Democrat For McCain!

Do you really want to know where Rev. Wright has been hiding?

Gosh I thought that EVERYONE knew where he was!

Rev Jeremiah Wright has been hitting the beach with his BEST FRIENDS, Hillary and Bill! No? Sorry but you must not have been invited to the WHITE HOUSE BREAKFASTS, when Bill was in DIRE NEED OF CONSOLATION DURING THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF IMPEACHMENT!! YES, BILL ACTUALLY HAD HIS FRIEND OVER TO HELP HIM THROUGH THESE VERY TRYING TIMES

Don't sweat it,

I AGREE with what you said. It's just that some folks find it hard to swallow truth.

Trinity United Church….Rev. Jeremiah Wright…Rev. Meeks….Father Michael Pfleger….Michelle Obama….Minister Louis Farrakhan….Nation of Islam….Black Panthers….Tony Rezko….William Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn….Ahmas Yousuf….Hamas….Frank Marshall Davis….Saul Alinsky….ACORN….George Soros….Raila Odinga….Abongo Obama….Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades….Fidel & Raoul Castro….Socialist Party….New Marxist Party….Nadhmi Auchi….Rashid Khalidi….Daniel Ortega….Muammar Kaddafi….Kim Jong Il….Larry Sinclair….Donald Young….

Come on, guys, is that all you got???

This guy is hilarious. I agree with alot of things he says however, I dont think Hilary felt entitled to be president because she's white. She felt entitled because she's a Clinton.

The whole sermon should have been played and you will see what lead to Pfleger statement. Yes it was hard and perhaps to strong, however there is some truth.

Sen Clinton should not have been used in his illustration to some that racism does exist. There are those who think because of skin color they should be awarded some special right. This thinking is in all races.

and now we'll focus on the issues at hand….

Too bad you conservative white right-wingers have absolutly no idea about the experiences that some African Americans have gone through in this country…is it a great country absolutely, is it a perfect country…absolutely not….so with that said, those who have endured and continue to endure the most imperfect aspects of this great country will have sermons and conversation that many of you will deem "imperfect"…honestly, I believe the bunch of you are full of BS and scared to death about the history of a country that have done so many wrong, that you can't bear the thought of the ultimate leadership position being held by someone other than the ones look like you, think like you and act like you….pay back is a mother…

Pfleger is just out for his 15 minutes of fame.

I think that it is a shame that Obama got this guy over $200,000 worth of government funds.

Just another example of Obama's poor choices and lack of sensitivity to women. Who ist this Pfleger? He looks alot like whitey to me!

Why is it that these hate mongers go by the title "Reverend"? Preaching Hate against other races or country is not Holy or practicing the word of God the way I was taught. We have way to many hate monger Reverends in this country and some are in politics. As long as we have that way of thinking and thin skinned we will never get race relations straightened out. We seem to be going back ward and that is a shame after as far as we have come in the last 60 yrs.

Every day I'm read more and more praise and worship for Barack Obama. If he wins the White House you guys had better pray he lives up to your expectations. It will be far easier for him to win the White House than to do the job. He hasn't seen anything yet.

Did this REALLY have to come out now, months later, and at the beginning of the Charlie Black controversy? REALLY?!

This man is offensive. Man of God he is not; spawn of the devil, perhaps. And no, that is not like any church I have ever attended or would attend. That is more a hornet's nest of rabble rousing, self agrandizing, middle America hating malcontents. There is no excuse for Pfleger or his friends in Trinity UCC.

I am a catholic and I can tell you this priest needs to calm down and think about pastoring his sheep instead of being a national political attack dog. I am sure his bishop is going to demand that he quit trying to preach politics from the alter. He was in a black church and so I believe he was practicing a different brand of Christianity in that Trinity Church out of respect for their tradition but he has no justification in letting his pride conquer his will at this point in the dialouge.

He's entitled to his opinion. Just as I'm entitled to the opinion that it's kinda fishy that the Catholic Church would ask Pfleger to take a leave of absence for commenting on Sen. Clinton but do nothing to reprimand child molesters for nearly half a century except transfer them to new churches where they could prey on more children. I mean, America, let's get a little perspective.

If churches want to be involved in politics than I think it would be a great idea for them to start paying taxes.

Geez, make these idiots like "Rev." Michael Pfleger and "Rev." Jeremiah Wright dissappear from the news. Let's start trying to focus on the more positive aspects of this election. I do think Obama is trying to rise above all this and be a politician for the people.

Of course I would rather have Hillary, but we all need to work together to keep McCain OUT of the White House.

On the other hands, there are a few do-nothing Dems such as Nancy Pelosi that I've like to see voted out as well. Hopefully Cindy Sheehan will be successful in removing her.

Obama/Clinton or Obama/Feinstein '08

Where in the heck is my comment?

Why don't you apologize for frauding God? You are no man of the cloth, but a simple, wanna-be politician. You sir, are a pathetic little loser.

Who cares what he thinks?

Only the media has a stake in what Plager has to say.

How do you spell RATINGS?

C-O-N-T-R-O-V-E-R-S-Y

The man is a loon,

There is absolutely NO WAY THAT YOU ARE A PRACTICING CATHOLIC!……

If you were, you would have left the CATHOLIC CHURCH a loooooooooooong time ago! So Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease,
STOP TRYING TO FOOL THE REAL DEAL!

I don't know if/why you go to church, but I can tell you straight up, that this Catholic, goes to church to pay homage and to listen to JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD not necessarily to listen to a Priest, if a Priest says something I don't like or agree with I just IGNORE IT AND CONTINUE TALKING TO MY SAVIOUR, I ASK HIM TO HELP THE PRIEST TO SEE MORE CLEARLY, BUT, I DON'T STOP GOING TO CHURCH! So Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease crawl back under that hole you just crawled out of, it must be really dark and cold there!!!!!!!!!

