I doesn’t take that long with journalist like you all. If you would have been concentrating on REAL NEWS we would not be in the mess were are in right now - with high gas prices that have some people worrying about how they will get to work, food prices going up everyday, people’s children, not yours dying in Iraq and you don’t have time to mention it - THIS IS SAD! SHAME ON OUR MEDIA!

Roland, I think all three appearences were equally as good. However, I do not think that America is ready for this dialogue. If you have watched Rev. Wright before (and I have), he was Rev. Wright in all three appearences. He was not performing as Obama said. That was Rev. Wright in the raw. He stayed quiet and the media took that for weakness. I think that African Americans (at least those who are not in a state of denial) know that Rev. Wright was speaking the truth and for those who have not joined one of those “mega churches” know that that is the way that we have church.

Wright is wrong says it all!
Wrght is a fool!

Roland Martin, you don’t seem to get do you. Please when you speak please do well to speak for youself because you don’t speak for all black people. When those videos surface your were preaching black liberation instead of rejecting Rev. Wright comments. Accept it pastor Wright is wrong and Obama new it but said in the church because he needed his support. Americans are not stupid, use this opportunity to make all Americans understand that racism is wrong regardless of who perpertuates it. Instead of trying to spin it, lets continue the conversation on race. We are Americans first before blacks and Rev. Wright is clearly very wrong. By preaching to young blacks to hate America and white people how does that help them. America is a great country, talk to my parents we came year from Africa voluntary. They worked hard and were rewarded. I am bless to have visited other countries and not a day goes by without me praying for God to help other countries. God Bless America.

Roland

I watched the Bill Moyers interview and thought Wright did a fantastic job of explaining things and it left me with the feeling I had learned something. I didn’t see the NAACP speech and I’ve only seen sound bites of the National Press Club appearance but the man at the National Press Club doesn’t seem like the same man I heard on Moyers. Its unfortunate that Wright undid all the ground he gained with his behavior at the National Press Club.

I’m not an Obama supporter but I felt compassion for him as I watched his “friend” of 20 years try to marginalize his candidacy and probably destroy the friendship and trust built up over all those years. Reverend Wright lost far more than he gained in the end.
Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

As with anything in life, we are free to speak our minds, but must accept that many won’t agree with what we say. No one can speak for everyone. No one.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

I believe that Obama truley meant what he said today, and I truley believe that he was upset about the coments that Wright said, but at the end of the day this is a politician running for office, and he wants to get elected.
Also the Rev Wright has nothing to lose and believe’s in what he says. So if Obama gets the nomination and all of a sudden he is speaking again with Rev Wriight. Can the American people believe in Obama?
Remember a Politician in this country will do whatever it takes to get elected!!!!

Not to worry Roland. Hillary’s story on Bosnian sniperfire is much worse than anything having to do with Barack’s ex-pastor. Hillary told a lie, something we can be assured of that Barack has never done. The Bosnian sniperfire story will long outlast anything having to do with some paster who?

I appreciated everything that Wright said, but the reference to Obama in which he effectively said, “Obama’s acting like a politician; what else would you expect but shallow, public-minded decision-making.” That’s a horrible slam against a man who, up until now, I’ve seen as more principled than any of the other candidates. He doesn’t talk about of both sides of his mouth every other person I’ve seen from Washington.
Obama was left having to denounce a man whom he’s acknowledged that he cares greatly for, and thus looking even more like a run-of-the-mill politician.
Wright suggests that he’s taking a stand based on some divine mandate, but it’s clear to me that the man can’t see past his own pride and ego.

The Clintons former pastor was sentenced friday to three yrs in prison for inappropriately touching a 7yr old in his home last March by judge Micheal Dwyer. Why is Hillary pastor getting a pass. Why isn’t this story in the news?

Why has no one delivered this mess with Senator Obama and Rev. Jeremiah Wright at the lap of Sean Hannity of FoxNews? I saw his interview with Rev. Wright in March 2007. For one year Sean beat the drum that Rev. Wright’s church practiced separatism. It finally got traction last month. The sad thing is that Sean Hannity was willing to divide this church (that has been the object of threats on the pastor and Rev. Wright) and he did it for the sole purpose of creating another “Willie Horton”. I will never vote for a Republican as long a I live!

Senator and his family sat in this church for nearly 20 years and now he is ranting and raving about the words, sermons and teachings of that church and the Rev. Wright. The teachings by Rev. Wright and the church has not changed and Senator Obama should stand up and apologize to everyone for being so stupid. He is a disgrace to his district, his party and the citizens of USA. His judgment was lacking during this time.
Voters need to look very carefully at this, his association with Tony Rezko and Bill Ayers. Definitely, he says he is one type of man and his life’s choices prove that he is another. He needs to be responsible for his own actions and words and stop blaming others.

This is a sad day for America. Dr. Wright presented an opportunity for an open and frank discussion about race, and Senator Obama chose politics over truth. I don’t expect Anderson Cooper and the White pundits that dominate the airwaves to understand, but Obama has is either naive or has chosen the political path over truth.

BTW, I have supported Obama with my influence and support–no longer.

I heard that Rev. Wright has endorsed Hillary.

go Hill and Rev. 2008

What has amazed me about the Obama - Wright Situation is that everyone has labeled Reverend Wright Un-American, what I find Un-American are the threats he has received on his life. It is appalling that many has labeled him as an ego maniac, he is simply explaining his view. He was a Marine in the Vietnam War, in the Navy, and operated on the President of the United States at the same time when Clinton and Bush were no where to be found. Now Report THAT!!!

I wish the media would stop helping the republican party regain the White House for four more years. The focus on the election should be the real ISSUES! Rev. Jeremiah Wright must not want the country to change from the old ways. All Americans alike should put race and gender aside and report and vote on the issues that will improve the lives of all Americans. Sen. Barack Obama has in my opinion put this issue to rest and so should everyone else.

No one can make me believe that Senator Obama did not know what Pastor Wright was all about. Senator Obama said what he had to say in order to try and get back on track. I believe Senator Obama has the same views as his former pastor. Pastor Wright even said Senator Obama say what politians say. I hope the press does not continue to try and give this guy a free ride on this. There is another big story that will be out about Senator Obama that I do not believe anyone will be able to over look.

I don’t understand how Obama could be involved with a church for as many years as he was with Rev Wrights and then all of a sudden he does not express the same views. I did not always agree with my pastors, but if I ever had one that was as extreme and anti American as this one I would not wait until my Campaign was being hurt to disassociate myself from it.

It is hard to believe Obama only now sees what Rev. Wright is like. I am not sure how much of what Obama says is true and how much is not.

Obama should move on and stays on the issues. He is the next president because there is no way a Republican will be voted in the White House. So Obama should go back talking about the deplorable economy, the high gas prices, the foreclosures, inflation, and unemployment. He did everything that he needed to do today.

This is a sad day for America. Dr. Wright presented an opportunity for an open and frank discussion about race, and Senator Obama chose politics over truth. I don’t expect Anderson Cooper and the White pundits that dominate the airwaves to understand, but Obama has is either naive or has chosen the political path over truth.

