Obama tackles race anger in major speech

[BabyPiNK_FL]

Originally Posted by skylark

I think its a mistake to think that because he hasn't spent the majority of his time talking about race to assume that he doesn't think it is a major issue. If he did focus too much of his candidacy on race, he'd have ended up as no more a viable candidate than Jesse Jackson. I assume based on smaller more nuanced comments (as well as the recent speech on race) that he is highly attuned to the issues, but it just isn't practical for him to get too detailed about his plans because it is such a volatile issue that it would make him unelectable.

Oh I know. That's why I said I wasn't holding my breath. And Peppy, I'm right there with you.

[NewBee]

I would say to anyone who thought that Rev. Wright was racist and is open enough to do so, to go on CNN and look at Anderson’s 360 blog and listen to the sermon in its entirety. I agree that Wright made some inappropriate remarks as his position as pastor but I honestly haven't heard racism. If anyone could point to something that was racist, please point it out to me. Unpatriotic, definitely but is there a sin in that? I know his comments angered many white americans and perhaps other races as well. But, after he anger has subsided, I feel people should look at the whole picture, and not judge Rev. Wright who has done so much good, based off a few ill-stated sound-bytes. I am praying that we as people all move to a more open-minded view of things that aren't like us.

[shinerbock]

I agree that the media attention is unwarranted in an ideal world, but it isn't unexpected or unfair.

After all, let's be honest, Obama can't have any realistic complaints about how the media has treated him.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I agree that the media attention is unwarranted in an ideal world, but it isn't unexpected or unfair.

After all, let's be honest, Obama can't have any realistic complaints about how the media has treated him.

How's your brackets going? My husband is possibly losing with 2 different brackets...

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

How's your brackets going? My husband is possibly losing with 2 different brackets...

I think about the same as most, perhaps a little better than average. Most of my misses are upsets, 14/16 sweet 16 teams remaining.

I was hoping Belmont would take out Duke, but it would have screwed me since I have Duke deep in. That said, based on Duke's performance I can probably go ahead and scratch them.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I think about the same as most, perhaps a little better than average. Most of my misses are upsets, 14/16 sweet 16 teams remaining.

I was hoping Belmont would take out Duke, but it would have screwed me since I have Duke deep in. That said, based on Duke's performance I can probably go ahead and scratch them.

Who the PHO is Siena? And what do think about the Toreros!!!

And Vandy lost? WTH? And VNOVA WON!!!

[macallan25]

Haha, my bracket is pretty good. Only one of my sweet 16 picks fell. My Big XII has looked pretty dang good so far. Kansas State and OU have their hands full though with Wisconsin and Louisville.

I think Mississippi State and Tennessee are the only ones left from the SEC. Oh yeah, Arkansas too. I predict a UNC beatdown of Ark, Memphis getting by Mississippi State in a tough game, and......wait for it........possible upset alert with Butler and Tennessee.

[DSTCHAOS]

Cliff Notes for page 8 of this thread, anyone?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Cliff Notes for page 8 of this thread, anyone?

If you switch your settings, it's only 3.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

If you switch your settings, it's only 3.

Cliff Notes for page 3 of this thread, anyone?

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Cliff Notes for page 3 of this thread, anyone?

"Reading is fun-damental"

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by jon1856

"Reading is fun-damental"

Are Cliff Notes in sign language?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Cliff Notes for page 3 of this thread, anyone?

This guy, talked, about things.

Some liked, some didn't.

[jen0830]

Thankfully, nothing can reverse the world from seeing Barak Obama's bigotry, no matter how "emotionally inspiring" his speeches are to the masses.
Obama is well spoken, but hollow, and deceitful, and we deserve more from our next President. His lack of judgment for wanting to continue to associate with his racist mentor and spiritual advisor, Wright and Farrakhan, betrays his hidden agenda.
That is his choice, but he loses my respect, and definitely my vote. I am so glad Barak and Michelle "I'm finally proud of our country" Obama can retire and stick with the people who's ideologies, values and attitudes are similar.
Good bye, OHB, Good Luck and God Bless You!

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by jen0830

Thankfully, nothing can reverse the world from seeing Barak Obama's bigotry, no matter how "emotionally inspiring" his speeches are to the masses.
Obama is well spoken, but hollow, and deceitful, and we deserve more from our next President. His lack of judgment for wanting to continue to associate with his racist mentor and spiritual advisor, Wright and Farrakhan, betrays his hidden agenda.
That is his choice, but he loses my respect, and definitely my vote. I am so glad Barak and Michelle "I'm finally proud of our country" Obama can retire and stick with the people who's ideologies, values and attitudes are similar.
Good bye, OHB, Good Luck and God Bless You!

OK....the same question I will ask to you...why should he disassociate??

So he can please the masses?

Furthermore, how is it that everyone keeps trying to fit the square peg into the round hole with Obama and Farrakhan when, as far as we know...they have never met?

It's still amazing how people are trying to call Obama a bigot based on 10 secs of news clip that has been played ad nauseum for the past few weeks.