Comments on: Obama's church lashes out at media for 'character assassination' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739064 PA Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:09:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739064 When I was in college, I was rommates with an African-American girl who was head of the black student council at our school and very involved in the local African-American church. She and I became friends over time and I went to some church services with her along with step dancing competitions and other events. She brought me, in part, to expose me to a culture that I had not been exposed to. At first, I was shocked by how loud and active the church and events were. She took the time and explained to me the traditions of the black church and step dancing. They are rooted in Africa and slavery. The African- American community was not able to express itself except at church for hundrds of years! The Civil Rights movement began in churches across America! Rev. Wright sounds shocking and unpatriotic to most Americans however, these radical speeches are based in his LOVE for America. He believes that we can do better and that we are a blessed people who should do better. We have a moral obligation to do right by all of our people and the world's people! I know his words cut people to the core but they were spoken in a church with people who understood that Rev. Wright was calling on people and our Nation to do better for all people. Had Rev, Wright been speaking to the general public, his megsage would have been more tame so that we could hear what he was saying instead of being so shocked that we were outraged. The message under the anger is important. We have not used our power in the world for the good of all people. Just look at Philadelphia - we have 120,000 CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY. We are NOT takind care of our people and Rev. Wright, while his words are shocking, is calling on our Nation to do better. When I was in college, I was rommates with an African-American girl who was head of the black student council at our school and very involved in the local African-American church. She and I became friends over time and I went to some church services with her along with step dancing competitions and other events. She brought me, in part, to expose me to a culture that I had not been exposed to. At first, I was shocked by how loud and active the church and events were. She took the time and explained to me the traditions of the black church and step dancing. They are rooted in Africa and slavery. The African- American community was not able to express itself except at church for hundrds of years! The Civil Rights movement began in churches across America! Rev. Wright sounds shocking and unpatriotic to most Americans however, these radical speeches are based in his LOVE for America. He believes that we can do better and that we are a blessed people who should do better. We have a moral obligation to do right by all of our people and the world's people!

I know his words cut people to the core but they were spoken in a church with people who understood that Rev. Wright was calling on people and our Nation to do better for all people. Had Rev, Wright been speaking to the general public, his megsage would have been more tame so that we could hear what he was saying instead of being so shocked that we were outraged. The message under the anger is important. We have not used our power in the world for the good of all people. Just look at Philadelphia – we have 120,000 CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY. We are NOT takind care of our people and Rev. Wright, while his words are shocking, is calling on our Nation to do better.

]]> By: End of Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739063 End of Obama Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:09:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739063 CNN, Thanks for all updates with regard to Obama. Now we know whom we should choose for the president. I know the Journalists when they interviewed every word he uttered on TV was a lie. We can clearly make out that he is liing to the American people. We do not know what else he is hiding. This man will be a danger to US if he becomes the president? Step down Obama!! CNN,

Thanks for all updates with regard to Obama. Now we know whom we should choose for the president. I know the Journalists when they interviewed every word he uttered on TV was a lie. We can clearly make out that he is liing to the American people. We do not know what else he is hiding. This man will be a danger to US if he becomes the president?

Step down Obama!!

]]> By: DJJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739061 DJJ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:08:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739061 It's not what you say, it's how you say it. I personally don't see anything wrong with what Jeremiah Wright said in his sermons. I think the use of the "N" word and the use of "rich white people" is what people are up in a roar about, but if anyone take the time to listen and interpret what is being said, there is nothing wrong with the message, it is true. Ex. Comments about 9/11, he refer to the government actions as reaping the results of 9/11. Most of us think that the war agianst Iraq was wrong. It was the actions of our government. Don't be suprise when later on down the line when this comes back to bite us. It's not what you say, it's how you say it. I personally don't see anything wrong with what Jeremiah Wright said in his sermons. I think the use of the "N" word and the use of "rich white people" is what people are up in a roar about, but if anyone take the time to listen and interpret what is being said, there is nothing wrong with the message, it is true. Ex. Comments about 9/11, he refer to the government actions as reaping the results of 9/11. Most of us think that the war agianst Iraq was wrong. It was the actions of our government. Don't be suprise when later on down the line when this comes back to bite us.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739059 Mike Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:07:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739059 NOT voting for Obama anymore. How can this man be trusted? He makes me sick. Arrogant inexperienced young man. NOT voting for Obama anymore. How can this man be trusted? He makes me sick. Arrogant inexperienced young man.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739058 Mike Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:06:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739058 I don't understand the difference between the adversity between a black man living in a country and culture that is controlled by rich white people versus the adversity of a woman living in a world, culture, economy, religeon, and history controlled by men. I guess woman have never ever been defined as a non-persons. Maybe the minister only sees in black and white..literally I don't understand the difference between the adversity between a black man living in a country and culture that is controlled by rich white people versus the adversity of a woman living in a world, culture, economy, religeon, and history controlled by men. I guess woman have never ever been defined as a non-persons.