BTW, I have supported Obama with my influence and finances–no longer.

Just a comment about your colleagues, Solidad O’Brien and Roland Martin, who both showed gushing support of Rev. Wright’s speech at the NAACP recently. Why is it now that Roland Martin said today that black radio will not support Wright if he continues to put Obama in this awkaward situation? And why is not one CNN moderator asking questions concerning Obama’s judgement when Obama has campaigned on the fact that he has better judgement than Hillary. This once again shows CNN’s unspoken endorsement of Obama.

Obama knew for years that this was happening and what was being said. It’s said for him to come out today and now act as though he rejects the words of Jeremiah Wright and yet he supported him for all these years.

I’m sure it hurt Reverend Wright, but I would have only asked him to wait a few more weeks and to bring the rhetoric down a notch. He has done more to hurt the Obama campaign that any one else.
Reverend Wright did what Bill Clinton tried unsuccessfully to do in South Carolina, make Obama the “Black Candidate”.
Shame on Rev. Wright for making Obama denounce him.

Excellent article, 100% agree.

Rev. Wright is wrong. Obama said the right thing, he was hurt and dissappointed that the rev. does not understand the American people and the crisis we are trying to overcome in terms of race issues. I think Obama should turn this around and use this to show people how he can bring the people together by showing that Wright is wrong. I think Rev. Wright does not want Obama to be the president. I think Rev. Wright is turned against Obama because he went into the government race. Rev. Wright does not like the government. Rev. Wright is not a man that brings people together under the love of God but rather the hate of the devil. I am impressed with Obama even though he was never my candidate. I do repect him and feel he will have another change in the future to become the president. He should now make his cause talking to these people who preach hate and try to show them they are wrong.

My take on this whole issue is…..let it go I as a citizen I feel that there are alot more issues going on. Rev. Wright is a preacher….Barack Obama is a politicion there is a diff. The media can’t make up our minds so I wish we could let this go and get on to more important things. He denouce him the first time let it be. Why is it all about Obama? does the other canidates have skeletons? or its just the minority canidate?

One can be Democrat, Republican, independent, liberal or conservative but I believe we can all agree Wright is just “too full of himself”. What a sorry “spectacle” and we, including the media, create the attention, so undeserved.

I hope Rev. Wright is never quiet.
It’s becoming more and more evident that Obama is lying about not ever having heard Wright’s comments like this.
Give me a break. It IS political posturing. That’s exactly what it is.

One of the most important aspects of a presidency is the people who are selected to surround the president. My concern is that Obama will use the same bad - or misguided - or militant - judgment in appointing members to his Cabinet and other posts that he used in choosing Rev. Wright to be his spiritual adviser. He couldn’t figure out Wright’s angry politics in 20 years? Then I, for one, don’t want to participate in his learning curve. It makes me realize that we don’t really know where Obama stands on the issues that Rev. Wright addresses.

What scares me, is that the comments that Wright has made over the past week, is something that he has been preaching for a long time. He didn’t just make this stuff up in the past few months. It is engrained in his very being. It is hate speech. It is absolutely ascinine! I feel horrible, because I have a lot of black friends. Some of whom are black preachers. Is this the preaching that goes on in all black churches? How could a man attend a church regularly with a person like this, hear his retoric for years and not be aware of what his attitudes are? He clearly is glad, even knowing that it would negatively affect Sen. Obama, to share his incredibly divisive ideas. Is this the way all black people feel? Is Sen. Obama just saying what I want to hear to win my vote, which by the way he got a few weeks ago?

Love your show but I will always maintain that the national press pushed Jerimiah Wright over and over again - clip after clip - sound bite upon sound bite. That is the reason the issue has affected a campaign that is about so many more important things. Barack Obama could not have BEEN more respectful to Rev Wright than he was in his speech inPhilidelphia - it’s utter nonsense that Mary feels he was in any way direspectful … it is Rev Wright whose behavior has been appalling. Any coverage the national press now gives to Rev Wright is simply gratuitous and frankly will be shameful. With all the problems being faced by America, shame on anyone who promotes Rev Wright as an issue that deserves any coverage. ….. ever again!

My opinion is this: Rev. Wright is an Clinton supporter.
He was called to the WH to support Bill during the Monica disgrace.
And he has just thrown Obama under the bus!
I don’t think Obama knows what happened to him. But slowly it dawns on him……hope it’s not too late.

Barack has finally shown some guts! His whole persona in the press conference shows he means what he says about Rev. Wright’s comments. He appears trustworthy, honest, and I’m definately now off the fence between him and Hiliary - he’s got my vote.

Should there be a ummm factor with the fact that Rev.Wright spoke at an event hosted by a Clinton supporter. So much trickery is occuring with this Democratic campaign that what is one really supposed to think. Obama really needs to have his guards up because the climatic end of the battle is just about to begin.

Rev.Wright is of the old school. If he really wants to make a difference he would quit bringing attention to himself. I do believe it will change a lot of people’s vote as I was set for Barrack. I’m definitely leaning towards Hillary now. At least I don’t have to second guess her.

Why are we spending soo much time on the comments one person has made? Who cares what Rev. Wright thinks or says? I am disgusted at the media, including CNN for dragging this story on and on and on. For weeks, the media have spent soo much time on Rev. Wright. There are far more important issues that can be addressed. This is no mistake that the media is trying to hurt Obama. Hilary was caught in several lies, but just says “I misspoke and I misheard” It’s covered for one day and that’s it. But yet for some reason, the media will not let this Rev. Wright issue go. Can we just get over this! This campaign has gone to the dogs

I think that the constant loop of Wright’s nonsense by CNN is doing Senator Obama no good either. STOP giving voice to Wright and he will go away. Anderson, I expect better from you.

I am glad that Senator Obama has maintained the poise and sophistication that he has been known for. The portrait of the “angry black man” does not suit him. Fair-minded people will absolve him. The rest? Well, they were not going to vote for him either.

Now can the media let the story go. Last night the media suggested he seperate and he did. Now did he say it to late. Why no story on all Catholics to leave the church where children were raped is that not hate. This is why we have race division between white and black. What and how did this story kill over 4000 Americans? How did this make America lose jobs. Please I’m losing my home. I need real answers.

I submit my continued support for Oback. I am sorry that he has to cow toe and cave in to the media over the Rev. Wright publicity. Barack Obama is not Rev Wright and Rev Wright does not speak for him. Why do you all make such a connection? It is shameful of the Media and this country’s ignorance to believe and accept this. In and of himself, Rev Wright’s NAACP speech was brilliant, literary, intelligent, articulately, eloquently delivered and conveyed real “unveiling” of our hitherto belief of the educational system in this country. Shame, Shame on all of us. Michael McCormick

I am a 56 year old white woman from Canada and I thought the Reverend Wright made a brilliant speech on Sunday night. Both he, and the gentleman who introduced him, destroyed the caricature that had been created on YouTube and allowed me to absorb and enjoy an ethnic experience quite different from my own.

