Obama repudiates ex-pastor's remarks

And people wonder why I am voting for Hillary.....

If the pastor is willing to say these things to a congregation then how much worse would his thoughts be in the private sessions with Obama? How could Obama link himself with this blatent racist? Too late to say he doesn't agree with him.

"I go to Westboro Batist Church in Kansas. My pastor Fred Phelps is like an old uncle. He says some things I don't agree with. After 20 years, none of the things he says that I disagree with have rubbed off on me. Why would it matter what he says? He's just my pastor. That should not be a reflection on me!"

The point is that it does matter. If you're going to call yourself a Christian based on the beliefs you learned in the last 20 years. Who you learned those beliefs from matters, Obama.

Yeah... I'm supposed to believe that this pastor only made these statements once when Obama wasn't there and never repeated anything like that whenever Obama was around.

People who say such things do not do so just one time on a whim and then never say them again.

I think the American people are smarter than that.

total crap, once again the Candyman has waved his magic wand over this issue hoping it will go away. You don't go to a church for 20 years listening to a black supremes in which you feel "pained and angered you", nor do you allow your children to be fed the Rev.'s hate. Fact is fact, Candyman, you didn't hide that skeleton deep enough in the closet, and the world can now see who you really are. Remember your own quotation of Martin Luther, how could you dare support a congregation of hate, unless you believe it too.

This organization of hate that is masquerading as a church needs to start paying taxes.

I believe that what Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. was true! I support Barack Obama, and I have worked on his campaign. I fully believe in and support his campaign, and I think it is unfortunate that he has to distance himself, and repudiate what this very powerful, insightful, and historical black pastor has said. I don't think it is innacurate to say that rich white people rule this country, they do! What's so wrong about telling the truth. I am not afraid of the truth, but many are. I am a white woman, and I am not scrutinized in the same way a black man is in this still very racist culture.

So... how is this news again? I remember when they taught us about "yellow journalism" and how it destroyed innocent bystanders. I guess that, even though they teach it in history class, the people who haven't learned from it are now repeating old mistakes.

And, for the record, this applies to that story about that friend of Clinton's, too, where she said Obama was only a candidate because he was a token black guy. Not to mention that gossip about McCain allegedly being two close to some female associate that everyone quietly forgot about once it was proven false.

I don't believe what the pastor said has anything to do with the way I perceive Sen.Obama! Even though a lot of what the Pastor said is true! We live in a society that doesn't want to accept what they have done to black people and also other races too!

I will not vote for for Obama now . I was thinking about it untill this story of his Pastor. To much hate for me and family. to much. It had to have some impact on Obama about white people. There seem to be a lot of race playing by the black people ,Black trumps white I hear from black people. I though we where all americans not black or white. But i see race still is playing a big part. All I want is to be equal and be happy. But it looks like war of the races could happen. I will get ready.

Obama tried to excuse his pastor's racist and unpatriotic sermons by saying that the poor man was the victim of prejudice as a youth.

Boo. hoo.

You can't know a pastor for 20 years and then act all surprised when the ugly truth comes out. What rank hypocracy.

I used to support Obama. But no more. I'm done with this clown.

I don't believe that Obama did not know about the type of sermans his pastor gave. You can't pick and choose, i.e. you like what they did on the south side of Chicago, but you don't agree with his sermons. It cannot be compartmentalized that easily. I lost trust in his ability to unify our country and tackle the issues that have to be addressed. Besides that, he never told us what his vision really is and what sets him apart from Hillary.

This is an outrage. He attended this man's church for years and considers him to be his spirtual advisor but wants to claim he was not aware of his hateful sermons and radically racist stand? He got caught and is backtracking. I can't even comprehend how anyone is voting for this man. He is dangerous. If you want to know the character of a man you just need to look at those he surrounds himself with.

Well now... that pretty much says it all ... Rev. Jeremiah Wright is not only a bigot he is fanning the fire of racism.

**big·ot (bgt) n.
One who is strongly partial to one's own group, religion, race, or politics and is intolerant of those who differ.

**rac·ism (rszm) n.
The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.
2. Discrimination or prejudice based on race.

that a particular race is superior to others.
2. Discrimination or prejudice based on race.
2. Discrimination or prejudice based on race.

He joined his church, supported him for TWENTY YEARS, was married by him, had his children baptized by him, considered him a mentor, wrote part of his book about him!!

And now he has a get out of jail free card by the lib media by just saying "well I don't agree with that"?!

Would anyone buy it if McCain had been a member of the Trinity United Chirch of KKK for TWENTY YEARS?

Nice try.

Seriously folks beware of this guy-sounds like a lot of trouble to me.............

The Pastor Mr. Wright is one of Obama's most important teachers as Mr. Wright has been Obama's pastor for the past 20 years. This pastor is clearly racist and full of hate.
If Obama becomes president, the United States (and perhaps the world) is doomed.

Now it is obvious that Barack Obama lacks the experience AND the judgment to be President. His 20 year close relationship with this man and his decision to appoint him to a religious leadership committee profoundly illustrates an exercise in poor judgment.

I would NEVER vote for Barack Obama.

Barack Obama has run his campaign with more integrity than I have ever seen in my 67 years. It is painful and frustrating to watch all of the political efforts to discredit him. I believe his measured, thoughtful responses to these attacks will continue to keep him above the fray and make it increasingly clear that he has the qualities we need to recover from a period of chaos in our country.

politics and religion? i believe that has caused a war before? somebody get a grip. this is sickening. much more than before.

That is how he is being judged and that is why he is winning this nomination. There will be many more attempts between here and the White House to attempt to paint Sen. Obama as someone to fear or be suspicious of. One just needs to listen to his words and watch his demeanor.

I am an Anglo Mexican (as I prefer being called, If I'm to be categorized as a light skinned Mexican that is actually nothing more than the absence of Indian stock).

I live in a large building that is 90% Afro-American. Obviously I am not prejudiced and especially since I have made some truly fine friendships.

However, there is no getting around an often very uncomfortable overal feeling over what one of my fellow tenants openly stated now several times. That the black community in Chicago deeply resents Latinos because "supposedly" they are using up what is "rightfully theirs" and that blacks, more than ever deserve any and all monies provided by the city, state and government at large. An entitlement that should be theirs alone because of "the suffering blacks have endured under white man".

It would seem to me that U.S. Blacks perhaps should read a bit of the History of mankind in general throughout the world. Every race has had its turn of man's inhumanity to man and that Blacks have been through it also does not infer that ONLY blacks have suffered during their own "entry" into advancement in life.