Maybe the minister only sees in black and white..literally

]]> By: Barbara-California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739057 Barbara-California Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:06:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739057 Those who would cast blame on the Rev. Wright for stating what he believes is the truth, should examine their role in perpetuating the myth that all church leaders are exempt of wrong statements. They should refer to those scriptures in the Bible regarding "taking the plank out of their own eye." It is stated, there is and has been only one perfect human being, that being was Jesus Christ. I am not surprised at this attack on someone from the Christian community, nor will I be surprised if it goes even further into other supposed errors of any church. These are troubled times, very troubled times, man should look to himself for error and sin, otherwise then he too will suffer "from the first cast of stones." Knowing how deep these issues can evolve when unchecked, I would advise prudence when judging others. "Judge not, lest ye be judged" Those who would cast blame on the Rev. Wright for stating what he believes is the truth, should examine their role in perpetuating the myth that all church leaders are exempt of wrong statements. They should refer to those scriptures in the Bible regarding "taking the plank out of their own eye."

It is stated, there is and has been only one perfect human being, that being was Jesus Christ. I am not surprised at this attack on someone from the Christian community, nor will I be surprised if it goes even further into other supposed errors of any church.

These are troubled times, very troubled times, man should look to himself for error and sin, otherwise then he too will suffer "from the first cast of stones." Knowing how deep these issues can evolve when unchecked, I would advise prudence when judging others.
"Judge not, lest ye be judged"

]]> By: Donna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739056 Donna Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:04:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739056 Yes, Birds of a feather fly together. I feel uncomfortable with Obama turning his back on his minister and speaking out against his sermons. How can you attend someones church on a regular basis for 20 years and not know their political view or the political leanings of the congreation. You are as strong as your weakest link. And in this case if that link is wright then for 20 years this is where your strength has been. I am African American and proud of it. But I am not proud of how Obama if flip flopping on his pastor and mentor of sorts. He has stated many times he has a strong faith that had been nurtured by his pastor and church but in light of this news he wants to recant the very person that has guided him. Obama please stand for something or else you will continue to fall for anything. Yes, Birds of a feather fly together. I feel uncomfortable with Obama turning his back on his minister and speaking out against his sermons. How can you attend someones church on a regular basis for 20 years and not know their political view or the political leanings of the congreation. You are as strong as your weakest link. And in this case if that link is wright then for 20 years this is where your strength has been. I am African American and proud of it. But I am not proud of how Obama if flip flopping on his pastor and mentor of sorts. He has stated many times he has a strong faith that had been nurtured by his pastor and church but in light of this news he wants to recant the very person that has guided him. Obama please stand for something or else you will continue to fall for anything.

]]> By: JIM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739055 JIM Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:03:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739055 Looks to me when Obama gets caught he makes it a racial issue,how could anyone listen to pastor preaching about how they have been treated.The church is not about that!We should stop an think what is going to happen if we vote this man in office. Looks to me when Obama gets caught he makes it a racial issue,how could anyone listen to pastor preaching about how they have been treated.The church is not about that!We should stop an think what is going to happen if we vote this man in office.

]]> By: D.H http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739054 D.H Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:03:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739054 The statements made by the Pastor reflected what is really going on in America by the rich against the poor of all races. They do not care about anything except more money in there pocket. We do not need Hillery as we've had her kind before and the poor was still kicked down by her kind. Obama may be the only chance for America to be great once again. The statements made by the Pastor reflected what is really going on in America by the rich against the poor of all races. They do not care about anything except more money in there pocket. We do not need Hillery as we've had her kind before and the poor was still kicked down by her kind. Obama may be the only chance for America to be great once again.

