Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Kristen IL — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:15:20 GMT

As a typical white person I an in no way upset about Obamas' minister. I feel that his pastor doesn't make who he is.He is only a small part of his life and influences. I don't feel he hates white people or that his pastor hates white people. There are divides in the country and we need to realize that.Obama gave that great speech on race and I feel he knows that racial divides are out there and it gives him a great way to open the line of communication on this issue.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Jessica Court — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:17:16 GMT

I want this man to be my next President!

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Laura Phoenix Arizona — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:19:22 GMT

A DISTRACTION? How ironic. Obama has been using pretty speeches to distract us from his hatred of America, whites and jews.

Obama should be removed from office and forbidden to run for president. He cannot be president of a country that he, his wife, and his uncle figure/spiritual advisor despise. Obama obviously was in synch with the racist hatred spewed in his church. He HAD to be. HE CHOSE TO BE A MEMBER FOR 20 YEARS! The videos show the crowd in a frenzy of applause and support for Rev. Wright's hate-filled ranting. The pastor's audience was not shocked and appalled - they were invigorated and shouting in approval and in agreement like this is what they had come to hear. "God D*mn America!" The crowd went NUTS in its support...

Wright is preaching racial division, hatred for America, hatred for whites and Jews... And this man is like an uncle to Obama - his mentor and spiritual advisor? This is some crazy @ss sh!t going on here. And then there is Michelle Obama. Finally proud to be an American? Where is the video of Obama and his wife applauding to this Rev. Wright HATESPEW. There has to be one somewhere.

The scariest thing about the all of the videos was not the words that Rev. Wright said – but the Hatred that he projected and the Hatred that the crowd willfully reveled in. It was a RACIALLY DIVISIVE HATE FESTIVAL – and the crowd was shouting and gyrating in approval and excitement. Barrack Obama attending these sermons for 20 years. He willfully subjected himself and his family on a regular basis for 20 years to lectures like these about racial hatred.

Imagine that much hatred and racism in the President of our country. Obama may be the worst candidate to ever run for office with this going on. I cannot imagine a more racially divisive man in the White House after this "Pastor Disaster". And I cannot imagine a crazier candidate for President during a terrorist age. He has Muslim ties AND he has been conditioned by his uncle figure/spiritual advisor to hate whites, Jews, and America. What the heck is going on? And his middle name is HUSSEIN? I thought George W. Bush was the worst thing that could happen to our country. I was wrong. Barack HUSSEIN Obama is as scary as his name sounds.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

William H — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:23:48 GMT

MSNBC, please show the entire sermons that the offensive remarks were taken from. Those comments were taken completely out of context. Wright may be critical of US foreign policy, but to say he is anti-American is irresponsible. He might focus too much on the plight of "his people" for some folk's taste, but to say that the US is run by "rich white people" is not racist. It's an undisputable fact. Sure, there are many of black, hispanic, asian and native american elected officials in this country, but very few are in high positions like governor, senator, and congressperson, and none have ever been president, vice president, or majority or minority leaders in the Congress.

http://baldeagle08.wordpress.com/2008/03/21/cnn-msnbc-cbs-abc-fox-news-lied-about-pastor-jeremiah-wright-see-911-sermon-in-context/#comment-106

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Diana Bellingham WA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:26:07 GMT

I have listened to two of the sermons in full. The media has hyped these. Rev. Wright is not a racist or anti-American. Before you judge him, you should know the full truth. God forbid he comes to harm from this, because the media will be to blame for not telling the entire truth.

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nena ,ny ny — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:35:02 GMT

it does not matter anymore we know what the pastor said and it stands as is.we will not vote for him so he can say what ever he wants about his preacher .

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Don, State College, PA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:35:49 GMT

obama has condemned the statements??? How? By listening to them for TWENTY YEARS??

If this was any other candidate he/she would have been run out of the race the day this crap hit the airwaves. Not obama and I wonder WHY???

Maybe someone feels they have a added right no one else has perhaps???????

As I life long Democrat I have to say I am amazed at the certain air of superiority and EXPECTED added insulation and advantages certain groups have over others.

Get out of the race obama you are a disgrace and to STUPID to know it. Or is it arrogance???

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patricia — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:37:59 GMT

IT is a distuction, he is not responsible for his pastors remarks. We need talk about important issues.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

nena ny ny — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:39:50 GMT

you only post whats good for obama anyway,we know you all at msnbc,are in love with obama,keith olberman and chris matthews are so in love with this guy it shows through their skin,that is why i started a group of bloggers not to see their shows.

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nena ny ny — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:41:25 GMT

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Ladean — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:55:30 GMT

Senator Clinton got caught lying through her teeth about her experience and immediately slams Obama.

Senator Clinton is counting on historic racism of America to rear it's ugly head. The Clinton Machine has been trying to fan those flames since Carolina. She is relentless. She has decided the Democratic National Party does not need nor want the Black American vote. She has attempted to alienate and instigate and unite minority groups against Black America. She has painted with broad swipes her vision of Black America and is reminding all of America why not a Black Man.

Shame on DNC for allowing ineffable Clinton campaign behavior to continue.

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Elizabeth, Dallas — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:57:18 GMT

The Clintons are like the elementary school bullies that wouldn't go away. No one really liked them, but people feared their tenacious nature and were afraid to stand up against them.

Wouldn't it be ashame if the bullies won?

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

dr e nthpt ny — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:03:07 GMT

Hes a freakin liar, in his speech he said that he heard some hateful comments made by the reverend but that he "absolutley" disagreed.
C'mon people out there, this guy is a freaking fake.
He is so full of it and himself---- He uses other peoples titles and words, has the nerve to put his wife revernd and business associate (rezko) under the rug during the campaign.
He has relationshi8ps with all these people, but then shuns them not to screw up his campaign????
What a hypocritical opportunistic.
Dont let him make a fool out of you.
Let the media scrutinize him like they do Hillary.
He is a racist, yet he plays the race card since South Carolina.
He now invites people to his church to hear the sermon?
HIS REVEREND IS NOT GOING TO MISBEHAVE NOW, DONT BE IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Daniel Anthony Antonio' Russo-mano — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:06:02 GMT

"Let he, who is without sin, caste the first stone"

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Matt, Phila, PA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:13:55 GMT

Yeah, it's distracting you from pulling the wool of Americans' eyes Obama!