I agree with Wright, Pfleger, and Farrakan on a lot of subjects, but not all subjects.

The stuff that has been cycled recently, I am in 100% agreement with. Its too bad, racism, guilt, and host of other prejudices has rendered so many people deaf and blind to the truth when it is told.

John the Baptist got his head chopped off because of his presentation style. The Pharisees and Scribes of his time didn't like it because what He said was nailing them. But, everything he preached was TRUE!

I don't care for Hillary but what he did and said was a disgrace…yet another person making a living by telling a group of people what they wanted to hear.

Obama supports says it doesn't make a difference but they need to take a deeper look into Obama…..seems to me he is licking his way to the top and kicking his old friends to the side…..oh yeah he learned that at church….tell a group of people what they want to hear.

To: Mary and et.al,

He was not speaking the truth! Obviously, you are not Catholic and if you are you are not knowledgeable about Catholicism! I've been a practicing Catholic for over 50 years and I know I would never sit in church and listen to this kind of hateful language. But this would never be tolerated in the Diocese in my city and others. Never! He is an ordained priest—he took vows. He is a member of the Church called by God to proclaim the Gospel. He is a leader who is given the grace to teach the truths of the gospel and inspire God’s people in worship. The Catholic Church promotes social justice. Social Justice is the Catechism of the Catholic Church and it is an essential part of the Catholic faith. BUT, we don’t embrace nor need the type of teachings this priest communicates. That is not what we are about. To me, he is abusing his Holy Orders and is a disgrace to the Catholic Church just like the priests who took advantage of innocent children are. But, one of these days, he will have to answer to someone higher than himself, and I guarantee you it won't be Obama.

He needs to apologize for being a raciest rabble rouser. There are to many like him from our Sen. and Cong right down the line. We will never get around racism as long as these people keep inciting hard feelings .and it ends up hard feeling on both sides. It is about time in this day and age to try to work together and stop stirring the pot of hate weather it be pro or con on color or spewing hate for this country. Don't like it or want to protect it and try to pull together to unite then get the hell out. Spread your hate someplace else.
I think these kind of churches should loose their tax exemption.

And how is a Guest Speaker's comments going to lower my grocery bill??? This is not political news. It never was.

Maybe he should try sticking to, oh, I don't know…THE BIBLE??? If these religious leaders want to get in front of congregations and talk politics, then we need to start levying taxes. He wasn't talking about race…he could have easily done that without bringing up BO and HRC. He knew exactly what he was doing…when is the government going to extract our due (the taxpayers) from these jokers. If the church gets taxed, then he can say WHATEVER he wants…even if it is the most ludicrous "sermon" I've ever heard.

CNN YOU ARE GIVING THE GOP ATTACKS TO USE AGAINST OBAMA. WHAT ABOUT GAS PRICES, MEN AND WOMEN KILLED IN IRAQ EVERYDAY, WHAT ABOUT SMALL KIDS GETTING RAPED, FIND GOOD STUFF TO TALK ABOUT AND LEAVE THE TRASH ALONE.

CNN SHAME ON YOU FOR REPORTING TRASH, EVERYONE AT CNN SHOULD BE FIRED, NEXT TIME SOMETHING LIKE THIS IS REPORTED.

How many more Pflegers & Wrights are out there in black churches keeping the fires ignited between the black and white races..It's time to get over it..Not one black person in this country personally knows a slave and never picked cotton unless that job was chosen to earn money..The public schools are free, you just have to get involved with your children and make sure they attend..stop using the white race as an excuse..

I've seen this guy in the news a lot throughout the years. He's ALWAYS milking his 15 minutes on any issue. A total nut-job. HOWEVER, he has nothing to do with Obama and doesn't preach at Obama's former church. He dropped in for the publicity. Which makes him newsworthy for what?

The truth hurts.

Not sometimes!

Always!!!

Will face it sooner or later. better sooner.

He han NOTHING to apologize for. Even Clinton supportes felt that she was entitled. Her campaign was arrogant and ill prepared. This guy was right.

Its amazing how "faithful" republicans are quick to to turn this guys words on his head. Dobson, Hagee, and Falwell (dead) have said some of the worst things about people at this country in the past 10 years. Where was the out rage then. When robertson said New Orleans had it comming, that 9/11 was the fault of gays and femminist. These people dont seek to help during a disaster they throw gas on a wild fire.

J wrote:

"…that European Americans are typically silent when members of their community commit racist acts…"

When a white steps out of line, other whites will waste no time in pouncing on them.

What happened to separation of church and state? Why are preachers mocking politicians during a sermon? Why does politics come into play at church? Obama needs serious help. Clearly by listening to two whack job ministers, he's demonstrated questionable decisions he's made.

Truth be told as Americans we can handle the truth.

Father was absolutely correct in what he said about Hillary. The truth sometimes hurt just like how Rev. Wright said. I dont agree with the government giving African Americans AIDS, thats crazy but the fact that the country is ruled by rich white people is spot on

And Obama doesn't apoligize for throwing you under the bus with Rezko, Wright, his grandmother, Clinton, etc……

Please post

Unbiased? HA HA HA

What happened with Charlie Black saying terrorism or war could help McCains chances?

Why isn't that repeated over and over and over?

You afraid of something CNN? Afraid of McCain/Bush/Rove/Cheney?

Instead of what others say, why don't you run what the candidates say? I don't want someone else's opinion.

When are we going to see repeats of the statement by McCain about never going to war for oil again?

He wasn't referring to the 1st Iraq mess - we didn't have high gas prices then. He was referring to the current war, and according to all else, the future wars he will instigate.

When CNN? When?