]]> By: David C. In Indianapolis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739053 David C. In Indianapolis Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:03:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739053 There are many people who are long-time members of a church, whose pastor, priest, or minister, has utilized the pulpit to speak on their racist, Un-American, or radical beliefs. That does not mean he agrees or supports everything he says....So is John McCain radical because his minister spoke extremist radical ideas. There are many people who are long-time members of a church, whose pastor, priest, or minister, has utilized the pulpit to speak on their racist, Un-American, or radical beliefs. That does not mean he agrees or supports everything he says....So is John McCain radical because his minister spoke extremist radical ideas.

]]> By: Dayton, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739051 Dayton, Ohio Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:02:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739051 Anyone who has watched the sermons would have no doubt about his character. If I were to go to a church and someone started hollering and yelling about such things, I would not go anymore. I can't imagine being subjected to this for 20 years. Anyone who has watched the sermons would have no doubt about his character. If I were to go to a church and someone started hollering and yelling about such things, I would not go anymore. I can't imagine being subjected to this for 20 years.

]]> By: Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739032 Bill Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:46:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739032 Obama wasn't a poor black boy raised by a single parent either. He was raised with the help of his white grandparents in Hawaii. Some back people (in this case, Pastor Moss) are still blaming all of their ills on white people. Obama wasn't a poor black boy raised by a single parent either. He was raised with the help of his white grandparents in Hawaii. Some back people (in this case, Pastor Moss) are still blaming all of their ills on white people.

]]> By: Josh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739026 Josh Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:37:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739026 I started to write about how we accept open bigotry and hate, as long as the bigot isn't white. I started to write about how pathetic it is that a people who are one hundred fifty years removed from slavery and who have had an entire society bending over backward for them for the last fifty years still have the gall to wrap themselves in the mantle of victimhood. Instead I realized that people like Jeremiah Wright, people like his congregation, people who buy into nonsensical bile and his type of identity politics, are beneath contempt. And that goes for you, too, if you're foolish enough to believe that "the pastor has served [Obama] in a spiritual role--not a political one." Michelle Obama's comments about her previous lack of pride in this country prove that in this case, politics and "spirituality" are the same thing. Disgusting. I started to write about how we accept open bigotry and hate, as long as the bigot isn't white. I started to write about how pathetic it is that a people who are one hundred fifty years removed from slavery and who have had an entire society bending over backward for them for the last fifty years still have the gall to wrap themselves in the mantle of victimhood.

Instead I realized that people like Jeremiah Wright, people like his congregation, people who buy into nonsensical bile and his type of identity politics, are beneath contempt. And that goes for you, too, if you're foolish enough to believe that "the pastor has served [Obama] in a spiritual role–not a political one."

Michelle Obama's comments about her previous lack of pride in this country prove that in this case, politics and "spirituality" are the same thing.

Disgusting.

]]> By: S. H. B, Alanta Ga http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739024 S. H. B, Alanta Ga Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:31:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739024 It is sad, that the news media is trying very had to tell the public which canadate to vote for in their own way. Let us make up our own minds, we do not need your help. Be very factual with your news, do not make it obvious that you are showing favor to a specific canadate. Leave the Democrates alone for now and look in the Republican camp. I am sure John McCain has something you can talk about. It is sad, that the news media is trying very had to tell the public which canadate to vote for in their own way. Let us make up our own minds, we do not need your help. Be very factual with your news, do not make it obvious that you are showing favor to a specific canadate. Leave the Democrates alone for now and look in the Republican camp. I am sure John McCain has something you can talk about.

]]> By: bigben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739021 bigben Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:28:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739021 This guy , we do not need in the white house This guy , we do not need in the white house

]]> By: LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-739005 LA Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:10:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-739005 With all due respect to the church, I did not want to make a decision on this by watching a 15 or 30 second sound bite. There are several videos available on youtube that are 3 minutes or longer and what I saw was unbelievable. This is a serious blow to the Obama campaign. With all due respect to the church, I did not want to make a decision on this by watching a 15 or 30 second sound bite. There are several videos available on youtube that are 3 minutes or longer and what I saw was unbelievable. This is a serious blow to the Obama campaign.

