Comments on: Obama minister under scrutiny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Wondering http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729833 Wondering Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:01:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729833 I'm sure there is a context to what he is saying that the excerpts are taken out of. That said, much of what he has said is still true. I'm sure there is a context to what he is saying that the excerpts are taken out of.

That said, much of what he has said is still true.

]]> By: Kenneth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729828 Kenneth Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:01:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729828 Ok Obama, you already denounced his comments. You may want to "Reject" them too before Hillary's camp starts to act like you did not. Ok Obama, you already denounced his comments. You may want to "Reject" them too before Hillary's camp starts to act like you did not.

]]> By: Kennis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729825 Kennis Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:01:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729825 Proof that what Geraldine Ferraro said was true. Anyone out there willing to call Minister Wright a racist? He's also saying that Obama being black matters in this race, anyone .... anyone? OF COURSE RACE AND SEX MATTER PEOPLE. But I sincerely hope that when we go down and vote we also consider what the candidates have actually done. Obama has graduated law school and won a few elections. But what has he done or achieved since being in office??? Both Clinton and McCain have REAL achievements that they can be judged on, not rhetoric and promises. Proof that what Geraldine Ferraro said was true. Anyone out there willing to call Minister Wright a racist? He's also saying that Obama being black matters in this race, anyone .... anyone? OF COURSE RACE AND SEX MATTER PEOPLE. But I sincerely hope that when we go down and vote we also consider what the candidates have actually done. Obama has graduated law school and won a few elections. But what has he done or achieved since being in office??? Both Clinton and McCain have REAL achievements that they can be judged on, not rhetoric and promises.

]]> By: Steve Johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729822 Steve Johnson Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:01:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729822 Rev. Wright' hostility toward America in general, whites and Israel appears to be very deep-seated. It is hard to believe that Sen. Obama could have such a close and lengthy relationship with Rev. Wright if Sen. Obama truly "deplores" the Rev. Wright's views on these issues. It would be instructive to see if there is any documentation of Sen. Obama disavowing positions taken by the Rev. Wright prior to his senate or presidential runs. Rev. Wright' hostility toward America in general, whites and Israel appears to be very deep-seated. It is hard to believe that Sen. Obama could have such a close and lengthy relationship with Rev. Wright if Sen. Obama truly "deplores" the Rev. Wright's views on these issues.

It would be instructive to see if there is any documentation of Sen. Obama disavowing positions taken by the Rev. Wright prior to his senate or presidential runs.

]]> By: Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729819 Independent Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:01:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729819 If it's Obama's people it is freedom of speech. If it is ANYone else, it is racism. Haven't we learned the rules of the new politics yet. Get with it- that is how every day will be, if Obama should be our next president. Obama= divisive. Don't let the media persuade you to believe that it is Clinton who is divisive. That is just the acceptable Hillary hate talking. Obama's divisiveness is REAL. Look at how he divided a once united democratic party. Look at how he wants to suppress the votes of people who DID NOT vote for him. If it's Obama's people it is freedom of speech.

If it is ANYone else, it is racism.

Haven't we learned the rules of the new politics yet.

Get with it- that is how every day will be, if Obama should be our next president.

Obama= divisive. Don't let the media persuade you to believe that it is Clinton who is divisive. That is just the acceptable Hillary hate talking. Obama's divisiveness is REAL. Look at how he divided a once united democratic party. Look at how he wants to suppress the votes of people who DID NOT vote for him.

]]> By: Shaji Nair http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729815 Shaji Nair Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:01:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729815 Who is the real RACIST in this world? African American or American White people. Why don't these people talk about how to make a change instaad of blaming others for their problem. In america every people have a chance and opportuntiy than any where else in this world. I am not sure why African American people blaming others for their miseries. Their own people can use any word, make fun of their people and make dirty videos on their own mom and sisters but any one else come on their way it is a problem, it is racisim . Who is the real RACIST in this world? African American or American White people. Why don't these people talk about how to make a change instaad of blaming others for their problem. In america every people have a chance and opportuntiy than any where else in this world. I am not sure why African American people blaming others for their miseries.

Their own people can use any word, make fun of their people and make dirty videos on their own mom and sisters but any one else come on their way it is a problem, it is racisim .

]]> By: ftcollins http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729813 ftcollins Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:00:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729813 I am still waiting for BO to show his leadership on this issue. I am still waiting for BO to show his leadership on this issue.

