To all that care so much about the black community is very thoughtful, but to let all know is that there isn't a problem with Sen.Obama. The problem I have is with alot of closed minded people . If you believe that blacks can't think for themself you'll are completely wrong and very lost. I understand why so many people are surprise to see Sen.Obama beating Sen.Clinton because you have people that think blacks isn't capable.

For a black man to reach the goals that Sen.Obama have reached isn't something to be taken lightly. Blacks in this country have came alone way and with hard work. Some of you'll don't know what hard work is and they have done it without help from people that think that they are better them. But beside the point, blacks have gave alot to this country including there lives. If you like it or not and they have been taken for granted a very long time.

It's time for all of us to look at others and respect them like we would like to be respected. If we don't understand that? We as a nation would set the struggle that our fathers have fought and die for, back 100 years. But the one thing that our fathers wished and prayed for is for us to be AS ONE…….. One Nation…….. When we come together we are so powerful and strong. If there is something that we can learn from the past is that "Hate" don't bring us together, it just divied us. And by been divied, we will fell……..

Why do these pro-Hillary people keep saying that Obama stole the nomination? If so, then explain in detail to me how? I want facts here, not Hillary should have won tears. I want you to point out exactly how voter fraud took place. Don’t even bother with the whole Michigan and Florida spill. Facts are that even if Florida and Michigan had been counted exactly as Hillary wanted it, she still wouldn’t have had the numbers to catch up, much less overtake Obama. Besides, it was pathetic the way Hillary changed her views on the counting of Florida and Michigan votes when it suited her. She ran an arrogant and sorry excuse for a campaign, and didn’t get her act together till it was far too late. Besides, what is up with all this she was victim rhetoric? You all do a real disservice to Hillary by portraying her as a victim. I may not have supported her, but I have to admit she is one tough lady. She is nobody’s victim. Hillarie’s so called 18 Million supporters should all send her one dollar each so she can cover most of her debt. If you truly are her supporters you would.

If the only thing Rev. Jackson was addressing by his comment regarding Sen. Obama speaking down to African Americans (or however he put it) relates to fatherless children, then I have to agree with Sen. Obama in this instance. Have not watched TV news (other than local news) for quite a few months as I got fed up with having those pundits/analysts/experts tell me who I should be supporting, so I have not see Rev. Jackson's facial or body expressions and cannot form an opinion as to whether he was half joking and since from what I gather the entire video has not been shown it might be that Rev. Jackson was including other things than just the fatherless situation.

In any case, as I say, this is a non-issue as far as I am concerned. There are many, many other reasons why I currentlyI will not be voting for Sen. Obama for President of the United States in November. Once he gets done with all of his flip-flopping I may actually find out where he stands on some issues and whether he really has any core principles or is simply like most other politicians and says what a politician has to say to get elected (nothing new in that kind of politics).

Obama is just emphasizing a point that has been a problem in mostly black communities and it's in others as well. I see no issue with him addressing it, no it can't be fixed by government, it's still has to be done by the individual, but I do think if there are more opportunities that are accessible to black men and other minorities that there will be some progress on this issue. But it's still starts from home in how that male child is raised and the values you instill in him and expose him to positive feedback that will ultimately allow him to be a responsible adult. Of course, Obama haters will still bring up Rev Wright, they hate him, and when you don't like someone, you spend more time spewing crap than talking about the real issues.

We don't need an out of touch, arrogant, elitist preacher for President.

McCain '08

Let's be clear: Jesse Jackson does not speak for all African Americans. He may think he does, but he does not. Sure he's done a lot for civil rights but the fact that he uses the title of Rev. but has fathered a child out of wedlock has lowered his stock value.

What Mr. Obama spoke about on Father's Day and his speech to youth that they probably won't become a rap star or a star athlete was on point. What Mr. Obama said is the same thing most African Americans hear from their families and teachers. For Jesse Jackson to get angry about the Father's Day speech just goes to prove that a hit dol will holler.

There is nothing more painful than growing up without the love of a father.
Obama knows that pain from experience and he is fighting for the children who don't have a voice. At the end of the day it is the child that matters and not politics. I am glad he is standing his ground like a real man should.

I guess CNN is full of political correct Nonsense. All leaning toward the NOBAMA wagon.

Barak is the most arrogant candidate. He looks down upon rural American's..saying they are bitter and hold on to their religion and guns…Tells us that his grandmother is a TYPICAL white person..God FORBID, I ever said that the other way around !!! I agree with Jesse Jackson on this…He DOES talk down to people..Not just blacks!
He disgusts me..I would never vote for him EVER!!

To jt, regarding other languages, are you aware that in most case you can earn a pretty nice differently pay when you can speak Spanish. And how do we expect our children to survive in a Global economy if they can't speak other languages. Have you paid attention to who the people are that does most of you import business, they sure aren't you typical English speaking person. Oh and those jobs usually pay big bucks.

Learn a second language.

Obama 08

By the way, for those of you who don't understand Obama's behavior, a couple of thoughts.

First, there's a well-known saying that says something like "act like you're already in the job you aspire to"…Obama is just doing that.

Second, to the extent that he can be a positive role model for young black men, I'm all for him doing so in a manner that is better for society as a whole. If any of you think by doing so he's not being "black" enough, or he's betrying his culture, etc., I'll call YOU a racist pure and simple. Values like honor, character, integrity and others are color blind, and simply appealing to one's better, inner nature is a good thing.

Like I said in a previous comment, I'm not likely to vote for him, since I'm concerned about his lack of experience, and I think he's a lot of talk to this point. If he continues to bring up substantive plans to back up his appeals, I might be more predisposed to vote for him. But I will NEVER have a problem respecting a person who models the values that made this country great.

Wow - CNN is getting pretty stupid. So if he tells young African-American males that they need to get their act together, it's too preachy… So what's the alternative, not say anything at all?

gary July 13th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

he a black muslum talking to americans what do you expect.
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Gee, I heard a rumor that McCain is a White Muslim and is actually Bin Laden's brother. One stupid comment deserves another.

What percentage of white fathers are absentee? Pretty high, I'd bet.

I'm not likely to vote for Obama, but I'll tell you this…I admire his willingness to tell it like it is. If there's anything that many people in our culture do, it's take credit for things when they succeed and blame somebody else when things are bad…and many people are NOT able to accept responsiblity.