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Cory - Greenville, SC — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:21:30 GMT

It is a distraction. People are tired of hearing about it and it takes away from the real issues that need to be addressed in this country.

http://www.politivine.com

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Sue — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:28:06 GMT

Now lets be fair: list the notable spiritual advisors of past Bush and McCain - Pat Robertson, Farwell, Parsely, Hagee who said 9/11 was punishment from God and Katrina punishment on Black people. Well thats very acceptable because all these pastors are white.

Vote McCain, becos Hagee is right - Catholic Church is like a whore.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Annie — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:28:14 GMT

LOL! A wonderful welcoming church? Please keep it up Obama. Keep defending your crackpot, racist church. No-one but your most loyal supporters is buying it. And the"former" pastor lable falls flat as well. The new pastor is just as controversial. He is defiantly saying to America, I'm not leaving this church, I'm not going to stand up against racism, I'm not going to show courage anymore now than I did for 20 years. But we're supposed to elect him President? And I'm a democrat. I can only imagine how the republicans dfeel

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Annie — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:31:15 GMT

UCC might be white, but Trinity isn't. Obama is trying to distract America away from this topic and we won't be distracted. He is trying to say it's no important, but it is. The spin isn't working this time. Obama wants it both ways. To court the most radical black views while telling white america it's the duty of whites to allow him that leeway. It was his duty to walk away. We don't have to excuse it.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Jack Oneill, Oakdale, Mn — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:31:56 GMT

GO TO HUMAN EVENTS.COM AND SEE "OBAMA EXPOSED"

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Jack Oneill Oakdale, Mn — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:34:32 GMT

MAN THIS GUY IS SLIPPERY.

NOTHING LIKE PASSING THE BUCK!!!!
GO TO HUMAN EVENTS.COM AND SEE "OBAMA EXPOSED"

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Sandra Keene, San Jose, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:36:05 GMT

I'm so glad Obama went on vacation. He needed a break from the hysteria, and he comes across as the voice of reason. I wish people would take him at face value. He is such a smart, well-spoken and optimistic man. What a breath of fresh air. Let's hope he survives all the folks gunning for him who see him as a threat to the status quo.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Michiel W So. Beloit, IL — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:43:44 GMT

Excuse me, but isn't that what the speech on race that he gave last week was? The speech when he finally admitted he had heard some of the comments, but still did not answer any questions. Also the speech where he referred to the grandmother who loved and raised him as a "typical white". Just wondering.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Robert, Long Beach, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:48:43 GMT

In 1983 Barack Obama graduated from Columbia University and while still in his mid twenties began working as a community organizer on the south side of Chicago. Having grown up without a father and in a non religious environment, it was then that Barack Obama began attending Trinity United Church of Christ and met the pastor of the church, Rev. Wright, a black man 20 years his senior, who became influential in his life and became part of his family, his “adopted uncle”, and who helped Barack Obama become a Christian believer.
Barack Obama has strongly denounced Wright's hyperbolic, 1960s style radical rhetoric that Wright has used in a few of his sermons and that is based on Wright's extreme anger and bitterness which Obama understands but doesn't share. But Barack Obama has refused to disown his "adopted uncle" simply for political expediency.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Liz, Asheville, NC — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:49:32 GMT

This is the cool head I want in the White House. Someone who does not make rash decisions, someone with intelligence and able to reflect on matters of importance before acting.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Anais, Northwest — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:50:08 GMT

So Obama was not there when his Pastor made the offensive remarks and somehow he did not know about them. Wow, I guess it is OK then. And he was just "present" when important votes were being cast in the Illinois senate, but did not vote. Wow, I guess it is OK then that he was just there.

At least he and his wife are making lots of money. That should make all those "small" contributors to his campaign feel real good. Wow.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Diane, Chicago,IL — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:51:57 GMT

Obama's point of getting distracted by a stupid comment goes both ways. There has been distracting media focus on statements by supporters of Hillary and her memory lapses, instead of comparing her policy plans for our nation and Obama's policy plans.
Although regarding Rev. Wright and making a conscious decision to befriend and attend his services, that does relate to a candidates' judgment and character.
Judgment and character are part of the criteria to make a decision about who would be the best choice for our Commander-in-Chief, and who would be the best ambassador to the international world and have the credibility to gain the respect of world leaders. Then this issue becomes more than just a distraction, but one of many judgment calls or choices that the "Leader of the Free World" will be required to explain to the rest of the world when they look to the United States to set the example of "one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

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Michael Guinn, Ventura CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:54:57 GMT

Barack Obama is SO NEEDED in the Oval Office! His intelligence, his sensitivity to Americans and his Class are called for in times such as this.
He gave the most eloquent speech regarding Rev. Wright. He answered the questions. He took the time to LEAD us in a new and better direction.
For this business to go on and on is ludicrous.
Why aren't we seeing Hillary's "Out-of-Bosnia-Experience" projected on our tv screens daily as we are seeing Rev. Wright?
I think you know the answer to that one!

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Sondra, Kentucky — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:59:01 GMT

"We cannot solve the problems of America, if every time somebody somewhere says something stupid that everybody gets up in arms."

This should be a banner headline that hopefully everyone would read. There have been enough stupid things said during this primary season that everyone running and many of their more visible supporters could own a piece of the stupidity. It's not one group or the other.

Let's focus on the issues - God knows there are plenty of extraordinarily serious ones.

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Willis — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:07:59 GMT

Obama had said previously that the church was predominately "white" before! Somewhere it got lost in all the rhetoric because the media wanted to make something racial out of it!

I am told that if the entire sermon had been played, there would not have been this controversay in the first place.

Camp Hillary provided the tape to the media and then sat back and watched it blow up!

