lead and elect some nut case male rather than admit a woman can do a better job.
It’s not about black and white..it’s about a bunch of op ed talking mouths
trying to preserve their little male egos by making sure a female does not occupy the Oval office.

I’m SO tired of hearing that people who don’t care for Obama because of his lack of judgment and racism are racists themselves because they don’t want this man in office. I don’t want Obama because he is a racist. It’s because I abhore racism, in all of its facets and colors, that I would never vote for him. I hope from the bottom of my heart that people look past the smokescreen he is putting up and look at who he really is. His actions speak so much more eloquently than his flowery speech. I honestly believe he could be very dangerous for this country and put us back 100 years in terms of race relations. I don’t find him uplifting or empowering. Frankly, the “change” he offers is terrifying. What I wonder as well is why there is such a fear among Obama supporters to look honestly at him. Rather than doing that, there is a “sheep-like” reliance on a “we shall overcome” mentality which is missing the entire point. Obama is a racist. Attending the church for 20+ years, taking his children there – it speaks volumes. I honestly feel sorry for people that are unable to intelligently view the situation and are so caught up in the rhetoric that it’s easier to say someone is racist for not supporting him, than to admit you’ve made a monumental error in judgment in supporting this man and start looking for who would truly be an honest and unracist person to help lead our country.

great speech? No, it was a lecture and accusations by a hyprocrite who fails to take responsibility for his actions and poor judgment. He labels Ferraro and white men voting for Mccain racists, but not his pastor and not his own supporters.
Obama will not CHANGE his church, then he cannot change America.

What right do Republicans have and how credible can they be trying to influence american voters? They are as much to be blamed as President Bush for the woes this country now faces, and for the mess in Iraq. In 2004, they played to the vulnerable sentiments of voters to get President Bush elected. Surely, they can’t expect American voters to fall into their dirty trap a second time?

The GE will not be a cakewalk for the GOP, but it seems a heck of a lot easier compared to just a month ago.

I am a democrat. But first and foremost I am an American. Rev.Wright’s racist, hate filled comments are inexcusable. Although I am a Clinton supporter I had decided that if Obama became the party’s candidate I would support him. I can no longer do that based on the fact that Obama has refused to reject Rev.Wright with his racist, divisive, and hatred for the USA mentality. Just rejecting the Rev. Wright’s comments does not go far enough. What happens if Obama becomes the US president? Will the Rev. Wright become the spiritual leader to the country? Will he be in the White House? He surely has Obama’s ear. Obama continues to consider the man his mentor and spiritual advisor. I have to ask myself if I would want to see this person, a “so called” minister who has damned my country and called it the USKKK of A involved in my government, even in the spiritual aspect, and my answer is NO. If Obama has listened to and associated with this radical for over 20 years, then he is not the man he claims to be. He will not get my vote.

BKMC,
You don’t think that the Republicans base will be solidified against OBAMA by the REVEREND WRIGHT? The claim that HILLARY CLINTON is somehow more incendiary than OBAMA will be to the right is already out the window and down the street. For the right this has become more than electing MCCAIN, it has become about protecting AMERICA from corrosive internal influences. That’s not my viewpoint, I think OBAMA may be tolerable as a President, even though I don’t think he is truly Presidential caliber. However, I can understand completely how some or even many in America will not be able to trust him in that role. I think those that are wise in the Democratic Party know that this has become HILLARY’s election. I fully expect you will see a stoppage of all Super Delegate moves to OBAMA or those candidates that do move to OBAMA will be facing Reverend Wright footage in their own congressional and senate races. This is truly a sad day for the DEMOCRATIC party. Shame on OBAMA for putting us in this position.

Shame on Obama, and now I understand his wife’s stance on hating America now too. Given the twenty year relationship with the hate mongering of the spiritual (and now political) mentor of Obama and his wife Michelle-their “pastor” and their dear close friend-Farrakhan- of course she thinks America is a “MEAN COUNTRY” . Look at the company she reveres and keeps. To think of this woman who has always been ”ashamed of America” as the first lady of our Nation- is absurd. Here is a woman who has the privilege of attending Princeton University, as Senator her husband directed tax payers money (a million dollars) to her employer- a hospital where upon she received a raise of over $200,000 !! And SHE is ashamed of MY country! Look what the taxpayers gave to her and her family- and her employer, and her first class education probably would not have occurred if she grew up a citizen of any other country. This woman has been given so much, and remains a “victim” of her own racism. Grow up Mrs. Obama, you need a lesson in gratitude obviously.

Barack is a hypocrite and a liar who happens to be black.

Anything can be slanted to represent one specific view. Obama’s speech was an effort to tackle issues on both sides of the racially dividing fence, being that he’s from both of those sides. This is the only presidential candidate that is not just catering to as many demographics as he possibly can, for the sake of his campaign, but because he is a living representative of those demographics. It’s a sad reality that his words fall on ears deafened by the vile sounds of the likes of Limbaugh & crew.

Oh give me a break, the Republicans won’t win, John McCain is NOT the savior of their party…

i can’t stand the fact that America still has on a blindfold. for one, everything that rev. wright said was accurate. this country (believe it or not people) is and has always been run by rich, white men. i am not defending what this man was stating but what is unrecognized here is that this man has inalienable rights…can i say first amendment. so for anyone to even bash this man for one having free speech, and for two having the right to religion, is being hyppocritical. let it be known, rev. wright is just living as a black man in america. with all the oppression and discrimination that he faces because of some melanin (skin pigmentation) this man has formed an opinion. and personally, i’ve heard worse.

When it comes to race, America, this great melting pot, is an archipelago of many people living mostly separate lives in their own communities. It may be one of the luxuries of space. Or, maybe it is proof of prejudice. It surely undermines real efforts to understand one another, to melt in the same pot.
On one hand, African.Americans have yet to tackle head on the issues that affect our communities. On the other, White America has yet to acknowledge the fact that here in this “land of the free,” true freedom has shunned many for too long. Much too often, the dialog is dumped before it has really begun, due to prejudice, ignorance, or unwillingness of some people to acknowledge the validity of what the other side of the dialog has to say. For days, experts and pundits have been wondering whether Obama could weather the controversy over Rev. Wright’s racially charged and polarizing remarks. The question at this point is not whether Obama will rise to the occasion, but rather, whether America can and will.

I am a black man and I was totally dishearted and embarrassed to hear the horrible sentiments of Jerimiah Wright. I am waiting for someone to wake me out of this nightmare. Dont be fooled, this is not typical in African American Churches. As a matter of fact the direct opposite of Jerimiah Wrights hate speech is taught in black churches. I have never heard of this so called Black Liberation Theology. The message of Dr. Martin Luther King that “Judge not by the color of the skin, but by the content of the caracter’. Liberation according to The Bible states “Whom the Son sets free is free indeed” May God bless America, the land of my birth, my parents, foreparents and children.

DAVEG,
The purpose of OBAMA’s speech was not to tackle both sides of an issue, it was to save his damaged campaign. This is kind of like Apollo 13, and there is a breach in the wall of the ship that is hurtling through space hoping to land safely on earth. Obama’s trying to figure out how to put a square peg into a round hole to save it. The only problem in the Apollo 13 II story is that Reverend Wright has been ambling around command center and all the support engineers have become somewhat distracted.

For the sake of our party, drop out of the race now Obama. The New Black Panther Party has endorsed you and it appears on your website.
Mr. Obama is arrogant and lacks the judgment and character to be POTUS.
Obama’s many speeches, books, and online posts reference and in many ocassions duplicate sermons, words, or books by the Rev. Wright.
Rev. Wright specifically endorses black theology and regularly quotes and/or references persons who are historical figures in black theology (this includes, James Cone).
As Rev. Wright has said on many ocassions, you should read James Cone. That is what Obama believes in (black theology). In Cone’s words, he believes that the only God that should be worshiped is the one who will empower the AA community and *destroy* the white community. If you think I am making this up, go read for yourself.

Hey !!! Where are the CONTINUOUS RE-PLAYS of Rev. Hagee ????? WHY DO WE CONTINUE TO ACCEPT the HATE Rhetoric on the RIGHT, but somehow it’s NOT ACCEPTABLE on the Left ???????????????
I was just listening to Senator Obama give his speech in NC today. .Fantastic.
He is certainly the best person to lead us forward at this time. . .everyone else is looking for VOTES !! He wants us to come together as a country. Forget Rev. Wright. . .who cares. What’s important is that we DON’T continue as we have over the past 7 years. The Bush administration has been a complete Disaster !!!!! We can make a list of the so-called ministers across the country who’ve been giving Hate speeches and sermons, but is that what we need to do ?? WAKE UP PEOPLE !! This country’s in a Crisis.

Where is the progressive effort in the Republican party to address racism and the number of problems facing real America. It seems that money is always the primary topic. Oh, maybe religion…The question Republicans should ask is “What would Jesus want me to do?” If you honestly believe that he would want you to behave in such an ugly way, then stay the course. It seems to me that this behavior is more frequently associated with the devil. I could be wrong, but doesn’t the devil go around creating ugly in the world just for his pleasure. Always trying to prove a point to God by creating mischief? Think for a minute. What the heck are we doing? Where is God in this election. Is he supporting 100 years of war? By the way, a war started for the wrong reason. Think!!!!

For the sake of the party, drop out of the race now Obama. You lack the judgement and character needed in the Presidency. If you could sit year after year in a church that promotes such hatred, then you lack judgement. You even admitted that this man has had tremendous influence on your life. For all your talk of unity-the Democratic party is divided, fostered in many ways by your campaign.

Of course the Republicans will use this to “swift boat” Obama. Does that mean we should let the Republicans decide who the Democratic nominee will be? Should we never have a black candidate because the Republicans might be afraid of him? After seeing all of this misguided hatred thrown at him, I’m for Obama now more than ever.

It is hard to believe that a loving father such as Barack Obama would send his daughters to a church that preaches hate, racism and profanity. If this is his idea of change, let me remain a liberal humanist.

BJ, the difference in Wright and the other hate preachers is that Obama had him on his campaign and then goes and throws grandma under the bus. Brilliant Move!

I’m a Democrat and this changed my mind without doubt. I spoke with several of my friends, who are also Democrat, and this has also change their minds as well. Spirit life is held to be one, if not the most important, perspectives we, as Americans, indentify with. If my pastor were to utter this type of sermon, I would take my children out of that church forever. Rev. Wright is allied with the Nation of Islam and Louis Farrakhan and Farrakhan currently resides in Kenwood, an affluent neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. Obama and Farrakhan are neighbors. Farrakhan publicly acknowledged that members of the Nation of Islam were involved in the assassination of Malcolm X. He then tried to explain away this admission by declaring the government to be the real culprit who manipulated the zeal and ignorance inside the ranks of the Nation of Islam and among the followers of Brother Malcolm X that created the climate that allowed him to be assassinated. Obama cannot win. Maybe the Democratic primary but, not the general election. If Democrats want a candidate the can win, I hate to admit and I never thought I’d say it but Hillary is a better choice. I knew when I say it this was the silver bullet.

I like the way Obama handled it. Very Presidential. Makes me more comfortable with the way he handles adversity. It reflects very well on him.

Isn’t it obvious that the republicans would love this? Isn’t it obvious that the republicans got this out just as their candidate was chosen?
I can see this remark along with Mrs Obama’s remark about finally being proud to be an american, being run and re run in missouri, Ohio, florida, and Penn. during the gerneral election. After the elections the pundits would be saying, “couldn’t the dems see this coming”

Through all the rhetoric, all you need to consider are the children. If the message from Rev Wright was so disgusting and struck at his core beliefs, then why did Obama continue to subject his children to this hate-filled, non-Christian speech?
I would do anything to help and protect my children. If I thought that my preacher or teacher or baby sitter were espousing views that were against my core beliefs, I would get them immediately removed from that environment. Instead, Obama had his children baptized in an environment of hate. This speaks volumes about his core beliefs, his family values and his judgement (lack of). If you want to break the bonds of hate and racist attitudes, you don’t subject your children to someone espousing them as “truths”. Consider Obama’s attitude and actions with regards to his children and that is all you need to know about Obama.

People who listen to Rush and believe in what he says wouldn’t vote for Obama anyhow. Why wouldn’t someone like Rush try to make this an issue by claiming that Obama is calling up the race card. Look who talking; thesr is no one in America that preaches decisiveness more than Rush and there is no one in American who is a bigger wind bag than Rush.
My Dad died 10 years ago at the age of 75. During his entire life, he called blacks by the N word. We lived in the north central US and are white. My Dad didn’t really mean anything by calling blacks the N word, and since he never encountered a single black person his entire life he didn’t understand how horribly offensive that word was. Some of my uncles who are alive are still the same way. They were from a different generation and they viewed blacks as different, with not quite the same abilities as white, but people we were forced to tolerate. Obama is right, we need to make a change, and he probably is the only person who is capable to bridge that gap. My dad was wrong, and as hard as it is to say it, Obama’s minister was right and its time that many white people accept the bitter truth and make a change in how we look upon not only blacks, or other minorities, but also of the poor of all color.
As a white middle class American I say Rush should shut up his big mouth and let the adults talk for once in his life.