No, of course Father Pfleger has nothing to apologize for. We've all seen pundits with man-crushes on Obama pushing to get to the front of the line to gush over their idol. Obviously, being moronic in public is not criminal.
But Dean, Pelosi, Reid and so many of the supposed leaders of the party that calls itself Democratic, now they do have something to apologize for.
They can wait until after we the people have removed them from their positions of power in our party to say they're sorry for not speaking out against the lunacy of people like Father Pfleger. Why not let them wait? They waited until after the primary and caucus phase of the nomination process was over to admit that such horrible things were being said about Senator Clinton throughout the nomination process.
Yes, we have to blame people like Dean, Pelosi and Reid for their failures to uphold our democratic principles through a combination of actions and inactions.
When we're done ensuring the electoral defeat of the nominee that YOU selected in November, we're coming after you.
Your days of calling yourselves leaders of our party are much fewer than you think.
Believe that.
Count on it.

I agree with this priest and so do most people out there. WHITE and black, brown, etc.

I am an outside observer I am not black or white, but sorry to say Hillary and many of her supporters made this primaries into a black-white thing. And she does feel entitled to win because she is married to Bill Clinton. IF she really did have 35yrs of experience then why didn't she run last term? BEcause she ran on a false claim. I used to be a democrat but I am very ashamed of Hillary, Ferraro, Rendell and many of the old white ladies that called Barack "an inadequate black man!!!" THis is worse than what McCain has said. In fact it looks like Hillary is working with McCain to get him elected. There hasn't been one thing said by McCain that has damaged Obama but today everything that is being thrown at him is what Hillary said.

not again!!! seriously, is this really news??

DOES THIS GUY NEED ATTENTION OR WHAT? GO AWAY ALREADY.

Um Obama Supporter yes he was the facts are straight it was a 20 year relationship quit twisting the truth to fit your O-blinders

CNN- I find you to be racist and I will not be a part of your depecable ploy anymore. It amazes me how you can put all this other trash on your blog. You have your selected few who can express how they feel about a black man and his hatred toward the white race but when it is expressed from the other end or you discuss GOD you find away to not to post that blog. You are no better than the rest of the American people who hold hate in their heart because of a person color. WHAT HAPPENED TO MY EARLIER POSTING. WHAT YOU CAN'T STAND THE TRUTH?

Amazing. That church speaks nothing but hate and division.
Funny that Barrack sits there with his wife and children and thinks nothings wrong listening to these hatefilled sermons. But once it breaks in the news, he slowly steps away from it. Now he resigns from the church.
Yea' change we can believe in. Only took him 20 yrs and to be caught attending a racially charged church to change.
Thanks but no thanks Barrack.

Anyone but Barrack for prez.

It is interesting that European Americans are typically silent when members of their community commit racist acts or spew racist rhetoric against individuals from different racial/ethnic groups, but extremely vocal when members of their community are criticized for such acts and rhetoric.

I am sorry people can be angry about how and when he said what he said but he spoke the truth. And Please everyone do not think because he made this comment about Hillary that he is referring to all white people because he was not, but there are some white people as well as other who think like this.

I keep expecting someone to come out and say that "Obama the Clown" was just a big prank on the American people and was thought up to prove that democrats will nominate any empty suit that comes along and says "change".

The problem is not with what Pfleger said. He's one person entitled to his opinion, and he is not Obama.

The problem is with the reaction of Obama's long-time fellow churchgoers, who cheered at what many found offensive.

This is a gift to the Republican "Get Out the Vote" effort.

The GOTV will use this as a sound bite in the campaign, and it will get some people who tend republican but don't care for McCain up off the couch to vote against Obama.

Another "who cares" article. Is Rev. Michael Pfleger running for president?

More Mainstream Media distractions from THE WAR, THE ECONOMY and WHITE HOUSE ABUSE OF POWER…Who gives a rat's rump about scary preachers? It's just a good case against organized religion…

Lynn: So you actually believe that Senator Obama will throw his wife under a bus like he intends to do with Rev. Michael Pfleger? Do you say this because you believe that he has thrown others under a bus, like Reverend Wright? But if he didn’t sever his ties with Reverend Wright would you then believe Senator Obama to be an extremist or anti-American by tying Wright’s sermons to Obama? Or do you just like saying “Throw under a bus” whenever you see a picture of Barack Obama or his wife?
Nice move taking both sides of your own argument. You win both ways!

Patrick Henry wrote:

"I'd just like to see some evidence there is so much rampant oppression against the black race by rich white men??????"

You won't, because there isn't.

To Jan from Boca Raton……….How in the world can you say Obama flip flops when McCain has repeatedly and unashamedly changed positions,and the media has turned the other way? I agree that Father Pfleger's comments,while they appear to be true, may not be the best way to promote unity. At least Obama has a reason for changing his mind about public financing, something that McCain has done repeatedly in the primaries. Also, McCain won't even acknowledge the fact that a Vietnamese citizen saved him from drowning. Although I have not served in the military, my father and uncle served in WWII and one of my older brothers served in Vietnam, and I was not born until my father was well up in age. I see no problem serving our country, but I do have a problem when wars are used for oil, etc, as McCain let slip during a previous speech. Obama is smart enough to pre-analyze the angles from which the GOP will come.

Pat Henry…

"I'd just like to see some evidence there is so much rampant oppression against the black race by rich white men??????"

hey Pat,
shut up while your ahead…. read a history book? Have you been around for at least 40yrs?

omg how disrespectful to blacks…

-V

I want to hear more about McShame vetoing beer. That was fun!!!!!

CNN: It would be a great public service to all of humanity if you report on World Food Production and Supply issues; special focus on genetically modified foods; and how these issues impact us as human beings, impact agricultural practices, animals raised for food, and the biotic environment.

Give Rove, Pfleger et al a rest — it's their right to spout off but how is the public's interest served when you hand them a megaphone. And must you drag Obama's good name in their foolish diatribe? What's your agenda?