Now all of a sudden, here comes Bill Cosby saying maybe black men that father 5 different children from 5 different women should be more responsible. Of course, it's true, Jesse and others won't hear of it.
(And by the way, for ONCE, just ONCE I wish our society would hold Jackson and Sharpton to the same standard those two hold others…they've not once apologized for the Tawana Brawley, the Duke "rape" hoax, or other imaginary offenses).

Obama is on to a basic truth here, and that is that decay often times starts on the inside and rots from within. Try this: watch some rap videos and list out the values you think they're suggesting…they're going to bring you right back around to sex, violence, revenge, etc….NOT higher values. Until black culture (and black men in particular) take ownership of their own culture, don't expect the rest of us to fawn over you and try to fix things. We'll work with you, but you have to do at least PART of it.

How I wish all the churches "preach" about the problem every Sunday. It is hardly enough to talk about. It is a huge issue that everybody should talk about and be part of the solution. It is a major,major issue. It is our sons and daughters who are growing without the love and care of their twoParents.

Can everyone on this board at least acknowledge that fatherless households have a negative impacy on our society? While the percentage is higher for African Americans, America as a whole has a very serious issue regarding absentee fathers irrespective of race.

How is identifying a real issue considered condescending?

And Lisa, you are nuts.

Rachel……………… you are not black. I can tell by your comments. You tried too hard. You bashed Obama on both ends.

Unlike Great Britain, with it's distinction between the Prime Minister and the Queen, the U.S. combines the Head of State and Chief of State roles, placing both in the position of the country's President. This means the a key feature of the Presidency is the responsibility to promote national discourse about things we need to discuss (Even when they are difficult to face). While the news industry's focus on visually driven sensationalism for the sake of profit, and the average American's reading comprehension and reasoning levels limit how much of a meaningful discussion any U.S. President will be able to achieve in the next 20 years, I salute Obama's attempts to raise challenging points, and explicitly note that he is doing so to promote national debate rather than merely propose legislation. He is demonstrating an ability to perform a key feature of the Presidency at a level I have not seen in any President during my lifetime except Reagan (Who I did not like, but recognized as someone who also had this ability) and Kennedy (Who remains the only President I admired while he was in office). Keep it up!

dollah124

Hypnotism, conception…

What is schizophrenia behind the moon?

Can one dream of earth on the other side of the sun?

Thanks Obama… I think it is time our black fathers heard from a black father that it is time for them to step up to the plate… I think Rev. Jackson is entitled to his opinion…but opinion's are just like buttholes…everyone has one…regardless of how useless it might be.. President Obama, you keep pressing forward… Rev. Jackson's opinion is worth about as much as a dead goldfish… I love your style and grace and how you take this silly mess with a grain of salt. And for those of you who aren't aware (Ms. Hillary '08)… The democratic Primary is over… ::+::+NEWSFLASH - Hot off the Press+::+::+ HILLARY DIDN'T MAKE IT!!! SHE IS NOT THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE…

Hello American People!

Obama delivered a speech to Hispanic leaders on july 8/2008, courting the Hispanic vote. So here is a report from Rasmussen Reports:

"Voters Reject Obama's Call for Bilingualism"

"Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Email to a Friend Advertisement

Barack Obama said yesterday that “instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English,” Americans “need to make sure your child can speak Spanish.” A national telephone survey conducted last month by Rasmussen Reports found that U.S. voters overwhelmingly disagree with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. (see video)

Eighty-three percent (83%) place a higher priority on encouraging immigrants to speak English as their primary language. Just 13% take the opposite view and say it is more important for Americans to learn other languages."

From Rasmussen Reports.

You can see the "nice" video on youtube, just search Obama and bilingualism.

Jesse Jackson was just envious that Senator Obama is going to be President. As far as all the uproar on Obama saying that parents and absent father needs to step up to the plate and take responsibility for the children they brought in to this world. This is what white people and the government have been saying for years, getting people off of welfare. Lets face it because a black man said it you all want to criticize him. To Lou Dobbs and all of you that have criticized him for saying the children of Americans also need to learn different languages.Think about it I am sure the person that said children should learn the computer was probity criticized then too,but look at how they need that tool now. Also I guess there are a lot of folks out there that does not know that foreign language is often required in high school and college.Law enforcement , nursing and many occupation often another language is a plus.Old white women for OBAMA 08.
Connie from Indiana

Obama, the guy who thinks he can fool blacks and whites and every one in between with his obfuscating garbage has no moral center or core principles. He just has media based manipulation.

Since when do potential presidents walk on the stage with nothing more than an obscene lust for power? Hitler comes to mind?

Obama is not preachy, he sounds just like a lawyer trying to get a criminal such as a murderer or cartel head or a child molester of scott free. Being a lawyer is why he is so great at influencing people since he has been trained to convince that "Lawyer Truth" is the truth! Maybe politicians need to be preachers more than lawyers, the preachers have alot more integrity.

Just looking at some of the last comments, I think it really explains why Bush was elected the first time….and the second time. No wonder only educated ("intelligent") people want to vote for Obama. I hope for America's sake that there are enough of them in the country!

Lol @ the deadbeat dads that are getting called out. Not only is Senator Obama completely right, but I commend his bravery for being honest with us. After the last eight years of us being constantly lied to and decieved, how can it NOT be refreshing to see a presidential hopeful who is honest with us about everything from economic, fiscal and military issues, but also social issues? He's not afraid to take a stance on something that he believes is right, and even if I did not agree with him I would think it was commendable. The fact that he is encouraging people to make the right moral and social decisions, however hard they are, is so nice to see.

Another good thing is that he's simply telling us how it is and encouraging us to hold ourselves to a higher standard, instead of trying to legislate his opinion about a social issue to force it upon us.

Anyways, I can't wait for January.

Na na na na
Na na na na
Haaaa-eeeeeyyyyy Gooooodbye

Hussein Obama better worry about everything because this Democrat is not voting for him.

Beware of Barack Hussein Obama.

After Joe Lieberman, I am full up on sanctimony. We are going to vote for a president, not a priest or a rabbi. It would be nice if you stuck to the minor stuff like, the economy and the war. Looking down on us from your moral high ground is offensive, to say the least.

Obama hits the nail on the head again, just like his comments on rural white people voting based on "wedge issues" due to GOP scare tactics.

But YET and STILL…Americans have a HUGE issue addressing their own shortcomings when its simply easier to point at others.

Americans need to be ashamed of themselves…YOU and I put the country in the position its in…WE vote in the leaders, WE are given the choices…who elected these people? We did.