I can not believe that Obama did not have guts to disown a “Bigot” Rev. Wright[Wrong] who is spewing poison from the Church of Wrong Values. Helping others does not mean you can be so much against all the values of America.
If Wright was ‘WHITE’; New York Times would be all over the Candidate.

Isn’t this where someone is supposed to resign now…..I’m not sure who, it just seems that anytime there is any confrontation concerning a candidate someone has to apologize and resign. Welcome to the United States of the Offended.

Obama’s speech was the best political speech of my generation. Compare him to pictures of Bush speaking yesterday about how Iraq was worth it…my god, what a contrast. Republicans and their politicians are without an ethical soul of any kind, and the hate that spews from the religous right is certainaly nothing if not equivilant to Obama’s pastots comments…

The jury is in: the latest Reuters/Zogby polls McCain beating Sens Obama and Clinton by +6/+8.

I am not fond of Rush Limbaugh but grudgingly I have to admit that most of what he said about Obama and his preacher is true. One thing he left out was that previously Obama said he never heard Wright make any hateful comments but in his speech he said that he indeed was present when some of the iflamatory comments were made.. What are we to believe ??

Many of these postings demonstrate just how deep-seeded these issues really are. Despite all of the cynicism, and what you might suspect about Obama, he is trying to breach the wall of misunderstanding that separates groups of people and keeps them from having real conversations. It can be difficult when your mind is already set to try and frame a perspective that’s different from yours. I wonder how many of the detractors here actually listened to or read the whole speech, instead of some brief media analysis or headline?

Well Unshrub, I was taught that two wrongs don’t make a Wright. Your father’s racism doesn’t make Obama’s tolerance of black racism any more correct. Actions speak louder than words. Show me how Obama, his wife, Wright, and even Oprah have tried to CHANGE racism these 20 years. I point to Bill Cosby with his speeches to blacks about taking care of their own rather than blaming whites, government, AIDs or any others for their treatment in America.

And another note people keep saying ‘if he was white…then the NYT would be all over this’, well guess what, everyone IS all over it. Blacks have a legitamate gripe folks, and how this reverand went about it was wrong, but how black people have been treated in this country from 1789 to 1960′s has been FAR FAR FAR worse.. get real

UNSHRUB,
I heard rascist remarks from my grandfather and my uncles. My own parents, Democrats both, taught me better and taught me why this is wrong. In any case, OBAMA chose to place someone on his campaign who OBAMA knew spoke in such a manner, at best, and anti-American at worst. OBAMA failed in JUDGEMENT. OBAMA needs to back off his campaign this time around, and get more experience, and come back in eight years and try again as a more educated, experienced OBAMA. This was just an act of political suicide by taking an overdose of stupidity pills.

A group of my coworkers (majority of them considering themselves dems)today pretty much came to the conclusion that McCain will be the next president. The press did Obama a disservice by not questionging him and challenging him early on. He has made many naive mistakes and has gotten away with them. But everyone is watching very, very closely now. One example, yesterday during his speech he lied about not being in church when these unbelievable things were said, how many clips from how many different interviews on Friday and Saturday are there with him denying ever being there. No one in the press has even raised this issue. Won’t that make a nice negative commercial for either McCain or any other right wing group out there. “Elect a known liar” – yep the voters will be flocking to do this. The majority of us try to teach our children to do the right thing, to stick up for people when necessary. Obama didn’t do this. He sat quietly – this is not a leader. I’m a moderate dem – never have voted for a repub, why do the dems always screw up? I honestly think there are so many more people like me out there, more middle of the road – why is it the far right or the far left run the parties? Guess I have one example for that – MSNCB and FOX. MSNBC is such a disgrace. Anyway, back to my conversation with my coworkers, I’m starting to agree and am actually starting to seriously look at McCain, he seems a little more toward the center than the other two – and before anyone jumps on to give me crap – I too can’t believe I’m thinking this way. This has been a very disappointing campaing cycle and we have our dem leaders(?) moreso than the media to thank for that.

Well…here we are back in the mid-sixties…with hangings in the south, klan meetings in the town square, and the slave trade earlier back in our history…. Certainly, all these things are a blemish on America, and shameful. But the Rev. speaks as though these things are happening NOW. I don’t hate the Japanese for 1941…that was then…this is NOW…the oppression of African-Americans was then…this is NOW…. Speaking of the “rich, white people”…I am white..I lost my job missing work to care for my paralyzed wife. We are now on food stamps, Section 8, and disability. The Rev. does not look to have missed too many meals. And the “America invented AIDS to kill people of color”…wow! AIDS began in deep Africa and was brought to America…I wouldn’t mind having one of the Rev.’s cars, or a small portion of his pay from the church collection plate! But I don’t blame others for my situation. It’s just the way it is…everything the Rev. says, is totally against the Bible…God’s own words. The people in the pews need to open their Bibles and read for themselves what it says..not listen to what ‘Pastors’ choose to make it. Looks like the next cult is in the making….one charismatic, flamboyant speaker, and those who follow blindly, questioning nothing. God help us ALL.

DK,
This is not a GOP smear. This is a very public act of a potential DEMOCRATIC Presidential candidate, OBAMA. I don’t like GOP smears, I don’t like Karl Rove tactics, that is not the case this time around. WRIGHT engaged in hate speech directed at people based on their color. He is free to do so. Americans do not want leadership that sanction this kind of hate speech, though. It’s not about the GOP this time.

All you Obama opponents, including self-righteous Republicans: You can continue living in your bubbles and pretend that there is no racism in America, if you wish. You just show yourselves to be self-centered individuals who really don’t care about others who are different from yourselves.
The country has a chance to have a leader who understands all sides, and sincerely wishes to bridge the gaps. But you write him off, just because of his pastor’s ridiculous rantings. And you know nothing about Trinity, a member of a predominantly WHITE denomination (UCC), but prefer to let the sensation-hungry media serve as your teachers.

I think the headline is misleading – at least with respect to many traditional Republicans. Many Republicans are dismayed by Mr. Obama’s long support of a racist and anti-American preacher. Obama seemed like an even-keeled young black man who, although on the far left of the party, might act in reasonably as a leader. His long and close association with Wright and his willingness to raise his children in that church make it clear that what we have seen in Mr. Obama is not what we will get and that he lacks courage and judgment. Given that Mr. Obama is most likely to be the democratic nominee in an election year where the election is for the Democrats to lose – this revelation is not something “drooled-over”, but something very disconcerting.

I will not vote for Obama. He should have left that church and Rev. years ago. So why didnt he? Go ahead and stand behind your Rev Wright, you just lost my vote.

I’m glad we are at last finding out what Obama meant when he kept talking about CHANGE.

Sad State of Affairs…
I LOVE your letter!!! It states the frustration many Democrats like myself are feeling with the incompetence of the leadership of the DNC. They are truly “Jackasses” if they think Obama can get elected in November, especially after the “Wright and Rezko Affairs”. Nancy Pelosi needs to shut-up and attend to her “day job” in which she’s not performing that great. Dean needs to step down and hand over the leadership to a “sane” person. As for LOSER Kerry, whom I volunteered for and supported in the last election, he needs to pack it in. He so bumbled that election under the Republican steamroller. Why does he think Obama will fare any better than him? Teddy – the days of Camelot are OVER, and besides you were never part of the story. As witnessed in the CA, MASS and TEX outcome, your influence doesn’t go too far these days. I for one will not be voting Democratic this fall if Obama is our nominee. Republicans will wipe the floor up with him!

For the first time ever, I tend to agree with the right on this one. I started off saying “Whoever gets the nomination on the Democratic side will get my support” however, if Obama is running on his “Superior judgement” he has failed miserably!! If he could not address this issue with Pastor Wrong directly after a 20 year ralationship, how will he be able to govern and bring people together?
I feel that words are important but without action they are simply words and Obama has shown no action for 20 years,..just silence. How disappointing!!

I believe that Obama’s speech may have had to much intellectual honesty, candor, and moral vision than the majority of US folk can deal with. Let them foreclose…

I failed to see that Obama as the McCarthy of Racism yet he doesn’t allow a frank discussion of race that a lifetime Democrat Ferraro have discussed about. Instead, the Obama Camp just decided to throw her under a bus by labeling her a racist. That act itself is ignorant and he is in the same league with Bush about the Iraq war. About a month ago I thought if Hillary would not be nominated I would’ve voted for Obama. Now I will probably vote for McCain instead.

It’s realy amazing to me to hear and read on how many people of all races think that we are all raciest when we question a black senetor running for President. That we don’t want him in the White House because he was black. This so not true because Obama has now did this to himself, not us! Just a quick reminder, we “racist” people were the ones who got him as far as he’s gotten! There aren’t enough black people to vote him into the primary race. Plus, not all blacks supported him to begin with. White and other races got him there. If we were so raciest, there would have been no way what so ever to have him where he’s at now! Think about that Obama and your racist campaign. Now Obama whant’s to win because of race and we are not going to let that happen because it did’nt start that way to begin with.

Look, BO gave a great speech, saying many things that needed to be said. He could be a great civilian leader, in the spirit of MLK, and others. But, at the end of the day, there’s still nothing to show that he has what it takes to proactively lead the country, create/enact programs to help people, handle national security et al. As a democrat, I agree with BO’s positions on many things – but I can’t find the muscle behind the message. And, now w/the Wright issue, the Republicans have what they need to write the playbook against him – his policy proposals AND his character. Painting OB with “unpatriotic, biased, and what else don’t we know” will go a lot further than painting HRC as a manipulator or a liberal.

I think Hillary and Obama need to have a candid talk with the DNC about how all this rhetoric is hurting the overall DNC chances of victory in Nov.
I never believed Obama was ready for the Presidency this time around. I believed a Hillary-Obama ticket would have brought the victory needed.
If Obama becomes the nominee, I said to myself, I will support it, but I no longer can. I am unhappy with Hillary using his race to her favor, but I cannot vote for McCain.
What a dilemma =(

The Republicans can just wait until November’s general election.
The Republicans are not untouchable when it comes to; the Iraqi war, the economy, race relations, consumer confidence, Investment bank failure maybe more failures, New Orleans, the environment, oil prices over $100.00 a barrel, gas price almost $4.00 a gal, Global Warming the US fail to act responsibly wouldn’t sign treaty, no child left behind a failure in Urban centers, Mid- East Peace Plan a failure, Afghanistan flair ups US still bogged down, Unbalance Budget, Two Trillion and counting debt, we are a debtor Country and no longer a creditor Country.
McCain’s best days are behind hin the rocking chair is waiting for him. (<:)

The Iranian leader could care less about Obama’s speaches. His speaches will not get us out of the mess we are in over there.
Obama seems to think that everyone needs this speech. I have NEVER tried to seperate myself to any specific group. I have been an American period.
If he had chosen to take the same perspective that I have with the race issue he would not be in the jam he is in now. He could have attended a church with a diverse membership instead of choosing to seperate himself from other red blooded Americans and attending an all black church.
POOR JUDGEMENT on his part!!!!!!
He still wants to be proud of the fact groups want to seperate themselves and make a case for being special somehow that they have.
I will never understand what it means to be black, and blacks will never understand what it means to be me.
The only way this will come to an end is when no one sees themselves as any color. Obama is far from that. He encourages the seperation and wants to call it culture.

pug-ster, you obviously didn’t even watch the speech if you think that he was throwing Ferraro under the bus. He was calling on everyone to NOT focus on those distractions. Duh.

It is unfortunate that this event is used as a politic hammer, and that it will used by both parties to invoke “race”. It is very clear that most Americans and the media do not understand Black theology and do not really care to understand it. It is clear that politics is not about truth. It is about positioning. I do not think people even what to understand or attempt to place Rev. Wrights comments in a context because it would not be politically useful.
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent on political campaigns, but very little of it is focused on truth.
I respect sentor Obama for his honesty in the matter of Rev. White. It is sad that his honest will only be used against him.

Robertson, Hagee, Falwell were never McCain’s Spiritual Advisor… he never regularly attend their services… and at one time called them the “servants of intolerance”, which is why the far right still have bad feelings. Getting an endorsement is one thing being a 20 yr member is another.

“For the sake of our party, drop out of the race now Obama.
Mr. Obama is arrogant and lacks the judgment and character to be POTUS.”
GOP or HRC?