]]> By: Debbie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738995 Debbie Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:52:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738995 I honestly don't know if Rev. Wright's political views were interspersed in his sermons on a regular basis, but what I do know is that if I disagreed with what my minister said I wouldn't attend that church. Which also makes me wonder how often he or his family attend church. On the other hand, if the Rev. routinely includes his political slant in his sermons, what does this say about separation of church and state? Should this church be taxed for what seems to me this obvious violation? What is Obama's position on that? I honestly don't know if Rev. Wright's political views were interspersed in his sermons on a regular basis, but what I do know is that if I disagreed with what my minister said I wouldn't attend that church. Which also makes me wonder how often he or his family attend church. On the other hand, if the Rev. routinely includes his political slant in his sermons, what does this say about separation of church and state? Should this church be taxed for what seems to me this obvious violation? What is Obama's position on that?

]]> By: James-Bellingham Washington State http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738994 James-Bellingham Washington State Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:47:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738994 Dr Wright can say whatever he wants, he is not Obama. If everyone is judged by their leaders, friends, neighbors, or co-workers behavior, we are all going to hell. Let us help the candidates to focus on things that are important like the economy, security, health care, and the future. Dr Wright can say whatever he wants, he is not Obama. If everyone is judged by their leaders, friends, neighbors, or co-workers behavior, we are all going to hell. Let us help the candidates to focus on things that are important like the economy, security, health care, and the future.

]]> By: Lawrence O. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738985 Lawrence O. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:33:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738985 CNN = Clintons Network News CNN = Clintons Network News

]]> By: crunchtime http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738984 crunchtime Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:31:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738984 yea.getting a little tiring,the pastor didnt say anything that serious, happy st patties day ! yea.getting a little tiring,the pastor didnt say anything that serious,
happy st patties day !

]]> By: Kathryn Richardson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738923 Kathryn Richardson Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:32:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738923 I think it's a shame that a pastor would do something like this, but, I think too that the media instigates embellishes, and takes things out of context. There are people who do not use their heads or their "thinking caps", like my country teacher used to say , and do not do their research so you, the media, can influence their decisions. I think we should forget these conventions, super delegates, and what all and let the people decide in November. Whoever gets the most votes wins. Forget the "parties" in more ways than one. Kathy from Becker I think it's a shame that a pastor would do something like this, but, I think too that the media instigates embellishes, and takes things out of context. There are people who do not use their heads or their "thinking caps", like my country teacher used to say , and do not do their research so you, the media, can influence their decisions. I think we should forget these conventions, super delegates, and what all and let the people decide in November. Whoever gets the most votes wins. Forget the "parties" in more ways than one.
Kathy from Becker

]]> By: disappointment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738920 disappointment Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:29:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738920 Obama, please drop out "NOW" before permenant damages are done. Obama, please drop out "NOW" before permenant damages are done.

]]> By: james http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738919 james Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:29:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738919 dont u want to print the truth? dont u want to print the truth?

]]> By: TC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738916 TC Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:29:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738916 Even though people may not want to admit it...what he says is truth. Even though people may not want to admit it...what he says is truth.

]]> By: Leslie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738911 Leslie Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:28:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738911 Umm, the media wasn't changing anything that Dr. Wright said. The videos were Dr. Wright's own words. This church isn't doing much to convince me that it isn't spouting racist dogma by reacting this way to the media simply showcasing some of the things that Dr. Wright was teaching there. Umm, the media wasn't changing anything that Dr. Wright said. The videos were Dr. Wright's own words.

This church isn't doing much to convince me that it isn't spouting racist dogma by reacting this way to the media simply showcasing some of the things that Dr. Wright was teaching there.

]]> By: Linda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738880 Linda Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:18:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738880 It was surely a different church service/sermon than I have ever witnessed in my church. It was surely a different church service/sermon than I have ever witnessed in my church.

]]> By: Mich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738879 Mich Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:17:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738879 Now Rev Moss is asking all to ignore those 30-second sound bites from Rev Jeremiah Wright as if they were just to enthrall the crowd in his church. One side Sen Obama is talking about bringing 'change', and on other side spiritual leaders of his church keep harping about age old slogans of slavery and disparity. Double standards. Now Rev Moss is asking all to ignore those 30-second sound bites from Rev Jeremiah Wright as if they were just to enthrall the crowd in his church.
One side Sen Obama is talking about bringing 'change', and on other side spiritual leaders of his church keep harping about age old slogans of slavery and disparity. Double standards.

]]> By: kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738874 kevin Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:16:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738874 So it appears that you can be black and be absolutely racist with no consequenses. This minister's comments were anti-american, anti-human, racist, ungreatful, and disturbing. It is very clear where Mrs Obama's comments in the past coming from. This minister has been poisining people's minds. How can they dare attacking with so much evidence against them... So it appears that you can be black and be absolutely racist with no consequenses. This minister's comments were anti-american, anti-human, racist, ungreatful, and disturbing.