Obama is a SMART, SMART man, and will be a breath of fresh air in the White House…a president who doesn't hide from us and is never scared to tell the truth.

Obama 08′

This is not about Barack Obama. This is about Jesse Jackson.

Jesse Jackson is a hypocrite. He is exactly the sort of father Barack Obama was criticizing. The Reverend Jackson fathered a child out of wedlock with one of his aides. Think that's the crux of the disgusting remarks he so comfortably uttered about how he wanted to cut off body parts of Senator Obama: Jesse Jackson is one of those fathers.

Jesse Jackson also reminded the public what a perennial nuisance he has become. Last time he surfaced was Don Imus' racial slur where he inserted himself. The man is singlehandedly destroying whatever positive contributions he made to raise public awareness 30 and 40 years ago.

Jan From Boca Raton, Fl wrote July 13th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

"Of course Obama dosen't think he is too preachy, he learned from
his mentor Rev. Wright"

Yes Jan, being a 33yr old golf course manager makes you out of touch with reality. Do not spew hatred and try to divide our country. Your candidate lost the primary fair and square. If you want Roe vs Wade to be overturned, go ahead and vote for the Vietnam vet who voted against the GI bill, who voted against the VA hospitals getting funding in 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006.

I think that Obama speaks the truth when it comes to this matter and I think its important for the president who is someone we look to for leadership to give us the good and the bad. Im 22 black and didnt grow up with a father and Obama hit it on the nose a problem thats prevalent in the black community. We need to take responsibilty and be in our childrens lives. He wasnt being snobby or rude but just telling us what we need to hear not what we want to hear. I havent followed any words or gotten any guidance from GW bush his whole 8 years and Ive soaked in so much knowledge for Obama and its only been 8 months…..O in the 08

I'm glad that Obama made the speech, it hit home. I hope that he keeps reminding them that it's really important to be a part of their children lives. As for Jesse Jackson, he doesn't know any better.

And Mike don't HATE. It's not becoming.

Obama 08

IT AINT JUST A BLACK THANG BROTHER. POOR OR ABSENT PARENTS INFEST THIS COUNTRY. BUT IF THE WRONG BAD PARENT FALLS IN THAT CATEGORY YOU CAN BE FOR CERTAIN OBABA WILL CHANGE HIS TUNE AND SAY IT AINT SO BAD, ITS A FAMILY THANG. I LOVE YOU MAN. I THOUGHT I JUST FELT YO PAIN TOO. ABANDONING YOUR KIDS……SAD ISSUE FOR A candidate TO ADDRESS. GUESS MAYBE OL BILL COSBY WAS RIGHT. BUT HES SUCH A TRAITER. GOD HELP AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama is a real disappointment- he seemed so sincere at the start.
But now it is obvious that he is just full of himself and arrogant.
He believes in his own sense of superiority.

The media just permits this man to be shamelessly self-impressed, and self-aggrandizing without commenting on it.

And… he actually used his two children as a photo-op and to advance himself politically. No politician does THAT.

Obama just says how he "got caught up in the moment". That shows how self-centered and self impressed he actually is. He forgets everything but his own ego.

How low will he go just to win?

Just as McCain said Gramm does not speak for him, Rev. Wright does not speak for Obama.

What Obama said on Father's Day was right on point. The only people offended are people who fell in that catagory. Jessie Jackson is just upset because he never got as close to the white house as Obama.

gary wroteJuly 13th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

"he a black muslum talking to americans what do you expect."

Lear to spell Muslim you idiot. He is a better Christian than you, who look down on religion and race. You are the prototype of GOP = the party of shame = the party of filthy rich = the party of NRA the new KKK = the party of FOX news = Rush, ann. coulter, Sean and the bigot O'Reily.

Obama is stirring up all kinds of trouble- he has declared himself above any criticism- and that is just fueling a racial divide that he created within the democratic party.

If Obama wants to preach- then he needs to be willing to be scrutinized, criticized and disagreed with.

The truth hurts, Jessse Jackson. Obama is simply stating the facts.

What is the real issue underlying jackson's vulgarity is now that we have "another" strong Black leader (Obama), I think Jesse jackson's ego is a threatened.

Obama divided the Democratic party along race, age, income, education, socioeconomic, gender and geographical lines.

If he becomes president, he'll do the same for the country. Four years of a referendum on "race".

No one will be able to criticize Obama.

By the way… How is "nuts" a vulgar term? They all said much worse about HRC… and no one had to apologize for it.

It sure bothers me.

Jesse Jackson was right- Obama DOES talk down to people- all people, not just black people.

It is what it is……

Obama is correct……..

I am glad he stated exactly how he stated it….because it is what it is……

Some of these coments are just loopy loopy.

obama is flip flopper

he is no good…

FYI, he's not a "muslim" (sic), gary.
Get your basic facts straight.

jt @1:30pm
From your writing, it would seem that you could use a little more 'learning' yourself'!

rachel, i doubt very much that you are black…i personally am very offended that you feel you can speak for black people much less rural white people!…this madness needs to end. do you people really want McCain to be president?…think about it please..what is it about McCain that you like???? Give me one policy position please!!!!!!!!

Senator Obama's speech was NOT a political speech when he spoke at the African American church. It was a concern speech.
He was not campaigning he was just speaking.

CNN and other main stream media should know the difference.

politic always been about preaching.

barack the vote……………………………..

Jan From Boca Raton:

Wow! So you've spoken to every Latino in this country??

YOU, had better GET A LIFE!!!

Really!

While your preaching . Preach to me on how your going to bring our troops home, fix the economy, pay off our debt, ballance the budget and I'd like DETAILS before November.

Both Obama and Jackson make accurate points. The breakdown of the family unit in minority and lower socioeconimic homes is a combination of individual accountability and structural/systemic accountability. Most people want to accept one or the other, but both are at work and both need improving. Also, I appreciate and agree with all of those that recognize this doesn't just happen in Black families and regardless of where it occurs, requires individual and social change.