It is time that Black Americans started accepting that they are not alone in what they have suffered. That they do not need to pounce on a sense of entitlement as a result before helping to prove that they are also educated and willing to share
their pain equal to that of the rest of the worlds' peoples.

Amen.

Obama... You have just received the kiss of Death!

So Obama hides his reverse racism while his paster does not. He can deny it all he wants but he sat there for 20 years listening to it and only tried to distance himself from it when he needed the votes of the "white people" he so obviously hates. Sorry, reverse racism is racism too.

As of this date, March 14, 2008, Rev. Jeremiah Wright is still listed as the senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, which has www.tucc.org as its web site. In earlier interviews, Barack Obama stated that he answered an altar call from Rev. Wright and joined the Trinity United Church of Christ in 1988. He apparently was close enough through the years that Rev. Wright married Barack and his wife Michelle and baptized their daughters. To repudiate any statements from Rev. Wright is figuratively "to stab his best friend in the back." He is now beginning to deny the pastor-church member that was so important for almost twenty years. This is another example of Senator Obama's saying or doing anything for political expediency. How could he possibly be trusted to serve in the office of President of the UInited States?

Man, do I have buyer's remorse. When John Kerry endorsed Obama, I didn't care as Kerry doesn't speak for me. But I listened to Kennedy, whom I respect. I am going to email Ted Kennedy, Deval Patrick, John Kerry, and all the Democratic state party members and say please stop supporting Obama. At least our state had the foresight to not vote for this guy. If you want to tell our party's superdelegates you have buyer's remorse, please email them. Here's the party web site link and all the emails listed there are superdelegates: http://www.massdems.org/Contact/mdp.htm

Rev. Wright is a relic from America's racial strife in the 40's, 50's and 60's. While racism is alive and well in the USA, it is nowhere nearly as serious as it was in the past. Mr. Wright is wallowing in that past and evidently cannot let go of it. Thankfully, he has retired. Obama needs to disassociate completely from this angry man, and continue to give voice to the hope of the future.. not the shame of our past

You mean America isn't controlled by rich white people?

Have you ever looked at portraits of members of our congress? do an image search for senate, or go here:

http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-united-states-senate-committees

Is the pastor inflammatory? Yeah. Is he a little extreme? Yeah. Did he say anything patently false? Nay.

I'm a white Barak supporter who wishes white and black wasn't part of our national discussion, but it needs to be... in a positive way. After viewing Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr.'s sermon on video, Barak has nothing to repudiate. What Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. said is true, and if white America can't swallow the truth, we'll never get to a better place in race relations. We've made progress, but if we don't get to a place where folks of all colors and creeds dine together and pray together we're fooling ourselves.

Obama himself, boldly stated: how is someone that have won more primaries than Hillary Clinton, has more delegates is going to be vice president? I am not running to VP; I am running to President. This appeared to me to be "boldly" stated just like Wright made "bold" statements from his pulpit during his years of preaching. On the other hand, Obama, repudiates and denounces his pastor and friend for many years. Obama, met Wright before he went to Harvard. (Read: Dreams of My Father). This was when he was in Chicago doing community work. He met Wright during that time and work with Wright church. He has known "Rezko" before he graduated from Harvard; because R offered him a job and he refused. Obama's ( The Audacity of Hope) is written from one of the
Sermon's that Wright preached one Sunday when Obama attended Wright Church.
This is a man that Obama admire. But Obama repudiates and denounce the "inflamatory remarks" that he has listened to; married Michelle, his wife and baptized his children? Wright speak Obama's language. I am black; and what I have seen and heard of Wright; "dripping hatred", I would have never attended "such a church". It would not matter how much "social" work that Wright and his church had done for the community. "Birds of a Feather, Flocks together".

Obama is getting off easy on this one. If McCain or Clinton had a minister/ spouting such hatefilled rhetoric against African-Americans, they would be hounded mercilessly. Again, Obama gets the kid glove treatment. How could Obama belong to this man's church, for two decades, use him for religious milestones, invite him only 6 months ago to give the convocation at his campaign kick-off speech, and be allowed to just repudicate the sermon? And likening him to a crazy uncle misses the point--we cannot help who our relatives are (remember Jimmy Carter's brother?), but Obama chose this minister to be his spiritual leader for the past 20 years. Why?

BO was raised in a single white female parent. BO attended rich, private, white privilege schools, Punahou and

Why are politicians such cowards. Hiding behind ifs and maybes. You either agree with this man or you don't.

Shame on Obama. He says he wants change. Then tell the f***king truth.

At least Hillary's bullshit is upfront.

I don't trust this man

OK, I get it now. Rev. Wright and Michelle Obama are like minded. 20 years in the same church. This explains the root beliefs of Michelle Obama's comments about nothing to be proud about in America. So Barrack needs to distance him self from both his pastor and his wife?

your comment here...
Why did it take 20 years before Obama decided to do this.I think in case like this a person that did not agree with what the pastor said he would have went somewhere else to church or at least try to have him replaced with another minister instead he chose to stay and said the minister was his mentor there is something disturbing about that. now I understand why Obama's wife said that is the first time in my life I am proud of our country when her husband was being so well in the polls. l also thought we went to church to learn about God not to use his name in such a way I was appalled by those comments church is supposed be about God love and forgiveness not about hate

Sen. Obama has consistently demonstrated exceptional judgement in defending his position in this Presidential campaign. He has shown again and again that he has a better grasp of the issues than most of those who have been in leadership positions for decades. Here is a clergyman at the end of his carreer and still compromises the christian values he spent his life trying to promote.

I'm a Hillary die hard myself, but I don't think Obama can be held accountable for his pastor's passionate and dangerously inflammatory remarks. Remember, we are currently trying to extricate ourselves from a war that 5 prominent Southern Preachers sanctioned in letters to the President! We need to learn from this that the separation of Church and State are required by our Constitution for a reason. If you don't think so, just wait until your religion is voted out of office.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER.

