Comments on: Obama set to deliver speech on race, Wright http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: prakash chand for HILLARY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741143 prakash chand for HILLARY Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:06:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741143 Mr Inspirer, what next?when the truth comes out now the media is no good. Why dont you step down ? For 20 yrs this was in planning (race)? Flip flopper, first you say NAFTA ia bad than call canadian consulate and tell him dont worry its just politics. Secondly you said you will pull the troops and later you sais you will not,and you need our vote? Mr Inspirer, what next?when the truth comes out now the media is no good.

Why dont you step down ?

For 20 yrs this was in planning (race)?

Flip flopper, first you say NAFTA ia bad than call canadian consulate and tell him dont worry its just politics.
Secondly you said you will pull the troops and later you sais you will not,and you need our vote?

]]> By: Gwen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741140 Gwen Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:06:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741140 If Hillary wins the democratic nomination I will not vote for her in the Nov. election. I am a die-hard democrat and I despise what Bush and the republican right-wing nut jobs have done to this country.....but I absolutely refuse to vote for Hillary. For the first time in my adult life I will probably not vote in a presidential election if my only choices are McCain or Hillary. If Hillary wins the democratic nomination I will not vote for her in the Nov. election. I am a die-hard democrat and I despise what Bush and the republican right-wing nut jobs have done to this country.....but I absolutely refuse to vote for Hillary. For the first time in my adult life I will probably not vote in a presidential election if my only choices are McCain or Hillary.

]]> By: Jackie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741138 Jackie Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:06:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741138 For all the people with the '20 years' talking point from the Clinton campaign, if you are at all interested in becoming enlightened to a new perspective, you should listen without prejudice. Otherwise, the problem is your lifetime of a single, narrow way of looking at America. For all the people with the '20 years' talking point from the Clinton campaign, if you are at all interested in becoming enlightened to a new perspective, you should listen without prejudice.

Otherwise, the problem is your lifetime of a single, narrow way of looking at America.

]]> By: Debbie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741134 Debbie Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:06:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741134 There's an old saying..."tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are"....Obama's 20 yr relation with such a hateful "preacher"...tells me a lot about Obama There's an old saying..."tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are"....Obama's 20 yr relation with such a hateful "preacher"...tells me a lot about Obama

]]> By: Yes, We Really Can http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741131 Yes, We Really Can Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:06:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741131 What a surprise, the media and Clinton force Barack to address race, and then they chastise him for doing so. He will win inspite of the vicious attacks. Obama 08 What a surprise, the media and Clinton force Barack to address race, and then they chastise him for doing so.

He will win inspite of the vicious attacks.

Obama 08

]]> By: End of Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741128 End of Obama Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:05:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741128 Obama don't ever dream that the "Pittsburgh people will be brain washed by your speeches". They are smarter than you think. Obama you are a history Pittsburgh knows it. Mayor has already endorsed Hilary. Obama don't ever dream that the "Pittsburgh people will be brain washed by your speeches". They are smarter than you think. Obama you are a history Pittsburgh knows it. Mayor has already endorsed Hilary.

]]> By: Anton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741127 Anton Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:05:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741127 Has Oprah donated money to Obama's church? Just wondering... Has Oprah donated money to Obama's church? Just wondering...

]]> By: Diane, Buffalo, Wy. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741124 Diane, Buffalo, Wy. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:05:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741124 What about John McCain & Rev. Hagee and Ron Parsley? No one seems to be upset about their anti-Catholic sentiment. It has definately been proven over the past few weeks that religion and politics are not good bedfellows. No wonder there is a division of Church and State. What about John McCain & Rev. Hagee and Ron Parsley? No one seems to be upset about their anti-Catholic sentiment. It has definately been proven over the past few weeks that religion and politics are not good bedfellows. No wonder there is a division of Church and State.

]]> By: fred http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741123 fred Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:05:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741123 Can't wait for more lies from Obama!!! Can't wait for more lies from Obama!!!