]]> By: Rosa Birmingham, AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729154 Rosa Birmingham, AL Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729154 See racism goes both ways. There are just as many black racists as there are white. Can we move on now to the real issues. John McCain is going to wipe the floor with us this fall if we don't get it together. See racism goes both ways. There are just as many black racists as there are white. Can we move on now to the real issues. John McCain is going to wipe the floor with us this fall if we don't get it together.

]]> By: ernest http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729150 ernest Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729150 Sure, and somehow this will also be Hillary's fault, the same as when a picture of him wearing traditional african wear, it was a smear tactic, you cant even use his middle name without playing on fear, i am enjoying what white guilt has wrought , ha Sure, and somehow this will also be Hillary's fault, the same as when a picture of him wearing traditional african wear, it was a smear tactic, you cant even use his middle name without playing on fear, i am enjoying what white guilt has wrought , ha

]]> By: Mira http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729146 Mira Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729146 Could you please stop the he said she said distractions. I will not hold Obama responsible for what anybody says, especially those who are not part of his campaign. The same thing applies for Clinton. Could we please focus on what qualities and qualifications does each candidate has. News media: quit acting like the paparazzi, you are losing our respect. Could you please stop the he said she said distractions. I will not hold Obama responsible for what anybody says, especially those who are not part of his campaign. The same thing applies for Clinton. Could we please focus on what qualities and qualifications does each candidate has. News media: quit acting like the paparazzi, you are losing our respect.

]]> By: Roberta Columbus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729145 Roberta Columbus Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729145 Wolf Blitzer: Would you please stop saying that CNN has the "best political team"? It's for us, the viewer, to decide, not CNN. Wolf Blitzer: Would you please stop saying that CNN has the "best political team"? It's for us, the viewer, to decide, not CNN.

]]> By: Emma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729144 Emma Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729144 How can Obama wiggle his way out of this, he has been a member of this church for 20 years, Rev Wright married him and michelle. Rev Right gave the man of the year to Farrakahn last year. If he quit the church after all this maybe I would respect him. But this is wron Please post my comment cnn you never do? How can Obama wiggle his way out of this, he has been a member of this church for 20 years, Rev Wright married him and michelle. Rev Right gave the man of the year to Farrakahn last year. If he quit the church after all this maybe I would respect him. But this is wron
Please post my comment cnn you never do?

]]> By: Marie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729142 Marie Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729142 Although , I disagree with the comments made by this pastor, I don't think that it is fair not to have included Obama's response during one of the debates that he had with Hillary sometime in February . He denounced and rejected this Pastor's remarks as well as the remarks of Minister Farrakhan. Obama's mother is a white woman, and, his father is white, and to just keeps focusing on his races misses distracts us from the issues that are hurting both many Americans across all racial lines. Although , I disagree with the comments made by this pastor, I don't think that it is fair not to have included Obama's response during one of the debates that he had with Hillary sometime in February . He denounced and rejected this Pastor's remarks as well as the remarks of Minister Farrakhan. Obama's mother is a white woman, and, his father is white, and to just keeps focusing on his races misses distracts us from the issues that are hurting both many Americans across all racial lines.

]]> By: Mandi Locke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729141 Mandi Locke Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729141 Is there not truth in Wright's sermon? Still, even if you do consider what he said to be "racist" it is not the same as Ferraro's comments because Wright does not work for Obama's campaign. Is there not truth in Wright's sermon? Still, even if you do consider what he said to be "racist" it is not the same as Ferraro's comments because Wright does not work for Obama's campaign.

]]> By: David Clute http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729140 David Clute Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729140 I'm a white man who grew up in a black church that was led by a black man who is probably of the same generation as Jeremiah Wright. I heard the same type of comments for 30+ years, which although they are based on the true experience of blacks in America, they do nothing to bring about healing and unity. I commend Barack Obama for doing his best to reach across racial barriers and mend the wounds, even if it means publicly denouncing his "old uncle." I'm a white man who grew up in a black church that was led by a black man who is probably of the same generation as Jeremiah Wright. I heard the same type of comments for 30+ years, which although they are based on the true experience of blacks in America, they do nothing to bring about healing and unity. I commend Barack Obama for doing his best to reach across racial barriers and mend the wounds, even if it means publicly denouncing his "old uncle."