It's sad, but 100% true. Obama may reject the comments made. but deep down he knows it's just one of those things you shouldn't say but someone has to say it.

that was the most bullshit i have ever heard out of one man i mean ya may be he is having some draw back from being the first black man running for the us president but i am sure people are kind of sacred about a female as well and there are tons of rich power full black people so don't try to bring god in to this nobody feels bad for lazy black people you have all the same schools, books, cars, shops, its not the white peoples fault that somebody is not doing as well as other i mean i am a young white male and by no means am i rich but i still am out doing something and and not seating around bitching that i cant win the lotto and that i cant get a job because nobody like ME

"When these statements first came to my attention, it was at the beginning of my presidential campaign. I made it clear at the time that I strongly condemned his comments. But because Rev. Wright was on the verge of retirement, and because of my strong links to the Trinity faith community, where I married my wife and where my daughters were baptized, I did not think it appropriate to leave the church."

Incredible to believe. What else is not known?

Thank God Almighty that our Fouunding Fathers had the foresight to enshrine the Freedom of Speech in our Constitution's First Amendment, protecting Rev. Wright's sermons, as well as the Freedom of Religion, so Senator Obama could freely choose to distance himself from his Pastor's comments.

To read Senator Obama's statement concerning Rev. Wright's comments, please visit my anti-war website, www.shockedandawful.com

While The Reverend Wright is entitled to his comments, he must be responsible enough to choose the proper time and place to utter them.

A man of his stature should know that even if his remarks may be true, they are inflammatory and serve as fuel for the opposition's fire.

Both Senators Obama and Clinton are having to deal with some "loose cannons".
Let us hope they will come away unscathed.

I am not an Obama supporter (I'm Republican, so I oppose some of his POLICIES), but I find this controversy to be annoying because no one has brought forth evidence that Obama himself has made such statements. He's running for President, not his pastor.

As such, it is a bit silly (or a stupid, cheap shot) to attack him for his pastor's remarks. It is well known that most people don't listen to 1/2 of what their pastor's say, good or bad, and they act on less than 1/10 of the 1/2 they hear.

Mr. Obama is not his pastor, yet anyone that takes the Lord into their life, must take their spiritual leader,pastor, priest, whatever as a guide in their faith. It does raise questions. Dr. Ron Paul had similiar attacks. Go after the supporters if nothing else hey. Paul is looking more and more like a prophet now, yet still a media blackout. The only canidate that talked about our current finacial and military implosion and he was derided as a "(fill in the blanks"). Please research/read http://www.ronpaul2008.com Thank you.

Kudos to Obama!
He has handled this issue with tact and wisdom.
"I believe that Americans will judge me not on the basis of what someone else said, but on the basis of who I am and what I believe in; on my values, judgment and experience to be president of the United States."
We are going to vote for Obama based on his judgment and values not some pastor.
Are we going to condemn people for who they have listened to at some point in their lives? How ridiculous! What happened to "Freedom of Speech"?
Thank you for letting us add our comments.

The forceful repudiation is a little bit too late. Mr Wright doesn't make such comments for first time. Barack Obama heard a lot of such comments, or even stronger, at the South Side church he has called home for two decades, but more likely was agreed with. Why he did not repudiate it then??? Why he stayed there for 2 decades listening rasist, antisemitic, and such as "God damn USA" comments??? Now it's become understandable why Michele Barack said that only right now she become proud of the USA, not before, when she and her husband listened to Mr. Wright for 2 decades. If they repudiated Mr. Wright remarks at first time they heard it, it would be in time. But to repudiate it now with "anger and pain", 2 decades later, is ridicously wrong and very late.

Obama should stand by his friend. I will respect him the most if he counters this crusade against his pastor (who I suspect is a good man) with a barrage of carrying statements and propoganda on behalf of Wright.

It is a shame that people would do this to a retiring old man, just to get at Barrack.

That said, Wirght;s statements were obviously reprehensible.

I was going to vote for Barack but now.... if he wins the nomination...
I will be voting for Mccain!
This guy is an ASS!

He didnot know his pastor of 20 years was making these kinds of statements?

The sermons are SOLD to the public on tape, That is how ABC got all it's footage.

Obama is playing down an ugly side to his life - in hopes that it will fade away.

This is no Ms. Feraro staing her opinion about wether a woman has a harder time being elected than a black man. Which Keith on MSNBC thought was so bad that he has to have one of his special comments about it.

where is the special comment about someone Obama called his "mentor"?

where is the outrage??? Obama did not think it was appropriate to leave the church? What is his judgement about America - that it is the greatest country in the world or that is brought 9/11 down on it's own head??

This will be the real test of whether Mainsteam media gives Obama a pass.

Obama still stands up and defends his pastor . Obama says he wants to be judged on his experience and judgement. His embrace of a radical black church and it's USA bashing pastor show his judgement is faulty . His decision to stay on in a church that celebrates only the black experiences in America while hurling hate at all other races shows that he dioes not learn from experience.

A president that would stay at a church and praise it after knowing that it damns the USA? Obama says he was not in the pew when his pastor made his terrible statements and did not personally hear them at church. He cannot in all honesty say he was totally unaware of the pastors feeling about all manner of things - he carefully skirts around the truth. Obama was part of the retoric of this chruch and embraced it's teachings.

This is the message of hope?

It would be great if we COULD, as he suggests, judge Senator Obama on the basis of who he is and what he believes; on his values, judgment, and experience. We simply don't know enough about these things to make judgments significant enough to warrant the confidence of our votes in November. Unfortunately, for all of us, we have to make these judgments based on what we DO know about him. Part of that knowledge is that for decades he has deliberately chosen to belong to a church that describes itself as "unashamedly black." Please tell me what white office-seeker would ever have been permitted such a liberty. If either Sen. Clinton or Sen. McCain had ever proudly declared that they belonged to a church that claimed to be "unashamedly white," they would have never been taken seriously in the political arena. Why is it, then, that Sen. Obama is being given a "pass" for such a racially insensitive decision? Furthermore, with so little evidence of his leadership and decision-making skills available for us to consider, why should we ignore the fact that he decided it was prudent to maintain an active membership in such an apparently racist church? Additionally, why should we trust a potential leader who for years has declared his pastor as his most trusted spiritual adviser, close friend, and personal mentor (even attributing the title of his most recent book to one of his sermons); but once this "man of God's" true character becomes public, the Senator now changes his mind and wants us to believe everyone has "an old uncle who sometimes will say things." While this injudicious comment, may or may not be true; wouldn't a prudent leader refuse to take personal or spiritual advice from a crazy uncle? I'm genuinely confused, but I'm sure not going to vote for Sen. Obama, and I'm very concerned about the motivations and reasoning of anyone who does.