What has transpired since has been beyond belief — is Hilary Clinton orchestrating this media frenzy in order to alienate and divide Obama’s black constituency? Are we going to see the black community turn on each other over who they support in this fight? Why else are Barack Obama and Jeremiah Wright being tortured in this way?

t looks like a schoolyard fight with silly, nasty surrogates like Lanny Davis heightening the tension, urging the combatants on with no thought to the collateral damage to the Democratic party and the American people. I am sure it can get much worse.

To what depths can this campaign descend, and in front of the whole world! How embarassing for good and decent Americans who deserve better!

Is this a set up by the Obama campaign to be rid of Jeremiah Wright once and for all by having him go out at this time and make outrages public statements and in turn Obama rejects and cut’s his ties? A way to head off possible attacks on Obama by Republicans during the general election?

Looks like Obama’s judgement is so fragile and changed in between his speech in Philadelphia and today. How can he stand on critical decisions as a president?. He has proven that he can disown his promises in a month..as he has disown his Mr Wright today whom he was not willing 3 weeks back….

Bottom line….It appears like Obama is a good person but not good enough to stand for critical decisions which matter to the millions of people and he needs to demonstrate much before he is given a chance to become president.

I’m concerned, as others should be, that if Obama becomes President, how will he suddenly develop the ability to judge abilities and character of potential cabinet officials and other high level positions that he will have responsibility for appointing. He couldn’t even judge the character, personality and beliefs of Rev. Wright after having a friendship and relationship with him for 20 years. What kind of people will we end up with in the leadership positions of our government.

I’m surprised the news commentators haven’t picked up on this yet.

I applaud Senator Obama. He has taken the high road for quite some time. Reverend Wright is arrogant and ignorant. How could Rev. Wright be so egotistical to possibly sabatage the campaign of the Senator. I am an african american woman that attends a large african american church that has thousands of members and I have never heard a pastor conduct himself like this man has. He does not represent my views as an african american christian. I support Barack Obama. He has stood for what I believe in . It is time for CHANGE. We can’t allow the country to lose focus on the real issues. It is time to move on.

As a Christian, I can’t believe a pastor (that was said to have lead someone to Christ) would respond in such a manner. Even if (just assuming) the pastor wasn’t an unbeliever, He’s not supposed to respond in such a manner. It’s so obvious that the pastor has a hidden agenda.
That is preposterous.

Wright came off selfish and arrogant and almost lunatic. I was appalled. Obama deserves better. The timing of the interviews as well as the quotes are unforgivable.

Well you are correct. I dont see Wright saying any different from what the snippets being shown on TV so far. I really dont. In fact Wright just added more of his thoughts to before.

The question is why Obama denounced it today, when he compared Wright to his granny before. Do you think, he is just another politician?
If so, I would think Clinton is far better, just because she has more experience.

Roland- I have great respect for you and your opinions and for that reason I am fascinated by how you felt so compelled to be supportive of Rev. Wright on Sunday night. What happened in that room that made the people there feel so supportive?

I think the story here is that there is something in Rev. Wright’s message that resonates with people who are not outwardly filled with hate until something is stirred inside of them by this charismatic and angry person.

The positive here is that this country is being forced to discuss the issue of race and that is a good thing. It is time that we do whatever we must to become one nation under God… for all people.

One white 66 year old woman(me) has had it with Rev. Wright. I have supported Senator Obama from the beginning and will continue to do so. As someone said, Rev. Wright has his own agenda - whatever that may be.

My hope is that Senator Clinton will have enough class to not respond to Rev. Wright’s posturing and certainly not in a negative way for Senator Obama. She and the former President have disappointed me immensely during this campaign. They have stoop to new lows that I never in a billion years thought they would do.

Senator McCain has plenty of class and will handle this appropiately.

Senator Obama, carry on. We are behind you all the way!!

If Mr. Obama means what he says, the minimum response is to resign his membership in the church of hate and predudice and move to a church of love and respect. I’ve heard words, which is all you hear from Mr. Obama. I’m not moved by Mr. Obama’s words. Action is what is required. If there’s not concrete action, he can forget my vote.

Firstly, in the outset, I was a Hillary supporter, but five months ago, I switched, and gladly embraced and continue to embrace the brilliance and hope within Barrack Obama.

Now, the reason for this entry, which is my first time I have ever written anyone in the media concerning anything…

I am really tired about this ridiculous story and continued play it is getting in the media and in the press. Yes, the most recent stint was Rev. Wright’s own doing and was an example of how ego can get in the way of common sense and decency.

Now, I will say that the speech Rev. Wright gave at the NAACP was incredible and eye opening, in a very positive way. So much so, that I made friends of mine watch it and see how intelligent the Rev. is and how moving his speeches can be…and by the way, I am a white male, 28 years of age, living in California…

Now, a quick tidbit of information that I find very interesting…although I am sure this will make headlines tomorrow as it is all over the net tonight…

Wright was invited to the National Press Club by a journalist and minister who supports Clinton. (Interesting! right?!) and very politically transparent.

The Tribune reports that Wright was invited by Barbara Reynolds, a former USA Today editorial board member who has written on personal blog of her support for Clinton.

BINGO! and there you have it…who’s behind the curtain? do we even need to ask this anymore

When a criminal is acquitted… its a TYPE 1 ERROR. But when an innocent man is convicted… its TYPE 2 ERROR (disastrous). We don’t want to purnish an innocent man… Senator Obama has done nothing wrong.

Rev. Wright did nothing to help Obama and that is sad. He is supposed to be supporting his member and friend. Move on Media Rev Wright is not as important as you make him seem.

Obama 08

What is wrong with you guys? The media has blown this way out of proportion. Why are you not having specials on why Catholics are still Catholics after the pedophile scandal? According to the media logic, every Catholic should be a pedophile. What about Hillary and her affiliation with the Methodist church. Their fundamental belief is that gay people are sinners. Why hasn’t she denounced the Methodist church? According the the media’s logic, this means Hillary is against gays. How can this be if democrats believe in the opposite? Here you go CNN… a news scoop. Hillary is a Republican in the disguise of a Democrat.

THis is how ridiculous you guys are. Give it a break. THere is only one reason why this is a main issue. THe media. Then you ask if it will go away during your programs as if you have nothing to do with propagating the issue.

I’m staring to believe the conspiracy theorists about the media.

In my view, Rev. Wright comes across as being a very selfish man with very controversial beliefs . His comments have been divisive, destructive, racist and hate filled.

On the other hand, I still do not believe Obama has never heard this side of Rev. Wright before. I’m sure during the twenty years he was a Member of the Trinity Church Rev. Wright must have shown his true colors. One doesn’t just take on that kind of nasty and that much hatred over night. Therefore, I believe they have both “mis-spoken” and are deserving of each other.

Congratulations to the Senator from Illinois! What a shrewd campaign strategy! Rev. Wright speaking at the Press club. Deal with this now so that the Senator can face the controversy that won’t go away to his greatest advantage, with a disgusted look on his face tagging this as “Old News” during the nationals should he take the nomination.

Where else have we sent this look and heard these words when we knew it was a loosing situation. “We’ve heard enough debating no more debates, I want to campaign.”

Whoever his campaign manager is…is a genius. Is this Rev. Wright … or…is it Carl Rove?

