Comments on: Jeremiah Wright: Obama’s Root Canal

By: Daniel_DiRito

Daniel_DiRito — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:22:30 +0000

Read an article that explains how the psychological theory of “cross-race recognition deficit” may be exacerbating the indelible linkage of Jeremiah Wright’s views to Barack Obama…here:
http://www.thoughttheater.com

By: gnarlytrombone

gnarlytrombone — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:58:18 +0000

“displays an allegiance to notions that are in turn, kooky, dangerous, or bigoted”

Mote, eye, whatevah.

By: runasim

runasim — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:47:45 +0000

“The press is running with Wright's recent appearances and Wright's enjoying the run.”
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I couldn't disagree more on the 'enjoying' characterization.
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In fact, I think Rev. Wright was making a seirous effort to explaine the syle in which his messages are framed. Since the caricatue he has been reduced to by his critics is so much dependent of a misreading of his style, that's a very
important topic that needs to be aired publically..

That this should need explanation, just goes to show how invisible to current sensibilities black culture really is. A certain flamfoyancy in oratry , like the use rhynes ti drive home a pont, is part of black rhetorical style. . Because the style is different, from what is common in Europena bred, oratory, it is often regarded with suspicion or as inferior. That is one of the misconceptions, a serious one, Wright was addressing. Because he speaks in ine style he is trying to explain, I don't think he can be said to 'enjoy' it anymore than any other publci speaker.

By: runasim

runasim — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:21:39 +0000

So, now we have a debate about who has the one and only true interpretation of Biblical teachings?
Both the aruthor of this post t and Rev. Wright draw from the same source, but arrive at different political applications. Theya re both mortal men, subject to their human limitations. The Holy Spirit hasn't descended to choose sides.

Rev. Wright uses scripture to do battle on behalf of the oppressed, while Rev. Daniels appears to be more concerned with battling differing readings of Bible passages.

In his recent public appearences, Rev. Wright has stressed the theme of reconciliation, while Rev. Daniels continues to pick over the scabs of divisiveness..

I pick recondilitaion as the most Christian approach.

By: DLS

DLS — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:19:59 +0000

Transcript of the Wright appearance at the National Press Club:

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/28/transcr...

By: DLS

DLS — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:09:52 +0000

Why should he hide — or be concealed from the voters? What else may be hidden from us? is a prompt response to that.

By: Is Controversial Former Pastor Jeremiah Wright REALLY Pulling For Barack Obama To Win? | THE GUN TOTING LIBERAL™

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:53:58 +0000

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By: vwcat

vwcat — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:02:41 +0000

Thankfully CNN broadcast Rev. Wright speaking at the NAACP last night and presented it thoughtfully and did not cherry pick. You saw the whole man. Someone who is intellectual and engaging and a wonderful speaker. Not the cartoon that MSNBC keeps promoting over and over again.
I am amazed the irresponsible way MSNBC portrays this man. This morning they were hit, from what I gather from their comments, with tons of email trying to get them to stop making him the cartoon and be more thoughtful. And yet they keep on their same bent.
I dont' know if they are stupid, wanting to help Hillary or McCain, but, they are the ones who are being obtuse and irresponsible.
Anyone who watches this man can see why Obama went to his church. Wright is a scholar who speaks 5 languages and teaches in his talks history and social comment.
I am a 50 year old white woman. I was never shocked by the soundbites. I knew it was a hit job and that was not the man. I also knew why it was being done. I am also aware of AA churches and that they are not sedate like the white church is and can be provacative.

By: T_Steel

T_Steel — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:00:04 +0000

Looks like Senator Obama will be forced to rhetorically blow Reverend Wright up. The press is running with Wright's recent appearances and Wright's enjoying the run.

By: Jules Crittenden » Wright = Jesus

Jules Crittenden » Wright = Jesus — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:02:51 +0000

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By: Below The Beltway » Blog Archive » Barack Obama’s Wright-Enduced Heartburn

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:34:11 +0000

[...] Mark Daniels, a Lutheran Pastor himself, offers this comment: To me, the Wright story has always been more complicated than the sound bites or the editorial [...]