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I asked you this, "Exactly how has Wright's antagonistic views manifest in Obama's political record or his long record of speeches?"You asked how much do you think Wrights views influenced him to the point it is a political concern? Seeing as how even Obama
himself claimed Wright had great influence over him, I've provided you with ample eveidence-unless you think Obama was lying/wrong?
No I meant messenger as Wright brought Obama to Christ. Just as someone who evangelizes is a messenger of Christ.Messenger? I think you mean 'mentor'. You say 'throw him under the bus' like it's akin to stabbing him in the back, but the question remains-
why Obama continued to work with him and appoint him? He seemed to have no problem criticizing his grandmother, who raised him for a time.
That actually might be a fair poin and something you could criticize him for.Considering Obama called for the resignation of Trent Lott for ONE comment at a birthday, party, I think holding himself to his own standard isn't too much to ask.
Far enough, another criticism of the Pastor.As opposed to Wright who places his faith above his politics, right? Sorry, JoyJuice. 3 out of 4 people who heard those comments found them divisive. I don't think they're all conservative.
Although the poll numbers are right back up after the speech, I don't think they can answer the same question I ask here.Obama's poll numbers dropped after the Wright scandal hit. Were all of them conservatives, too?
Where?You wanted evidence that Wright influneced Obama, and I provided it.If you want to keep moving the goalposts for proof of Wright's influence on Obama,
feel free...but if you think I'm going to review his entire career looking for legislation footnoted 'Inspired by my Spiritual Mentor, Jeremiah Wright', you're mistaken.
As for me, Obama claiming Wright had a great influence in him is enough for me to believe that Wright had a great influence in him.
Reading Is Fundamental. That is not the question I asked.QFT
What is so difficult about Obama's own words for some people to understand?
And I've told you, I'm not going to dig through 20 years of Obama's work looking for legislation footnoted 'Inspired by Rev. Wright'. Between his 'typical white person' comment and his 'white mans greed has spoiled a world in need', it seems Obama has some funny ideas about white people. Whether or not this attitude was influenced by Rev. Wright is impossible to determine. Probably why you're asking me to, right?I asked you this, "Exactly how has Wright's antagonistic views manifest in Obama's political record or his long record of speeches?"
I am again asking how his influence on Obama manifests itself to the point of fear?
Call Wright what you like, I'll choose the term that Obama chose, 'mentor'.JoyJuice said:No I meant messenger as Wright brought Obama to Christ. Just as someone who evangelizes is a messenger of Christ.
He appointed him to a honorary spiritual position as one of his over fifty countrywide spiritual advisors.
I certainly wouldn't expect the media to call him on his double standard.JoyJuice said:That actually might be a fair poin and something you could criticize him for.
Where what?Where?
Actually, the original question you posted was March 19th and reads as such-JoyJuice said:I reposted the orginal question that I asked on March 20th. No goal posts have been moved at all. All you have done is stated that Obama has been influenced by him... I mean "duh" that is a no brainer.
Again I ask, "Exactly how has Wright's antagonistic views manifest in Obama's political record or his long record of speeches?"
And I've shown you that people who knew them both claimed great influence, and Obama HIMSELF claimed great influence. I've answered your question with words from Obama himself, JoyJuice.JoyJuice said:Obama has record as a Professor, he has on record a book, he has a state legislation record, he has federal legislaton record replete with crafted and sponsored legislation, and he has on record a myriad of speeches, how much do you think Wrights views influenced him to the point it is a political concern?
If this post works, I responded in post 882.I asked you this, "Exactly how has Wright's antagonistic views manifest in Obama's political record or his long record of speeches?"
I know he said he was influenced by Wright, but he also meant that in his faith and outreach programs that have been spurred by that faith.
I am again asking how his influence on Obama manifests itself to the point of fear?
"I want something relevant to justify the fear, is that too much to ask?" ....second time that has been asked.
No I meant messenger as Wright brought Obama to Christ. Just as someone who evangelizes is a messenger of Christ.
He appointed him to a honorary spiritual position as one of his over fifty countrywide spiritual advisors.
That actually might be a fair poin and something you could criticize him for.
Far enough, another criticism of the Pastor.
Although the poll numbers are right back up after the speech, I don't think they can answer the same question I ask here.
Where?
I reposted the orginal question that I asked on March 20th. No goal posts have been moved at all. All you have done is stated that Obama has been influenced by him... I mean "duh" that is a no brainer.
Again I ask, "Exactly how has Wright's antagonistic views manifest in Obama's political record or his long record of speeches?"
Exactly, just like Wright's insulting of black republicans because he disagrees with her. It's shame so many Christans feel the need to insult ecah other. That Green Day song, you know?It's disheartening to see how this false witness agenda continues even after it has been proven Wright's comments were dishonestly cited and stated. But, i guess in politics Christians principles of the most fundamental nature take a backseat to slamming others.
Joy Juice my response was in post 882. This screwy time-stamp thing is happening again (still?).Exactly, just like Wright's insulting of black republicans because he disagrees with her. It's shame so many Christans feel the need to insult ecah other. That Green Day song, you know?![]()
They are more free now than they have been in several generations. They are more free now than they will be if Obama gets his way the worst strongman in the region seizes power after we leave. They've had elections with higher turnouts than we have here. They are writing a constitution. We had to be pragmatic in the 1700s in order to form a nation, they do, too.
If someone doesn't think there's a scary parallel between the middle east right now and southeast asia 30 years ago, they need to read up on it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/20/opinion/20kristof.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
It's not that whites are scared of obama breaking into a white system, it's that we simply can't believe that any rational person believes some of this tripe, let alone someone ostensibly smart enough to run the country.
For some reason, while there is a rational expectation that whites will be respectful when dealing with racial issues, there is no expectation that blacks will do the same. To the point that Obama can talk about a "typical white person" and it's not only accepted, but those who don't accept it are labeled haters and mudslingers.
When I typed this it wound up two pages back, so I'm tossing it in again. When I went to my page to fix my own time it was right, but it puts my posts in yesterday. weird.Joy Juice my response was in post 882. This screwy time-stamp thing is happening again (still?).
This timestamp debacle is chaos!When I typed this it wound up two pages back, so I'm tossing it in again. When I went to my page to fix my own time it was right, but it puts my posts in yesterday. weird.
emphasis mineAs he came in from the cold and took off his coat, I went up to greet him. He responded warmly, and volunteered, "Hey, I'm sorry I haven't said more about Palestine right now, but we are in a tough primary race. I'm hoping when things calm down I can be more up front." He referred to my activism, including columns I was contributing to the The Chicago Tribune critical of Israeli and US policy, "Keep up the good work!"
If disappointing, given his historically close relations to Palestinian-Americans, Obama's about-face is not surprising. He is merely doing what he thinks is necessary to get elected and he will continue doing it as long as it keeps him in power.
So when Obama says he brings change, part of that means we as a nation will stop supporting Israel and start supporting the suicide bombers instead?http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article6619.shtml
emphasis mine
Our agent of Change, ladies and gentlemen.
See, change comes when Trent Lott or Imus says something off-color.So when Obama says he brings change, part of that means we as a nation will stop supporting Israel and start supporting the suicide bombers instead?
See, change comes when Trent Lott or Imus says something off-color.http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article6619.shtml
emphasis mine
Our agent of Change, ladies and gentlemen.
I think when Obama says he brings change, he's saying that the rest of us are going to have to bring paper currency to pay for his plans.So when Obama says he brings change, part of that means we as a nation will stop supporting Israel and start supporting the suicide bombers instead?