Comments on: Back to the Future: Obama's Pastor Plan http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Dr. Jim McClinton http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-145274 Dr. Jim McClinton Tue, 06 May 2008 03:23:13 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-145274 Amy - What’s The Problem? I don't understand why Senator Clinton is continuing... I don’t understand what the Super Delegates are waiting for… The truth is: Obama has ran an almost Perfect clean campaign; he has changed the way a campaign could/should raise funds; he has raised more money than all the candidates put together; he has won more pledged delegates; he has won more - if not every caucus; he's won many more states; more Super Delegates has endorsed him during the course of the Primary (Clinton’s SDs endorsed her much earlier); he has more celebrities and/or Stars that have endorsed him; more Senators have endorsed him; more of Clinton's supporters have crossed over to Obama (non of his supporters have left him for Clinton); he has the ultimate majority African American voters; he’s won the majority up-scale -educated voters; he is the only nominee that has had more Republicans change over to the Democratic Party (Obamacans); he's ignited/inspired the largest young adult and college students to register and be involved in the voting process that historically never happened before - that I know of... he’s the only candidate who is far from being an Elitist than Clinton or McCain, considering where he came from and how much money he has/made last year; and, he has been the most inspiring and exciting presidential nominee, since President Kennedy! The only nominee that's become a National and Global MOVEMENT...! Amy – What’s The Problem? I don't understand why Senator Clinton is continuing... I don’t understand what the Super Delegates are waiting for… The truth is: Obama has ran an almost Perfect clean campaign; he has changed the way a campaign could/should raise funds; he has raised more money than all the candidates put together; he has won more pledged delegates; he has won more – if not every caucus; he's won many more states; more Super Delegates has endorsed him during the course of the Primary (Clinton’s SDs endorsed her much earlier); he has more celebrities and/or Stars that have endorsed him; more Senators have endorsed him; more of Clinton's supporters have crossed over to Obama (non of his supporters have left him for Clinton); he has the ultimate majority African American voters; he’s won the majority up-scale -educated voters; he is the only nominee that has had more Republicans change over to the Democratic Party (Obamacans); he's ignited/inspired the largest young adult and college students to register and be involved in the voting process that historically never happened before – that I know of... he’s the only candidate who is far from being an Elitist than Clinton or McCain, considering where he came from and how much money he has/made last year; and, he has been the most inspiring and exciting presidential nominee, since President Kennedy! The only nominee that's become a National and Global MOVEMENT...!

]]> By: hana http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-145258 hana Tue, 06 May 2008 03:11:09 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-145258 I have been wondering since the issue of a candidate's pastor has become an issue. I wonder why Clintain's and McCain's pastors are not being scrutinized? I don't think they will be as colorful as REverend Wright, however, since the media seems to think that a candidate's church and pastor is important, let us see from who and where they get their spiritual 'influence.' I have been wondering since the issue of a candidate's pastor has become an issue. I wonder why Clintain's and McCain's pastors are not being scrutinized? I don't think they will be as colorful as REverend Wright, however, since the media seems to think that a candidate's church and pastor is important, let us see from who and where they get their spiritual 'influence.'

]]> By: Norma J http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-143261 Norma J Sat, 03 May 2008 15:03:05 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-143261 Holmes, your one smart cookie...I also feel that it was staged, I counted over 20 "change is coming", in the remarks the Rev. made at the Press Club. Holmes, your one smart cookie...I also feel that it was staged, I counted over 20 "change is coming", in the remarks the Rev. made at the Press Club.

]]> By: Benny from Philadelphia, PA. http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-142425 Benny from Philadelphia, PA. Sat, 03 May 2008 02:22:22 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-142425 Amy , you are a disgrace because saying what is true about Obama is STRANGE to you. A person like you finds it difficult to win respect of intelligent and responsible people. Amy , you are a disgrace because saying what is true about Obama is STRANGE to you. A person like you finds it difficult to win respect of intelligent and responsible people.

]]> By: nate http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-142113 nate Fri, 02 May 2008 23:58:02 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-142113 Obama's unfortunate connection to Reverend Wright has already damaged his image with discerning voters who vote regularly. If he should be the Democratic nominee, he will most certainly be defeated by John McCain in an 'electoral college' process regardless if he wins the popular vote. History will note this in its archives. Obama's unfortunate connection to Reverend Wright has already damaged his image with discerning voters who vote regularly. If he should be the Democratic nominee, he will most certainly be defeated by John McCain in an 'electoral college' process regardless if he wins the popular vote. History will note this in its archives.