Rev.wright Speaking The Trust About The World. That Have Nothing To Do With Mr.obama Am Young Black Lady I Grow Up In A Church That My Pastor Spoke The Trust About How The World Was . That Have Nothing To Do With Me As A Young Black Woman.

Nothing Rev. Wright says can take away from the fact the Mr. Obama is the Man for the Presidency. God knows America needs Barack Obama. America cannot afford to let malicious and divisive dirt slinging get in the way of America's Democratic Future. The fact remains Barack did not say these things, so do not lay credit at his feet. This latest dirt slinging only shows the utter desperation of The Clintons' campaign. Vote for Barack Obama; he is America's last hope. Do not be distracted from the real issues here.

Obama, you idiot. You knew about these remarks and didn't make them public yourself at the beginning of your campaign one year ago. You have screwed the democratic party beyond what you even know, and now we have no chance in November. You could have disclosed your history last year, dealt wiith it, and we would be moving on. Instead, you figured no one would find out about this demagogue's hurtful, racist comments. How could you?

Talk about divisive, and racially biased- and this is a very close, life long Friend of Obama's. He is on his very best behavior during this campaign, but if this is the way it really is.. I don't know if I want my kids singing that in school. I don't want reverse discrimination- I want no discrimination based on things that we can't change about ourselves. This kind of talk is bad news, and this type of friendship reveals the true radical Muslim, black panther type philosophy I was sincerely hoping was gone forever- apparently it is alive and well at the Church of Hate & Obama, LLC

You do not have to be an African American to appreciate the frustration that comes from living in a country controlled by rich white people. I think all of us realize this frustration and color has nothing to do with it. We live in an elitist democracy. The elite minority may be white but money does not respect color. Money is power and it is something those without privilege must confront if we live in this country or any other. There will always be the haves and the have nots in society. Poverty can be the source of anger and hostility or encourage us to strive for success. It's an attitude we must chose, no matter our color. Obama may have values and judgement, but experience to be president of the United States I feel every candidate before us lacks. We have few options and poor choices. The media and both parties have done a great disservice to the American people. It is a sad state of affairs in my opinion.

Talk about divisive, and racially biased- and this is a very close, life long Friend of Obama's. He is on his very best behavior during this campaign, but if this is the way it really is.. I don't know if I want my kids singing that in school. I don't want reverse discrimination- I want no discrimination based on things that we can't change about ourselves. This kind of talk is bad news, and this type of friendship reveals the true radical Muslim, black panther type philosophy I was sincerely hoping was gone forever- apparently it is alive and well at the Church of Hate & Obama, LLC

Eugene Rivers pshaw. Did he ever come clean about the rape at the Ella Baker House?

Excuses, excuses.

Thats good enough for me. Obama is a man of honesty, integrity and vision. He denies any link to his Pastors personal political views and I trust him. I am a middle aged white street cop who know BS when I see it. Obama is the real deal. As an evangelical Christian I do not want to judged for the stupid garbage that preachers like Pat Robertson have said. It would be very hard to accept that Obama who was raised by his white mother and white grandparents would be in agreement with any racist dogma.

he's toast now! no one can tell me he never heard this type of hatred from his pastor of 20years!

My question is why any leader of a church choses to preach a dogma of hate in any of their sermons. I may be clue less here, but ,I thought the teachings of Christ and other great teachers through out the ages were of respect for our fellow man. To treat our neighbors as we would want to be treated. And, to aspire us to noble ideals. One has to only look at history to see that many people , Black, Brown, Red, Yellow or White have been the victims at one point in time of unfair practices of those who abuse power. It is important for our next president to see Americans as the same color. Americans who each and every day are trying to make this country a better place for us and our children. We are a work in progress The last thing we as a nation needs is segments of society who feel that they are the only ones who have been treated unfairly. We need the leaders who will acknowledge the gifts and hardships that each culture has brought to our shores. However, we have reached a point where now we as Americans should embrace the premise that , "United We Stand, Divided we Fall."

I’d hardly call it a “forceful repudiation.”
Here it is, from HuffingtonPost (aka Hate-HillaryPost).
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barack-obama/on-my-faith-and-my-church_b_91623.html

Remember as you read it that this has been his church for 20 years. Rev. Wright performed Barack Obama’s wedding and baptized his children. Trinity United was so proud of Rev. Wright’s fiery sermons that, until recently, they were available for sale on their website. Yet it’s only when his presidential campaign started (over a year ago) that Barack Obama learned about the Reverend’s not-so-secret incendiary views? And even if you buy that, he waited three months after the “Hillary’s never been called a ni**er” speech to speak up??

Way too little and WAY too late.

*****A

Now that is interesting! We can make him do anything! Let's have him drop his middle name. On the other hand friends of Obama beware. He can ditch you whenever it is expedient to do so. (Jessie Jackson, Oprah and all could be next.)
What worries me here is that Rev. Wright's rhetoric often appears to reflect the feelings of the poor and downtrodden African Americans. Now denouncing him in such clear terms could serve to alienate some of the black voters in the general election. So if Mr. Obama is nominated there is a clear chance that McCain will be the next President. Can we afford it?
Muhammad

When are we going to heal from a victim mentality and take the message of freedom in christ to our own families by showing them that we can own our problems and be proactive rather than spread a message that we are subject to the injustice of the world. If we continue to live in this type of thinking then we do not truly believe in the sacrifice of the cross and the freedom that Jesus purchased for us . This message is not the Gospel that I know and the Savior that I love.

Funny - newspapers weren't even mentioning the story before today. The controversial views and statements of the Reverend Jeremiah Wright have been known for a long time, but no newspapers or major networks have called Obama on the issue - until he denounced the statements. Sounds like more than a few papers are playing for Team Obama

Obama is always talking about judgment, but what judgment does he have? Where is the courage to resign from this church? After watching many of Rev Wright's sermon's on Youtube, I am convinced that this these kinds of disdainful sermons happened very often. In addition, Pastor Wright was Obama's spiritual adivisor. I find it very hard to believe that Obama was never present when this preacher gave these kinds of sermons, because this is Wright's preaching style. After sitting in church and listening to this man ranting, it seems to have rubbed off on Michelle Obama and that's why she has recently become proud of her country for the first time. It seems Obama is cornered in that he can't leave this Christian Church because people will say he's a muslim. Y'all been hoodwinked, you've been bamboozled! You all been looking for a savior from an imperfect man, don't you all know that Obama is not the black Jesus? Stop the fantasy! Do you really know Obama?