I was told to shut up. If I didn't want to vote for the man then don't vote for him. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM. Now to the rest of the story. It is so great to know that I am getting under the thick hide of some people. The reason I will not vote for this man has nothing to do with his being part African American.
IT HAS TO DO WITH THE:
1. Rev. Wright, Priest??? Plegher, Rev. Jackson, Rev. Moss. You said don't bring God into it. They brought GOD into it when they blasphemed his holy name.
2. OBAMA is a Liar: He said he never heard Rev. Wright preach that way until the press told him so. Then in his great speech the next day he said, "I heard him alright but I didn't necessarily believe him?" For 20-years?
3. He has allowed his supporters to blast HILLARY in every manner possible. SHE HAS FORGOT MORE THAN HE WILL EVER KNOW IN RUNNING A COUNTRY. HE SAYS HE CAN'T HANDLE BILL. WHAT THE HELL WILL HE DO WITH OUR ENEMY LEADERS?
4. OBAMA IS A TERRORIST SUPPORTER AND A MUSLIM. OH I KNOW HE DENIES IT. BUT YOU DON'T SPEND 12-YEARS BEING ONE AND JUST WALK AWAY.
5. His dealings or should I say his UNDER DEALINGS with REZKO that netted him $860,000. What is he going to do, pardon the man when he gains the oval office?
6. He signed a petition to take away state rights for the Death Penalty. He said yesterday that only heinous crimes should warrant the death penalty like 9/11. RAPE OF A BABY THROUGH 80-YEAR OLD GRANDMOTHERS IS NOT HEINOUS ENOUGH. TO SHOOT A 7-11 WORKER IS NOT HEINOUS ENOUGH. TO KILL ANYONE WHILE COMMITTING A FELONY IS NOT HEINOUS ENOUGH. A SERIAL KILLER WHO KILLS LESS THAN 50-PEOPLE IS NOT HEINOUS ENOUGH. RAPISTS SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE THE DEATH PENALTY. YOU HAVE FORCED YOURSELF ON SOMEONE WHO WANTS NO PART OF YOUR HEINOUS REAR. DEATH TO ALL.

NO I WILL NOT VOTE FOR THIS IDIOT. AND THE ONES WHO SUPPORT HIM NEED TO TAKE A LONG AND THOROUGH LOOK AT THEMSELVES. I KNOW THE AFRICAN AMERICANS WILL NOT TURN AWAY FROM OBAMA FOR HIS COLOR. THEY CALL THIS NUT-CASE THE ALPHA OMEGA. HOW PITIFUL IS THAT WHEN SOMEONE IS REALLY CARING OUT THE DEVIL'S WORK.

I think it strange that the question of Obama being "too preachy" should even be raised. He is putting forth the opinion that fathers should care for their children. Who amongst you at CNN think fathers shouldn't care for their children? If that suggestion is too preachy for you maybe you should mention your negative feelings about fathers caring for their children openly on the television and see what response you get.

John W. Olver

Of Course not! He Is OBAMA the SECOND COMING! He makes NO mistakes! I am really AFRAID of this Supposed "LEADER"

Jackson was not merely upset because of what Obama said. He was upset because of what Obama did not say about the black community. In that respect, I do not agree to cutting off his privates, however, I do understand from where Jackson speaks. And for those of you who thinks Obama and Jackson are taking this to the table, there are more important issues for both to focus on and they are doing that. I am from Chicago and respect both for the work they have done here. This small quarrel that the media creates between the two is nothing of importance so please move on.

I do not understand the objection to what Obama has said. As an African American woman I can say with authority that the things he speaks about is absolutely TRUE. Secondly, I commend him for having the courage to speak about this issue. When you have 70% of AA children without fathers in their lives, it is very easy to see how other social issue in the AA community has SPIRALED OUT OF CONTROL (poverty, lack of education , disproportionate numbers of black males in prison, and the list goes on and on). This is the result of having at least two generations affected by this crucial issue,

For all those who disagree and think that Obama should hold his tongue, you either are guilty of leaving your children or you just don't like Obama and you are using this issue as a way to so-called PROVE your point. (Don't use this issue for that purpose-it is too important )Either way, any REASONABLE person who looks at the FACTS , will see that he is right.

GO Obama!

Obama doesn't come off too preachy as he is an idiot and no one should believe a thing he says or does. It is all for show and no substance with this girlie guy.

Isn't Obama a piece of work? He only wants to go to Germany to copy JFK. What an idiot? Does he think he is JFK? I've got news, I knew JFK, JFK was a friend of mine and Obama is no JFK. Sooo quit being Hollywood Hussein.

Vote for McCain, a man who appreciates and will protect our values.

For those of you that are calling BO, President Obama, Better check again. The last time I looked, the calendar says July! If you want a preacher in the White House that will change the way you live, go ahead vote for Obama. He has already stated that he intends to raise taxes and that we have to learn to eat less, wear a sweater, etc. Sound familiar? He isn't unhappy with the gas prices, just that they rose so quickly. Once the media falls out of love with Obama, the facts will be so glaring, those of you that voted for him, will start to wonder what happened to the sense God gave you!
Jesse Jackson has talked about personal responsibility for years. This is nothing new. Only thing different, Obama was talking about just the men. What about the women that have babies by different men without marriage. Where is their responsiblity? Tax payers have supported that problem for years and frankly, I'm tired of it!!!

OH I LOVE IT, OBAMA HAS CAUSED THE GREAT RACE DIVIDE. OMG NOW I'VE HEARD IT ALL. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU PEOPLE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT REV. WRIGHT. LMAO.

You sad silly people. You knock Obama as if you have ANY idea what he is about. Do you really want to vote for McCain? He is showing signs of Alzheimers and says the most innapropriate things. He will take us even further bacjward than President Cheney, I mean bush! Grow up, especially you cows who are still crying about Hillary!

Right on Obama-Tell it like it is.
Get on the Obama train or get out of the way.

I'm glad to see all blacks aren't for Obama, i think we have a ego-monster here, young, black, half-black that make a drifferent here really, i don't think most hard working black care really, just like hard working whites, trying to raise a family, jobs, homes, gas, cost of living, oil sky-high, gas sky-high, medical, now really, maybe this is why people white, blacks voted Hillary, this playing games isn't right, votes, people want answers and they want a strong leader, not words of others, he might be black and that's great, however the American people wants answers this time, he has covered alot to come up with nothing so far.

YES!!!!!

BIFF HUSSEIN BIFFINGTON

VOTE 4 obama

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Obama 08/2012

No gary, he isn't, you misguided little republican. Not that there's anything wrong with being a muslim, or knowing them, or talking with them. But you and people like you calling him that is like me calling you a Jehova's witness, just for fun. Empty, non-credible name calling.

Obama isn't saying anything that Jesse Jackson or Bill Cosby have said in the past and he is completely right - the black community should listen to him. However, I don't like the guy - I don't trust him. He wants to take over the Democrat National Convention and not allow Hillary's name to even be entered with all her delegates who voted for her. He bought SuperDelegates and maybe he is afraid that some of them will vote for Hillary and she will end up with the nomination. Well, that is the only way a Democrat will get my vote.

