I've been listening to the comments about Reverend Wright's sermons on CNN and thought many of them justified. Today I've been listening to the Reverend's speech at NAACP and think that many of his comments have been taken out of the context of the African church and out of the context of American society. I can't imagine any self-respecting black politician in Chicago not attending his church and I'm sure a quick poll would confirm that. Only a racist could hear him speak and not see the humor and respect for the diversity of America. Let's take a big breath and try to be bigger people than we seem to be at this moment in time.

This is a first for me. I just changed the channel as I find
Rev Wright to be highly offensive.

any thoughts I had of voting for Senator Obama are over.

The egomaniac who is now speaking has just ruined any chance of Obama being nominated. Obama needs to get out now, and maybe hold onto a shred of dogmnity. We could see more racial problems than we saw in the 60's. God help us.

Loved the speech man!!!

I can see how obama adapter his generalizations and boy does pastor wright have sweeping generalizations of white america and black america

Very educational, informative, and impressive overall. It's important for America to hear that different doesn't mean difficient; just different. I believe if more White Americans were accepting of this truth, Mr. Obama would have wrapped up the Democratic nomination long ago. This is, however, not to say that Rev. Wright was alluding to Mr. Obama when he made this statement.

This guy is scary. I listened to him live via cnn.com and all he kept talking about was change and how he could see change coming. He said he can feel a transformation coming while talking about race. NOW we know what Obama means by change. Let's hope the superdelegates pick Clinton!!

Fox and CNN among others have cast Rev Wright as a divider and as an unpatriotic preacher. Instead he came across as an intellectual who has struggled to explain differences among people and the historical circumstances that have defined our society.

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I was very surprised at Wright's speech, particularly arguing that black children learn differently from Europeans. What a jaw dropper. And the other stereotypes about music and cadence was baffling. I don't think it gave a good impression on whatever it was the NAACP was trying to accomplish, which was not clear.

CNN, I do not understand the fascination in following this man around and reporting every word that comes out of his mouth. It is as though you are waiting for him to make a slip that embarrasses Senator Obama's campaign and one you can capitalize on by playing over and over again as you did with his previous comments. Why don't you give it a rest and stop trying to add fuel to the fire. Rick Sanchez was very bias in his previous reporting of Jeremiah Wright's controversial words and tonight, his response and body language spoke volumes on how he felt about the address Reverend Wright just gave. Why don't you work on getting unbias commentators that report the news and let the people watching decide for themselves what their opinion is. Rick Sanchez, Gloria Borger and Lou Dobbs all have issues, to me, in reporting news fairly and openly. Any of these three can feel free to contact me and discuss MY OPINION further. Thank you.

I just watched Rev. Wright speak at the NAACP dinner. I thought he bordered on the loony side. How Obama or anyone for that matter sit through twenty years of his sermons is more than I imagine.

Congrats on broadcasting Rev.Wright's stirring and inspiring speech! Kudos on an excellent decision!! This is SO much more educational than seeing a 15-30 second loop over and over. Thank you.

Just what I needed to see.... this nut on tv again. I am a Black woman who found most of his remarks disgusting and certainly not true of me. Why is he on tv? It's to be a distraction FROM all that is wrong with Obama. Pay attention my people. You are being BAMBOOZLED!

It was a great speech, but I'm still left with the question–why are we listening and worrying about Obama's pastor...can we PLEASE PLEASE get to issues....

After hearing this, I say "Go McCain"

I was originally disturbed by what Wright had to say when I saw those clips. After watching the speech, I realized that there are parts of it that anyone can pick out and distort it to make it seem as if it's hate speech .More notably when he talks about the different worship styles of White and Black American's. My new motto is going to be "Different is not Deficient."

Please. Rev Wright has never harmed anyone. Just speaking his feelings about the bad side of America. Actions speaks louder than words, and what America is doing overseas is a more serious problem.

I cannot believe that anyone an call this informative and educactional. He has just finished a diatribe segregating blacks from whites. They learn differently, they think differently, and classical music sucks. Had anyone made the comment that he made about the Irish about a Black American, riots would have started. He is racist, egotistical, and I am extremely shocked that the NAACP consider him the paragon of the typical African American.

It's so interesting that so many are offended by this and other of Rev. Wright's speeches. How many of you realize that recognized clergy of many faiths support this man - even the pastor of Hillary Clinton has spoken very highly of Rev. Wright. Get over it folks - this man is admired and revered by many of your reverends!

Rev. Wright is a good speaker and he's not attempting to preach hate. He however, is extremely out of touch with reality in America, and he needs to speak about what whites and blacks have in common, not about how different they are. Black people learning differently is not science, it's culture and this sort of rhetoric does nothing to solve problems facing blacks today.

Thanks for showing Rev. Wright on CNN – I am not a Christian, but I really admired his speech. I am sick and tired of the soundbytes shown on national Tv – this was the true representation of a Christian scholar, who called for unity instead of divisiveness. Thank you Rich Sanchez.

After watching the PBS interview and the NAACP speech I'm convinced that the future of this country hinges on whether our corporate media manages to convey a faithful portrait of Rev. Wright to the wider public or gets us all trapped in a soundbite echo chamber. Roland and Anderson, your frustrated and voiceless audience are counting on you. Please keep up the good work!

Thank you for showing him speak for himself.

The true message is that being different should be valued...

I wish I had a chance to hear more of his perspective... I also reserve the right to disagree with what I don't agree with.. But there doesn't seem to be too much so far.

I am just wondering when these people will join others who call themselves Americans.

For Eric in PA .....The theme of the conference was "A Change is going to Come"

Rev Wright is a very accomplished man. 2 masters, a doctorate, an egyptologist, a lingusit, a pastor, an author and military Veteran. He has received many prestigious awards from institutions in and out of his fields.
His style is flamboyant and outspoken. By seeing the speech in it's entirity we can make up our own minds.
Thank you CNN for raising the bar on televised journalism. An apology is due to the pastor, the people, and Barak Obama .

Speak truth to power...but
America has a hard heart
she will not understand truth
she has given herself over to racism

Just watched Wright's speech and thought it was fantastic. I can see why anyone lacking critical thought and objectivity would not "get it" or perhaps even be fearful. His was a speech mixing intellect, humor, religion and theater. I have never heard anyone dissect the differences between races by using musical time signatures. It was brilliant, funny and, most importantly, very inclusive of all races.

If you are one of those who don't understand the "change" he spoke of or merely wrote him off as a "racist" then you're quite likely one of the brainwashed, undereducated for whom the lies of the Clintons, George Bush and Karl Rove make complete sense.

Both Obama and Rev. Wright rightly see America through complex, multi-layered lens that only the thoughtful would understand and appreciate. It's unfortunate that America's racist past and dumbed down modern politrix have made it impossible for some of you to get it. This "enlightenment" is the change that is being spoken of.

The world itself has changed (ie China, India, EU). It is time for America to step up and embrace change or go the way of previous empires like Rome and the UK.

30 second sound bites, or an entire speech...this guy is mean-spirited & scary. He is setting race relations back 40 years & not doing his candidate, Obama, any good by keeping his big ego in the spotlight.

Wright's character has been assassinated by a negligent media; I hope you start to seek truth over a quick and easy sale, at the expense of this man's life. "Bill Moyer's Journal" on PBS this week goes into his life history and it is extremely insightful. It provides a necessary context that has been missing. This man is both kind and challenging; direct and inspirational; intelligent and truthful.

The tail (politics) is wagging the dog (cnn). Very disappointing. Why couldn't a good reporter summarize the speech? I don't understand why CNN devoted air time to this?

After reading the other posts concerning Dr. Wright's speech I can see that we all have a lot of work to do in order to learn to respect differences in our fellow citizens. We are a country of different regions, different states, different religions, different races, different politivcal views, and different ideas- it is our greatest strength. Celebrate being an American!

As an older white woman who is unfamiliar with the traditions of the African American church I felt that I learned a lot from Dr. Wright's speech. He is a brilliant man and I welcome his perspective and underlying message that being different is not being deficient.

Reverand Wright is inspiring. I would have loved to be at his church, and I'm a white Floridian. I can totally understand why Obama was there for twenty years.

Hopefully this speech will take the wind out of the sails of those who constanty reduce a great man to small soundbites.

I am so happy CNN decided to air the entire speech as well as the introduction. We deserve more than soundbites as viewers. I am glad CNN understands what we viewers expect from them. Great job CNN!!!

People act like his sermons are all about race, and politics. He is a pastor, he talks about GOD 97% of the time, and the sermons I have heard that pertain to GOD are beautiful sermons.

