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I can no more disown him than I can disown the black community. I can no more disown him than I can disown my white grandmother...
They offend me. They rightly offend all Americans and they should be denounced. And that’s what I’m doing very clearly and unequivocally today.
Originally posted by kpoff
Ehhh I think you're missing that Wright went on the attack. Anyone's gonna change their tone after that. Check the news.
Originally posted by AnAbsoluteCreation
So seven people don't recognize the fact that "denounce" and "disown" are completely different meanings. Way to twist the words to fit your "question."
To denounce comments and to disown a community is waaaaaaaay different. IMHO.
Originally posted by Rasobasi420
There is no contradiction, only selective quoting.
Originally posted by Rasobasi420
There is no contradiction, only selective quoting.
Too often on the board I have seen blatant double standards being applied, and it's wrong. Hillary should not be hindered because she is a woman, and Obama because he is a black man. McCain is a white male, he has nothing to worry about.
Originally posted by LLoyd45
In my opinion Barack Obama has never Denounced Wright, only his comments. It tells me they're still on friendly terms. It's just another of Obama's attempts at verbal slieght of hand. Sadly, most people don't know the difference.
[edit on 5/2/08 by LLoyd45]
There's nothing wrong with their being friends, it's the relationship they have previously shared that troubles me.
Originally posted by JSR
what's wrong with them being on friendly terms? are you telling me you are only on friendly terms with people who agree with you? I could be reading you wrong. I've done that a few times to people in the past couple of days.
His opinions are not just ridiculous, they're racist and unpatriotic.
I see no problem with barack remaining friends with this guy. sure the guy has some very ridicules opinions. and he has mobilized a great many people and organizations to follow him. but, and here is the kicker, not everyone who follows this man agrees with everything the man says. so he has some whacked out views of white people and the government. so what. so do lots of people on this board.
I'm Baptist as well, but I've change churches several times because I didn't like the message being preached. I dislike profanity, I dislike theatrics, and I most especially dislike insincerity. If you're going to preach the word of God, you should live your life according to it as well.
I grew up in a Baptist church. I almost never agreed with the preacher. however, from time to time I did believe what he said. depends on the topic of discussion. lots of people who sit in those pews every Sunday agree only half the time with the preacher. they come for the "fellowship, and for the food" as my preacher would say some times. I came because my parents made, but that is for a different thread.
I don't think Obama disagrees with the Reverend Wright. It was a political move denouncing his words. You don't spend 20 years in a church whose message you disagree with. Barack is either extremely slow-witted and gullible, or simply a liar. Neither quality makes him suitable for President.
my point here is this. it takes a strong mind to see past someone's stupidity and still care deeply for them. to enjoy the differences in yourselves. to argue the nuances of life with someone who disagrees. if done properly, both can grow from the experiences.
I'm sure it is difficult for him to face. The more people look at Reverend Wright, the more they look at him. I don't think Barack will be able to bear too much serious scrutiny.
ill be willing to bet. it is hard for barack to have to face this. im sure both of these men want the same thing for the country. which is change from the current course. but, both men have very different methods of change, as well as, reasons for the change.
I think Barack is lacking in character myself. The more lies he tells, the worse the outlook gets for him. Wait till the MSM starts publicizing some of his wife's comments about America and White people on national TV.
I for one think it is showing a great deal of character for the way he has delt with this issue. very presidential. he still scares me though. but, that is another thread.