Countdown: Barack Obama Responds To Rev. Wright 3-14-08

[OverdueChange]

Rev. Wright tells the truth.

[2connection]

OBAMA

"when i was in that Vile Hatemongering church for 20 yrs, of which i recently disowned and Left, i never heard Rev Wright say HILLARY AINT EVER BEEN CALLED A NIGGER , but he did say he Hated and utterly Despised Whites that disagreed with him on Politics '

lol

[TexnTuber]

--BREAKING NEWS-- I have posted more sermon info....entitled "30 reasons I, the goddamn reverend Wright, am a puppet preacher"

[madamswe]

Course, they might not count your vote, like they didn't count many votes for Gore. Look it up.

[mitchwall52]

Quit worrying about obamas pastor. Look at his voting record in the senate. It is the most far left record there. More left than Ted Kennedy need I say more. If that is what you want this country to look like vote for him. Keep murdering babies keep giving welfare handouts to blacks and whites and hispanics and asians and any body else who has their hand out. Let criminals run wild in the street. The man is L-I-B-E-R-A-L if you like it vote for him vote 2 or 3 times .

[originalbadgirl]

I take it ARealMan367 you have been a regular member of "his church" for several years. Otherwise you would not be able to make such a statement. Having not been a member, myself, I will judge Obama on Obama's record not on the record of someone else. I urge you and others to do the same. It's simply silly to judge one person on the actions of others with whom one is affiliated. I certainly don't want to be judged for anything you say.

[reidable]

If observers listen to Obama's refutations to Rev. Wright's views and think about his explanation for not disowning Wright, then I do not see how anyone can say that Obama is anti-American or a racist. Consider this hypothetical: your grandfather expresses controversial, racist views at a town hall meeting that you do not agree with and people who hear them are furious. Are you going to disown your own grandfather? Or, are you going to express the fact that you disagree? What would you do?

[Sergio022s]

I really think you bought the Obama's argument which is false for various reasons. With our grandfathers we don't really have a choice but with our pastor we certainly DO. Secondly, our grandfathers' sayings won't actually make a difference because they are not running for the presidency so we will just choose to ignore them. In this particular case there are many things we can say about Obama's personality and his complete ignorance about American psyche. Americans, we are a proud nation and

[Sergio022s]

we are very sensitive when it comes to racist issues, segregations, human rights etc mainly because we had a very bad past. There are residuals and we can't ignore that. We are just not ready to accept someone as our leader when he is not ready to disown his racist pastor. How are we going to trust him when more difficult desicions will be needed? This is a guy who ignored our feelings -because we would feel so much better knowing that this pastor has been denied, you know? he did not grant us

[Sergio022s]

grant us that . in a way we feel betrayed just like when the jury declare innocent a guilty criminal...the analogy is right. I consider reverend Wright a dangerous mind and therefore, potentially crime-inducing..

[reidable]

Sergio, I think you've thought a lot about this and that's good. Alas, I need to point out that Obama has done a great job speaking about the sensitive issues such as "racist issues, segregations, human rights, etc"--and why that is commendable. He has confronted these issues intelligently in an effort to start a dialogue with the public. He does this because he knows Americans, such as yourself (as you said), care about these issues. Therefore, can you call him ignorant of the issues if he is

[reidable]

the one bringing them up and stating their importance? He knows firsthand experience with issues of race. He is a minority (probably the most repressed minority in U.S. history). If he, as an African-American, doesn't realize Americans are sensitive to issues of race then I don't know who does. Now for the grandfather analogy. Imagine same scenario except that YOU are running for president & your grandfather says racist comments and harsh criticisms of U.S. foreign policy to a cable news channel

[ARealMan367]

His church is all about hate!! Hate the USA. What kind of president would he be?

[TheBoneRanger1968]

You walk in the future because you refuse to acknowledge the present!!!

[bobalu10]

Obama's done, stick a fork (pitchfork) in him!

[Kioti077]

Well trinitychurch just posted today 10 or more videos Obamas defenders where saying that this controversy was dying down and I though, shit the explation ( his historical speach) it's going to be worst than the original explanation and no shit he was contradicting his previous possition they call it an historical speach a say it's OBAMAS LAST NAIL IN HIS COFFIN.

[tomives1985]

Barrack's race came up against him in the end,how sad, the whole world had so much hope for America. Now your left with that corrupt old bag who should be in prison for election fraud or an even older gun totin' confederate.

[panthervi246]

I don't see the major problem. Obama didn't say those things, and can't control what his preacher says. I've heard similar things from my preacher that I don't agree with. Plus I thnk this was a very good and honest response by Obama. I'm from westren Ky and whites are more racist than blacks from my interaction for the reasons he listed. I also think you can't blame one for anothers rant.

[Kioti077]

Good morning Roach, What happened last nigth , Shut down for repairs ? Well I think it was the onslaugth of shit on Obamas way but what the fuck do I know,

[tomrainbow1]

I hope most of white people should demand their money back from a f racist,phony,crook and a liar (Husseine Obama himself.)

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[mistanderson]

DAMN Here it goes. They trying to get BARACK NOW. OOHHHHHHHHH BOY. I knew Hiliary, Bush and whites, AND SOME BLACKS were trying to find something on him. DAMN DAMN DAMN.

[kotounski]

WOW! you should be a psychic or maybe even a detective for a big police department. I can't believe you were able to figure out that something like this would come out of the woodwork before the election in November. You have a gift my friend.

[mistanderson]

lol. very funny

[mtnmanquin]

I am a Republican (your spelling). It makes no difference weather he is muslim or Christian. The fact of the matter is this pastor is not preaching Christ but hate. No different than a skin head or a kkk member. Next what this pastor is talking about is all lies. Hate is hate, a lie is a lie and the Love is Christ is just that.

[kotounski]

Barack is so full of shit. His mother is a whore that did around the world in eighty days...on her back!

[raydawg325]

please get your refund for your 80 cent education

[raydawg325]

please get your refund for your 80 cent education

[nalipro]

Well on one point you are right about the attack on Bill but you have to admit that Hillary is leaning or at least was leaning alittle hard on the assistance of hubby she's in one state he's rallying in another you cant tell me that this isn't a tag team. As far as Pastor Wright he's a man with his own opinion and for the life of me I don't understand why people are trying so hard to fuse him with Obama, if we held the association of people to others we would be able to trust no one. GET A GRIP

[cuatropugs]

He lies like a politician. I know exactly what my pastor preaches and his politics and I have only attended my church for 7 years. Obama and his family have been fed hate for 20 yrs.

[dreamnasium]

You're all liars. It's not even worth discussing. Racists and liars. I don't think Mr. Obama is worried that any of you morons is voting for him or not. Really. Who do you think you're kidding?

[mitchwall52]

Oreily says they whisked this guy out of the country to keep him quiet. Hussein should just disavow this guy and move on. How can a man who uses GD this and GD that bring anyone to Jesus. I voted for Obama in Mississippi but now I will vote for Hillary if she wins or Mccain if Obama wins.

[mitchwall52]

this smacks of teflon bill not the republican party although oreily is pushing it on fox. hussein should cut ties and disown this wright no reverend. it's got nothing to do with his political; view. if you believe the bible and jesus you just don't use that kind of language.has he ever read the ten commandments. thou shalt not take the lords name in vain. this man is a wolf in sheeps clothing some even say the anticrist. born in the east and comes to power in the west yikes God save us from this

[Presentyouth]

I voted for him in the ohio primary dumbass.

I can only be glad I lost.

I guess now McCain will be my man.

I hope you enjoy your next 4 years of the GOP, bro.

[dreamnasium]

Some of you guys make me smile. How silly you are. as if this even matters. as if you even read Obama's book or were going to vote for him before. This thing is just another excuse for "conservative" white racists to pop off.

What a joke,

[Presentyouth]

Has anyone heard anything about Barrack stating that he avoided advertising that his mother was white at the age of 12 or 13. Is their any truth to this. Does anyone know?

[StopObamaNow]

He still does not explain why he will not wear an American flag pin, why his wife is not proud of America, or why he will not place his hand over his heart during the national anthem!

[Presentyouth]

Obamanation is right. This man is part of a black institutionalized racism that is so obvious that it sickens me when I hear even one political pundent trying to rationalize his garbage. This man and his racist anti-American cohorts has got to go.

[pisspea2008]

in the words of Pasturd Wrighteous to respond to the one who wanted his vote back ...

the chickenz have come home to roooooztttt!

Hell-alujah , now pass the ammunition!

[tomrainbow1]

I think Husseine Obama is a liar,phony,crook,drug user,muslim and a flip flop. Bye Bye Husseine Obama.

[nalipro]

You know I wasn't gonna respond to this dumbass comment but I couldn't resist. This election is a eye opener for the blind that lives in this great country and thinks that racism is abolished, it takes the threat of a black man as presdent to bring out the worst in people. He's a Christian not a muslim his name comes from Kenya not Iraq. We would expect this kinda stuff from the replublicans.

[Kioti077]

Can you say RIOTS ,fuck I hate this shit finding myself in the same court that the republicans are, you can't rationalize this crap, the Democratic party it's loosing face by supportng this Obamination. and if Obamas supportes think the Republicans goin to let this one go you are fucking delusional!!! You think the Republicans are going to let STALIN BEING THIS NATION'S SPIRITUAL ADVISOR I WANT TO HAVE WHATEVER YOU ARE SMOKING. People want their vote back!!!!!

[jughead12345678]

Momma tried to control who I hung out with to keep me from falling in with the wrong crowd. 20 years of hanging out with Rev. Wright? Why would you hang out with an "uncle" figure like this man? Sure we all have people we disagree with in our background and in our church, do we call them uncle? Do we call them mentor? Do we spend lots of time and money with them? Are they our leader for 20 years? I go home asap and get away from that crowd, just like momma said lest I become one of them!

[alstottan]

Obama is full of BS. The church sells vidio tapes of Wright's services. As a member of the church, there is knw way Obama did not know what has been said over the years. Obama lies to MSNBC in this video. And every time he trys to get votes.

[vatbone]

Obama wants "to bring this country together which overrides guilt by association"?

The crux of the "G- Damn America" comment was Wright's racist views. Wright's sermons were at different times so this isn't an isolated incident. He's been Obama's "spiritual leader" and known him for 17 years so don't tell us he didn't know. Obama won't renounce the racist though his mother is white? Olbermann is a hypocrite. He came down hard on Hillary for not responding in a stronger fashion to Ferraro ...

[TheAbsintheReviewNet]

"put this debate to bed"?! PLEASE! This is going to be what loses him AT LEAST several points in the next primary...

[nalipro]

Very strong answer as always

please vote Obama

ditch billary clinton

[tomrainbow1]

Hell no. 2 little 2 late.

[Pathos57]

I'm glad that Sen. Obama said that we should judge him (paraphrase) on what he says and what he does. He's RIGHT! He chose to attend a racist church for 20 years. I think the American people will happily judge him on that.

[openbookguy]

Can you say C.Y.A.?

[hunterwf]

notice how all the uhh's come out when you arent telling the truth. This guy is a liar. We shouldnt be talking about whether he is capable of being the president, we all know he isnt. What we should be talking about is if this man should even be allowed to be a senator anymore. This man has been exposed and its time for americans to realize this man isnt fit to represent anything except hate and racism.

[ViewPoint10]

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[trawler987]

you Haters really ought to get a grip on your stuff. this country has blood all over its hands both abroad and at home. but you dumbwits just believe what ever the fat money brokers tell you all the while they're laughing on their way to the bank! anyone have relative, friends, acquaintances who've been screwed by the gvt after fighting in a war that benefits the fatcats! bush can't wait to leave office - his job is done - the country is more polarized than ever and his friends are richer!

[rogtodd]

boy I want this jerk to be the president... what a liar

[BIGBAER]

Keith, however, gives Obama a major pass by accepting Obama's excuse that he did not know of racist Wright's hateful rhetoric and beliefs. Obama has stated previously that racist Wright has been his personal mentor for twenty years.

There is no way for Obame to believably distance himself from this travesty of true racial hatred.

Ferraro was nothing compared to this.

Obama is now officially unelectable.

[BIGBAER]

Keith freaked out on Hillary for not responding in strong enough manner to Geraldine Ferraro's opinions regarding her belief that Obama owes his strong liberal support and consequent political success due to the fact that he is a "black man."

It's certainly true that there are many that would support a credible candidate of color for no other reason other than the fact that they deem it is time for America's first black president.

[JJjudbruuu01]

Keith Obama-man is a good name for him. Don't forget that his program the night before included one of his famous "special comments" trashing Hillary and Ferraro for so-called racist comments. Keith Obama-man was drooling all over Obama the racist.

[Kioti077]

cmdrgmh I am glad that you are that optimist but from my advantage point I see the Obamination ship taking water really fast!!!!! hope you got a big bucket Obama is neck deep in shit no way the" press" and you guys can clean his mess

[cmdrgmh]

Truthfully. I really think this is just about over with. Seriously, there is no way the Right Wing can keep this up without bringing more stuff out on McCain, and beleive me there's alot more coming. There is stuff on McCain that will make this look like disneyland.

[Kioti077]

Oberman it's a real tough HOMBRE, he just about got bitch slapped by Obama this asshole is only tough with old ladies and that is when they aro not present.fucking coward.

[joannaofcharles]

Obama just doesn't get it. If he was in this church for 20 years and was, according to him, unaware about this aspect of his church and minister,how is the American people to trust him in relating to Iran's leadership or Korea or any antagonist? He's either an innocent with blinders or a fool thinking a smile and a handshake will suffice. He can be so easily duped?! Or is that he thinks we're so easily duped, because we're so desperate for hope. This lack of judgement is fatal in a President.

[uglyusa]

Poor msnbc they are trying to do their best to rescue the obama campaign, however -obama is in such sad shape that he can't even run as vice president now.

Obama has contributed money to Rev. Wright's church & exhibited everything a "so-called" member of that church should do -for 20 years.

Obama is not fooling anyone by this back pedaling & political hustling. His role in Rev. Wright's flock has cost him the election.

[ichslayer]

For one, a lot of those comments were remarks on how society really is, I mean really, we are a nation run by rich white people and Obama is the only candidate who understands what it is to grow up poor and underprivileged. Second, the crazy comments were pretty bad, but that doesn't automatically mean that Obama believes those things. Are we really not allowed to be friends with a person who we disagree with, I mean come one this is America people, get over it.

[uglyusa]

Poor msnbc they are trying to do their best to rescue the obama campaign, however -obama is in such sad shape that he can't even run as vice president now.

Obama has contributed money to Rev. Wright's church & exhibited everything a "so-called" member of that church should do -for 20 years.

Obama is not fooling anyone by this back pedaling & political hustling. His role in Rev. Wright's flock has cost him the election.

[cmdrgmh]

There is no story here. This is an old story. The only thing different is video. Thats it. This story has been vetted over a year ago. Nothing has changed except the right wing (fox news) promoted it again because they had video. The people bitching now were never going to vote for Obama anyway. So get over yourselves.

[mzklover]

"...were never going to vote for Obama anyway." 

Gee, who crowned you God?

[cmdrgmh]

No, Im not Michelle Malkin, your hero. I just no that You are one of them that would never vote for Obama or any Democrat. Oh, One more thing. He (Obama) Will be the next President Of The United States Of America. Save this note.

[seattlegonz]

Too bad KO won't be press secretary and BO won't be the nominee. That's the way karma works -- you spread hate and you end up being hated.

Thank goodness Hillary is a great candidate and will win this thing and get us out of Iraq.

[leetworks]

You dolt. Have you put on ear muffs lately? There isn't a Dem. around that will pull out of Iraq. Ron Paul has been the only candidate that is wanting to pull troops.

[KiptheDip1307]

Wow, look at these comments. And they say Obama supporters are close-minded.

[stratplayerone]

God help us all if that church is 'representative' of the views of the Black Church in America

[williamj41]

Obama is toast. Can't answer questions, let his kids go to church to hear this hate.

How does a Church keep a tax exempt status when it is a forum for hate and endorses political candidates from the pulpit?

[KiptheDip1307]

I bet you haven't even step foot in his church.

[KiptheDip1307]

I really pray Obama gets through this. If anything, I hope this will make him stronger, and also help put an end to racial tensions.

[wimpy1966]

Keith, how far up his ass is your Head?