]]> By: Sabrina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741114 Sabrina Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:04:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741114 It's amazing how easily we buy into a media's spin. Rev. Wright isn't saying anything very different from what's said in most black congregations all over the nation. And no, It's not hate, it's an acknowledgement that we are black in a very prejudice nation. We don't have to wonder about it, it's our daily reality. When he talks about American policies that have caused the world to hate us as a nation, how many white "experts" have I heard say the same thing over the years, they just said it differently. The amount of air time that has been devoted to replaying Rev Wright's speech is a prejudice ploy meant to divide and conqueor. Black America is not fooled by this. Barack Obama is as good of a democratic presidential candidate as is Hillary Clinton. This "divide and conqueor" strategy by the media and the conservatives could just keep this country in its present state for another eight years or so. The conservatives would love it - more money for them. How do you like those gas prices? How bout all those folks losing their homes to foreclosures? Like those higher prices you're getting in the grocery store? How's your health plan? Cause when we buy into the "divide and conqueor" strategies facilitated by the media, that's what we all get! It's amazing how easily we buy into a media's spin. Rev. Wright isn't saying anything very different from what's said in most black congregations all over the nation. And no, It's not hate, it's an acknowledgement that we are black in a very prejudice nation. We don't have to wonder about it, it's our daily reality. When he talks about American policies that have caused the world to hate us as a nation, how many white "experts" have I heard say the same thing over the years, they just said it differently. The amount of air time that has been devoted to replaying Rev Wright's speech is a prejudice ploy meant to divide and conqueor. Black America is not fooled by this. Barack Obama is as good of a democratic presidential candidate as is Hillary Clinton. This "divide and conqueor" strategy by the media and the conservatives could just keep this country in its present state for another eight years or so. The conservatives would love it – more money for them. How do you like those gas prices? How bout all those folks losing their homes to foreclosures? Like those higher prices you're getting in the grocery store? How's your health plan? Cause when we buy into the "divide and conqueor" strategies facilitated by the media, that's what we all get!

]]> By: Adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741112 Adam Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:04:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741112 Hopefully the superdelegates will see the mess that is Barack Obama and fix this by pushing the nomination into Hillary's hands. She's our only chance of having a democratic president in Nov. Obama has blown the chance to even try and defeat McCain in the general election. The party needs to salvage what hope is left and get fully behind Hillary at this point. Hopefully the superdelegates will see the mess that is Barack Obama and fix this by pushing the nomination into Hillary's hands. She's our only chance of having a democratic president in Nov. Obama has blown the chance to even try and defeat McCain in the general election. The party needs to salvage what hope is left and get fully behind Hillary at this point.

]]> By: Len http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741105 Len Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:04:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741105 Obama's chickens have come home to roost. He's finished. Even if he does squeak out the nomination he has no chance in the general. Obama's chickens have come home to roost. He's finished. Even if he does squeak out the nomination he has no chance in the general.

]]> By: RAFAEL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741099 RAFAEL Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:04:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741099 It is unsettling to watch the world's reserve currency disintegrate. Commodities from gold to oil and wheat are taking on the role of safe-haven "currencies". The monetary order is becoming unhinged. I doubt the dollar can fall much further. What is it to fall against? The spreading credit contagion will cause large parts of the globe to downgrade in hot pursuit - starting with Europe. It is unsettling to watch the world's reserve currency disintegrate. Commodities from gold to oil and wheat are taking on the role of safe-haven "currencies". The monetary order is becoming unhinged.

I doubt the dollar can fall much further. What is it to fall against? The spreading credit contagion will cause large parts of the globe to downgrade in hot pursuit – starting with Europe.

]]> By: Ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741092 Ben Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:03:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741092 Enough speeches, enough talking. Do something Obama. Why don't you actually accomplish something and then we can talk about hope and dreams. My bank account, my student loans, my salary, and my career are not coasting on hope, they are supported by action. So is this economy. If all you can do is run your mouth how will you be president? Enough speeches, enough talking. Do something Obama. Why don't you actually accomplish something and then we can talk about hope and dreams. My bank account, my student loans, my salary, and my career are not coasting on hope, they are supported by action. So is this economy. If all you can do is run your mouth how will you be president?

]]> By: Adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741089 Adam Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:03:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741089 Remember guys, Obama addressed these issues a long time ago. However, he was 20 points down in the polls, so no one cared then. Remember guys, Obama addressed these issues a long time ago. However, he was 20 points down in the polls, so no one cared then.

]]> By: richard, Coweta Ok http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741087 richard, Coweta Ok Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:03:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741087 I read one of these that said it talks about Obama's courage, vision and his intellectual, and ethical stature as a statesman. This is a crock and everyone knows it. It's all about DAMAGE CONTROL. I read one of these that said it talks about Obama's courage, vision and his intellectual, and ethical stature as a statesman. This is a crock and everyone knows it. It's all about DAMAGE CONTROL.