]]> By: cj-delhi ny http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-142112 cj-delhi ny Fri, 02 May 2008 23:57:59 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-142112 I am a white, blue collar working female, 42 years old and I am voting for Obama and NOTHING can change my mind unless maybe, I witness him sticking a needle in his arm. I watched the moyers/wright interview and i thought that Rev. Wright was brilliant. He seemed like such an interesting guy and knowledgeable about the bible as well as world issues, again i thought he was brilliant. I understood why Obama called him his pastor and had so much respect for him. I understand the fear in my fellow white, blue collar working brothers and sisters, but i truly believe that Rev. Wright is harmless and that all of this will later bring us all closer. I am a white, blue collar working female, 42 years old and I am voting for Obama and NOTHING can change my mind unless maybe, I witness him sticking a needle in his arm.
I watched the moyers/wright interview and i thought that Rev. Wright was brilliant. He seemed like such an interesting guy and knowledgeable about the bible as well as world issues, again i thought he was brilliant. I understood why Obama called him his pastor and had so much respect for him.
I understand the fear in my fellow white, blue collar working brothers and sisters, but i truly believe that Rev. Wright is harmless and that all of this will later bring us all closer.

]]> By: Lora Buchanan http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-141889 Lora Buchanan Fri, 02 May 2008 20:20:14 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-141889 Can anyone seriously believe Obama attended that church for 20 years and remained unaware of Rev. Wright's schtick? Please! Can anyone seriously believe Obama attended that church for 20 years and remained unaware of Rev. Wright's schtick? Please!

]]> By: Nick http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-141765 Nick Fri, 02 May 2008 18:17:22 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-141765 I have no idea, why CNN asks your opinion. All I have heard from you are emotional outbursts that are blatantly Republican biased and not accurate or analytical at all. You are just a milder version of Ann Coulter. I don't know if you were dumped by an African American or what, but you seem to have trouble identifying with blacks or whites. When it suits you, you pretend to be black, but you are too young to have experienced black life in the USA unlike rev. Wright and have not got the intelligence to be able to understand that you cannot know how they feel, and be able to find the logic in their outbursts. Secondly, has anyone got the intelligence to identify scare mongering by applying guilt by association? How many times must a man say "that’s him and this is me”? I hope MSNBC does not stoop to your level, just to get attention. I have no idea, why CNN asks your opinion. All I have heard from you are emotional outbursts that are blatantly Republican biased and not accurate or analytical at all. You are just a milder version of Ann Coulter. I don't know if you were dumped by an African American or what, but you seem to have trouble identifying with blacks or whites. When it suits you, you pretend to be black, but you are too young to have experienced black life in the USA unlike rev. Wright and have not got the intelligence to be able to understand that you cannot know how they feel, and be able to find the logic in their outbursts.
Secondly, has anyone got the intelligence to identify scare mongering by applying guilt by association? How many times must a man say "that’s him and this is me”? I hope MSNBC does not stoop to your level, just to get attention.

]]> By: Sean in Dallas http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-141698 Sean in Dallas Fri, 02 May 2008 15:46:19 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-141698 So when is Amy Holmes going to make some more predictions? BTW Ms. Holmes, It is unbelievable that you foresaw these events back in March. I mean, you were spot on (still waiting for the 527 ads)! I have a prediction as well... Rev. Wright isn't finished. He feels disrespected by Senator Obama. When Reverend Wright is angry with you he starts taking shots at you. That's what the whole thing is about for him. He feels snubbed by Senator Obama. Now that Senator Obama has started not only speaking out against RW's comments but publicly challenging his character the sparks will really start flying. I mean, after all RW has to defend himself doesn't he? So, my prediction is that RW will denounce Senator Obama stating that he and Michelle knew full well his views and concurred with them for almost 20 years. This will further call into question the good Senators electability in November. Wright will single-handedly bring this campaign's progress to a grinding halt. Once Obama has lost the nomination Wright will be able to say "I told ya so". And he will. Sean Sean So when is Amy Holmes going to make some more predictions?

BTW Ms. Holmes, It is unbelievable that you foresaw these events back in March. I mean, you were spot on (still waiting for the 527 ads)! I have a prediction as well...