Don't make a caricature of the man based on your preconceived ideas about him. Listen to Martin Luther King speeches that aren't "I have a dream" and you will see some HARSH views of the country.

This man has nothing to do with Obama, he went to his church, followed his message of GOD, whatever opinions Wright has aren't related to Obama.

People are afraid of change because they are racists who think change means taking something away from us white people.

Makes me sick.

CNN and the Clinton's should be ashame of them selves for their attach of Rev Wright. The Clinton's should now remove themselves for this election.

Rev Wright gave one of the best speeches I have ever heard. He is a man of integrity and I thank God for him. If only the rest of the country would stop judging him and see him for what he is, a man who loves God who is full of wisdom and grace. Perhaps some people will now open their ears and listen to his message of hope. I can now see why Obama chose him as his pastor. If you do not listen to his entire speech you are missing something special.

I am sick of your lack of professionalism. Your constant all day commerical for Barack Obama. He reverend wright is an atrocious person! You can't clean him up by playing his comments. Where is your balance in reporting. Now you're making the news up as you go along. Your black reporters cannot report on this person. When he makes yet another mistake, they rush to clean it up and restate it. Enough!! I could have watched FOX.

The news coverage of the total Rev. Wright is:

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!

There is nothing like a complete picture to allow one to form an informed opinion. Thank you for doing that for America.

Unbeliveable speech. I was stunned at the intensity and message of this man. Thank you for airing it again... I tuned in late and missed part of it the first time up.

Change is gonna come!

Interesting speech and broadcasting it was important. However, I do believe he is doing Senator Obama more harm than good, at least with middle American voters. He also is a bit over the top with his racial stereotyping of blacks and whites, but admittedly did it in an almost inoffensive way. I couldn't sit through an hour or two of his yelling on Sunday mornings–too little biblical theology and too much political diatribe.

To the person who said that "any chances of her voting for Mr. Obama are now over" had NO INTENTION OF VOTING FOR HIM AT ALL, ANYWAY! Stop trying to "posture"; it won't work – we have seen you(and your kind) before and we know you and what you are about.: hatred and stupidity. Too bad you didn't listen to Rev. Wright's message, you might have learned something!

How hypocritical. CNN schmoozes over this guy and the reporters complain how he was taken out of context. I've listened to enough of this guy to know a racist who toned down his rhetoric. Where were the apologists when Trent Lott was a victim of the soundbite? If you defend Wright and called for Lott's head, that makes you quite hypocritical.

Kudos to CNN........ Now I can't believe that some of you are still trying to judge Obama by this man.........Get over it...You have been proved wrong and you are to ignorant to admit it..........Anyone still bashing Rev. Wright is simply a racist and you refuse to accept the truth about yourself and you would not have voted for Obama anyway..........Rev Wright is just your excuse at this point.......................

Kudos to CNN for running the entire speech and allowing viewers the choice to form their own opinion. This was a message about diversity and not politics.

We have talked about talking about race for years, Now it is happning
out of the control of the media. Thank you CNN for showing the full speach. What man was useing for bad God is turning around for good!!

What a marvelously brilliant speech! I've never heard him speak before beyond the soundbites and I was just blown away by his eloquence and wit. Wow!

Great speech. Thank you CNN for covering it.

Rev. Wright is brilliant! Intelligent! I see him in a completely different light now unlike those brief snippets that ran in rotation on the media outlets. I am so sorry I misjudged him.

So glad CNN broadcast his speech in its entirety. Kudos CNN!!!

The people who are criticizing Rev. Wright were probably not going to vote for Senator Obama in the first place. Having grown up with a boring rabbi, I would have loved to have had just one stirring sermon. Rev. Wright is a lot of fun!

Somewhere the spin doctors are meeting; and they'll be needed. YIKES

What a joke! Listening to Roland and Soladad pleading Rev Wright's case is ridiculous. Roland in a dress is even more special. CNN has lost it..I am not sure how much money the Obama campaign is giving them.

Rev Wright need to give it up and go disappear for Obama. Talk about EGO. WOW

Thank you so much, CNN, for running this speech the first time and a second time. It's well worth seeing at least once and more than once. Wow! Such power in words and truth! Glory to God!

Thank you for taking the time to show us his full speech. He is a very insightful man of God. This is the time for all of us to learn from eachother. We are all created in Gods image.

The slogan for 2008 should be Different is not Deficient!

It seems to me that Rev. Wright showed the world who he really is – a dynamic, intellegent pastor who tells the truth. It saddens me that many White Americans will not get, will not want to get, or just doesn't understand what he is trying to say. Like Rev. Wright said, "We're not difficient, we're different."

I say to some White Americans, "You don't want to get it, you don't want to understand the struggle of non-White Americans, and you (may) believe that ignorance is bliss... but my my, a CHANGE is coming!"

I am so proud of CNN for airing this speech. This demonstrates CNN's resolve to provide fair and non-discriminatory reporting. This was the first time I have been able to see a balanced presentation of Rev. Wright which now enables me to have a balanced opinion of him. I applaud your network and will now continue to be a supportive viewer. I was just about to stop watching all cable news because of what I perceived to be targeted biased journalism. You have just changed my opinion. THANK YOU!
Jewel from Pennsylvania

I just spent the last 1/2 hour listening to Rev. Wright's "stirring and inspiring" speech–if you would call it that. The man is scary and potential political suicide for any candidate. I realize he is a learned man, with his degrees and the languages he speaks....but poking fun at the some of the past leaders we have had was classless and very bigoted. Just goes to show you can't teach a man anything!

I think the media owes this man an apology for what was done to him. The media would rather report on what "sells" rather then reporting the truth no matter who is getting hurt. This speech given by Wright today was so impressive and well thought out. It shows us once again what America is all about, we are all different and that it is ok to be different.

For what earthly reason is CNN wasting all of this time, giving coverage to this racist hate mongering hypocrite ? Rehab perhaps? I think it's a little too late. The cat is out of the bag and this guy is worse than a cancer.

I am so inspired by what i have seen on CNN a few moments ago... the words of Jeremiah Wright. It is a speech that everyone can benefit from whatever your race, religion or creed. I have never heard anything this inspirational in my entire life on TV. I have only been here in the US for a week and it is only now that i fully understand why Obama would be inspired by a man like this. Wow...thumps up for CNN for covering this in its entirety. Go Sanchez, it is going be a long night!!!

I heard his speech and felt he is a total racist. I hope people can see through all this trash. We need people to take to responsibility for their actions ,not excuses because we are different. We know we are different. That is why I won't vote for Obama.

WOW! What a powerful commentary by an extremely well read, well educated individual. Not only did he back his comments by documented studies from top education and linguistic research/professors, historical data relating to the white and black race, he backed his comments by those of the Bible. Why is it that so many people are threatened by an extraordinary person of color? He is truly a powerful orator who is consice and articulate in his delivery of message.

I just completed a graduate course where many of the points Rev. Dr. Wright made were the common theme in two of the course textbooks. It is a fact that everything has been measured by the Euro-American standard and anything that is different from that measurement is considered abnormal or deficient. Previous commentors that have referred to Dr. Wright as a "looney," or "crazy," you need to pick up a book and read about the foundations of culture and diversity as it relates to the formation of this country. Information that is still relevant today.

Thank you Dr. Wright for clarifying that different is not deficient, just simply different. Let's learn to embrace, celebrate, enjoy, and learn from the diversity of this great country. Thank you CNN for your decision to bring this broadcast live to your viewers.

Great speech!! Very educational. I would attend his sermons more than 20 years. !! (I am white with jewish origins),He speaks about respect to each other, about developing mutual understanding . I believe in these concepts.
I hope that many people with different backgrounds and religious belifs were willing to listen and reflect. Let's hope that superdelegates will pick Obama!!

If you listened to Rev. Wright with an opinion firmly planted in your mind that the man is raciest and a loon, than you probably heard exactly what you already knew. Your opinion has been firmly planted, and you will have listened with ears tainted by endless loops of media and talk-show hosts telling you what you want to hear.

However, if you approached this event with an honest, well-thought bent of mind, you would have heard a man who is firmly grounded in the love of Christ, and with a very realistic view of the our great nation's diversity, and the challenges we all face.

Perhaps it is painful to examine our own hearts, and our own motives. That's a hard thing to do for anyone. Yet, hopefully Americans can rise above our own fixations, and see that Wright is not a demon.

Can we move beyond a house divided against itself, and learn to honor and respect views and opinions that do not fit with our own?

