nothing Obama can do - just wait and pray

People commenting that they had enough of Rev. Wright. Why? For more than two months they used him to attack Obama unfairly, now they don’t like that he’s fighting back. The bullies only like it when they can hit you and you don’t hit back. I for one hope he speaks out and speaks out alot. When you stop using him to attack Obama then maybe he’ll have reason to go away.

I was wondering how to view the “whole” sermon of Jeremiah Wright. You know the one… ” GD America” . I would really like to see the whole thing. I don’t know how a “pastor” can stand in a pew and say GD and still be called a man of god! If anyone knows how to get a copy of this please let me know. Maybe CNN could air it!

What are the REAL ISSUES of this election?

The RACIAL issue is such a convenient elephant to ride while more horses get out of the barn.

Bell bottoms and Cassius Clay………

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve watched the mainstream media persecute Rev. Wright. Until recently the media made no attempt to investigate the facts or play larger sound bites to try to contextualize Rev. Wright’s sermons until there was a large out cry from the black community. Now that Rev. Wright has been forced to defend himself, the media tries to minimalize their role in prevoking the tone of the response. Based on the way the media has villanized him and tried to discredit him every time that Rev. Wright thinks about responding the mainstream media shouldn’t have a problem with it. Regardless of Rev. Wright’s spirited delivery everything he said, in his address is absolutely true. The attention needs to stay on the facts.

I was thrilled to hear the Rev. Wright speak “in context” on CNN. Like many people, I had only heard sound bites, and began to question this man and his beliefs. But when you listen to his remarks in their entirety, you must come to the conclusion that the man makes sense. He is undoubtedly saying things that are on many African American minds…and I suspect white Americans as well. The difference is that white Americans do not want to be reminded of the sins of the past. It is too painful to acknowledge. Easier to sweep under the rug and hope it fades into distant forgotten memory. This country cannot heal until it acknowledges and apologizes for its horrendous past. Until that happens, blacks and whites will continue to be at odds with one another resigned to ignorant stereo types of one another forever reacting in fear.

Thank you Ed Rollins,

I agree 100% with what you’ve said , This Rev ’s tone is anger , pure hate, what others can’t read between the lines is plain and clear to many patriotic Americans, Black , White , Hispanic , people that love their country appreciate the liberty , freedom and opportunity it offers to all. Obama has not only raised serious concerns about what he really represents and who he associates himself with , but also a larger more important question Change ? to what ,? With the recent endorsement of Hamas, his very questionable affilation with the Rev “gone wild “, this relationship is not new, it extends 20 years, He lied when he said he had sat there time and time again and did not know that the Rev had made any controversial anti American , or hateful sermons? , the change they speak about is one that would scare any clear minded , intelligent person , this so called Change is not anywhere near what this country needs , I hope it’s not the one in the book of Revelations.

Maritza

I still don’t know who I’m gonna vote for: Obama or Hillary.

And I don’t care what Rev. Wright says or does, he’s not running for President.

McCain is a Bush supporter and I wouldn’t vote for anyone who
had Bush as a FRIEND.

We all have ‘friend’ we don’t necessarily agree with politically, but still like personally. As Justice Scalia said last night on 60 Minutes “it’s
not personal”.

Obama can have any one at his table as a friend, a least he is not
wanting to bomb everyone because he doesn’t like what they believe.

I’m leaning towards Obama today.
Maybe tomorrow, Hill.

What’s important to me is who can work with ALL kinds of people, even folks who’s opinions are not to their liking.

Tita
Undecided Demo.

Rev Wright is like a father to Barack Obama. That’s why his presence is a factor in the candidacy of Obama. No matter how people try, they won’t be able to justify Rev Wright’s hateful things about a country some of us still love. No matter how Obama and his wife and his pastor say that America is mean and that it victimizes people, a lot of voters will know that that’s not true.

Obama should follow King Soloman’s lead and ask for “wisdom”. Rev. Wright does not speak for me or my Blackness.
Cut the Mic.
Rev. Wright is not Jesus and Obama is not….Peter. He can denie him 30 times if he wants to. And anyway I thought there was a separation of Church and State. Ministers should go back up in the pulpit and preach the Gospel and leave what is Ceasar’s to Ceasar.
Jackie B.

Clinton is a Clinton is a Clinton…she will say anything or do anything or drink anything to get elected….

It seems to me that Wright is now intentionally trying to undermine Senator Obama. But why? Hmmm.

Last I heard people STILL have the freedom of speech. Rev. Wright has a right to speak, and we have the right to disagree.

There has been a rather scary attitude in our country since the Bush people took ‘over’ that if you don’t agree with the majority then you are evil or worse, un-American!

I feel for Sen. Obama, because he is being judged by the words of someone else!

Please, people, get a grip! Wright DOES NOT SPEAK FOR SEN. OBAMA!

I am still hopeful that the American sense of fairness will win out!

Who is the real Obama? Hmmm…..Let’s see, the man is being tested with fire and you ask, who is the real Obama?! If fire cannot reveal the essence of a person, then nothing else can.

What do people actually expect Senator Obama to do ., he distance himself from the Rev. Wright controversy and yet again and again like litlle old ladies we continue to gossip and and tear this poor Senator at the very least doing his best in this throw the kitchen sink contest. In retospect Senator Clinton is not exactly a classy lady who should br running since like other back-stabbing politicians before her used anything or say anything to get elected . There are alot of other problems out there that were so focused on this issue and lord all mighty people should get a life. Senator Clinton has proven she continus to kick you even youre down so should Obama lose I will go undecided that way my vote will not go to waste.

why do you and cnn want obama to loss. you and cnn will do any thing and say anything to make sure that their is no black president. if obama losses, the world will see america as the most racist country in the world. the world is watching anderson.

Come on now; this is getting rediculous! Is there so little that his opponents can find to say about Barack Obama that they (his opponents) and the media (are you his opponents too?) have to keep harping on Reverend Wright. I listened to Rev. Wright’s comments to the press this morning and I found him informative, smart and funny; and yes, he knows his bible. Sad to say, I had to agree with what he said about the war and the way the United States has treated the poor and the disenfrancished. And I know that anyone who listened to the entire comments of Rev. Wright had to agree too.

Whoever the real Obama is, lots of people will still question despite Obama’s attempt to disassociate himself from Wright’s comments why Obama stayed and listened to these type of messages for 20 years. I understand that one doesn’t have to agree with everything the pastor says from the pulpit; I understand that the church is more than just the pastor but a supportive community; what I don’t understand is how someone who claims to be a uniter and not divisive, would listen to this kind of polarizing message from the pulpit for 20 years and not be influenced?

