I'm a skeptic

[boston bean]

Rev. Wright didn't appear to me to have been close to retirement. He is as sharp as a tack and has physical stamina. Did Obama's campaign ask him to resign so Obama could have some cover?

We all know they planned over a year ago that Obama might have to disown Wright, this is well documented.

So I really wonder how sincere this "divorce" is. If Reverend Wright does not say something in return after Barack called him a caricature, then I will have my answer.

[MadBadger]

1. He is 67 years old, not 50.

[boston bean]

2. so, you really must hate old people to think that at 67 you should be put out to pasture. nt

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[datopbanana]

4. I'm skeptical about whether or not you should be allowed to vote if a dude's pastor is

any part of your decision making

[boston bean]

5. you miss the larger point. and don't expect me to point it out for you. nt

[datopbanana]

8. Where does a dude's pastor come in on in a list of important issues?

Tell me where I go wrong here. This is my prediction for you:

1. Pastor
2. Flag pin
3. War
4. Health care
5. Economy
6. Elitist


1 & 2 & 6 would override the significance of his opponent being pro-war, anti-health care, and an economy destroyer right?

Screw the war, economy, and health care as long as my candidate doesn't have a crazy pastor!

[cali]

6. He's been pastor there for 37 years

He's 67 years old. You're up to your usual tricks of mischaracterizing. And you're confusing paranoia with skepticism.

[rodeodance]

7. Wright basically said Obama was a politician and will say anything to get elected. This

is what really ticked off Obama and hence the 'outrage' yesterday.
It made no sense for Wright to suddenly go on this speaking tour since the controversy was dying out. Seems to me Wright was put out from the Race speech?--Obama's initial cracking down on Wright and his sermons.
I do not know what sort of deal that Wright and Obama may have had a month ago. But it does seem to have crumbled.

[jefferson_dem]

10. I don't blame him for being outraged.

Those sorts of defamatory lies should not stand unchallenged.

[rodeodance]

12. There was lots of truth in that charge. Hence the 'outrag." Obama has given

the illusion that he is above the fray. Truth is he is not. Wright pointed that out publicly.

[Window]

14. Truth is, he is a man...not a fool.

[rodeodance]

19. They are both men who are carrying out their break up in public.

[Window]

22. I know they're both men. I'm referring to the fact that you expect Sen. Obama

to "remain above the fray," while others are attempting to bash his brains out. No man (or woman, for that matter) should remain quiet while others are trying to ruin him.

"Obama has given the illusion that he is above the fray. Truth is he is not. Wright pointed that out publicly."

[jefferson_dem]

21. The illusion is in your mind...

It obviously clouds your electoral judgment.

[frickaline]

15. exactly ... the implication that he's lying about his denunciation just smacks of egotism

I'm sure that Obama must have at some point realized that his relationship with the Rev was going to be a problem but lets be clear, that in no way implies a disingenuous denunciation. In fact quite the opposite. If you realize that the statements someone made are inflammatory enough to prepare a public separation in advance, you probably didn't agree with them to begin with.

[jefferson_dem]

9. So if the Reverend doesn't do Hillary's bidding by lambasting Obama...

the "divorce" is not "sincere." How convenient. :rofl:

[rodeodance]

11. "How convenient" of you to continue to blame Hillary for those two having their public

spat! Figures though as you folks blame her for most everything.
And since you do, you are not credible.

[Window]

13. LMAO!

"If Reverend Wright does not say something in return after Barack called him a caricature, then I will have my answer."

And, what happens when you get your "answer." Oh, I know -- you will stop supporting Sen. Obama.:rofl:

[bowens43]

16. the entire Wright thing is a manufactured non-issue

being pushed by the hillary campaign, her supporters, the GOP and their lackeys in the press.

this is exactly the kind of thing that drives Americans away from politics. It's completely irrelevant but hillary's only chance to see Obama defeated in the GE, giving her a shot in 2012, is to push on this kind of nonsense.

[madrchsod]

17. everyone knows the truth but the obama supporters

.... they did "replace" wright with some new kid who is even more radical than wright...just wait till his videos hit the msm...obama won`t be able to show his face in public again....

[mmonk]

18. Skeptic?

Good one.

[TheZug]

20. Why do you give a rat's ass about what some preacher says?