Thank you for reporting the complete speech of The Rev.Jeremiah Wright instead of those completely unfair soundbites we have seen thus far.
You Have done right and corrected a wrong with regard to your previous partial reporting.
I commend you for it!
As I am just a white Canadian so I have no say in your election, but have been very excited about the prospect of political change in the USA and by extension in the world, particularly if Obama would get the final nod.
Please keep reporting fairly, as we all know we should.
Thank you again!
Chuck

WHO CARES!!!!!!

Maybe some American's are afraid to hear the truth. People are more open to talk about the difference in races and how the world is changing. This change may be new but it is wat's needed. Those that turn the channel may be afraid to hear the truth & that the world is changing. For those that attend black churches, he is not crazy & looney. As Rev Wright said, " all people do not learn in the same way." this is the black churches way to communicate to their people. Go to a black church one Sunday & open your mind to other cultures. Everyone has their own way of getting their point across and this is Rev. Wrights.

OK, we now know that Rev Wright is not a hater and anti-American. But what he preached is not that helpful–in a Euro-American society, the majority of black people ARE deficient; that is, they can't survive well in the environment, just as I would be completely deficient if I tried to live in sub-Saharan Africa. If you're going to live and thrive here, regardless of color, you need to study and become literate and stay out of jail and raise your children without violence. It's all about social skills, not race.

What a wonderful speech by the Reverend Wright. at the NAACP. I am impressed by his education and entertainment. He is a very smart person. Maybe this will put to rest about the Black church and Barack Obama. I am voting for Barack for sure.

Thank you for posting the speech in its entirety. I don't know if I was more moved by the introduction or by the speech - both were highly valuable to balance out the "snipet" approach. The white isolation from the black church is exactly the problem that most of the negative response to Wright has come from. From earlier comments I can see that exposure doesn't bring affection - but at least it allows for a fairer tone (even if much response remains racist).

GREAT Speech . If we heard the whole speech which was played on you tube this wouldn't have been such a big deal.

Rev. Wright's histronics and theatrical stage presence eclipses any substantive message he may want to imprint. I also find it ironic that he did not speak to the killings in his own back yard this past week whose victims and victimizers are mostly Black. While he builds his multimillion mansion, how many Blacks live in poverty and dispair?

I have more respect for someone like Bill Cosby who imparts a social message and seems genuinely bothered by the violence perpetrated by Blacks and the high drop out rates. Someone who doesn't need a pulpit to aggrandize himself.

Obama and Wright have more of a stage presence then an advocacy message.

I am appalled that CNN is going to make such a stir over this man's speech. I listened to the entire thing and could hear the hate all through it. If this is the man Obama has considered his "spiritual advisor" for the last 20 years...that is SCARY! And if Americans do not read between the lines, they may just get a change,,,,and one they were not counting on!

This white woman from a small southern town–was moved to tears.
Now, I'm sure the pundits will be busy telling us what it was we thought we heard, but thanks to CNN for letting us hear the real thing.

Listening to Wright, I'd see why Obama "sat there for 20 years". I will sit "there" for the next 20 years, if he were here in Rochester, N.Y.

I'm impressed with this CNN broadcast. But it has not taken Rev. Wright to convience me a change is coming. How will BO make a change? Will he and Dean change the face of congress by making red states purple and electing new people in the Congress? Folks a liberal change like no one has ever seen is on the way if were not careful with our vote, and let this campaine go on so that we can learn more about BO. The congressmen that are supporting BO should take another look at this young man. I sure would like to see his Pass Port.

As a lifelong Catholic, I am very surprised at the justification by your correspondents for Rev. Wright's outrageous behavior.

Making jokes this weekend about a black woman in the white house 'legally' for the first time....come on.

Most of America, and I imagine Sen. Obama, is cringing.

Thank you for airing Rev. Wright's entire speech. It was abundantly clear that he was not the man he was made out to be by others. It was a fantastic speech and I was highly energized by his enthusiasm and hope for our future as a united people.

CNN, with your decision to broadcast much of Rev. Wright's speech tonight live on air, you've finally distanced yourself from Inside Edition, TMZ, Extra, The Insider, ET, etc. that you've been becoming harder and harder to distinguish yourself from as of late.

A very inspiring speech from Rev. Wright and a inside look at the Christian experience for many African Americans in this country. As a American Indian, I found the speech full of hope and truths that we've long felt and known to be true. However, in this racialized American society, overdue for true reconcilliation, it will scare the crap out of most Americans not descendants of the historically victimized and oppressed.

As a society less than a generation removed from state sponsored segregation, forced integration, forced assimilation, etc. there are are hard truths out there that most people would rather not hear. Truth hurts and it is easy for most to turn away and put their heads in the sand, or lash out and decry the supposed offender and call for sanctioning or banishment.

In the era of modern day politics, these truths often are twisted for the benefit of the fear mongering, status quo that government has become. While Rev. Wright's speech will resonate with those who truly understand it, the upcoming reactions will speak to the sorry state of race relations in this country when it's contents will inevitably be turned into political fodder while others will have their knee jerk reactions to it and move to condemn.

Once again, congratulations to CNN for finally getting their objectivity and journalistic instincts back by airing his speech live.

One man's desire for his 15 minutes of fame, what a shame ... congratulations hillary !

Kudos to Rev. Wright

SOMETIMES WE FORGET THAT AFRICAN-AMERICANS PREDATE BLUE-COLLAR WORKERS. THEY WERE THE FIRST LABORERS, WORKING IN THE FIELDS, HARVESTING COTTON, AND OTHER PRODUCE AND PRODUCTS FOR THEIR MASTERS. AKA CORPORATIONS AND THEIR LABORERS. SO WHY NOT HEAR THEIR VOICE? WHY NOT PAY ATTENTION TO IT? WHY BE SO READY TO DISMISS, DERIDE, DENIGRATE, DISMISS? SUPPOSEDLY WE'RE A MELTING POT. LET'S SHOW IT BY LISTENING AND LEARNING, WHETHER IT BE JEREMIAH WRIGHT, WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY HONORABLY OR ANY OTHER DESCENDANT OF EARLY AMERICA.

Great Speech, congarats Rev. Wright you did great!!!

No matter what anyone says at this point, it is revisionist with respect to the Rev. Wright's sermons and the parts of those sermons that have been publicized to date. There is no doubt that there is much that is wrong with this world, but those who profess to Christian beliefs and don't also have a strong political agenda don't speak in the phrases and tone used by Rev. Wright. As worthwhile as some of his message and actions are, there is much in what he preaches that promotes division.

Looking at some of these comments, this is why this country will remain the same. Instead of listening to the words some was listening to how they were delivered. Instead of trying to understand a culture its being described as loony. He is a animated african american pastor which they all are at some point and those were some of the differences he was trying to point out. This is a man who served this country for 6 years as a marine. He didn't go on leave and not return like your current president. If you had listened to the words of the speech it was about a change where all religions, cultures, races would get to know each instead of passing judgement because one culture or race is different. For those of you saying your not going to vote for Obama because of this man, you were probably never going to vote for him anyway. More than likely your reasoning for not voting for him is something different from what you are willing to say on this blog.

I did not find Dr. Wright or Dr. Anthony to be humble or godly in any form that is taught in the “Holy Bible”.

Any one that slams Rev. Wright, must see being different as being deficient.

Here is a man that served his country, was educated and ministered to the poor.

I am from the United Church of Christ and as a White, I would be so very proud to have attended his Church.

This guy is scary because he asks us to look with in and realize that being black is not dificient, rather different.

He is not loony rather he shows humor and insight. Yes this is scary because he asks us to look within and understand difference is not bad.

He sees a change and thank God that the change will be us seeing that we are all part of GOD's kingdom and it isn't just a White perspective, a Black perspective, but GOD's perspective.

And I am not some wild eyed liberal or some uneducated person. I am a rather conservative economist and I was inspired.

Oh and we should be scared of him because he believe that we as a human race can change for the better. Now that is a horrible thing .... Isn't it????

Billary's followers will hate him because he is educated, speaks 5 languages, and oh my served this country.

I am sick of people that think being educated and speaking with eloquence as being eletist.

Good, the more people that hear this hate-mongering lunatic speak the better.

The more people that hear this anti-Semite imply that Obama is just saying what Obama needs to say to get elected the better.

The more people that realize just off off-the-wall this racist manipulator is, and just how big an impact he had on Obama's young life the more people will see why Hillary Clinton leads the popular vote of Democrats and Independents in America.

Hillary in '08 – the only candidate who cares what ALL Americans have to say.

Okay. I think it is amazing that this guy has become the "voice" and "face" of what the African-American church is. First, to focus on the development of one race (which he does) is highly offensive. Well, white Americans have done it. What is more shocking, is that he doesn't mind saying it.