I don't want another arrogant president. I would rather take my chances with John McCain.

Obama has said nothing wrong. All the negative comments below are from Hillary supporters.

Jesse can't talk…what about his love child. OPPS…absent t father

Your an Idiot Obama… Come on CNN how can you support this Guy, who is on the Ferris Wheel most of the time. Riding the Big Dipper; the rest of the time.. Or maybe an Odd ride on the Dodg, em's… Now they want to talk to Obama about Candian Oil… he is against NAFTA. Well not now! The Flibbety Gibet… Now he's flipped again. He's Liar, a Cheat, What else CNN????

I agree with Mr. Obama 100%. Just because a man has trouble finding work is NO REASON to not a part of his family. I'm in the military and I still see men with children whose lives they're not a part of. Sure they send a check every month but that still does not make up for the fact that he's not there.

it's not common sense…obama is right..and is right on just about every other issue we face..i'm not a smart man.. but i have common sense..and i would be in favor of every american taking an i.q test before they are allowed to vote…i mean come on… look who WE "the people" voted in 2x's…in the last 8 years…heres a piece of advice…stop reading JUST the caption and headlines…and read the subject it's pertaining..and on a second note…fox news is one of the most BIASED new brodcastors i've ever known…

I can't believe the primaries are over with and I am reading the same type of comments from the same type of people as before. People are just looking for a reason any reason to criticize Obama. Go criticize McCain and you can also attribute alot of this sentiment to your gal Hillary.

We need someone in higher office who will tackle some of these issues ok, when you move past Oil and tthings that control our country, it would be nice to have a people's president for a change.

Jessie Jackson was wrong to express his thoughts the way that he did because is a Reverend. It is his right to disagree with Senator Obama in regards to faith based imitatives. However, he could have been more effective and professional just by talking to Senator Obama. If Mr. Jackson's son is working so close with Senator Obama, I am sure Mr. Jackson has his telephone number… He had the number to call and apologize.

Senator Obama is not too preachy. There are always more than way solution to every problem or concern. Unfortunately for Senator Obama, it is darn if you do and darn if you don't.

INDEPENDENT WHITE WOMAN for OBAMA Mr Obama spoke at an African-American church on Father’s Day and took black absentee fathers to task for shirking their responsibilities.
I think the timing was appropriate…..On father's day…….. I'm sorry Mr Jackson that is not coming down on Black men it is the truth…. ..When more than a half of African-American children are growing up without a father in the house and often times not even knowing their father.”
it is a Problem……. Now if you Mr Jackson have an agenda to discuss with black men feel free to so do .*****************TO LISA Jesse Jackson had a very close relationship with Bill Clinton, they were like best friends*********,LIKE 2 peas In a pot they both CHEATED on their WIVES!!! CASE CLOSED!!!! Obama 08/2012

I wonder sometimes that lot of people make always stupid comments which have nothing constructive but only hatrad! …just because Hillary lost the game! Come on, let´s talk issues with fairness and fair play!!!

At last, I agree with Obama on something. Let him ramble all he wants to and preach his memorized speaches that were all written by someone else. What Obama needs to be worried about his the voters who had their votes stolen by the DNC that he has yet to be able to switch to his side. His lies through recent flip-flops on key issues, and his support of the Bush wire-tapping policy that not even Clinton or McCain supported and yet he voted for, a policy the infrindges on the privacy rights of all American's. Through his lies and support of Bush policy plus his change in tone on the war, I have even seen people that were going to vote for him that do not plan on it now. Then there is the issue of the fact that the people know what VP they want and in FL and MI where he refused to support voters rights because he would have lost, the people know and are fully ready to vote McCain to take their voice back from Obama and the DNC.

Regardless of your race or politics, this is square one of many in the foundation of personal responsibility. Jesse Jackson doesn't understand because his thinking and methods are limited and outdated, but government can only provide incentives once the individual meets or exceeds his own path of self-reliance toward a specific predetermined goal.

Obama 08/2012

Angela McKinney for VP!!

Maybe the media should give McCain the same air time they do Obama. As a dem I am backing McCain. I do not trust Obama and he has zero experience. And he sounds more like a preacher then a person running for office. I would like to see him and McCain in a town hall meeting because Obama would show that as a cand. he has nothing to say that made any sense. He talks alot but no answers or plan for this country. McCain has this dems vote. And many more dems are feeling the same.

to all you obama haters, CHANGE IS GONNA COME'! whether you want to or not. Obama o8

It's nice that Obama is concerned about this issue, but if any one of a different color would have said the same thing it would have been broadcast nationally as racists. The divide keeps getting wider.

Was there an improvement in the social position of black parenting in Chicago while he was "fixing everything there"? I don't think so, as Chicago is still at the top of the heap in fatherless families as well as crime. Obama, drop out of the race for President; you simply don't know what you are talking about and the intelligent people of our country don't want you. You will say anything. You're just a talker, not a doer.

Yes, Obama IS too preachy. I've noticed it and many of my friends have commented about this. He DOES seem more like a preacher and that's not good.

Not all presidents are going to tell us what we want to hear just for the vote. I commend Obama for speaking his mind, thats what America is all about. Free speach.

The truth hurts, deal with it.

Mr Obama spoke at an African-American church on Father’s Day and took black absentee fathers to task for shirking their responsibilities.
I think the timing was appropriate…..On father's day…….. I'm sorry Mr Jackson that is not coming down on Black men it is the truth…. ..When more than a half of African-American children are growing up without a father in the house and often times not even knowing their father.”
it is a Problem……. Now if you Mr Jackson have an agenda to discuss with black men feel free to so do .*****************TO LISA Jesse Jackson had a very close relationship with Bill Clinton, they were like best friends*********,LIKE 2 peas In a pot they both CHEATED on their WIVES!!! CASE CLOSED!!!! Obama 08/201

With that type of language from the Rev. Jessie Jackson. The Rev. should be removed from his name.

Obama is all show and no go….all talk and no action….he is full of hot air….the average white American family has its problems also, fathers not being there….women are often overlooked when it comes to promotions, job offers, presidential nominations, etc. Obama needs to get off his high horse full of African-American woes. If elected, he would be all of our president, not the president of African American people.

