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Originally Posted by sneddog
It's nice to see someone who still has some objectivity left and is willing to admit when they were wrong. I have to admit that a part of me was hoping that Barack was for real, but I just couldn't bring myself to believe it. Without any history or accomplishments by this man, I wasn't willing to through my support behind him.
As a conservative I am not too thrilled with our alternative in John McCain, but I know that he would be far better for America than a closet racist and America hater.
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Honestly, have you ever believed that Bush is an America-lover?
When did Patriotism become letting your young people die in a war based on lies? Is this less unpatriotic than what that church leader says?
And, has America solved all her racial problems? Aren't we still a slightly racist nation?
While I may not agree with the manner in which Rev. Wright expressed his perception of the injustice and wrongdoing of this country, I have to acknowledge some truth in what he said.
Racism hasn't magically disappeared from this country. Barack's experience of life is vastly different from HRC's experience of life because of race. That's a fact.
George W. Bush has the blood of innocent people on his hands as do other leaders of this country, past and present. That's why people who would do us harm have increased in number, not decreased.
This latest attack on Barack and his church, of all places, seems like an opportunity to talk about the "elephant(s) in the room" and to start trying to heal some of these wounds.
After witnessing the inclusive nature of the Obama Campaign and viewing the Indiana Town Hall yesterday, I am even more convinced that Barack is the person who can help us make further progress towards reconciliation and bridge building. Not only in this country but around the world.