Oh Dan F., please stop whining. People just don't like Hillary. Didn't you watch the congregation's overwhelming applause and positive reaction to Father Pfleger in the video?

Please post my previous comment. It's an opinion worthy of being expressed. This isn't about hate, it's about truth. Clinton was NEVER going to be voted back into the White House, not one iota of hope.

JANEY is nuts. Obama let her off the hook so many times. Remember the Sniper Fire debate when he let it slide and took her at her word.

She looked "SHOCKED" like, "Did he just do that".

When are we going to see repeats of the statement by McCain about never going to war for oil again?

He wasn't referring to the 1st Iraq mess - we didn't have high gas prices then. He was referring to the current war, and according to all else, the future wars he will instigate.

When CNN? When?

Please stop attacking the Catholic Church

First of all, you cannot compare social justice issues with the hatred expressed by Mr. Wright. You cannot say that water and oil are the same despite the fact that both of them are in liquid form.

Next, Jesus Christ teaches forgiveness and love. So please let us not waste our time criticizing and / or judging others people's religions, faiths, and values.

Obama 08, we need a Democrat in the White House

Actually everyone, the pastor is correct in what he states, churches since the beginning of time have held the social and political pulse of the communities they represent.

It's just that CNN likes to spin it the way they received it without doing any 'due diligence' about how they report it…

And we are still talking about this issue months later when Mccains advisor states that a terrorist attack would be benificial to his campaign…

It gets what '5 minutes of air time'…….

Good reporting CNN, you're doing a hell of a job to represent equally…..

How else would this man expect Hillary to react to his rant? Of course she'd be offended, and any reasonable person would.

Such apologies don't work for me.

with the Church's' stance on illegal immigration, the death penalty and for not excommunicating this clown, I apologise for being Catholic.

What amazes me is that all of the people that are so quick to point out racism can not see sexism. More often than not they coexist in this country.

And, to Felize … if you think Clinton thought she was entitled because of her husband and for being First Lady then you have not been paying attention. Hillary planned and prepared to run for president just like all those young 'educated' people for Obama are preparing for your life's work. Educational reform in Arkansas, World Women's Organization, Armed Services Committee in the Senate, etc. etc. etc.

And what happens? A less qualified, young, good looking, smooth talking empty suit man comes along and everybody thinks he's better. Talk about being entitled!

He didn't say anything folks weren't already thinking. ..including Clinton. I mean come on. The MSM had this thing in the bag for her way months before the primaries even started. They were saying Sen Obama should stay home cause "Hill" was going to be the nominee hands-down. So let's be real here.

ALL Churches that participate in politics should PAY TAXES. You want to spew your bigotry & hatred, inject yourself into politics, you should pay taxes like the rest of us.

Pfleger is a disgrace to the white race & catholics. The Obamabots, Jesse Jackson & Al Sharpton would have been up in arms if his remarks were against african americans & Obama. Now where's the predjudice?

Oh that's right, it's not a two way street.

CNN………..The controversial comments came during a May 25 visit to Barack Obama’s former church, when Pfleger described Clinton as a white elitist who felt entitled to be the Democratic Party’s …………..
LAST MONTH (5-25-08)This GUY and DOBSON are IDIOTS!!!!
He apologized …….He didn't mean it………..send both oF them to H_LL!!!!!! …………………..Senator Clinton and Sentor Obama are on the trail TODAY!!!!!

He is a typical Obama white person. What is wrong with this guy. I bet his parents are proud.

I don't understand whites who are ashamed to be white. I don't understand whites who feel they owe blacks anytning more than common respect. I don't understand whites who actually believe that blacks should be allowed to be racist and separtists. I don't understand how over 90% of balcks will vote for Obama and no one will call that racist. Liberal white America will turn America over to the blacks and in one year beg right wing whites for help.

Father mochs Senator and every major news agency blasts out for days because he support a black candidate.

Presidential campaign advisor hopes for terrorist attack on America and no body cares because he supports a white candidate.

Rev. Michael Pfleger has nothing to apologize for. In fact, many if not millions applauded the stance that he took. A different tone could have been used, but the message could not have been more true. Hillary Pumas will never accept that their candidate slung her mud into a headwind, and it is because of this and only this that she thankfully lost. These Puma cretins don’t even realize that the freedom of complaining and feeling bitter and jaded over a fair electoral contest is a luxury afforded to them in the United States of America. Maybe these Pumas should take a field trip to Zimbabwe to observe true electoral injustice. Then again, how would the Pumas drive to McDonalds in their SUV safe in their cocoon of bitterness if someone cuts off their hands? Think globally.

He only said what everyone knew to be true.

Olander June 26th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Lynn,

It is people such as yourself who keeps the country from moving forward. Give me a break.

Olander - "moving forward" would be okay if we were heading in the right direction. But Obama's hypocracy is not the direction we want to go.

So, Lynn, keep posting!

Whether you agree or disagree with Pfleger, a church/sermon is no place to put on a rant. He is a "man of the cloth" and he should be administering to spiritual health, not political rhetoric. I find it ironic that anything Wright/Pfleger says is considered the "truth" by Obama supporters, however, Bill Cliniton's remarks about Jesse Jackson in NC was race baiting. Pathetic. And, why don't we ask Pfleger himself how his rant will bring down the price of gas or end the war in Iraq.

Regardless what you think about about Hillary Clinton, the Reverend's comments did not belong in the pulpit. I am African-American female and if I had been in chruch and heard these comments or Rev Wright's comments, I would have walked out of chruch and never went back. The church is God's house and this is no place or excuse for hatred.

Amazing. That church speaks nothing but hate and division.
Funny that Barrack sits there with his wife and children and thinks nothings wrong listening to these hatefilled sermons. But once it breaks in the news, he slowly steps away from it. Now he resigns from the church.
Yea' change we can believe in. Only took him 20 yrs and to be caught attending a racially charged church to change.
Thanks but no thanks Barrack.