Perhaps Obama should get busy defining himself by his specific plans for change and buy Rev Wright a nice prolonged vacation to Hawaii until the election is over. I’d like to know the real Obama and what he stands for - without Rev. Wright in the background, and without the misstatements of Obama’s wife and himself (bitter) to cloud the issue.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Obama is not who everyone preceives him to be
Anderson I have a question for you. Why has no one in the media addressed Michelle Obama’s view about the Rev. Wright? If this story were about the Clinton’s, you can bet your bottom dollar that Bill would be getting hammered by the media.
I’ll say this to Rev. Wright. Thank you, thank you, thank you Rev. Wright. Please keep on speaking your Racism. You are killing Obama’s chances for the Presidency, and I for one appreciate it. You alone have made him unelectable, something that most have know for a long time.

that’s why you’re on the outside looking in

I would like to know why so much attention is being placed on the words of Reverend Wright when so little is said about the ravings from other spiritual advisors to Presidents and other politicians such as Billy Graham, Pat Robertson, the late Jerry Falwell, and the Reverend John Hagee who John McCain has embraced as one oh his staunch supporters?

CNN and the rest of the media should put all of this in perspective by airing some of the racist, misogynistic, homophobic and unpatriotic comments made by these and other “spiritual” advisors to the Presidents.

Maybe Wright decided Obama has the nomination about sewn up so him (Wright) running his mouth won’t hurt Obama too much.

Bravo Rev Wright! Finally the whole world gets to know more then the 30 sec. sound bites the media has portrayed. Lou Dobbs flat out HATES OBAMA and all those around him. All of his focus and comments have digs.
I found Rev Wright to be a brilliant man. I truely felt I miss judged him based on CNN’s bias. I was happy to see the entire sermon and understand where he is coming from. I respect Rev. Wright for stepping up to the plate and speaking from his heart.
This has firmed up my vote. Obama is the best person for the Job.

Nothing why should he? the reverend is not on the ballot. Why always make
supposition under speech of someone else against obama versus wright… Whats the problem with america… Don’t you prefer talk about the issue

First of all i’m a black male.Secondly if barack obama isn’t good enough for white america or others then in my opinion white america believes no black person is deserving of the presidential position.

Action speak louder than words.Regardless of rev wright,there has never been a person of color as president.So rev wright maybe correct in his thoughts.

carlton,
citizen of virginia

Firstly, I’m a 90 year old caucasian lady and I agree with EVERYTHING the Rev. Wright stated. Why do people get upset when they hear TRUTH? The Reverend even stated that OBAMA was game even after/if he wins the presidency. And we call ourselves a “great country”..and I say this with the small “g”! As much as I hate saying this, this country have not changed in any sense at all of treating ALL equally.

Sincerely

Ed, I like Obama but I don’t like his views on some issues, his Rev. I for the most part agree with him, it’s raw but true most of the time. What is wrong is how he makes fun of the Euro/ Americans that is un call for. Yet I don’t think that the Obama lovers will see anything wrong with it. My vote in Nov. is up in the air.

The reality of this situation is that this is a black tradional church and if any Black American wants to be President, 9 times out of 10 would be assicated with a Pastor like Rev. Wright. Is it fair to say that America will never have a black president because of this exact issue? This is very disappointing to Black Americans

This whole thing about “Reverend Wright”. We (whites) don’t understand the “Black Church” so we don’t know when we’re being vilified, hated, mistrusted, and we are made the root of all evil in the world. It’s true, he (a Reverend) said it, so we are all that bad! It must be true to a Presidential candidate who put cash in the collection plate to hear the hate speech every week for 20 years! That’s believing!

Obama dug himself a huge crater when he chose, freely, to hear racist hate speeches week after week. There is guilt by association, if it goes on repeatedly for decades! Wright’s rantings are not isolated acts of indescretion. He built a huge chruch with his hate. A person would have to be a moron to say this is a “sound bite”.

I beleive that Rev Wright is a man of God, But ‘ how much longer are we going to here about what has happened to the black man. I dont here the Indians making such a fuss. The Black man needs to move out of the past . I dont know of any Black men today that is being treated like their ancestors. Lets all stop looking at race and look at people as people. We are all Americans. The Church needs to keep its nose out of politics and preach the word of God.

has anyone considered the context of obama’s bitter comment as being exemplified in rev. wright’s angry sermons?
it seems like that comment about white Christians using faith and cultural practices can similarly be applied to the way that Wright’s words are construed as hateful and indignant. any thoughts?

The more Rev Wright speaks the more it becomes a problem for Obama, but as I have been saying all along this country is not ready for a black president. Look at what has happenned here, this ias gone form bad to worse and it seems to keep going on and on.
Who is Obama? that is what people will continue to say. He will be the nominee but he will not win the presidency at all.

I have heard enough of Rev Wright, he needs to shut up now.

Why, with all of the problems that we have in this country today, are y’all dwelling on this Rev. Wright person? I want to know what the candidates have to say on the issues confronting us. And let me make it clear that I am talking about real issues such as the war and the economy. Instead, all I get is irrelevancies.

When the heck is the Cable NEWS Network going to knock off the yellow journalism and give us some news?

Its sad that we, as a nation, are so defensive about our sins that we rip apart anyone who tries to point them out to us. Didn’t we nuke two major Japanese cities? Didn’t we drop bombs on women and children during “Shock and Awe” in Iraq? Come on people. We know better. If you’re ashamed of your country, don’t cover up its faults, and make Rev. Wright out to be the Antichrist, change it.

Oh my gosh…enough of the Rev Wright coverage. I have never seen Rev Wright on CNN before this election, and now he has become a fixture on CNN. He is not a candidate for the election, but CNN-you seem to be focused on trashing Obama. I have not really heard much about Hillary Clinton in the last few days…have the nominees changed CNN and someone forgot to tell us. Sorry for my sarcasm, this rev wright story is getting frustrating! Please move on…

Would this man just go away. You would think he was running for President the way this election is focused on him, and not Senator Obama. You can tell he really wanted to be an actor or comedian the way he performed on television (I WASNT IMPRESSED). Senator Obama is what this Country needs, and he should be able to obtain that office without the unpleasant distraction of The Great (humf) Rev Wright, and all of his what has now become complete stupidity. You are a Reverand act like one!

I enjoy All of the media coverage! The good, the bad, the ugly.
It constantly reminds me of the significance the Black Pastor and
Black Church has in the sustaining maintenance of the
Black Experience.

The Black Pastor and Black Church educates with
reality,equips for possibilities while promoting and
substantiating durability. Blacks are a people of
Promise, Purpose and Possibility.

Barack Obama has the compassion, competency, and
capability to reform and transform our country. If
given the opportunity, we can go where we have never
gone before!

Of all the candidates, he will evoke a new
perspective!

Cheers to a fresh start!

Naturally, since you are a Republican, your opinion would be biased….but to inflame an already tense racial politics as “un patriotic” clearly shows you do not know what you are talking about! I hope you heard Rev. Dr. Wright at the Nationa Press Club when asked about his patriotism: “I served 6 years in the military, how many deferrements/leaves did Bus and Chaney receive?”