It is very clear where Mrs Obama's comments in the past coming from. This minister has been poisining people's minds.

How can they dare attacking with so much evidence against them...

]]> By: DIMITRI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738872 DIMITRI Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:15:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738872 obama! you are such a flake!! obama!
you are such a flake!!

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738865 Bob Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:13:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738865 Hillary, please do not give up. Do not let Obama steal the nomination. If necessary run as a third party candidate. Hillary, please do not give up. Do not let Obama steal the nomination. If necessary run as a third party candidate.

]]> By: Annette http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738863 Annette Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:13:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738863 Most people, Black or White, don't care about this none issue. Let's concentrate on the economy and jobs. Most people, Black or White, don't care about this none issue. Let's concentrate on the economy and jobs.

]]> By: Little Lance http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738859 Little Lance Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:12:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738859 Bigotry knows no boundries. What would the world do if everyone was of one color, one religion and one gender? Lord-O'-Mercy we all are in big trouble, I mean BIG trouble. Bigotry knows no boundries. What would the world do if everyone was of one color, one religion and one gender? Lord-O'-Mercy we all are in big trouble, I mean BIG trouble.

]]> By: Terry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738856 Terry Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:11:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738856 Who cares? CNN we are tired of this crap. Go Obama or someone! Someone take us away from this garbage and get the nomination under wraps. Who cares? CNN we are tired of this crap. Go Obama or someone! Someone take us away from this garbage and get the nomination under wraps.

]]> By: Girl in SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738855 Girl in SC Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:10:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738855 Wright as apart of Obama's campaign. He served on a committee and as a religious political advisor. That is mixing the political side! Wright as apart of Obama's campaign. He served on a committee and as a religious political advisor. That is mixing the political side!

]]> By: Isaac http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738848 Isaac Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:07:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738848 And just how does the rhetoric of hate and bigotry, (yes there are black bigots who compounds their sin by hating their country), that this so called pastor spews at his sermons help Barack Obama spiritually? I'm a Democrat but for me it's Hillary or second best McCain. And just how does the rhetoric of hate and bigotry, (yes there are black bigots who compounds their sin by hating their country), that this so called pastor spews at his sermons help Barack Obama spiritually?

I'm a Democrat but for me it's Hillary or second best McCain.

]]> By: terry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738841 terry Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:06:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738841 I think that is a bit stupid right now. What's going on? Don't you have better things to do. A pastor should not speak about something belong to the bible, families, forgiven,,, friendship, and love... Are you idiot, or what. Whats wrong with you... I think that is a bit stupid right now. What's going on? Don't you have better things to do. A pastor should not speak about something belong to the bible, families, forgiven,,, friendship, and love... Are you idiot, or what. Whats wrong with you...

]]> By: NO Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738840 NO Obama Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:05:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738840 Human rights IS NOT defended by Wright's sermons. Wright's words are horrific... God D. America.... is NOT human rights. This church should be shut down. Human rights IS NOT defended by Wright's sermons. Wright's words are horrific... God D. America.... is NOT human rights.

This church should be shut down.

]]> By: C.Sharp http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738835 C.Sharp Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:05:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738835 . . . .I wish that CNN would resume broadcasting Senator Obama's rallies. He is perfectly capable of speaking for himself. We voters are growing tired of tabloid style journalism. . . . .I wish that CNN would resume broadcasting Senator Obama's
rallies. He is perfectly capable of speaking for himself. We voters are
growing tired of tabloid style journalism.

]]> By: barack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738833 barack Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:04:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738833 The minister and his flock are a bunch of fools. The man preaches hate and racial division. The media only reported his own words. To quote the 'minister': "The chickens have come home to roost." The minister and his flock are a bunch of fools. The man preaches hate and racial division. The media only reported his own words. To quote the
'minister': "The chickens have come home to roost."

]]> By: Jim in FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738832 Jim in FL Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:04:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738832 CNN, You are two degrees removed form politics here now, and this is hardly a story, much less a political one. The only political, and even newsworthy, issue here is Obama's interaction with Wright and the Church. If a bunch of loonies who followed Wright want to defend any and everything he says, is that a surprise ! Worship away !!! CNN,
You are two degrees removed form politics here now, and this is hardly a story, much less a political one. The only political, and even newsworthy, issue here is Obama's interaction with Wright and the Church. If a bunch of loonies who followed Wright want to defend any and everything he says, is that a surprise ! Worship away !!!