I do not see how a person can attend a church for over 20 years, allow his children to attend the same church, yet claim he condemns the messages of its main pastor. I have seen the videos and the pamphlets, yet Obama never once heard this hate over a 20 year period? I do not find his condemnation genuine.

I have officially given up my support for Obama. This type of hate is not what we need in our multicultural society.

Not everyone can say they support any (political) thing their Pastor says so why would ANYONE hold Obama to a different standard WRIGHT or wrong?

http://OsiSpeaks.com

It is important for America to better understand the kind of “Christianity” which has so fascinated Obama for 20 years. Rev. Wright teaches Black Theology, and thinks about everything pretty much in terms of black versus white. Rev. Wright cites James Cone as his theological inspiration, who is another proponent of Black Theology. Here are just a couple of James Cone's quotes: (1) To be Christian is to be one of those whom God has chosen. God has chosen black people. (2) While it is true that blacks do hate whites, black hatred is not racism. (3) Theologically, Malcolm X was not far wrong when he called the white man the devil. ** I am gratified that the mainstream press has finally caught up with this issue. I only hope it is not too late in the nomination process.

The news agencies are making a big deal about nothing. When you really think about it, can you really deny that America really is run by rich white people?

Obama is a shrewd a politician but not that invincible when the nation open their scrutiny eyes. Americans treasure their children and by bringing and allowing his children to listen to somebody who he greatly admired, what do you think the children will grown up with in their innocent minds? Talking about responsibility and judgement.

Obama how were you in this church for 20+ years, have known the minister for this long, been at least close enough to this man that he is a part of your life, yet you do not know his views?

How do you feel about America? about whites? Do you believe that we should consider race in choosing our President? or values? Do you believe we should choose race in choosing or Minister, or values?

How do you justify your poor judgement?

Comment by Mary Terhune, RN
March 15th, 2008 at 12:04 am
With Barack Obama’s Pastor’s comments coming at this time in our history, we stand at a precipice…a momentus precipice… if we can stop our “knee jerk” reactions. I am a 64 year old white grandmother. I remember as a young teen seeing my white race hosing young black people, I remember how I felt. I cried. Can we not see this elderly black pastor expressing the deep racial hurt inflicted by the white race, my white race upon blacks starting with slavery. Are we so blind to the pain of our black brothers and sisters. Can we not step back and see the depth of these wounds and the wounds of our own souls and say NOW is the time we shall heal this. NOW is the time we can step forward and heal these wounds instead of stepping back in horror and pointing fingers at the expression of these wounds as if our hands are clean and we had nothing to do with these outbursts of pain. We stand at this momentus precipice…We can heal this. This is OUR national wound being laid out in front of us. If we can see it for what it is..we will see that it is our wound to heal…It is a wound of the white, the black, the red, the brown races. Can we see clearly enough to see we are being offered the chance to come together and not be afraid? I think we can. I think it is being offered now because we can and we will no longer be led by our fears. We need to embrace the wounds of all races and come home together. Can we be that wise? I think we can. I have great faith in my white, my black, my red and my brown brothers and sisters. We can do this together.

If I had a dollar for everytime the minister I grew up listening to shocked and offended his very church members, I would be rich. My mom's generation would say, you know how Pastor so and so is. Unfortunately, this man ruled with an iron fist and belittled anyone who dared to disagree with him. Worse, the religion itself taught me and others an arrogance that we were right, and all others - including other Christian faiths -- were wrong. When I got an education and realized how ridiculous this primise was, I felt angry, betrayed and ashamed that I had been associated with this religion. My family members are still members of this Christian faith, and I respect their right to do so, but I'm a spiritual person now who respects all faiths and sends my prayers straight to God.

Obama's buddies Louis Farrakhan and Reverend Wright make Hillary's very worst supporters look SAINTLY. Just words Barack? it's not just words when they are Reverend King's words, but when it's just silly "old Uncle Rev Wright" now that's a different story right? those are just some words. I think this should put a pretty permanent dent in any credibility Obama had left. Between Rezko, Farrakhan, Rev Wright and that other hater of America Michelle Obama, I think it's becoming very clear Obama has made some very poor decisions in his life. So much for making the right choices on day one huh Obama?

Hillary is the One, always was and always will be, it's not too late America.

can the reporters see any good in Obama? I think he is a good man for the country.And about the pastor it is not Obama fail what he talks about in church I Strongly that the American peaple hear Obama he will do good for U S A.

Here are old but true adages: Birds of a feather flock together - by their fruits you
will know them - if you sleep with dogs you get fleas. If you sleep with dogs for
twenty years, you cannot tell a rational person that you never heard such words
from such an outspoken man as Obama's pastor over the course of 20 years. That preacher has not just now started speaking in this manner, I do not believe.
And, now the statements of Michelle Obama are suspect in my judgment. We do
not need political leaders who hate our country and this man should not be in the
House of Representatives much less be the President of the United States. . Add to this situation the illegal earmarks of 740 million dollars in three short years so
now he wishes to steal our honor of country plus its treasure. NO SALE HERE

Dear Senator Obama:
I am only a simple scientist who is following this historic 2008 presidential election with interest.
The more the campaign advances, the more each one of the candidates increases their obligation to ease his/her own conscience and to liberate the heavy burden of black-white relations in the world and more precisely in the USA. Yes we all bear it but to varying degrees. Happily and unhappily also, it is you, your co-candidate Senator Clinton and the Democratic Party that Providence has chosen as principal actors to play this historic role.
It’s well known that Americans do not like to speak publically about things which might anger others but it’s clear as a bell that these issues always finish by surging to the surface. One cannot eternally hide an evil which eats away at a whole people.
The recent discussions and activities concerning the words of Rep. Geraldine Ferraro and Rev. Jeremiah Wright provide the perfect opportunity. They have dared to speak out loud – without masks and with conviction – those things which many of us think and ruminate about in whispers.
Why do we want to immolate them? Why do we want to stifle what they had to say? Why in the name of being politically correct do we want to hide the psychological suffering that these persons are living through? They are in daily contact with their communities. Why does political correctness want to martyr these two who represent parts of our history? What are we rejecting about them? Their courage to speak out, to translate verbally that which is hidden in our sub-consciences and in the collective memory of America and the world?
No, no no!!! We should not marginalize them; we should not hide them in the shadows. It’s more dangerous because they will have the time and opportunity to explain their thoughts more fully to their followers but not necessarily to their critics. Don’t stifle them because it only hardens the positions of the two sides. It’s a real evil, a historic evil which you Democrats cannot let pass in silence. Invite them all together to expel this evil which is noxious and harmful for everybody. Invite them to help you find the appropriate solution. Certainly do not let them go away; they must take part in this effort to heal.
The historic problem exposed by these public personalities is calling out to all candidates in the 2008 presidential elections as well as all other leaders and citizens of this country. Unhappily or perhaps happily it is to you Democrats that America’s destiny has handed the healing of this hereditary psychological wound.
In reality these personalities are characteristic symbols:
1.) They are influential leaders in their respective communities which do not have significant overlap.
2.) They are of the same generation.
3.) They are of the same race and gender as the candidate they support.
4.) They are close friends and influential supporters of the current candidates.
5.) They are on important committees in the respective campaigns.
6.) They speak for many voters and they have invented nothing given the lucidity with which they have expressed themselves.
Former Rep. Ferraro and Pastor Wright are victims as well as the rest of us. Victims of racial identities which stereotype us and create an institutionalized view of race which affects the way we all think of each other.
Please bring them together so that we can renew the process of expunging this evil from our society.
Sincerely,
Virginie Palmeri
March 15, 2008

