Obama: His populist pitch

HP Boston — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:13:15 GMT

Obama: His populist pitch

jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:15:05 GMT

Conservative talker Sean Hannity mentioned the quotes on his radio show Monday, and several conservative blogs have reacted harshly to the statement.

Of course Sean was way ahead of the game before the national press went after Obama and the statements of his pastor,so this doesnot suprise me. Hannity has always beaten the national press to the punch.

I think this Obama's church thing has been played out enough. The press and The Clinton's took their best shot and failed to overcome him. It's time for the issue to end.

Obama: His populist pitch

the Pajama Pundit — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:17:33 GMT

Geez. More with the Wright stuff. Come on. How is that still relevant? How was it EVER relevant?

First EVERYBODY was SURE that Obama was a Muslim. Now EVERYBODY is sure that he is a racist. Well, at least we know he is a Christian.... 'as far as I can tell'.

Get. Over. It.

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Obama: His populist pitch

Lisa, New Britain, CT CT for Obama — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:20:52 GMT

Lots here...

It will be interesting to see Michelle Obama campaigning with Heinz Kerry. Both women would seem to have similar styles (accomplished, not ones to mince words). Hmm

I heard Obama's original words about about the abstinence and prevention aspects of sex education. I was not bothered about the "punishing" remarks when I heard them originally. I totally missed what the press are now harping on because I "got" what he was saying. I am fiercely pro-life but I don't want my daughter (and mine is similar in age to Obama's girls) to get pregnant before she's ready to anyway. I think that was the point. I went through infertility and view every child as a blessing. But I don't think the remarks can be taken that Obama doesn't feel the same. We need to move away from parsing EVERY word looking for snafu statements that can be made into sound bites that totally distort the overall meaning of what the candidate is saying.

Many of us would embrace the child that results from a teen pregnancy, certainly. Yet how many of us really want that to happen (in our own families) and how many of us realize its a huge problem (children having children) for society.

The children are the blessings (all children)...yet waiting until you are prepared to parent is still the best option.

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Obama: His populist pitch

Tim, Reading, PA — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:22:34 GMT

HP, Boston. If you have listened to Barack, he wants to begin drawing down troops at a rate of 2 to 3 brigades a month within a month of his taking the office. Read his plan and don't repeat the new talking points coming from the opposition.

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Lisa, New Britain, CT CT for Obama — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:25:10 GMT

I am simply not going there anymore on Obama's church and Trinity. It is clear to me that if I lived in Chicago, this is precisely the type of church (one steeped in community activism and a strong sense of community) that I would want to participate in. I understand that they feel they have to lift their community up. I renounce the most extreme soundbite remarks yet can understand that there is a context to them that seeks to improve the larger community.

What one of us would want to be held responsible for every aspect of every organization to which we belong. There are many organizations out there that have checkered pasts yet do good work today.

I judge Barack on how he is...not on every aspect to every organization he's belonged to. And I feel the same about Hillary and John McCain too.

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Obama: His populist pitch

Jill F., Tulsa, OK — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:29:30 GMT

It is quite frustrating to me to see someone point to race as a reason to vote for a candidate. In my opinion, that is so far backwards that it is scary. And, I'm sorry, but what exactly is she talking about privileged white women in the U.S.? Rings a little of Rev. Jeremiah Wright, doesn't it? And the problems that we have around the world have absolutely nothing to do with an image of white privilege. Give me a break. It has to do with the fact that George Bush and his group have blatantly ignored the rest of the world and unilaterally acted in the Iraq invasion. And I guess she ignores the fact that our Secretary of State - whose job it is to meet with world leaders - is a black woman. I think it is abhorrent how prominent race has been in this election, because as long as we point to an individual's race or gender as selling points, America will remain trapped in the vicious cycle of race and gender discrimination.

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:33:00 GMT

Why can't we get Obama to be definitive on the issue of the idea of withdrawing our troops from Iraq, what percentage of the troops will be removed from Iraq over what period of time?
HP Boston (Sent Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:13 AM)

Because neither of them, Obama or Clinton, can give those specifics. Until they are elected, can sit down with all the Joint Chiefs, have all the security clearances needed, and can get every bit of information, they can't work out a plan. Any plan that ANY candidate makes now will simply be a rough plan at best.

