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The Rev. Jeremiah Wright told the Washington press Monday that criticism surrounding his fiery sermons is an attack on the black church and calling him unpatriotic is nonsense.
"I served six years in the military. Does that make me patriotic? How many years did (Vice President Dick) Cheney serve?"
"Have you heard the whole sermon? No? The whole sermon?" Wright said, firing back at the moderator. "That nullifies that question." Watch the video above and find the rest of the speech here.
"You Said It!" on BV Members Rev. Wright
"After viewing his latest speaking engagements, I have to admit, I'm a slightly embarrassed but highly disappointed in fact that it appears as if he doesn't give a darn about Obama becoming America's FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT! His comments seem a bit hostile toward Obama, a man I thought he loved. His timing for speaking out seems 'out of season' and I have to question the TRUE motives of Rev. Wright at this point." - bettyboo2687
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"What do you think is Rev. Wright's motive for speaking in the manner that he is speaking right now in public? To cause Obama harm!!!!" - MizzDelaney
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"His comments are not hostile towards anyone and he does love Obama that is why he is speaking out the people who started this nonsense are the ones who don't give a darn about Obama. why people can't understand that I do not know why." - gilcrease11
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"If you want to know what Wright meant you should ask him. Obama is not his top priority. His top priority is too God, himself and his flock. ( Yes I know that he has retired.)" - nsimone
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"I know I am going to catch heck for this but so be it!!!! I think Wright wants to have his say and if I were in his shoes, I would also want to clear my name. However, Wright before this fiasco was an unknown( outside of Chicago) retiring minister. Now he is probably the most well known black minister in this country. He rarely made the front page of the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper now he's on the front page of most newspapers and covered in magazines. He will get paid speaking engagements and interviews." - pecanmermaid
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"Rev. Wright showed out for the cameras. People keep saying that he should speak out in his own defense but when you defend yourself, it should help you not hurt you more.He had a wonderful platform to defend himself and his legacy but he chose to act for the cameras." - addedtouchll
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By: Miss T on 4/28/2008 11:11AM
This is an extremely intelligentas well as articulate man. Amen
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By: Tiff on 4/28/2008 11:13AM
wow
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By: Miss T on 4/28/2008 11:21AM
Rev Wright is an extremely inteligent,articulate man. Many people are trying to drum up fire where there is no smoke. The media needs to get over it and Obama needs to stop wasting time and realize that any voter that is swayed by this whole incident was not going to vote for him anyway. Obama is going to be the next president and that is fact!
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By: he just told the truth whether you like it or not on 4/28/2008 11:59AM
America hides from the truth constantly.
Rev.Wright didn't lie, actually he left a lot out.
I guess the agency that sterilized blacks and what they called infidels didn't exist. Or the black men our government watch die of Syphillis never happened either. How about the black man that was dragged to death when Bush was govenor.
I think Mr. Obama has run a clean and forgiving campainge joing all of us together in a common cause. While Hilary keeps fanning the flames. There are alot of things this country has done to and against black people WAY after slavery that Mr. Obama has witnessed and it has affected him personally as a Black man in America that he has chosen not to mention. I commend him for that!!
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By: Renee on 4/29/2008 11:24PM
Rev. Wright set the record straight. Rev. Wright is an
renowed, African American Preacher, educator, speaker, and a Strong Black man to be admired. Rev. Wright
represents the embodiment of African American preachers.
He did an excellent job of defending the Black Church and its theology.This man can go "Toe to Toe " with anybody.!
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By: Ms. Unique on 4/28/2008 12:20PM
I was watching Rev. Wright and thought yes, it was good that he was speaking out to tell the world that this was about the "Black Church". But he then, went on and pressed about the issues of him serving in the military for 6 years and how many did Chenny serve? Questions like, the "War", "AIDS", and jokingly becoming Obama's Vice-President, I didn't think he should have came out with a "STRONG TONE" in his voice and brought it up! After Rev. Wright' talk, I watched Roland Martin a CNN Contributor and David Greggen a Political Analyst and they both gave bad revues on Rev. Wright. Roland Martin said that, "Rev. Wright" was not in his "Comfort Zone" to speak and use the tone that he did. Rowland had said he blew it at the "National Press Club" and gave him a "F". He also said, the Bill Moyer show should have been enough and should of left it as that. The media will not let this go and we all will not be focusing on the real issues that is going on in our Economy toady! David Greene had said, he is a intelligent and good man but, when Rev. Wright was on the Bill Moyer Show, he should have gave a tour of his church and told what good things the church has done. The two had said, the NAACP event on Sunday was good but today Rev. Wright, showed another side.
I understand that he had to come out and tell America that he was doing this because of the "Black Church" and I understand what the things he said and the media had taken out of context but, this wasn't the time and with everything going on with the war, economy, health, education,ect.. those issues are more important! I am not saying, that what Rev. Wright said wasn't right, it's just how he presented, how he delivered, and what audience he delivered it to!
Obama's campaign manager Susan had said, that we all need to focus on the real issues. She said, what the Rev. Wright had said today was a "Distraction" for Obama's Campaign". She feels that the Rev. Wright is doing this to try to build up his legacy. Susan had also said, that Obama doesn't agree or embrace the issues of what Rev. Wright has said and that Rev. Wright needs to put the negativity in the past and move forward.
Right now, Rev. Wright is now getting "Death Threats" and the "Nation of Islam" is protecting him on top of his own protection he has.
I feel that this will never go away even though what Rev. Wright had said was the "Truth" but a lot of people that don't like him or don't understand will turn it into major! Hopefully, things will not get too heated? I too feel, Rev. Wright should have talked more about what he churches offers and what good it does, and take everybody on a tour on the Bill Moyer show to better understand him. That would have been enough. He then wouldn't have went on about the issue day after day to still make his point.
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By: joe on 4/28/2008 12:36PM
I am not in the least to know that Rev.Wright is an extremely inteligent,articulate and knowledgeable black man.He is an example that our joung black children should be following.Education is a powerfull tool to posses and the REV.has it all.
Moreover as he so eloquently stated he follows the one that gives that.. knowledge to man,JESUS CHRIST
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By: slowhand659 on 4/28/2008 1:04PM
what should be noted is thst none of the media is saying thar Reverend wright is not telling the truth. They're simply saying that he shouldn't say it. Incredible.
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By: interesting on 4/28/2008 1:21PM
Esther Rolle on Good Times said it best
Damn, Damn, Damn
Goodness! Rev. Wright is now making Farrakhan look like a Saint, for real. Well, Obama used Rev. Wright to get into Illinois politics and I guess Rev. Wright is using Obama to be more feared than Farrakhan.
Et tu Brute. Lol! I can you spell the N-Word, N-i-g-g-a! Lawd Ham Mercy!
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By: O'Really on 4/28/2008 1:22PM
Pronunciation and grammar are not analogous. "He go to the skoo beoding" is deficient not because of the pronunciation of "school" or "building," but because of the improper verb tense "go." That flaw aside, the rest of the Reverand's sermon was entertaining, articulate and enlightening, albeit divisive.
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