while i agree that what rev wright said is wrong, i disagree that sen obama should be blamed for it and the michelle obama not being patriotic is old-she was saying she is proud that an african american has a real chance at the white house makes her proud. i was a republican but changed to a democratic becos i feel they give everyone(minorities a chance)but now i realise there is so much division and racism in this party. i implore both black and white democrats to desist from this hard core racism. what happened to the issues? i feel like screaming with regret that i switched parties.please stop giving republicans amunition to use against us in november or maybe we should continue to allow only white men to rule us becos obviously they have been doing a good job up until now. democrats please wake up and change. i still support and love both sens clinton and obama.these two are extraordinary and and exceptional we should support whoever the nominee is to say if obama wins i wont vote for him in nov or if hillary wins i wont vote for her in nov is clearly racist and sexist. lets grow up fellow democrats. God bless the democratic party and the usa.

Hilary's reality. Why her campaign pulled the race card. Since she's made most of her morning appearances on ABC, it's a small wonder that they were the first to come out with Obama's preachers video. When you read the following numbers, you will realize the only way she can win is to destroy Obama. Clintons are taking down the Democratic party with them, and they don't care. Wolfson let slip that Obama was UNELECTABLE the morning the videos came out. He denied saying it, but it was recorded, so he couldn't. A very strange thing to say unless you knew what was in the works. Obama has to distance himself from the preacher now of course, and Clinton knows this 1: it will cost Obama black votes 2: the videos horrify white voters If she snags the nomination this way, she will only be torn down by McCain in November. Clintons deals with the Saudis, Russians, THEIR OWN DEALS WITH REZKO, not to mention the pending fraud lawsuit in California will all come out and finally BURY THE DEMOCRATS FOR A GENERATION OR TWO. The party leaders should put this to bed, or file for unemployment benefits.

2008 Democratic Popular Vote

Popular Vote Count

State Date Obama Clinton Spread
Popular Vote Total - 13,281,132 49.5% 12,577,409 46.9% Obama +703,723 +2.6%

Popular Vote (w/FL) - 13,857,346 48.5% 13,448,395 47.1% Obama +408,951 +1.4%

Popular Vote (w/FL & MI)* - 13,857,346 47.5% 13,776,704 47.3% Obama +80,642 +0.2%