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The next election will proof ,if americans know how to vote,it is not a matter of race is a matter of electing a man that makes sense.we are confident and we believe that americans will vote INTELLIGENT ,no, no mac same.

Mike…… why is it he always thinks "his speak sparked a onversation"
Mr Obama …..is telling truths that are not only statistically correct, but also undeniably necessary for someone to have the will to discuss with the American Public*****************************************
To Mike— If you are a father in good standing with your Family……. this doesn't concern you

jesse jackson is just jealous that barack is a black leader that people actually take seriously… one that can truly make a difference. do people realize that mccain is a joke? i think we're ready to stop being the laughing stock of the world. agreed?

Hey Joe Reed, you should be ashamed of yourself - not for being dissapointed in your party but for voting for someone worse. Obama is proving every day to be a "flip flopper" - he's a proven liar, he has bad ties to bad people, more of which come out every day and you would rather vote for him? how about just staying home.

There is no doubt that a women can raise a child on her own but the question is should she? A child needs positive role models in their lives male and female, father and mother, that can show them how to become repsonsible adults. Children learn interactions from watching the relationship around them. How a young women should behave around a man and how man real man should treat a women should begin at home. We all know children learn by examples. Young mothers often become young grandmothers and yes dare I say it young great-grandmothers. This is a problem in the black community that is growing and turning a blind eye is not going to fit it. I applaud Obama and Crosby and anyone else who has the guts to say what we in the black community already know and see everyday. We need our black kings to step up and do what we have done alone for year

Obama '08

Well its funny, voters want a candidate that is gonna be honest about touchy issues, and when they speak their mind, people try to use it against them or say the candidate is pandering for the vote.

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I think what Obama said was right on! and to Lisa, how the hell do you know what feelings Jackson had towards Obama, your just like a typically Obama hater, spreading false lies about things you and I cannot possibly know.

Not worried, huh? Perhaps he should be. It is his style of talking (shouting) that turned me off in the first place. This democrat will never vote for Obama.

But ya, he's not worried…

Thank you jesse for helping Obama win the white house.

Jesse/Sharpton represent the past in Black Leadership just as McCain/Clinton represent the Past in American Politics!

There is a new sheriff in town and his name is BARACK OBAMA!

Obama/Hagel 2008 ONE NATION, UNDER GOD… WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!!!!

AMERICA SHALL LIVE UP TO ITS PROMISE!!!!

The truth is painful sometimes. When Bill Cosby said it, was he just an avuncular man? Barack is refreshing because he does say what he believes. Americans are afraid of the truth because we've been exposed to it so rarely.

let's count how many hours or days Obama has spent with his children, huh?! I guess his kids are exempt while he is and has been in hunt to be president….. GO McCain.. a true American!!

This election has not to do with color but with what people are advocating. You would be the most stupid person around the world, if you ignore what you think would change your country and vote for the color of skin.
Please dont be stupid

I guess CNN is playing the politically correct card or this blog is moderated by woman who does not want the truth being told.

Earlier I had stated that Obama used Father's day as a political platform to woo Hillary Clintons women supporters (typical male bashing ideology which I'm tired of). Yes many African American fathers are missing, but that's not the whole picture. many women make bad decisions about having children at the wrong time and end up suffering the consequences. In this society we only care about the woman's right to choose. Then blame men who are absent to father the children that they didn't want in the first place.

Obama use fathers day to admonish, but I did not see mothers day being use as a political platform. Jesse jackson was correct to be frustrated because Obama has become just another politician. The more I see this guy, I see another candidate who's playing the game to win at all cost.

Many women are lousy mothers and do everything to destroy bonds between fathers and children. Why didn't Obama admonish women to get their act together? Is it because he was raised by a single mother? The resentment is appalling. Obama needs to understand that too much preaching will alienate male voters which he needs if he wants to win.

Such arrogance! The moral standard for America.. listen to the words of Obama's book….He is not a good role model for children.
NObama..Never Neverever

Sen Obama addressed a symptom and not the problem. Absentee Black fathers is a symptom of a much larger problem and Rev. Jackson would like for Sen. Obama to address the problem and not just the symptom. Black fathers are not absent due to the fact that they are Black - it's not something that is genetic and found in Black DNA. The reasons behind their choices are, for the large part, systemic and that is what the Rev. Jackson would like to see Sen Obama put back into his approach toward a solution.

One of the main complaints about Sen Obama, in general, is his lack of experience. Well, Rev. Jackson has a lifetime of experience and perhaps it would do those who want to disrepect and dismiss him, to actually listen to his position and deal with the substance of his position instead of his headline grabbing choice of words from a private conversation.

THIS SHOULD NO BE A BLACK ISSUES BECAUSE BOTH COLORS LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN BEHIND WITH NO CHILD SUPPORT OR FATHER FIGURE. I KNOW A LOT OF CHILDREN THAT FATHERS JUST UP AND LEAVE AND DO NOT PAY CHILD SUPPORT.
I THINK BOTH COLORS SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCING CHILDREN AND LEAVING THE POOR CHILD TO SUFFER FOR BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE A FATHER FIGURE IN A HOME.
I FOR ONE HAVE A GRANDCHILD WITH NO FATHER FIGURE AND SHE TALKS ABOUT HER FATHER AND HE DOES NOT CALL HER OR EVEN SEND HER X-MAS CARD OR BIRTHDAY CARDS.
I LOOK AT THE GRANDPARENT ON HER FATHER'S SIDE WHO DOES THE SAME THING TO HER AND IT REALLY BOTHERS HER WHEN HER GRANDPARENTS USE TO BE IN HER LIFE NOW THEY HAVE GIVEN UP ON HER ALSO. CHILDREN DO NOT ASK FOR THIS AND THEY NEED BOTH PARENTS EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT IN THE SAME HOUSE.

Lisa - you can't "steal" something from someone if it doesn't belong to them in the first place.

Obama won fair and square. Hillary is nothing but Bill's third term. They are both sore losers. I wish they would both just retire.

The only Clinton I'll ever vote for again is CHELSEA in 2020!

McCain is tied w/ NoBoma in the polls. This FRESHMAN senator with little experience can't compare w/ a war hero.

He is preaching folks. Preaching a Socialis/Marxist Philosophy and you idiots that have not studied politics and fail to understand the tenents of these political beliefs are fools to follow Obama. He will destroy this Christian Nation if given the opportunity.. Don't believe me read his own book. That is if you can read with an open mind.

"more than a half of African-American children are growing up without a father in the house"

There goes Barry bringing up race again. Truth is, a lot of families of varying races don't have fathers present.