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sozzi, mamaroneck, ny — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:13:31 GMT

Attn: Anburajan

I guess you haven't done your homework, in your 4th to last paragraph, you stated this is the first Obama mentioned that the United Church of Christ is a 99% white denomination. Mr. Obama has previously mentioned this matter on a TV interview. Please do your homework.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

shirley, san jose, ca — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:14:38 GMT

Yes, Pastor Wright is a distraction. A distraction that Hillary very much needs to keep the public attention on religion and away from her fraudulent claims of experience and her non-disclosure. Hillary will not let this campaign get beyond race and religion because that is all she has...The Clinton's have a history of trying to destroy anyone that does not support their storyline, they use the news media very cleverly.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

twocanpete — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:14:46 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
He's correct, it is a distraction but lucky for Obama falsely recovered memories of combat tours in Bosnia are also a distraction. The only thing he has to do now is smile quietly and ride HRC's wave of hot air into the White House.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

silona reyman chico california — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:14:55 GMT

I love Obama's courage in standing by his mentor. Let us (Obama supporters) focus on his message of unity and his refusal to be tricked into joining his Democratic opponent in the gutter. It is difficult not to be enraged at the opponents' ugly tactics, but our energy is better used when we act on our highest ideals. Our candidate reminds us that all citizens are in this together (creating positive change!) Silona from Chico, CA

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kentuckygirl4Hillary — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:14:56 GMT

I guess the only place a Hillary supporter can get their comments posted are on Foxnews.I have tried to post 3 times on this issue and msnbc will not post my comments.I have said nothing offensive about Sen.Obama.I simply said I am a young democrat who supports Hillary.I will go post my comments where I know they will be seen.Kentucky girl 4 Hillary!!!!

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gus, santa barbara, ca — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:32:37 GMT

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

kimberly jones tulsa, oklahoma — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:33:30 GMT

i am so sick of NObama that i will probably vote republican for the first time in my life

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Political Junkie 56,Scottsbluff, Ne. — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:37:37 GMT

Are you kidding me!!! A wonderful, welcoming Church? I can't believe it. How can he continue to be so absurd. He really must think he can say anything to his deaf, dumb and blind sheep.

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jwykder — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:37:47 GMT

Obama tries to blame me for his support of racism in the tune of $20,000 a year to that church and his unpatriotism. I didn't, his grandmother didn't and most American didn't sit in wrights' church listening to that garbage. So why we all have to feel shame and guilt because of his shame? I’m not racist. I don't appreciate being blamed for his racism, unpatriotism and poor judgment. His support of that garbage for 20 years helped held a sector of black people in bondage, not allowed them to be responsible for their short comings and blamed the white people. He helped held them in bondage by sending them the message that said they were inferior to white people and always will be. And have the nerve to blame me. Shame on him. At a miminum, I expect him to take responsible for his actions or lack thereof, which he hasn't, and as a maximum, I expect better judgment from one who is running for the president of the United States. Shame, Shame on Obama.

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Sherry Huntsville Al — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:39:52 GMT

So we are supposed to believe in 20 some years Rev. Wright chose to preach these sermons only when Obama was not in church. GET REAL AMERICA!! I am sure this is just the beginning of the EXPOSURE OF BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA!!

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Michael — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:43:41 GMT

Finally the world see Hillary lie's out her mouth.
Thats the change of the polls.
Nothing came out of obama mouth to change polls it was from someone else.
Obama trying to chane the world for better.
Listen voters

OBAMA 08

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Molly, NY — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:09:22 GMT

I find Obama a distraction. He is sexist and racist and has the audacity to play the race card himself every time somebody DARE ask him a question that might vett him. And he has learned all of this from Wright. It isn't bad enough that we have had to watch this man Wright's filth against our country, but now he is getting specific. As a "Garlic Nose" I would vote for Dracula before I would vote for this fake "uniter".

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steven f, p.a., ca — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:10:06 GMT

Obama is a patriot,

not in the sense of my country right or wrong.
But, my country make it right.

His patriotism is based in a civil morality, that looks out for all of us and our individual freedoms, rather than an individualism that doesn't care about the United States of America, but just your individual pocket book. It's a balancing act to be sure, but our freedom and the well being of our children depend on it. Raise all the ships.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Pegg, Fort Lauderdale,FL Obama 2008 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:24:58 GMT

Praise the Lord. Hillary's late and/or present comments will not affect Barack Obama in know way shape or/and formed. Sen. Obama is a bright and intelligent man who believes in God with all his heart and soul. He shall succeed.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

shirley, san jose, ca — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:31:41 GMT

Senator Obama is speaking to a disinterested news media. Hillary will keep this discussion of race and religion on the front page as long as possible. Senator Obama has addressed this issue with honesty and intelligence, I would suggest he ignore the issue going forward.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Jane Doe, BayShore, NY — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:43:03 GMT

Okay Obama, then let's talk about

1. Rezko
Sen. Obama wrote letters to city and state officials urging them to fund a Davis-Rezko housing project. Rezko contributed millions to the Obama campaign, yet Obama only returned $85,000. Why didn't he return all the money.

2. Barack Obama and former Weather Underground honcho William Ayers funneled money to Professor Rashid Khalidi, a known terrorist sympathizer. Khalidi serves on the faculty of Columbia University in New York and is best known as the professor who invited Iranian President Ahmedinejad to visit Columbia University after he finished his speech at the United Nations. According to confidential sources, Khalidi has direct ties to the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), a group on the US State Department's list of known terrorist groups.
William Ayers was also major fundraiser for Obama and they both sat on the board of The Woods Fund. In 2002, Obama participated in awarding grants through The Woods Fund, including a $70,000 grant to the Arab American Action Network, a Chicago-based group founded by Rashid and Mona Khalidi.
In another suspected quid pro quo arrangement similar to those with Ayers and Davis-Rezko, Rashid Khalidi also held a fundraising event in his home for Barack Obama.

In the Middle East, Rashid Khalidi was known as a man to be reckoned with. From 1972 through 1983, Khalidi was the director in Beirut of the official Palestinian press agency, FAFA.
According to sources, when the Khalidi's left Chicago for Columbia University in New York, Rashid was honored with the Edward Said Chair in Arab Studies at that Ivy League university. Their goodbye party in Chicago included testimonials from Bill Ayers and Barack Obama.
"If he was to be President, how much would he look the other way when dealing with national security and dangers to our country? How much would he listen passively to terrorist leaders then lecture us on our ugly American status? This kind of change is not what our country needs!"