I respect the idea that he wants to justify who he is and uphold his legacy. He talked on different means different and not deficient. Then why can't he understand that being White is different, so why criticize those who learn on the left side of the brain.

He is ultra critical of the white-race because he wears 1960 on his shoulder. He thinks in some way that by electing Obama kind of makes amends for the wrong in which whites have done. "A Change Is Gonna Come" is all about electing a Black president, not so much about Black people or the uniting of all people.

I respect Rev. Wright and I will always see him as preacher and teacher of GOd's word, which he does very well. But his statements on race and justice are far from the truth. The more so represent this "Progressive Black" agenda that promotes African Americans over everything else. Not as equal, but as better.

It seems if BLacks can't be on top, then there must be something wrong.

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood.....

Excellent decision to air the full speech. Let every man make his/her decision and move on. As for me, I new from the outset that Rev. Wright was on point with his message. Thank you for airing this speech !!!!!!

wow, that was enlighteneing

Rev. Wright is fullly aware of the varying opinions people have of him based on the excerpts from his recorded sermons. His pleas of unfairness are now answered by himself.

He has done little to ease the contradictions of his profession with his messages. I am not obligated to look any further into his heart or make exceptions for him because of his past experience or ethnicity.

He has spoken with great notoriety and exposure. This man has contempt in his message and intends to exact a measure of retribution from those that will allow. He has succeeded with many.

I can relate to Rev. Wright's speech about the differences in black and white cultures. In 1965, I was the only black in a racist white school in South Carolina. It was very difficult for me to adapt to the white culture. We two races are different in culture but not as people. We blacks were talk to survive and the white race was taught to strive. We have always kept the beat on 2 and 4 and the whites 1 and 3. But, it doesn't matter because if you put all the beats together we are whole. 4/4 beats equal a whole. We need to come together as one as Dr. Wright said. There is nothing wrong with either culture we just learn from each other and teach our children to get along. In the church, there is a difference, but there is only one God and what Wright is say, it doen't matter what religion, we serve the same God. Religion wasn't an issuse in past presidential campaign until Obama looks like he is about to be nominated and because he is black. White preachers were never looked at when the White candidate was running for this high office. A person's religion shouldn't matter because there is only one God. I enjoyed the speech and hope that the speech is not turned around into something negative but positive. Many religious leaders and people of faith are given a vision of what God is going to do for them. That is what Wright is saying when there is going to be a change. God has spoken to him and there is nothing scary about that. God gave Wright and other preachers the responsibility to teach his flock the word and through him he is able to delivery the word from God to the people. So Wright is just passing this information to the world from God to let them know that there will be a change. It could be for the good or it could be for the bad. Only God knows what this change is going to be. Can we accept change? If we can, there is a lot to do to get to that point and that takes pulling together as a race and family.

Wow Rev wright should be the nations spritual leader.

the spinners can't spin his education and abilities but oh how they will try

yet they will fall flat on their faces..

REV WRIGHT i say amen amen amen
God has sent you to open up the eyes of the closed and narrow minded people of the usa

A CHANGE IS GONNA COME

FINALLY! Thank you CNN for having the courage to cover the Reverend Dr. Wright's speech in it's entirety.

The NAACP has fulfilled it's role and provided an opportunity and venue for Rev. Wright to respond to the shameful coverage that has portrayed him as a hate-monger and without substance.

CNN has fulfilled it's role by covering, rather than making, the news.

The man seems to be a bit hypocritical when talking about the fight against desegredation and then turning around and complaining that black children aren't supposed to be taught like white children because they are different. And saying it is acceptable for black children to jump up on their desks because that is just the way they are wired.
Secondly, he makes bad comparisons to the difference in speech between white presidents and black children. Having an accent doesn't make for bad English, however, bad grammer does. Finally, he kept repeating that different is not difficient. When comparing whites and blacks, some of his comparisons seem to reflect that whites are deficient (with the way he portrayed their music for example)

i pray every remaining superdelegate goes to Clinton.

i can not imagine anyone who has been under his influence to be anything but focused on this agenda of diversity. Obama has little experience and its become a campaign to free the slaves of discrimination.

I thought that did happen already, but Wright still jumps around and damns our nation????

For sure, McCain will win if Clinton doesn't get in and the Democrats will have failed our country.

I was thoroughly impressed with the message giving by both Rev. Anthony and then Rev. J. Wright. I thought that he was teaching those of us had forgotten out roots a refresher course and those who never knew our past or even their own, he was giving them a modern day course.

I truly believe that a change is going to come. It is time that we put old things away and become new. We must come to an understanding that eventhough we are different, we are not deficient

After watching Rev. Wright's speech and then reading the comments on this blog I find it interesting that people focused on his humor and not his message. This is a problem in our country. When you don't want to hear what a person has to say you look for any reason to degrade them. Call the man loony or crazy if you want, but if calling for all races, religions, genders, and classes to fight on the same side to insure a just and equal world for our children is loony or crazy then this is not the country for sane minded people like myself. I guess others were too busy mocking Rev. Wright's humor to hear that part of the message. Or perhaps they just didn't understand all those "BIG WORDS" he used.

Fantastic how the people who "hated the speech" commented here early enough to demonstrate they listened to none of it. The soundbite culture that produced the Wright controversy to begin with was made for, and by, people like that.

Rev. Wright is a Genius! Wow. He is educating America. I pray we all have ears to hear and a heart to receive. This is a very exciting time in American History.

Uplifting speech. Thank you CNN for broadcasting Rev. Wright's entire speech. This is what CNN does best!

This man is a racist. If a Caucasian man mocked the way African Americans spoke, danced and clapped their hands there would be warcrys. I'm ashamed that people find this acceptable. I was also suprised he referred to Native Americans as "Indians" as well... Bad Form...

I'm white, I'm not religious but I sure do admire and respect Reverend Wright! It was a wonderful speech, a wonderful message but sadly, I see that some weren't paying attention.

The talk of change was the theme for the NAACP dinner yet some here chose to believe it to be some sort of secret takeover of the political process. They are the ones who believe those 30 second sound bites and no matter what they hear after, it just won't change their minds.

Thank you CNN for showing the whole speech and for your continuing coverage of it this evening. I sure didn't expect to see that.

Rev. Wright speech was great!!! People should stop trying to find any reason to said that they will not vote for Obama was not vote for him anyway . It is strange that some people cannot understand the African-American pastor; Would anybody be interested in Rev. Wright if Obama was not running for POTUS. His speech was for the NAACP not for people who are looking for a reason to demonized Obama

I was glad to hear Rev. Wright.....now that I have heard him speak I consider him to be very entertaining, well-informed, and passionate about his beliefs.

Of course the republican strategist want to put it out that Rev Wright's speec will hurt Obama. They are dead wrong. People who listened carefully will now know the "real" Rev. Wright and can think outside the box and see the background of his messages and have an analytical conclusion not provided by snipets that were taken out of context.

It is prayerful that many more americans can now see more clearly the inside of the Black Church. It is not divisive, it is different.

First, I want commend CNN for having the courage to broadcast the speech of the Dr. Reverend Jeremiah Wright at the annual Freedom Fund banquet of the NAACP. I do not know your intent, but, what may have been thought of to be negative, turn out as positive. Because of your coverage of this meesage, the world will see Reverend Wright as a Christian preacher of Jesus Christ. CNN has set a new standard for television journalism.

It is amazing that Ms. Shari Jacobus is so blind to truth. African Americans have know for a long time that we do learn in different ways. I can't see how an intelligent woman can be so confused when truth is relayed with factual substance. I further note that this is not the Obama Camp speaking to us, it is Rev. Jeremiah Wright!
She is in denial if she thinks the Wright story would defuse itself. The media to which she contributes won't let it die!!!!

Why are so many offended and hoping the remaining super delegates go to Clinton..this was not a political speech...he said he was there to discuss the NAACP's theme for 2008..."A Change is Going to Come"...if u changed your channel or no longer like Obama due to a speech then so be it...you obviously were not listening and had formed an opinion before the speech started...open your eyes people...a change is coming.

The Reverend Jeremiah Wright is brilliant. Barack Obama should be credited for knowing where to find insightful messages about our culture.

Tonight's broadcast of all of Jeremiah Wright's speech shows just how important it is to here the whole thing and not just sound bites. While I didn't agree with everything he said, I found his speech inspiring and believe I understand him better. This is the sort of thing that cable news should do, especially CNN. But why did you bring in Cheri Jacobus, for heavens sake? Thank God for Soledad and Roland!

absolutely awesome
I was so impressed!
glad you aired it all

Why can't people understand what this speech was all about. Did you not listen to the man. He is not some off the wall commentator. He was brilliant. I just hope all the negative people on this blog are not teaching your kids to hate so much.