“Listen to your heart. Never stop listening.”
Henry Quick Bear, LAKOTA

i am beginning to get sick of people placing blame on the media. it’s a simple cop-out. WE control our media. WE control the channels we watch and the papers we read just as WE control our government. yes folks, we do. this is a CONSUMER society, as much as i hate the fact sometimes, it DOES continue to keep the power in our hands. so, if you wish for change to come, we have to remember that this is our country and if we don’t like it we should fight for a change and not simply pass blame.

why don’t the media and ALL the evening news shows just let the issue die? I am just sick of hearing about Jeremiah Wright day after day.

It is unfortunate that Rev. Wright will have a very negative impact on Mr. Obama’s chances for President. Even though I’m a Hillary supporter, I don’t wish this on anybody. I hope that people will get past all the “noise” surrounding Rev. Wright and see Mr. Obama for who he is, not for who his pastor is.

I still don’t get it….why all the hype???? what rev wright say and what obama say are diffrent. rev not running for pres i really don’t care what he say. I care about what clinton and obama say….here we go again making mountains out of mole hills… and the rev said he was speaking for himself not obama or anybody else…lets move on america plz

I am very disappointed in your conduct over TV as to the damage done to Barrack Obama by his pastor.Example- you let the black commentators go on and on but cut short what Gergen and the other commentater could add if you give them a chance. Don’t you realize this black pastor has caused Obama to lose the election. Any comments from now on will not change the minds of voters who are totally disgusted,Obama has lost his chance ot be elected.

What might hurt Obama are not Wright’s attacks on his political integrity. Rather it could be Obama’s packaging of himself as someone who can bring discordant views to the table and achieve positive change. If he wasn’t able to effect cooperation from someone who purportedly supported him, does that reflect on his ability to gain a consensus from those who will vehemently oppose him?

The “best” political team out there has once again lost their credibility, as their love afair with Mr. Obama continues. It is as if they all starting holding their breath yesterday when the new Wright controversy exploded and began breathing again after Obama’s press conference. Who I am most disappointed with however, is Candy Crowley. When asked about Obama’s tone, she emphatically cried out how angry and upset he was, that he was sweating, etc. and actually added, “you couldn’t tell on the television screen, but in person, it really came through.” Come on! Candy, I expected so much more from you. Please, try to hide your support for Obama when you are reporting.

I am sorry to say this but I think the last few days in the Obama campain have confirmed my worst fears. I know Obama is a great guy with an even greater heart but he is not ready to be the leader of the free world, he is not electable at this time in this country. Only a bunch of liberal extremist would think an unknown African American man with a Muslim name and extreme radical connections could be elected president in 2008. I am sorry but ain’t gonna happen! I would like to disclose: I am liberal and a supporter of Senator Clinton.

Rev. Wright didn’t go looking for the media. It was the media that came into his Church and took pieces of his sermons. They tried to destroy him. When he speaks out, telling the truth about the injustices in this country, now you want him to shut up. No ! Let the truth ring out…

I watched the NAACP speech and Rev. Aaron’s introduction and was moved. I agree that “different does not mean deficient” but it appears to me that Rev. Wright has allowed his “difference” with Barack to overshadow the two main points, which are that these two are long time friends, and Barack didn’t disown him in the past despite the calls to do so. In the end his statement that Barack was just a politician seemed to crush Obama who probably would have remained silent. It is disheartening, because it’s like watching a father and son argue in public. And I for one was happy that Obama didn’t denounce Wright in the past. There is something to be said for loyalty. Unfortunately there are some who were just chomping at the bit waiting for this break and are happy to see that it occurred. I believe that Obama will more than likely when the nomination because today he was human, and people felt his pain.
Hayward, CA

If Obama is ultimately not the Democrat nominee he can lay his loss right at the unworthy feet of Jeremiah Wright. Obama is drowning in the flood of Wright’s egomaniacal, destructive tirade.

Richard D.
Marietta, GA

Thank you Roland for the excellent insight. Rev. Wright a man I did not know and now respect, was inexperienced with the press.

Like the questions given to Obama in the last debate they were not designed to bring out the actual man but make him angry and do damage to himself.

It’s a shame Obama now has to do as the Republican party wants and throw Rev. Wright under the bus which adds more fuel for them.

Rev Wright is a man stuck in the 1960s. He is one of the old radical elements, who still lives in bitterness. Radical elements may start a revolution but they cannot finish it; they burn out. Obama is a whole different person. He is a politician of 21st century that does not share the bitterness and radicalism of Pastor Wright likes. He is full of energy and deeply believes in the greatness of USA. He also believes USA has changed for the better. He energized our youth across the racial, economic, religious, etc divides.
Obama has not boxed himself on the race issue either. He talks about both sides of his heritage with proud and tries to build bridge for same. Althought Rev Wright himself is a product of races, he never acknowledges both sides of his heritages, let alone trying to build a bridge. Obama respected the pastor, only denounced his words, yet the pastor, stuck in old politics, is set out to destroy Obama’s chance. Thus, Obama has done the right thing to totally denounce him now. Enoguh is enough.

This is not so much a comment but a question that I hope you could investigate. I heard on MSNBC, tonight, briefly - there were no details - that a Hillary Clinton supporter ( and a member of the Speaker’s Bureau) was instrumental in getting Rev. Wright invited to the Press Club.

Is this true? Is it relevant?

I think that it is vital for the media to NOT invite Rev. Wright to their shows in the future. It does not serve our democracy to give one person the power to influence our democratic election. What can we do about that?

Today’s events with Obama having to literally choose to be a man without a church, disheartens me about American. Guilt by association is rampant in our society and drives divisiveness. Obama is a man who has told the American people that he would be honest to them and today he has bared his soul for the world to see. Unlike the flip flopper Mc Cain or Hilllary who thinks that we are all so stupid that she can tell or sell us anything and we will vote for her. It is up to the media to let this tragic divorce be replayed over and over on our tv screens. Enough already. Let’s get on with protecting our country from the special interest and the devastation of our economy that has been created by the untruthful politicians.

All I have to say about Rev. Wright is that he has lost his mind and I really think that he is being paid to keep this up or he really hates Obama

I think once again Obama has said how he feels about his pastors statement now if anyone talks about it that tell you where they are coming from.
Why has nothing been said about Hillarys person being responsible for Rev Wrights coming to the press club.

Can you please stop playing with the Rev Wright story. I feel sorry for for the elderly pastor and for Obama who shoukld be our next President if anyone in America had a lick of sense

Roland
I think once again Obama has said how he feels about his pastors statement now if anyone talks about it that tell you where they are coming from.
Why has nothing been said about Hillarys person being responsible for Rev Wrights coming to the press club.

Far too much weight is being put on Obama’s relationship with Wright and it has been blown way out of proportion. I have witnessed and listened to many people in my life as have we all. We listen, then chose to dismiss or agree with what people say, our character develops over the years based on these agreements and disagreements and this is the person we become. It is clear, very clear, that Obama is not a reflection of Wright, not by a long shot, so to characterize him because he attended Wright’s church for so long is way off base. It is time to focus on what Obama himself says and ignore what Wright, or people who want to characterize Wright, have to say as their opinions are irrelevent. Let’s move past this nonsense and start talking about what we are going to do about the Iraq war, what we are going to do about the environment and what we are going to do about health care. Enough of this soap opera!