]]> By: ACV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741088 ACV Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:03:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741088 Wow, did not know the illiterate racist shills for Hillary knew how to use computers. Many of you seem to take offense to Pastor Wright's characterization of America as a racist country. Ummmm. . . .have any of you Neanderthals ever heard of slavery, the 3/5ths compromise, Jim Crow laws, segregation, lynchings? Wow, did not know the illiterate racist shills for Hillary knew how to use computers. Many of you seem to take offense to Pastor Wright's characterization of America as a racist country. Ummmm. . . .have any of you Neanderthals ever heard of slavery, the 3/5ths compromise, Jim Crow laws, segregation, lynchings?

]]> By: RAFAEL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741079 RAFAEL Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:03:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741079 As feared, foreign bond holders have begun to exercise a collective vote of no confidence in the devaluation policies of the US government. The Federal Reserve faces a potential veto of its rescue measures. Asian, Mid East and European investors stood aside at last week's auction of 10-year US Treasury notes. "It was a disaster," As feared, foreign bond holders have begun to exercise a collective vote of no confidence in the devaluation policies of the US government. The Federal Reserve faces a potential veto of its rescue measures. Asian, Mid East and European investors stood aside at last week's auction of 10-year US Treasury notes. "It was a disaster,"

]]> By: StephanTX. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741071 StephanTX. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:02:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741071 Oh yeah! Let them hear it so we can get back on track of making you the next president of the United States of America. Obama 08" Oh yeah! Let them hear it so we can get back on track of making you the next president of the United States of America.

Obama 08"

]]> By: B Autry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741068 B Autry Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:02:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741068 I want to know if the rumor I heard is right. It was told to me that Obama refused to salute the American Flag. I have liked him up until this time. If he adhears to the Koran nad not what Our Country was founded on which happens to be The Constitution of the United States. I want to know if the rumor I heard is right. It was told to me that Obama refused to salute the American Flag. I have liked him up until this time. If he adhears to the Koran nad not what Our Country was founded on which happens to be The Constitution of the United States.

]]> By: Tom for moving on http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741060 Tom for moving on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:01:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741060 the media made a big deal of this. Now stop being so divisive and give the man a chance to speak. the media made a big deal of this. Now stop being so divisive and give the man a chance to speak.

]]> By: SC Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741057 SC Voter Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:01:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741057 I was an Obama supporter, till I heard Rev. Wright. You can't be a member of a church for 20 years and say you didn't hear these type of sermons. I would ask the Sen. Obama release his tithing records for the last 10 years so we know when he was in attendance. I was an Obama supporter, till I heard Rev. Wright. You can't be a member of a church for 20 years and say you didn't hear these type of sermons. I would ask the Sen. Obama release his tithing records for the last 10 years so we know when he was in attendance.

]]> By: RAFAEL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741056 RAFAEL Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:01:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741056 3-month bill yield seen lowest in 50 years... 3-month bill yield seen lowest in 50 years...

]]> By: Ric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741054 Ric Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:01:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741054 When will TMZ release photos of Obama sitting in the front row of one of those speeches he so proudly rejects and denounces? Any day. Any day now. Obama = over. When will TMZ release photos of Obama sitting in the front row of one of those speeches he so proudly rejects and denounces? Any day. Any day now. Obama = over.

]]> By: Miche http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741047 Miche Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:01:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741047 I have decided to never watch CNN again. I used to have faith in your reporting but you are so bias and spin everything so much it becomes impossible to determine fact from opinion. Even as we discover that Obama, his wife and children have been attending a racist church for 20 years you have found a way to report this like he is a hero. It is a pathetic excuse for journalism. In addition you sat on this story for a year! I guess you didn't think it was important enough to tell the American people. I wonder if you would have squashed the story if it was McCain or Hillary attending a church that preached white supremacy? I have decided to never watch CNN again. I used to have faith in your reporting but you are so bias and spin everything so much it becomes impossible to determine fact from opinion. Even as we discover that Obama, his wife and children have been attending a racist church for 20 years you have found a way to report this like he is a hero. It is a pathetic excuse for journalism. In addition you sat on this story for a year! I guess you didn't think it was important enough to tell the American people. I wonder if you would have squashed the story if it was McCain or Hillary attending a church that preached white supremacy?

]]> By: RAFAEL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741044 RAFAEL Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:01:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741044 Bush: 'We're in Challenging Times'... Bush: 'We're in Challenging Times'...

