Comments on: More than 8,000 in Detroit to hear Wright at NAACP banquet

By: TexasVet

TexasVet — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:51 +0000

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

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:49 +0000

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.

By: Pat D

Pat D — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:49 +0000

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.

By: Shannon McMurphy

Shannon McMurphy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:47 +0000

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!

By: Mitch

Mitch — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:36 +0000

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*(*...

By: Barbara Rademacher

Barbara Rademacher — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:30 +0000

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.

By: WHITE MAN REPUBLICAN & EDUCATOR

WHITE MAN REPUBLICAN & EDUCATOR — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:27 +0000

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.

By: Raschelle

Raschelle — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:15 +0000

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.

By: neicy

neicy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:13 +0000

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.

By: A. Solomon

A. Solomon — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:05 +0000

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.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:47:59 +0000

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.

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:47:44 +0000

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.

By: ccarter30@neo.rr.com

ccarter30@neo.rr.com — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:47:43 +0000

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.

By: george

george — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:47:38 +0000

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.

By: Herb Smith

Herb Smith — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:47:37 +0000

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

By: Chris_CO

Chris_CO — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:47:34 +0000

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.

By: Michelle, Farmington NM

Michelle, Farmington NM — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:47:10 +0000

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

By: Julius Ceasar

Julius Ceasar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:47:05 +0000

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

By: Francisco Sesatty

Francisco Sesatty — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:46:54 +0000

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.

By: Osagyefo

Osagyefo — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:46:50 +0000

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.