Will Rev. Wright hurt Obama?

[Steadygain]

Our opinion of any politician will be reflected if we are open to discussing our views. No matter what that opinion is - we will undoubtedly lay out evidence that supports our view - and expect others to accept it (or buy into it).

The basis of this Thread appears to convince everyone that OBAMA is the wrong choice - although the reference "Will Rev. Wright hurt Obama?" sounds innocent enough.

To address what appears to be the "true basis of this thread" - I would say that Rev. Wright will not hurt Obama directly, because Obama undoubtedly made it very clear that some of the Rev.'s distorted views have no reflection on his personal views.

If we take into consideration what Obama declared in relation to this matter - Obama can still regard him as a friend, despite making it very clear that his personal views do not in any way, shape, or form coincide with some of the Rev's stated beliefs. I personally see this as a TREMENDOUS STRENGTH - as it is the most solid declaration possible that "although your beliefs and your views are very different from mine - I can still be your friend and openly admit I respect our relationship". Not many people have the ability to do this - let alone openly make it known.

Indirectly I believe Rev. Wright will definately hurt Obama - because the negative sentiment associated with Rev. Wright will be thrown on Obama in effort to discredit him and turn others against him.

Let me make something very clear - I am in no way saying I support Obama, Clinton, or anyone else. My political view - and who I vote for is a private issue.

 

[12%ayear]

Rev. Wright does not preach those sorts of things on a daily basis, as these small snippets are only part and parcel of the 20+ years of his speaking.

I'm sure these things are offensive to many, but, how many of us have "Friends, relatives, and Religious people" in our lives that have not uttered words or sentiments similar to these ? I would have to distance myself from nearly ALL of my friends, and work associates at this rate.

OBama has a mind of his own, and is eloquent and smart as well. Of course, there are those who would not vote for OBama, even if he parted the red sea.

Some folks will have small minds, regardless...........

Rev. Wright is a racist and the stuff that comes out of that mouth needs a bar of soap. Now he is going after Israel. http://www.boston.com/news/nation/a...s_fuel_controversy_over_obamas_former_pastor/ I am sorry if I had a friend who made statements like that ,I would feel very uncomfortable and stay away. BTW, he would not be called a friend. Obama is turning many people off with being associated with Rev. Wright.

 

[The HalfBreed]

Rev. Wright does not preach those sorts of things on a daily basis, as these small snippets are only part and parcel of the 20+ years of his speaking.

I'm sure these things are offensive to many, but, how many of us have "Friends, relatives, and Religious people" in our lives that have not uttered words or sentiments similar to these ? I would have to distance myself from nearly ALL of my friends, and work associates at this rate.

OBama has a mind of his own, and is eloquent and smart as well. Of course, there are those who would not vote for OBama, even if he parted the red sea.

Some folks will have small minds, regardless...........

 

[12%ayear]

The irrepressible Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. is at it again, this time taking aim at Italians -- expounding a two millenium grudge against the sons and daughters of Rome -- and their (allegedly) breath-altering prediliction for scampi and pesto.
From the Wright-written eulogy for scholar Asa Hilliard in the Dec. 2007 edition of the Trumpet magazine: "(Jesus') enemies had their opinion about Him... The Italians for the most part looked down their garlic noses at the Galileans."
After calling Jesus's crucifixion "a public lynching Italian style" executed in "Apartheid Rome," he goes on to claim that white supremicists run the U.S. government:
"The government runs everything from the White House to the schoolhouse, from the Capitol to the Klan, white supremacy is clearly in charge, but Asa, like Jesus, refused to be defined by an oppressive government because Asa got his identity from an Omnipotent God."
All this was written before his friend and former parishoner vaulted to the front of the Democratic pack -- and before Obama denounced his previous comments on race, AIDS, etc.
-- Glenn Thrush
http://weblogs.newsday.com/news/loc...g/2008/03/rev_wrights_italian_job_hold_t.html

I am offended by those comments. Being Italian-American.

 

[12%ayear]

The irrepressible Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. is at it again, this time taking aim at Italians -- expounding a two millenium grudge against the sons and daughters of Rome -- and their (allegedly) breath-altering prediliction for scampi and pesto.
From the Wright-written eulogy for scholar Asa Hilliard in the Dec. 2007 edition of the Trumpet magazine: "(Jesus') enemies had their opinion about Him... The Italians for the most part looked down their garlic noses at the Galileans."
After calling Jesus's crucifixion "a public lynching Italian style" executed in "Apartheid Rome," he goes on to claim that white supremicists run the U.S. government:
"The government runs everything from the White House to the schoolhouse, from the Capitol to the Klan, white supremacy is clearly in charge, but Asa, like Jesus, refused to be defined by an oppressive government because Asa got his identity from an Omnipotent God."
All this was written before his friend and former parishoner vaulted to the front of the Democratic pack -- and before Obama denounced his previous comments on race, AIDS, etc.
-- Glenn Thrush
http://weblogs.newsday.com/news/loc...g/2008/03/rev_wrights_italian_job_hold_t.html

 

[12%ayear]

IMO..anyone that says "God Damn America" should leave this great country of ours. How could Obama attend a church over 20 years and not hear that negative spew from Rev. Wright. After hearing those comments, I will vote for anyone but Obama.