His speeches directly target black men and are probably the result of his own abandonment issues from when his father left.

Absent fathers are a problem in America period. Barack HAD one and Jessie Jackson IS (probably) one to the child he fathered with his mistress. Was that a convenient "accidential" open mike on Fox News or what?!

OBAMA '08 - '12

YES WE CAN!

Hey CNN .. how come you don't post my posts ever ? If we say anything against the media .. you don't post it … lol… which proves it is true

Not to preachy at all. I think he made some good points & it is entirely true. Obama is an excellent role model.

Poor Mike…………………..lol…………

Obama is a divisive candidate. He has insulted the AA community. Government should not intervene or take responsibility in family matters. Jesse Jackson is wright. He shouldnt have apologized to Obama. He lowered his stature and tarnished his legacy by apologizing to a chameleon Obama.

I'm glad Obama doesn't think he's being too preachy. Now could you please ask Saint McCain if he feels he is too confused, too out of touch and too irrelevant? Of course you won't, you're too busy enjoying all the free barbecue and beer, and vying for those extra-cushy seats on his DoubleTalk Express Plane.

Obama is the only sane choice for the White House in 2008.

Of course he is not worried… Preaching is the ONLY reason he is as far as he is…

Has he told the truth? Not really…

You are ALL in for four years of preaching and speeches diverting us all from all of the total screw ups…

No experience = failure.

Of course Obama doesn't think it is too preachy. He and his wife thinks our souls need to be saved and he happens to be the one.

I guess rich white bald guys who marry outside their race is not important…You know "whining poor people" it's all in your head. If Sen Obama would've said those things CNN would be all over him as well as the Bush Machine…CNN are you trying to create an Oct surprise…Report the News not create it. Oh I'm just whining or it just in my head.

Seems to me the girls/women have some responsiblity in this issue too. I don't have to list details it should be easy enough to figure out.

RE: gary up there, when are ignorant people like you goin to stop being so prefijuce?!!!!,,, if you cant say anything positive then dont say anything at all,, so you would rather have mccain who indirectly vows to carry on what bush is doin?,, well dear sir gary,,, get a life,, i as a merican am tired of decete and lies from the government as it stands now,,,, people are starvin and barely able to keep their homes, and its ignorant people like you who make it look bad and uncaring,,,, get over yourself already geezzz

Obama is nothing more then a pandering, lying hypocrite. He is unqualified to be president and I will not vote for him. Who is he anyway? As far as I am concerned anyone still supporting him is an idiot. It is not too late to nominate Sentor Clinton. Afterall, she had a 100% chance of winning and we can't say that about Obama. If he is on the top of the ticket my vote will go to McCain.

I feel bad for some people who are still stuck to the past and still rooting for "Hillary 08″. Its July 13th she is out of the race! Clearly Hillary supporters have a tendency of not letting go off the past (Clinton Presidency 1990s).

Timber: "Why is no media outlet releasing the full text of what Jesse Jackson said?! The media is so biased toward Obama."

What Jesse Jackson said was actually AGAINST Obama. He does not like him. You are not very bright are you?

Obama is all talk and no action. To make matters worse, Obama doesn't even believe half the stuff he says. Scary.

This guy hasn't told us a thing. He is on several sides of each issue. He scare the ever living bejezoos out of me.

How can the new Messiah be too…too preachy?

It wasn't the subject of his speech that bothered me, but the condescending tone of his words, complete with the adoption of a black church dialect peppered throughout. It came off to me as mocking and patronizing. Ex: I would not try to talk with others in barrio slang, if I were not a Chicana from the barrio. And I would be put off by anyone trying to persuade me, or get my approval, by talking with me that way.

Still voting for Obama, but he does need tone it down and be more real.

Poor Jesse Jackson. He fathered a child outside of marriage. Maybe that's why he is offended by the truth. I am a Black father and I know the difference it makes when you're in your children's life. You instill confidence and love in their life. Unfortunately my own father was not a part of my life.
Obama told the truth and there is nothing wrong with being preachy. We listen to pastors every Sunday and they do the same with great effect.

It is Jackson who is the 'preacher, over blaming society' and pandering to the black society by blaming everyone but them, while it is Obama who is facing the reality of the situation and seeing a share of responsibility for all parties. Furtherst from a panderer or a preacher.

Lisa,

HOW did Obama steal the election? I challenge you to provide a ratiional answer. He played by the rules as they were established. And beat the pant suit off of the "inevitable candidate".

You were one of those little girls who would take your ball and go home if you were losing. . . .you were weren't you?

I suppose for Hillary Clinton to challenge Barack Obama at any time will make her look like a small person (even at the convention). Nobody really wants to challenge this candidate and I doubt anybody will. We just watch how the mighty fool (fall).

Surprise if Obama really leaves America this summer.

Perla made an interesting point. Obama was not at a political rally. He presented the sermon at Apostolic Church of God in Chicago for FATHER'S DAY. I think that's a very approprite time to for sacred commitment to fatherhood to be addressed. Don't you guys? I men really, don't you?

***Y A W N****

CNN,

COME ON NOW, WHERE IS THE REAL NEWS?!!?!?

OBAMA 2008/2012

Obama is up in polls, that means more coverage wether it be good or bad, More mccain articles equals less people coming to the site, and thats not good for advertisers….its business.

I can't believe anyone is listening to this druggie product of a broken home, the son of a bigamist, a person who today advocates a return to the politics of Truman (who dropped the bombs on Nagasaki & Hiroshima, killing hundreds of thousands of people, maiming more).

He has absolutely no moral standing to be talking to black parents, fathers or mothers. Who does he think he is? What would he possibly know about parenting? That his wife conceived children twice? Is that it?

This is getting just too hilarious. His spiritual mentor, Rev Wright, has disappeared from the earth, it seems, real funny, isn't it.

Preachy? Barack appears to think he is God's gift to the earth — and especially (as JJ remarkably hit the nail on the head) seems to think he has some moral authority to talk down to black men. Wow!

I think some dudes should teach this guy a lesson. Make Barack write 10,000 times on the blackboard "I will not tell a lie", "I will not tell a lie".

I don't know if I can stand four years of hearing Obama say "Let me be perfectly clear about" , etc. If he was so perfectly clear, he wouldn't be having to make it perfectly clear what he was saying . Take away that teleprompter and let us see the real Obama. LOL.