Rev. Wright isn't finished. He feels disrespected by Senator Obama. When Reverend Wright is angry with you he starts taking shots at you. That's what the whole thing is about for him. He feels snubbed by Senator Obama.

Now that Senator Obama has started not only speaking out against RW's comments but publicly challenging his character the sparks will really start flying. I mean, after all RW has to defend himself doesn't he?

So, my prediction is that RW will denounce Senator Obama stating that he and Michelle knew full well his views and concurred with them for almost 20 years. This will further call into question the good Senators electability in November. Wright will single-handedly bring this campaign's progress to a grinding halt. Once Obama has lost the nomination Wright will be able to say "I told ya so". And he will.

Sean

Sean

]]> By: patt http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-140667 patt Fri, 02 May 2008 01:42:59 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-140667 Wright is not wrong, he is outspoken, flamboyant and a narcisist. I have never considered who a candidate's pastor was in previous elections, and do not see any reason to do so now. It was a great flap, continously fanned by the media, and really, how important is it? I am more upset about the question of elite.. I hope our president is the smartest man in the room, and surrounds himself with such. The votes of the PhD's are as important as the votes of the GED's. Let's leave religion in the church. Wright is not wrong, he is outspoken, flamboyant and a narcisist. I have never considered who a candidate's pastor was in previous elections, and do not see any reason to do so now. It was a great flap, continously fanned by the media, and really, how important is it? I am more upset about the question of elite.. I hope our president is the smartest man in the room, and surrounds himself with such. The votes of the PhD's are as important as the votes of the GED's. Let's leave religion in the church.

]]> By: Sean in Dallas http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-140605 Sean in Dallas Fri, 02 May 2008 00:37:56 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-140605 I really love Amy Holmes. She's my favorite republican. Always courteous, usually funny, cute as a button (she prolly hates that), and does an excellent job of framing people and issues according to her parties wishes. I have to say Ms. Holmes that your "plan" sounds pretty close to what's already happened doesn't it? I mean, take out the 527 ads and your pretty much up to date on things. What's next? I guess Rev. Wright and Senator Obama will have to go on a denouncathon before this thing finally goes away for him. Great read Ms. Holmes! ;) Thanks! I really love Amy Holmes. She's my favorite republican. Always courteous, usually funny, cute as a button (she prolly hates that), and does an excellent job of framing people and issues according to her parties wishes.

I have to say Ms. Holmes that your "plan" sounds pretty close to what's already happened doesn't it? I mean, take out the 527 ads and your pretty much up to date on things. What's next? I guess Rev. Wright and Senator Obama will have to go on a denouncathon before this thing finally goes away for him.

Great read Ms. Holmes! ;) Thanks!

]]> By: Peggy Shelton http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-140229 Peggy Shelton Thu, 01 May 2008 18:54:33 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-140229 Hillary said it best "It took a Clinton to clean up the mess after the First Bush, and it just May be we need a Clinton to clean up after the second Bush!" I don't know about the rest of you but my financial security and our schools were in a lot better place in the 90's than they are now! Hillary 2008 Hillary said it best
"It took a Clinton to clean up the mess after the First Bush,
and it just May be we need a Clinton to clean up after the second Bush!"
I don't know about the rest of you but my financial security and our schools were in a lot better place in the 90's than they are now!
Hillary 2008

]]> By: Peggy Shelton http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-140218 Peggy Shelton Thu, 01 May 2008 18:42:03 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-140218 I would like to know what Questions , Michelle Obama answered. I heard her say a lot of words but I heard NO answers. I felt her attitude was very inappropriate. I didn't expect her to grovel but I do think she should have shown more openess. I would like to know what Questions , Michelle Obama answered.
I heard her say a lot of words but I heard NO answers. I felt her attitude was very inappropriate.
I didn't expect her to grovel but I do think she should have shown more openess.

]]> By: Paul-Williams http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-140201 Paul-Williams Thu, 01 May 2008 18:11:14 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-140201 Obama is a fraud! Enough said. Obama is a fraud! Enough said.

]]> By: Y http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-139883 Y Thu, 01 May 2008 05:23:54 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-139883 I'm so glad the Rev. Wright thing has been put to rest. And if the Republicans & Hillary want to keep riding on Wright then my argument to them is since they've decided that a persons church is going to be the determining factor of becoming President, does that mean that out of the thousands of Americans attending Rev. Wrights church, John Hagees church, Rod Parsleys church, Jerry Falwells school and Pat Robertsons school, not one of them can become President? These are all Christian churches with similar Statements of Faith, with pastors that have various questionable points of view, but they never waiver from the truth of God's word. Thats all we should be looking at. A church is also a place of fellowship, family and friends.

