http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/Mike/7275 This morning, I tuned in to MSNBC’s "Morning Joe" for a recap of the week-end news. The network was all over the Jeremiah Wright appearance at the NAACP convention in Detroit last night ,and his upcoming appearance in Washington. It was all about, “Why now?”   I say, why not? Jeremiah Wright has just as much right to gain fame ,fortune and redemption using politics as Reverend Billy Graham, Falwell and Pat Robertson did.  Jeremiah Wright has a book coming out in about a month, so he will make many appearances, as did the above-mentioned clergyman.Barack Obama has already denounced the controversial statements of his former pastor, so there is no more he can do.Barack Obama told Chris Wallace that the issue of his pastors words are fair game.This only goes to prove that Barack Obama and Jeremiah Wright are not joined at the hip. For Jeremiah Wright to go in isolation, until after the election would be dishonest and deceiving.  If voters think that Barrack Obama will instill an agenda of racial division, then they should not vote for him. I have yet to see any evidence of that.   To borrow a line from Jeremiah Wright "...I served six years in the military, does that make me patriotic? How many years did (Vice President Dick) Cheney serve?"  I would've taken it a step or two more by saying "I do not condone torture, nor did I bypass the Constitution by monitoring American citizens without a warrant, or FISA court approval.” When did we stop taking the totality of the person into consideration? I am sure the George W. Bush and Cheney supporters, have taken their redeeming factors into consideration.   So can we let Hillary Clinton stay in the race until she runs out of money, stop worrying about the flag pins, Jeremiah Wright, or if John McCain benefited by using his wife corporate jet for campaign trips?   This morning, I tuned in to MSNBC’s "Morning Joe" for a recap of the week-end news. The network was all over the Jeremiah Wright appearance at the NAACP convention in Detroit last night ,and his upcoming appearance in Washington. It was all about, “Why now?”   I say, why not? Jeremiah Wright has just as much right to gain fame ,fortune and redemption using politics as Reverend Billy Graham, Falwell and Pat Robertson did.  Jeremiah Wright has a book coming out in about a month, so he will make many appearances, as did the above-mentioned clergyman.Barack Obama has already denounced the controversial statements of his former pastor, so there is no more he can do.Barack Obama told Chris Wallace that the issue of his pastors words are fair game.This only goes to prove that Barack Obama and Jeremiah Wright are not joined at the hip. For Jeremiah Wright to go in isolation, until after the election would be dishonest and deceiving.  If voters think that Barrack Obama will instill an agenda of racial division, then they should not vote for him. I have yet to see any evidence of that.   To borrow a line from Jeremiah Wright "...I served six years in the military, does that make me patriotic? How many years did (Vice President Dick) Cheney serve?"  I would've taken it a step or two more by saying "I do not condone torture, nor did I bypass the Constitution by monitoring American citizens without a warrant, or FISA court approval.” When did we stop taking the totality of the person into consideration? I am sure the George W. Bush and Cheney supporters, have taken their redeeming factors into consideration.   So can we let Hillary Clinton stay in the race until she runs out of money, stop worrying about the flag pins, Jeremiah Wright, or if John McCain benefited by using his wife corporate jet for campaign trips?   en-us Mike, I think the key word is "important" issue. What's important is an opinion, and people's opinions vary John thinks that the pastor should keep talking.  I do to, but for different reasons, as I am not a Hillary supporter. Maybe this thing will run its course, but J. Wright has a way with words, and that "way" doesn't always help Obama. As a voter, I think it is important to look into those who help form our potential president's worldview. If this man brought Obama to Christianity, he was an influence on him to one degree or another. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/Mike/7275/#c_47143 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/Mike/7275/#c_47143 Mike, I think the key word is "important" issue. What's important is an opinion, and people's opinions vary John thinks that the pastor should keep talking.  I do to, but for different reasons, as I am not a Hillary supporter. Maybe this thing will run its course, but J. Wright has a way with words, and that "way" doesn't always help Obama. As a voter, I think it is important to look into those who help form our potential president's worldview. If this man brought Obama to Christianity, he was an influence on him to one degree or another. I agree with a lot of your points John,but I don't really worry about the GOP ,because their numbers are dropping  and the new Democratic voters  are away up. I think Barack Obama will be able to sway more independent voters that John McCain or Hillary Clinton. This country is long overdue a discussion on race. Why? Because no one wants to hear the struggles of the 1950s, instead, they want to start in the1990s..... I can understand the anger over reverse discrimination policies that we have in place today, but legislators are scared to reverse them. Perhaps it's time to do away with affirmative action, but first we must make it known that that program was a necessity at one time ,in order to level the playing field. I just had a person tell me today (38 years old) he didn't  know things of the nature that Jeremiah Wright was talking about, actually took place.  When we have the discussion., It must be civil without using in-your-face tactics. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/Mike/7275/#c_47144 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/Mike/7275/#c_47144 I agree with a lot of your points John,but I don't really worry about the GOP ,because their numbers are dropping  and the new Democratic voters  are away up. I think Barack Obama will be able to sway more independent voters that John McCain or Hillary Clinton. This country is long overdue a discussion on race. Why? Because no one wants to hear the struggles of the 1950s, instead, they want to start in the1990s..... I can understand the anger over reverse discrimination policies that we have in place today, but legislators are scared to reverse them. Perhaps it's time to do away with affirmative action, but first we must make it known that that program was a necessity at one time ,in order to level the playing field. I just had a person tell me today (38 years old) he didn't  know things of the nature that Jeremiah Wright was talking about, actually took place.  When we have the discussion., It must be civil without using in-your-face tactics. Yes,maryann opinions vary ,but 81% think this country is going in the wrong direction.  So the important issues.  I'm talking about, reflect this number. Economics,Iraq, Social Security ,and health care are pretty high up on this list. Like I said, unless a potential voter thinks that Barack Obama is going to adopt a racist agenda, his pastor's views should not be that important. IMO..... again take the totality of both persons , if that issue is really important to you. You do yourself a favor,but I agree on the lack of judgment angle. Likely scenario Maryann..... Michelle Obama, probably chose this church and is probably more in tune with its teachings...I think the wife has the most influence.,when it comes time to pick a church and religion.... No stats or data to back this up,but he may just be a passive member in that church.. Not an excuse but just a thought. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/Mike/7275/#c_47146 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/Mike/7275/#c_47146 Yes,maryann opinions vary ,but 81% think this country is going in the wrong direction.  So the important issues.  I'm talking about, reflect this number. Economics,Iraq, Social Security ,and health care are pretty high up on this list. Like I said, unless a potential voter thinks that Barack Obama is going to adopt a racist agenda, his pastor's views should not be that important. IMO..... again take the totality of both persons , if that issue is really important to you. You do yourself a favor,but I agree on the lack of judgment angle. Likely scenario Maryann..... Michelle Obama, probably chose this church and is probably more in tune with its teachings...I think the wife has the most influence.,when it comes time to pick a church and religion.... No stats or data to back this up,but he may just be a passive member in that church.. Not an excuse but just a thought.