Anyone but Barrack for prez.

You know, I wonder if we would have hear about this if it didn't happen at Obama's fprmer church?

Felice Judkins June 26th, 2008 9:39 am ET wrote:

"Truth is the Rev. was telling the truth! Clinton felt entitled and she underestimated her opponent. I believe that she felt more entitled because she was a former First lady and that Bill Clinton was her husband and that it was hers."

You are close. She felt better "qualified", not entitled. And what she underestimated was the lemming-like mentality of the Democratic primary voters…

Obama gave money to this guy and this guy was helping on obama's campaign. I mean its funny Obama gets to call people typically white and nothing happens yet just because hillary felt she had a right to continue through the primaries she gets labeled as entiled. I feel that obama thinks he's entitled to something because he's half black. No said anything about bob bar continuing to run. Yeah now lets hear the obama supporters 1 2 3 your a republican troll.

Obama is not in that church anymore, people, so get a clue.

However, the man does NOT to apologize to me or anyone else as far as I am concerned. He was truthful and FUNNY.

to those who don't know, the church has been a haven for blacks since we've been in this country.

We used it as a cover for:

Learning to read
Political activism
Abolitionist information

Church is the one place that blacks have historically had freedom. This is why churches were so popular for bombings during the civil rights movement.

I think that this is another instance of the "white guilt" Nadar was talking about. White folks simply want the legacy of injustice to "just go away"… how convenient.

Judgment of 20 years !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama changing his policies where ever he wants
I will wait till 2012 to cast my vote
Hillary 08 or 12

To Obama Supporter: I went back and read an article that I have saved. By the CNN article he was a friend for over 20 years. Sorry for the misspelling of what his name. You should correct other people spelling too. I knew it was wrong, I just did not take the time to check the spelling. I thought everyone would understand what I mean. I don't criticize other people spelling or wrong verbs etc. I don't know -they might work 2 jobs, been up all night with a sick family member or crying baby, typing error, etc. So get over it.

If he is a catholic priest, I will have to change religjions. He is nuts - period.

Father Pfleger would make a nice addition to Obama's cabinet. Rev. Wright has already spoken up for the VP position (which I hear Obama is seriously considering), maybe Father Pfleger could be in charge of PR or something like that? The Three Muskateers - Best Friends Forever.

How does Trinity "Church" even maintain tax exemption status?
Lots of political talk going on and hateful talk, too.

IMO, it should be investigated in terms of its tax exemption status.

Olivia! Olivia! Olivia!

The kind of mentality that says nutcases must be sent to third world countries is very offensive to those of us who call the third world our home.

Remember the third wolld is not a bush.

No doubt The Reverend said what he said, and there was more truth to the substance as well. But please quit trying to make a race issue out of this. Vote with a clear heart and vote for who you feel that will do the best job not who is white and who is black. This is America and you are entitled to free speech for the Constitution says so. Lets learn from our mistakes from prior administrations and make this country what is really is.

The truth hurts when you have been living in delusional world.

to learn to hate begins in the home,from parents,then the school bully's,our freedom of speech,has given people the right to spew their learned hate,the public thinks it's ok to spew what ever they feel to every one in hearing range,,and worst of all,this only brings out more anger,when we hear this we should stand up and say,stop this now,,as long as people stay quiet and let this happen it will continue,we accept this every day,and until we say enough is enough,preaching hate in GOD'S HOUSE IS JUST WRONG,TEACHING HATE IS WRONG NO MATTER WHERE IT IS,ACCEPTING HATE IS WRONG ON EVERY ONE

Obama loses a vote per word with this guy…

Keep Talking!

Whether you agree or not, the African American church has historically been a place of activism.. Black Christians–for the most part–believe that being Christian is more about DOING than BEING. The scripture teaches that "faith without works is dead." Pastors frequently call their congregants to act against perceived injustices. After all, the most revered political activist of our time was also an ordained minister, Dr. King. Four little girls were bombed in a Birmingham church because the KKK didn't like what was being said in the church. Whether you like it or not, African Americans see Jesus' mission in the streets among the people as a challenge to themselves to get active and go about the work of Christ. Even Rev. Wright, who by the way is a veteran of this country's armed forces, preaches a theology that challenges America to live up to her ideals. He sees his country not place on a pedestal beyond reproach, but rather in the context of scripture which chronicles the rise and fall of nations according to their works.
The same type of dialogue takes place in white evangelical christian churches. Have you ever seen a John Hagee broadcast?
Just because you don't agree with someone doesn't mean they are "haters". Give me a break!

Its was funny and true. Wake up people! You cant handle the Truth!!

As a Catholic, in conjunction with the person who said Pfleger should lay low for awhile, I say this loser should lay low forever! Or someone, his Bishop for example, should show him the nearest exit. Just who is this person helping? Certainly not Obama who probably was hurt more than Hillary, the target of his babble nonsense. Now to those who eschew Hillary for VP — did it ever occur to you, for all the dirty words you sling at her — that the simple fact is Obama cannot win without her, and every time you feel like trashing her, just remember that this lady got 18M votes. I'm not saying he should pick her for VP, that's his choice. But I am saying that he could do worse.

What this guy said about Hillary was right on. She thought she had it in the bag. She didn't think a Black Junior Senator could beat her. She is the real elitist.

TO JAN & ANON AND ALL THE REST OF NEGATIVE BLOGGERS:

WHAT THE PRIEST SAID WAS THE TRUTH…AND SOMETIMES THE TRUTH HURTS….HRC DID UNDER ESTIMATE OBAMA, AND SHE DID FEEL SHE WAS ENTITLED…..NOW UNTIL OBMAMA STARTED WINNING THEN SHE USED THE RACE CARD…..YOU PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN THE FACTS BEFORE COMMENTING….