]]> By: Thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729138 Thomas Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729138 20+ years! Married the Obamas and baptized their two children, this man IS an influence to the Obamas, it may explain why Michelle is no longer being allowed to talk... 20+ years! Married the Obamas and baptized their two children, this man IS an influence to the Obamas, it may explain why Michelle is no longer being allowed to talk...

]]> By: mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729135 mike Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729135 Interesting how this is off the front page of of CNN's main site already. Or should we say BNN ( Barama News Network). Every time something negative about Hillary is put up it stays there for a day or two. I guess now we understand why the Obama Campaign keeps screaming "Racist" every five minutes. Perhaps the Reverend and his racist radical church has been advising him. Who sounds like the racist camp now??? Interesting how this is off the front page of of CNN's main site already. Or should we say BNN ( Barama News Network). Every time something negative about Hillary is put up it stays there for a day or two. I guess now we understand why the Obama Campaign keeps screaming "Racist" every five minutes. Perhaps the Reverend and his racist radical church has been advising him. Who sounds like the racist camp now???

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729124 Chuck Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:25:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729124 Is there not suppose to be a separation of "Church and State." Who cares what Rev. Jeremiah Wright said. Stuff likes this turns me off. I'm white as Ferraro noted. Let's have the democratic party candidates get on with business and spell out exactly what their going to do concerning ALL issues that is best for America in the long haul. Chuck, Fredericksburg, VA Is there not suppose to be a separation of "Church and State." Who cares what Rev. Jeremiah Wright said. Stuff likes this turns me off. I'm white as Ferraro noted. Let's have the democratic party candidates get on with business and spell out exactly what their going to do concerning ALL issues that is best for America in the long haul.

Chuck, Fredericksburg, VA

]]> By: Hillary unsensord visit youtube. get the picture yourself. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729125 Hillary unsensord visit youtube. get the picture yourself. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:25:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729125 How about other churches preeches video and comment? How about other churches preeches video and comment?

]]> By: samuel l. spade http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729121 samuel l. spade Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:25:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729121 Notice that the media is being much gentler in reporting Rev. Wright's inflammatory preaching & the long-term close relationship between /Obama & Wright far more gently than it was in reporting Ferraro's truthful, non-inflammatory statement re black support of Obama. The media's terribly guilty of one-sided reporting re Clinton & Obama, & this is another example. Why aren't they suggesting that Wright resign from Obama's committee or that Obama apologize for Wright's comments & activities and discharge him from the committee? Notice that the media is being much gentler in reporting Rev. Wright's inflammatory preaching & the long-term close relationship between /Obama & Wright far more gently than it was in reporting Ferraro's truthful, non-inflammatory statement re black support of Obama. The media's terribly guilty of one-sided reporting re Clinton & Obama, & this is another example. Why aren't they suggesting that Wright resign from Obama's committee or that Obama apologize for Wright's comments & activities and discharge him from the committee?

]]> By: Thinkin' Texan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729122 Thinkin' Texan Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:25:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729122 Ok, so if you run for public office you automatically become responsible for every word uttered by your friends and acquaintances? Even if they are unaffiliated with your campaign? This is asinine! Issues to consider: 1. The sermon was delivered 4 MONTHS AGO. 2. Dude is retired. 3. He is not a part of Obama's campaign (as Ferrero was). LET’S MOVE ON! Ok, so if you run for public office you automatically become responsible for every word uttered by your friends and acquaintances? Even if they are unaffiliated with your campaign? This is asinine!

Issues to consider: 1. The sermon was delivered 4 MONTHS AGO.
2. Dude is retired. 3. He is not a part of Obama's campaign (as Ferrero was). LET’S MOVE ON!

]]> By: Iris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-729120 Iris Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:25:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-729120 I think that Obama, by keeping company with Wright, by being married by him and by having his children baptized by him, makes me believe that Barack feels the same hatred of white people and of America. This man cannot be president. I will not vote for Barack if he gets the Democratic nomination. As a democrat I will vote for McCain. I think that Obama, by keeping company with Wright, by being married by him and by having his children baptized by him, makes me believe that Barack feels the same hatred of white people and of America. This man cannot be president. I will not vote for Barack if he gets the Democratic nomination. As a democrat I will vote for McCain.

]]> By: Sabrina Skacan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728890 Sabrina Skacan Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:13:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728890 It's amazing how quiet the Obama campaign is on the "patently absurd" comments made by Rev. Wright. Apparently women have never faced discrimination, bigotry and racism in our nation's history. It's amazing how quiet the Obama campaign is on the "patently absurd" comments made by Rev. Wright. Apparently women have never faced discrimination, bigotry and racism in our nation's history.