In Jan 09 when the new Pres takes office, we could have anything from all out civil war to complete peace with a working government and no need to be there at all.. or anything in between. Hard to make plans a year in advance of what is going on.

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Jmp, Northern MN — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:36:23 GMT

Why couldn't you just put (some of) the text from the mission statement into your article? You took the time to give quotes from a book that are not mentioned in the Church's mission statement.

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Mission Statement: What Trinity Is About

Trinity United Church of Christ has been called by God to be a congregation that is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and that does not apologize for its African roots! As a congregation of baptized believers, we are called to be agents of liberation not only for the oppressed, but for all of God’s family. We, as a church family, acknowledge, that we will, building on this affirmation of "who we are" and "whose we are," call men, women, boys and girls to the liberating love of Jesus Christ, inviting them to become a part of the church universal, responding to Jesus’ command that we go into all the world and make disciples!

We are called out to be "a chosen people" that pays no attention to socio-economic or educational backgrounds. We are made up of the highly educated and the uneducated. Our congregation is a combination of the haves and the have-nots; the economically disadvantaged, the under-class, the unemployed and the employable.

The fortunate who are among us combine forces with the less fortunate to become agents of change for God who is not pleased with America’s economic mal-distribution!

W.E.B. DuBois indicated that the problem in the 20th century was going to be the problem of the color line. He was absolutely correct. Our job as servants of God is to address that problem and eradicate it in the name of Him who came for the whole world by calling all men, women, boys and girls to Christ.
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Lastly, OBAMA IS NOT ANTI-WHITE...he IS white himself!

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HP Boston — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:40:22 GMT

I think it is abhorrent how prominent race has been in this election, because as long as we point to an individual's race or gender as selling points, America will remain trapped in the vicious cycle of race and gender discrimination.
Jill F., Tulsa, OK (Sent Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:29 AM)

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And MORE abhorrent is the gender bias and sexism and total hate for women that is spewed by the media and the ignorant "SEXIST THOMASses" who post here!

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HP Boston — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:44:06 GMT

In Jan 09 when the new Pres takes office, we could have anything from all out civil war to complete peace with a working government and no need to be there at all.. or anything in between. Hard to make plans a year in advance of what is going on.
BL, Cincinnati OH (Sent Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:33 AM)

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Plans are always necessary, and can be changed. WE are in this mess of a 100 year WAR b/c of NO plan!
War on a whim is a diasater, no EXIT plan is STUPID!

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donna, pgh, pa. — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:49:12 GMT

Teresa Heinz Kerry is as beloved in Pennsylvania, as her husband, the late Senator John Heinz. He was a Republican, but both repubs, and dems voted for him in great numbers. They were the epitome of grace, and generosity in Pa. This is beyond huge for the Obama campaign.

I'm so happy Michelle is back. She is a smart, and beautiful person. If Chelsea, Bill, and most of all Hillary, can exit speech, after speech, foot to knee in mouth, then our next, hoped for first lady, should be up to this challenge. She, is a class act.

Walker is right. Hillary comes with a truck load of baggage. Setting aside the long trail of scandal that always follows her, it is important to consider the psychological damage, some women have, from being oppressed. Senator Clinton's behavior very clearly demonstrates that her words, and actions, all too often, are knee-jerked, rather than calmly, and soberly thought through.

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Elle Eda, London England — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:01:55 GMT

Why can't we get Obama to be definitive on the issue of the idea of withdrawing our troops from Iraq, what percentage of the troops will be removed from Iraq over what period of time?

HE hasn't even outlined what percentage over what period of time. He's been kind of vague, but he has said immediately when he becomes president, if he does, that he plans to start taking troops out. We've heard Clinton's plan the first three months or so that -- or 60 days -- that she's going to start. It's very similar to Clinton's plan but they haven't been definitive in terms of what the percentage is over a certain period of time.