Rev. Wright aside for a moment, I think senator Obama delivered a great speech. There were some great points made where America *should* engage in dialogue on the issue of race rather than keep it pent up like it’s taboo to discuss.
With that being said, going into this speech, Senator Obama needed to address a few things to overcome the credibility and judgment issues I have with him as a candidate. ***My issues is NOT about race, but about judgment.***
He has based his campaign largely on a claim that he has superior judgment. He failed to justify why he had Rev. Wright be a part of his political campaign on the African American Religious Leadership Committee when he now admits:
“Did I strongly disagree with many of his political views? Absolutely”
Senator Obama knew early on that Rev. Wright would be a potential political liability and probably appropriately rescinded his invite to give the invocation at his presidential campaign announcement. I never heard in the speech why he felt that giving him a role, honorable or active, in his campaign was a good decision. To me, this relects poorly on his judgment and the way he has dealt with this specific issue does not bode well for his credibility.
Again, it was a good speech, but failed to answer some important questions for me. I still believe had he delivered this speech at the onset of his campaign, he could have arguably clinched this nomination by now. Delivering it now makes it appear more like a response to an flare up in his campaign (damage control) rather than Thought Leadership.

When there is no defending Senator Obama’s support for Reverend Wright, the Obama supporter wants you to know that YOU are the problem. Senator Obama is too good for us, we are too stupid to grasp the significance of him, and when we indicate that we won’t vote for him we are racists or “blue collar dummies.” What a refreshing take on unity. A sure fire break through marketing plan for getting the Clinton supporter, independent and disgruntled Republican, don’t you think?

Obama supporters it’s not going away. It’s who Obama is. That knawing feeling you are having in your gut is just the realization that you were duped. I don’t blame you for wanting someone to make our country better. I understand the dissapointment you are feeling, too. It will take some time to come to terms with Obama. It will happen, though. And you will be grateful it happened prior to his becoming our leader. Thank God for that.

Wright is totally in the mainstream of black churches.
The people lynching him here are jsut racists who don’t want to accept the fact that many blacks are bitter.
Obama is a big enough man to accept both white and black views. He proves that he is a far greater human being than his critics.

Newt on Fox last night admitted that Obama does not hate whites, does not hate his country, and basically does not have the beliefs reflected in Wrights sermons.
All of you who would vote against Obama because of Wright, you’re being taken advantage of, like in previous elections. You’re being diverted from voting based on issues that affect our country. You’re being diverted to voting based on an issue that has nothing to do with the laws that our president will pass or veto, the way he will run the federal agencies, or foreign relations. Vote issues, not emotion, or you’ll have a fool’s president like we have today. Don’t you know that this is how the rich and the ideological control the masses in a democracy where the masses should be in control?
Obama is not tied to Washington insider politics. He’s not taking money from special interests. He’s for open and honest government.
The only criticism that seems to stand up in all of this is Obama’s judgement. Unless you know what Jeremiah Wright teaches on most Sunday mornings, until you know who he is as a person and a christian, you should not pass judgement. People can have much good in them and some bad also. That is human nature. We are all like that.
This Wright, despite his remarks, is held in very high regard in ecliastical circles. He has Presidential Commendations. He has taught at many mostly white seminaries. He has fostered outreach between the white and black communities in Chicago. He brought thousand of people into the flock of Christ. Rev. Wright directed as much anger at blacks, urging and cajoling them to take responsibility for their own betterment. This is a complex person, and to view him only through some video clips is to conciously chose hate over opportunity to learn and understand.
Yes, he damned America. And the prophets of old damned Israel. Try reading MLK’s “Why America May Go To Hell” speech. IF you believe that America is responsible for innocent deaths, then it is completely fair to say “god damn america”.
This issue unfortunately sharply divides America. It divides into two groups. Those who understand history, black anger, and the reasons for it, and those who don’t. Understanding does not mean acceptance of Wright’s statements. It does mean understanding of who he is.

I’m democrat but this time I have to agree with Rush Limbaugh.
He was right.
we don’t live in the 50′s and 60′s anymore.
Try to look at now, how many black athletes, singers,movie stars etc are so successful and they have been treated equal as white folks.
Academy award had been rewarded to many black movie stars as Whoopy, Whitetaker,Hudson etc.
Look at Tiger Wood, he never complained about his race but he maintain his succeed al the times.
Tiger Wood is even better candidate for president if he is in politic.
He is a good role model for young generation, never complain about race.
He never take drug either not like Obama.
The lastnight interview with Terry Moran, Obama still compared white and black people are different in society. He just can not get rid this race thing in his mind. His minister already injected the poison to him.
Watchout if he run this country.

Democrats if you want any chance to win you had better vote for Hillary. Obama is set up to free fall and could be the first to lose by double digits by the time the republicans can done tearing him up. Whether it be right or wrong he aint gonna play with independents anymore and lets face it they elect our presidents

Obama comments are extremely worrisome and other than his delirious media pundits people are outraged including many of his supporters.

To all those Obama supporters who accuse white Americans of being unable to see past race: MANY white Americans were seeing past race and supporting this liar, until they discovered, to their naive astonishment, that Obama and his hateful church are unable to see past their whiteness. You don’t want to be hated because of your race? Well, gee, get a clue, neither do we. How foolish must many of his previous worshipers feel, knowing that he smiled in their faces, all the while actually despising them.

Today, after realizing the loyalty he displayed to his imperfect, spiritual father, I am even more proud to support Barack. Barack proved to be much more than a shallow politician and displayed his realistic understanding of the complex issues we all face in society and our personal relationships. He revealed our choice to improve our country now, for future generations, or accept the status quo.
“We are the change we have been waiting for!”
ps: I cannot even imagine Hillary or John McCain expressing that much thoughtfulness and depth!

Where will Obama attend Church this sunday? Expect Wright at the White House every Sunday!!! Obama will destroy the US if he ever gets to the WH.

If bill clinton was the first black president then obama is the first black bill clinton….see which way the winds blow then spin..spin…spin. No substance, no answers, just touchy feel good bs.. would have made a good comencement speech… the man has no guts…

Fellow dems face it before its too late this makes swift boats look like a walk in the park. There is just no way Obama is going to carry independents or any cross over republicans. Keep pushing for Obama and get ready for 4 more years of republicans and Iraq

“Newt on Fox last night admitted that Obama does not hate whites, does not hate his country, and basically does not have the beliefs reflected in Wrights sermons.
All of you who would vote against Obama because of Wright, you’re being taken advantage of, like in previous elections. You’re being diverted from voting based on issues that affect our country.”
So true. I saw Newt last night on Fox say that. I nearly fell out of my chair. I was expecting, well, rabid “drool”.

Obama in one word is simply a LIAR. All the speeches in this world wont change that!!!!!!!

I was leaning towards Obama until I found out more about the Man! As far as I’m concerned, his wife let the cat out of the bag about the Rev. with her “Proud American” Speech. That should have been a clue. Obviously, she has been paying attention in church.

“Today, after realizing the loyalty he displayed to his imperfect, spiritual father, I am even more proud to support Barack.”
It’s interesting to read stuff like this after hearing from so many Hillary-Haters (I’m not saying specifically you, Alex) that she can never be a good President because she stayed with Bill after his sex scandals. She stayed loyal to her marriage and people have so easily dismissed her as presidential material because of it.
I’m so tired of the double standards of this primary.

So I guess it’s ok for the media when McCain accepts the support of Pastor Ted Hagee who McCain calls an ally. This is a pastor who is Anti-Catholic and blames Hitler’s views on being taught in a Catholic school, who said Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans because there was a gay parade on the day Katrina hit and who says the Pope is the Anti-Christ. McCain’s response was I can’t control what my supporters say and he got away it!!!, well neither can Obama control what others say…why the double standard?

I was raised to believe that your Minister..Priest..Reverend..Pastor..was God…they were the servants of God doing Gods work here on earth…So in that light “do you believe that Christ would say those words….”No No…”No No…

In terms of impact in the general election, I think the Republican commentators are reading it right. Obama’s speech was great, historic. If it hadn’t been made as an attempt at damage control over Rev. Wright, I’d characterize it as extremely gutsy. But it was an attempt at damage control, and in attempting to distance himself from Rev. Wright while not disowning him (while comparing his over-the-top remarks with his grandmother’s fear of a black man on the street), he really didn’t answer the fundamental question of why he has associated so closely with this man for so long. Obama’s fine speech will be remembered by future generations but Wright’s hate speech, and the issue of Obama’s ties to Wright, will remain fresh with voters in the general election — the Republicans will see to that.

So many of you always claim to be fair and unbiased. But you hold others, and not yourselves to higher standard. You always pick and choose a piece of what you want to hear. So now your chance is here to use race to not vote for a black man for something that he himself never said. But this is what you were waiting for along. I guess when Jerry Falwell made comments about Hillary, McCain had no problem with going to Lynchburg to meet with him to build a bond. If it’s white, it must be right. Luckily us non-ditto heads don’t believe that garbage.

I think Obama just needs to drop out. He is going to ruin this country. The people he is influnced by are ANTI AMERICAN !! This means if they influence him we know he is also. He leaves his hands on his side when the Pledge of Allegence is being said,his wife has never been proud of the US untill he drcided to run for president.

If Obama was a member of this church for 20+ years and didn’t notice what a hate-filled bigot his pastor was he is too stupid to be President. Could anyone be that clueless after 20 years? It displays an appalling lack of judgment on his part and I don’t want a President that stupid in the White House. His bigoted, hateful “pastor” is a whole other story. Thank God he retired – he makes Farahkahn look good!!

Here’s the man who will gloriously defeat the GOP, Barack Obama, on John McCain today:
“Just yesterday, we heard Sen. McCain confuse Sunni and Shiite, Iran and Al Qaeda. Maybe that is why he voted to go to war with a country that had no Al Qaeda ties. Maybe that is why he completely fails to understand that the war in Iraq has done more to embolden America’s enemies than any strategic choice that we have made in decades.”
“That is what Sen. McCain wants to discuss — tactics. What he and the administration have failed to present is an overarching strategy: how the war in Iraq enhances our long-term security, or will in the future. That’s why this administration cannot answer the simple question posed by Sen. John Warner in hearings last year: Are we safer because of this war? And that is why Sen. McCain can argue — as he did last year — that we couldn’t leave Iraq because violence was up, and then argue this year that we can’t leave Iraq because violence is down.
When you have no overarching strategy, there is no clear definition of success. Success comes to be defined as the ability to maintain a flawed policy indefinitely. Here is the truth: Fighting a war without end will not force the Iraqis to take responsibility for their own future. And fighting in a war without end will not make the American people safer.
So when I am commander in chief, I will set a new goal on Day One: I will end this war. Not because politics compels it. Not because our troops cannot bear the burden — as heavy as it is. But because it is the right thing to do for our national security, and it will ultimately make us safer.”
Right on! Well said Mr. President!

As a long time Republican, I found this speech to be a great and much needed national discussion on American Race relations. What is most troubling is that people of this board are ignoring what Mr. Obama said. There has yet to be true healing of the races in this country, and that is clearly evident in the responses to this article. I saw Mr. Obama on several news venues before this speech, and he said he was not in the pews when the questioned sermons were being preached. Think about it like this, if a person is Catholic, does that mean that they agree with the vast cases of child abuse within the church? Or that they support the holocaust because the Catholic church turned a blind eye to it? ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Do you really think that he’s racist? How could he hate white people when his mother, and his grandparents who raised him are white?
What upsets me most is that as Americans we are choosing to look at history through the lens of pride. Unfortunately, our country has participated in some very shameful acts through the years. However, this nation has accomplished great things all over the world. It’s high time we take an honest look at history and policies at home and abroad. Unfortunately, many of us are turning a blind eye to the communities of fellow Americans where crime is bad, schools are terrible, and jobs prospects are few.
When was the last time any of us drove across town to tutor students in a poorly performing school? Or aide a single parent by watching the kids to support them as they pursue a much needed education?
In order to fully embrace our nation, we must accept the good and the bad. This speech was a great start, I hope he gets the nomination.

Obama frightens me. The culmination of things said by this pastor– and Obama first saying he had never heard Wright say such things, then backtracking in the speech and saying he had– combined with the things said by his wife only confirm to me that Obama absolutely is furthering a race movement under the guise of a political race. This man is only now overtly bringing up race (before he was trying to pretend to be above the fray and was blaming others on race baiting) because he thinks that he just has to ride out and he will win the nomination. As insurance, he’s inciting the black community to stand by him to intimidate whites into making sure they give him the nomination.
Obama is supposed to be a new hope for the future, but he represents the most backwards politics that takes us back to the past and makes old wounds worse. This man has to be stopped.

“Barack Obama has been very careful not to position himself as Rev. Jesse Jackson or Rev. Al Sharpton as a promoter of ‘The Black Cause,’” Farrakhan said in the interview with FinalCall.com. “He has been groomed, wisely so, to be seen more as a unifier, rather than one who speaks only for the hurt of black people.”
just another old uncle?

Senator Clinton has been the subject of personal and political attacks trying to destroy her for 14 years……where is she now? Still standing, with a good chance of being our next President…….it stands to reason that she is tough enough to fight the good fight, withstand any and all attacks from her opponents, and lead America forward for the benefit of our children

It’s a long way ’til november (8 Months) i seem to recall people saying. The most importatnt thing he did was answer the issue instead of letting it fester like Kerry did in ’04.