Please next time, don’t waste the space to write such garbage if it does not benefit the discussion!

Can some one please explain to me why this is newsworty? As a white pastor, it seems to me that CNN is being racist in its coverage. It is Jeremiah Wright all of the time, yet no one can do investigative news anymore, only from youtube. This guilt by association is one way, Anderson Cooper has yet to devote an hour each day on why Hillary Clinton does not go to church. She must not because we know nothing about her pastor.

Anderson is incapable of investigating the horrible remarks made by the pastors McCain went seeking and finally gaining support from Haggee and Parsley. There are plenty of sermons to discuss with him about gays and Katrina, and that the Catholic Church is continually referred to as the whores of babylon. Nothing but a blurb, yet a whole week on the Pope’s visit, and nothing mentioned to ask McCain.

Yet, we know virtually nothing about his pastor in Arizona and the controversy of why McCain is not a member of his church. Evangelicals have a right to know about the controversial statements that his pastor has spoken. But sadly, you do not know because of your tabloid journalism. Thank you for your continual racist bias while claiming to be unbiased. Go on with your panals on black theology, yet know one is an expert or has written books on, so it is all speculation and no facts. Good job Anderson!

Race is a problem and has been one for a long time. The country has made a lot of progress, but there is still much more that needs to be done. Barack’s campaign is bringing to life issues that need to be discussed.

If talking about race is so difficult, we haven’t got has far as we think we have.

Where is all the outrage over the conservative preachers? Hagee, Falwell, and the others? This really shows how race is still and issue. So Hagee again repeated last week that God punished NOLA with Hurricane Katrina because of homosexuality….BUT NO OUTRAGE, OUTCRY, OR REPEATED LOOPS ON TV! I guess it is ok for some people to say God will punish the US, but not for others to say it.

What is the problem with saying that the US government is not perfect and has committed some atrocious acts? Should we blindly follow and accept everything that the government says is right….I guess that is how we got into Iraq.

Barack is still the best candidate by far.

Amen, Brother, Fred! Amen!

What about Obama’s comment on people being bitter and holding on to our religion. Rev. Wright didn’t say it Obama said it. Hello!!!! Now we should stay off of the Rev. and religion in politics. Obama brought it to the table then. Come on. I guess we are going to have a double standard for Obama. If it had been Hillary that made that foolish statement you would be running it in the ground. But it wasn’t.

Why couldn’t Wright wait til after IN & NC primaries?

I can’t even watch the news today - I’m overwhelmed. I will watch 10pm and that’s it. Too much of Rev. Wright all day long.

Pastor Wright is wrong and he has just set the timetable back about 12 years before an african- american will have a real opportunity to rise up to be that leader of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

I feel that if Clinton wins the nomination Reverend Wright and his large number of supporters will feel as though they are proven right as far as racial injustice in modern America. This will greatly hurt her chances of obtaining the African American vote in the general election; a vote that she desperately needs.

Tim
Nashville, TN.

What is the big deal? Dr. Rev. Wright’s message is positive and misunderstood. Hello. Did anyone hear Wright say that European Americans were at the forefront of African American freedom from slavery. Tell your political analysts to quit dissecting Wright’s every word and focus on the word of God. Then just maybe, you may be able to receive the message.

To those who don’t know who Barack Obama really is—-perhaps if you would stop shouting about him long enough to LISTEN you would realize, as millions of us already have, who and what Barack Obama “really is”.
A man of courage, a man of hope, and a man with a PLAN to turn this Nation around!
Rev. Wright has many good points- and some that to me are “off the wall”- But REV WRIGHT IS NOT BARACK OBAMA- HILLARY ISN’T BILL>

Rev. Wright does not represent the black church. He is out of touch and he is doing this for profit. He’s an opportunist and he will do anything for money.

God Bless Obama and God Bless America!

If you have any problem with the way Wrights “sound bits” that were taken “out of context” then please apply the same standard to Bill Clintons comments.

Wright has totally hit the naiil on the head. Obama is a politician and he is doing what politicians do…..

Obama is just the best politician of the bunch, hes so good he has everybody thinking hes not a politician.

Oh and a complete hipocryt, take a look at Rezko and Robert Blackwell, Jr… He might not take money from Washington lobbyist, just State ones

“You cant fool all the people all of the time, but if you fool the right ones the rest will fall behind” - Dead Prez

Unfortunately, the media and that definately includes CNN, keeps this fire going. I am so tired of all this nonsence. Don’t you have anything better to report that will actually do this country some good? All this negative political rangling just keeps me depressed. I’ve started turning CNN off because I’m so sick of it all.

The candidates are NOTdefined by the people around them so why not just give it a rest. PLEASE stop reporting this rubbish.

CNN is making their far left-wing bias completely obvious. They only publish comments that support or conform with that deranged perspective.

Anderson,
Ask these people why it is wrong for Wright to say God damn America, but it is okay for Jerry Falwell and others to say that 9-11 and Katrina were God taking retribution on the debauchery of certain Americans. That is essentially the same thing - God Damning America. The difference: Wright is black and the Falwell and the others are white. It is prejudice pure and simple. It is okay for God to damn American gays and other debaucherers, but he can’t damn American supporters of our devious exploits abroad?

All of this stuff against Barack Obama
is a complete and utter distraction.
Barack Obama is being trashed and it is wrong.
All of this is the past and I am interested in the future.
If we loose Barack Obama because of this , we may as well kiss
America goodbye and no person of substance will ever want to be a President again… so good luck America……………………………

It is such a shame that there are people as woefully ignorant as those who think Rev Wright preached the same sermon each week, three times a week, plus his bible study lessons and other ministries….all the same topic and same words for 3 decades. It was always the same (in their limited thinking) “polarizing message” each week, three times a week, plus bible study lessons and other ministries…all the same topic, for 3 decades. Wow….just amazing that anyone could be that incredibly stupid to really think snippets not adding up to 20 minutes would reflect the entire 3 decades of the man’s works…but when you live in a world where snippets are used to form views, I guess this is what you get….a whole lotta fools.

Does anyone else see the irony in a GOP advisor weighing in on how a democratic candidate should run their campaign. Inciting division within the democratic party only strengthens his parties chances come november and it seems that this is what he is doing. This is especially suspect to me given the fact that his candidate who lost his own parties nomination (what does this say about his advising anyways) is traveling the country with the presumptive GOP nominee.

ENOUGH with Wright - he IS NOT running for president. Obama has already condemned a lot of his comments and we have to move on and discuss what is really important like the economy, health care, Iraq, social security, etc.
If CNN wants to give us real news…..why not talk about the upcoming contempt hearing on 5/13 against the Clinton’s for not answering the subpoenas in their Paul v Clinton finance fraud charge? Now, this is breaking news!!!

Just to add to my initial comment we are so busy dwelling on something that has not come out of Senator Obama’s mouth that we have been able to forget about the lie Senator Clinton made.