AND NOT LET US FORGET ALL THE NEGATIVE THINGS HAGEE & THE OTHER MINISTER ON MCCAIN'S CAMP SAID…

YOU PEOPLE PICK EVERYTHING NEGATIVE APART WHEN IT COMES TO OBAMA…..IS IT BECAUSE HE'S AFRICAN AMERICAN?

IN ALL MY YEARS OF FOLLOWING THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS RACE WAS NEVER A FACTOR, WHY NOW?

I'M WAITING FOR JAN, ANON AND THE REST OF YOU NEGATIVE BLOGGERS TO GIVE ME A HONEST ANSWER….THANK YOU.

This man should be defrocked. There is no Roman Catholic priest that I have heard on the pulpit make such idiotic remarks. He should just be a Pentacostal preacher rather than a priest, then he toot away all he wants.

Ok while I thought his comments were funny as all heck (and there was some truth behind what he said..I must admit), I do believe there is a reason why church and state are separated. it should be kept that way. He never should have made those comments in the pulpit of a church. He has to understand that he is regarded as a leader in the community and he needs to be very careful what he says. I think he should have been sat down for those comments. The pulpit is no place for comments like that. Whether you agree or disagree.

Unbiased? HA HA HA

What happened with Charlie Black saying terrorism or war could help McCains chances?

Why isn't that repeated over and over and over?

You afraid of something CNN? Afraid of McCain/Bush/Rove/Cheney?

It was easy for America to dismiss Father Pfleger's statement as the rantings of an over the top religious social activist. However, when one considers the post-mortem findings on the Clinton campaign by commentators and analysts, there is sufficient evidence to substantiate an alleged attitude of "entitlement." Whether race was a motivating factor is questionable, however Hillary Clinton definitely ran her campaign against an opponent (Obama) that she and her campaign staff clearly underestimated.

This was further substantiated by the way in which her campaign flippantly spent their funds and formulated their falty campaign strategy causing her to have to "finally find her voice." The Clinton campaign spoke of change but couldn't recognize it when brought face to face with it. Barack Obama was not campaigning, but using experience and leadership skills born of community organizing to produce a "movement." He manifested leadership experience in the efficient spending of funds. He held true to strategies that most told him could possibly lose him the nomination and eventually the election. Barack Obama was and is a force of nature not matter what color he is.

In conclusion, Barack Obama's experience comes from operating on the ground and organizing people and communities to come together and get things done. He was not blessed with the advantage of having a former president as a spouse, or a dynastic view of a run for the White House. He embodies change in both his inward and outward appearances. Live with it America!!!

Just another example of a crazed Evangelical racist out of control. As a gay man, "it takes one to know one" as the saying goes, and I think Pfleger is hiding more than his racism behind that collar!

Ok, usually I overlook the frequent typos found on this site, but today was a bit much; by the first paragraph, you'd spelled the word "apologize" three different ways, with no sign of a [sic]. Come on guys.

What happened with Charlie Black saying terrorism or war could help McCains chances?

Why isn't that repeated over and over and over?

You afraid of something CNN? Afraid of McCain/Bush/Rove/Cheney?

Listen, the MEDIA is making this committed priest out to be a nut job. HE IS NOT! He has committed his life to working for the poor, encouraging forgiveness, responsibility, and strong communities to keep people away crime. He does the work that Jesus instructed us all to do! Many think that preaching and being self righteous is enough- it is not! Sometimes we need to do more than think about our image. Yes, he said a dumb thing, and he took responsibility for the mistake that he made. This man had devoted his life to God and to helping others.

This priest was telling the truth. Who did not know that Mrs. Clinton was entitled because she is white? She was acting during the primary like she was entitled of the presidency. That was the reason why she underestimates Senator Barack Obama. She can not admit that she run a poor campaign. Even today, she continues to believe that Barack still her vote. Please leave this priest alone, he spoke the truth even it it hurt some of you.

As a member of the United Church Of Christ, I am deeply offended by the fact that Obama renounced his pastor and church of 20 years because it was politically expedient. He could have stood up and restated his differences and stood his ground, but he buckled and betrayed someone who mere months before was an adviser.
He also went back on his pledge to run his campaign on public funds. If elected, how many more people and principles will he turn his back on? This man is not to be trusted in the oval office.

And we're still talking about this guy, why????

Why is this person ashamed to be a white male?

If they can't stop talking politics from the pulpit, tax them.

I can't believe that Obama supporters just want to blow off these characters who have been and are a part of Barack Obama's life. I don't hang out and visit with people if I don't believe in their lifestyle, not in a close friendship anyway. Geez this guy and Reverend Wright even get to take it to the level of TV. Come on, this stuff will be around and will be one of the deciding factors of the election. Perhaps he should not have been the nominee?

it is probably good news if the Priest is on TV or in the public . While being observed it makes young boys in the area a little bit safer a little while longer. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR FLOCK AND LESS TO POLITICS!!!!!!!!!!!

I must admit things have gotten quite boreing since the nomination.

I love Obama, I think he is the "cream of the crop". Yeh politics is a dirty game, and why should he be any different. I still love em'.

NOTHING HE SAID DENOTES HATE. HE IS TALKING ABOUT WHITE ENTITLEMENT IN AMERICA. RIGHT OR WRONG IT SHOULD BE DISCUSSED. MOST BLACKS FEEL THAT WHITE PEOPLE AND WOMEN IN PARTICULAR FEEL LIKE THEY ARE ENTITLED TO CERTAIN THINGS. IF THAT IS WRONG IT WOULD BE NICE TO TALK TO A WHITE WOMEN ABOUT THAT. THIS WAY I DONT WALK AROUND THINKING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE. THE REV. KNOWS HIS PEOPLE, IF HE THINKS THERE IS A SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT, PERHAPS HE IS ON TO SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE TALKED ABOUT. MY PROBLEM WITH HIM IS HIS TIMEING. HE KNOWS THIS IS A RACILLY CHARGED SEASON AND STILL COMES OUT WITH THIS. HE COULD HAVE DONE IT MORE CONSTRUCTIVLY.