]]> By: Jonathan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741043 Jonathan Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:01:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741043 CNN is becoming the Fox News for Hillary Clinton CNN is becoming the Fox News for Hillary Clinton

]]> By: RAFAEL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741032 RAFAEL Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:00:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741032 Euro, Gold Hit New Records... Euro, Gold Hit New Records...

]]> By: RAFAEL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741025 RAFAEL Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:00:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741025 Wall Street waits for next domino to fall... Wall Street waits for next domino to fall...

]]> By: Jos/Memphis, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741022 Jos/Memphis, TN Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:00:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741022 What about he racist remarks other canidates backers make, the minister that McCain call an adviser, Ms Geraldine, the radio jock. And the inference that all Muslims are terrorist supporters. What about he racist remarks other canidates backers make, the minister that McCain call an adviser, Ms Geraldine, the radio jock. And the inference that all Muslims are terrorist supporters.

]]> By: Jeff in Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741019 Jeff in Chicago Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:59:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741019 To say Rev. Wright "hates" America means that you believe America must love it's own history of brutal slave trading, subhuman treatment of many different races, centuries of unequal legislation, and the continuing de facto racism in schools, employment and housing. I'm proud to be an American, and this is the best country on Earth. But I will always hate America's history of racism. We all should. To say Rev. Wright "hates" America means that you believe America must love it's own history of brutal slave trading, subhuman treatment of many different races, centuries of unequal legislation, and the continuing de facto racism in schools, employment and housing.

I'm proud to be an American, and this is the best country on Earth. But I will always hate America's history of racism. We all should.

]]> By: Speeches http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741015 Speeches Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:59:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741015 Anyone else see the desperation on this blog page because the HIllary supporters aren't making any sense--what is Hillary doing every day during the campaign (I mean besides creating spin)? Making speeches. That's part of running a campaign, they are called stump speeches, And I suppose Obama could just smile and wave on election night but generally the candidates have to say something--and generally those are called speeches, too. Regarding Obama's willingness to address the issue of race straight on: that's a really brave thing to do. If you don't understand it now, just give it a year or so. Sometimes people need a lot of hindsight for things to make sense--hang in there! Anyone else see the desperation on this blog page because the HIllary supporters aren't making any sense–what is Hillary doing every day during the campaign (I mean besides creating spin)? Making speeches. That's part of running a campaign, they are called stump speeches, And I suppose Obama could just smile and wave on election night but generally the candidates have to say something–and generally those are called speeches, too.

Regarding Obama's willingness to address the issue of race straight on: that's a really brave thing to do. If you don't understand it now, just give it a year or so. Sometimes people need a lot of hindsight for things to make sense–hang in there!

]]> By: Obama Supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741016 Obama Supporter Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:59:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741016 This will quite possibly be one of the most important speeches not only of the campaign, but history. If Obama can pull this off, which I have NO DOUBT he can, we are living in one of the most prolific times history has ever recorded. This is what we need in a leader, someone willing to take on the issues with a directness and depth inherent in the American spirit and worthy of its most important office. Some people will never be happy, but then again, these are mostly the people happy to remain uneducated (as evidenced by the spelling errors in their comments), so I'm not too sure we should be worried about meeting their standards. They can remain Hillary's base for all I care. Obama 08! This will quite possibly be one of the most important speeches not only of the campaign, but history. If Obama can pull this off, which I have NO DOUBT he can, we are living in one of the most prolific times history has ever recorded. This is what we need in a leader, someone willing to take on the issues with a directness and depth inherent in the American spirit and worthy of its most important office. Some people will never be happy, but then again, these are mostly the people happy to remain uneducated (as evidenced by the spelling errors in their comments), so I'm not too sure we should be worried about meeting their standards. They can remain Hillary's base for all I care.

Obama 08!