I agree with you Bill (London, CT) We seem to think America is GOD (whoever one higher being is) We have faults too. America need to educate themself. Ask the media who trained Bin Laden? We did! Thats what Rev Wright, mean about chickens come home to roost! My husband is 15 years older then me and very educated and on top of History! Please go read and find out what we have done as a Nation. We done a lot of bad things too guys. Now that doesnt mean we are not good, we just need to make it right. We trained Bin Laden and read about where his money come from. It’s a lot of stuff us Americans has done…ALOT! We talk about Rev Wright being Patroitic, but you have Brand and Jolie Pit and others adopting babes from other countries, but we have kids that are homeless here and our people are going to Africa, China etc to adopt babies. Hell after Hurricane Catrina etc, we had a lot of African American babies they could have adopt.

Why don’t we talk about John McCain and Pastor John C. Hagee?McCain sought and accepted the support of this man and he has said that New Orleans brought about their own destruction by living in sin. He said that Katrina’s destruction was proof “of the judgment of God against the city of New Orleans.”

Now I like McCain and Obama both, but I think it is unfair to constantly attack Obama for things such as a flimsy acquaintance with William Ayers, the lunatics that support or endorse him, or his former pastor when Obama has made it clear that he does not agree with them or their comments. Barack has consistently “rejected” and “denounced” comments made by people who support him even if he has no relationship with them (Farrakhan). John McCain hasn’t denounced John Hagee’s comments and don’t look for him to either. As long as the media refuses to ask about it he will keep it to himself so he doesn’t make potential Republican voters mad.

As long as McCain and Obama are the nominees we will have a good president for the next four years though.

robert arthur preston
I thought the same exact thing.
Obama almost speaks out like a pastor in his speeches that is in his demeanor. He speaks over a crown like a professor giving a lector.
I think there is allot of black theology tyhat works it’s way into Obama’s message. It is very clear. I was reading some of the blogs today and allot of people who had already voted for Obama regretted it. This after this whole Rev Wright thing

Remember that Rev. Wright did not first approach the media. The media attacked him in an effort to shed negative light on Obama. Now the media is saying “how dare he defend himself”. What is ironic to me is that no one is playing and replaying Hagee clips and his negative views, specifically about Catholics. Why is the media not pushing John McCain to denounce Hagee? This is in essence, what makes Rev. Wright’s statements true. There is often unfair biased treatment towards black versus white even in the media. Where are the Hagee clips and why are they not being played and replayed? By the way Rev. Wright has a right to live his life the way he chooses and to state his views the way he chooses. Remember, this is a Democracy. Obama is no more responsible for Rev. Wright than McCain is responsible for Hagee. Yet we don’t see, hear, read anything from the media asking McCain to denounce Hagee and this connection even greater because McCain asked for the endorsement from Hagee. McCain denounced the negative remarks of Hagee as not being his own and Obama denounced the negative remarks made by Wright and made an entire speech. One accepted by the media and rest of America and the other is not. Again, this is an example that makes Rev. Wright’s statements ring true to so many people, especially Africian Americans. Let’s spend an entire day on Hagee

Shame on Americans and America assuming it is higher than the Word of God. Pastor Wright quotes scripture, sites sources of his arguments and calls for reconciliation from our state of confusion.

STOP! Look at the state of our union. It’s failing and the only conclusion we can draw is to point fingers and divide into our camps. Black, white, or other it’s amazing how we sink to this level everytime we face national challenges.

Senator Obama is asking us to be more than we are. He’s asking us to rise above our circumstance and become the nation we aspire to be. Instead of making changes ourselves, we wait for someone to come along and rescue us from ourselves.

If Senator Obama becomes the nominee, or not, he will continue to be the very best he can be as a Christian, father, husband, and an American. We, however, will continue on a path of dispair because we’ve strayed so far from God’s principles that we don’t recognize ourselves anymore.

It’s ironic that the truth traditionally hurts. Pastor Wright speaks and now many are in pain. Take from this what you will. I believe a change is going to come. You can wait for your favorite politician to come along and save you, Or, get your house in order because divine intervention is not negotiable.

Rev Dr. Curlie Ray Jr wrote:

“But how much longer are we going to here about what has happened to the black man?”

As long as political capital can be mined from it, a lot longer.

Threats (implied and otherwise) work too. Last year, in a speech to the Hampton University Annual Ministers’ Conference, none other than BO himself spoke of the “quiet riot” simmering among American blacks.

Yeah, yeah, maybe I’m reading too much into that. . . .

Ed I have to agree with you Obama can kiss the nomination good bye.

Just an observation- By watching Rev. Wright on TV these past few days makes good sense to me why Obama is so arrogate-

I’m sorry but Rev. Wright is speaking the truth. If people are taking Rev. Wright’s words against Obama then they were never going to vote for him in the first place. Let’s face it America he is speaking the truth. They said some really bad things about that man so he has the right to defend himself. He already had his speaking engagement set up and he has the right to keep doing them.

Tita wrote:

“What’s important to me is who can work with ALL kinds of people, even folks who’s opinions are not to their liking. ”

I agree, but while Obama gives a good speach promising to unite everyone, he has never done anything to work out comprimise with those who disagree with him. He has the most liberal voting record in the Senate. When asked why some Dems still weren’t voting for him he dismissed them as clinging to their religion or thier guns because they are bitter (too bitter to see the glory of Obama, it would seem).

Hillary Clinton has won over a lot of the Republicans who hated her husband’s administration in the Senate. She is more moderate and nuanced in her views because she has spent years listening to people on all sides of the issues before formulating her opinions.

If you are serious about wanting the candidate capable of seeing both sides of an issue - vote for Hillary Clinton.

If rich white people are running the country, what are rich black people like Rev. Wright running?

We feel Obama has learned a lot from Wright, and has a lot of the same views.

Obama spoke bitter words to the people of Pennsylvania,

This may tell us a lot more about Obama.

obama is just going to come up with another one of his speeches and put this fire out again. amazingly people will buy it AGAIN…. which is really unbelievable to me…..

It is absolutely incredible how the press is shredding Obama’s campaign by continually bringing Reverend Wright front and center of the TV screen over and over.Reverend Wright is newsworthy,yes,but to a reasonable degree.It is starting to border on the ridiculous.Reverend Wright is not running for president.To constantly sublimely attach Obama closely to Reverend Wright is genuinely irresponsible on CNN and other press.Is this really pivitol to elect Obama.What do you think he is going to do, start a campaign of genocide on the white population or maybe he is an undercover agent for Hamas.Come on, I know your more intelligent than this.Dont “wag the dog” anymore.

