“Obama argued that the anger often distracts from solving real problems and bringing change. But he said it also exists in some segments of the white community that feels blacks are often given an unfair advantage through affirmative action.”
I haven’t heard that level of animosity and hatred, ever. Most whites I know try pretty hard to exercise good will and when the level of hatred as evidenced by Wright’s sermon arise, then I look with different eyes at those around us and begin to realize that nothing we do will ever be good enough.
My people were not here during slavery. But, because I have white skin, I am immediately judged.
That is the definition of racism.
I will not vote for Obama.
The “Rev” Wright told his congregation to sing “G*D Damn America” instead of “God Bless America” and Obama is still holding that garbage close to him, having Wright baptise his children and marrying him. Obama is toast.
He talks a good game. I don't see anything offensive with that one line above. What I read is him saying there's anger in the white community against race-based affirmative action. He doesn't say it's unjustifiable. He very carefully chooses his words to suggest that everyone should come together and talk.
So, I see nothing wrong with his words. His ACTIONS don't back up those words. That's the problem.
And he chooses to say the wrong things about his grandmother. Hey, Barack, your grandmother is not running for office. YOU ARE. How dare you use her like that. Family conversations should remain private.
Don't be too hasty. Afterall, he did speak in front of 8 US flags so he must love his country.
Actually, he should have borrowed a clue from Abe Lincoln and had the band play Dixie. Now that would have been a moment!