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741013 James Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:59:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741013 We have heard enough speeches and lies to last us a life time. The tapes dont lie and you can not erase what was said in your own church by your ministers word mr. Obama. Like you said in one of your earlier speaches quote Words matter. To think that while millions of people all over the United States were in there homes and in there churches on the sunday after 911. Your minister and confidon was makeing such hatefull remarks about us as a country and to sugest that we deserved to be attacked. Try to tell that to the families that lost a loved one on 911 ant the workers who still suffer fromm the scars of that fateful day that will forever haunt our country. You owe our country an apolagy as well as your minister. we deserve nothing less from you. this is what we should be hearing not another speech. We have heard enough speeches and lies to last us a life time. The tapes dont lie and you can not erase what was said in your own church by your ministers word mr. Obama. Like you said in one of your earlier speaches quote Words matter. To think that while millions of people all over the United States were in there homes and in there churches on the sunday after 911. Your minister and confidon was makeing such hatefull remarks about us as a country and to sugest that we deserved to be attacked. Try to tell that to the families that lost a loved one on 911 ant the workers who still suffer fromm the scars of that fateful day that will forever haunt our country. You owe our country an apolagy as well as your minister. we deserve nothing less from you. this is what we should be hearing not another speech.

]]> By: RAFAEL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741006 RAFAEL Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:59:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741006 Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel" - Samuel Johnson Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel" – Samuel Johnson

]]> By: Kenneth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741004 Kenneth Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:58:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741004 All of you closet racist can grab on to this now and say why Obama should not be President. All of you who are saying you won't vote for Obama now were not going to anyway. White folks who already voted for Obama and still plan to do so are the White folks that were and are open minded enough and educated enough to see through this kind of political smeering that happens when someone gets close to winning and you just don't want them to win for whatever your bias reasons are. All of you closet racist can grab on to this now and say why Obama should not be President. All of you who are saying you won't vote for Obama now were not going to anyway. White folks who already voted for Obama and still plan to do so are the White folks that were and are open minded enough and educated enough to see through this kind of political smeering that happens when someone gets close to winning and you just don't want them to win for whatever your bias reasons are.

]]> By: Ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-741001 Ann Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:58:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-741001 I am not and will never support OBAMA, since I have a good sense about who he is. More and more people say now that HE IS A POLITICIAN, no matter what label he and his wife had been putting on them. Sham on all the OBAMA-MANIACS. Now it's time to wake up!!!!! Go Hillary, 08!!!!!! I am not and will never support OBAMA, since I have a good sense about who he is.

More and more people say now that HE IS A POLITICIAN, no matter what label he and his wife had been putting on them.

Sham on all the OBAMA-MANIACS.

Now it's time to wake up!!!!!

Go Hillary, 08!!!!!!

]]> By: Mia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740999 Mia Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:58:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740999 Obama HAVE to go! He causes too much diversity and controversy already. Obama HAVE to go!

He causes too much diversity and controversy already.

]]> By: Lee W http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740994 Lee W Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:58:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740994 Hey Dems, All I can say is that Hillary's kitchen-sink aggressiveness in trying to win this nomination is going to sink the Dems chances to win the election in November. After these weeks of race talk, the national polls are showing McCain ahead of both Obama and Clinton. As for this 60-year-old white female, I am color-blind and gender-blind in this election, and my vote goes solidly to the candidate who is most unlike the Hillary-type old-school politicians we've had to stomach for years now. I look forward to Obama's speech and hope it will let Dems get back to the real issues and leave the kitchen sink at home. Obama '08 Hey Dems,

All I can say is that Hillary's kitchen-sink aggressiveness in trying to win this nomination is going to sink the Dems chances to win the election in November. After these weeks of race talk, the national polls are showing McCain ahead of both Obama and Clinton. As for this 60-year-old white female, I am color-blind and gender-blind in this election, and my vote goes solidly to the candidate who is most unlike the Hillary-type old-school politicians we've had to stomach for years now. I look forward to Obama's speech and hope it will let Dems get back to the real issues and leave the kitchen sink at home.

Obama '08

]]> By: Girl in SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740992 Girl in SC Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:58:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740992 NOBAMA! Get real, there is nothing he can say to justify 20 years and a close friendship to Wright. If America believes him , then we are in for some serious trouble. NOBAMA! Get real, there is nothing he can say to justify 20 years and a close friendship to Wright. If America believes him , then we are in for some serious trouble.

]]> By: Mandi Locke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740991 Mandi Locke Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:58:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740991 I am so glad he taking on this issue instead of letting the media and Hillary's camp deny racism by charging that HE is a racist. Hillary's camp knew about his pastor long ago, but they waited until the majority of black voters had cast their votes before they brought it to light. Interesting. I am so glad he taking on this issue instead of letting the media and Hillary's camp deny racism by charging that HE is a racist. Hillary's camp knew about his pastor long ago, but they waited until the majority of black voters had cast their votes before they brought it to light. Interesting.