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VVegasGirl — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:43:52 GMT

Basically. We have threats of wars in Iran, Syria, and Africa. How many continents is that everyone? There are larger issues at stake than whether someone made a comment. You can't hang someone over what a third person said. This is not the salem witch trials.
Obama is trying to help us out America. Let him.
He is not a God. Merely a better option in government than the ones who have been doing it. We need this.
Our global image, our national integrity, our system of progression in America and the principles of what makes of great deserve Obama as President of the United States of America!!!

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C.Barbour, Palm Springs, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:56:49 GMT

For Sen. Obama to suggest that he was not aware of the statements made by Rev. Wright on several occasions is disingenuous. The fact that he had made some attempts to distance himself from Rev. Wright early in the campaign is a significant indication he was aware of Rev. Wrights controversial statements.

For me it has nothing to do with race, religion or freedom of speech. Rev. Wright has the right to lead his congregation as he sees fit. The individuals of the church have the right to remain members, attempt to instigate change from within the church leadership, or leave the fellowship in search of a new church. For Sen. Obama to remain a member and not to speak out until now when he is confronted with the inconvenient truth is inexcusable.

For an elected official to stand by when an individual of authority in his chosen church makes blatant anti-government misstatements, and not to speak out is a strong indicator of a lack of character. Rev, Wrights statement implying that the government invented the HIV virus to kill blacks is simply false, and for Sen. Obama not to speak out until now is a disgrace.

I have personally made the decision to change places of worship in the past when the leader made statements that I found to be unacceptable. It is not a decision anyone takes lightly. It requires strength of character to standup for what is right, and to lead by example. Leadership when it counts, and change to someone you believe in.

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dante baez — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:04:47 GMT

people should watch the whole sermon before passing judgement.rev. wright was also quoteing a white man who was on fox news the night before. i hope people understand we have something special in obama.i hope the american people are smart enough to see it

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greenforobama, San Francisco, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:06:40 GMT

Enough already about Rev. Wright. It's obvious to me that the folks who keep dwelling on this were just looking for an excuse not to support Obama in the first place. Well, they got it. Let the rest of us move on to things that really matter, like the war in Iraq and how we're going to reverse the disastrous neglect of the past 8 years.

By the way, it doesn't help that the MSM insists on carrying this story on their front pages.

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Jane — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:11:36 GMT

Wright is not the real issue. The real issue is why Obama is sticking up for this racist preacher man, that seams to be his adopted daddy, and What's really behind the reason for Obama running for president that he also may be covering up from the public and all the American People?

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Anne, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:16:22 GMT

99% white denomination? Did he forget to say that during his big speech last week?

Christians do not under any circumstances condone hate speeches against other races...against our country....and to sit and listen to this Reverend for 20 years - I believe it probably rubbed off. Hard to believe that anyone could say those things and not believe them. It is the failure of Senator Obamas judgment in my opinion, that has me concerned.

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Ninabama, Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:16:27 GMT

Manipulation at its best! Why don't they play Hillary's snipers fairytale over and over again? The Billary campaign will stop at nothing to win using diabolical strategies to take the white house, even if it means destroying the democratic process of VOTING! Rev. Wright's comments, although objectionable, pale in comparison to the kind of monster she truly is. Personally, I think she should see Rev. Wright about an exorcism!
Obama 09, ENOUGH ALREADY.

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CSA, NC — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:17:30 GMT

So that's what we call hate-mongering these days...a distraction. He can spin it all he likes, but any way you look at it he's unfit to be President. Either he knew what his Mentor was spewing from the Pulpit which makes him unfit, or he didn't know which shows he's unfit because he can't even tell what's going on right around him for two whole decades. How could any one think he would know what was going on in the World.

Wake up America...you're being Bamboozled.

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MARYLOU, LK. HAVASU, AZ. — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:19:56 GMT

IS FIRST READ SCREENING HILLARY SUPPORTERS BLOGS NOW? WHY WON'T YOU POST MY MESSAGE? OBAMA SAYS QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS CHURCH AND PASTOR WRIGHT ARE A "DISTRACTION"!! A DISTRACTION??? " GOD DAM AMERICA" IS A DISTRACTION?? MAYBE TO OBAMA IT IS A DISTRACTION BUT TO PATRIOTIC AMERICANS IT IS MUCH MORE THAN A DISTRACTION. THOSE ARE FIGHTIN' WORDS OBAMA!! ACCUSING THE UNITED STATES OF PURPOSELY INVENTING AIDS TO KILL OFF AFRICAN-AMERICANS A DISTRACTION?? MORE FIGHTIN' WORDS OBAMA! SAYING THE U.S.A. IS NOTHING MORE THAN THE U.S.KKK OF A. IS A DISTRACTION??? SAYING THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IMPORTS DRUGS TO GIVE TO BLACKS JUST SO WE CAN LOCK THEM UP, A DISTRACTION??? OBAMA, YOU ARE BECOMING A DISTRACTION! A DISTRACTION FOR THE AMERICAN VOTERS WHO WILL BE ELECTING THEIR NEW PRESIDENT AND OBAMA, IT WON'T BE YOU!!!!

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Penny Little — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:23:27 GMT

"....he sat there for twenty years listening to this hate speech......". I've heard that statement or some version of it on all your prime-time shows by different guests. Do all your anchors actually think that those short, awful clips represent thiry years of sermons? Not one of them asked that all important follow-up question! Those supporting Obama asked that question theoretically, but no ANCHOR asked guest panelists that direct question. I would have been curious to hear their follow-up answers. Why didn't anyone push any harder?

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Penny Little — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:28:26 GMT

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Weary Reader, Phoenix Arizona — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:35:23 GMT

This is only the opening round. Obama's racism will perk to the surface as November draws closer. Anyone who keeps the woman who raised him a virtual prisoner and is ashamed of her color does not deserve to be President of a Dung Heap - Why doesn't the media demand he appear with her on stage? Answer: because then the reverse racism in the media would show for all to see.