Mr. wright is supposed to be Obama mentor and inspiration, his words are his words, and his actions are more than words, wright has done some good but that doesn’t excuse what he has done, he has to stand by everything, you cant do good and do evil and say well he has done good, evil and hate more than out weigh any good he has done, and as for Obama, he was the one to say he was his mentor and shouldn’t he be held accountable for that

A 3-Front War: I believe that CNN’s coverage of the presidential election has been good in many respects. However, I think they and the other media have completely missed a very key aspect–that Barrack Obama is fighting a 3 front war–against Hillary Clinton and her surrogates who are running a very negative, and I would say viscious campaign; against the conservative Republican politicians, including the Bush Administration, who are fighting against Barrack Obama and for Hillary Clinton because they believe they can beat Hillary Clinton–and they do not have a playbook for Obama. And against rightwing media and conservative pundits mascarading as political analysts who oppose Barrack Obama for the same reasons as the conservative polticians.

Facing this 3-front war, Obama is still prevailing! It shows what a strong candidate and a high performance and effective politian he is.
I sincerely hope he wins because I believe he is exactly what this country needs–an honest, high integrity and highly effective person!

I don’t normally voice my opinions, but people need to know. Like it or not, Rev. Wright is still a representative of God. Whenever you disrespect God’s representative, you disrespect God… No matter how crazy he may seem. This man is just trying to defend his name and his church. He knows that he does not speak for Obama, and the media brought this innocent man in for nothing. The speach that he made at the NAACP was just a speach that anyone would normally hear at that type of event. As far as the last speachm that was out of pure anger which I do agree was uncalled for. I am a minister that has a clear understanding of the way both of these gentlemen feel right now. The best thing that can happen for USA is, for us as americans, not to let this create hate among White/Black America as well as Young/Older America… Which is what’s happening. Older Black Americans against and views of every race against one another.

The one thing that is certain about Barack Obama is that he is ethical, moral, principled, and honest which makes him the furthest thing from the typical “politician.” If Obama were Clintonesque, he would have “dissed” Rev.Wright when the original “sound bites” came out.
Instead, he did the principled thing not the “politically correct” thing; he denounced Wright’s comments, not the Rev.

Senator Obama is a man of great character. I admire him and will vote for him.

I would like to see ALL the media display just a bit of “character” and move on to what is truly important to us all. Has all the media totally forgotten that Americans are still getting killed in a war that should not have happened; that truckers cannot afford to deliver goods which is driving prices up and out of control; that Bush has not idea what is going on in America with respect to the economy and home foreclosers; that Katrina victims are still not back in their homes and are having to tragically live in mobile homes that are unsafe; etc. etc.

Why not give us all news we CAN use; like what is the difference in each of the candidates platforms. Bring in some economists that can talk about what the candidates need to do to help the economy; this would help us make informed decisions; stop already with all the pundits. Be responsible. I would send this message to the other news stations; except CNN is the only one with an easy to access space for providing ones comments.

All the outrage from Rev Wright about what whites have done to blacks and no mention of the Clintons and the Rwanda Genocide.

All the hurt feelings, and speeches, from Obama about Wright and not a word about the 800,000 blacks butchered to death in Rwanda.

All of Roland’s comments about Rev Wright and nothing about the thousands of black women, young & old, raped and mutilated.

Although America had a legal UN obligation to intervene, Hillary urged Bill to stay out of Rwanda to keep her health care plan on track.

Perhaps the Clintons thought no one will care about the worst genocide in African history - not even African-Americans.

They were right.

Anderson, I am a regular fan of your programme, my comment about mr Left is that the media should not give any coverage for irresponsible pastor as Mr Wright. Some people naturally do not like progress. The media has make him feel the ways things are going now. Please help stop playing stupid images of his words over the air.This guy care only for his self,I wonder how he is a pastor.

In listening to Obama’s remarks today I still can’t beileve he had not heard the remarks before. He was there in that church for 20 years - surely this was not a one time event.

Wright was great on Bill Moyers. He should have stopped there and he would have looked like a voice of reason and a real pastor.
Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

I can’t believe Rev. Wright made a fool of himself. He is truly brilliant, but walked on the opportunity by “clownin” and acting out.

Had he explained his views in a poised and confident manner, people would have had a better understanding of him.

He squandered his opportunity by “acting a fool” on stage. You see, we are not talking about how he said we should bond and embrace our differences. That’s not being talked about, because of the mockery he made of himself.

Obama did the right thing today by denouncing him. Thank Godness. Now go sit down Rev. Wright! You’ve wasted your 15 min.

I’m appauled!

After 20 years of a relationship with Rev. Wright, while in the church or as a friend of the Obama family, the influences have played out with Mrs. Obama, as her comment that she is finally proud of America. Where did this idea come from, the pulpit? I feel Obama is trying to distance himself now, since it will affect his chances of becoming the next president.

Obama is an eloquent speaker. I’m sorry he did not come out and speak on his feelings earlier. I will not vote for Obama in this election.

Obama has listened to this man, Rev. Wright for some time. he listened to tapes of his sermons when in collage. He spent years at his church. He wrote a book, used his sermon as title. Last year prayed with him before starting his campaign. He said he hadn’t heard any of the things Wright spoke of??? But in his speech in Philly, he said he had heard some controversial things in the past. What has he heard????What is the depth of their relationship???? He spoke today because he had to for political reasons.. I also think Ted Kennedy did not like to hear that he can not speak good English. i wonder if he told Obama to get rid of Wright. This Wright business is not over yet. There is too much still out there.

At the risk of sounding like a raving-lunatic-conspiracy-theorist - it sure seems fishy to me that Wright decided to do this now.
Why would he pull this stunt knowing that it would (probably) kill Obama’s chances to become the nominee? Why would he try to get in the way of a major step in smoothing race relations in the US? This doesn’t make any sense.
In the last few weeks everyone has been saying Obama was unstoppable - his opponent should drop out. It’s been said that the only thing that could save HRC now would be a catastrophe in the Obama campaign. Enter Rev. Wright - creating a catastrophe in the Obama campaign. Coincidence? They say we all have a price. Did someone meet his price?

Anderson,

Has anyone asked the question …How did this Rev Wright so called …”New Conference”….happen?

Do you know it was iniatied by the Clinton’s New Media Team. This is just another example of Bill and Hillary’s dirty politics.

Please investigate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well Obama is done, wright has damaged his campaign dramactically and truly dont think he can not recover now. The republican machine will still use this against Obama. Wright will come back and still haunt him..

It’s not credible that Obama has never heard Wright’s message of hatred and divisiveness. Why, then, did Obama continue to attend that church for 20 years??? So much for Mr. Obama’s “judgment.” This isn’t change……..it’s politics as usual.

Roland,
Just a few days ago you were telling everyone that they needed to listen to the entire GD America sermon, not just the sound bites, because it was out of context. Now, after the National Press meltdown, you seem to be backpedeling big time. Maybe you should try to be more objective as a comentator in the first place.