If the Republicans want to continue criticizing Obama for faithfully attending a church since 1992, then I also want them to publicly say to all the children, youth and members of those churches that they have bad judgment and they should never consider becoming President of the United States. If the Republicans cannot do that, then they should zip it.

]]> By: olokpade akiotu http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-139856 olokpade akiotu Thu, 01 May 2008 04:57:49 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-139856 Obama is only crying now that the polls are down, simply confirming what his pastor said! Had he been leading Hilarry by double digit in national pool he would go on the campiagn trail and brush the issue off his shoulders! Now he and his wife want us to move on when since 2001 when the first issue about his pastor's preaching the very sunday after 911occured! Give me a break, I listen to Michael Moore on Lrry King tonight, he just like all obama supporters credits obama for not supporting the war in irag but hey simply forget to state that obama changed his mind in 2004 when he was supporting John Kerry, that's another politician for you! Obama is fake! Obama is only crying now that the polls are down, simply confirming what his pastor said! Had he been leading Hilarry by double digit in national pool he would go on the campiagn trail and brush the issue off his shoulders! Now he and his wife want us to move on when since 2001 when the first issue about his pastor's preaching the very sunday after 911occured!
Give me a break, I listen to Michael Moore on Lrry King tonight, he just like all obama supporters credits obama for not supporting the war in irag but hey simply forget to state that obama changed his mind in 2004 when he was supporting John Kerry, that's another politician for you!
Obama is fake!

]]> By: jes http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-138486 jes Thu, 01 May 2008 00:50:22 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-138486 HI Amy, Do you think because Obama has denounced Rev. Wright & his ministry the Rev. will write a bestseller? If the Obamas become the "First Family" Wright will have plenty of ammunition. For over 20 years he was the advisor, confidant, friend etc. to both Barack & Michelle Obama. Now that Obama has disowned him Wright will be free to tell all I betcha he will. HI Amy, Do you think because Obama has denounced Rev. Wright & his ministry the Rev. will write a bestseller? If the Obamas become the "First Family" Wright will have plenty of ammunition. For over 20 years he was the advisor, confidant, friend etc. to both Barack & Michelle Obama. Now that Obama has disowned him Wright will be free to tell all I betcha he will.

]]> By: anita http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-138434 anita Thu, 01 May 2008 00:17:10 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-138434 First of all we are all human and will fall short and should not be judge by man but by god and you better believe god know our hearts. This is sad that rasicm is going to the devil in the race and cause all of us a great pain of financial and mental hardship in the future. First of all we are all human and will fall short and should not be judge by man but by god and you better believe god know our hearts. This is sad that rasicm is going to the devil in the race and cause all of us a great pain of financial and mental hardship in the future.

]]> By: Larry http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-138421 Larry Thu, 01 May 2008 00:10:16 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-138421 The ONLY reason Barack said what he did is because it may affect his campaign. Everything Barack responded with in relation to what Rev. Wright said was ALL about me,me,me. The ONLY reason Barack said what he did is because it may affect his campaign. Everything Barack responded with in relation to what Rev. Wright said was ALL about me,me,me.

]]> By: em http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/30/back-to-the-future-obamas-pastor-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-138420 em Thu, 01 May 2008 00:09:15 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=805#comment-138420 to all the people that ask WHY did Obama stay in the church for 20 years, im asking the same question about all the catholic people that went to curch every sunday KNOWING what was going on behind closed doors; about all the people that after the sex scandal exploded STILL contnued to go to attend service in these same curches. And why all the catholics are still catholics after knowing that most of the high power KNEW and did nothing. Isnt this a bit more scary than listening to the ranting of 1 guy? Grow up ppl and stop repeating the same questions! to all the people that ask WHY did Obama stay in the church for 20 years, im asking the same question about all the catholic people that went to curch every sunday KNOWING what was going on behind closed doors; about all the people that after the sex scandal exploded STILL contnued to go to attend service in these same curches. And why all the catholics are still catholics after knowing that most of the high power KNEW and did nothing.
Isnt this a bit more scary than listening to the ranting of 1 guy?

Grow up ppl and stop repeating the same questions!

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