firstly, why dont you do some research?? check obama's website for the answers you seek???
now, obama has clearly outlined an initial strategy which he says he must ratify with the joint chiefs of staff before making it policy, which i believe is the smart thing to do.
but he has said that he would have 2 or 3 brigades removed every month for 16 months; and during that time they would try to bolster the iraq infrastruture and rebuild the country while engaging with iraq's neighbors to get them involved with the process.
if you havent noticed, iran is already stepping in without America's help, and now they are friendly with muqtada al-Sadr, without the US playing chaperone. that cant be good.
i call that a detailed plan.
clinton says she will withdraw the troops within 60 days. what happens then, because the country will certainly descend into chaos.
and may i mention that, all these campaign promises, only obama can make good on any of his because he constantly says he will seek the advice of bipartisan experts on each issue before making anything policy.
if you remember clinton was ahead with a universal healthcare plan, but IT DIDNT WORK because she WOULDN WORK WITH PEOPLE. do you know how many people resent the clintons, how many people in government they have castigated and derided for supporting obama? just imagine if she becomes president, how will she get the majority of democrats to work with her? talk less of the republicans who hate her outright.
senator clinton is smart, very very smart and an excellent policy wonk and a good senator. but a leader she is not.

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twocanpete — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:03:34 GMT

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Yes, the multi gazillionair Theresa Hienze Kerry, a real populist. While they're trying to feed everybody a big dog turd sandwich maybe then can invite them back to the mansion and explain why they can't make ketchup in American anymore.

Obama: His populist pitch

Kaye,NC — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:07:24 GMT

The same people that don't get what Obama meant by not wanting his girls to ever be "punished" by a baby are the same people that believe that sexual abstinence for kids of a certain age is a reality. "Riiiiiighhhhhhttt", as Dr. Evil would say. Don't get me wrong. I'm certainly not advocating kids having sex. I'm just saying that whether or not we want them to, they have been doing so since the beginning of time, they are and they will, and sex education is the best way to prevent anybody having to be "punished". Of course, Sean Hannity was all over this like stink on you know what, but then again, he is the biggest idiot on TV. Would we expect anything different from him?

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Amanda, Missoula, Montana — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:09:03 GMT

Alice Walker is a great author, and "The Color Purple" and other works are awesome. But at the end of the day she is an author, not a politician. She does not speak for Barack Obama.

I also agree Hillary, regardless of her race, has too much baggage, period. For me race doesn't matter, but integrity does.

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Jimmy, New Haven, Ct — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:10:48 GMT

Michelle and Teresa? Good grief. That's all we need. I hope the GOP is aware of what's actually going on with Obama right now. The primary campaign is taking one of the great orators of our time and forging an unstoppable politician. Events beyond his control might give the election to McCain, but he is about to emerge from his chrysalis as a political monster. He will make McCain look weak and old -- and short. Put the two together on stage and the American people will be shocked at the stature gap. Obama will dunk on McCain.

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Bird, Clearwater — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:14:37 GMT

Michelle is the reason I can not support Obama. If she is the power behind the man, I would be very worried. Read the book by Shelby Steele, "A Bound Man". Can't vote for Clinton either. Can't believe we screwed up another election.

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Andrew, Indiana — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:20:13 GMT

I'm really disappointed that First Read decided to select the particular statements they did from the Alice Walker opinion piece. My advice to anyone is to read the entire piece

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Pete - Albany, NY — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:23:48 GMT

Let's face it...all plans are changeable when it comes to Iraq...that's what you get when you elect a President who cavalierly enters a conflict based solely on ideology.

Thanks, Dub!

Bottom line...and this is the truth for whoever is elected the next President..."success" in this issue is not based on anything the United States does. It will be based on what the Iraqis do.

At some point, Iraq must be held responsible for itself...prolonged occupation makes them our red-headed stepchild.

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jodi, Shrewsbury MA — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:46:15 GMT

Elle Eda said: "clinton says she will withdraw the troops within 60 days. what happens then, because the country will certainly descend into chaos. "

I find most of the Obama supporters to have these simple comprehension problems with little words like begin.

Wrong Ella, Senator Clinton said she would BEGIN pulling troops out within 60 days of winning the Office. Obama had said he would remove all troops immediately but after hearing Senator Clinton say she would begin ...he altered his claim to within 16 months he would have all troops out. Don't worry because Obama will not win the general election if the DNC is dumb enough to nominate him.

Once PA votes the nomination will become more clear as it is unlikely that Obama will win another state with the possible exception of NC......and we all know where his votes in NC will come from...blacks voting on skin color and the republicans trying to mess up the democrat race.