Oh please. How can you say because Rev Wright served in military he’s untouchable as far as disagreeing with his polit. views.? Also, military men HAVE been known to turn against the administration. You can still be a bigot or anti-Semite if you’ve served in the military. It’s the fact that the person who has this anti-American sentiment is Barack Obama’s guide and mentor that is not sitting well with some Americans.

Obama is being criticized ad infinitum for waiting “too long” to respond to Jeremiah Wright. He waited one extra day. One strength of Barack Obama is that he waits and carefully measures his response to a crisis or an attack. He always hopes that a situation can be defused rather than escalated. This will serve him well as President. We do not need a hot head in the White House. How nice it will be to have a President who pauses and thinks before speaking and before acting and who then acts appropriately and definitively.

Reverand Wright didnt suddenly have these views, he has had them for many years, and he has expressed them in his sermons for all that time.
Obama is not being honest when he claims not to have known the reverand’s beliefs before now. Give me a break.
Obama should have disassociated himself from the reverand when he made his decision to run for the senate. Not wait till now when the stuff hits the fan.
This is a failure of judgement. He should have known that the reverand’s statements would one day become a problem.

Mr Martin,

I’m sure you are in a difficult position; Rev. Wright speaks highly of you in his public presentations. However, Rev. Wright has done nothing wrong. Freedom’s allowed by our constitution should not be condemned by anyone. Senator Obama can defend himself and there is no reason to escalate this situation. Why not focus on the good of Rev. Wright and Obama? CNN was all for 100% coverage of Rev. Wright. Now what?

Are we finally ready to get back to the issues of the presidential campaign? As a long time, conservative republican, I found Senator Obama’s comments today well thought out and well stated. It demonstrates that he DOESN’T play politics as usual - just what his campaign promised from the start. How about spending the next week, leading up to some very key state votes, to differentiate the two Democratic candidates (and there are some), along with comparisons to the Republican candidate? I would suggest that your audience would welcome this; I know I would.

Rev. Wright’s speech on Sunday was a foreshadow of what was to come. I sat in my living room disgusted by the comments that he was thoughtful and funny. He was devisive and ranting beginning that night.
This was Obama’s wake up call. People will betray you, we have enemies who are determined to destroy us and it is time for Obama to take a stand. He is going to have to be tough to lead America from day one.

You cannot go to a church for twenty years, choose to be married there, have your children baptized there and not know the beliefs of the minister. By staying in the church, Obama was saying that he accepted what was being preached. Obama even called this minister his “mentor”. We all saw the clips of the congregation laughing at and applauding the outrageous ideas of Wright. Yet, today, Obama called the congregation “good people”. This cleartly shows where Obama’s head is!!! Indiana and North Carolina, you know what to do!! HILLARY 08!!!!

Americans are not stupid people and most realize that Obama has to say whatever to distance himself from Wright’s words. If he has been his ’spiritual advisor’ for 20 years, are we really suppose to believe in some half-hearted speech that he now doesn’t agree with Wright? Please! Let’s not forget that his wife made some remark about being proud to be an American for the first time , his remark about the typical white person, his remark about bitter, and on and on and on. All this fits in with what Wright has been saying. All of this in just a short few months, maybe weeks….what else is there? We are talking about the President of the United States! Scary….

In some way Rev. Wright reminded me of those old testament prophets shaking finger and voice at the powerful. But with the press club performance he turned into a racist and a buffoon.

Obama is a once in a lifetime candidate. I am in the demographic that is supposed to support his current opponent. I don’t. I want Obama to be president. I hope our electorate turns out to be as good as he is.

Mike, KD, Xtina, and the rest, it’s funny how you say what you say. Obama is his own man. He should answer for himself. Not for what someone else says. This guy is running for the highest office in America. And some parts of the world. Guilty by association is in effect only if he is still getting advice or being mentored by this guy. The sermon is something that was preached years ago. Obama’s public records show that he was not present when the speech was given. So it is true that maybe he didn’t know the whole fact. But let’s get serious here for a second. What is this really about? We all know that if Obama was White with such a lead on Hilary, he would have been tossed out long since. Furthermore, if it was Hilary in the lead, I think by just a half a percentage point, white America would have forced Barack’s to drop out. Wright is your tongue in the public. He says what you don’t want to. He says what you are thinking. Don’t think for a second the black people are not smart enough to pick up on this. How many other presidential hopefuls have ran and been elected who the public did not know much about. White America working Americans using the scape goat that they don’t know Barack, and that he needs to come to them and introduce himself. Well, how well did you know the current president when you voted for him. look at how many jobs he has preserved for you and how much he has done for the white middle class. We are in a recession, gas prices are high, food prices are going up and we are in a war that is costing us a billion dollars a day. Something to think about. Stop using Rev. Wright to stop Obama.

there are no more excuses for Obama to cling to.
His “major speech “on Pastor J. Wright was nothing more than his usual rhetoric. and now his Pastor Mentor Friend of 20 years is even more vehement and radical. Speeches alone are not eniugh
to explain Obama’s poor judgement.. He said it in his speech and is on record. ” I could no more disown him (Pastor Wright) than he could disown his own church” Obama’s words did not ring true.
ACTIONS ON HIS PART WOULD HAVE SPOKEN LOUDER THAN HIS
REPEATED RHETORIC. HE SHOULD HAVE LEFT HIS CHURCH
A LONG TIME AGO. AND DECLARE TO US THE REASON (PASTOR WRIGHT’S RACIST SERMONS). READ THE ENTIRE PASTOR’S SPEECHES AT THE NAACP AND NATIONAL PRESS CLUB.

Let me first say I never had any intention of voting for Obama. I believe that unity between blacks and whites has been more improved due to the Obama campaign, I think Rev. Wrights statements in his sermons especially the attitude, arrogance and indifference displayed in the past two days have been a set back to all of us who want this country move forward.
Kimberly, Las Vegas

Roland Martin the man who just a few days ago was boosting what a great man Jerimiah Wright is and defending his sermons.
What a difference a few days makes. Obama and Roland represent the same thing “Change” to whatever is going to benefit you that day.
Take a stand and stick with it.

Roland Martin-Hypocrite

Barack Obama-Bigger Hypocrite

Jerimiah Wright-Priceless

you know, i am not quite sure what to be more unsettled about…ms. clinton’s unabashed pandering (and truly foul lies about bosnia and snipers) , or mr. obabma;s associations. i guess for me, his honesty and ability to confront the latest hurdle tossed in front of him (not without genius exactitude in terms of propaganda from the other candidate, such is war). i watched your show (as i flip back to fox, just for laughs) tonight, and i can’t really reconcile the need for such devision between not only the races, but between women, homosexuals, intellectuals, trades people, and so on. ay, such is the plight of the whole hearted.