Ask anyone you know that goes to a predominantly black church and they will tell you the same thing: In any large Black church the pastor is a Lightening Rod for Political Activism. It happened that way becuase there was a time that church was the only place Black people could gather and say what was on their minds. As a result, the preacher had to be the one to spur action in the congregation and the community. Sometimes their means are theatric and filled with rhetoric. Like with any other message given by a man with an opinion, it maybe misguided, or even wrong. BUt you cannot hold anyman responsible for the words of another during a time of social and political upheaval, unless he acts upon those words.

the States’ Children Health Insurance Program….yet another example of Senator Clinton’s fight to help children around America

Hmmm… can we at least now acknowledge that words matter? LOL. Hillary really does get quite resentful when Obama gives a great speech. She always tries to diminish it by saying that words don’t matter.

Jake Tapper, we know pastor Wright messed up, we don’t need Mr. Limbaugh on drugs to educate us. This is a typical example of a pot calling the kettle black, Limbaugh is a hypocrite. He should face his own party’s problem. McCain with all his experience doesn’t know the connection between Al Qaeda and Iran. He made a fool of himself yesterday until Sen. Lieberman corrected him.
I’ve been looking around for some of the more outrageous statements made by Jerry Fallwell, founder and President of Liberty University where Senator John McCain is set to give the commencement speech. Here is the worst one so far:
AIDS is the wrath of a just God against homosexuals. To oppose it would be like an Israelite jumping in the Red Sea to save one of Pharaoh’s charioteers . . . AIDS is not just God’s punishment for homosexuals; it is God’s punishment for the society that tolerates homosexuals.
Jerry Fallwell calls Islam’s Prophet a “Terrorist”
Pat Robertson: “Islam preaches violence”
NEW YORK (AP) – The Rev. Jerry Falwell says “I think Muhammad was a terrorist” in an interview to be broadcast Sunday on the CBS program “60 Minutes.”
September 11th 2001. Those who are involved in such hate crimes against Muslims, are not the ones motivated by the Quran but by the Evangelists and the anti-Islam elements in the media. Reverend Jerry Fallwell, who after September 11th, had said that “America deserved it” also said “Mohammad is a terrorist and Islam is evil”. Mr. Pat Robertson called Islam the enemy and said “Muslims are worse than Nazis.”
Hagee, leader of a San Antonio megachurch, has referred to the Roman Catholic Church as “the great whore” and called it a “false cult system” and “the apostate church” — “apostate” means someone who has forsaken his religion.
“I sent two of my children to Catholic school. I categorically reject and repudiate any statement that was made that was anti-Catholic, both in intent and nature. I categorically reject it, and I repudiate it,” McCain said.
“And we can’t have that in this campaign,” McCain said. “We’re trying to unite the country. We’re uniting the country, not dividing it.”

what happened during the Bill Clinton Administration when neo-conservatives and other anti-Americans tried to politically and personally destroy both Bill and Hillary? Bill ended up with the highest job approval rating of a President leaving office and Hillary enjoyed high approval ratings generally

I agree with everything that Obama said in his “Speech”,but once again actions are better than words and you can not run on “Superior judgement” when your judgement is so seriously flawed.

“And, certainly the Republican Party is elated over the exposure of Senator Obama for what he is, a hypocrite and charlatan.”
“Hypocrite? Charlatan?” Oh look! Someone has Obama confused with Bush!

He’s messed up if he continues to stand by this weirdo pastor.

It only takes a little bit of light to make a world of difference in a sea of darkness, but no amount of darkness can obliterate even a pinpoint of light. The conservative pundits and their racist brethren seek to blanket Obama in their terrible darkness by projecting it onto him and others like him who are enlightened, but they cannot prevail. Obama’s light shines like the noon day sun. He is exactly what our country and the world needs at this critical time.

almost a year into this Presidential campaign and I still have yet to hear an obama supporter tell us how he will make America better than Senator Clinton

As an American who has lived in Europe for 10 years, I have to say that a lot of Europeans hold the same views of the US expressed by Reverend Wright. There is such a mistrust of the American government and their motives that conspiracy theories are common change here. Most Europeans think the US bears some responsibility for bringing about 9/11. That is a mainstream view. Rather than dismiss people who express such views as “crackpots”, which is easy, it would be a good idea for Americans to start to reflect on the lack of trust that breeds such sentiment and to stop being indignant at those who do not bow down and praise the US blindly as the greatest nation on earth. As if to try to consider reality both our strengths and weaknesses was taboo. I find the simplicity of the US media coverage of this issue frightening.

This is will be made into an issue if Obama is the democratic nominee and in the fall and it should be made into an issue. I just cannot understand how Obama can first say he went to the church for 20 years and never heard the type of divisive talk from Rev Wright and then yesterday say, yes I did hear this type of remarks. I personally would not my spiritual mention to have ties to Louis Farrakhan or would I want him to say such things about the United States. This goes right to the heart of Obama judgment (that he claims is so good) or lack thereof…
Why is the media not picking this up…
I am a lifelong democratic but if Obama wins the democratic nomination for the first time in my life I will vote Republican.

I’m a democrat and resent the facts Obama knew this would be coming out about his mentor, friend, advisor, etc. yet, he waited until now to let it come out. If the news media had done some checking as they have done on the Clintons we wouldn’t be faced with this. He would not be in the race at this point. It isn’t just racial, to me it is about hate for this Country and hate for the majority of the people. Anyone who sat for 20 years and listened to all that hate for this Country and the people and closely associated with the person spewing the hate, should never be President of this great Country. Obama, Barbara, Joy and all the ABC news and talk show people can make it into a racial thing but the only racist in this have been Obama and his Pastor and the whole congregation. All the people enjoyed the Rev.’s speech. Black or white, there is no room for hate to be preached in any church. We hear a lot of that coming from the 3rd world countries. All of you who wish can brush it under the carpet but I feel as though I would be betraying my Country if I voted for Obama. He hasn’t been truthful about anything. People, like Obama want to make this just a racial issue. They shouldn’t be allowed to.

“Obama will be politically dead after this election.”
Better hope your wrong, chuckles, because if a Republican wins in 2008, our economy will be dead as well! Lord, I share this country with a lot of fools!

for the sakes of our children and our troops, our economy and our environment, our safety and our security, our Nation and our World, we must nominate Senator Hillary Clinton…..she is a workaholic, she is intelligent, she has international credibility, she is mentally and emotionally strong and durable, she is aware of what it will take to make America strong and durable, not only for the short-term, but for the long-run as well, and she is aware and capable of what it will take to defeat terrorism and keep America safe and prosperous…..for our children, for our troops, for America and for the World: Senator Hillary Clinton for our next President and Commander-in-Chief

“Who cares what people in Europe think of the USA?” (Kitty)
Let me see… our Secretary Of State, the Pentagon, among others?

if one of your close family members or friends said something derogatory about another race, religion or spoke ill of our country, and you disowned them for their comment(s), then by all means your views would make it untenable for you to support Obama. From my experiences however, everyone has someone in their life who has views of questionable moral stance, so please see Mr. Obama’s actions for what they were, a distancing from his COMMENTS, but a refusal to end a friendship based on more then Rev. Wrights beliefs. Having said that it is my hope that people recognize the context around the speech and the purpose of the speech, to recognize problems do exist and the speech was given after two events with potentially inflammatory consequences from either democratic camp.

This is incredible. If another politician is seen speaking with a known Naxi, his career is over.! Obama admits Wright has been his pastor for years, and were suppose to believe he doesn’t share his incendiary views! I go to mass every weekend, and if my priest announces hatred toward the Jewish faith or any other faith, I would be out of there. Of course you are influenced my your pastor! I would image if Obama happened to walk into a different church and they spoke angrily towards the black community that he would, at the very least, walk out. Obama should have spoke out against Wright’s words along time ago and even organized to have him replaced. Wright is obviously an extremist and Obama had plently of time to see it.

Obama to the the Christian Science Monitor 2004,”The failure of the Iraqi state would be a disaster,”.”It would dishonor the 900-plus men and women who have already died. . . . It would be a betrayal of the promise that we made to the Iraqi people, and it would be hugely destabilizing from a national security perspective.”
Change we can depend on.

Senator Clinton will have immediate international credibility as President, which will be essential in creating and maintaining an international coalition to confront and destroy terrorism and all that it feeds upon (oppression, hunger, poverty, etc.)….only Senator Clinton is capable of such an immediate impact on the world stage and only Senator Clinton is capable of achieving such far-ranging results for the benefit of our children and grandchildren, not only in the U.S., but around the world as well

Argue all you wish, but there is one undeniable truth. The general election is won or lost on those of us in the center. You must own the minds and hearts of those of us in the middle if you want any chance of being president.
Up until this Write fiasco, a lot of us were leaning to the left, and in particular, to Obama. Clinton strikes a bad nerve with most of us and we didn’t want another 4 years of Republicans. While we may not “understand black ministers”, we know hate speech when we hear it. We non-black centralists never hear this rhetoric at our Sunday service. For us, anyone who would attend such a service and not walk right out (let alone come back the next week, let along contribute to the organization, let along hire the preacher for their campaign) does not make the cut. For us, it is either Hillary (who still rubs us funny) or McCain who, suddenly, doesn’t look so bad.
Go ahead and yell at us for not understanding the black community. Go ahead and remind us how many people lost their lives in Iraq. Go ahead and show us how high gas prices are. When the curtain closes behind us, we are not going to vote for someone who has demonstrated that they are tolerant of bigotry and hate as the leader of our country. I’m sorry if you can’t handle the truth.

I’m white, 43 years old and a former Republican. If Obama does not get the nomination, then I am staying home election day! I will not vote for Hillary and I certainly will NEVER vote for McCain or another Republican again for as long as I live. It’s too bad idiots in my party sold their souls to charlatans like Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson!

“Who cares what Europe thinks of America?”
I think Americans should start caring a lot more about it because the disappearance into thin air of the support of our so-called “closest allies” that started with the Iraq war was only the beginning. The admiration and trust of the world that has been such an important pillar of America’s international standing has evaporated. Americans might not realize this because their media commentators continually engage in chest thumping and repeating the “greatness” and “nobility” of our country, to boost Americans egos, but believe me, they are the only ones who believe that anymore. Already the rest of a world disillusioned with America is looking increasingly to Europe for a “reliable” partner and Europe is increasingly looking elsewhere. Echoing a notable politician who spoke recently and whose remarks were greeted with applause across the continent, “America’s magic is gone”. The US is a less attractive place to travel to, a less attractive place to study, and a less authoritative voice on the world stage… Yes I think that is something for Americans to worry about. Ignore it at your own peril.

Why is conservation analysis and critique ALWAYS denigrated by the liberal media, such as ABC? What am I talking about?
The title of this article:
“Republicans Drool Over Wright”.
Of course, if the article had been focused on liberal comments, the title would have been something like:
“Democrats ponder the effect of Wright.”
What liberal bias? Yeah.

The powers-that-be are working hard through their media outlets to quell the call for a radical shift in the way we do government. They’ll ride this Rev. Wright thing to death, while ignoring their own Hagees and ‘David Dukes’ in the GOP.

Mr. Obama is not responsible for what his Pastor says. We all have loved one that we do not agree with and we don’t throw the out of the family. We agree to disagree nad move on. The young man who brought to light needs to go to church and listen to the Pastor and see if he believes everything that is said. I’ve really tired of this . Let’s move on.

Has anyone interviewed the Kennedys (wasted JFKs legacy on Obama), Kerry (lived through swift boating), Oprah (she left the same church), Lieberman (oh that’s right, he already changed parties). Or even that politician from Georgia, Lewis, that threw the Clintons under the bus for Obama. Seems to be a recurring theme with Obama since he had no qualms throwing his white grandmother under the bus for his racist pastor.

Obama to the the Christian Science Monitor 2004,”The failure of the Iraqi state would be a disaster,”.”It would dishonor the 900-plus men and women who have already died. . . . It would be a betrayal of the promise that we made to the Iraqi people, and it would be hugely destabilizing from a national security perspective.”
Change we can depend on.

I didn’t know Rev. Wright was running for President? in fact, he’s not, and this is just an overblown media feeding frenzy filling in time until the next “newsworthy” item comes to their attention. And of course the Republican’s are feeding into this. Does anyone think they really want to run on their record of failures, their morally bankrupt ideology, or their Septuagenarian cadidates’ comments about war – war- war? Also, what a big surprise that a Black person with a pulpit, that was raised in America where he couldn’t even use the same water fountians or toilets as whites, would be bitter. McCain is seen as tough, but he couldn’t formulate a fraction of the vision and hope for a better future that Obama did in just this one speech. He’s not that smart. Hillary’s that smart though, and her toughness should be proven by now, after the numerous public character assassins she’s been through. So we have choices which is good. But the choices really HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH tHE CANDIDATES pASTOR.

If Obama couldn’t lead his own congregation to transcend racial enmity, then how is he going to lead the nation to transcend it? He sat passively in the pews for 20 years listening to Wright rant.It took a political firestorm for him to object. That is not leadership, it is political expediency.