I’m so tired of the sound bites. As a white woman I had watched the whole sermons during this thing and it gave me a different perspective. I knew back then he was quoting a white Ambassador about the chicken coming home thing. I was hoping someone in the media would clear that up. But as the media does. He kept that going. I hope America is smarter. Find the truth America. When you can’t pay your mortgage and don’t have health insurance to save your child, spouse or parent, you won’t give a crap about what Rev. WRight said. Stay focus on what will help you. Plus at the end of the day Obama is white and black.

I can’t understand the hit job being done on Obama. After watching the complete NAACP speech and this mornings questions at the National press club and cannot see what the press is seeing. This man is brillant, well spoken, thoughtful and compasionate. The spin is spining yourself out of viewers. Not one reporter will look into the answers Mr. Wright gave, why should they, all they do is comment and based upon who your masters are, your comments reflect the masters wishes.

Keep spining, we have other sources for truthful insight as to the real story.

Barack Obama’s campaign needs to act immediately. Senator Obama cannot speak out forcefully enough to condemn what Rev. Wright has done.

It is unfortunate that Rev. Wright felt compelled to revel in his hopefully temporary spotlight. This is not helpful to the American viewer or obviously to Obama’s campaign.

This is no time to be a nice guy - we’re talking about the presidency of the United States. Senator Obama needs to distance himself - throw Wright under the bus, if you will, but he needs to act forcefully and he needs to act NOW.

I am glad for all of this to show that Racism is alive and well and the media is leading the way to show a stronger division. I love the USA best place on the Earth. But when you feel out a personality sheet one question is usually always found; What do you like or dislike about yoursellf? We don’t want to hear the ugly parts of ourselves but we are quick to point out them in others. This dialogue is good because as far as we have come as a nation we are still divided as a people.

Mainstream America is unware that attacks on Rev Wright also attack Black America. Coming from someone who actually was born and raised in the inner city, some of these pundits (black and white) are just out of touch. Wright;s views represent the majority view in the African Americaout community. This is not meant to be divisive, but to give a better understanding.

I wonder why Catholic politicians did not have to distance themselves from the Catholic Church during the molestation saga. I did not hear them apoligeing last week. Why does John McCain not have to distance himself from controversial clergy who have endorsed him?

Rev. Wright spoke the truth. The only reason you are upset with Rev. Wright is you are afraid of the truth.

It is too late for Obama. How can anyone believe the words that come out of his mouth. He is constantly turning the focus off himself and putting it back to the media, the people, to the old politicians. We can not be fooled by him any longer.

This is not about the black church. This is about Rev. Wright! This is about Obama’s judgement to lead this Country in the right direction. This is about Obama’s choice of friends, family, and associates that are anti-American. This is about why is Obama confortable with these people. This is about Obama’s inexperience to run this country.

Vote Hillay or Vote McCain

Rev. Wright is not running for president. If the Democratic Party gives this nomination to Hillary Clinton like the U. S. Supreme Court gave the Presidency to George W. Bush than I feel very strongly that every black man and woman - every individual that believes in true Democracy - fairness and what is in the best interest of this country should refuse - REFUSE - to Vote for Hillary Clinton. If we allow race,
and the views of his minister to decide for us we deserve McCain.
I have sat in church and was not in total agreement with what was said and the views of others within the congregation and those on the pulpit but I was their for one reason the word of God not the surman of the minster that was not in keeping with the word of God

Senator Obama is not quilty by association. Two of Hillary’s very close associates, Bill and Penn, were paid to lobby for the Columbian Trade Agreement, she did not reveal that to voters. Hillary is supporting the Columbian Trade Agreement just as she supported NAFTA. Right?

I think that you are out of your mind. Jerimiah Wright is correct in everything that he said. I am a 32 African-Amercian and I applaud him for standing up for himself. There is a clear distinction between Obama and Wright. The sad thing is that the ignorant voters in this country can not see the distinction and that is sad. There is a race based voting that happens in this country and there are many white people that will not vote for Obama due to that fact. Racism still exists in this country. I live in Waynesboro, Va. There are local preachers in this area that openly tell their parishoners that dating out of your race is a sin. In 2006 a white friend of mine told me that her pastor told her this. The only people that is hurting Obama is the media. The republicans put that add on television in North Carolina, and it was a smear campaign, using Jerimiah Wright. So the media put and has kept Wright in the media. There are distinct differences in white churches and black. I grew up in an all white church, and when I finally visitied an all black church, my eyes were opened. All this goes back to the scare tactics. America needs to wake up. The republicans won the white house 4 years ago with scare tactics and half truths. I think what Wright has said is accurate, Many people may not like Louis Farrakhan but you must respect what he has done for the members of the Nation of Islam. People call him an extremist for his comments, well they called Martin Luther King Jr. a communist, but they have a federal holiday named after him. Helloooooo????????
I’m really ashamed of many of the black journalists that have stood by and let Wright and Obama be crucified. Shame on you. Wright is a preacher and Obama is politician. They are two different people.

Have we heard anything about the issues this weekend? Of course not because that’s not what keeps people watching. Let’s be honest, the media needs “juicy” stories. The media chooses what stories they cover and they are choosing the drag this Rev. Wright story along. Up until yesterday when was the last time the media had any significant coverage of the NAACP freedom fund dinner? The only reason they covered it this year is because Rev. Wright was speaking and the media was just waiting for their next “big story”.

I disagree with those saying that Obama should distance himself from his former pastor, and I disagree with him doing so. He may not agree with the views of the pastor, but he has to admit and we have to admit as well that part of who Obama is today comes from him listening for 20 years to his pastor. One has to admit that the pastor did a good job, thruth is, a lot of us like Obama’s personality. By the way, pastor Wright is right on everything that he said. I am a foreigner myself adn I have seen a lot in my country coming form the U.S and others countries have seen worse. So, pastor Wright is right about the chicken.

Senator Obama can’t stop Rev. Wright from saying what he wants to say. I hope that the American people won’t judge him based on Reverend Wright.

He needs to completely distance himself and disown Rev. Wright. And repudiate any additional divisive comments he makes on race relation.

I am an African American and Rev. Wright “does not” speak on behalf of the black church. I will pray that if you’re a white working class voter that you don’t hold Barack Obama accountable for what Rev. Wright say or do.

Obama is not responsible for what his pastor says and does. It wasn’t long ago that several priests and pastors across the country were found to be child molesters, drug users and patrons of prostitutes. I hope the people of their churches weren’t held accountable for their dispicable actions.

With all due respect, can we please get back to the real issues in the campaign? We need to hear more about what Obama, Clinton or McCain will do about border patrol and illegal aliens in the U. S., the economy, education, health care, the mortgage crisis and the ridiculous $4.00 a gallon gas.

Dr. Wright IS NOT running for President. Please turn the cameras OFF that rhetoric. The American people need to see more stimulating debate between these candidates that’ll give voters a clear picture of who is the best candidate to be the next President of the United States.