It sadden me that so many American people just don’t get it! I am so sorry to see Obama and his Pasture’s relationship damaged. Rev Wright’s opinions are understandable because of the time in history in which he has lived. We love Obama because he understands how tire the American people are of the divisions we deal with everyday be it racism, lack of health, using attack tatics to solve issues. the war, oppression of others attacks like we seen today. It is a sad day if all it takes is Rev Wright’s speech to change how the America people vote

The world, the media, everyone needs to re-focus their attention on the main issues here and STOP being sidetracked by this one individual, Reverend Wright. This is one of the problems we need to learn to rise above as intelligent people. We waste more times and energy reporting and discussing issues that are insignificant and has no value or merit because this is what most of the people want to hear. How many times do we have to hear or see re-runs on this footage? Why should Senator Obama or I, if I were in his situation, continue to apologize for the words spoken from another’s mouth and not his own? Everyone knows that no one can control or dictate the words or actions done by another. So why are WE trying to make Senator Obama responsible for the words and actions of Reverend Wright, just because of their association? Let the real truth be told! Some of the people are frightened to know that there is a strong possibility that we could have a black president for the first time in history. So, we start to look and build on every negative aspect that surface to stop this from occurring. The media continues to plant and repeat these negative messages and images of Obama so that the people will not vote for him. Let your thoughts and mind be not shadowed by this smoke screen at hand and yet to come, because your heart knows the real truth even if it goes unspoken. Let’s move on….

I COULDN’T SAY IT BETTER, SO I WILL REPEAT WHAT MARIE SAID:
You CAN NOT go to a church for ‘20′ years, choose to be MARRIED there by Pastor Wright, have your children BAPTIZED there by Pastor Wright and NOT know the beliefs of the minister!
By staying in the church, Obama was saying that he accepted what was being preached. Obama even called this minister his “MENTOR”. We all saw the clips of the congregation laughing at and applauding the outrageous ideas of Wright. Yet, today, Obama called the congregation “good people”. This cleartly shows where Obama’s head is!!! Indiana and North Carolina. It also explains Ms. Obama comment about not being proud of her country until ‘now’.
EITHER SENATOR OBAMA IS ONE BIG HYPOCRITE OR SIMPLY LACKS THE GOOD JUDGEMENT NECESSARY TO BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT!

I can’t believe all these people, talking about I can’t believe that Obama was a member of this church for so long and didn’t know what was going on. When in reality this is not the first time that a person has been caught off guard and felt let down by a church. The Catholic Church had its down falls and if you think about it I bet you can name a lot more. So it shouldn’t be a surprise preachers are only human.

The Truth hurts, so I know this won’t make it onto the Blog, but it needed to be said anyway.

I am amazed at how many people say Rev. Wright is speaking the truth. I am white married to a Native American, with a sister who has been married to a black man for 35 years, and we have alot of mixes of race in our family. Most people that I know, are so worried about thier own problems, they aren’t trying to keep other people down. Believe it or not, we all are just too busy for that, so it bothers me that I am somehow lumped into that sort of group. Black racism isn’t any more acceptable than white racism. Putting down people because of the things that thier great, great, granparents did, is unjust. My grandfather was persecuted in Hungary and left for America at age 8. His parents did not want him to hang onto bitterness and anger , and I would not want to.

Everyone agrees that we need to get back to the issues, but the reason this Wright situation is so importend is that if Obama lied about what he knew and when, is important.
If he, as Wright seems to indicate, believes in the same values and sees the world thru the same galsses as his pastor, we need to know.
How else do we know how much, if anything, of what he tells us is true and he will work toward these goals?
Once he is in the white house it’s too late.

I have heard so many mis representations of Rev. Wrights speeches,and I have to say just how onesided the media is, you chastize a man for telling the truth, about a double standard country, OH how one can say those things,well he’s tell the country just whats wrong with the country, I reject Obama for his rejection of someone who is speaking the truth, yes Obama is being political, he wants to save face with the white establishment, so he disavows what every black person knows as the truth, saying he want to bring this country together, I say what pipe is he smoking, as long as people cannot face the fact that different isn’t deficient, and white isn’t superior to black, brown, red or yellow but we all bleed the same and made the same. can we overcome seperation and discrimination, the first thing Obama and the american people need to come face to face with is as the rev. stated that we are all made in the image of our maker, even though the white race seem to think he made a mistake when he created people of different colors, in gods eyes we are the same.

Rev. Jeremiah Wright you have made yourself Saul and Barach David. Rev. you had your day and you stated the truth on Friday and Sunday, however on Monday you were out the box. Did you not get enough sleep the night before. I believe if you can’t say anything good about a person/people than don’t say anything at all. Rev., why would you take an innocent politician and belittle him in your condescending way and think you can get away with it. Rev., please use the wisdom God gave you and let this young man dream his dreams. Rev. stop chasing Barach now, don’t you remember the story of David and Saul, repent turn from your antiquated thoughts and pray. David wins in the end and Saul dies with a broken heart. Nobody owes you anything, you of all people know that we’re here on this earth to help others. Let Barach live his life, God can payback better than you or I ever could.
Barach loves you like you were his Father, just like David loved Saul.
Always think before you speak. You have become divisive! Have you seen your Monday morning press conference? I don’t think you saw your behavior. This can pass, so let it and get back to doing God’s Work.
Peace and Love, Deb

Brother Roland! Where is your empathy brother? The Reverend was just telling it like it is you know and we know that we must be as one. The Pastor has the right to denounce Obama and you know what Brother Martin, your boy is not in the clear when he knew about this every Sunday at Trinity Christ. Roland you are cool but man when the timing is right you come out and defend Barack when God himself knows full well that Pastor Wright did nothing to Obama except tell it like it is!!! Brother Roland even Reverend Al Sharpton agrees with Pastor Wright how is it that you disagree with the truth of the people. Brother Roland Farrakhan even agrees with Pastror Wright. We are united in this and we must overcome and let the people see the light. God bless brother Roland!

This is so very sad it truly makes me want to cry I saw today the hurt in Obama as he stood before the nation having to do the one thing that he did not want to do, the one person that he was willing to risk all for. For weeks now Obama has had people from every aspect of the media and political arenas insisting that he go beyond denouncing hurtful sermons insisting his separation and denunciation of his pastor, having to endure the possibilities of a failed race to white house because of his refusal to do so because of his love for this man that has been a special part of his and his family’s life. This pastor baptized him and his children.

What most in the white community do not understand is the close relationship most blacks have with their pastor, that relationship may not necessarily be personal or one on one but it is one of the heart, especially if he or she was the instrument used by God to draw you to Christ and doubly hard if that person is an elder. We as blacks have a fondness for our elders so much so that we will tolerate a lot of things from them that we will not from others. Whether we agree with them or not we love them. In most black churches we are FAMILY and as in every family we disagree if that pastor is an man he becomes a father, brother, son and yes an uncle to his members. It’s amazing that most whites do not understand that . They have said so many times over these pass weeks they don’t get a lot of things, well for us we don’t get the fact that they don’t get it! How can they be in churches for so long and not become FAMILY? Not understand Obama’s relationship with pastor Wright?

Most in the black community are angry that whites have asked Obama to leave his church, we’re thinking how dare they even have the nerve to ask this, it’s almost like asking most blacks to leave their home!
We were so very proud that Obama was not willing to denounce his pastor, Obama knew he could not do this he knew blacks would think the worst of him. After all Rev. Wright did not do say anything wrong and plus he was at home when he said what he said, how dare they come in our home and take what was said there and demand that it is wrong, it;s not as if there were lies to hurt anyone, there were no secrets, the doors of the church were open to welcome all, but they went in and came out with deceit in hearts to misuse what we said and then put us on display for all to pass judgements about our church, the heart of our culture.