Since, so many Reps and Dems have a problem with Obama’s pastor. Do we know who the KKK, Skins heads and others are some could be Judges, layers or even doctors who knows, maybe, some may wear the Black Robe during the day and the White During the night. At least we have transparency on the other side. Think about it for awhile.

Is anyone surprised that the dishonest Obama now is pulling out all stops to make sure Michigan and Florida are not counted.Of course he will blame it on everyone else and the disgusting MSNBC and CNN will lionize him like they did after his slimy speech.

I can’t believe you people are associating with these hate-filled people like these. It’s clear that these “knife fighters” have nothing but hate for those who disagree with them. And what about the Hagee who endorsed McCain?
Clearly, by extension, we should believe that, contrary to everything he says and does, McCain secretly hates America. It’s only logical… right? I mean, how many people ever deal with people who say things they disagree with?
It seems obvious that, if anyone says something you think is wrong, you should throw them under a bus. Metaphorically, I hope.

“and now Obama’s man of God spewing hate retoric about America. Unfortunately, the Democrats are not ready to lead.”
The pastors of many leading Republicans have been spewing hatred and bile for years, but that hasn’t stopped nitwits from voting for them, has it? This non-issue will blow over like a bad fart once another major bank collapses or the price of oil goes to $5.00 a gallon…or maybe even sooner when American Idol begins anew! I live in a country of buffoons!

Hillary tried to tell everyone that Obama wasn’t vetted. The Obama fever had taken over at that point. It would be fine with me if Hillary came out and said “I told you so.”

Remember when Fox was soooo nice to Obama? All these wonderful guys like Hanity and O’Reilly would complement Obama, because of his compliments on Reagan’s ability to harness a coalition Many of us over forty knew they would turn on him, as soon as they were done pouding Clinton’s campaign. Obama did not exercise judgement with neo-con Fox either.

Jewish Woman:
No, slavery was not invented by blacks; it is much older than that. However, it IS TRUE that when white Europeans first sailed to the west coast of Africa, they found a slave trade already in place – and it had been there for a L-O-N-G time. The unfortunate truth is most Africans who were slaves in this country ended up that way because they couldn’t run as fast as the other blacks that were working as slave-catchers for the Arabs running things.
This is well documented; check things out before you begin screaming at people, okay?

Hillary was right,…and now Obama seems to be the only roadblock for a re-vote in MI. Huh? I wonder why? I bet the whole country wishes they could re-vote now.

“my deceased Grandfather that was in World War II looked at me and said NO No not in Our America. ”
That would be the same great America where blacks and whites in the United States military, fighting for the same country and against the same enemies, were segregated by the same kinds of bigots Obama’s pastor was yelling about, right? Small minds have short memories!

Hey, you Obama supporters, it is not the republican who did this to Obama, Obama did this to Obama. It was not Hillary or the republicans who handed hate to the republicans, it was Obama who handed this to the republicans. I’m a Native American and I thought the Obama speech was downright dumb. Please understand Reverend Wright, but to hell with the voters of FL and MI. Talk about self serving, this was everything the republicans needed, thanks to Obama.

Come to think of it, Are we saying that nobody knows about the racial divide in this Country? Do we have to wait to hear it from a Pastor or see and feel it on the street and at every work place? Wait a minute here! Must we blame Obama for the remarks of his Pastor if he does not portray them in all he stands for, and has being doing in the United States since being a public officer?
All these are just the Politics of race, because some people feel that certain people can never and should never be some sort of a Leader.
What next are they going to say- First He was a Moslem. Now he is a Christain with a flaw. Where are we heading to with all these? I can tell you all that this issue is a stark reality and I feel that Obama has handled it best.
Those that live in a glass house they say, “Don’t throw stone”. One day, some of us will be in Obama’s shoes. A man who truthfully wants to lead us out of this darkness of ours so called “Racial Divide” and we all are clamouring for “Chaos” to remain.
I wish all those that are calling for the Repubilcans to continue to rule, to be prepared to forever sacrifice their male and female children and grandchildren on the altar of “War”, A war that is conceived based on family and Clouts misgivings.

Let’s see…. Pat Robertson said a lot, since it was crap I can’t remember the specifics but it was supposedly hate oriented.
Jerry Falwell said a ‘lot’ of crap and it was hate oriented.
Now it’s Pastor Wright.
RObertson apologised
Fallwell apologised
All of a sudden they’re on God’s right hand again.
Wright said emphatic things to emphasize one or several points.
What do you want him to say now?
“My Bad?”
Get over it bigots, on both sides of the fence

If you really think Obama is unpatriotic, then you, my friend, are a fool. Last time I checked, a lapel pin did not define anybody’s love for their country, nor did a mispoken comment by his wife. Any idiot conservative who thinks that Obama should have renounced his pastor obviously cannot empathize with the rather common situation of not agreeing with a loved one. Like he said, he was basically a part of him family- you do not leave your family because there are differences. Also, Rush Limbaugh is a crackpot

Never in my lifetime did I think I would see a campaign crash and burn so fast. It is almost mind boggling how fast this has happened to Obama.

NK: Your post was too pale to convince anyone but yourself. What kind of uniter is that? Are you telling us there are no good churches in Chicago? Senator Obama claimed himself as the best candidate to unite people of different color. Sorry, I did not see anything in his actions.

Republicans are drooling over both candidates. McCain will probably pull this thing off.

If Hillary is not the Democratic nominee then she should run as independent. Have the 3 way in the general election. Obama with black and some independent voters, McCain with republicans and Hillary with the middle class and lower income voters. Who do you think will win? By the way, why are Howard Dean, Kennedy, Bradley and Kerry all supporting Obama? They are ALL presidential lOSERS!

The saddest part of Obama’s speech was when he threw his grandmother under the bus. How could he even compare his grandma’s comments of being afraid of black men to the hate filled comments of Wright’s. When he grows up he will regret this.

I’ve left (even walked out) of a sermon for less hateful comments. What is this Obama guy really about?

Excuse me – I am amazed at people’s response to a black minister who let himself go overboard at being angry at this country. Do you really think that older black people have never had anything happen to them that would solicit anger or bitterness because it was done solely because they are black? I have yet to see any evidence that this man did anything evil with this occasional anger, his record as a positive leader is known nationally is much more widely known.
For forty years between 1932 and 1972, the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) conducted an experiment on 399 black men in the late stages of syphilis. These men, for the most part illiterate sharecroppers from one of the poorest counties in Alabama, were never told what disease they were suffering from or of its seriousness. Informed that they were being treated for “bad blood,”1 their doctors had no intention of curing them of syphilis at all. The data for the experiment was to be collected from autopsies of the men, and they were thus deliberately left to degenerate under the ravages of tertiary syphilis—which can include tumors, heart disease, paralysis, blindness, insanity, and death. “As I see it,” one of the doctors involved explained, “we have no further interest in these patients until they die.”

When the civil war was fought, and slavery began to end, it was apparent that the majority of caucasions were not in favor of slavery. That fact has obviously been forgotten, or is conveniently disregarded. To say someone’s ancestors were responsible for the slave trade, based solely on the fact they are caucasion, is about as near-sided and ignorant as the KKK’s views are. Having taken time to educate myself on my ancestry, I know with all confidence my ancestors played no part in the slave trade. To prevent oneself from appearing as a racist idiot, it would behoove them to spend some time researching before making any sort of accusations against someone based on the color of their skin. I am caucasion. I am very proud to be caucasion. I am not a racist. My ancestors had no hand in the slave trade. The MAJORITY of all white american’s ancestors, had no part in slavery. If slavery had been a unanimous decision amongst whites, the blacks would still be enslaved today. Think about it. It took whites to begin slavery here, but without the majority of whites standing up against it, it would not have ended. It is a slap in the face to those who fought for what was right, with no regard to skin color, to accuse their decendents of being the product of racists. A few whites enslaved blacks. The remaining majority united to free them. Thank God for my white ancestors who fought and succeeded to end the injustices being commited on the black community.

JERRY FALWELL’S IN HELL!
…Rush Limbaugh and the rest of Bush’s supporters will evenutally join him!

The media, as usual DO NOT LISTEN. They cherry pick Wright’s words, and then play them over and over. And then you gullible idiots think that is the whole reality! Don’t you understand that most tv reporters nowadays are propagandists for the Republican party?? They are not real journalists. They create caricatures, and foist them off on you to push an agenda. You really need to grow up and stop being so gullible. And you need to stop thinking that Obama has to be responsible for everything his pastor says. My priest used to say horrible hateful things about women going to hell for using birth control — and your pastors do too!

Hatemonger-On Friday past I watched Obama on Fox. He was asked if he ever sat in pew and heard objectionable speech from Wright’s pulpit while he was sitting in the pews, Obama said absolutely not. In yesterday’s speech Obama said HE WAS SITTING in the pews and heard objectionable speech. That’s very clear to me, he lied on Friday.

Walker Evans: That’s all the Black Race needs is a history lesson in Slavery. I don’t think Jews need a Black Person giving them a lesson about the Holocaust.
Whether Slavery was going on in Africa or were ever did not make it right for this Country, period.

Wright/Ferraro/Hagee/Falwell/Robertson/Grahm
what’s the difference? They’ve all made inflammatory comments. Who cares about what right said? And this issue will only backfire if republicans try to make an issue of it. Losers!!!

What do I think? I think from the previous responses that the lines have already been drawn, and that opinions will simply harden in response to Obama’s speech — Obama supporters will like the speech, Clinton and McCain supporters will not.
For myself, I have been resisting comparisons between Obama and Bobby or John Kennedy, but this speech put him in their league without question. In my mind, I now think of Obama and RFK in the same breath. This was probably the most astonishing and inspiring speech I’ve ever read in my life – and I’m old enough to have heard RFK when I was in high school.
I started this season out thrilled that we had two exciting Democratic candidates, and I was certain that I would vote for whichever one won the nomination, but I have been so floored and insulted by Clinton’s cynical, petty, self-centered, devisive and underhanded fight, and so impressed with Obama’s response to it, that I could honestly never put a mark next to her name on a ballot. I’d vote for McCain with hopes for 2012 if she were to pull this nomination out from under Obama (which I don’t think she can do).
So, as I said at the beginning of my post, I think the lines have already hardened. Clinton supporters admire her as a fighter, and are fighters themselves. They will not listen to this speech with any other goal than how to fight it. McCain supporters will look at it for confirmation of their views. Obama supporters genuinely believe we can move the political discussion to a new and better level, and that this is the man that can help us do it, and this speech confirms that for us.
Yesterday confirmed for me that this is definitely the man I want representing me as President for the next eight years. I can imagine no one else I want answering that phone at 3:00 AM.

Let’s go ahead and vote for “Bush-Lite” Hillary Clinton.
It would be all but handing McCain a landslide in November.

jpt quotes
GOP media consultant Rick Wilson:
“It was a speech written to mau-mau the New York Times editorial board, the network production people and the media into submission.”

I think the Obama speech was a good one. I am Politically neutral. Whether accepted in mainstream talk or not, no one can deny the historical facts that non-whites were oppressed. This has nothing to do with the political parties. This is a great time that people start rebuilding their lives in all aspects. Thanks to the economy and an entirely baseless war. The fact that an entire war has been waged under the false pretext of national security and still being justified, in spite of the trillion dollars that can be strengthening the economy has been totally forgotten. When dealing with people, humanity should be first. Then comes nationality and perhaps race doesn’t matter, unless it is a biomedical research. The staunch war supporters have forgotten that the war was and is a colossal error. Immediate pulling out is not an option, because it was a one way ticket. Hate begets hate. If Islamic terrorism is a danger to civilization, so it creating new wars when claiming to be true Christian or whatever religion it may be. If we are still stuck in 4000 year old Hamurabi code or “Eye for an Eye, Tooth for a tooth code”, I seriously doubt, if the so called religious zealots care to read further about the teachings of Love. This does not mean keep falling at the feet of terrorists. While dealing with terrorism firmly, compassion and diplomacy need to be the first defence. What the staunch nationalists of any nation forget is the fact that even nations follow “Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap”. Afterall nations are built on men(and women). This is an opportune moment to take the high road. Politics apart, irrespective of the choice of President, its time that people spread compassion and tolerance. The greatest glory of our nation, we know as USA is this humane side. Lets not forget that whether it is civil war or disobedience, it is the constant commitment to growth and peace that has led to the prosperity of this nation. MAY THERE BE PEACE in the hearts and lives of all people in this great nation. It takes responsibility to be a leader. As leaders of the world, we sure need to focus on our responsibilities. GOD BLESS AMERICA

Don’t forget people who says that Obama is not responsible for his pastor actions, we not voting for somebody to be a manager of the department store. This is highest position in this country. I don’t really care what Rev. Wright said, but I do care that Obama listen him for 20 years and only now distance himself from him, because he knows that this will damage his campaign. Otherwise he will be there listening and probably agree with most of the trash that been preach there. On one interview he said that he never heard speeches like that and was never present, and he would quit this church if he did, but in his speech he said that he heard those hate speeches and was present. Which is it? American people don’t know much about him, so this is part of the reason that this story is very important.

