Comments on: SHOULD WE IGNORE REVEREND WRIGHT?

By: Shawn McNerney

Shawn McNerney — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:18:19 +0000

To Whom It May Concern:

Reverend Wright’s very words and actions are hurting Obama and his campaign. Yet, why doesn’t the Reverend Wright tell the public that when Mrs. Clinton and Bill were having marital problems regarding Monica Lewinsky, who did she and Bill bring to the White House for ’spiritual counseling?’… the Reverend Jeremiah Wright.

I think this needs to be made public.

John Sisker
jsisker@sprynet.com
(714) 536-3850

By: Rashida

Rashida — Sat, 03 May 2008 04:18:58 +0000

You know, I find it extremely hypocritical of all you Obama haters. You never wanted to vote for a black man in the first place. It would not have mattered how much he accomplished or how intelligent he was. Any reason is a good reason not to vote a Black man into the highest office in the land. Barack Obama has done nothing in his political career which showed a hatred for any people. But yet you give John McCain a pass when he voted against Martin Luther Kings birthday as a holiday in his state (clearly racist). He simply apologized for the way he used to think back then (by his own admition). You drank his minute maid or whatever it is that white people drink. This is an example of an action which shows racism and a non appreciation for the struggles of an oppressed people during the civil rights movement. You don’t need a spiritual advisor to make you the person you are. McCain was a racist all on his own (no help needed). Talk about that for a while….

Would Obama use racism as an excuse? You are a disgrace to your candidate. You are practicing the “old politics” of accusing people of racism just because they disagree with you.

Sorry, but that doesn’t work anymore. All it does is make you look like a whining. simpering, politically calculating idiot.

It is people like you that Obama is running against. Or hadn’t you noticed?

ed.

By: Pete Aycock

Pete Aycock — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:15:35 +0000

Gracie #10

Just maybe we will all grow up to be “just like you” Sounds to me like you haven’t had your bell rang in the last few decades & you are very angry about it: Drank that kool aide a long time ago did you…see you have all the talking points memorized & loaded…so you believe all that stuff they taught you in the sixties & I see you have this “caucasion hate thing” going on as well, sorry you took the wrong turn a long time ago but at least you can enjoy a false sense of superiority until the very end!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:15:02 +0000

It’s unfortunate that this society has so much hate ingrained in it. I’ve read your post and others about Rev. Wright. I live in the Chicago metropolitan area and know first hand the wonderful things this pastor has done for ALL of Chicago, not just the black citizens. His fundamental belief is that Christ died for all and loves all people. You call him anti-American, however if you have done any research at all into his background, you will find that during the Vietnam war he gave up is student deferment and enlisted in the military to fight for his country. I am so tired of people ranting about individuals who are courageous enough to try and better the environment of those who live in our country and the world. We don’t have to agree with everything a person does; in fact I don’t think it’s healthy to agree with everything. It’s the our differences that makes America so special. Senator Obama has obviously witnessed the positive impact that Dr. Wright has had in our community as has the Governors, Mayors and other officials that often call upon him for advice and support throughout his 36 years of service. The thing that is so special about Senator Obama is not that he’s perfect or has always said or done the right things, but that he believes that America is for us all, not just conservatives but liberals as well, not just whites and blacks, browns, and all between.

Rick, if you are so pro-American, then why spend so much effort trying to tear down someone else like Senator Obama. Our fore-fathers founding this country on Biblical principals and said that “In God We Trust”. So as the Bible says, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at him.” … I don’t think you qualify to throw these stones.

By: Peter Gross

Peter Gross — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:58:17 +0000

The words of Rev. Wright did not surprise me, having attended schools in South Florida, I have heard the rheotoric before. What really surprised me was to see how out of touch white America is with black America by the reaction and public outcry to the unpatriotic and racist views of Rev. Wright. America is getting ready to elect a black president and yet white people know very little about the left wing-anti american views of many black Americans. Many black Americans hold left wing or communist ideas because they buy into the propaganda of justice for the poor and oppressed. I guess that the examples of communist run countries like Cuba and North Korea are not enought to convince people, communism is not the paradise its supporters say it is. God bless America. Say NO to socialism.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:16:44 +0000

O’Bama is a complete phoney and a liar and will do anything to get elected - just like Hillary. Oh, and I’m a Democrate, BTW. For anyone who really believe’s that Obama DIDN’T KNOW Wright was filled with hate and ignorance after sitting in his church for TWENTY YEARS, and being HIS FRIEND, and his PROTIGE, and USING WRIGHT TO GET ELECTED IN IL, they need to get mental help!