I'm getting tired of men and so-called leaders making excuses for not fullfilling their responsabilities. Kids growing up without fathers tend to be poorer, do worse in school, more likely to drop out, more likely to go to jail … and repeat the above cycle. There is no nice way to it. People will get upset but someone has to speak up. I plegde to break the cycle and encourage other fathers to be there for their sons and daughters and make the next generation better.
As for Bill Clinton doing the more for the blacks I answer we are Americans, born in the USA. We don't owe the Clintons anything. We benefited from his policies just like the rest of them. My question is: of all those who become millionaires on Clinton how many were black? I work for everything I have no one but God has done my any favors. No one will give you ajob if you aren't qualified to do it.
As black men we need to stand with our heads high and pride in our eyes knowing that our children look up to us and no one but us can make our communities better, safer, and more prosperous.

a brother

Preachy??? The guy is too much full of himself….

When you do not have any experience, you've got to be preachy about what you read in books.
Take for instance his foreign policy dicussion on CNN, not one iota of real foreign policy experience to talk about.
All his comments is what he reads or hears about…anyone could say the same things.
And what abut his saying the Irad war is bad…every member of Trinity United could have said the same thing. Because they heard it - like Obama - form his pastor and mentor Jeremiah Wright. His Pastor was against the war before Obama made his speech.
It would be disaster with Obama in the White House.
About his flip flops –I would like to see him flip flop on earmarks…come out against it. Did he sponsor one of his wife's program for earmarks?

I'm so grateful that Obama is courageous abou tthis and not becoming intimidated byt the sentiments of Jesse Jackson. Most people are not going to be offended by this very obvious concern in our society. It does all of America so much good to see our nation elevating itself to a higher level.

His platform is so wonderful. I think racism might be the only challenge that treatens to put his candidacy at risk .

Obama has contempt for just about everything. And he is arrogant. Yes
he has confidence in himself but he isn't bright enough to know that he
doesn't know everything! Doesn't he even know what the job of the
president all about? I have no confidence in this man at all! This
country does have problems but Obama can not solve them no
matter how much he thinks he can. The government can only
do so much. It's up to all of us. This country is about all of us not just
Obama.

OBAMA WAS DEFINATELY PUTTING ON A SHOW ON FATHERS DAY.ONCE AGAIN OBAMA ONLY CARES ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE. EVERY FATHER HAS TO STEP UP TO HIS RESPONSEABILITY NOT JUST BLACK FATHERS.WHO IS HE TO LECTURE ANYONE ON ANYTHING THE WAY HE FLIP FLOPS. I RESPECT JESSE JACKSON MUCH MORE THEN REV WRIGHT. OBAMA PUT RACIAL SLURS ABOUT BILL CLINTON IN REFERANCE TO JACKSON AND JJ DIDN'T TAKE IT THAT WAY.OBAMA WANTED TO BURN THE BLACKS UP ABOUT OUR FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON WHO'S OFFICE IS IN HARLEM. ARROGANT ELITIST OBAMA TAKES NO ADVICE, NO SUGGESTIONS,NO IDEAS NO SOLUTIONS FROM ANY BODY. JJ HAS EVERY RIGHT TO GIVE HIS OPION. HE IS WELL RESPECTED COMPARED TO WRIGHT , FARRAHAN AND PFLEGER WHO HAVE BEEN OBAMA'S SPIRITUAL MENTORS FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN IT WAS HURTING HIS ELECTION CHANCES
DEMOCRATS FOR McCAIN

Obama talks down to everyone, whites, blacks, women, all of us. But hey, maybe I'm just bitter.

All you Obama haters, you have no reason for that. Obama is going to be the next president of the United States and even you guys will be pleased by his leadership in the whitehouse. Stop hating and face the fact that after 7 1/2 desastrous years under BUSH & the GOP , this country has reached a breaking point. We cannot affort a Bush clone

I am going to vote FOR Obama! The fact that this guy has faced this much adversity ever since he was born and still has made it to where he is says A WHOLE LOT about this mans CHARACTER!

Of course he has to change positions on some stuff, but don't everyone of us do the SAME thing. wake up Americans!

the truth hurts, doesn't it Jesse.

I'll say it: Kids are for rich people.

Mike, I guess we think his speech started a conversation because you are talking about it! HAHA…

Every time I get a chance to hear Obama talk about policy I am immensely impressed. It is difficult to believe that America would choose McCain over Obama.

Obama was right on target and Jessie knows it.

Charming as Obama is, he does talk down to people in a smirky, superior way and then gets that sarcastic, snide smile on his face. And, he shouldn't just focus on the black fathers leaving their children, it is a problem in all groups.

WHY IS IT ALWAYS ABOUT AFFRICAN AMERICANS? THEY ARE NOT THE ONLY BREED OF POEPLE WHO HAVE WENT WITHOUT A FATHER.. WHAT ABOUT THE AMERICAN INDIAN? THEY STILL HAVE NO RIGHTS AS A US CITAZIN,BUT NO ONE HERES ABOUT THEM..THEY LOTS EVERYTHING..THEIR WAY OF LIFE,THEIR INHARATENCE,THERE LANGUAGE..THEY ARE STILL WITH OUT THEIR REAL HOMES..WHAT ABOUT THE ANCESTERS THAT SETTLED IN AMERICA FOR FREEDOM..THE AFFRICANS WHERE NOT ONLY THE SLAVES HERE..THE ENGLISH MADE THE SLAVES OF ALL NATIONS..NOT JUST ONE KIND.I DO NOT HERE ANYONE TALKING ABOUT ONE NATION..INSTEAD YOU DIVIDE US INTO A BREED THAT IS FOR HATE AGAINST EACH OTHER..AND NOT GROWING UP WITH FATHER,THAT IS THE MOTHERS FAULT.SHE SHOULD OF BEEN THINKING OF THE CHILD NOT THE MONEY..STOP MAKING IT EASY FOR THE MOTHERS TO GET MONEY ON THE CHILD AND THE FATHER FROM HAVING TO PAY FOR THEM..IF A FATHER IS A GOOD MAN HE WILL DO EVERY THING HE CAN TO TAKE CARE OF THE CHILD..NO MATTER WHAT

Obama is right on this point. Perhaps if Jesse Jackson were to hold blacks to a higher degree of responsibility than his usual role as the victim, Obama wouldn't have to be saying this sort of thing.

Funny how CNN call Obama's straght talk and telling it as it is as preaching. And yet when McCain calls Americans whiners, CNN hardly mention a peep.