Political Punch

Wouldn't it be something if the WORLD MISSED OUT because we AMERICANS are till
stuck into something so asinine as judging people by their skin rather than the contents of their character. Why does the color of one's skin matter? WHO CAME UP WITH SKIN AS A NONSENSICAL TOOL TO MEASURE THE DEPTH OF A PERSON'S HEART AND SOUL?

Why does the media ignore the obvious racism involved in the Democratic nomination process. Is Hillary Clinton being a racist for not competing in those southern states with large Black populations? Or is Sen. Barack Obama riding to the nomination on a tide or Black Racism, or both? Why do we not see similar divisions in the black populations as we see in other populations when the black votes are considered during the Democratic primaries? For example, with Obama receiving over 90% of the black male vote in the Pennsylvania primary, isn't he showing that he will ride to the Democratic nomination on a tide of Black racism?

It's obvious racism will never end. How can it, people like Rev. Wright keep it alive. How is he any different from anyone with hateful and ignorant views - black, white, or any other color. I'm cooked on this subject. Yes, what happened in the past was heinous and vile (slavery) but it's over. It's time to move on and succeed with our lives in spite of our color, race, or social economic background, to do otherwise perpetuates...look, what if one day African Americans as a whole, said no more, no more of this "persecution" mindset and believed in their own personal power to live well? To achieve. To create a better life. Do you think white America would stand in their way? And, this goes for anyone regardless of color, sex, or creed. If you believe they would try to keep them down, the racist's out their, then how do you explain the success of every other race making it against the odds? Throughout history to date, the South East Asian Immigrants, the Hispanic Immigrants, the Greeks, etc, all made and continue to make a good life if they choose... The odds were stacked against them by virtue of the fact that they weren't born here, had to in most cases learn the language, and were dirt poor. They wanted to be here and make a good life for themselves. Too many are listening to the "we aren't but decendent's of poor black slave kept down by the white man.." preaching. I'm tired of it. Hey, I may not be able to walk in someone else's shoes (Black America) but I know what it's like when you believe what you are told, it took me some time to reverse the brainwashing of the "blamers" in society. The Democrats must see this, if not, it's (racist card) is nothing more than a ploy to keep racism alive for their own personal gain - to get votes. BTW, I am a Libertarian and not a Conservative, siding with many of both Liberal and Conservative viewpoints. But I cannot support a candidate who could for one minute listen to such a man as Rev. Wright (Rev. Wrong).

America wants a woman president or a black president. What we don't want is the race card played, as we've witnessed going on within the Democrat Party. Our country was built on the the belief that all men are created equal. We have passed our shameful days of racism. Dr. King set America on the appropriate road. We have moved forward. As for Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle-? They have nerve! Neither have been poor a day in their ungrateful lives.

"Oh Boy, more and more revelations coming out. Once they have Obama on film at one of Pastor Wright's racist sermons, he will be caught in even more lies and half-truths, and he will be forced to step down." -Jay

One can hope Jay but that just leaves and angry feministy and a war monger left doesn't it.

This election is starting to shape up like that sign when you enter the Pirates of the Caribeean ride.. goes "Abandon hope all ye who enter."

Obama is a black man running for President of the United States of America. Frankly, I'm shocked and surprised he has made it this far. It's hard trying to be a black anything in this country no less run for President. Four to five generations ago blacks were slaves. Today, MANY PEOPLE still don't see blacks as EQUALS and that's just fact. Regarding the Rev. and his sermons, you really have to understand where the Rev. is coming from. Do you see the skin color on this man. The man is probably half white himself. He probably has a parent or grandparent that is white. I don't believe he HATES whites or anyone else. Alot of the stuff he said is true. The US is ran by the rich, and these rich people happen to be white. The "black" experience in America over the last 50 years in general and overall has been MUCH DIFFERENT from the "white" experience in America and people who have lived through tough,bad times and terrible injustices have a hard time forgetting what they have gone through. Think about it.

Comments made by Rev. Wright concerning Hilary Clinton and America, are true. Hilary does not know what it is to live as an African American and deal with racism. America is a greedy and corrupt nation. What Wright said was true and I believe that the media should stop hawking about it.

Does anyone know where those infamous Reverend Wright clips really came from?
Were they found in plain brown wrapper on Fox News' front porch? Doubtful they came from Wright's "My Space" link.
Is it possible that they have Hillary's fingerprints on them?

Young Mr.Obama is barely getting his initiation into adult politics where the voters aren't all black. This first little drill over his association with a hate monger is an indication of what is yet to come from his opposition (insult) to the Clinton war machine! He had better be ready to fight back!

Meanwhile, the rest of us who respect and care enough about our country to keep it out of the hands of lying pretenders, will sit back and enjoy the show.

Dem friends, keep one thing in mind. At the end of the battle, the one candidate who wins the general election will have to come up with both democrat and republican votes ... lots of them. Often, in my experience, voters who may not universally favor one candidate wind up voting against the one they can't possibly support. Both Hillary and Obama are now qualifying as two people topping the list of "most unpopular". (Going for popcorn.)