Obama’s speach in the aftermath was eloquent and rang as true as any I’ve ever heard. HOWEVER, it is tooo little tooo late. I mean, Spitzer said all the right things after he was exposed. Both men know right from wrong or at least can recite it. Both can do it in an intelligent and convincing manner. YET both are rotten. Of course Obama will now say, let’s look past division. Where were those words for Wright? Why not tell Wright to put a sock in it these last 20 years? Why not say, “damn, I’m not going to be associated with this biggot, this nut.” I mean, surely he could have gone to a diiferent church. AHHHH, but not one so revered by the local African American community and one with 8,000 members (which BTW Oprah attends - funny how that’s getting no play).

No, Obama sat there and made THIS his church, and made THIS SCUM his Pastor, and his MENTOR!!! This is judgment?? And now, we are supposed to believe Obama when he PRETENDS this is all news to him and he disagrees with it? HOW STUPID ARE THOSE THAT BELIEVE HIM?? So, yes, the words were true and wonderful, but what else could Obama have said or done at that point? I prefer to use MY COMMON SENSE and believe that the Obama of the last TWENTY YEARS is the REAL Obama - as sad as that is (our country needed a guy like him - he knows it and has played the part perfectly, except for that hiding the last 20 years part).

Lastly, I’ve heard many argue that Rev. Wright IS a GOOD PERSON, and that the media has crucified him! That this church does countless things for the needy, etc. - I should hope so .. IT’S A CHURCH!!!!!!! Yet, even the most evil or whacked person can be or do or say the most noble things. However, if at the end of the day, that person makes it his mission to determine (BASED ON COLOR) that those of light hew are THIS AND THAT AND >>>> well then that man is an ignorant fool. I KNOW THAT - Obama either DIDN’T or DIDN’T CARE - we should not now hand over the White House to him.

By: Gayle Miller

Gayle Miller — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:23:20 +0000

“James Cone . . . is a professor at Union Theological Seminary and the father of what is known as black liberation theology.”

Last time I looked “liberation theology” was a buzz word for socialism and/or communism.

Hate speech is hate speech is hate speech - except when a “victim” spews it - that’s the MSM mantra and they’re sticking to it.

It’s all b.s. and we all know it - heck even the Kool Aid drinkers know it on some level. One can only hope that the reality of who and what Barack Hussein Obama really is will sink in before the Democratic Party makes the huge mistake of nominating this empty suit to run for President! He would be the ruination of our nation in short order and would be (gasp) an even WORSE and more destructive president than the despicable James Earl Carter, Jr.

By: Gracie Dylan

Gracie Dylan — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:26:48 +0000

Obama’s heritage of being a blend of the black experience and the white experience is what makes him such a unique person in these obviously unique and historical campaign times. I must say, however, that you are all showing your white slips from under your pants or skirts because you are acting and responding in a stereotypical, non-thinking, ethnocentristic
caucasion manner. Your prism of life is monotone,WHITE, while Obama’s is filled with the richness of black and white and all the shades in between. You are sorry, little people and the reason we still live in a racially biased society.
I am a 60+ white female who grew up inspired by JFK. He asked us to reach out and think about what we could do for our country. You all need to do the same as it’s a bigger world than it used to be.

The fact that you are so blinded with goo goo eyed admiration for this manipulative man makes responding to your comment useless. I would note however, you have no problem with your candidate lying through his teeth when it suits him and trying to equate the toxic, hate filled words spewed by his pastor with something your priest or preacher might say that you disagree with.

And I hope you don’t get a nosebleed considering the moral heights you have ascended compared to the rest of us insects.

ed.

By: retire05

retire05 — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:01:36 +0000

Jeeze, Rick, chill or you will wind up taking a double dose of blood pressure medicine. I didn’t say “you said”, I said there was a big difference because the left wing pundits are all pointing out Hagee’s endorsement of McCain which you seemt agree with in your response.
I was not trying to convince you of anything.

Perhaps, though, you would like to tell me which door Obama is standing behind; #1, #2 or #3?

By: Allahpunditredux

Allahpunditredux — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:06:22 +0000

Rick,
I think you are pretty much on target in this post. I don’t think Obama really believes what Wright is preaching.
I do think that the reactions about it bode badly for him in a general election. There are many whites who probably waiting for a fairly strong reason not to vote for him and this will be what they need.

I had some real hopes for Obama not because he is black or white but because he is mixed as my kids are. If you want to find a person who really understands the state of race in our country talk to someone raised in an interracial home.
I wanted Obama to be the “I am not white or black but an American first, steeped in the positive influences of two cultures…” candidate.
Alas… it is not to be with him. Like you said - he is a politician.