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We could count on our hands the "smart" presidents this country has had in the past 200 years! It does just go to show though that we do have a figure head, much like the Queen of England, The difference is she does serve a purpose, whereas our Mr. Bush does not! He should be ordered to sit in his car and wave to his less than adoring fans as he goes by. One would think that both Obama and Hillary would pause for a second and recognize the fact that the louder their attacks get the more disappointed their followers become. And you are also right in that if they don't knock it off, McCain will win.

but I can't. I think that race and gender DO have a place in this campaign. When I was in high school, a female friend of mine told me that despite my interest in politics, she would never vote for a woman, "because men are supposed to be the leaders." And I am not that old!! It's not like these words were said in the 40's or 50's (1840's or 1850's, maybe)! In Martin Luther's King's famous speech, he said repeatedly, "I have a dream that one day..." In other words, that day had not yet come.

I think it was necessary that Obama address this issue, and by doing so in such a frank and open way, he paved the way for a national dialogue on why rich white men are still the only ones considered fit to run the country. But I think this should be the last time he addresses it on the campaign trail. He has opened the door, but the country is going to have to decide if they are ready for that discussion. I think it is necessary to address because when older women are voting for Clinton and African Americans are voting for Obama, there's still a serious divide that needs to be addressed.

I've heard people condemn Obama because he CHOSE to associate himself with Wright. True, he did. Just as Hillary CHOSE to associate with Bill. Powell CHOSE to associate himself with Bush. In other words, he's not the first person to stick by (but disagree with) a friend with a big mouth. Just as all my friends have done for me. ;) And now that he's addressed it, it's appropriate that he move on. For Clinton, I agree. I think she needs to show that she can provide effective leadership, without becoming that stereotypical "b*tch" that everyone thinks of when they picture a woman in power. There is a happy medium between providing no leadership and going overboard.

I think all Democrats want the party to come together, just so long as everyone else joins their side. lol So I don't see this being resolved anytime soon. But just because it won't be resolved quickly doesn't mean that it can't be resolved respectfully.

And finally, Gore/Obama or Obama/Gore would be one helluva dream team!

Truth is this entire thing has very little to do with Race and more to do with Religion. Religion doing what it should not, with it's tax exempt status, be allowed to do. Obama should have not been attending a church however for 20 years that was preaching such crap. A preacher out of control preaching hate against America, Hate against anyone not black; Like Blacks are the only ones who have felt pain and discrimination in our great nation. I think not!

Obama's church isn't the only one out of line. We have churches across this nation that preaches hate on a daily basis against segments of our communities. Take a look at the American Family Assoc. any day of the week and their battle against the gay community. Their hatred is just as powerful and they do it under the disguise of religion.

Until we deal with the fact that we have allowed religion to run amuck and they no longer represent the love and care of god but rather their own hateful agenda we will continue to feel the pain. I just bet God is reveling in their hypocrisy!

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I haven't heard what Wright said and, frankly, just didn't want to hear it. This post was actually not written with that incident in mind. But there is absolutely no place in a church for incendiary speeches like Wright has been credited with. Not from Blacks, not from anyone.

What I find the most appalling is that this is a Christian minister who preaches about - or supposedly preaches about - Jesus. Whether you believe in Jesus or not, you know that his message was one of love, mercy and forgiveness - of turning the other cheek - of putting yourself in the other person's shoes - of returning hatred with love. And instead of empowering the congregation through the means that Jesus taught, these churches inflame their congregations with hatred.

If this kind of message is common in Black churches then it is no wonder that we have so many Blacks refusing to live up to their brilliant potential - so many who don't bother to fight for an education, so many who don't bother to work and to strive - to fight for a job or any other opportunity. Hell, they get dumped on by a great portion of society and then they get dumped on in church! And yes, I said they get dumped on in church. Because messages like that only serve to keep you down - they do not uplift, they do not inspire - they simply drag you futher down into the depths of hatred and despair.

As for the white churches preaching this kind of bullshit, words simply elude me. I have only disgust for a ministry that will twist religion and use it against anyone or anything. Everytime I hear some idiot blathering on about the Apocalypse and how the Anti-Christ is comining I tell them he's already here. He's in the churches now, preaching hate.

but a Christian one? Yeah right! Well you start with a moron and move on. Perhaps a black woman candidate may be the answer. Oprah?

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