Mississippi 03/11 255,809 60.8% 155,686 37.0% Obama +100,123 +23.8%

Wyoming 03/08 5,378 61.4% 3,311 37.8% Obama +2,067 +23.6%

Texas 03/04 1,358,785 47.4% 1,459,814 50.9% Clinton +101,029 +3.5%

Ohio 03/04 982,489 44.8% 1,212,362 55.2% Clinton +229,873 +10.4%

Rhode Island 03/04 75,316 40.4% 108,949 58.4% Clinton +33,633 +18.0%

Vermont 03/04 91,901 59.3% 59,806 38.6% Obama +32,095 +20.7%

Democrats Abroad 02/21 15,214 65.8% 7,501 32.5% Obama +7,713 +33.3%

Wisconsin 02/19 646,851 58.1% 453,954 40.8% Obama +192,897 +17.3%

Hawaii 02/19 28,347 76.1% 8,835 23.7% Obama +19,512 +52.4%

Virginia 02/12 627,820 63.7% 349,766 35.5% Obama +278,054 +28.2%

Maryland 02/12 532,665 60.7% 314,211 35.8% Obama +218,454 +24.9%

District of Columbia 02/12 93,386 75.3% 29,470 23.8% Obama +63,916 +51.5%

Louisiana 02/09 220,632 57.4% 136,925 35.6% Obama +83,707 +21.8%

Nebraska 02/09 26,126 67.7% 12,445 32.3% Obama +13,681 +35.4%

Virgin Islands 02/09 1,772 89.9% 149 7.6% Obama +1,623 +82.3%

California 02/05 2,126,600 43.0% 2,553,784 51.6% Clinton +427,184 +8.6%

New York 02/05 751,019 40.3% 1,068,496 57.4% Clinton +317,477 +17.1%

Illinois 02/05 1,318,234 64.7% 667,930 32.8% Obama +650,304 +31.9%

New Jersey 02/05 487,046 44.0% 597,329 53.9% Clinton +110,283 +9.9%

Massachusetts 02/05 511,887 41.1% 704,591 56.6% Clinton +192,704 +15.5%

Georgia 02/05 704,247 66.4% 330,026 31.1% Obama +374,221 +35.3%

Minnesota 02/05 142,109 66.4% 68,994 32.2% Obama +73,115 +34.2%

Missouri 02/05 405,637 49.3% 394,400 47.9% Obama +11,237 +1.4%

Tennessee 02/05 251,692 40.4% 335,745 53.9% Clinton +84,053 +13.5%

Colorado 02/05 80,113 66.5% 38,839 32.3% Obama +41,274 +34.2%

Arizona 02/05 193,126 42.4% 229,501 50.4% Clinton +36,375 +8.0%

Alabama 02/05 300,143 56.0% 222,897 41.6% Obama +77,246 +14.4%

Connecticut 02/05 179,720 50.6% 165,406 46.6% Obama +14,314 +4.0%

Arkansas 02/05 82,476 26.3% 220,136 70.1% Clinton +137,660 +43.8%

Oklahoma 02/05 130,130 31.2% 228,480 54.8% Clinton +98,350 +23.6%

Kansas 02/05 27,172 74.0% 9,462 25.8% Obama +17,710 +48.2%

New Mexico 02/05 71,396 48.0% 73,105 49.1% Clinton +1,709 +1.1%

Utah 02/05 70,414 56.6% 48,766 39.2% Obama +21,648 +17.4%

Delaware 02/05 50,467 53.2% 39,984 42.1% Obama +10,483 +11.1%

North Dakota 02/05 11,625 61.1% 6,948 36.5% Obama +4,677 +24.6%

Idaho 02/05 16,880 79.5% 3,655 17.2% Obama +13,225 +62.3%

Alaska 02/05 6,674 75.2% 2,194 24.7% Obama +4,480 +50.5%

American Samoa 02/05 121 42.5% 163 57.2% Clinton +42 +14.7%

Florida 01/29 576,214 32.9% 870,986 49.8% Clinton +294,772 +16.9%

South Carolina 01/26 294,898 55.4% 140,990 26.5% Obama +153,908 +28.9%

Michigan* 01/15 - 328,309 55.2% Clinton +328,309 +55.2%

New Hampshire 01/08 104,815 36.8% 112,404 39.4% Clinton +7,589 +2.6%



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Instead of disassociating himself and family entirely from this church Obama haas said in an interview on CNN, that he has decided to stay because there is a new minister. Frankly, after listening to the newly appointed young minister speak about his views about Mr. Wright's sermons and the excuses he made for him, convinces me that he will be no different. This new preacher most likely has been an apprentice of Mr. Wright all his youth. How could Obama allow his girls to listen every Sunday to such hate especially in their formative years? I take my children to religious services every week, and I am black, my congregation is 99% black. My minister and visiting ministers all promote the teachings of Jesus. "love one another, " God is not partial." , " Love your enemies and do good to those that hate you." I am person of the late 50's, and have experienced segregation, busing, overt racism, but I have not allowed these things to consume my life. If my church had a preacher like Mr. Wright, I would resign immediately. Twenty years is too long. Mr/ Wright is no Martin Luther King for sure.

Obama's long time friend and spiritual advisor slandered Hillary and the USA and Obama said he should not be held accountable for what other people say. And yet when comments are made by Hillary's associates, Hillary is called racist and she IS expected to be accountable for other's comments. I don't see a race card being played here. I see that old gender card of double standards being played. I was there in the 60's and we all wanted civil rights: blacks, women, gays and the handicapped. Martin Luther King was a very strong advocate and unifying force for equal rights and he knew how to unify the masses much like Obama today. But let's face it; it was the politicians, led by LBJ, that passed the laws that guaranteed those equal rights. In this, the Clintons are totally correct. No amount of marching and demonstrating (and hoping) changes the law. As one of those demonstrators, I understood that what I was doing was only focusing attention on the need for a change. If the media had not thought our marches and demonstrations news worthy, who knows where we would be today. After the civil rights movement of the 60's broke into separate factions, African Americans lost a great leader when King was assinated, but they were able to continue in strength because they had the laws of Congress as their stepping stones and the black movement has stayed strong. On the other hand, the women's movement, despite all the progress that was made in the 60's, virtually disappeared in the 70's and does not enjoy the same unifying force today as the Blacks. We seem to have lost our collective herstory with each passing generation. Perhaps because our herstory does not ressonate with the same horror as our black American citizens our perhaps because this generation of women has been brainwashed into not being able to recognize when they (or their sisters) are being treated unfairly. American women of all colors, ages, religious beliefs and sexual orientation should not only be irrate when they recognize double standards, but they should stand up and shout,"No more! We will not tolarate double standards being cloaked in the disquise of racism." This election is not about the color of one' skin. It is about a level playing field. I say it is time to throw out the race card along with the double standards. This election is about who can get 'er done. Our country is in the worst mess ever. I watch the news at night and it resembles the Depression era and Viet Nam all rolled into one unfathomable disaster. The American citizens can't afford to make another mistake. Those that are running for the highest office in the land need to spend their campaigning time telling us how they are going to fix this mess. Shame on you Obama for trying to fool the American public with card tricks and talking down to Hillary. Loose the smoke screen of hope and tell us what your plan for fixing this country or step aside for a woman with a plan.

Obama chose his church and pastor. Not only is the pastor anti-American, but the whole congregation applauds at the anti-American hate rhetoric.
After two decades of sermons, Obama knows exactly what his pastor and church are all about. How could any good American sit there and tolerate those sermons?
I seriously question Obama’s judgment!
Is Obama really the best American Patriot to sit in the seat of FDR, Kennedy and Lincoln?

what did the pastor say that was racist? He is just describing reality. Most white people don't and will never understand the struggles of african amercians. And now the new thing going around america today is being "color blind". Let"s just forget slavery and systematic racism like it never happened. I'm not racist but people need to wake up. Think outside the box and just look around and then ask yourself why things are the way they are. And why is Obama now distancing himself from this guy? Oops!!! I know why. Dont upset the people that fund your campaign Obama. Which happen to be rich white people. And they dont want to smell any black power.

1. I too have attended Trinity United Church of Christ for 20+ years. Reverend Wright is not a racist, but he is a realist. This church sits in a tough part of Chicago. The neighborhood is a mixture of Black middle-class and Black poor citizens who face the hidden and overt effects of societal race problems daily. The lack of jobs, adequate housing, infestation with drugs and vulnerability to crime taint the lives of these Americans in a way that the majority of the country can not relate to actually. So the messages of those who minister to this group of people are sometimes raw and painful to hear.
America did have slavery for 400 years. No apology for that so far although those interred in concentration camps during WWII received an apology. Holocaust victims rightly received an apology from our country and its business institutions,. Was slavery just? Did it differ from the genocide that claimed the lives of 6,000,000 people? Were the lives of the 30,000,000 people who died during the middle passage the cost for doing business or a tragedy as well?
America, in all her greatness, with all her potential, needs to accept that we, as a nation are not perfect. We must acknowledge that we as a people have made mistakes.
I believe in God. I have a strong abiding faith that was grounded by practicing that faith and participating in the ministries at Trinity United Church of Christ. Ministries that allow me to practice the values Christ taught - faith, hope and charity - in the face of abject despair and social injustice. As a Christian, I realize that the greatest of Christ's values is charity.
It is with that spirit and belief that our members embrace the community in which we serve and doggedly fight to address those ills society will not or can not.
Isn't the purpose of every congregation to spread the good news about Christ and his message? What better way to do that than through acts of charity and love.
We, as Americans, must realize that in order for us to move forward, we must unite and do what is right for our nation and our world. While we haven't always acted wisely, most times, the mistakes were made by those in power and not by the masses of the citizenry. It is my faith in the goodness and decency of the American people that allows me to hear the truth and fight for what is right and decent.
If you believe we can make a difference one person at a time, don't waste time listening to excerpts of a sermon that the media (Fox News) put out to inflame your sensibilities, get to work in your own community building it block by block, into the nation you know we can and should become -one nation under God, with justice and liberty for all. Just Words?

