Jeremiah Wright May Have Just Sunk Obama's Campaign

The entire tone of the race changed the moment we saw the first fiery Wright sermon. The sight of those sermons triggered a question in a lot of voters' minds: How do you get the moderate-sounding, pleasant, agreeable student Barack Obama from an angry, divisive, radical, way-out-of-the-mainstream teacher like Jeremiah Wright? The sermons weren't quite a deal-breaker, but many Obama supporters, leaners, and undecideds were asking... how did Obama choose this man as a mentor? How could he possibly not know that his mentor had these attitudes? And does Obama agree with any of Wright's inflammatory statements?

In response, Obama gave a very eloquent speech about race relations in America. But it never quite answered the question, and in fact tried to blur the distinction between family we are born into and those we choose to turn to for guidance. Hillary jabbed at this in the debate, and Obama never quite had an appropriate response. He even said he disowned Wright, then backtracked and said he disowned his controversial statements.

And since then, it's gotten worse, even with a Bill Moyers interview that wasn't softball so much as it was Nerf Tee-Ball. We've heard Wright compare the Roman Legions who punished Jesus to the U.S. Marines, we've heard him argue that the U.S. and al-Qaeda are doing the same acts under different flags, etc.

Now we hear Wright analyzing the differences between white and black brains (!) and that the criticism of him for his comments was "an attack on the black church." He didn't retract his assertion that the U.S. government created the AIDS virus. He didn't retract his accusation that the United States had committed terrorism. He raved about Louis Farrakhan.

And again, we're left with that question... presuming Obama strongly disagrees with all of Wright's statements in these areas... how did he end up selecting this pastor? This church? (I know we get the story in Obama's autobiography. But did Obama once agree with all of the crazy conspiracy theories? Does he still agree, late at night, when the microphones and television cameras are far away?)

Obama is saying he should be president, instead of two much more experienced rivals, because of his superior judgment. But what kind of judgment is needed to select Wright as a surrogate father figure?
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Obama was just on the tube stating NOW that Wright wasn't his "spiritual mentor". NOT a good idea considering his book "The Audacity of Hope".

IF he doesn't sink to Clinton he'll definately fail with McCain.

Have a good one!:s4:

Personally, i have never seen the press so sweet on any candidate as they are on Obama, yesterday giving him step by step instructions as how he could do some damage controll after the Rev. spoke, i am AMAZED that they are still treating him as they are. I am glad to see he finally got his dander up and said something today, i mean, wishy washy is not what i like to see in candidates.
just my opinion, but the hilldog looks like the best for the job so far.

we'll see. i think bush fucked up bad enough that it is going to be a democrat no matter what. but hell the american people have done dumber. what is a bunch of dead soldiers who have nothing to show for their service and hundreds of billions of dollars wasted and a ruined economy have on an angry black preacher. the sad thing is nothing, that was proven when bush was reelected, so youre probably right.

Yup.

Months ago I didn't believe it did do much damage, but Rev. Wright ego had to get in the way.

Obama is getting cooked well-done. The only way Obama can save his campaign is if McCain comes out and says he's gay.

That's pretty much the only circumstances!

I cant believe the democrats. This had to be the easiest election in history. Only they could screw it up

I still don't understand what the big deal is. I haven't read anything that Rev Wright said that is that bad. He seems to take the viewpoint from poor black people. Its not unreasonable that poor black people would share some of these viewpoints. I think quite a few white people share these viewpoints.

^ yeah, you know honestly, i feel the same way as the last comment. to borrow from a Chris Rock line, I don't agree with what the Rev is saying but I understand why he is saying it. you really can't fault Mr. Obama for it. that is what preachers do, they say outragous stuff that some people like to hear. its just showbiz. :pimp:

i remember when i was a kid i heard this preacher go on and on about how television was a portal straight to hell. :eek: seemed outrageous to me at the time but now that i think about it . . . :D :stoned:

oh yeah speaking of hell's portal Hillary is going on O'Reilly tommorrow. :rasta:

I have a feeling Obama will most likley win,just a feeling.I also think if he wins Luis Farkon will be in his cabinet with Jerimeiah Wright:upsidedow:.Now unless something happends before Bush leaves office(he can set-back the elections if we are terriost attacked are in war with Iran!)I believe much more stupid remarks and hate will come out possibly from John Hagee for Mccain,or mabye Bill Clinton or Chealse,she is stirring up shit from what pepole claim on the campiegn trial!I am honestly believe NONE of them could say our falling to shit country,pepole forget the oil reserves we have still in the doller and if Iran was able to produce enough or MORE of what Iraq,kwauitt,and some in Isreal then they could easily ban with the other countries and make us pay in Euro!!