]]> By: Linda, Kansas City, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728888 Linda, Kansas City, MO Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:13:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728888 He thinks it's easier for a woman to get in the white house then a black man...are you kidding me?!?! Even at best it would be just as hard for a woman as a black man. It's interesting how groups that are discriminated against can act as though other groups that are discriminated against aren't. So self-centered. He thinks it's easier for a woman to get in the white house then a black man...are you kidding me?!?! Even at best it would be just as hard for a woman as a black man. It's interesting how groups that are discriminated against can act as though other groups that are discriminated against aren't. So self-centered.

]]> By: The truth will set you free! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728881 The truth will set you free! Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:13:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728881 Lord help us if Barack Hussein Obama becomes the most important man in the world - President of the United States. He has been taught by this hate filled racist minister to hate America and all She stands for. Nations and people that hate this nation will be dancing in the streets if Obama gets elected. "Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are". Obama's wife also has been taught by this minister...what did she say the other day...."This is the first time I've been proud of America in my adult life". Open your eyes people....this Obama is not the answer for America at this time and never will be. Sure, this nation is not perfect but it is the greatest nation in the world with the most giving people in the world. Lord help us if Barack Hussein Obama becomes the most important man in the world – President of the United States. He has been taught by this hate filled racist minister to hate America and all She stands for. Nations and people that hate this nation will be dancing in the streets if Obama gets elected. "Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are". Obama's wife also has been taught by this minister...what did she say the other day...."This is the first time I've been proud of America in my adult life". Open your eyes people....this Obama is not the answer for America at this time and never will be. Sure, this nation is not perfect but it is the greatest nation in the world with the most giving people in the world.

]]> By: Marguerite Nash http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728876 Marguerite Nash Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:13:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728876 Well, I guess this is the last of the "kitchen sink" saga. Congrat!!!!! Senator Clinton you finally did it. I can only hope your secrets don't come out. However, I have a feeling you will not become "President Clinton". You have just done what every one expected of you. "Dirty Politics". This has been out for a long time. But all of a sudden it is out in FULL FORCE?????? The democratic party has now certainly been torn apart. WELCOME, PRESIDENT MCCAIN!!!!! Well, I guess this is the last of the "kitchen sink" saga. Congrat!!!!! Senator Clinton you finally did it. I can only hope your secrets don't come out.

However, I have a feeling you will not become "President Clinton". You have just done what every one expected of you. "Dirty Politics".

This has been out for a long time. But all of a sudden it is out in FULL FORCE??????

The democratic party has now certainly been torn apart.

WELCOME, PRESIDENT MCCAIN!!!!!

]]> By: R. Cooper http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728871 R. Cooper Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:12:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728871 Can we please just get on with the campaign. No one really is impressed by all these racials overtones the media is putting out there. If the media would stop LOOKING FOR such trash to increase ratings, the voters and the candidates could focus on the real issues! Can we please just get on with the campaign. No one really is impressed by all these racials overtones the media is putting out there. If the media would stop LOOKING FOR such trash to increase ratings, the voters and the candidates could focus on the real issues!

]]> By: shame shame http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728872 shame shame Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:12:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728872 maybe barack should apologize to white voters maybe barack should apologize to white voters

]]> By: Alex A http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728870 Alex A Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:12:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728870 I am not sure what the point is, in digging up a story that was already reported almost a year ago. This is not exactly new CNN. I have friends that say stuff i don't agree with all the time but does not mean i will be accountable for what they do or say. This nonsense was re-initiated by Hannity with foxnews in his desperation to find something to attack Obama with. The idiot even divided up the this stale news into volume 1 and 2... For crying out loud. This will be like re-visiting the Jerry Ferraro story one year from now and then making a new story out of it...total rubbish in my opinion. I am not sure what the point is, in digging up a story that was already reported almost a year ago. This is not exactly new CNN. I have friends that say stuff i don't agree with all the time but does not mean i will be accountable for what they do or say. This nonsense was re-initiated by Hannity with foxnews in his desperation to find something to attack Obama with. The idiot even divided up the this stale news into volume 1 and 2... For crying out loud. This will be like re-visiting the Jerry Ferraro story one year from now and then making a new story out of it...total rubbish in my opinion.