Enough is enough. Separation of church and state. Religion, spiritual leaders and church involvement in our political structure. End it now. Huckabee and his views from the pulpit on abortion and anti-gay rhetoric. Now the Rev. Wright and his bigoted hate speech. I am convinced that this so called "Uncle" has influenced the man over 20 years. Obama can't place his hand on his heart for the pledge, and his wife is just now proud to be an American. Let us all finally put the pieces of the Obama puzzle together, what this man and his family are truly about. They have their own self-serving agenda that does not involve the entire USA. At least when Hillary speaks, whether you like it or not, you know it's the facts. If Obama wins the nomination, I feel that if I vote for him in the election in November, I am condoning hate. If I stood in a public square speaking this hate and bigotry I would be put on trial for hate crimes. This kind of talk from Reverend “Uncle” is no different then hanging a noose from the schoolyard tree.

These revelations about Barak Obama's pastor come so close in time to the revelations about Eliot Spitzer that it is impossible not to compare the circumstances. Eliot Spitzer set himself up as a moral authority and, therefore, his moral downfall is even more dramatic than it might have been otherwise. Likewise, Barak Obama set himself up as the master of good judgment and has , therefore, even more to answer for in his complete lack of judgment about his pastor of long standing and beloved friend. (on whom he can so easily turn his back when the chips are down, by the way.) One additional point about Obama's judgment. The Chicago Tribune has quoted Obama - in respect to taking large sums of money from the indicted Rezko- as saying, "My instinct was to believe him." Good judgment? I hardly think so. I never trusted Barak Obama or his wife, Michelle, from the getgo. I wasn't exactly sure why. But they give me more reason all the time. Wait till McCain gets a hold of Obama with all this baggage he carries. I want the Democrats to win. Hillary can do that for me!

Okay, all of you switching opinions about Barack tell me how much influence does Jeriamah Wright, the KKK, Pat Roberts, Ferraro and other bigoted actions influence you. Do you hear separatism in these rants. Are you aware of skin color and the position it disfavors people of color, no matter how liberal and educated you are.
Paint your skins darker for while; maybe then you will feel this old man’s pain and his reason for a diatribe.
Do you alienate your family members for their racist attitudes? We all have some wacky family members. Maybe you disagree with your family members, but I’ bet you still see the good in them. This seems to be what Barack is doing. His loving, single mom is white. No person in their right mind negates their mother.
He has said those statements do not reflect his values and that they make him uncomfortable. Well, I guess so his mother is WHITE.
Today is Palm Sunday; not Good Friday. Don’t crucify Obama; keep him on the donkey. We need an Obama to ride that donkey to the Whitehouse. The evil forces are abundant. Whether it’s a minister, his opponent, the republicans or anything else xenophobic, No matter how it manifests, especially now that it is shown he is not Muslim) they’ll keep trying. Obama will resurrect above the fray. Remember in America one is innocent until proven guilty. Don’t use guilt by association; otherwise you maybe remove yourself from some very important people we need to unite. Pennsylvania Ave is our objec

Reverend Wright has done so much good in the south side of chicago in spreading the Christian gospel of justice and inclusivety for all god's children regardless of race, color or social ecomonical status. The media is only showing and telling snippets from his sermons. Anyone who has heard Reverend Wright preach knows that his personality and love of the gospel makes his loud and wonderful voice of reality as to what is really going on in america. The Gospel that is being preach in Chicago is certainly rattling the boat of those on the left who .....

This is who the UCC is. We have rattled the establishment through history and have survived. One example - Samuel Adams voice cried out - in the old south meeting house in boston (UCC) over the tea tax. It is was not for the ucc members then who stood them we would all be speaking the queen's english here.

I am quite insulted for all Americans. How can he say he doesnt agree. Does he think this country is full of ignorant racists such as many of his and the pastors supporters. Give me a break. I am so sick of hearing how blacks were brought to this country for rich whites to use. You know my ancestors were indentured slaves. They came to this country to free themselves. A little bit different scenario however I havent made it my goal to hate those that enslaved them. None of my ancestors once in this country were slave owners. I am sick of it. Cry me a river.
Quite blaming the world on all of your failures and take responsibilty for your self. That is what Martin Luther would want. How degrading to the black race to keep crying over this. I agree with the gentleman who said to start taxing this hate monger. He is disgusting and there is no way on Gods green earth I would ever let my child or my grandchild be exposed to his ignorance. The truth always comes out in the end. God bless America.

Has anyone asked Oprah Winfrey for her opinion of her handpicked candidate for president of these United States? It must seem like throwing her money into the wind that blows nobody any good. She could have looked into his life a little better than she has. If Hillary isn't elected, I am leaving the planet and that shouldn't be hard since I am 81 years old.

I dont understand in the usa, why their is so mUCH BIGOTRY??
I dont understand why Obama believes in abortion up to 9 months of pregnecy.
Why

Obama speaks out of both sides of his mouth - you can watch an ABC video of him saying that his pastor's comments aren't controversial and then today he says yes, they are. What - did he just realize that Wrights views are racist and full of hate? Sounds like he is just covering his tracks and will say anything to keep people believing in him and his rhetoric. And for those who do continue to rationalize his association with Rev. Wright - how will they feel if Obama does become president and looks to him for advice? How will they feel if Rev. Wright asks his hero Louise Farrakhan, a known hater of Jews and anti-Israel, about what to advise Obama with regards to the Middle East? I'll vote for Hillary. She may not be perfect but she doesn't associate with people who hate.

Moss as the new pastor was welcomed into the fold as one who would continue the line that Wright had been preaching. The Obama family will find a continuation of the ideas they suffered for twenty years and now find distastful. They confuse me as "elitest" black members of a black community which is at war with "elitist" rich white men and HILLARY CLINTON.