Don’t you just love Obama giving a speech ONLY after he is caught in a race hating mess himself. You had twenty years to use your feet and walk away Obama. Remember, you were the guy who demanded Don Imus be fired for his remark. Remember, Obama. You said YOUR children were hurt over the Imus comment. What about your children attending Wright’s church, Obama? You had Imus fired, what about the good reverend, Obama?

Bad judgment – Rezko and Wright when he had choice to leave both of them long time ago. They are not your family members when you have no choice but sticking with them since the relationship is in your blood.
Low transparency – Lied about talks with Canadian embassy; lied just last Friday that he had “never, ever” heard of such controversial statements from his pastor when we all know (and he admitted last night) he knew his pastor’s controversial remarks all along.
Clintons may have a lot more negatives and dirty laundries to dig into compare to Obama’s (mainly due to his short career in politics), but Obama has poised himself as someone who has “good judgment” and “total transparency”, so when we see the opposite came along it tells us something. I’m also very much sick of Obama’s mentioning of “good judgment” when it comes to Iraq war. It seems to be the only good judgment he’s had against Clinton and he just keeps talking about it tirelessly. Some people praise him as the one with “good judgment” but refuse to accept he actually had more “bad judgments”. It’s like concluding someone as good overall with just one merit regardless of the rest, or seeing someone as so bad based on just one bad thing this person has done. This is what has been going on for Obama and Hillary. One is viewed like a saint while the other one is seen as a b….. That’s the problem!!!!

Why did Obama only make these comments after he was smoked out? Typical politician. What else is going to come out? My guess is he will confess to his affairs AFTER he is elected like the New York Governor.

Obama originally said he was unaware of Rev. Wright’s inflamatory remarks. yesterday he admitted that he had heard some of the remarks. Was he being honest 24 hours earlier or did his long-term memory all at once kick in?

How many times was Obama in the church over twenty years applauding the Rev. Wright over anti-white racism and USA hatred.
That was a cute little speech, but I don’t want to know about Obama’s grandmother or the fact that we all know that there has been and is racism in this country. I want to know how many times over 20 years he listened to and applauded Wright’s racism, his anti-US ideology, his view that Israel is a terrorist state, that the USA was responsible for 9-11, etc. This man is switching the subject AGAIN, which means he’s lying and lying and lying.

Obama had 20 years to influence his pastor to a higher perspective on race. He didn’t do it. That means he is great at making speeches about change, but doesn’t have the courage to take “action” for change when he should. So…We need Florida and Michigan to re-vote! We must vote Obama out of this race if we want a chance for “change” from the current Republican agenda, because I do not believe Obama can win the general election now that his pastor’s sermons are public. The Republicans will use them to scare people. If Obama opposes these re-votes, he is putting himself above what may be best for the country, because people voted for him before they really knew him . Thank you ABC for investigating him for us!

People have got to stop looking at this as though it was a team sport and they are “loyal” to “team Obama”. Is Obama a smooth orator with a gift for weasel-words? Of course, but only the most naive or simply ignorant Obama supporters would call his tripe a “good speech”. Obama is a charlatan and a snake-oil salesman . This is about more than Rev. Wright. Obama’s Houston headquarter had a massive picture of Che Guevara on the wall that was caught on television..after which Obama “disavowed” the banner. Then the public was told that a close associate of Obama was an ex-member of the infamous Weather Underground who was implicated in two terrorist bombings, including one at a police station and one at the Pentagon. Again, Obama “distanced himself”. I wonder how many free passes this radical is entitled to receive from a doting media who is willing to bury and forgive anything negative about a Democrat and, most importantly, a black Democrat. On the same token, if Obama is not a closet America hater, why are there no pro-American advisers in his campaign? Where are the people who believe in the US as opposed to wanting to exterminate every american man, woman and child (Che Guevara) or violently overthrow the government ( Wright and the Weathermen). Obama supporters, if they have the intelligence, need to reexamine their support for the manchurian candidate. Otherwise, this could be America’s last election.

Obama did this to Obama. It’s exactly like Trapper’s article says. The republican don’t have to make anything up, they just have to let Reverend Wright do the talking for them. That’s just the FACTS.

Why blame Republicans for this controversy ? They are not responsible for Rev. Wright’s sermons and Obama’s 20 year relationship with his pastor. It was Obama who CHOSE Rev. Wright as his pastor, his mentor, his guide. Obama has shown very poor judgment in choosing people who are close to him, people like Rev. Wright, Tony Rezko. I hope my fellow democrats will wake up and support Sen Clinton, else there is no doubt that McCain will win in November.

I see from the comments of some folks on this post, it will take an alien from outer space for people to move beyond RACE!!!
We all better hope that Obama get the nomination and go on to win the general election, because you folks are really going to be in trouble with the Napoleon complex McCain.

What bothers me with this issue is that with so little to stand on in terms of experience, Obama promoted judgement and ability to unite as the centerpiece of his campaign. I don’t think he needed to leave the Church. He is certainly not responsible for whatever Wright said and believes. Wright may be a crazy uncle that Obama wants us to believe, but he is an uncle who had the microphone and pulpit every Sunday. For a guy who supposedly has a gift for his ability to reach out across the aisle and be a great uniter, he did not lift a finger to try to CHANGE the divisive and inflammatory messages being propagated by this minister. The sermons, as witnessed by millions by now, perpetuates racism and hatred in America. The sad thing is the youth and next generation of this church who heard the sermons will probably carry the same message of hatred for years to come. To sit idly by, with 20 yrs. worth of opportunities to make real and profound CHANGES within his congregation to get past racial issues shows the lack of leadership and judgement he so highly promotes as his valued traits. Racial problem is one of the many challenges he will have to face if he gets elected as president. It is his failure to act when he was in the best position to do so (being bi-racial and close to the minister) that makes me wonder how he would handle other problems and issues that the United States faces.

I think, for many middle/low income white Americans, the real problem is that their feeling were hurt by what they saw and heard taking place today in black churches across the country. Millions like myself, grew up learning and believing that slavery and discrimation was the worst of the worst and that amends and understanding was needed for change. This was the reason for the affirmative action movement that often benefited others and not even our own children that also went without. The majority of Americans today have no relationship to the past offenders in our blood but continue to do as much as we can for all the less fortunate. I know when I came to realized that the black people still hated all of us so much they can taste it and continue, to this day, to hold innocent people accountable and continue preaching this hate to new young innocent children to continue, I was truly hurt. It is like the original sin we will never get out from under. Obama’s speech was well delivered but he said nothing to erase the hurt I feel. The speech was to stop the political bleeding and maybe it did for some but it did not ease the pain for me. When I am sorry I say so, period. I do not also tell that person ..but you did it too, especially when the persons you hurt never participated. I heard justification not I’m sorry I hurt the feeling of the innocent and those who have tried.

Phillip writes:
“On one interview he said that he never heard speeches like that and was never present, and he would quit this church if he did, but in his speech he said that he heard those hate speeches and was present. Which is it?”

Jewishwomen: you COMPLETELY butchered Cheney’s response about the war on Iraq. He was asked about the war’s worth in light of supposedly 2/3 of the American public who think it was not worth the effort. He said “so what?” in regards to executing a war based on changing polls. If you are going to make a political arguement stick with the facts. I know it’s tough for some of you Dems. Did you know a majority of the public was against the Revolutionary War? Didn’t think so. And by the way, Carter was the worse president.

How did America even get to this point? I see a lot of examples of our country’s logic-depleted, unsound argumentativeness and i sense the fear that is projected by so many. how exactly do you see Obama’s relationship with Rev Wright affecting the policy of this country? The insinuation that Obama is walking in stride with the messages delivered by the worst sound bites that one could dig up on his pastor is crazy. It would be nice if the people condemning the man would actually watch the speech in it’s entirety and note the honesty that radiates from within the man giving the speech. Maybe it’s a product of my bias, but I personally don’t attribute honesty or integrity as a quality owned by the current president or John McCain. I just can’t respect a man who harps on the fears of his people.
As an honest member of the white male experience, I can assure you that John McCain has come in contact with with people who harbor views as extreme as Rev Wright. It wouldn’t do any good to debate how much of their outlook is shared by McCain because McCain does nothing to demonstrate he sympathizes with those viewpoints. Why is it any different for Obama? If you don’t think that humans are competent enough to sort through information and make up their own mind on an issue, than maybe you should pray really hard and wait for an angel to tell you how to vote.

USNavy; This has been out there awhile. In all fairness to Obama, it was the National Anthem being played which does not require the right hand over the chest. Only attention. It’s been blown out of proportion and never seems to die.

Please acknowledge that this more a Bill, Hillary and George Stephanopoulos push to keep this story in the news. THANKS -ABC. Bill, Hillary, and George Stephanopoulos -FORMER senior aide of Bill Clinton, FORMER Communication Director for Bill Clinton, CURRENT Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, CURRENT anchor of ABC’s Sunday morning program, “This Week with George StephanopoulosGlad to read you are going to keep this story going. When is it Hagee’s turn for John McCain. Thanks Hillary, Bill, and George. I will continue to post this b/c the Clintons and George will not let this story die. Please name to me Hillary and Bill’s spiritual leader-of course, it is greed and power at any cost. I am a McCain support and I am so impressed with my guy openly stating he will not race bait. Thanks Bill, Hillary, and George.

Way up in this stream of comments, someone drug up the tired thing about Obama not putting his hand over his heart during the pledge. How many “proud American’s” don’t put their hands over THEIR hearts when the Star Spangled Banner is sung at public event.
The general public is not running for president you argue?? Ok, I’ll take a candidate who doesn’t put his hand over his heart during the pledge, over our current president who puts his hand over his heart while the blood of our innocent troops that HE killed runs down the front of his shirt!!!!!

I know that it’s politicaly incorrect to say this, but I don’t know about the rest, but I am tired of hearing “Whites” “Blacks”
I am white, but I never had a slave, and I don’t want one. It was horrible, black people suffer, but It was long time ago, and I don’t think anybody who had a slave, or was a slave are still alive.
Why should people like me take a blame for slavery just because of the color of OUR skin.
I don’t think it’s so bad right now, don’t hear anybody planning to move back to Africa, or anywhere else. This is great free country, so enjoy and prosper. I came to US 22 years ago and I am doing just that.

The hypocrite stands in FRONT of 8 American flags, but still can’t bring himself to stand BEHIND 1 American flag lapel pin. Is this his response to his questionable patriotism? Pathetic!
BTW, anyone can look good reading a speech from a teleprompter. Many of those words were plagiarized from Lincoln and Kennedy.

keep being distracted from our common purpose and i will refer each negative comment to listen once again to Obama’s speech putting aside any prejudice. He is just calling for social progress. Where are all the Americans intellectuals, have they sold their intelligence and critical thinking?
Obama should of renounced, refuted, and then had the common sense to have walked out of that church and not looked back if ‘social progress’ is what he is really for. To do anything else is just stirring a filthy pot of do do. Obama just doesn’t have the sound judgement to lead this country. Period.

I think I’ve got a split personality…

BTW, anyone can look good reading a speech from a teleprompter. Many of those words were plagiarized from Lincoln and Kennedy.
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So true, he didn’t want to answer question regarding this, and told reporter to listen his speech tomorrow. Everybody knows that politician don’t write their own speeches.
Obama is not so slick when it comes to answering questions on the spot.

OK so now the Media is conforting Clinton? What world are you living in?

John,
Please answer this honestly…Did Obama lie about whether or not he was sitting in church when controversial statements were made by Wright? Did he lie?
Friday and Saturday he denied that in his 20 years of attending this church ever hearing any of these statements. Yesterday in his speech he acknowledged that indeed he was sitting in the pews when these statements were made. AGain, did he lie to us on Friday and Saturday? Yesterday, he also said that he never heard Wright say anything negative about any ethnic group privately or publicly – do you think he is telling the truth on that one or, again, lying?
Is this transparency?

It is not about race, not about words,…it is about action and judgement. Too bad Obama tried to run on the “Superior judgement” platform,…That does not fly when your judgement is so horrible.

JUSTIN!!!
Come on!!! That is sooooo trival it’s not even funny!!! I many times have BUSH and CHENEY LIED to you??? Come on brother… This is chess not checkers!!!

What is so good about America is we have the right to voice our opinions without being penalized and the right to vote for whomever we choose. It is wonderful as Americans we can express our point of views (freedom of speech) whether it is correct or incorrect. It is a very sad day for America when an individual is judged on remarks not made by them and a speech of explanation given and still not good enough for many. This topic started because of religion and what BO minister had to say. What is the real issue? Is it race and the real racists are not ready for the change being presented? What about forgiveness?
Come on people, let us face reality, in this county race is a problem and racism is alive and being practiced everyday. Black Americans could probably get over the past if White Americans would allow it to happen. It’s easy to say Black Americans needs to get over what happened 200 years ago, but are White American willing to practice what they preach and do the right thing when it applies to Africa Americans and other minorities.
BO more power to you and continue to run a positive race. To all the critics of BO who would not have voted for him anyway, just remember, Mark 11:25-26 says “But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. But if you refuse to forgive, your Father in heaven will not forgive your sins”. Now vote for whomever you choose and God Bless America, because of the state of this country, we all will need it, republicans, democrats, and independents.