I am grateful, at least that CNN alone, chose to show Rev. Wright's address to the Detroit NAACP dinner tonight. However, it would have been much more admirable if we had been allowed to hear the entire speech without constant breaks by Rick Sanchez with commentarty by Solidad O'Brien and Roland Martin. I think it would have been more appropriate to have such comments AFTER the conclusion of Rev. Wright's speech. But the speech was brilliant and I hope viewers, despite their political preference, will see it as such.

I don't think it was terribly classy for Wright to mock 2 former presidents' manner of speaking....... doesn't seem like he is following his own mantra of "difference not dificient" by making fun of JFK & LBJ. Any white person that got up & publicly made fun of black leaders in this capacity would be run out of town on a rail. He almost had a good message started but is such a hateful person he couldn't help himself...... would always slip back into his nasty, mean-spirited way of taunting. Obama must be beating his head against a brick wall tonight, wishing that he had thrown this idiot under the bus when he had the chance.

Thank you CNN for allowing the ENTIRE speech to be heard. As for the many bloggers who are offended and are denouncing the words of Rev. Wright, you've confirmed your true identity. You simply don't get it and probably weren't going to support Senator Obama in the first place. Additionally its absolutely LUDICROUS and IGNORANT to define Senator Obama by someone else. You'd rather a BOLD LIAR like Senator Clinton over someone who is trying to help give back to YOU some semblance of control of your government. You'd rather the real ELITISTs like Senator Clinton (remember her houshold is the one reporting earnings in the hundreds of millions) over someone who can truly identify with the struggles of the average American. But its people like you who make this country the diverse melting pot that it has become. I'll pray for you anyway!!

What the Rev. just presented to the nation made a mockery of the CNN news station, nearly everything he said had nothing to back it up and was false. Not only is this speech extremely racist to any white who watched it, it makes a mockery of the black race as well. I am a staunch Democrat, Obama sat through 20 years of this morons extremely racist false statements, and has confessed that this man is his mentor, anybody who votes for Obama is voting for the beliefs of this moron. Thus, anyone who votes Obama, is anti-White, anti-reality, and anti-America. I will now vote McCain over Obama.

Americans are too smart to form our opinions on sound bites. I think it is smart of anyone to listen or read a story fully before forming a judgement. Please going forward, do yourself a favour listen fully, think about it before you conclude. DO NOT ALLOW THE PRESS TO SHAPE YOUR OPINION ON SOUND BITES. BE SMART.

CINDY- VERY INDEPENDENT WHITE

Great speech? One cannot argue that Rev. Wright is articulate, educated and a fantastic orator. But if we take everything Rev. Wright said tonight as fact. That whites and blacks are biologically different. That whites are left brained and blacks are right brained. What does he propose as a solution? That African Americans should be schooled differently? I think we had that before. It was called Segregation. People wake up!

Rev. Wright won me over with his speech at the NAACP banquet. He noted that "Todos somos inmigrantes." (We are all immigrants.) He pointed out that black children, [indeed, all children of color,] have different learning styles. He stressed that Arabic is not a religion but a language. He added that the only people that were not immigrants to this country are Native Americans. He had many things to say that resonated with me, a Chicana with Native roots in this country and an educator of young children. I know he spoke from a place of power, the power of truth. He challenged Americans of all ilks to reach beyond themselves and preconceived notions of citizenship and American ideals to embrace and understand differences so that we can all create the change that is needed in this country. I happen to be for Hillary Clinton and will support Obama if he is the democratic candidate. It is time for change but only we can create it!

My husband and I feel that this speech was a setback for blacks and for Obama. It portrays blacks as clowns who dance and sing on "stage" with their bad diction and brains that learn differently. The tone is racist, though the semantics urge unification. This speech sounds false. My husband is embarrassed to go to work, afraid that nonblacks will view him as a dancing clown whose kids climb on furniture and have special learning needs. Some points Wright made were intelligent, but overall it was hamming it up for the "world stage" CNN gave him. Barack was probably ringing his cell phone during the speech, trying to shut him up. I'm a college educated black, but I voted for Hillary in Pennsylvania. Thank God I did! P.S. Roland Martin and Soledad O'Brien did not provide objective reporting!

How could anyone not think that Dr. Wright didn't deliver a great speak. I didn't think he said anything that would upset anyone unless they have an agenda & try to twist his words. I, also, respect this man & I like him! He shares with all of us his beliefs & has the courage to say it how it is....most of the time.
Why is it that the MSM & at least 90% of the politicians absolutely don't talk about "How it really is".;we're lied to, we're not told the truth, by not hearing about what the MSM/Politicians/Government don't want us to know. Oh, I almost forgot how you/THEM try to brainwash us.
I would listen to Dr. Wright before I would listen to the above.
I am not going to vote for any of the "3" main stream canadates.
I am over 50,white, female, an Independent with a Bachelor Degree.
I think it SHOULD help Obama.

I watched the speech and found it very impressive. I feel his approach with all the world watching was very tactical. I found nothing in his speech that was alarming, or controversial. I do not feel he has done any damage to Sen. Obama to be honest I think this actually helps clear up some off the false media reports about Rev. Wright. I have reviewed all of the comments posted and I am surprised that some people are still trying to find something negative. People we must understand that others have views, values and beliefs that are different and that is okay. That is what divesity is all about. We must embrace change NOW

Rick Sanchez and now I see CNN is going to make this story more political than it should be. The problem with the way CNN is covering this story is that it is difficult to understand when the truth is spoken. As to whether it hurt or helps Barak Obama really dosen't matter anymore. That is what white America does not understand, it doesn't matter......................!

OH MY GOD – you couldn't get me to vote for Obama now after hearing that self-serving pastor of his with his big mouth.

And CNN with that stupid girl - Soledad O'Brien (a real loon)

Hillary is a lier and McCain is an old jerk!! Bush is a dummy–

The press in this country is getting ridiculous and of late if very, very slanted and unfair in its reporting.

Maybe this time I'll vote for Ralph Nadar.

God, help our poor children –

Thank you Rick Sanchez and CNN for running the entirety of Rev. Wright's inspiring speech to the NAACP. You have risen above the endless, shallow "commentary" of the pundits. Not only is Rev. Wright a former marine who proudly served his country, but he doesn't fear speaking truth to power–the most patriotic thing that Americans who love their country can do. He preaches tolerance among different races, different religions, different cultures, different socio-economic groups, different levels of education and styles of learning. The only intolerance I see in this good and intelligent man is an intolerance for injustice. He asks all of us to not to look on others as inferior, but to appreciate and celebrate our differences, to rejoice in our wonderfully diverse but common humanity, and to realize that each of us can make a committment to making this planet a better place for everyone. I could easily sit in a pew every Sunday for 20 years to listen to this man (I'm a middle-aged, white suburban woman, by the way). The media in general owe a huge apology to Rev. Wright and Senator Barack Obama for their unfair, shallow, lazy, and biased coverage of the "Wright controversy" in recent weeks.

I was very moved by Reverend Wright's speech. If you've never attended a house of worship different than the one you grew up in, you might have a hard time appreciating his knowledge of other faiths, and his solid grounding in Christianity. He is also highly erudite, has truly served his nation and community, and has received death threats because of sound bytes. At least he is able to craft a message in his own terms, not through the back door of some campaign strategist's violation of a candidates religious boundaries. I dare say, you might be equally offended by the sermons other candidates have listened to in their churches. But you won't hear them, because they are safe from having their boundaries violated that way by a political strategist who is working for the corporate shill.

Thank you for at least providing a chance for the Reverend Wright to speak more fulsomely than carefully selected soundbytes. He was completely trashed before this speech, so many minds were prepared to encounter him negatively and will only see what they have been told to see, and hear what they have been told they should hear. That is the whole purpose of punditry.

Leave Rev. Wright alone.. you seem petty, devisive and racist. We, Black people who understand liberation theology, understand exactly what he is saying and it does not mean we/he hate America .. he just points out the "warts" and we can't fix what we don't acknowledge Listen.. learn... change what is wrong so we all can benefit and have a "more perfect union". Obama! now!

My husband and I don't ordinarily watch your channel at this time, but a friend called and alerted us. Thank you for showing this insightful view into Rev. Wright's analysis of the state of race relations in
our country. There were no surprises and i appreciated his scholarship and spirited delivery of what most of us know to be true about human learning and expression; we manifest our culture.