]]> By: Not good enough http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738831 Not good enough Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:04:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738831 The congregation can give any excuse they want to. It is still inexcusable for these words to be preached from the pulpit in this day and time. Obama wouldn't be running as a strong contender for president if some of those "white people" didn't vote for him. Don't bite the hand that feeds you! As Bush so terribly slaughtered when he tried to quote, "Fool me once, Shame on you! Fool me twice, Shame on me!" You see, we, as white Americans, looked past race and did not make it an issue. We supported Mr. Obama. Little did we know that there was a hidden agenda! The congregation can give any excuse they want to. It is still inexcusable for these words to be preached from the pulpit in this day and time. Obama wouldn't be running as a strong contender for president if some of those "white people" didn't vote for him. Don't bite the hand that feeds you! As Bush so terribly slaughtered when he tried to quote, "Fool me once, Shame on you! Fool me twice, Shame on me!"

You see, we, as white Americans, looked past race and did not make it an issue. We supported Mr. Obama. Little did we know that there was a hidden agenda!

]]> By: Meri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738829 Meri Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:04:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738829 Wright's quote in his sermon in which he states "Hillary was not a black boy raised in a single parent home. Barack was," goes to show you how off base he really is. Yeah, he was raised by white mother. It's funny how Obama's race is used for his convenience. Wright's quote in his sermon in which he states "Hillary was not a black boy raised in a single parent home. Barack was," goes to show you how off base he really is. Yeah, he was raised by white mother. It's funny how Obama's race is used for his convenience.

]]> By: sam brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738827 sam brown Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:03:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738827 Obama has been influenced by many people that do not consider the USA to be fair to their beliefs & traditions. I do not feel that he can honestly represent the values that shaped our history & I believe that he is commited to the wrong special interest groups. Will the next Harry Truman please come to our rescue! Obama has been influenced by many people that do not consider the USA to be fair to their beliefs & traditions. I do not feel that he can honestly represent the values that shaped our history & I believe that he is commited to the wrong special interest groups. Will the next Harry Truman please come to our rescue!

]]> By: TJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738826 TJ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:03:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738826 It is unfortunate that Senator Obama didn't disasociate himself from Rev. Wright before the Minister's racists comments became public. It is unfortunate that Senator Obama didn't disasociate himself from Rev. Wright before the Minister's racists comments became public.

]]> By: Eugene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738824 Eugene Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:02:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738824 I don't know how someone can serve as your spiritual role by not affecting your political views. There is no doubt Obama's past deserves deeper scrutiny. Media have been reluctant to undertake this role until recently. I don't know how someone can serve as your spiritual role by not affecting your political views. There is no doubt Obama's past deserves deeper scrutiny. Media have been reluctant to undertake this role until recently.

]]> By: Jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738821 Jason Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:02:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738821 Hillary got some funds for Clintons library from a group linked to Al qaeda. This is why she's hiding her source of funds. Hillary got some funds for Clintons library from a group linked to Al qaeda.
This is why she's hiding her source of funds.

]]> By: Marie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738820 Marie Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:01:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738820 I wonder what Obama or wright or members of the community would be saying if it was reversed and that was being said in Clintons church instead. My opinion I am glad the news is finanlly bringing this out in the open and I finanlly give the news people a thanks for doing it. Its time we the people hear things like this now and not later when we can't have our say about things. I wonder what Obama or wright or members of the community would be saying if it was reversed and that was being said in Clintons church instead. My opinion I am glad the news is finanlly bringing this out in the open and I finanlly give the news people a thanks for doing it. Its time we the people hear things like this now and not later when we can't have our say about things.

]]> By: BNS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738814 BNS Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:59:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738814 Time for Obama to shut his crazy uncle up. Time for Obama to shut his crazy uncle up.

]]> By: A. New http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738810 A. New Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:58:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738810 Get over it CNN. There are more pressing issues to discuss. Get over it CNN. There are more pressing issues to discuss.

]]> By: ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/obamas-church-lashes-out-at-media-for-character-assassination/#comment-738807 ron Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:57:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5919#comment-738807 Obama is a fraud Obama is a fraud

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