]]> By: LL, Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740985 LL, Atlanta Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:57:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740985 This is being blown widely out of proportion, if Obama had said these things then that would be another story but for him not have been there and deal with the very same issue when it first emerged in December andnow have to deal with it again in March is completely ridiculous! How many things from December is being held against Hillary? She isnt even being held on her own promise to the american people to release her tax returns. Fully vetted, why is no one pusshing that issue, its almost as if the media are afraid of Hillary and what she might say next to hold them accountable for reporting the truth to the public This is being blown widely out of proportion, if Obama had said these things then that would be another story but for him not have been there and deal with the very same issue when it first emerged in December andnow have to deal with it again in March is completely ridiculous!

How many things from December is being held against Hillary? She isnt even being held on her own promise to the american people to release her tax returns. Fully vetted, why is no one pusshing that issue, its almost as if the media are afraid of Hillary and what she might say next to hold them accountable for reporting the truth to the public

]]> By: Red Buttons http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740980 Red Buttons Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:57:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740980 Obama has made his whole campaign about judgment. Looks like he falls short there as well. The company you keep. Obama has made his whole campaign about judgment.

Looks like he falls short there as well.

The company you keep.

]]> By: Nic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740978 Nic Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:57:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740978 Hey, CNN, if you want to do a piece on how underlying, "hidden" racism is alive and well in America, you need look no further than your own comments pages. Obama's biggest mistake may be in giving the American people too much credit for their intelligence. I'm disgusted. Hey, CNN, if you want to do a piece on how underlying, "hidden" racism is alive and well in America, you need look no further than your own comments pages. Obama's biggest mistake may be in giving the American people too much credit for their intelligence. I'm disgusted.

]]> By: Amit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740977 Amit Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:57:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740977 If we can't overcome our differences and elect Obama as our next president, then we should not call ourselves Americans. I'm glad Obama is atleast trying to address issues that bother Americans but they usually don't want to discuss openly. Atleast give the man that much. If we can't overcome our differences and elect Obama as our next president, then we should not call ourselves Americans. I'm glad Obama is atleast trying to address issues that bother Americans but they usually don't want to discuss openly. Atleast give the man that much.

]]> By: Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740976 Independent Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:57:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740976 I applaud. This is eaxactly the right action that one looks from a president-to-be-elect. It is a smart move because he can take this case as a rare opportunity to foster mutual understanding and unity across racial divisions. The essence of Wright speech is right on target: condemning the government policy on the war; but its delivery is inappropriate to many who do not share his black hertage. It mirrors the problem of our society: people want the same thing but speak about it in difference languages. This mess must be cleared up so that people will reject the appearance that is divisive, not the essence, of this message. I applaud. This is eaxactly the right action that one looks from a president-to-be-elect. It is a smart move because he can take this case as a rare opportunity to foster mutual understanding and unity across racial divisions.

The essence of Wright speech is right on target: condemning the government policy on the war; but its delivery is inappropriate to many who do not share his black hertage. It mirrors the problem of our society: people want the same thing but speak about it in difference languages. This mess must be cleared up so that people will reject the appearance that is divisive, not the essence, of this message.

]]> By: Ann Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740975 Ann Brian Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:57:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740975 Geezzz…. Another speech? You think Americans are all stupid to buy in your pointless speech? Geezzz…. Another speech? You think Americans are all stupid to buy in your pointless speech?

]]> By: Only McCain Can! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740969 Only McCain Can! Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:57:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740969 Wow ... you Obama-folk have a really high tolerance for impropriety. Wow ... you Obama-folk have a really high tolerance for impropriety.

]]> By: A Concerrned American Soldier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740962 A Concerrned American Soldier Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:56:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740962 I think that we should all hold off on judgment and let the man speak. If anyone that has commented has been judgmental I would ask do you believe in god, and if so, do you read the bible. The reason I ask is because one of the key components of Christianity is to not be judgmental....or am I mistaken? I think that we should all hold off on judgment and let the man speak. If anyone that has commented has been judgmental I would ask do you believe in god, and if so, do you read the bible. The reason I ask is because one of the key components of Christianity is to not be judgmental....or am I mistaken?

]]> By: Carolyn Gara http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obama-set-to-deliver-speech-on-race-wright/#comment-740955 Carolyn Gara Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:55:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5931#comment-740955 Surprise! Obama will play the race card. Who'd of thought that would happen? Surprise! Obama will play the race card. Who'd of thought that would happen?

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