My husband and I have been teachers for over 30 years and are well acquainted with the work of Howard Gardner concerning individual learning styles. Having just returned from Maui we are priveieged to know that Cirque de Soleil on the Hawaiian Islands expresses itself differently than it does in France. or even Las Vegas. Vive la Difference. Thank you for letting this spirit express itself. I will continue to watch and support those sponsers whose products we can afford.
Your friends,
Dianne & Doug

I hope this shows people how unacceptable the treatment of Rev. Wright has been in the media. Seeing the brilliance of Rev. Wright must silence as well as chasten all those who have so viciously villified him based on distorted information.
It seems that someone in the media would have listened to his colleagues who defended him. They knew what they were talking about. He is inspiring.
CNN is to be commended for broadcasting this event. It is disturbing and sad that there are as many people as there are whose mentality prevents them from benefiting from this opportunity.

As a caucasian American and registered Republican, I was greatly impressed with Rev. Jeremiah Wright's speech in Detroit. His theme of African-American culture being different and not deficient was most excellent and relevent.

Dennis Fischer
Lincoln, Nebraska USA

I was invigorated, encouraged and charged to hear Rev. Wright's talk on CNN. It is about time we in this country recognized that we are all different and as such we deserve to be respected for those differences. As a white female teacher, I agree with a lot of what Rev. Wright said. He finally got to speak for himself. And I will vote for Obama if he is nominated by the Democratic party.

In addition, as an educator, it is well documented that African-American children learn differently than white. Girls tend to assimilate easier than boys, which is one reason why many black males do not complete high school. But if you're not in it – you wouldn't know that. Just a fact. And another fact is that if the model of education changed, then urban youth of color would probably excel further.

It's about time for someone to speak for the African American churches of America and the Christian religion

Soledad should be toast. For over an hour, she spun and spun, calling the speech "hilarious" and "LOL funny" at least 15 times. Roland was stretching, but Soledad was shameful. When a guest with some actual credentials gets on the line, finally, Soledad played the interrupt game like O'Reilly, to add, once again, "it was hilarious."

Disgusting

Isn't it amazing how quick some folks are to critizize and assume.
I wonder how many soundbites CNN and others will take and loop over and over again to once again, for ratings? Knowing that it merely divides America. Rev. Wright's entire sermon should have been played from the beginning or not at all. I will no longer trust what I see and hear from any soundbites played. I think so much more of Rev. Wright, and so much less of "news media" or should I say poor entertainment media. Hats off to PBS and Bill Moyers. The last of class. Whats up with Sanchez on CNN, his first comments after only a few minutes of Rev. Wright were erroneous adjectives, such as ..angry. Thank God for Solidad who rightly corrected him, also hats off to Roland. Imagine how unfair and downright wrong the commentary would be without them. Balance, fairness and truth go along way. Rev. Wright is obviuosly highly intelligent, multilingual, multidegreed, patriotic, and respected Pastor. He may not be correct on all things, but he certainly is correct on most. Keep on preaching Rev. Wright, for no weapon formed against you shall prosper.

Thank you CNN for your complete coverage of the magnificent introduction by Rev. Anthony and heartfelt, humorus, down to earth message of Dr. Rev. Jeriamah Wright. His speech was very enlightening and enjoyable. Yes, America a change is coming its inevitable. Listen to the messege and not the messeger if you are discontented of this intelligent, charismatic and eloquent Man of the clergy. To Thine Own Self Be True.

Rowland, Rev. Wright's speech was excellent! I am an educator and Jocobus is wrong. We are aware of how important it is to differentiate instruction because children learn differently. It took a while for educators to realize this, we now know children have different learning strengths and, we are now learning how to meet the instructional needs of all children. Learning styles are different not deficient! The instruction that was being delivered to children was deficient. Our motto: Not one method fits all!

I really enjoyed listening to Rev. Wright. It's obvious that he is a brilliant, humorous,gifted man of God! This should not hurt Barack Obama.

REV.WRIGHT speech was a very true speech.I understood everything he was saying .I am a white american and Rev.Wright spoke the truth.
I enjoyed ever minute of it. Rev.Wright is a very funny REV.
I am voting for Obama we do need change and it is comming and i want to be apart of it.
Thank you cnn. for showing the whole speech.

Why does Rev. Wright have to mock the way people speak in order to
say that blacks have a different way of speaking? What a nightmare for Obama and for all democrats! Rev. Wright is not going to go away.

I watched the NAACP honor Rev. Wright tonight, then LISTENED to him speak. In a word, AMAZING! I have a much different view of him since I took the time to listen.
Kudos to CNN for airing this. I think the media frenzy over the UTube spinnets had many of us reeling. It was offensive to many of us.
I am glad I listened and hope that millions of others did as well.
I hope you re-air it so that more can see it.
Thanks again!

The tragedy with our society today is that we have a compliant church, black ,brown or white. What Dr Wright just said is not good for people whose eyes do not see or imagine heaven . People who are not devoted Christians will surely not recognize that God owns the earth and all in the universe. Therefore those people will assume that Rev. Wright is wrong in telling the world that if "America thinks she is God", then let America be damned by God. Unfortunately, that is true Biblically and God will mete out his justice to all who do not follow his commandments.

I wish Rev. Wright were here in Las Vegas. He is one of the first preachers I have heard who is not afraid to speak the truth!

We all want to believe that there is separation of Church and State in this country of ours. Remember that this came not so much the Church controlling the State but from the State controlling the Church. And that is what has been happening here. As soon as the Clinton campaign made the Wright sound bytes public, the State, through it's corporate media, has been trying to control the Church, via Rev. Wright. If you polled all religious leaders in this country, I am sure it would show that most do not approve of the way Rev. Wright has been treated. None of them want to be controlled and told what to say behind their pulpit.

Many of us are living in this country because our ancesters were escaping religious persecution. If we continue to allow the persecution here, a country founded on freedom of speech and religion, where can we possibly go to be free from harm.

I thought his speech was good until I heard his very quiet little jab at the irish, right after he said "are you listening O'reilly? I was.

Rev. Wright is not running for President!

So are we going to spend the next week dissecting rev wright's speech? I hope not. Just free publicly for him and his book.
Would we even be having this conversation if his comments had not come out? Like Obama says just another distraction.
When will the media cover the real issues.
Hillary 08

Great speech! Finally we've been given the opportunity to see a three dimensional view of Reverend Wright vs the one dimensional clips that have been aired over the past weeks and you know what? He's not scary – he makes good sense and says things we should all pay attention to by appreciating difference instead of thinking of "other" as deficient. I think this will help people understand why Obama held the Reverend Wright in such high regard.

Looking for a hockey game and accidentally went to CNN. I had a good laugh and enjoyed the uninterrupted chance to get to know the Reverend. My Sundays would be exciting in his church. Thanks CNN! I'll see the hockey highlights tomorrow!

REMEMBER REV. WRIGHT SAID REMINDED THAT HE IS NOT RUNNING FOR ANY OFFICE, AND THAT HE WAS ADDRESSING A
NAACP DINNER.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for airing the speech in its entirety. I found Rev. Wright to be articulate, clearly well educated, funny, and dead on target in many of his points. I hope all Americans are able to look within, and make the changes he talked about. It's the only way we are going to survive as a nation.

As a mother of 4 and a grandmother of 8, I think Wright's speech was great and it's about time that we have heard from him in his own words! My children and grandchildren will learn from him.

I am 64 and white and an Obama delegate and I respect both of these men. I do not see them as identical and can tell them apart. All whites do not agree on every single detail of how they experience and view life and I do not expect all blacks to share the exact same viewpoint. Let each of these men express himself.

Wendy,

He was preaching togetherness, he was preachers divisiveness. That is the issue. He feels the power alright, but it isnt coming from heaven. He's thinking white house. well you can kiss that goodbye.

thank you cnn for airing the full message of rev. wright.
for months now all we have seen have been soundbites of what we thought was a madman. i believe these you tube clips started with fox news showing them continuously day after day. i finally went on you tube and listened to a full clip, so i knew they were taken out of context.
the one i heard was where rev. wright was telling his congreation a story he had heard on fox and he repeated what an "alexader pope "had said on fox a few days before his sermon, it was the story about the chickens coming home to roost.
fox only wanted us to hear the clips they played so we would think wright was crazy, so that would mean something was wrong with senator obama.
i have learned rev. wright is an extremely intelligent and tallented man.
Fox needs to be banned for trying to play games with the american people.
i commend CNN for covering this fair and balanced.

Simply put: Great speech. I must say it changed my opinion of the man. Thank you CNN!

