Barack Needs to give a speech addressing the issues in Rev Wrights sermons

[DianeG5385]

The reality is that Rev. Wright was speaking to the aspirations of black people against years of grinding poverty and discrimination. To see their hopes near fulfillment must be overwhelming them with hope, but along with that come the bitter memories of the past. I can see how he got lost in the anger.

I think Rev. Wright got caught up in this and while I repudiate his comments, compared to the massive racism blacks experienced over hundreds of years this is a tempest against an F5 tornado. I think the outraged protests are pretty lame! It is meant to destroy and diminish and demean this aspiration, by implying support for Obama is racist.

I see the white folk being outraged as laughable, really, and Hannity especially so.

I don't support Rev Wrights comments, they are divisive, they engender resentment against "the man" but I can totally see why in an unguarded moment he might let this in a sermon.

In some respects the outrage seems like white folk thinking black folk are getting a little "uppity" with Obama so in the lead.

Note, I'm a Hillary supporter, but this seems so unfair and destructive. I would admire Hillary more if she came out and said enough of this nonsense! She knows better than most given her long support of the black community.

[Rockholm]

1. I agree with you.

[Barack_America]

2. If he were to do that in an African American church in Philadelphia this Sunday...

I would be THRILLED!

I mean really, it would be ideal. He just received the endorsement of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia, so it's smart, politically speaking, as well.

[tishaLA]

3. Not Wright specifically...

but about the role of faith in his life and the way the progressive values of the church have informed him as a public servant. He needs to make this a speech about Jeffersonian liberalism, heavy on the patriotic ardor, and root it in the nation's, and his, history.

He is smart enough, and capable enough, to do it.

[DianeG5385]

11. No actually, I think he needs to speak to the aspirations of blacks embodied in his candidacy

It is so critical that people understand the suffering of the past, but recognize the future which we all are attempting to reach, where race truly is no longer an issue. based on the last couple of days, it still is.

[KittyWampus]

but it's not just blacks. It's about moving beyond the divisiveness. Sorry, he can't speak f/blacks

he is NOT running for POTUS of the african american population. That is absolutely not a good idea, IMO. :)

This is about social justice.

For blacks, women, gays.

[DianeG5385]

23. That is absolutley TRUE! Maybe we should write his speech

If done right could be agreat moment. I hope he is capable of that, and if he wants to be as great as his hype, this is the time, as he says to stand up and show courage. Hey! how about on the Mall?

[K Gardner]

29. That kinda gives me chills.. thinking of him making a major address on the DC Mall. I'm sure

cooler heads will prevail, tho :-)

[DianeG5385]

31. Yeah, wishful thinking!

And I'm a Hillary supporter!

[babylonsister]

4. Don't you see? Barack's whole being has been addressing those

issues that he learned through life and his church, community, and family. It's never going to be perfect, but it's pretty darned good to me.

[DianeG5385]

15. Of course which is why he needs to speak to that, it could be his greatest moment

I believe if he does address this directly in a speech, not only would it stop the chattering class, but would inspire many more Americans to vote for a better (Non-Republican) future.

Full disclosure, I support Hillary

[babylonsister]

26. He has, which is why I support the man. And

I think your OP told me who you support, but we're discussing, so it's okay. :hi:

Please read this: I really liked it.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x5074000

If you have any specific policy questions, I can help you out. What's in his heart speaks to me in a lot of ways; check out a speech in DU's video forum, or I'll find one for you.

He spoke on MSNBC, Fox, CNN tonight; tomorrow he has a sold-out event in Indiana. He knows he's under attack and is reacting accordingly.

[DianeG5385]

30. Everyone is paying attention now, so NOW is when he needs to speak

This is when his response would be most effective and deflate the destructo-balloon

[babylonsister]

32. Read it! He just spoke on 3 TV stations! nt

[DianeG5385]

34. No, I mean a SPEECH! a transforming moment to quiet the BS

Hillary should help in this regard by speaking out as well.

