Posted by JCE
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For the record, I am not a staunch Obama supporter.
Now that that is out of the way, the latest news stories regarding his former minister have left me wondering just how much the good reverend was paid to make his retarded comments. Support him or don't support him, Barack Obama has never, not one time ever, shown any hint that he shares the views espoused by the reverend.
Quite frankly, I am embarrassed on behalf of every reasonably intelligent American that Obama has been forced by the media to defend himself against the view expressed by Mr. Wright. No clear thinking individual could listen to those views and think Mr. Obama supports them. If Mr. Wright is not being paid in an attempt to sabotage Mr. Obama's candidacy, then he is simply trying to grasp a moment of limelight and in doing so presents himself as batshit crazy. Let's face it: Statements of reason do not sell papers or increase ratings and Mr. Wright realizes he has a captive congregation sitting on the other side of the television or newspaper.
What he may not realize is the damage he is doing to his reputation, to his religion and to all religion in this country. I, for one would be thrilled to see all religions forced to shut down, but that would be neither fair nor reasonable. As it is, I am content to envision millions of Americans make a noise of disgust every time Mr. Wright is shown on the news and point to him as yet another example of religious nutjobs. Although to many of us, every religion is full of nutjobs at least Mr. Wright's ability to make a spectacle of himself keeps the other moderates on their guard to watch their own religious leaders for signs of fundieism.
So, keep on talking Mr. Wright - most of us aren't listening. Mr. Obama - you are not personally responsible for this man's insanity and while I may not have decided whether or not to vote for you, if I don't it won't be because of anything Mr. Wright said.
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2 comments:
Just as ridiculous is the fact the Rev. Wright is having to defend himself. I am ashamed that Obama felt he had to distance himself from the Rev. When you listen ... and comprehend Rev. Wrights comments in full context ... he is correct for the most part. This whole uproar is over words and speech taken out of context ... it is the normal right wing play that the general public is suckered into every time ... AND THAT is what is so ludicrous.
"No clear thinking individual could listen to those views and think Mr. Obama supports them". And no clear thinking individual could pretend to know what others think and support when their heads hit the pillow at night. If Mr. Wright and many others in that chruch believe those things why is it such a leap to speculate Obama thinks the same way?
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