If a white candidate were to have been raised and put through private school by a working class black maternal grandmother, and that candidate were to shun his grandmother and keep her from standing proudly with him on stage in his moment in the sun... the media would be all over that like flies on stink.

Oddly enough, Obama's racism is given a free pass.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

autierose, atlanta, GA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:40:42 GMT

Congress nor Pres. Bush were members of Rev Wright's church, look at the mess their decisions have gotten America--NAFTA, IRAQ, IMMIGRATION, etc. Usually, a bill we thought was nill can resurface in another. Congress has approved Homeland Security plans to spend 468 mil. in fee money over three years on the backlog of application to hire 1,000 workers, overtime and train workers. "Summer Naturalization Could Lead to Fall Votes" reveals "some immigrants who sought U.S. citizenship amid an application backlog...become American citizens ahead of this year's presidential election The Bush administration top immigration official has revealed. Dir. Emilio Gonzalez has said those who applied in June should be citizens by end of Sept. In all the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has received 7.7 million applications in fiscal year '07. It has taken steps to move along the "backlog". A 650% increase from '06. (read the article)The Dir of Natl. Assoc. of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials wants states with high Latino populations to delay voter registration deadlines for its newest citizens. The "backlog" is being expedited under Title 8, "Backlog Reduction", Title 8 (CFR), Dept. of Homeland Security (Immigration and Naturalization). Obama reminds me of the political stance Christ took. He worked for political, social and economical change. He too inspired the masses who were being misused by those in power. Understand, our problem is not about racisim, instead it's about capitalism. We know their policies are destroying the "middle class" and the "working poor" all races included. Also recruited for citizenship are visas for individuals with advanced degrees, etc. The "race card" is a political tactic. Looking at Obama background, all he has done stands true to what he campaigns on. He has empathy and his work proves he is a Server of Humanity. How can the man be racist, was raised in Kansas by his "white grandparents". He only saw his father once after leaving him at two years old. I read the wealthy don't agree there is a need for "Change". They have homes, insurance, can educate their children,etc. McCain is a continuation of George w. Bush's administration. Troops remaining in Iraq, mean spending more time away from family, including children and spouses. That's sad. May God forbide but more lives maybe lost or handicapped. The youth may be drafted. This war has depleted the national economy. We know who the group is getting more wealthy off this war. Avarice, vampires sucking up the taxpayer's hard earned money, very life of the nation. Many can't even retire nor have health insurance. I can't get out my mind Hiliary and John McCain are a part of this mess. Today, I read an article that the wealthy did not see a need for "Change". Hiliary gets the states where a large number of the wealthy voters are not being adversely affected by the economy. Only Avarice would influence reasoning causing a lack of empathizing for the middle class and the working poor lacking the understanding there is a necessity for "Change"? The Bible says to name the sin; Greed/Avarice a deadly sin. Hiliary and McCain has been their choices of people with this mindset.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Donnalyn Taylor Morristown, Tennessee — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:49:40 GMT

Ummm... actually, he HAS made the comment that the United Church of Christ has a 99% white denomination before. I am not trying to be confrontational, but this is a misstatement.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

John Morelock, Coupeville, Washington (state) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:56:55 GMT

The Clintons will continue to use quip and dagger initiatives and responses to avoid issues. They fully understand the short attention span of most of the voting public and know few will take the time to think things through.

Obama needs to have a small window of time set aside each day to respond to the silliness of the day and hope enough people will tire of Clinton's constant revising of "facts" to understand the nation's need for thoughtful the thoughtful leadership he offers.

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Chicago — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:16:33 GMT

“He would not have been my [husband],” Clinton told reporters in Greensburg, Pa. “You know, we don’t have a choice when it comes to our [blood] relatives. We have a choice when it comes to our [spouses] and the[infidelity] … Everyone will have to decide these matters for themselves. They are obviously very personal matters … I think the choice would be clear for me.”

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Dave, Sacramento — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:21:17 GMT

I thought that words mattered. Now, he says we can't solve problems when someone says something stupid?
Those words weren't stupid. They were hateful and just plain wrong. He is trying to get away from this topic that he says we should talk about...RACE

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B., Buffalo, NY — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:43:26 GMT

Amen, Senator Obama, Amen. Let's get back to your issues. Although Senator Clinton wants you vetted, as she says, we can truthfully move on. Rev. Wright is not running for president and, personally, I'm not that interested in your pastor. I'd like to meet him, to see for myself if he is really so heinous. I don't believe he is, but I would like to judge for myself instead of making a decision from what the media is portraying.

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sharon, warren — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:46:23 GMT

No, Hillary, you can't choose your relatives and you can choose your church. You can also choose your husband. And a man who has such an infidelity and sexual harassment problems is certainly not who I would choose for a husband.

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e. collins, Walnut Creek, Calif. — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:20:10 GMT

If it was the Clintons at a church and they went there for 20 years and the rev. hated blacks and the Clintons made friends with this rev. and this rev. said the things about this country and races you know everyone would be screaming to ban them make them meet with all the black leaders talk with rev. J. Jackson & Al Sharpton plus those 2 would be on all the networks screaming no peace until Mrs. Clinton dropped out of the race and say she and her family were wrong. This Obama can do no wrong look at his church web site. Why did the church change a lot of it mission statement and words if there was no wrong. Why did obama say in 20 yaers he never heard it then next day it is wwweelll maybe 1 time in church. Sorry not going to buy it. Hitler like to blame the Jews also for the state his country was in. Read rev. wrights hate and obama's preacher is nothing more than a racist. I am voting for McCain before i vote obama switching party because dems are being idiots in this matter.