The only way for us to accept Obama rejection of Rev. Wright is if he did something intentionally to hurt campaign and / or any group, that’s the only way for an denouncement, well he did just that, he went TOO FAR on Monday, he should have left the other two days events as well enough. So Obama had every right to do what he did today!! Only it is of very sad for both Obama and Rev. Wright, I hurt for both.

In this controversy regarding why Sen. Obama has attended this particular church for so long and that it infers that he agrees with everything Pastor Wright preaches, I think it is worth noting that individuals attend a given church for far more reasons then “The Pastor”. Church is often a place that has great programs for our kidz, that fosters relationships with others of like faith that support and encourage growth as a person and spiritually. Many parishiners I would say don’t agree with everything the Bible says or everything the particular denomination holds as truth let alone what the pastor preaches. Simply, selecting and attending church is not just about “The Pastor”.

Sandra Boland

why do you think he went downhill, well I must say if the truth hurts you need to wake up, nothing he said even though you thought it was offencive, was said to open up you eyes and minds, Obama is being political the rev. stated that and politician do just what politicians do, spin and say thing they know people want to hear, but the rev. was saying what they don’t want to hear, truth about seperation and desegration, superior and inferior, when I first heard those soundbite of Rev. Wrights I was taken back, but after hearing the whole sermon and all of his speeches the Moyer, Naacp, and the press club in its entirty, not bits and pieces, I had a better understanding and a respect for what he was saying, I’m not a follower of Minister Farakhan, but he to has worked hard to free black men from drugs and low esteem, the opposite of what our society is and has done for years of incarsation not rehabiltation, the truth hurts white america

I know the Obama’s were affiliated with this church 20yrs, however I don’t think that the relationship that Barack said they had (”He’s like an uncle to me”.)was indeed a close relationship.

After watching Rev. Wright’s speeh here in Detroit I was willing to give a pass on some of the comments he made,specifically the comments made toward Pres. Kennedy and the way he spoke, they highly offensive and disrespectful of a deceased president. But the speech here in Detroit was over all well done.

But the spectical at the national press association was over the top. He threw Obama under the bus the first chance he got. It almost seemed as if he was mad at Barack.

This situation has gone to far, the media has played a major part in grinding this story to death. However, my prayers and support go out to Sen.Obama and Michelle because I know this was not an easy decision to make. We must all remember that we are human first and life is real regardless of your ambitions and goals. I respect and support his position and I hope we can move from this tragic story.

Ava Obama 08!

Most people seem to have forgotten that Obama is the one that connected himself to Rev. Wright. The press did not, and Clinton did not. He did that all by himself. He has gone to great lengths to be sure everyone knows that Rev. Wright has been his “spirital mentor” for the last 20 years. Obama listened to Rev. Wrights tapes, and Rev. Wright was also his inspiration in his book about Audacity. How could he not know about Rev. Wrights opinions? Did Obama make it all up? Perhaps he lied. What is the truth?
Or has he only attended church when Rev. Wright didn’t rant on and on with his hate and divisivness? Did he only listen to the tapes that did not include the hate and divisivness?
Obama is playing both sides. One side has to be a lie.
The things that Rev. Wright says is very relevant to Obama. The press does need to keep covering the Rev. Wright story and not be side-tracked by the Obama campaign that so desperately is trying to “get back to the issues”. Rev Wright is the issue since it says how Obama makes choices in his life. If Obama has been so wrong about Rev. Wright even though he has know him for nearly 20 years, how can Obama be trusted to make decisions for the United States?

Des Houston,

How dare you speak to something you have no clue about first of all the fact that you would suggest that your parents be spoken to back your comment says a lot, you are obviously a young person, that’s fine, nothing wrong with being young, but being young would mean that you are not old enough to understand and appreciate the depth of this situation at hand. What we are dealing with here is a man (Rev. Wright) that has lived here in a nation that he loves, but in a great many ways did NOT love him back, but has been guilty of inflicting a unspeakable amount of PAIN more sudden NOW, but at one time his time if you will they made an open sport of doing so. THAT’S A FACT! A fact that unless you experienced it YOU my friend know NOTHING ABOUT!!

Now this thing about you being an American before you were black!! That my young friend is the most foolish thing you said yet. Are you to suggest that you skin did not become black until or upon coming to America? What I would suggest YOU ASK your parents if they have the same view as you on the matter because I’m am most willing to bet that if they are at least 40 years or more they will attest to things that they obviously have not shared with you about their black experiences whether in Africa or America. Ask them if they became black only after coming to America?

It is more than ever apparent that Senator Obama doesn’t have the judgment to become President at this time.

We need a leader.

As a Christian it really troubles me to see a professed man of God be so dismissive of Obama. Here is a man born to a white mother and a black father watching as his pastor totally disregards his birth legacy. I had initially thought that Rev. Wright was unfairly depicted but his performance over the last few days changed my mind. I also think that it is sad that other Christians are holding Barack hostage for the foolishness of his pastor. I believe Obama when he stated that he had not heard Rev. Wright ’s hatred filled sermons because that would be disrespectful to his grandmother that raised him. I also believe that he is a family man and he would not subject his daughters to a conflicted hate filled message knowing that they have white grandparents. Hopefully the wisdom of our elderly and the freshness of the new generation will see though the media circus and realize this simple fact. Barack Obama loves his parents and his grandparents and the conflicted views of Rev Wright that have been recently revealed to him are a contradiction to that love. So Barack did the right thing today in totally distancing himself from Rev Wright.
donna vaughn

I can understand Obama renouncing Rev. Wright as the crackpot he is.
HOWEVER, I can’t believe he and his wife sat in that church for 20 years and NEVER heard anything similar. It just doesn’t make any sense. Rev. Wright MUST have said similar things during all that time.
Seems too convenient to say he was “never there” when he made those comments.

Liberation theology is misguided & distorts Christianity.

Christ was crucified to liberate all people from sin & eternal death.
He promises Paradise in Heaven for Eternity with Him; not on earth; this valley of tears & suffering.
In Jesus’ own day different groups were wanting him to be the type of Messiah that they wanted Him to be; & for preaching God’s true plan He was murdered out of envy.

Rev. Wright is just another misguided, though decorated, leader who has lost his way & is leading people astray; off of the narrow path to Christ. I guess he thought he could improve on Christ’s Way.
It’s of utmost importance whom we choose to follow. We have so much false advertising in this world that I believe we have forgotten how to discern what is noble and true.

Our lives must be full of daily good works to help and love those less fortunate than ourselves. Weakness, selfishness, sloth, fear, greed & lust for power are main obstacles to a better world filled with loving compassion. Sound religion & govenrment can be beneficial instuments to peace & prosperity for all people. It’s up to us; we the people.
Let’s move on from Rev. Wright & not give him anymore undeserved publicity. We truly could use some good news for a change!