Ok, Obama spoke out last night to address the issue of his pastor’s outrageous comments from the pulpit. I thought Obama's comments were reasonable and I also think he was sincere. Obviously Pastor Wright is retiring now (over this) so that it won't be necessary for Obama to actually make a break from his church community.
It is pretty tough to believe that in a 20 year period that Obama was never aware of the pastor’s sentiments or heard those types of comments during the course of a "sermon". I think he was aware, even if he did not support the sentiments. He may not have ever actually been present during one of these "rallies". Time will tell as I am sure many are busy trying to see if Obama was actually present during one of those types of sermons.
I think Obama touched on something very significant and that is the African-Americans' perspective on USA history as opposed to what is generally held by the majority (white) population of Americans. It stands to reason, and is very reasonable to me, that African-Americans do have a darker view of our history and that they are shaped and still very influenced by those dark days of the past. And, yes, I'm talking about slavery, but really you don't have to go that far back to know that life was not the same for black-American citizens. Life still is not the same for many. Obama obviously sets an example of hope as he as achieved so very much.
I think nowdays, our American blacks are loosing ground with mainstream white Americans because so many of the young have embraced the hip-hop gangster culture. And, its not just the music, but a "way of life". I'm certainly not saying all, but I would say too many. To me, what was gained for blacks during the civil rights days, is being lost by the influences this sub-culture has on the young.
Rather than debate what Obama knew or didn’t know about his pastor, I’d like to hear opinions about the message that Obama gave last evening. And that is that African-Americans hold to a very different perspective about our country and our American society. The topic is obviously open to everyone but I’d love to hear from African-Americans on this subject and get their perspective. To me this issue is more important for both blacks and whites in our society, rather than trying to bring Obama down because of his association with Wright or a church that embraces Wright.
Just so everyone knows, I’m not an Obama supporter. I vote independent and have not yet made up my mind about the election.
This topic has the potential to be inflammatory and negative and I would appreciate if it did not turn in that direction. If it does, it will be closed.
It is pretty tough to believe that in a 20 year period that Obama was never aware of the pastor’s sentiments or heard those types of comments during the course of a "sermon". I think he was aware, even if he did not support the sentiments. He may not have ever actually been present during one of these "rallies". Time will tell as I am sure many are busy trying to see if Obama was actually present during one of those types of sermons.
I think Obama touched on something very significant and that is the African-Americans' perspective on USA history as opposed to what is generally held by the majority (white) population of Americans. It stands to reason, and is very reasonable to me, that African-Americans do have a darker view of our history and that they are shaped and still very influenced by those dark days of the past. And, yes, I'm talking about slavery, but really you don't have to go that far back to know that life was not the same for black-American citizens. Life still is not the same for many. Obama obviously sets an example of hope as he as achieved so very much.
I think nowdays, our American blacks are loosing ground with mainstream white Americans because so many of the young have embraced the hip-hop gangster culture. And, its not just the music, but a "way of life". I'm certainly not saying all, but I would say too many. To me, what was gained for blacks during the civil rights days, is being lost by the influences this sub-culture has on the young.
Rather than debate what Obama knew or didn’t know about his pastor, I’d like to hear opinions about the message that Obama gave last evening. And that is that African-Americans hold to a very different perspective about our country and our American society. The topic is obviously open to everyone but I’d love to hear from African-Americans on this subject and get their perspective. To me this issue is more important for both blacks and whites in our society, rather than trying to bring Obama down because of his association with Wright or a church that embraces Wright.
Just so everyone knows, I’m not an Obama supporter. I vote independent and have not yet made up my mind about the election.
This topic has the potential to be inflammatory and negative and I would appreciate if it did not turn in that direction. If it does, it will be closed.