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mona,richmond, ca — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:36:53 GMT

United Church of Christ is, by the way, a 99 percent BLACK denomination," CLINTON said. Honestly MSNBC if Hillary or Bill Clinton said this (flipping white with black and Obama with Clinton) you guys would so be all over this like flies on manure. As for the distraction portion of this response, of course it was a distraction...so the media wouldn't pick up on how Rezko actually gave 250,000 in campaign donations instead of the 150,000 Obama originally reported. It was a distraction when they initially attempted to make it seem as if only his passport file was illegally accessed. On another note, what is it with news tv anchors, hosts, pundits, correspondents...the whole media group and this reference in some iteration of Obama as , " the nice guy." Every time I hear someone in the news say that, I throw up in my mouth. Do you all have a personal relationship with Obama? Everyone is nice when they NEED and WANT to be. Do you all not know about Little Red Riding Hood and her grandma a.k.a. the wolf?

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Debbie, SD, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:38:39 GMT

Today, he told the majority African-American crowd that Trinity belonged to a majority white denomination, an unusual statement that the senator has never made before.

"United Church of Christ is, by the way, a 99 percent white denomination," Obama said.

Maybe he never felt he had to bring that point up. The United Church of Christ has well over 1 Million members, and a White President. Did you not know that??

Chicago Sun-Times journalist Monroe Anderson tackled that subject in a piece about TUCC back in March 2007:
"If a white presidential candidate's church had a similar statement and "you substitute the word white for black, there would be an outrage in this country," [Sean] Hannity preached. "There would be cries of racism in this country."

True and Catch-22. If a white church plainly and proudly pronounced its whiteness, Hannity, [Tucker] Carlson and company would be right. But if it was the Holy Trinity Polish Church on Chicago's North Side, proclaiming its Polishness, who'd care? This is how African Americans find ourselves in a trick bag. We're defined racially even when we're acting like any other of this nation's ethnic groups. Issues knee-jerkily become black and white when in reality they may be African American and Irish American. Or Serbian American and African American."

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Debbie, SD, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:38:59 GMT

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Gerri, Klamath Falls, Oregon — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:02:49 GMT

Check out Obama`s church web site, www.tucc.org/home, and the church`s magazine web site, www.trumpetmag.com/, and then you can make a decision on whether you think this church is 99% white, what you voters think about this Wright and Trinity United Church controversity, where Obama has been going to church for the last 20 years. This is in a article in the church web site, explaining the church:

We are a congregation which is Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian... Our roots in the Black religious experience and tradition are deep, lasting and permanent. We are an African people, and remain "true to our native land," the mother continent, the cradle of civilization. God has superintended our pilgrimage through the days of slavery, the days of segregation, and the long night of racism. It is God who gives us the strength and courage to continuously address injustice as a people, and as a congregation. We constantly affirm our trust in God through cultural expression of a Black worship service and ministries which address the Black Community.

You use to be able to buy the Wright sermons on the church website, although I did not see them there tonight. I think a person should be able to get a idea after reading thru both the church and their magazine web pages, what this church he attends is all about and get a idea the kind of person Barack Obama is.

We are being told by Obama that we should no longer talk about this subject, but I think there is still people that want to know more, before making a decision on whether they should vote for him. What does he not want us to know, that he is telling us people to quit digging about him, that he has to hide???

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Gerri, Klamath Falls, Oregon — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:06:13 GMT

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

E.C. LOS ANGELES, CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:16:06 GMT

TRUMPET .Novem BER/DECEMBER 2007 15 www.trumpetmag.com

COVERAGE

by Rhoda McKinney-Jones

It’s not often that one gets to interview an icon. Someone called

by a singular moniker and everyone knows of whom you speak—

a person who can walk into a room and cause pause because of

his physical presence and historical significance. That’s exactly what I

was privileged to do a few days ago from my humble kitchen perch.

I interviewed the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan by phone on

everything I could think to ask in 15 fleeting minutes.

The Minister’s voice was strong, smooth and steadfast, giving

no hint of the health challenges that have plagued him the last few

years. He talked about the future of the Nation of Islam, his hope

for the faith, his pride in African American people, his love of music

and the state of Black America. Then of course, when prodded, he

talked of his legacy. I asked questions in quick succession and he

willingly responded, eloquently quoting biblical scripture, speaking

in parables and peppering his answers with references to the Quran,

Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Honorable Elijah

Muhammad. He spoke and I couldn’t help but listen and learn.

“When Minister Farrakhan speaks, Black America listens,” says

the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, likening the Minister’s influence to

the E. F. Hutton commercials of old. “Everybody may not agree with

him, but they listen…His depth on analysis when it comes to the

racial ills of this nation is astounding and eye opening. He brings a

perspective that is helpful and honest.

“Minister Farrakhan will be remembered as one of the 20th and

21st century giants of the African American religious experience,”

continues Wright. “His integrity and honesty have secured him a

place in history as one of the nation’s most powerful critics. His love

for Africa and African American people has made him an unforgettable

force, a catalyst for change and a religious leader who is sincere

about his faith and his purpose.”

The Louis Farrakhan story is one most of us already know, but

that does not diminish its import or impact. Born Louis Eugene

Walcott, 73-years ago in the Bronx and raised in Roxbury, MA, the

former Calypso singer and classically trained violinist, knew there

was a greater calling on his life. That calling began with his joining

the Nation in 1955 and changing his name to Louis X. Since that

time, the rest, one could say, is history.

The Minister helped breathe new life into the Nation after the

death of Elijah Muhammad, attracting thousands upon thousands

of young, eager, African American men who found a home in the

faith, pride in themselves and a leader in the Minister. From the

streets of Chicago’s South Side to the Million Man March and to the

greater Islamic world, the Minister has and is making a difference.

But that road has not been an easy one, as his friend Father Michael

L. Pfleger of St. Sabina Church in Chicago explains.

“Minister Farrakhan is probably one of the most misunderstood

and mis-defined leaders of our day,” says Pfleger. “When you don’t

want to deal with someone’s truth, you try to destroy their character

or redefine them…That’s what the media has sought to do with

Minister Farrakhan. His truth causes America to face its racism and

its hypocrisy.”

“Minister Farrakhan has been a personal friend for more than

20 years,” continues Pfleger. “His leadership has evolved, and I

believe the coming days will see him as a unifying force, calling real

Christians, real Jews and real Muslims to come together on principles

of truth and justice… Contrary to those who want to make him

anti-white and anti-Semitic, I believe Minister Farrakhan is presently

building the umbrella for people of conscience to come together no

matter the race or creed. I am honored to call him my brother.”