To all those Hillary supporters that are filled with hate, that are voting for McCain instead of your party. Remember Hillary is planning on running again.

When that time comes don't be surprise if the Obama supporters switch side, and don't vote as well.

If the GOP get in there she will lose again in the coming years.

The Hillary army is really destroying her chance of ever getting elected and they do not even see it.

Because "Krama" is something else…

It's only O.K. for right-wing nutjobs to voice their opinions from the pulpit and on newcasts, right?

Does anybody really care anymore? Hillary's gone and we're left with Grandpa Yesterday vs. New Kid on the Block. Every pundit and washington insider wanted Hillary out and it looks like they got their way. Don't blame me for Obama or mcCain, I sure didn't vote for them.

He is an Idiot….just like Obama!!

Funny how someone at arm's distance to Obama continues to make headlines about telling the truth. But when a McCain adviser suggests a terrorist attack would benefit McCain's chances, we don't get the looped clip for three weeks. Outrageous!

He didn't say anything wrong. Clinton from the very begining thought that its hers.

Repeats and Re-Runs are not news.

You folks either have the wrong name or you're all over-paid for the same ole stuff over and over and over ad nauseum.

What exactly is the problem? Didn't SHE mock Barack Obama every chance she got? Didn't SHE also mock the American people who didn't agree with her with her self-entitlement? It looks like the congregation overwhelmingly agrees with Father Pfleger from the video. What exactly are we trying to hide here? The congregation in the video agrees with the content in the video because they know the "real" Hillary Clinton, as do the voters, and that is why she didn't win the nomination. So will the "real" Hillary Clinton please stand up?

Reading this again, I think Pfleger had it backward. Isn't it Obama who's the "elitist" who thinks he's entitled to the Presidency, never mind the nomination?

I think CNN needs to start searching for new political characters and topics……divine intervention can't get more divine.

Alex in TX,

Right on!

Father Pfleger: Good man, just chose the wrong words. He apologized and that settles it. Actually he's funny! Needs to be comedian don't you think?

Who cares? This is a free country and people are allowed to say and think whatever they want. It's not illegal to poke fun of people, but who cares?

Carl Rove said Obama was the elitist guy at the country club, with a cig, martini and beautiful woman on his arm, making snide remarks at everybody walking by. Again, why is America so interested in this drivel????

All of this is talk, talk, talk. Now if Fledger or Rove do something to hinder my rights (or your rights)…that's an issue!

I don't see why he has to apologize for what he said, because he told the truth. Hillary played every card she could think of, including the race card and it still didn't work. She still lost! Maybe, just maybe he should apologize for the way he said it; however, he told the truth and the truth shall set you free!

Well CNN - you've managed to get more mileage out of old old old old news that benefits the old old old old McWarmonger.

Wonder how many you men that guy has abused? Wonder how many women McWomanizer is flirting with in his waning years?

That would be news.

You all just provide gossip and free anti-Obama campaign stuff for McShame.

Get some news.

Neither Rev Pfleger or Rev Wright should apologize for telling the truth.

They need to have a discussion with Pastor Dobbs to let him know that one religion is no better than another and that his chickens are also on the verge of coming home to roost

ok..who cares…Lets get on to who Colon Powell is going to endorse. Obama 2008!

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Nancy from FL - GO PUMAS!!! ………… No, plouffe, whats unfortunate is this boy being the democratic nominee. say goodbye to your rights and your money, fellow white americans. this country is going to the ZOO………..YOU ARE AN IDIOT AND A RACIST!!!!!!!

THIS BOY……….I suppose you are referring to MR OBAMA…….NOW GAL…. you really need to grow UP…….. ….. WHY pay to visit the ZOO just look in the MIRROR!!!!!

CNN…… PLZ POST

He's not any kind of preacher I've ever seen. I'm glad he 'came to the light' though - woke up MILLIONS of American's on how Obama TRULY is.

….another thing….I see it's going to be another Obama day….are there any negative stories you care to run about McSameBush Cain News Network….why is he not being scrutinized as much as Obama….I don't know him to trust him!

NO NEED TO APOLOGIZE………..

WE LOVE YOU……………..

BARACK THE VOTE PEOPLE……………

HOW TYPICAL THAT OBAMA SUPPORTERS CONSIDER THIS A NON-STORY–AND THEY ACCUSE REPUBS OF SMEARING! I LOVE HOW THEY KEEP WAITING FOR REPUBS TO SMEAR AND CONTINUE TO BE DISAPPOINTED. THE TRUTH IS, THE DEMS USED FAR MORE SMEAR TACTICS IN THEIR PRIMARY AGAINST EACH OTHER THAN THE REPUBS HAVE EVER THOUGHT OF.

IS YOUR MINISTER MEDIA APPROVED?

CNN why must you beat a dead horse? This story is old news. This man shouldn't be demonized for speaking his mind about something that happens to be true. The news you should be reporting is FISA bill legislation, North Korea, Iraq etc. why do you have to turn the blog into a tabloid?

To all those Hillary supporters that are filled with hate, that are voting for McCain instead of your party. Remember Hillary is planning on running again.

When that time comes don't be surprise if the Obama supporters switch side, and don't vote as well.

If the GOP get in there she will lose again in the coming years.

Because "Krama" is something else…

Much more than what he said, was the vitriol with which he spewed his self-aggrandizing venom. He obviously has a very high opinion of himself to think that his collar gives him the right to use the church as a platform for his kool-aid politics. I have grown up in the church all my life and have never heard anything even approaching a rant like this from a member of the clergy. Get into therapy, Mr. Pleger, before that toxic mixture of hate and arrogance you carry around inside you explodes.