To all the “Christians”,
on this blog who somehow see forgiveness as a worthless tool. I suggest you consider these words spoken by a very famous yet controversal man as he breathed his last breathe. “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” Lucky for us, the Father did just that. He has made forgiveness available to us and through us. Don’t knock it ’til you try it.

Obama, you didn’t play by the rules. So in the words of Donald Trump….Obama, your FIRED!

It is not surprising that some of his speeches resemble Kennedy,…The man who wrote “Ask not what,..” is one of his writers!! Hello?
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Oh, OK… so the speech that Obama said he stayed up writing ’til 2 A.M., wasn’t actually even written by Obama… I see…

JUSTIN!!!
You sould like an intelligent individual… Unlike some of the other conservative, close minded, idiots posting on this blog… So let us reason together… Here we have someone who represents both races, black and white… To imply that he somehow supports these statements is crazy… Rather than tell America what it wants to hear he gave us the ugly truth… How can you take issue with that… By the way I am independent, ot an Obama supporter… But this has prompted me to re-examine him as my candidate of choice…

If I learned one thing during this it is that Chris Matthews is an embarrassment to all professional journalist. After listening to him gushing over Obama last night I actually felt myself blushing.

Obama’s political career,…R.I.P.

Obama hasn’t been able to heal his pastor or congregation for 20 years but thinks he can heal this country. Come to think of it he didn’t even try. Yes, what a great uniter he is.

This is a terribly biased headline to say the least; “Republicans drool…” blah-blah. I am a Republican and I am not drooling. I think it is sad. Also, as a Christian I am praying for Mr. Wright to read his bible and teach what it says verse by verse and not twisted around and distorted to support his idealogy and political views (which are the OPPOSITE of Christianity and what the bible teaches). His statements are a poor testimony to Jesus and Christianity. It is unfortunate that Mr. Obama, as a professed Christian, hasn’t had the discernment to change churces long ago and attend where the word of God is taught accurately. I hope all Christians (who read the bible and know what is says thoroughly) will join me in praying for both of these men. So few Christians actually read their bible thoroughly – so we have a huge population of ignorant professing Christians who don’t live and do what it says – which is summed up in the words of Jesus, Love the Lord God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and love others (esteem and value and respest) others as you love yourself. If we all did that we wouldn’t have the crime, stealing, corruption, lying, murder, greed, etc., we have today. It may sound like pie in the sky to skeptical unbelievers but it does work and it is the truth and one day all will realize it! I think we should get Huckabee as V.P. to back up Mc Cain. Huckabee would make the better president though!

it said america ijust srill in the jim crow days the stupid racist couldn’t find nothing on mr.obama’s this just a modern day lyching he has nothing to do with rev. wright comments i am a white american it a disgrace to the white race to see how deep racist most whiote people are today

Hey Libs this is coming out because Barrack Hussein Obama has no Record, no accomplishments.
There also is a saying you get a measure of a man by the company he keeps.
I also find it funny that you libs are accusing others as Racists because they bring up the Racism of Obama!
Who is playing the Race card now? thats right the same that play it all the time, The libs!!

i don’t get it. why are people so hung up on a candidate’s religion and religious advisors? Politicians are hypocrites. They break the laws of their religion while being a politician. I can’t believe the majority of people are stupid and naive enough to judge a politician’s character by their religious credentials. All that is important is whether the politician can deliver the goods (jobs, freedom from government harassment, security) to the people and not enriching themselves in the process. The means of delivering the goods is not important.

I am a Liberal and I am very disgusted with Obama.Obama lied on every news media station and he thinks America will forget this.He will never get my vote.I would sooner vote Republican.

At this point, I truely believe if Obama is the nominee, the dem. party’s hope for WH is over.
Read this:
The race-based wound he helped to reopen in this country reveals a extremely serious problem in the black community. Wright’s sermons, so offensive to the whites, are in fact something the the black community is eager to embrace on a deep moral and ideological stand.
Remember Wright talked about how US governement invented HIV to kill the blacks? Well, thanks to his preaching, and also help from Obama by letting his two young children sit in the pew,
according to a 2005 study by Rand Corporation and Oregon State University, which showed that half of African Americans surveyed believed that AIDS is man-made, more than one quarter said it was created in a government lab, and 12 percent claimed that the virus was spread by the CIA.
Is there anything that Obama can say he has done to change this and trancend race??????
I feel deeply betrayed by him and his compaign. Hillary was right, he was not vetted.

Here we go. I said this would happen months ago. Just a few short weeks ago, repub pundits all over america were praising the “inspirational” Obama. Now, they’ve turned on him like snakes. All you morons that fell for it have been duped. Just in time for him to narrowly win the nomination, and ruin the democrats’ chances again in 08. They knew all the time Obama was the least electable, and Hillary’s chances were a lot better. Couple this with idiot Howard Dean refusing to redo the primaries in FL and MI, and you get a hell of a mess. Thanks liberals, for looking before you leapt on Obama. And thanks to the media for sheilding Obama and getting us into this mess. I am sure you had America’s best interests at heart (LOL). Will liberals ever learn?????

The principles of love and peace, Ahimsa (Non-Violence), forgiveness and sacrifice are needed among leaders of all countries especially from leaders of the most powerful nation on earth
Ahimsa (Non-violence) has not merely the negative and restrictive meaning of ‘Non killing’ or Non violence’, but the positive and comprehensive meaning of ‘Love embracing of all creation’ with purity of heart, mind and speech. Lord Buddha was one of the greatest teachers of non-violence.
Jesus Christ was the Prince of Peace. As a Jew, he crossed religious boundaries. He repeatedly reached out and embraced Roman conquerors, other Gentiles, and even the more despised Samaritans. When they crucified Him, He prayed for His tormentors, saying, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”
Gandhi sacrificed his own life so that Hindus & Muslims could live in harmony and peace. Speaking on Mahatma’s death Einstein had said, “Tomorrow, the world may not even believe that such a man ever existed.”
What greater sacrifice than those of Anwar Sadat and Yitzak Rabin who gave their lives for the cause of peace in the Middle East. What greater sacrifice than that of Dr. Martin Luther King who believed in making change, even radical change, without violence. On the steps of Lincoln Memorial, Dr. King said: “I have a dream that on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood.”
In South Africa the story of Mandela & de Klerk- – one was the oppressed and the other was oppressor- is inspiring indeed. After having been imprisoned for 28 years, rather than choosing violence , he chose reconciliation and forgiveness ,,, in a spirit of give and take. Neddless to say , both sides had to sacrifice and a new more prosperous South Africa was born.
All great leaders sacrifice all their lives not by mere words but by their actions before they are coronated leaders. Clintons spent their whole life helping the blacks . In fact Bill Clinton is known as the first Black President. Some of our second generation has not seen the assassination of the Kennedy brothers and Martin Luther King . I came to this country in 1960 and I saw it all .I changed jobs a couple of times when I was discriminated against. What was Obama doing then? He was into drugs – heroin and Alcohol & Cocaine. He did not march in any of the freedom marches. Indo Americans and blacks were discriminated against. Not anymore. An Indian is Governor of Lousiana and we have black Governors in Mass and New York.

I totally agree. Chris Mathews is
ridiculous on his show yesterday, the
way he embraced Obama’s speech. It is
NOT a good speech; it touched or mentioned
many things we already know, and it
contained some very bad things, such as
mentioning his white granmother, comparing
Wright with Ferrero. Give me a break!

KnightCaptain;
Do you believe that making a claim that white people injected HIV into the black community for the purpose of KILLING them is simply Anger????
To me, it sounds like something that is used to incite fear and hate. Just IMHO.

The Republicans have said all along that Obama was a better pick just waiting for the chance to Rip him apart in the General Election.

Mr. Obama is arrogant and lacks the judgment and character to be POTUS.
Obama’s many speeches, books, and online posts reference and in many ocassions duplicate sermons, words, or books by the Rev. Wright.
Rev. Wright specifically endorses black theology and regularly quotes and/or references persons who are historical figures in black theology (this includes, James Cone).
As Rev. Wright has said on many ocassions, you should read James Cone. That is what Obama believes in (black theology). In Cone’s words, he believes that the only God that should be worshiped is the one who will empower the AA community and *destroy* the white community. If you think I am making this up, go read for yourself.
As a Democrat I”m totally dismayed that such a weak and flawed candidate like Obama is leading for the Democrat nomination; if he gets it we”ve got another Kerry on our hands who will lose. Obama has never really accomplished anything that would justify moving him up to the WH; every large city in the US has people who have done more. And now here he is, after listening to this racist preacher for 20 years, saying he didn”t know his real political view. That”s just plain unbelievable. Obama chose this church, he chose this “minister.” Think what the Republicans can do with this in the fall; he wants to be president but for 20 years he did not figure out that his “minister” was a racist who hated America; put that with Obama”s refusal to wear a flag lapel pin and his wife”s apparently hating American until Obama appeared to be getting the nomination…the Republican ad makers will have a field day as they put McCain in the White House
Obama has STILL not explained why he was a member of such a hate-filled church and WHY he had this loony pastor on his advisory board?? He has NOT explained how he tolerated such horrible, hateful rhetoric for so long (unless he secretly agrees withit) and how he called this man a close, personal friend. A man who preached that the U.S. invented the AIDS virus to infect and murder black people!! Who calls the USA the USKKKA to imply we are no better than the KKK. A man who encourages his flock to say God #$%@ America instead of God Bless America. He still has not explained why he stayed in such a hateful church for 20 years!! Instead he gives a lame speech about race relations and side-tracks the whole issue. I think he”s a con man and a hypocrite and know enough to know I will never vote for him now.

Come November the Democrats are going to lose….The Democrats were given a layup and blew it. Tragically humorous

This nation (America) has absolutely no credibility when it comes to judging senator Obama’s affliation with this pastor……
None!!!

Obama is a liar. He is really no better then Sharpton or Jackson. Sad but true. I actually was starting to have some respect for Obama and was hoping he represented a new perspective and that he was staying away from the typical racist crap but I should have known better. I have real sympathy for the black people who work hard, have careers and actually live their lives without all this bs. Sure racism exists, but getting people like Wright and the before mentioned out of the public eye would further civil rights much more than this anger and hatred. Obama is a socialist so I would never vote for him, but he used to be impressive to me.

Glad to see that the Blank Panthers endorsed Obama today (saw it on his web site). I was afraid it wouldn’t come through in time to make a difference in this election.

To me, I rarely see a politician can rise above election. In this case, mind you, it is a critical election in the life time of many americans, perhaps one of the most critical elections in America in this century.
Obama shows he can put this election into the context of larger issues. He can rise above the politics.
Regardless how this election goes, the landscape of American politics has changed forever. It is time for an honest dialogue on the most toxic issues in America society: racial divide.

According to Obama, Don Imus should have been fired from his job at MSNBC for saying “hateful remarks”. He even cited his two young daughters when calling for Imus’ head.
But Obama never had enough of a problem with Rev Wright’s “hateful remarks” that would stop him from taking his family to go listen to Rev Wright’s “hateful remarks”.
Obama also called for Geraldine Ferraro’s dismissal, even though he basically said the same things about himself that she had said and the proof of this is over at his Senate website.
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Obama acknowledges, with no small irony, that he benefits from his race.
If he were white, he once bluntly noted, he would simply be one of nine freshmen senators, almost certainly without a multimillion-dollar book deal and a shred of celebrity. Or would he have been elected at all?

Pat Robertson, Jon Hagee,Bob Jones, the list goes on….since when have the so called conservative politicians been taken to task to defend their preachings or philosophies ?
Wake up America, we need a healer , someone who at least have the audacity to try. The practices of the past will only lead to one ending/result…the same old same: hatred, resentment,anger,discontent, etc. We need a president, not a preacher . You can go to whichever church or synagogue or even mosque you like and listen to whoever you want to listen to.Barack is good for the job.McCain does not even come close.Yeah, let the republicans go with their regular script of swiftboating…it will not work this time around. For profiters in hate mongering like Limbaugh ,Hannity and their likes, their belly is their god, they will reap what they are sowing…because they continue to have a tormented spirit that thrives ONLY on propagating the hateful part of human beings. They do not just propagate their political ideology….which is ok..to do: they go beyond that, they propagate real raw hate. For you who feed continuously on their gabbage, your soul is progressively contaminated.Why not just stop and THINK for yourselves? Just THINK…

I just noticed that, in yesterdays’ speech, at the end, Obama didn’t say ‘God bless you, God bless America!’.
Of course not every one should say this in every speech. But yesterday’s speech was extremely important for Obama to settle the race issue.
He was so reluctant to say that sentence.
I can understand, why he is so reluctant to put his hands on heart when sining the national song.
I can understand, why he is so reluctant to wear the American-flag pin.