Airing this speech is a good test, it should bring it to a head and if the country can't get past it then the country is just not ready yet. Reading some of the above post they reek of racism, true colors showing to say the least. This is what goes on in the black churches all over America, about time we had a wake up call.

i must say that i am a 48 yr. old african american Entreprenuer and this is my first time making a comment on the CNN site. i have gotten out of bed because i'm inspired to speak on this matter. Because of the way the Media had portrayed Rev. Wright...unfortunately, many black americans have been made to some what feel ashamed of Rev. Wrights comments, based on the sound bites, that the media has been flashing in the past weeks and it has put me personally at an interesting position..wandering if this guy should just tone things down.....making me feel as though he would damage obama campaign ...I just didn't know what to do about this ... i realize that the media just like other times in past history has tried to make black Americans feel as though every time we had a positive representative to speak out.. about the truth of what was really going on in this country that if it wasn't the way white Americans thought they should speak ,,,or if it wasn't what they thought they should say.... then they would just try to tear him down and try to destroy him and turn all black American against him... or even try to kill him.... BUT after listening to Rev. Wrights Speech today i realize that i was wrong to have these feelings.......i realize this is a man that is telling the truth about who we are as black people, who we are as americans, who we are as imigrants, who we are as people of other religions, who we are as as gays, who we are as jews, and who we are as a nation AND THERE IS NO WAY I WILL HOLD MY HEAD OR MY TONGUE IN SHAME FOR THE WORDS THAT HE SPEAKS AND NEITHER SHOULD OBAMA. I CLEARLY UNDERSTAND HOW HE HAS SAT UNDER THIS MAN FOR SO LONG, I WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME THING ALSO..... you might not like what Rev. Wright has said but rest assured, he has hit the hammer on the nail...he has told it like it is....he has spoke the truth and shamed the devil. if this country stands for one nation under God....Indivisible with LIBERTY and JUSTICE FOR ALL then in no way should anyone be offended by this speech.....this is the truth!!!!!!!!!!!. AMERICA MUST FACE ITS DEMONS....IT IS TIME FOR AMERICA TO FACE THE MUSIC......IT IS DEFiNITELY TIME FOR A CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought Rev. Wright did an excellent job... If anyone thought it was deviscive they aren't listening... People need to listen and not simply prejudge...

I greatly appreciate the professionalism and courage demonstrated by CNN in deciding to show Dr Wright's speech in its entirety. CNN gave a lot of people the opportunity to read the book about Rev Wright rather than hear a 30 second "cover" over and over again. Dr Wright has certainly given America a different insight to who he really is, a part of him that we were not aware of.

Diane Villeneuve – You clearly knows NOTHING about Blacks in America.

Guess what – I am not typing from jail, I can count pass 10, and I read pass 9th grade level. I don't have kids and a bunch of baby daddy's and if I did have kids, because of how I was raised (by my Black parents) I would not raised them in violence.

One more thing – there are a substantial number of non-blacks, including euro-americans, who would fit your description. Also, re-read your last sentence and identify the contradiction in your post.

Like I said, our society, despite how "civilized and advanced" we are, are not truly ready to have a sincere discussion regarding pass ills that apparently still influences the perspective of people today. Sad – just sad.

We just need a White "Rev. Wright" with greater vision For America to bridge the cultural and racial divide in this country. It is quite interesting to see a son of former slave teaching the sons of his former masters in such a sublime way!!!

Long live America!!!

Remarks from Republican Jacobus show an alarming ability to overlook the obvious. Does she work for Clinton.? Rev. Wright's speech was delightful, informative and some of us think very helpful to OBAMA. Rev. Wright AND Obama are obviously on the same page even if the delivery is different..NOT DEFICIENT!!

great speech, the sad thing about alot of americans is most refused to consider another view. please trust me, america provides mult-views. the speech moves to provide a foundation for understanding and enlightenment....but from some blogs that foundation completely flew over their heads....regarding race, where are we as a nation???

I'm not a blogger, but I had to comment. REVEREND WRIGHT IS JUST THAT, A REVEREND/PREACHER. It's sad that in 2008, we can't see the forrest for the trees.

Why does CNN put on superdelegates who have not seen the speech!

I find it strange that all of these "racist individuals" claim that Rev. Jeremiah Wright is a "racist". As I was taught, you can not be a "racist" unless you are in a power position over another minority group of "peoples". But this reverse name-calling does not surprise me. It is simply a defense mechanism to continue a state of "denial".

I was very impressed by the reverend's speech. He is very cerebral and I think that is why at times, some people may find his message difficult to follow. My point of departure from his speech is that I don't quite agree with his opinion on race affecting learning styles and I think it has to do more with one's cultural background. Regardless, what is most important is that he is not the quack the media is hellbent on trying to portray him as.

Wow, I'm so glad I had an opportunity to listen to this man!

No wonder Obama has gone to his church for 20 years. I wish I had a priest in my catholic church that inspires like him. I'm sure we would not have as many gangs on the streets. This airing will definitely help everyone understand who he really is and why he is held in such high regard by many.
I was going to vote for Obama anyway.......I want change!

I think this man is a modern day prophet. I am concerned about those people that do not have "ears to hear". I just hope Barack Obam has the courage to invite Rev. Wright to offer the invocation at his inauguration!

BRAVO!!!!! Once again, Rev. Wright was WRIGHT on point and I give CNN 1/8 of a point for showing this broadcast and re-airing it in its entirety. Why and 1/8? Because Lord knows CNN did their fair share to character assassinate Rev. Wright and hamper Baracks candidacy.
Last I checked this is America and we have 1st amendment rights and Rev. Wright has every right to speak truth to power. And he did that brilliantly.
Now, Durbin should not be on t.v. since he did NOT see the speech. Clearly, Rev. Wright spoke of change, hope, a bright future. And Rick Sanchez is asking the wrong questions.
Like I said 1/8th!!!

Great speech! He is a very entertaining speaker and he made some great points. I am a typical 49 year old white female and I found the speech very informative. Rev. Wright has done A LOT of good and people need to look at the whole man! At least he is not one of those pastors who puts one to sleep.

Is Jeremiah Wright running for President? NO. So can we get over it? I guess no, because the media, including CNN, just can't. If you are successful in taking Obama down, well then gee, wonder what fun we'll have with the Clintons?

And by the way where did you get Rick Sanchez and why don't you distance yourself from him??? GEEZ

Rev Wright's speech was not only dead on, it was overdue. His insightfulness and compassion rings clear, as does his passion for
much needed change. I am a 52 year-old hispanic woman who is
grateful for his words and courage. Let this be a lesson to all the media
for the unjust 24-7 snippet of his damaging portrayal. I believe they owe him and Barack an apology.

Rev Wright's speech was a very positive, true and pragmatic reflection of the "different" realities of all people in America. His speech filled with empirical data speaks volume of his character; well read and highly intelligent person he is. I am very impressed with his speech and his vibrant demeanor. I must confess I was one his harshest critic but hearing the man telling who he is and what he is about my opinion of him is now a positive one.

CNN, Please do not associate the speech of this Reverend with the position of Barak Obama in the political race. You guys have it wrong, please listen ...

Under no time and age irrationality should overtake basic religious teachings. Muslims in particular do not endorse such emotional outburst which could lead to any disorder in the society. Though Rev Wright is trying to give the impression that people of all faith share such views. It is totally incorrect. Obama should positively aloof himself from such characters to prove his worthiness as an nationalist American.

The people at CNN are trying so hard to make an issue of the speech by Rev, Wright that it's almost comical.. He gave a good speech that wasn't offensive and had no anger to it, It's just driving CNN people crazy. Eventually, I am sure they will get someone to say something negative. Or they will go back to former "statements" as FOX did and harp on those.

Everyone needs to take a deep breath and think to themselves.
To White America: How many times have you heard or spoken the "N" word and you didn't denounce it or speak up against it?
To Black America: How many times have you heard or spoken the "C" word and you didn't denounce it or speak up against it?

White America has to realize that most blacks in this country view America very differently then you. I'm sure Rev. Wright does having come through the Civil Rights error when fire hoses where still being turned on blacks. Black America has to realize that White America get's very offended when you even bring up the "race" word because it didn't effect them so most don't have a clue on how it effects you to this day. In the perfect world we could all sit down and discuss our differences and use that as a strength to unite this country and that is what Obama is trying to do. However when you have people who totally close off the other side not wanting to understand then we have the problems we have now everyday in this country.

The speech was great.... And Realitiy check...... is exactly what the speech was all about Not Obama.... Not Hillary but the difference of cultures yet one America

Thanks CNN

Looks like the media is trying to control the outcome of the election. Senator Obama and Rev. Jeremiah Wright are not one and the same person. They are two different people. Stop insulting our intelligence. Of course the media can form the opinions of the ignorant. Enough.

