Pretty devastating critique in today’s TNR:
As the son of a Baptist minister, I can attest that Wright is and was an extreme aberration from how the overwhelming majority of black Christians worship. In church, black people hear about Peter, Paul, Mary, and how to get into heaven. How to forgive. How to love. Not how to vote.
But here was Barack suggesting that Wright’s behavior was commonplace in black churches: “I can no more disown him than I can disown the black community.” He generalized Wright’s ridiculousness to distract from his individual choice to worship under a buffoon for two decades. I have a cousin who attended Wright’s church for three weeks and then left, never to return. She had no interest in hearing his nonsense from the pulpit.
Barack obscured the true nature of black religious life because, to do otherwise, he would have had to answer the question, “Why are you a member of a church that is this racially divisive and such a sharp aberration to how the rest of black people worship?”
He has “worshipped” there for 20 years; he named his last book after one of the Reverend’s sermons; etc. etc. A great case could be made that Obama himself must be a closet racist or how could he possibly have withstood the storm of hatred emanating from the pulpit.
These presidential elections are just too darn long. We’re all goin’ nuts!
John,
I hear your reasons for not supporting Barack Obama. So allow me to ask you this question, who are you supporting? Will you support a McCain/Palin ticket? I am interesting to see who you would support since Obama is so bad for African American community.
Thank you.
Oh and by the way, I am an undecided voter.
So please someone help me understand. Since you claim Barack Obama is not from a line of slaves he is not worth voting for…..I’m sure you sat back one day and just trace that to make sure you were right….NOT. ….but rather Mccain is because he is white and even though 9 times out of 10 he is from a line of slave owners this makes him the real deal and worthy to be our president. Personally I dont care if he came from slaves or not….. because history shows clearly that our AFRICAN PEOPLE sold each other into slavery and that is that…….Hell for all you know it could be your blood line that did…..but if you are an person of faith you would soon realize that we all stem from the same bloodline at some point in history….for life started somewhere at some point. We are all guity of slavery and our history at some point ……and the thought of us being united as one through all that separates us as a people is beautiful…..I find myself taking up for this man on these issues because it is pathetic to read the things that people say about their own AMERICAN FAMILY…..we will never be united as an nation if we can not be united as an people…..if you want to down the man do it on his non experience not his non blackness…..I am still undecided right now because yes I agree with alot of MCcain issues ….but I am drawn to the beauty of what
BARACK represents and that is hope…..
Take up for him, personally, all you want.
We are in two wars — in Afghanistan and in Iraq. We are facing severe economic crisis brought on by government interference in the housing market. McCain foresaw this problem, and tried to solve it. The Democrats thwarted that effort.
We need someone with experience, who has worked across the aisle repeatedly, in these times. We do not need an inexperienced nobody.
as a black woman, who is equally proud of my country, as I am my heritage, I must say, Sarah Palin represents “hope” for me, much more than Obama does. She comes across as genuine and true. That being said, whether Obama is as bad as some say, or not, there are just too many questionable items in his past for my comfort. I honestly believe,from the bottom of my heart, the man is not who he makes himself out to be. That much I’m confident about.
If you have studied History you will learn that
Hitler and his group “The Nazi Party” which they renamed “National and Socialist German Workers Party” their party failed at first try and they were jailed.Hitler wrote a book in prison called Mein Kampf. Once all were released from prison the party was radically reconstructed. This was referred to as the ‘Golden Years’ Hitler extreme views were not popular within this period.
The Wall Street Crash of 1929 provided a spark that allowed Nazi’s to gain control.The economy was in crisis the government was struggling to control the economy, people were looking for any alternative and willing to listen to Hitler and the communist party for a solution to the crisis. By 1933 Hitler was had gained power, his speeches were inspiring, he was a great public speaker who could enthuse the masses and ignite a sense of belief, the party was very organized, his policies made sense, he made promises that would benefit all sectors of population.
Who does this sound like to you? Don’t think it can’t happen in America! Blacks and whites are falling prey to the worse disaster this country has ever known! He has used black and white’s in Hollywood for their monies and connections to viewing audiences. He is following Hitler’s
agenda except all Christians will be killed,
if you are not a part of the Sharia Law you
will die! Holocaust will not compare to how bad it will be in America if Obama is in office.
You will loose your head in the name of Allah at the mention of Jesus name! This is not a black/white or republican/democrat issue we are talking about an American issue!
Obama’s sole purpose is for the rise of Islam
in America!
Pray, pray, pray for this country!
Let me say that i am very proud to see REAL AMERICANS standing up for what they believe in! Either FOR or AGAINST Obama.
I have a question for everyone here, white or black.
I am a 39 year old white man with not a racist bone in my body. Grew up in a multi-cultural environment in NY and currently live in South Florida. Catholic and a registered Independent.
My question is this…
Do you think that IF Obama gets elected and IS THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER that the general perception will set the race back another 200 years?
I for one hope not! My stance in this election is to see through the crap and uncover the truth as best i can. I pray that people will hold judgement IF Obama turns out to have a failed Presidency.
REMEMBER, isn’t it unfair to judge a group by the way a few individuals act!
I for one voted McCain yesterday in early voting. To tell you the truth i was extremely Disappointed in the Black people who were there. They were very vocal about WHY they were voting. They were voting JUST BECAUSE THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN!
I hope this doesn’t REALLY reflect the views of ALL balcks in America!
Listen. I would LOVE to vote for a Black, African-America, etc for President. Just not this one!
P.S.
There are ALOT of WHITE PEOPLE WHO I AM NOT PROUD OF EITHER!!!
God Bless and prosper!!!
Hello Nick,
Very well written.
I agree that Obama is not the right man for our next president.
What I, as an American want in the office of Commander in Chief is a person who puts America and Americans first. Not the illegal, not the foreign nations and its people, but the American people. Our military has first priority to keep our nation safe.
Obama is not that person.
Thanks Marjorie for your response.
I hope People will realize the truth when they get in the booth!!!
obama is an illegal president!!!!!!!!!!
open ur eyes everyone. i am an african american woman who is against obama for the following reasons 1. he’s not a natural born citzen 2. he’s basically throwing out the second amendment (right to bear arms) 3. getting a little too comfortable with terrorists. 4. he’s not experienced 5. our freedom of speech press and religion may be next 6. he attended marxist groups and rallies 7. he’s racist of white people. 8. he’s making people with money work for people who don’t (its called get a job)
……continued 9.why should my hard owned money go to people who don’t care about their life and are too lazy to work for there selves. 10. lincoln didn’t need a teleprompter. 11. he’s a liberal 12. he’s a socialist 13.fined $1000.00 if do not take obama medical??? 14. he’s anti american 15. he’s not a christian 16. trashing the constitution 17. abusing his power 18. “for false christs and false prophets will appear to perform great signs and wonders to decieve the elect” mathew 24:24
19. he’s trying to be a dictator 20. he wants it so that we would have to depend on him 21. he tells us what to do, it’s his way or no way at all? not on my watch 21. why should we support someone that terrorists are a fan of they love obama 22. who is this man? 23. aborts babies 24. frees terrorists 25. destroys the economy 26. raises taxes 27. doubles debt 28. attacks gun rights. 29. wats nextt my freedom? america is a free country and is going to stay that way? how stupid can americans be.
how stupid can americans be to vote for someone because he’s “BLACK” that is as racist as not voting for someone because they are black. no experience whatsoever and we the people vote for this person now we got to fight for we the people or else we the people will be no more. IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA!!!!! IMPEACH OBAMA
Oh, dear, dear! Bedtime for Bonzo! See’ya!