]]> By: Cramer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728863 Cramer Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:12:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728863 This absurd that we keep looking for reasons to judge the canidates based on what somone says that is not part of their campain. People are looking for reasons to grasp at these canidates for something they had no control over. This absurd that we keep looking for reasons to judge the canidates based on what somone says that is not part of their campain. People are looking for reasons to grasp at these canidates for something they had no control over.

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728862 Chuck Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:12:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728862 Shock, Shock, Shock is all I can say. Shock, Shock, Shock is all I can say.

]]> By: Lou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728858 Lou Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:12:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728858 Everybody knows that Barack Obama supports this minister and highly respects this minister. It is time to stop treating Obama with kid gloves. He is a grown man that must answer for his beliefs and past deeds and behaviors. It is pretty bad that the media thinks he needs a protector. If anybody Hillary even remotely knew, made the type of comments such as those made by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, she would be bombarded with negativity from the press. Everybody knows that Barack Obama supports this minister and highly respects this minister. It is time to stop treating Obama with kid gloves. He is a grown man that must answer for his beliefs and past deeds and behaviors. It is pretty bad that the media thinks he needs a protector.
If anybody Hillary even remotely knew, made the type of comments such as those made by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, she would be bombarded with negativity from the press.

]]> By: rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728842 rick Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:11:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728842 right! okay, right! okay,

]]> By: Thomas, St. Petersburg, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728839 Thomas, St. Petersburg, FL Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:11:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728839 If Senator McCain's religious pastor had said comments degrading African-Americans and America in general, media hounds (i.e., Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton) would be screaming bloody murder for McCain to remove himself from his bid for the presidency. My jaw hit the ground when I heard Reverend Jeremiah Wright's comments on my talk radio show yesterday. Evidently Wright performed Obama's marriage ceremony in 1987, and even baptized Obama's children. Does Obama share any of Wright's disdain for European-Americans and America in general? This is a question that should be investigated to the fullest extent possible. If Senator McCain's religious pastor had said comments degrading African-Americans and America in general, media hounds (i.e., Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton) would be screaming bloody murder for McCain to remove himself from his bid for the presidency.

My jaw hit the ground when I heard Reverend Jeremiah Wright's comments on my talk radio show yesterday. Evidently Wright performed Obama's marriage ceremony in 1987, and even baptized Obama's children.

Does Obama share any of Wright's disdain for European-Americans and America in general? This is a question that should be investigated to the fullest extent possible.

]]> By: Bill, Covington,LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728836 Bill, Covington,LA Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:11:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728836 Don't be fooled. The obama only deplores negative comments if there is a chance it will hurt his bid for the opportunity to destroy this nation in favor of rag heads. This is the person who has been attending those sermons for 20 years. This is the person that takes his children to be indoctrinated into that way of thinking. This is the person some of you swoon and faint over. This is the person some of you want for President. You are even more dispicable than he. PRESIDENT!! I dont think so, what a disgusting repugnant thought. Don't be fooled. The obama only deplores negative comments if there is a chance it will hurt his bid for the opportunity to destroy this nation in favor of rag heads. This is the person who has been attending those sermons for 20 years. This is the person that takes his children to be indoctrinated into that way of thinking. This is the person some of you swoon and faint over. This is the person some of you want for President. You are even more dispicable than he.
PRESIDENT!! I dont think so, what a disgusting repugnant thought.

]]> By: Joanne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728833 Joanne Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:11:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728833 And the shoe falls off the other foot. If this man attends this Minister's church with his family God help them all. I now understand where Michelle and Obama get their arrogance. Enough said. Obama needs to apologize to Hillary. Hillary had to apologize to all African- American's for remark's made by others. Enough. Go Hillary Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!08 If this is any indication of the next generation, God help we Baby Boomer's but more importantly God help Obama. Rhetoric will get you no where. They are racist. Read Michelle's thesis. Now ask: Who is the racist against the white's. This won't be printed because I have noticed each time I send a comment it does not matter. Afterall, I am JUSTCanadian. And the shoe falls off the other foot. If this man attends this Minister's church with his family God help them all.

I now understand where Michelle and Obama get their arrogance.
Enough said.

Obama needs to apologize to Hillary. Hillary had to apologize to all African- American's for remark's made by others. Enough.

Go Hillary Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!08

If this is any indication of the next generation, God help we Baby Boomer's but more importantly God help Obama. Rhetoric will get you no where. They are racist. Read Michelle's thesis. Now ask: Who is the racist against the white's. This won't be printed because I have noticed each time I send a comment it does not matter. Afterall, I am JUSTCanadian.