Because of the Minister’s influence in the African American

community, Trumpet Newsmagazine honors him this winter at its

Sounds of the Shore gala with an Empowerment Award. It seemed

a fitting tribute for a storied life well lived. And as our brief interview

drew to a close and he thanked me for taking the time to talk to

him, I could not help but think, the Minister, the man with

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

Jerry Los Angeles CA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:26:00 GMT

Obama is a tremendouslly inspiring, wise, intelligent, and gifted leader, and I feel fortunate to have him as my prospective president. I haven't felt this way since 1960 when John Kennedy was running for president.

Obama calls Wright issue a distraction

effymens — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:11:46 GMT

Who does Barrack Obama think that he is?Anyway he should not answer the question because we all know that he is a coward and a racist who is not fit to be President of this country and no wright thinking American will vote for that nut.He is finished no matter what Olbermann and Co thinks.

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effymens — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:14:22 GMT

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effymens — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:14:55 GMT

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Joe, Charlotte NC — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:52:45 GMT

As a white male in America, I am surprised that most white Americans are unaware of the Black experience and Black Churches. The Rev White isn’t unusual. If we mature white males have been treated as the mature black Americans I think we would react the same or perhaps worse. I think it’s time we realize that it is a human response. I think it’s time to give the “Rev a rest”. I am equally surprised to learn that younger Black males are not as knowledgeable about their ancestor’s experience. This would be a good future learning issue for all Americans.

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V. Turner, Arlington, VA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:36:51 GMT

B.O. will say anything to minimize the fact that he sat in that racist church for 20 years and listened to the racist rant of his pastor. The foolish white people that support this man are stupid. He listened and believed the hate filled rants against white America. His staff to get him elected is majority white, but after he is elected he will not need them anymore and fill all top posts with blacks. They will trash the White House and this country. It will be payback time. He is fooling all of the whites that believe his lies.

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LeighB-Michigan — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:44:47 GMT

Rev. Wright is not merely a distraction nor have most people just seen 30-second sound bites. There is much more material available on YouTube. What is a problem for the Senator is his comment about his grandmother, "a typical white person", and his inconsistency (Wright can make hateful speeches, Don Imus had to be fired). Please keep talking about it and let Rev. Wright speak for himself. I was sorry to hear he canceled his recent visits to churches in Fl and Tx. Was he pressured by the campaign?

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Bill Anderson, Ft. Walton Beach, FL — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:45:56 GMT

Obama wants us to view the Jeremiah Wright affair as a distraction. It is not! It is an issue that goes to the heart of who Obama really is. I have read both of his books, listened to his speeches, and read what Michelle Obama has said. And it is my opinion that Jeremiah Wright has had tremendous influence on their thinking. Obama was there when he made some of his hateful remarks, and he cannot deny it. He writes about one sermon in 1988 where Wright says "white greed in a world of need". So he was aware of Wright's racist remarks early on. We need to focus more on Obama and his relationship to his pastor, or, "mentor" as he calls him

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Marilyn, Lancaster, PA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:16:09 GMT

Something stupid? Since when is racism and hate speech considered "something stupid." Does the fact that the denomination is mostly white make it right for one church to say something racist about whites? I don't think it is wise to minimize racism at any time in any place against anybody.

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John Williams, Oklahoma City, Okla. — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:31:09 GMT

many people say they are offended or just upset at what Rev. Wright said in his sermon. One thing most of you missed is he said it's in the Bible. Have anyone check to see what Scriptures he was using? If what a preacher is saying line up with the Word of God it will always upset most people. When Jesus was on earth many people were upset with what He said because the truth is a hard pill to swallow. As a Nation we cannot follow the devil and expect God to continue to bless us. It don't work that way with the Lord. The Jews were God's own people, but because of there desire to follow the devil they wasn't blessed but damned. If Rev. Wright is truly preaching the Word of God and any one that hear it and haven't truly given your heart to Jesus, you cannot and will not understand what he's saying. Not only you can't understand him, but any other true person of God.

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JOHN PHIL PA — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:34:41 GMT

Obama and Wright Pastor Disaster will not go away any time soon. Why should it? Obama has a 20-year relationship with Reverend Wright; to suggest that Wright's comments were isolated would be to flat out lie. However, instead of taking on the difficult situation head on which would be "Presidential", Obama and his wife fled to the Virgin Islands away from the fire storm. Or so they thought. This is hardly the acts of an un-typical politician and a candidate of change.

If any one thinks the Reverend Wright story is going away any time soon … think again. Reverend Wright was supposed to speak in Florida at the Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace have been canceled. Canceled for security? More like canceled as Barack Obama was afraid what Wright's words would further due to his election hopes.

To make matters even more interesting for Barack Obama is to take a look at his tax returns that he released. What words outraged Americans … "God Damn America". I guess the Obamas have prospered in that place that the Reverend Wright has such an issue with.

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Full Moon — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:39:38 GMT

If Obama's hate-filled, racially-charged and ant-American pastor is only a distraction, then what is Obama's wife? Admittedly, his whole life revolves around both of them. THEY are what matters to him.
So how do you elect this guy president? Are Americans so stupid to think Obama isn't hiding something? I call it the Obama Trauma. When it happens, you'll know it?

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cc, boston, ma — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:44:54 GMT

Good for Him. Right back at you Billary.

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Jean Campbell, Alexandria, Virginia — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:58:19 GMT

There is a statement here that is not correct. I previously heard Obama say that his church was a majority white denomination. I don't remember exactly where I heard it -- maybe when he appeared on Larry King last week. I listen to lots the "talking head" shows, especially on MSNBC, CNN & the Sunday talk shows.

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Patriotic in America, Chicago, IL — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:07:11 GMT

Chicago radio aired the entire sermon yesterday afternoon. You would be very upset to learn that we have been played. Rev. Wright is restating what took place on the Hannity show (Fox News)the day prior. He states in the sermon that they aren't his words but the words of an ambassador who was on the show.

The incomplete version/half version of this tape has caused a lot of damage that the media needs to repair.

