Why did Obama stay in Rev. Wright's church?

Mame wrote:

I'd have to agree with you, Freeduck. Unfortunately, I only saw excerpts but from what I did see, he appeared as a rational, reasoned, thinking human being, and I liked how he presented himself and his views. It leads me to conclude that the original comments were taken out of context and blown up, obviously deliberately. A rather transparent smear campaign.

Hey Mame, that's interesting. We dont hear from you all that often on the Politics forum, and I'm really kind of reassured to read this take of yours.

Curious as to why you'd feel reassured about my take on this.

Ahhh... well, I am non-partisan, obviously, and I should think there are many other like-minded people out there who can recognize a smear when they see it.

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out -
because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out -
because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out -
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me - and there was no one left to speak for me.

First Amendment - Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause; freedom of speech, of the press, and of assembly; right to petition
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Beyond Parody

29 Apr 2008

From Fox News' website yesterday:

Obama Rejects Wright Comments Says pastor doesn't speak for him, campaign Democratic presidential candidate puts distance between his campaign and pastor's latest statements Special Report w/ Brit Hume: Fact-checking one of the claims made by Rev. Jeremiah Wright The O'Reilly Factor: The comeback of Rev. Jeremiah Wright Hannity & Colmes: Huckabee's Take Former GOP presidential candidate weighs in on Rev. Wright; McCain's campaign VIDEO: FOX News contributor Michael Steele on the message of Rev. Wright's media tour OPINIONS: Susan Estrich: Who Needs Friends Like the Rev. Wright? John Moody: Memo to Rev. Wright: Do Souls Have Colors? On the Record w/ Greta: Deadly Shark Attack Expert explains what led to Great White's attack on swimmer

The shark story is what makes it all worthwhile.

What did McCain's pastor say?

Lash wrote:

What did McCain's pastor say?

The question should be: Does McCain or Hillary believe in God and if so, why doesn't she wear a flag lapel pin or McCain? Neither one wears one, either, yet Obama has to pass through the "eye" of a needle, walk on water and defy gravity! Call it what it is, PREJUDICE!

I think you're missing the point.

teeny, Hillary and McCain haven't even been asked if they love America yet.

It is that YOU are QUITE SILLY!