]]> By: Hillary backer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728831 Hillary backer Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:11:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728831 Believe me, we don't want Obama as president. Please pople wake up. Don't make a mistake like you did last time. I say you because I most certainly didn't vote for Bush. Believe me, we don't want Obama as president. Please pople wake up. Don't make a mistake like you did last time. I say you because I most certainly didn't vote for Bush.

]]> By: undecided in pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728827 undecided in pa Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728827 I want to thank CNN for being fair letting us know about negative things on both sides, instead of just one. It is helpful to the public. I have to say, this is a frightening video and really makes me rethink who I will vote for in April. I want to thank CNN for being fair letting us know about negative things on both sides, instead of just one. It is helpful to the public. I have to say, this is a frightening video and really makes me rethink who I will vote for in April.

]]> By: Donna B. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728826 Donna B. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728826 Why is it ok for Obamas people to mention the "black and white" issue. But when someone for Hillary says it everything goes all haywire....Time for being fair....What is good for Obama is also good for Hillary...,There are two side to racism....Not just for blacks but also for whites.....Be Real..... Why is it ok for Obamas people to mention the "black and white" issue. But when someone for Hillary says it everything goes all haywire....Time for being fair....What is good for Obama is also good for Hillary...,There are two side to racism....Not just for blacks but also for whites.....Be Real.....

]]> By: Kim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728825 Kim Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728825 I can't believe how you "watered down" this story!!! This pastor ALSO said that the United States government . . . "invented HIV Aids as a plague to kill poor people" (paraphrased). Not only is this Barak Obama's minister - - - - it is the man that Barak selected to BAPTIZE his own children. Obviously he must believe in some of this guy's rantings and ravings, or he would have had somebody else baptize his kids. GET THE STORY STRAIGHT. Be fair to the other presidential candidates. You would NEVER let THEM get by with these kinds of GOOD FRIENDS. I can't believe how you "watered down" this story!!! This pastor ALSO said that the United States government . . . "invented HIV Aids as a plague to kill poor people" (paraphrased). Not only is this Barak Obama's minister – - – - it is the man that Barak selected to BAPTIZE his own children. Obviously he must believe in some of this guy's rantings and ravings, or he would have had somebody else baptize his kids.

GET THE STORY STRAIGHT. Be fair to the other presidential candidates. You would NEVER let THEM get by with these kinds of GOOD FRIENDS.

]]> By: Chet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728817 Chet Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728817 Reading this article makes me concerned about the advice Obama will receive if elected to president. I am an on-the-fence voter, and I have to say that Rev. Jeremiah Wrights' statements damage my image that Barrack will bring people together, considering Rev. Jeremiah Wright is somewhat of a mentor to him. Additionally, he acts as though black people are the only people to ever be slaves. If you look back at history, just about every culture has experienced slavery on some level. So to say that Hillary is not from a culture that has experienced slavery is not true, it's just a matter of dates. Reading this article makes me concerned about the advice Obama will receive if elected to president. I am an on-the-fence voter, and I have to say that Rev. Jeremiah Wrights' statements damage my image that Barrack will bring people together, considering Rev. Jeremiah Wright is somewhat of a mentor to him.

Additionally, he acts as though black people are the only people to ever be slaves. If you look back at history, just about every culture has experienced slavery on some level. So to say that Hillary is not from a culture that has experienced slavery is not true, it's just a matter of dates.

]]> By: Toyin, Marietta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728814 Toyin, Marietta, GA Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728814 We might not agree with him because we are egoistic Americans, but can someone tell me where he lied? The United States knew about blacks getting injected with HIV in South Africa, didn't they? Those injection and vaccines also came from America. We might not agree with him because we are egoistic Americans, but can someone tell me where he lied? The United States knew about blacks getting injected with HIV in South Africa, didn't they? Those injection and vaccines also came from America.