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richard west indies — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:08:07 GMT

yes mr. obama is right ,religion and race cannot solve the problem .but if america rally with obama then trust the whole world would be happy.let hilary deal with the lewinsky controversy and stop bothering mr. obama.as we may know thats just political psychology she is using on mr.obama

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Larry, Union, KY — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:12:01 GMT

I don't believe that a person should be judged by what his pastor says. Shoot, I don't believe a lot of things my pastor says.

We know one thing that Mr. Obama has never lied or embellished his foreign policy experience. This sin is greater than "guilt by association".

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R. Pitchai — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:33:00 GMT

I am a first generation Immigrant indian.I was in a small town and I have been discriminated and my children went thro' hell in the school by white peers. There were some who supported them. Who can deny that racicism does not exist.

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Tera J , Silver Spring MD — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:36:06 GMT

Whether you agree with Rev. Wright's statements or not, and some people just wont agree, to focus on this minister is a distraction especially if our issues are the same no matter what color we are. Better jobs, better education, an end to the war, a slumping economy, etc., etc., etc.,. These are the things that we should be focused on because that's where the problems lie.

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joe-pa — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:41:19 GMT

Wait-Hillary takes heat for days for ans. a direct question and Obama can bring it up and keep it going. His staff sends out memos how bad Hillary is to ignite the Wright flame?I think there should be some scrutiny on part of someone who is supposed to be so in th eknow about all things.How come not a word is mentioned when Obama has a bad week has to go on vacation for a week >Can you just imagine if Hillary did that lordy. Besides where is Wright? Obama stashed him so he wouldnt mess it up for Obama like he keeps his wife muzzled.

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Obama the great uniter- NOT for typical whites is all. — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:44:17 GMT

why would Obama tell aaaaan African American crowd that Church of Christ is white church unless to keep race thing going. How devious is that.His Trinity United(there is that united again ) church of christ is certainly a black racist church for what ever reason is not right.

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Linda, AR — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:45:53 GMT

Mr. Obama should go to what ever church he wants to go to.

Mrs. Clinton should not have to comment on something that only affect Mr. Obama.

The news media should quite making the canidates comment on such nonsence and stick to the real deal. It does distract from the issures, and it affects the views of people who are not independent thinkers.

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Dave Johnson — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:45:59 GMT

""United Church of Christ is, by the way, a 99 percent white denomination," Obama said."
Are you guys going to challenge that statement, as it doesn't fit with the videos of his church?

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JF, SC — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:48:35 GMT

Here is the probelm that Obama and the media seem to get lost on. For me and many others it has not been and never was about race. It is the things he said that were so un-American that offended us. Being from NY and having family that worked in NY on 9/11 it offended me and many others who hear a man of god say we brought it upon our selves. I went the whole day, due to non working cell towers, not knowing how close my father was to the towers. I had teachers who lost friends and former classmates in the towers. How can I not take it personal that some preacher said they deserved it. I am sorry but come November after the Republicans remind NY voters that according to Obama's mentor, and guiding light in life that they brought 9/11 on themselves I dont not see them voting for Obama. I know that he never said those words but when you claim a man to be your mento and guide in life both spiritually and in general you have to believe in him. So I cannot and support him and I know many in NY will not support him now.

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Joe Doe — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:50:14 GMT

So Mr. Obama see this as nothing more than a distraction...Glad to see that listening to someone who is an obvious racist is just a distraction. All of the "typical white women" like Hillary must just be a distraction too. When will all of you Obamacrats wake up and realize the he is all talk and no substance. He ducks issues, why else vote "present" instead of growing a spine and voting either Yes or No??? This man talks a good talk and just like that used car salesman, can get you to buy anything. Its after you bought that you find out that you have been taken. Fortunately, its not too late to change your minds. For the states that still have primaries left, do the entire nation a favor and tell Obama that he can't pedal his "snake oil" here anymore. We see thru his lies and half truths. Give the Democrats REAL HOPE for Novemeber and vote for Hillary. Because if Obama wins, we will all lose come November. I for one, will never vote for Obama and would rather vote for McCain. Atleast he has the guts, right or wrong, to state his beliefs.

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John Clark, St. louis MO — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:52:48 GMT

you guys are still taking about this, people are losing there jobs, homes, and loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:00:35 GMT

"You and I, we are both Christians," Obama said to the young man. "And even if you’re not a Christian, we are both Americans. And we cannot solve the problems of America, if every time somebody somewhere says something stupid that everybody gets up in arms."

How true. Unfortunatley there are still many people out there that are very narrow minded to the point of reflecting and exposing their inner predjudices while remaining blind to the damage they are doing to the greater cause of bringing people with differences together. All one has to do is read some of patty, sd ca 's comments on these threads and you know of what I speak.

All of us have faults, some worse then others. And if all we do is continually harp on the faults of others then working out soultions to our differences and problems will never occur. Those who fail to recognize this and who work against this truth with hateful comments or beliefs that they continually make on these threads are in fact the disease that keeps the greater issues and problems between people from healing.

And even if someone does not support Obama. Even if he were not a candidate but another of a different color was running who also preached unity, the fact is that those who speak in hateful terms in this regard are refusing to join with anyone regardless of who they are in trying to make this a better and more tolerant world and society. You have a tough road to travel Obama but hang in there.

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bill, okla — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:02:03 GMT

If a priest or pastor is passionate; loves his congregation and feels that his people are being ignored or marginalized by their government isn't only natural for him to be angered? I was turned off by Rev. Wrights comments. I don't know much about him but wonder why those people that will accept Hillary saying she misspoke and is only human will not accept the idea that a passionate preacher can't be angry for his flock...he's only human.

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:06:01 GMT

This is something that I agree with Obama on; let it go because there are problems in the U.S. and we need to deal with them. This is just one symptom of the many social, economic, and evironmental problems that we face among others.

It has been talked about and discussed. Is it something that is a problem? Yes, but the candidates need to talk about health care, the conflict in Iraq, housing issues, global warming and other major topics.

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Tired of the same ol' politics! — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:13:10 GMT

This is so true. Rev. Wright is nothing but a distraction. Can we stick to the issues Puhleezze???