I am amazed there are so many people who could watch this and still consider this man a hatemonger or some sort of "cancer", as one poster suggested. This entire process has enlightened me that there is still a covert blanket of racism in America. This, I believe, is the real cancer; the people who do not aspire, or even want to, understand. I remain hopeful there will come a day when the change Rev. Wright spoke about does come. Maybe, by this being such a big issue and coming to the forefront, we can continue this dialogue and come closer together because of it. Some medicines don't taste so well going down.

I find this all very sad. I listened to Wright's entire sermon and it was most definitely racist. He didn't for a minute acknowledge the fact that there were people of all races that live in poverty, that may be upset with some of our governments policies and struggled all there lives. He simply sounded very anti-American and anti all whites. He did say a few things about women, buy hey, he had women in that church so he probably had to. Now they are accusing non African Amercans of being racist. Why doesn't anyone get that voting against Obama is voting against racism. Anyone of any color or nationality can be racist. I, as all of my friends, would have no problem of voting for any race or sex if a candidate was the best candidate and not racist or sexist. Unfortunately, after sitting in that church listening to that crazy Wright for 20 plus years with his children in tow, I cannot and will not ever respect Obama.

I have watched Rev. Wright for years on cable. In fact, I wake up around 6 a.m. on Sundays to watch him. As an African American, this type of preaching/speaking is not uncommon.

I think he has his hands on the pulse of aAfrican Americans.

I am happy that Rev. Wright took a stand and did not hide from all these attacks. He represented himself well to the American people and made it hard for the corporate media to snippets of his speeches to mis-represent him and manucture consent of the unsuspecting public. Thanks to CNN (Corporate News Network) for trying to be fair sometimes. This Wright misrepresentation is one of those things that was meant to cause damage to the Obama campagn but will turn out to be a good thing for Barack. A change is gonna come. This will work very well for the Obama campaign.

As the "most" civilized country that we like to think we are, why are you discussing the political impact this speech could have? Should not we discuss the social impact and social behavior we are starting to see from our America? People want change and this speech I believe speaks for many Americans that do see that there is ought to be a change in our social behavior and being divisive is not the right way to go. I believe that the social movement aspect of this speech is what ought to be discussed and analyzed by your network. If you were to pick a topic that is worthy of discussion, it would definitely be the social aspect behind it, and not the political effects that this speech may have. I believe this speech should go beyond the point of seeing how it affects a political candidate, and focus on the truths that Rev. Wright has pointed out to the American people.

Wright is a mad man. God Bless Obama!!!!!!!!!!

I watched the Rev. Wright Speech and found myself very moved by what he had to say. I am a preschool teacher in our local Headstart program, and I have to agree that children do learn differently based on their cultural background. I would also like to know if your Republican analysist I believe her name is Cherie has ever taught in a classroom to make her such an expert in how children learn. She needs to start checking her facts there are studies that show children from different cultural backgrounds do learn differently. So thank you Rev. Wright for telling it like it is. Cherie you could learn a thing or two from Rev. Wright if you would just listen

I still am having doubts that Obama can win. His motives are great, he has pretty good Ideas, and is a great speaker. Yet his campaign has banked on the assumption that the people in America are smart, unbiased, know what is right from wrong, and want what is best for them, the people around them, and the United States in general. Yet to quote from Men in Black the real problem with the way he has ran his campaign The "person is smart" "people are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals". I mean look at how many people still think Rev Wright is Barack Obama any person would know the difference.

WOW, great inspiring and educational speech! Thanks CNN for airing it.

I don't think America is ready to deal with, let alone hear the truth about the black experience. I agree with almost everything Rev. Wright had to say, but this is not the time to say it. He should know this is all fuel for the Media to "Spin." People fear what they do not understand. That being said, This will be spun negatively, to scare voters from Obama.
I see people (Mr. Sanchez included) call him very entertaining... To me he is no different from any other Pastor in the black community...Passionate.
Either way you look at it, he is telling the truth. They say the truth hurts, well this is going to hurt... Obama that is.

Why is the truth, or more important facts deemed so controversal to White America? It is because factual American history has never been told? Just what cost went into the building of America and to what is to be considered Western Society? There is no number that can be totaled to the people of color who were murdered for the success of European Society. Entire nations totally distroyed so their evidence of their higher civilization can be put on display in European and American Art galleries.

I thought his speech was excellent! I wish the people you bring on CNN to comment on the speech would first do us all a favor and listen to the entire speech before they make comments.

Offensive speech. I will cast my lot with Hillary Clinton. I heard her speak today and can support her. She is the one in touch with all of America. She talked about our loosing our jobs in record numbers today. Getting our troops home for good and a national health care.

If the superdelegates are smart they will support Hillary. To many people will not forget Rev. Wright on election day. It will definately hurt Barack Obama. I think McCain is hoping Barack Obama gets the nomination.

I am so sick and tired of the spin presented by your commentator, namely, Rick Sanchez. I and the American people can analyze and understand any speaker if they are allowed to speak and be heard. Shut up and let Rev. Jeremiah Wright (& others) speak for himself. CNN may not remember or is purposely trying to confuse the American public, but we do have a seperation of Church and State here in the US. Barack Obama will not be hurt by Rev. Wright. Those two men are independent of one another. I and everyone I know see thru the BS presented by the media.

It's a shame that racism still exist very strong in this world. I've never heard so many mean and hateful words spoken about a Reverend. And it's aweful that people would pick their candidate because of association. It's very clear that "race" does still play a part in society today.

I didn't get to see the speach yet, but I as I look at CNN, I notice that they too are only pulling out information that some people could call offensive(because they don't understand where he is comming from). It is unfortunate that the media is still going to show him in a negative light.
I know Hillary Clinton is going to jump all over this, becuase you know her motto is "by any means necessary", so that means that she will agian try to drag him in the dirt.

THIS IS A DISASTER FOR REPUBLICANS! AND HILLARY! HOW COULD YOU LET REV WRIGHT SHOW HIS REAL SELF AND PLAY THE REST OF THE CLIP WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS HE IS NOT UN-AMERICAN. HE OPERATED ON THE PRESIDENT. HOW PATRIOTIC!!!

THIS IS DISASTER FOR REPUBLICAN TO SLAM A MAN WHO CLEARLY IS AMERICAN AND SPEAKS TRUTH I KNOW TO BE A FACT AS AN EDUCATOR. THIS HAS PUT HIM IN A MORE UNDERSTANDABLE LIGHT. WHY ARE YOU ALL MESSING UP NOW.

I MUST ADMIT HIS FACTS WERE TRUE. I EXPECTED DISASTER AND HE CAME OFF SMELLING LIKE A ROSE.

I am an evangelical Christian, and I usually vote Republican. I think Pastor Jeremiah Wright's speech was terrific, and I am more inclined than ever to support the candidacy of Barack Obama. Rev. Wright spoke vividly to people like me who love Jesus and want to do the right thing. Rev. Wright's call to the social justice ministry spoke to me as a Christian and as an educator. I particularly enjoyed his comments about differences in learning styles, and the need for us to deal with the "logs" in our own eyes.

I think that you are a real hypocrit Rick Sanchez.. Their was nothing wrong with Rev Wright's speech. BUT YOU as a MEXICAN who strongly disagreed with those who came on strongly against the MEXIVCAN march. YOU ARE NOT WHITE...YOU ARE A MEXICAN WHO GOT LUCKY...a$$h*(*...

Thank goodness we are not just hearing sound bytes anymore – now EVERYONE can see what a card-carrying lunatic this guy is.
Obama supporters must be just as whacko!

When Christ came to earth, His words and His actions were not accepted by the religious right and they crucified Him and they crucify him over and over everyday as they crucify and villify any who they cannot understand or identify with.

True spiritual things are spiritually discerned. Those who cannot hear and understand, will not hear and understand, no matter how you say it, now matter how many ways you say it, no matter when or where you say it.

Blessed are those who can hear and understand.

Blessings on you Reverend Wright. Thank you CNN.

Thank you for showing this wonderful speech! Finally – we all have the chance to listen to the Rev. Wright in his own – complete – words and can understand just why Senator Obama, and over 6000 congregants, would relish being a member of an activist community church led by such an erudite, and funny pastor – who also happens to sing quite well.

Some of you are so thick headed and close minded and dare I say it... RACIST it physically hurts me. I feel as though my IQ has dropped 20 points after reading some of your comments. Especially you AZ.

KUDOS to those of you who finally got it.

OBAMA 08