I know I’m a one-subject pony of late, and for that, I apologize. But this subject’s important to many of us; and should be important to all of us. Besides, I couldn’t pass up sharing this excerpt from Katherine at Obsidian Wings:
A lot of people say there is nothing that Obama can do or say that can excuse his association with a black man who would say those things. Never mind whether Obama was there. Never mind when Obama found out about them. Never mind whether they’re typical of Wright’s sermons — the media cannot be bothered to explore that question at all. Never mind that Obama specifically denounced those remarks, repeatedly. Never mind that Obama obviously doesn’t share those views. Never mind that there is absolutely no evidence in his entire public record that he hates America or hates white people, or that he has ever pandered to those sentiments. He is guilty of fraternizing with an angry, scary black man; he is therefore unfit for the presidency.
The larger post from which that passage was lifted is also an excellent read, if you have the time.