He sat in the pew every Sunday for 20 years listening and supporting Rev. Wright by his presence. He has called him his mentor, etc. - please stop making excuses for him and trying to explain him. By the way - where has Michelle Obama been lately??? Did she not say this was the first time she was proud to be an American.

obama will say anything to get elected!!

but Clinton will deliver!!!
and i hope to the great god tha people will realize that sooner then later……

Senator Obama was correct about fear. I think it’s being used by the media to distract and manipulate. I am less frightened, disturbed by or shocked by Rev. Wright than I am by the media, actually after hearing him yesterday he seems to even be more sound sometimes. I am so tired of “unpatriotic” being used to silence people who speak out against unjust policies of our country.

Americans have loved this country when it was good, great and even VILE. But they did not renounce it and leave during the vile times, so why should Sen. Obama do that with his minister. Always the double standard.

What do you want Senator Obama to do? Rev. Wright is a grown man. Rev. Wright has the freedom to express himself. Why does White America insist on “shuttin’ up” Black America for expressing how they feel? Why does White America view this as “hate”? African American people feel slighted. They feel injustice. They don’t hate. They have never enslaved anyone. They just want social justice. Sen. Obama is a decent and honest man. Maybe America is not ready for this type of fresh boldness. Why are still clinging onto those same old stale lies and bigotry? Washington needs an overhaul.

What is going on with Mr. Wright? I can’t stand with his speech.

I don’t care what he said, I already made up my mind wanting to see a new young face. Keep destroying each other and America will go to the hell.

If anyone thinks this political race is not about race has their head in the sand. Black people are not for the most part supporting Hillary. Get real.

Obama has separated himself from Wright. Why can’t you just let it go; this is getting VERY frustrating. I have to turn the cable tv off, I can’t stand to listen to the next spin that’s coming.

I hope Obama continues to talk about the issues and that he takes some time to visit the factories and get into the real life of the working middle class. It would help to get away from the big presentations and get to where he can get more personal.

The last thing I care about right now is race relations or the blight of the African Americans. I say “right now,” because I’m too concerned about the economy and it’s direct effect it is having on my family…our pension is questionable, our home is going down in value, we’re getting ready to retire and we have to pay for our son’s education.

Obama needs to get the topic off race. He needs to focus on the middle class. Not only are we strong in numbers for voting…but we are the core of the economy. If we suffer…everything suffers.

David wrote: “if obama losses, the world will see america as the most racist country in the world.”

That is the last time I listen to anyone tell me that I am a racist if I don’t vote for Senator Obama. There are two other candidates in this election, both of whom have vastly more experience and are more qualified for the job than Obama. He is a fantastic candidate but to make such an absurd claim that we are all racists if he doesn’t win only proves you are completely and utterly blinded by his race.

Why isn’t the media interested in why McCain has such a poor relationship with his church, and why the only time we’ve seen Hillary in church is in the AME church when her husband was elected? If relegious affiliation is such a litmus for Obama, why isn’t it required of the other candidates?

How can anyone take offence to Rev. Wright when he says ” Americas chickens are comming home to roost” wasnt it the United
States that supplied and TRAINED Bin laden and his band of hooligans in the 80’s, wasnt it the US that supplied Saddam with his weapons of destructions, isnt it the US’s foreign policy today thats making Al queda stronger this very minute

This is just another sad case about a man (Obama) being judged by another man’s (Wright) words. What this man preaches in his sermons has nothing to do with Sen. Obama’s campaign. The bottom line is he is the best candidate for the presidency and he is being dragged through the mud for every single thing that is associated with him. The media and society, we can be so hypocritical. They only want to focus on the real issues when it’s convenient to. How come noone’s ever questioned what Clinton’s pastor has said or what McCain’s pastor has said. I’m sure they have made some candid remarks before. And let me add this, what part of his sermons snippets are not true when it comes to our government. I may not agree with the manner in which he is relaying his opinions, but he has the right to say whatever he wants. I just hope that America won’t fall into the trap of allowing sidebar topics to distract us again in another election so we can elect the best possible candidate.
The media is so good at distracting the people from the real issues, such as healthcare, the economy, unfair tax breaks, and the war in Iraq which should not have been started in the first place but that’s another topic for another day.

I am not an American. I am Canadian. I am paying more than a little attention to the campaign as it is more than interesting with the varied candidates and some of the important issues at stake and how they will be handled by whoever will be the next president

This latest fluff concerning Rev. Wright is a waste of time and detracts from this candidates platform as it is all that is being reported on lately. It is also unfair in that the other candidates have / will not be scrutinized in such a useless way. That gives them an advantage and only serves to cheat Americans out of what might be the best candidate amongst them.

Since we are forced to see Obama’s pastor, can we have equal time for the pastors and former pastors of ALL candidates?

I think that the media should put a stop to Rev Wright by stop airing his comments. He is under cutting everything Obama stand for.Please don’t give him anymore attention

I respect this man’s right to free speech and to defend himself. But, he appears to be a bit racist towards others. I think the publicity has gone to his head and he just needs to fade away, back to his life. This will all blow over if he lets it.

If Obama gets elected instead of big problems in the United States being fixed the whole 4 yrs will be about blacks and whites and we need to worry more about the war, medical coverage and jobs.

I think Hilary would be a better leader and could get on with the job at hand

Rev Wright has lost his skippy mind. I was member of his church. This is not what I was a part of. He is negating Liberation Theology. What could be more damaging to liberation than Rev Wright since Obama emodies liberation. I wrote to to him begging him to remember that there is a time for every season under the sun… including a time to be silent. As for Hillary “I regret that Repubs…” are picking up on my swipes at Obama…give me a break.

Ever think that maybe Wright is trying to protect Obama from assination? Maybe he was told to stop Obama from getting elected? My wild imagination is running away with me….hmmmm, interesting.

It’s clear that many Americans are racist. You can see it in their blog comments. They don’t hear the full version, listen to sound bites and make unsound judgements. Then they think because a black man talks loud, he is hateful. What a bunch of racists.

In one of Rev.Wrights sermons he said something like B. Clinton did us just like he did Monica Lewinski. Someone please tell me in what context this sort of comment belongs in any church.

Someone once said to me: “Don’t let your tongue cut your throat”
I have no doubt in my mind if Obama’s supporters truly believe in him as I do, this distraction is just that…….a distraction.
~tg

I heard a woman say on C-Span this morning that it is unfair to ask Obama to leave his church and disown his pastor for what he said, when no one asked catholics to leave the church when it became known that certain priest violated young boys.

I am ashamed of America. I don’t live by “sound bites”. Reverend Wright has done nothing, but quote the bible, suggested that different should not be the same as deficient and that we “Americans” are willing and commited to change. Why is the media not embracing the positive things he says? Could it be that you are trying to discourage voters and influence the vote?

I watched the enitre Associated Press speech/Q & A session of Rev. Wrights. I must say, I thought it was very interesting. He seems less of a vilian and more of a passionate pastor and man.