I don't think this will necessarily ruin him. The press really loves him and people are memorized by his speeches and shit.

You know who else gave great speeches?

HITLER.




But anywho, he just denounced Mr.Wright on t.v. so who knows what in the hell will happen now. It's Hillary's move now.

This guy's hilarious.

Hitler OMG yes he gave great speeches as well as JFK or MLK ,,,JUST MY 2 CENTS WORTH

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Originally Posted by Reefer Rogue

This guy's hilarious.

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:D yeah really, they really should give him his own t.v. show! :jointsmile:

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Originally Posted by killerweed420

I still don't understand what the big deal is. I haven't read anything that Rev Wright said that is that bad. He seems to take the viewpoint from poor black people. Its not unreasonable that poor black people would share some of these viewpoints. I think quite a few white people share these viewpoints.

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The statements Rev. Wright made before his recent comments aren't a big deal. But these ones like continuing to insinuate that the government caused aids to eliminate black people and insinuating that Obama secretly concurs??

It's like he's trying to bring down Obama. The sad thing is Rev. Wright isn't defending his church, he's using his newfound flame to bask in his ego. It's obvious.

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Originally Posted by thcbongman

The statements Rev. Wright made before his recent comments aren't a big deal. But these ones like continuing to insinuate that the government caused aids to eliminate black people and insinuating that Obama secretly concurs??

It's like he's trying to bring down Obama. The sad thing is Rev. Wright isn't defending his church, he's using his newfound flame to bask in his ego. It's obvious.

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Its not my belief but I have talked to blacks who have felt this way. And you can't blame them. They got a raw deal during the formative years of this country just like native americans,mexicans and the chinese did. Its very difficult for a government to retrieve any kind of trust when we have a history like ours. Weain't no saints.

can only hope so...

The things that Rev.Wright is saying is no big deal I heard all the same things hes saying growing up. If you heard the things my dad and grandpa has said you would be even more shocked and be like what the fuck. Growing up in those times there is still some anger and most of the older black americans still fill anger in them. But I remember what my grandpa told me one time that hes glad that I dont have to go through the things he went through and he was proud of the changes that america has takin on in making things better for blacks. As a black man myself I do work hard for my kids and to show them that they are the future and that they are blessed that men like my grandfather fought the fight to be equal with all races. All Rev.Wright had to do wasnot to show his ass on national tv and Im ashamed as a black man to see that happen. I dont blame Barack for doing what he did and I know it hurt to do it. What the media needs to do dont give Rev Wright any more attention and he will go away. Because what hes going to do is hurt himself not Barack and desrtroy the relationship hes has in his community and within the church hes has built.:rasta::rastasmoke::pimp:

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Originally Posted by killerweed420

Its not my belief but I have talked to blacks who have felt this way. And you can't blame them. They got a raw deal during the formative years of this country just like native americans,mexicans and the chinese did. Its very difficult for a government to retrieve any kind of trust when we have a history like ours. Weain't no saints.

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you are so true killerweed:rasta::rastasmoke::pimp:

I'll be damned! How ya doin' Bigweed....hope all is well with ya!:thumbsup:

Have a good one!:s4:

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I'll be damned! How ya doin' Bigweed....hope all is well with ya!:thumbsup:

Have a good one!:s4:

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Whats up Psycho Im alright I been real busy with work and getting settled in my new home and surroundings. Ill be working from home for a while and then I have to travel in july.:rasta::rastasmoke::pimp:

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Whats up Psycho Im alright I been real busy with work and getting settled in my new home and surroundings. Ill be working from home for a while and then I have to travel in july.:rasta::rastasmoke::pimp:

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Hope mother nature is treating ya well....sure she is!;)

Travel in July huh? You have a history my friend....STAY SAFE!!! Hope your healing has gone well also....been a while since I've gotten an update.

Have a good one!:jointsmile: