Comments on: Obama was right over Wright - Jackson

By: anton

anton — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:38:00 +0000

we keep falling for the same old tricks people - Wright is a distraction like the non-existent WMDs that got us into a war that only benefits the war profiteers and defense industry. dont fall for this distraction. if u think Billary’s policies are better than Obama’s and they would make a better prez vote for them, but not because something Wright said made you squirm or Obama sitting on a board with Ayers or not wearing a flag pin. wake up people were electing a President not America’s next top model!

By: Substance

Substance — Sat, 03 May 2008 08:01:55 +0000

Obama’s action to sever tie with Rev Wright is like reversing all he had preached in his race speech. It is akin to throwing everything under the bus for his own survival; his grandmother, all his “famous and controversial associates” and now his pastor for 20 years. Who will be next?

Character is the hallmark of American President, he/she may not need to be perfect but Obama had finally demonstrated in his lasted action, he has none.

please wake up Americans. Everything that in his way to the presidency will be under the bus. Now, I’m doubtful his JUDGEMENT worth more than 2 cents.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Fri, 02 May 2008 23:27:24 +0000

I know that we all have opinions but lets be fair, Obama is not responsible for what his ex-pastor says. We all have a pastor or someone close to us and should not be held responsible for what another say. I live with my husband for over 30 yrs and his way is not my way if it requires thinking of my own. If you work with some daily (200 +)and they live a routy life does thaat make you guilty of living routy also? Just think you work with them daily and he sit in the pews on sundays (52) a year.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:24:17 +0000

I have really wondered where the African American leaders are with regards to this whole “race” race. Today when I read the newest waffling of Obama, I wondered where Jesse Jackson was in all of this (I voted for him in the primary years ago)when I googled that question, aside from this the most recent was in March of 2007. I think that is telling. I empathize with the plight of all who are oppressed, truly I do. I am a woman. It is time for the majority to make into the white house. Identify who the majority is. It is time for us to get serious about the disaster that is impending, while we are busy trying to tear down bridges of hope in this country, China is building massive brideges at our expense. We need someone strong enough to call it what it is. Is there a man in the running capable of that?

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:07:31 +0000

I agree with Ralene,I hope that voters of NC and IN are smart enough and empathic enough to put this Wright issue aside. I am a white women from downstate Illinois and believe we need someone in office who is inspirational.

By: Breneda

Breneda — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:46:57 +0000

I also agree with the Reverend Jesse Jackson and I commend Senator Obama for a job well done. On few occasions thus far Senator Obama has stared scrutiny and hateful rhetoric in the face and may I say with graciousness has overcome these obstacles.

I will tell you, I am not a US resident, I am Canadian (I care who wins your presidential campaign, as I am sure many people outside the USA cares).I have been following the presidential election on a day-to-day basis. In my opinion and I am sure others as well, the issue of Pastor Wright should now be considered old news. It’s time for the people and voters in the USA to move on to more important issues at hand, such as, the economy, health care, mortgages, seniors, and implementing a plan to start bringing the US soldiers back from Iraq(thought by most countries outside the USA a war that could never be won).
It is mind boggling to see how negative Clinton’s campaign has become against a candidate running for the same party.I am also surprised to see the Clinton & Republican campaigns so intent on dwelling on brain washing,negative issues. It seems to me their campaign has been stuck idling in N (neutral or negative however you want to view it) on the same issues since February. Not to mention, the ignorance of some voters falling for these negative attacks without researching each candidate and who and what each one represents. Do voters in the USA realize, if either Clinton(Dem) or a Republican McCain (Bush administration) become the president that will mean the same administration since 1989 - min 2012.
The voters have to realistically ask themselves, What will change if anything if Clinton or McCain gets into office?
News for you folks down south. It will be the same administration since 1989. Either Clinton or Bush

On the other hand here you have Senator Obama a candidate who has worked hard to get where he is today. Along the way he didn’t have a silver spoon in his mouth and he hasn’t had any coat tails to ride (no father who was president, no spouse who was president and no spouse who has a muli-million dollar coffer to depend on). He has made his own breaks. Senator Obama has shown through out the course of this election how cool, calm and collective under fire not only he is but also his organizers are, who have rallied behind him. Senator Obamas’ organizational skills are outstanding. Coast to Coast his campaign and marketing skills have been impressive with out relying on big corporations or the elite fund raising parties.The money he and his organizers have raised from the average everyday common people has been jaw dropping ($5 here, $2 their or whatever the individual, or family, can afford). Not only does Senator Obamas campaign show foresight, determination, fortitude, drive, and focus to stay on task it also shows the superb leadership qualities this candidate has to offer.

Senator Obama may not have years of experience in the White House , rather, he does have years of experience as an organizer and a uniter of all people. Isn’t this what the people of America want? Someone to unite and build bridges that separate one person or race from another. Isn’t building bridges, uniting one another, trust and foresight the strong qualities which the heads of other nations will be looking for in a President they will be in talks with?

The United States needs a president that the people not only of your nation will respect but other nations as well.

Which other candidate has these qualities to offer the American People?

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:03:28 +0000

I just don’t get this fascination with the Clintons. They will say whatever you want to hear. Senator Obama has been successful in all his endeavors, i.e. school, community organizer, state senator, and running a good campaign. He is the most honest, smarter, has better relationships with his peers and his family and can be objective and see all sides of a problem. He is head and shoulders above her as the better candidate. I am white, female, over 60, have a high-school education, a church goer, and middle class. I also believe he is the only candidate with a strong faith in the race. John McCain is an honorable man, but we need new ideas for a new world. Is it his unusual name, his black wife? She is a gem and a rock. She will be a first lady like Eleanor Roosevelt who cares about people and their issues. Yes, we can!

By: Jane h.

Jane h. — Fri, 02 May 2008 01:35:27 +0000

Rev Wrong not wright has never has so much free publicity in the entirety of his career and is getting drunk on it otherwise why will he be making these damaging comments if not to bask in the ‘Obama 08′ limelight. what a pity.

By: Dabeeva

Dabeeva — Fri, 02 May 2008 01:03:50 +0000

Wright was corrrect in stating that Obama had to do what he did as a politician. Obama came close to condemning the Black Church in his retort by saying that what the pastor preached was wrong, and if that is what the Black Church is about, then that is not what he believes. He did not specify what part of what Wright said was in contradiction to what is biblically correct. Wright should not have stated that the issue was not him, but the Black Church, and should be willing to take the ‘hit’. Neither should have this fight, but I think Wright is on stronger ground morally, though not politically, thus ultimately his position will prevail.

By: Stephen Foley

Stephen Foley — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:59:30 +0000

Wright was a guest of the CLintons’ when they were in the White House. Did they or their operatives encourage Wright to attack Obama?
As a Catholic, I am not responsible for the positions of the Church, nor does it speak for me on issues of women’s rights, abortion, gays, and a host of other issues. The Clinton campaign is using Wright as cover for a way to inject racism and bigotry into the election in the hope of gaining votes. It is appalling. The republican media - FOX etc, are doing the same thing, both for ratings and to help McCain, and Hilary is helping since her ego is all that matters to her. She is a fraud, and would be a disaster for the country. Obama, if he sticks to acting as he has promised, to unite and work for solutions versus political grandstanding, is our best hope.
—Stephen