If you listen to Rev. Wright’s speeches and sermons in there entirety, you may feel as cheated and lied to by the media as I do.

With the exception of MSNBC, it seems new anchors on CNN and Fox have personal agendas which they are using to keep the waters as muddy as possible. Can we have the full truth please?!

This democratic race is not about race it is about the economy, it is not about pastor Wright it is about the Iraq war and our young men and women dieing in Iraq with no end in sight, it about unreasonably high oil prices, it is about health care. CNN stop the attacts against Senator Obama.

Why not explain the Dick Cheny, the vice president going to Saudi Arabia to talk about oil prices, and after his visit to Saudi, oil prices hit record prices. Why Saudi Arabia was considering increasing their production of oil to reduce the price of oil. What happened CNN?

Like it or not Senator Obama will win the nomination and the presidency.

Lets talk about the real issues!

With all due respect, You are not paying ATTENTION again. DO less talking and more listening. You cannot afford to ASSUME. That is why the country is in a mess. At least Rev. Wright has God on his side. Let’s face it, we need a new perspective in America. Rev. Wright is giving us that. Why should Obama distance himself from Rev Wright. We need “OPEN MINDS”. He did say that who ever God want to be the president, “NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO STOP IT”. That is very true. Do you think GOD wanted GW Bush in the White house? Then why is this country in a mess. Do you think GOD wants Hillary or John McCain to be the next president?

For all of you that say Wright spent 6 years in Marines and therefore its ok
Timothy Mcveigh also got a honorable discharge from the ARMY
Was what he did in Oklahoma ok ?

I love the coverage you are giving to this and I believe it is really important.

However, there is all sorts of CRAP that CONTINUES because of the current administration WHICH WAS HAPPILY ENDORSED by Sen. John McCain.

Yes, the “struggle” for the Democratic nomination is important and very interesting and of course we want to know about that. We are deciding how to vote, and your coverage makes a difference, at least for me.

HOWEVER — please give as much air time to the complete disaster we are in NOW and it is because of the Republicans and their short-sighted, isolationist, conservative ideas …

Thank you for your show and your efforts! I love you and I really appreciate the hard work you all do.

Nancy

You Obama supporters just don’t get it on these Rev Wright comments. If you turn off The white collar middle class you lose. Sen Obama has to come out and set this straight or he wins the battle but loses the war.

After listening to all of this, I am really leaning towards Barrack Obama now. Hes got to be tough taking all this. I like his calm, collective composure through this as well. If you heard today, the news said in Indiana and N. Carolina, that the people were not asking questions to him at the rally’s today about the Rev. Wright issues. SO, this tells me that the media is making more of this than what it really is, and the people are much smarter than the media thinks. So, this to will come to past.

It would be wonderful if the various news sources would not cover the Reverend Wright so much, but alas in this day and age I don’t think that will happen. I think that Rev. Wright resents the fact that Barack Obama tried to distance himself from his statements in the previous episodes and now is trying to undermine Baracks’ campaign, which is a true shame.

I think the only option Barack has is to come out strongly against Reverend Wrights’ actions and statements. I don’t think that a gentle sidestep is going to work anymore and I don’t think Rev. Wright is going to let it work. Barack has to show his distaste and disbelief in what Wright is saying and doing and make sure the news sources all cover that just as much!!!!

I remember watching Nightmare on Elm Street Part 1 and being scared out of my goard. I watched Elm Street 2, and was freaked out but not as much as before. Then I watched Elm Street Part 3 and it was like the 10pm news–mildly eventful but mostly predictable and only mildly entertaining. After that Freddy was scary anymore…it was only a movie.

Reverend Wright is real, but he’s a movie being played over and over that has scared all the people away that would have been scared. The people who are still paying attention are watching it for their own amusement and to enjoy the blood curdling screams from a “first timer.”

The GOP will soon overplay this like they’ve overplayed all their race-baiting cards and realize that Obama is not losing because he is black but is losing because of the real issues.

I DON’T CARE.

Much like I don’t don’t know or care to know the religious backgrounds and affiliations of Mr. Obama, Mr. McCain, the Clintons, the Bushs, The Reagans or the Carters. If they really influence you decisoion on who the President should be, then honestly, your the type of person that concerns me.

I want to know who is going to do something about healthcare for my daughter, the fact I paid $30 for a half a tank of gas today and why my paycheck for 40 hours of work on Friday netted me a little over $600.00 (and I have a college degree). I’m Listeningggg..

It’s about time for Pastor’s such as Wright to change his points. Last time I read my Bible Jesus died for us all. After years of trying to raise my children not to be racist, it’s hard when they are constantly holding me and my race responsible for things happening 150 years ago.

Ibelieve and I wish you would share this with the Rev. Wright, That if we could all come together and worship God and humble ourselves, get pray back in schools we might be able to save the next generation and end the race issue. The same Jesus I serve is the same as the black race Rev Wright.
God Bless the USA ; bOB sMITH

If I had known Obama had been a member of Wrights church for 20 years and had been listening to the hate and racism being spewed from the pulpit I would never have voted for him in the primary, It is for certain I will not vote for him in the general election, even if I have to vote Republican.

I am a Southern Baptist. I can guarantee you if a white Baptist preacher ever preached such filth, he would be run out of town on a rail.

If Obama can’t speak up and denounce this so called”spiritul leader”,
How is he ever going to lead this country or defend us against our enemies.

I think if I was Obama I would have to speak out against his rev because he is saying alot of things that are hitting against white people and not just white but east coast people who speak drifferently and making fun of things that is not revelant and I don’t care for his way of preaching like he is mad instead of being happy as god wants us to feel good when we are being preached to not putting people down. I think he is prejudiced. I just hope he doesnt mean he is going to be the VP. I know I am not voting for OBama IM a hillary clinton supporter but was for EDwards when he got out I voted for Huckabee. but since he isnt in any more I am for HIllary. I pray for HIllary every day that she wins 3 digit numbers over Obama after his pastor coming out again and who knows he might be at the white house seeing him every day with his extremetist and coaching him in his presidencey.. kind of scary!!!! VOTE FOR HILLARY !!! WHATEVER YOU DO,, BE CAREFUL OBAMA has something up his sleeve.

Senator Obama must surely recognize that he owes Mr. Wright nothing….Mr. Wright is not Jesus….Mr. Wright did not save your soul.

Breaking with Mr. Wright, strongly and totally does not diminish your Christianity; as Mr. Wright is MR WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS!

Mr. Wright has essentially embraced Louis Farakhan (however it is spelled) and he has called Senator Obama a liar.

Senator Obama can not let this stand. Senator Obama must make it clear, and strongly so, that he has broken with Mr. Wright once and for all time.

Then get back to the issues and stick with the issues!

