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Originally Posted by Sheriff
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.
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Actually, there were no notable racial issues in this campaign, until we all got to hear Obama's 20 year pastor sound off.
So what you're stating, is that since Barack Obama has been a 20 year member of a racist, separatist church.
A church that the majority of Americans would not even think of belonging too, that
"we all" should sign up for Barack Obama's educational program on how to "heal" the countries racial issues. WOW, what a novel thought!
For racial class 101: How about, not going to a racist church?
What I object to most: Is a 40 minute speech regarding racial issues in this country, of which
some believe to be a magnificent speech, coming from a man who has been a 20 year member of a racist, hate filled, separatist church.
Oprah Winfrey left this same church in 1990, because she thought the views of this church were too extreme. Oprah has better judgement than Obama, & she wasn't even running for President of the United States.