[El Supremo]

5. Obama certainly needs to quit saying that he was not present when these statement were made.

That is a gigantic cop-out. Apparently this had been going on for years. He can't plead ignorance.

I just think that Barack was not that interested in Wright's messages.

Oh, I'm an Obama supporter and delegate.

[uponit7771]

12. Anyone who goes to church on a regular basis can EASILY say the don't know what the speaker says...

...when they are there not less when they aren't there.

I'm a member of a WELL known church in a huge city with a famous pastor and don't know EVERYTHING the guy says.

[TahitiNut]

6. "There isn't anything wrong with America that can't be fixed by what's right with America."

That's Bubba ... and it's too bad there was so little carry-through.

[DianeG5385]

18. Well maybe this is the moment to show what's right

I hope

[K Gardner]

7. These are good and true points you make. Very few people are

taking the time to see any of this in "historical context" of the black experience. It makes me sick to my stomach to see Sean Hannity go holier than thou on Rev. Wright and I tend to agree with Beckel's comment that it resembled a "high tech lynching".

I think a speech by Obama on the state of being black in America, especially given the Wright Furor and the tone of the Clinton Campaign, might indeed be a good idea. Thank you for posting this.

No offense to you, but I personally feel that the Clinton Camp is probably behind the pushing of these tapes to the media and press, so I'd doubt she'd be saying anything, certainly nothing to help Obama.

I think this, too, will run its course and at the end of the day, the furor will backfire on those who brung it :-) (the media)

:hi:

[KittyWampus]

21. Is Obama running for POTUS of African Americans or ALL Americans? It's about Social Justice for ALL

blacks, women, gays

[K Gardner]

25. Unfortunately, the MSM and the Clintons keep making it about black america. Obama is not

the one focusing on being black. And there is no way anyone can separate Wright from the African American Community.

[KittyWampus]

35. but the subject can easily be broadened to Social Justice. Which includes us all. MLK did that

and that's why his message endures.

[K Gardner]

36. Ah.. gotcha.. thanks for explaining and I agree !

[DianeG5385]

27. No Offense to you but I doubt Clinton Camp is behind this

It smells of Puke tactics and Hillary knows that if it even seemed she was involved, she would never get the black vote. I think she needs to make a speech too, along similar lines and shut this racist BS down. trust me it's a classic GOP tactic!

[K Gardner]

28. Point taken :-)

[EFerrari]

8. I will finally have some respect for Obama if he does no such thing.

Divisive, my granny. Rev. Wright was speaking AT HIS OWN PULPIT.

Don't come into my livingroom and tell me what opinions I can have.

[K Gardner]

10. LOL.. you tell it, Pat ! True enough !

[EFerrari]

16. When did we turn into such big assed weenies?

"Oooooh, nooose! He was divisive! Screwed up our lockstep! Ooooooh! Mommy!"

:rofl:

[K Gardner]

24. No idea.. I found myself considering a visit to a local UCC tomorrow !

[uponit7771]

14. RIGHT!! and if we don't hold McCaint to the same level for Rod Parsley's bigoted statements then

...we're being unfair to Obama

[EFerrari]

19. Obama can take care of himself. Finally, an adult.

What a f%cking relief he is.

[uponit7771]

9. Like McCain and Rod Parsley ?!?! If not then we're not being fair

[sorrybushisfromtexas]

17. good Post

:yourock:

[KittyWampus]

13. IMO, he needs to discuss his church's mission. What they've done for the community

[sandnsea]

20. He needs to do a commercial

with pictures of him in his church and the pastor's BEST moments, along with the work the church has done. That kills two birds with one stone. You can't call him a Muslim and freak out about his Christian pastor at the same time.

[Whisp]

22. this means much to me, what you said, you being a Hillary supporter.

thank you. it's important.

[DianeG5385]

33. I appreciate it. It's been hard here lately

And I'm a long term DUer, since 2001, pre-911!