The United States of America “In God We Trust”! I am so feed up with the 2008 Presidental election that I don’t care who wins I am just going to put my trust in God to turn this failing country around. I am a black woman in America who was so proud to see Obama make it as far as he has made it and I actually voted for him and it was not based on his color but it was based on his policies. However words can not expressed how PROUD I was of Rev Wright on today, to quote him come November 5th and January 27th he will still be a Pastor and to take it deeper God will still be God. So it doesn’t matter if it is Obama, Clinton or Mccain God will be the one in control just like he always has been. Anything that has happen in this country God has allowed it to happen because he has all the power to stop it. God is providing this country with a wake up call and honestly I believe that people are walking up and taking a real look at themself and how they continue to treat one another. Until there is a major change in this world and this country we have to continue to pray. Love you Anderson, keep up the good work!

Rev. Wright is not the candidate and not the issue. CNN is overplaying him. Billary’s lying and racism and McCain’s stupidity (senility?) are legitimate issues. Wright is just a red herring.

Your values and moral compass is a product of the environment and the company one keeps!

Just check out who each of the candidates have closely associated with over a long period of time.

Frank

There must be a dearth of political news, so, once again, CNN has got to bombard us with Rev. Wright. If CNN’s priority of ratings over fairness and accuracy help kill Obama’s candidacy, I hope our history books reflect this. Anderson, money isn’t everything.

While I don’t agree with all that Rev. Wright said, consider this: As I understand it, in 1985, the Reagan administration sent $7 billion through Pakistan to the Taliban and, specifically, Osama Bin Laden to fund their Jihad on the Soviets. When you fund a terrorist, those chickens will come home to roost.

Cap
Milwaukee

I agree with you about Obama needing to get tougher.. I think he needs to have another debate with Hillary clinton and he definatley needs practice with debates. WHAT is he going to do when JOHn Mccain debates him. h e keeps saying he is skinny but he is tough. well he needs to show his toughness or he won’t be our president.

If anyone has common sense, then they will see that Rev. Wright is all about Rev. Wright, and not Barack. How many times does he have to say that no one speaks for him? He does not have to get down and dirty. He can agree to disagree. Can other adults do the same?

Now let’s have more clarification about the Clinton donor’s to their library .
She is not being transparent. She is still holding back. Does anyone question this. Why will they not reveal anymore information until after the election? Is no one concerned about these issues? If it’s good enough for Obama, then why is it not good enough for Hillary to have to go through this as well. She can not stand the heat. What about Bill Clinton’s negotiations with the Columbians?

I believe that there is very little that Obama can do to stop this downward spiral.Even if he can “show some steel” the Rev has put the nail in the coffin.Just the fact that Obama was wed by this man and his children were baptized by Wright makes him forever linked to Obama.He should have tried to get him to retract his statement ASAP. hey Rev. your blowing this for your “bro”.All for a book deal! keep that smirk straight to the bank Obama’s opponents will LOVE the backlash

The only ones that keep Rev. Wright in the media is the media. If you give no coverage, then it no longer stays an issue, as Cnn and other news casts have given less attention to Hagee for calling the Catholic church “a whore,” and the ill remarks made toward the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Another double standard!!!!!

Obama needs to let the American people know that he has the ability to combat this situation. Don’t attempt to sweep it under the rug yet again. A potential preseident needs to have many sides. However, compassion and passiveness cannot be the forefront characteristics.
I think he CAN be the next president and do a fine job for the American people but he has to show his strengths in dealing with the difficult issues that will challenge him along the way. I’ll keep watching your politics with baited breath. It’s very important to us Canadians who will take the seat in November to leady the USA.

Karleen Ross
Barrie, Ontario Canada

this is not a free country ,no freedom of speech,
those who want to vote for obama will and those who will not because of his race. this is truly sad

Let’s be real!! White America can’t stand somebody like the Rev cause he makes you look face to face at what is still wrong with America, and even though the current generation did not play a part in slavery, etc… this generation is reaping the benefits of what their ancestors established in America that still treats minorities unfair!!!! There is still racism, evident by the fact that the media (white america), are using the Rev’s views and beliefs to discredit BO! However, nobody ever talks about how HC husband was the Pres. and lied about cheating on his wife, she didn’t separate herself from his immorality!!!

How can you in good conscious say you Obama’s not defined? That’s pure political rhetoric! I agree you may politically use this as fear tactic to guide the misguided in our society - isn’t that the party who should be vilified? Shouldn’t your moralistic attacks be directed toward that party? Instead our media (or, our society) accepts this evil for good; allowing the misguided politician the right of way because ‘that’s how it’s done’. Do you all have eyes and cannot see; ears and cannot hear? You sound like hypocrites!! One commentator on AC just stated empathetically JW does not represent the America’s black churches contrary to JW own announcement. However, defying common sense and contrary to the general tone of JW’s his speeches now define Obama. Does this resonate as ridiculous to any other than me? The show’s speaker opine that JW defines Obama - is that journalism? Or, just sheer hypocrisy? Our media really does need to provide a better service to the public they claim to serve!

KC

ENOUGH ALREADY! No one out here in the real world cares much about Rev. Wright and what he has to say, although it is his right to say it. I admire Obama for taking the “high road” ( there is certainly no traffic jams!) and choosing not to slug it out in the mud. I am a Democrat who is fed up with Hillary and Bill and their lies and inuendo. I wish the media would take a step back and think about their responsibility to the public……just the facts man! Tell me about what the candidates will do about gas prices, taxes, IRAQ and 4,000+ dead soldiers and thousands more wounded Vets who are not being given the kind of assistance they deserve. Those are the things that matter to most of the regular folks out there. I look forward to an Obama/McCain debate. THAT would be excellent in the Lincoln/Douglas style! I think we are capable of listening without media explanation or hype!

Rev. Wright has become symbolic for what ails this nation, this election. Rev. Wright is the shield for the racial arrows intended for Obama. That one black man must shut up for another black man to be elected speaks volumes. Is the Rev. Wright running for the nation’s highest office? You have not found Rev. Wright worth covering for 20 years. Religious leaders have always pushed us to be better than the governments that represent the people, and they have done so with good cause. I remember a religous leader preaching assasination. I don’t remember the same PASSION being shown. It is our arrogance again on display. Rev. Farakhan, shut up! Malcolm, shut up! Dr. King, shut up! Rev. Jackson, shut up and don’t show up! Rev. Sharpton, shut up! Rev. Wright, shut up! The message is called the gospel truth, and it has been used against every institution man has created. The Clinton’s have lost me. The democratic party has lost me. See, the entire nation is bitter. Barack said it correctly. Some of us will cling to to guns when bitterness confronts us. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton , some, when bitter, will cling to or reach back to racism. Some people will cling to “The Old Rugged Cross”,. The black man and the black congregation now dominate the discussion. We are not voting on economics, housing, jobs or citizenship, are we? The truth is being revealed. We cannot hide from ourselves any longer. The vote will show what America’s choice is. To quote Public Enemy, “beware of the hand when i