]]> By: Roxanne NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728812 Roxanne NY Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728812 This man is his mentor, spiritual advisor, Obama has gone to his church for 20 years. He married Barack and Michele Obama, baptised both their children. In fact he has been such an influenced on Obama's life that he named his book after one of Jeremiah Write's speech. As a Black woman myself, I cannot imagine going to a churgh with such hate-filled language, especially the sermon(if you call that a sermon) coming only days after we were attacked on 9/11, when we were all shaken, shocked but united as one nation together, and not be totally disgusted by this man's words. Not only would I have left this church, I would have also had a few choiced words for the "good" paster himself. How could Obama now distanced himself from this man when others with less ambition would have gotten up and walked out of that church the moment he started spewing such racism and hatred for others and country? This is the judgement Obama wants to take into the White House? And who is to stop him inviting his pastor of 20 years to dinner at the White House? Who is to stop him there or does he really wants to stop. What judgement is Obama talking about? Is he saying something and doing something else. This man is his mentor, spiritual advisor, Obama has gone to his church for 20 years. He married Barack and Michele Obama, baptised both their children. In fact he has been such an influenced on Obama's life that he named his book after one of Jeremiah Write's speech.

As a Black woman myself, I cannot imagine going to a churgh with such hate-filled language, especially the sermon(if you call that a sermon) coming only days after we were attacked on 9/11, when we were all shaken, shocked but united as one nation together, and not be totally disgusted by this man's words.

Not only would I have left this church, I would have also had a few choiced words for the "good" paster himself.

How could Obama now distanced himself from this man when others with less ambition would have gotten up and walked out of that church the moment he started spewing such racism and hatred for others and country?

This is the judgement Obama wants to take into the White House? And who is to stop him inviting his pastor of 20 years to dinner at the White House? Who is to stop him there or does he really wants to stop. What judgement is Obama talking about?

Is he saying something and doing something else.

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728809 Tim Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728809 You can never control what people are going to say. I hope that Barack simply distances himself from this minister and his deplorable comments. You can never control what people are going to say. I hope that Barack simply distances himself from this minister and his deplorable comments.

]]> By: wow http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728810 wow Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728810 how can an obama supporter defend this one? how can an obama supporter defend this one?

]]> By: Reggie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728806 Reggie Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728806 tentially this could be bad. You can love and admire someone without agreeing with everything that they say. John McCain supports and is backed by Bush, but he doesn't agree with everything Bush did/said. Every citizen has the right to free speech. Opponents will try to use this to show that Obama is some crazy black man who will support terrorism and reverse racism by somehow making black people the majority in this country . . . . If Obama was on tape agreeing or supporting the Reverend than I would say case closed, campaign over, but the Reverend is not the one running for office. Isn't the President supposed to fight for the rights and freedoms of all citizens, even those he does not agree with or necessarily support? Oh, I forgot, that is not reality, we only support and work for those who can benefit us professionally tentially this could be bad. You can love and admire someone without agreeing with everything that they say. John McCain supports and is backed by Bush, but he doesn't agree with everything Bush did/said. Every citizen has the right to free speech. Opponents will try to use this to show that Obama is some crazy black man who will support terrorism and reverse racism by somehow making black people the majority in this country . . . . If Obama was on tape agreeing or supporting the Reverend than I would say case closed, campaign over, but the Reverend is not the one running for office. Isn't the President supposed to fight for the rights and freedoms of all citizens, even those he does not agree with or necessarily support? Oh, I forgot, that is not reality, we only support and work for those who can benefit us professionally

]]> By: Joe Idaho http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728805 Joe Idaho Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:10:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728805 Some things are not worth the attention that they are trying to get, this deserves no more or less attention that Reagen announcing his bid for the White House in Philidelphia, Mississippi, or Bush the child going to a Racist University and speaking... these situations are like children in the marketplace saying, "we have piped for you and you didn't dance," we mourned for you and you didn't weep." Some things are not worth the attention that they are trying to get, this deserves no more or less attention that Reagen announcing his bid for the White House in Philidelphia, Mississippi, or Bush the child going to a Racist University and speaking... these situations are like children in the marketplace saying, "we have piped for you and you didn't dance," we mourned for you and you didn't weep."

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728515 Brian Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:54:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728515 Well this will be the end to Obama. you watch, if this does not kill his chances with Hillary. It sure will by the time he has to go against McCain. Well this will be the end to Obama.
you watch, if this does not kill his chances with Hillary.
It sure will by the time he has to go against McCain.

]]> By: Vega Diamond http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728512 Vega Diamond Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:54:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728512 they are two seperate people, why is this an issue? they are two seperate people, why is this an issue?

]]> By: Lora B. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/14/obama-minister-under-scrutiny/#comment-728491 Lora B. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:53:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5892#comment-728491 This man is, in essence, saying exactly what Ferraro said. So where is the outrage? This man is, in essence, saying exactly what Ferraro said. So where is the outrage?

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