Jeff posted “Glad to see that the Blank Panthers endorsed Obama today (saw it on his web site). I was afraid it wouldn’t come through in time to make a difference in this election.”
This is the kind of stuff that just shows how lacking he is in judgment. This group is a hate-filled group that is very divisive, yet he let’s them post their endorsement for him on his web site.
This is why he is a “present” kind of “leader.” He won’t take a stand without playing both sides. I can see where it is tough for him but guess what, POTUS is the toughest job there is and you have to be one hell of a strong individual to be able to handle the job. I’m no big Hillary fan or supporter but I got to tell you, it’s becoming obvious she’s a hell of lot tougher and a hell of a better fighter than Obama. She’ll be a leader and stand up to the hateful bullies more than this guy will. She’ll take a stand.

How about Hillary’s religious problem? Lots worse than anything Wright might have said.

Truly God must bless America, for without these serious character flaws that have been exposed, this wolf in sheeps clothing may have made it to the white house.Obama is a paper tiger, a Frankestein created by the liberal media mindset that has just gone up in a puff of smoke. Look at the latest polls on him now that this has come out….All of the hand wringing and excuses in the world will not help Barrack Hussien Obama now. RIP Mr. wannabe.

Obama cannot dis-own Wright until after the primary as he is afraid of loosing the black vote to hillary. Prediciton, when and if he wins the primary he will have a change of heart and dis-own wright as as the democratic nominee he will get the black vote anyway…another political slime ball.

Texas Outlaw, I was only pointing out the fact. Of course it didn’t take long for my comment to be pulled.

How could anyone vote for Obama, especially if you are White? I don’t understand why White Americans don’t stand up and defend their own race. I don’t understand why there are still White Americans voting for Obama. The African-American are willing to stand as a group, why not the White American? The reason I ask is because I’m an Asian-American therefore I don’t understand the mindset of an typical White American.

I think that this is big enough to hurt Barack big time.

Why some people believe Obama will bring new and fresh politics?
Yesterday, Obama has set his people back to the days before the civil rights movement.
Isn’t it bitter, and old politics?

blah blah blah. Obama is better than McCain every day of the week and twice on Sundays. If you want another 1000 years of war, vote McCain. If you have a brain, vote Democrat – whoever, it doesn’t matter. Anything is better than 4 more years of McBush.

The trail will always be littered by the mindless droppings of the horses ass…and abc and the republican racists on this post prove my point!!!! oH WELL..OR IS THAT orwell…

Obama is unelectable. All this pastor stuff has taken the focus away from the fact Obama has no experience. He built his whole campaign on his speeches. Well. His credibility is shot. Its very difficult to believe these UTOPIAN speeches when we are finding a very different man behind the scenes. His wife hasnt helped matters much either.

“I understand MSNBC has suspended Mr. Imus,” Obama told ABC News, “but I would also say that there””s nobody on my staff who would still be working for me if they made a comment like that about anybody of any ethnic group. And I would hope that NBC ends up having that same attitude.”
Why you lie Obama?

We shall overcome… when women do not vote for a female candidate because she is not the best person for the job and when blacks do not vote for another black candidate because he or she is not the best person for the job. In the meantime, as a non-white, non-senior citizen, I’m voting for McCain.

Barack needs to get out of the race right now. He can not have it both ways!! This country needs a leader who represents all of America. Pretty words and saying present in a Senate vote does not a president make. Step aside and let Hillary have a go at McCain.

I’m a Republican. Why would I vote for Edwards – I thought he was your version of Mitt Romney. Limited appeal. You thought that just because I am not white that I must be a Democrat?

Anthony*** I meant to say a GOOD life….sorry

Another piece to connect the dots for the Wright rhetoric that Obama did not know. Watch the Wright 911 video and you will see Michelle Obama standing to applaud and then sit down.Barcak did not know about this.

Warren5678 writes:
“Watch the Wright 911 video and you will see Michelle Obama standing to applaud and then sit down. Barack did not know about this.”

Vile… racists really? I do not think that questioning a candidate on issues is vile or racists.

Barack Obama had been a presidential candidate for more than a YEAR before he outright repudiated his long-time pastor for anti-American, racially charged sermons. But when talk show host Don Imus was in hot water, eleven months ago, for racially insensitive comments, Obama was the first candidate to call for his firing. Obama [who in a major speech on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, decried controversial remarks by the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. dating back to 2001] called for Imus to be fired just ONE WEEK after Imus made the remarks in April 2007, two months after Obama had announced his candidacy. “There’s nobody on my staff who would still be working for me if they made a comment like that about anybody of any ethnic group. And I would hope that NBC ends up having that same attitude,” Obama told ABC News in an April 11, 2007 interview.
I GUESS OBAMA FEELS DIFFERENTLY WHEN IT REALLY IS SOMEONE ON HIS TEAM MAKING RADICAL COMMENTS!

jkh, regarding the black panther endorsement obama was obviously so proud of that he put it on his website – he took it down after people started commenting. once again, he has NO judgment. another extremist organization he thinks is good to have on his side and he only distances himself when people point out that it’s not a good thing.

Obama gives great speeches. He is a smooth talker, but it was just another distraction to keep the American people of all racial and religious backgrounds from getting to the real issue that is at the center of this campaign. WHO will be the most qualified person to hold the highest office in the land? A few months ago, Obama appeared to be a good man who loved America and all American citizens. That was then—this is now. It’s truly hard to believe anyone would sit through some of the sermons we saw last week. It’s even worse to imagine our children hearing these radical remarks, especially in a church of God. What will they grow up to be? How did these remarks of bigotry and hatred affect them? “America deserved 9-11″ ; “Riding Dirty”; “God Damn America”; “America caused HIV” and much more! There is nothing ‘Christian’ about these disgusting remarks. When “Pastor Wright” made his nasty, radical remarks, OVER A 20-YEAR PERIOD, why didn’t Obama demand that he be fired? Why did he put him on the Obama Political Campaign as an adviser? Too many lies! Who is Obama? What does he really believe in? I think he stayed in this church so he would get the votes of the 8,000 members. I’m sad to see he’s just another typical, flip-flop, politician who will say or do anything to get what he wants.

Anybody who would vote for this clown is nuts… Goodbye Obama 08.

Pat M: “Anybody who would vote for this clown is nuts… ”
Actually, those who have voted for him consistently are the highly educated ones who can appreciate intelligence. They are not nuts at all. These were the same group who voted against GWB consistently.
Only those who believe 7-second sound bites and lack the ability to do in-depth analysis would discount him. Only those who are full of racial hatred would not give him a chance. If you are willing to open you mind and try to understand what he has said and have the ability to appreciate history, you are likely to agree with me that he did a fantastic job.
Obama made history by this single speech, perhaps one of the most important speeches in this century, comparable in magnitude to those by MLK and Lincoln. You can hate him for what he is or what he said. But in the end you will realize his speech has changed the political landscapes of America forever. To me, this is a true leader.
I just wish all of our political leaders can have that ability and courage.

And, no wonder GWB is still in power. YOU DESERVE PEOPLE LIKE HIM.

The Church I attend has more than one Chaplain that offer services (4th Infantry Division Memorial Chapel). Not one Chaplain mentions race or a negative attitude towards our country. I know you’re saying, “Well that’s because you’re on a military post. That’s what Army Chaplains are suppose to do and say.” That simply isn’t the case. In our church, it is about three things and three things only (1) Worshiping God (2) Learning God’s word through sermon (3) Offering fellowship and peace to our neighbors. If a church can’t offer these three or tries to offer something different, say politics, then something is wrong. And for the congregation to buy in to it is wrong. I will pray this Sunday for peace and understanding, that it may reach inside the Church as well as outside the Church.

It’s pretty clear that the only people really hysterical about this are the extreme right-wingers. They’re never going to vote for any Democrat, under any circumstances.
Like Peter King says, they’re hoping that if they continue to talk about “Rev. Wright” over and over and over and over and over again, they can get other people to vote for John McCain.
And you can see why the ultra-conservatives are so hysterical about this. It’s their only chance. They are hoping that this will outweigh John McCain’s pledge to continue the Bush policies on Iraq and the economy.
But most people aren’t right wing extremists. For them, this “issue” will fade after about 16 days.
Sorry, right wingers. You’re not going to win this one.

Sorry, catiger, not end of story. Googled MO comment and I quote,”…let me tell you, for the first time in my adult life I am proud of my country…” First time!!! That is poor commentary from a woman who wants to be the first lady. No distortion.
BHO also not courageous. HE GOT CAUGHT being affiliated with Wright and had to address the issue. Per BHO he tried to smooth talk the controversy away be changing the subject…he never did talk about how he could go to that church and not hold those same or similar beliefs.(I am sure a video with him in it, while Wright rants, will show up.)
The majority of BHO voters are blacks and liberal/educated whites. Is it because they are intelligent and therefore see him as intellegent. NO!!! It is because liberal whites try to go beyond color to show they are liberal.(More than the blacks are doing who line up like lemurs behind him)
Your venom and condiscending words, if anything, make your race evident.

I see so much diviseness, lack of empathy, understanding and compassion on these pages.
Is the UNITED States of America really a Christian Country? – What ever happened to renouce the sin, but love the sinner?

I am not a conservative by any means and always vote democrat, but if obama becomes our nominee, I either won’t vote or will vote in mccain. I cannot support someone who sits in the stands with his children and is being brainwashed by anti-american, racist, and anti-semetic comments. Obama clearly lied about it days before then says he heard things.
I’m sorry, but he must think we are idiots. You came up with a speech because you needed to save your political career, otherwise we would’t of heard it.

What a jerk – who throws their own grandma under the bus to save his own political skin?
Changes Obama will bring to the G D US:
- Higher taxes
- Income redistribution and wasteful spending
- Surrender in Iraq
- Weakened military
- Submission of US autonomy and taxes to the UN
- Beautiful speeches
- Higher unemployment
- Gun control
- Limited free speech
These are realistic accomplishments that even a professional community agitator with no experience could get through a left wing congress.

I hate politics. This issue has devided races, religions, and political parties even more.
If there are other “black churches” with this “message” something needs to be done before we are involved in another civil war.

Can I please ask what makes a US citizen think that other countries, that have little respect for women’s rights, will have any respect for HC as the President of the US? Would we really get a lot done as far as international relations? Secondly, God knows EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US have had dealings with a negative person, and EVERYONE of us have not denounced them. Why are we SCRUTINZING Obama for this? I have never encountered racism in my 35 years of life, but Lord knows I see it clearly on this page. If ANYONE can tell me of just ONE Presidential candidate that didn’t have some affiliation with a negative source, or had some distatseful secrets come to light while running or in office, I will consider myself IGNORANT!!! And that, I know I am not. Lets call it what it is people…..a black president in the US will never be supported, NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!!!!! This nation really hasn’t changed not one DAMN bit.

I sure am glad that I am not held responsible for the racist comments of my family and friends, I wouldnt be able to show my face!
I had really believed that America had come to a turning point, and that there really was a reason to have some hope. I have in fact not had this much hope in my 52 years on this planet. The Obama Phenomenon has looked and fealt like the birth of a political,if not a cultural revolution. Something America has been sorely hurting for. Our vision of what America and patriotism is or should be has been defined by the likes of Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity for far too long. Their “Great American” Circle jerk is the kind of self-important small minded cultish cultural repression that has all but run me out of this country. And now when someone comes along that gives me and countless others more hope than we have ever had that maybe we could actually connect with our government for once….and he will be crucified mercilessly in the press, and by the rest of those “great americans” who as far as Im concerned hate America and what it has the potential to be.
I think that Barack Obama is absolutely the most honest politition that I have ever seen, yet even in the comments here, it is clear that he is completely misunderstood. (and NO I am not black)
I am back to chosing a new country… this just makes me ill. Disgusting obsession with the words of SOMEONE ELSE! He cannot be responsible for those words….but it has become an easy excuse for those who needed one.

What are we going to do people? I don’t like any of them. These people are so self centered nothing will get accomplished in the white house.
We need a democrat for the internal issues in america, but we need a republican to finish properly in Irac.
This is why I hate politics. Why can’t democrats and republicans comprimise in 2008. Lets do away with the vice president position and put Mccain and the democrat of choice in the white house as equil partners.
You want change in america people, make it happen.

I have been astonished to read many of the negative commentary to this hot issue. It’s time to look beyond the emotional and focus on the rational and the patriotic ideals that unite rather than divide people. The Obama campaign has focused on hope, the ideal that people can change for the better. People want to be remembered for the good that they do, not the Guantanamos or Abu Ghraibs. No intelligent person can ignore the ignoble history and consequences of slavery. Certainly bitterness exists but so does hope.Barack Obama embodies these ideals and has united the nation including its youths more than any speaker in recent memory. His campaign isn’t based on empty rhetoric but on reasoned, rational thinking. I hope people can embrace such an intelligent individual as POTUS.