He whom studies and reveres an insane and racist pastor for 20 years is not worthy of the US presidency, Backpedal as he did in last night's speech proves little about the truth of the situation. The man offering hope and change seems to be the puppet of a master of inflammatory invective and twisted views about America. Black folks have countless apportunites to advance themselves in our country. How do they respond to this? Why do so many of the younger generation fail to grasp the golden ring of achieving something good in their lives? Scholarships, incentives, tutoring,financial assitance are theirs
for the taking. I've grown weary hearing that racist America offers these kids NO chance to get ahead. America cares and tries mightily to help all its citizens.

Rev.W.

A defining speech indeed. When he mentioned and finally admitted that he had previously heard remarks that could be considered controversial and that he strongly disagree with many of his political views. As soon as these words were uttered, he realized that it was a grave mistake to go against his statement just days ago infront of camera. Quick thinking indeed: “I’m sure many of you have heard remarks from your pastors, priests, or rabbis with which you strongly disagreed.”. By this, he defined every American is guilty of the same offense as he. What a joke? And instead pointing him out for lying under broad daylight and take offense, many applaused despite being slapped. Sad.

It would be nice to be clairvoyant. In his highly touted and widely boradcasted speech, Obama now says that he was in church to hear Wright's disturbing comments. This campaign is not about race -- it is about honesty and the willingness to be truthful even if it might cause one political damage. I am deeply troubled by the cavalier manner in which Obama tells "fibs" -- this pathology indicates that he is delusional in thinking that no one will notice. Is it wishful thinking? What compels a person to repeat this pattern over and over again without a reality check that someone might investigate. Very troubling, indeed.

OBAMA IS JUST TO AFAIRD TO ADMIT THAT HE FELL ASLEEP IN CHURCH WHEN THE REV. WAS TALKIN-----------------------

BUT MICHELLE WAS AWAKE--- SHE MUST OF HEARD SOMETHING--- CAUSE SHE ISN'T PROUD OF AMERICA

AMERICA, WAKE UP! CAMELOT DIED WHEN JFK DIED. A CHURCH THAT PREACHES HATE IS NOT A CHURCH IS A CULT. YOU GO TO CHURCH TO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD NOT POLITICS AND HATRED. "HILLARY IS THE BEST FOR THE COUNTRY" WE DON'T WANT ANOTHER REPUBLICAN IN POWER, LOOK HOW THE COUNTRY IS NOW. TO ALL MALE POPULATION,DON'T BE MALE CHAUVINIST PIGS AND VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON!

I have listened to all of Wright's tapes, and read Trumpet magazine which his church put's out, I also heard what wright said about Natalie Holloway it is the most vile, hatred spewed language I have ever heard. To hear that this is common in alot of black church's makes me wonder what is wrong with people...WAKE UP AMERICA

Obama the clever stooge of a black racist minister, Hillary who coddles a lying, cheating criminal husband? Sorry dems, this is not the kind of change I am ready for in the presidency. Try to scrape up some better material for the election after this one.

Thanks for the coverage of this issue. I think the public would benefit from a deeper investigation of "Black Liberation Theology". I have ordered the book from one of its major leaders/thinkers J.H. Cone, "Black Theology and Black Power".
From what I have been able to discern they basically believe the entire history of western man was to implement racism and slavery of Africans. I find it hard to believe that the thousands of years of western civilization was simply to discriminate against black people.
They also seem to believe that no other group of people in the history of the world has been enslaved. Man has enslaved man since the beginning of time. Slavery was evil and immoral then and it is now. Western men throughout history have enslaved each other in far greater numbers than they did the West Africans. African Americans would benefit more from a greater identification with more modern archetypes than that of a slave in America over a hundred years ago.

Now there was evidence that Obama was in fact present when his "Uncle" Wright preached "God Damn America". He told the American People he wasn't there and now found out He actually was there. A lying Senator. He should be placed under oath from now on so that next time he lies to the American People he will be subjected to prosecution. This issue about Obama really sickening to the hearth of every Americans out there especially to those who believed on him and now they are left with emptiness and full of lost hopes. AMERICAN just never learned but it's not too late! RISE AND SPEAK UP OF SEN. OBAMA's LIES AND CONTINUED DECEPTION TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. FIGHT FOR YOUR FUTURE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.

This is for Joel!
Posted by: Joel | Mar 17, 2008 12:26:18 PM.
WOW Joel, maybe you should be on the Obama campain to show him just how politics are played. According to you she just ousted a wolf in sheeps cloths befor we would have seen the real NObama isent it great how polititions work! God Bless America the land that we love, not HATE!

It is amazing that all of you haters in here seem to be entitled to your hatred of blacks, yet blacks who by far have more reason to hate white people, can't be entitled to the same privilege. And you wonder why black people say incendiary things about white. What's the matter whiteys, the truth hurts?????

The comments posted in here are that of personal opinion and observation. Mr Obama is to address the Media this week in reference to I presume healing the wombs brought on by racial differences.(that he started)
Two decades of hearing racial bantering it is inconceivable to think that this man did not listen to something, and absorb some of it. But, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. That poison being feed to you over a period of time builds a potion. Here comes the potion!