THIS WHOLE IDEA OF A PUMA IS JUST RIDICULOUS.

HILLARY IS GONE BACK TO WHERE SHE NEEDS TO STAY! GET OVER IT!

IT IS PRETTY AMAZING AT HOW HER FOLLOWERS THINK AND REACT TO THINGS.

OH YEAH I FORGOT, THEY ARE THE UNEDUCATED!

GET AN EDUCATION, READ, OR DO SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP YOU ERASE YOUR OBVIOUS IGNORANCE IN THIS POLITICAL SEASON!!!

why do we continue going these guys a photo op and microphone

Although it may not have looked good in the eyes of some American's mainly white folks I do think he was speaking the truth and sometime when you speak the truth it can hurt you. Just look at the context at what he said, and if he had said it calmer with out all of the expressions then it would have been perceived allot better than it was.

The Clintons are responding as if theY are entitled. THE MEDIA SHOULD MOVE ON. THESE FIRES ARE FUELED BY THE NEWS MEDIA , WHY WHY WHY?????????

FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS A PROTECTED BY THE CONSITUTION OF THE USA.

MSNBC, ABC, CNN & CBS, STORIES WITH SUBSTANCE ARE NEEDED YOU HAVE THE TOOLS AND THE TALENT TO PRODUCE A BETTER PRODUCT..

Truth is Obama has no clue what he is doing.

another thing teach your people how to spell now we're having grammer lessons on the ticker. this is pathetic

However Obama was, in fact, tortured as a POW.

No retreat, no surrender. Pastors are not politicians, and should not make political statements on the pulpits, however, they should never be afraid to speak truth to power!

If presidential candidates are going to be judged by the company that they keep or have kept then we should never hesitate to judge McCain based on his close relationship with one of the worst presidents to ever serve. The atrocities and incompetency of George W. makes Rev. Wright and company look like boyscouts.

listen this has nothing to do with what's going to help the american people i need for cnn to comment on some real news that's going to help us figure out who is a better candidate (mine is obama) but this isn't going to help us because OBAMA didn't say it and he shouldn't be held responsible for what other's do. if we were held responsible for everyone's actions then we'd all be in jail. this is crazy and it's news moving on…NOW!!!!!!!

Father, but with freedom comes responsibility.

Why was he on GMA…He is not relevant…Yall must have nothing better to report on…I bet the bloggers here could think of plenty more important things

OBAMA 08!!!

Obama surrounds himself with people who hate this country and he stand a chance at becoming president???

Has America become retarded??

I am Catholic and I can not believe this person is an actual Priest. Shameful behavior and he should be removed from the Catholic Church.

Another example of a dirty primary campaign by Obama. He should have been outraged about these 2 mouthpiece preachers instead of glossing it over and letting them get away with it. How can Hillary even speak to the man? I hope Bill Clinton continues to ignore this man. He in no way deserves Bill Clinton's support. Politics as usual–I have also lost respect for Hillary even though she must do it or the democrats will dump her–that was obvious in the primary debacle. What a bunch of phonies the Dems have become.

He too was disrepectful of this country, it's former First Lady and now Senator, she deserves more respect than he showed and encouraged others to show. His behavior is and was disgraceful. How can he expect forgiveness when he won't forgive others and mocks other human beings. He's a sad excuse for a "Man of God". If he knows Obama so well, he would have known not to behave that way? I'm exasperated with the amount of hate that spews from Chicago. I'd be exhausted and wouldn't be able to contribute on a daily basis if I was full of so much hate and vinegar!!!!

Why are people so up in arms about this, much of what he is saying is true..just ask HRC. An elitist white wife of a politician who thinks she is the second coming of Jesus and should be entitled to the Presidency…

Pfleger, you da man !!

HRC, cry me a river and go bake some cookies to pay off your debts
mommy !

I believe Clinton felt entitled but I don't think it was racially motivated. She felt entitled just because that's the way she and Bill are.

Dear Pfleger,

Shut up and stop defending your baseless, pandering, stupid comments about a woman who's spent her political life trying to HELP the constituency of those you preach to.

You're a worthless instigator and part of the reason this country is divided.

What the heck does this have to do with the true teaching of Christ?
What kind of a church allows its leaders to spew hate and profanity from the pulpit?
We have left all our morals in the trash can. All people care about now is tolerance and political correctness. People we are in losing our country to trash and if we do not wake up soon and return God to where is he is suppose to be we are going to wake up when it is to late.
Read the Bible and learn what Christ is all about and his truth.

Olander - Can't accept the truth.

Felice, I agree with you, he was telling the truth and thats something people have a problem with TRUTH.

This priest was right. Clinton was/is an elitist who thinks she's owed the presidency. She wouldn't be the junior senator from New York if she wasn't married to a former, impeached, president.

I can't wait for the Peter Paul fraud trial to start. Her, her husband and Rendell have been accused of committing the largest Federal Election fraud in the history of this country. With any luck they'll all do time in the cross bar hotel. Maybe then PUMA can take up a collection to post bail for their 'hero'

You're an idiot Pfleger, now go away.

What do any of this man's comments have to do with Jesus' teachings or anything remotely appropriate for Church? To use the pulpit to mock or insult others is not exactly what Christianity should be about. For the second time in a few days with this and the Dobson garbage, please CNN, stop making Christianity look crazy.

The bitter PUMA kids are right, we should vote for McSongbird, McWar, McBush, McSame etc.

stupid religious people.

And you (Father Pfleger) should not have too.

Athough he could have said it in a better way, the Rev was correct. That is the impression HRC conveyed early in the primary campaign. She felt entitled because of being a former First Lady and Bill Clinton.

Truthfully, I thought the nomination was sealed for her at the announcement of her candidancy. I, too, supported her. I didn't think BHO could beat