What Got Lost in the Wright Story
Posted 28 weeks 5 days ago byMany Americans were understandably upset to see the clip of Rev. Wright seeming to put blame on the US for the Sept. 11 attacks. "America's chickens are coming home to roost," said he.
Since I haven't seen the full sermon, I don't want to comment further on Wright's point of view, but I'll say this:
It is possible to argue that America's policies did contribute to the attacks and the continuing desires of some Muslims to hurt us without excusing them.
It is possible as an American to criticize our government and still be patriotic and love our country. I'd say that such criticism can be evidence of that patriotism and love.
We are the country that supported Saddam Hussein and provided him with weaponry. And we knew what he was. But it served our desire at the time to hold Iran at bay. I'm not saying I agree that was a good idea, but ain't it ironic.
Our staunch support for Israel is another factor. This is another case, where, although I strongly support Israel's right and need to exist, I am critical of their actions. But giving them full support and being uncritical, our government has contributed to the view the Islamic world has of us.
These are just a couple of examples, neither of which means I am weak in support of my country or the fight to stop terrorism. Nor do I forgive those who have or would attack us in any respect.
But if we can't take a pragmatic view of events and admit that some actions result in certain reactions -- whether justified or not -- and consider that when we establish policies or consider going to war, we are bound to be in this muddle for generations to come.
Thoughts
Who am I talking about?
Submitted on March 24th, 2008 by JoelI could easily vote for a white person for president, but they would have to want to support this country. That seems to be a minimum qualification for the job, don't you think?
I don't know how the political machine picked this loser, but it's done now. Even given the abysmal moral record of white politicians in the past, this guy is in a class by himself.
Do you believe wishnevsky...
Submitted on March 24th, 2008 by mxyzptlk* that all Americans must wear flag pins to prove we love our country?
* If just politicians, why?
* Why wasn't it necessary before Sept. 11, 2001? Certainly there were threats against us then.
* I was taught in school to put my hand on my heart for the Pledge of Allegiance. We were not taught to do so for the National Anthem. We were taught to remove our hats as baseball players do. That is what Obama was doing (despite doctored versions that dub in the Star Spangled Banner). Do you believe that putting your hand on your heart for both is necessary is you love your country?
* Do you recite the Pledge daily as we did in school? Does the fact that I don't do it every day because we don't in our workplace mean that I don't love my country?
* Isn't there more to patriotism than pins and pledges?
* Could someone fool us by wearing a pin and saying the right things without believing them? That would be your Manchurian candidate, wouldn't it?
I am not being ironic when i
Submitted on March 24th, 2008 by wishnevskyI am not being ironic when i say that Catholics should leave the church because of the child abuse tradition. Not a problem, or an issue, a tradition.
See Jimmy Breslin's book, "The Church that Forgot Christ"
Hillary is not going to win anything, that's a side issue.
Obama hates America so bad he will not even put his hand on his heart or wear an flag pin. How can i vote for such a hypocrite?
I could easily vote for a black person for president, but they would have to want to support this country. That seems to be a minimum qualification for the job, don't you think?
I don't know how the Daley/Kennedy machine picked this loser, but it's done now. Even given the abysmal moral record of African American politicians in the past, this guy is in a class by himself.
So President McCain. He's old and crazed, but at least we know he likes America. But the way things are going, he will turn out to be the Manchurian Candidate.
My stomach hurts
Right on MXYZ
Submitted on March 23rd, 2008 by AnonymousYou hit the perverbial nail on the head there MXYZ. I didn't like Obama to begin with. He is inexperienced along with a million other reasons. After seeing the Wright display, I honestly can't understand why anyone would still back that guy. Yet, a rediculous number of democrats seem to still be bowing to his every whim. Good luck with that ok... As far as this black liberation theology goes...
Sounds like a legal way to spread lies and hate about the honest, hard working white americans. Just my opinion though. Happy Easter...
you are right about that..
Submitted on March 23rd, 2008 by sunshine308Rants of hate and divisivness are not good.. and speaking of core values that is my point in this blog.. the core value of the black liberation theology is hate.. hate of whites by blacks..that is what they teach when they follow the Cone theology..Jesus is black God loves blacks, God hates whites, black hates whites and must destroy them by whatever means.. this is what Obama has been indoctrinated with for 20 years and what he is now teaching his children.. does this sound like anyone we want for a president..?? I dont think so.
you are doing it again
Submitted on March 23rd, 2008 by sunshine308this is not about Wright.. it is about a candidate for the highest, most prestigious and powerful job in the world, the president of the United States.. and his qualifications for this job.. you Obaminites keep trying to confuse the issues..
so..on that note..I go back to my original blog.. he is not in any way qualified as he is a racist, along with Wright, they are members of the black liberation theology, Cones version which in a thumbnail is Jesus is black, God loves blacks, God hates whites, blacks hate whites and must destroy them by whatever means.. ok.. got it this time?.. the guy is a racist and is teaching his children this doctrine now.. that is why he won't denounce this church or this pastor. Besides all his other faults like lying and being disloyal etc.. this is a serious flaw of his character that will not allow him to continue in this race.
Religion & Intolerance.
Submitted on March 23rd, 2008 by MercyphotographyIt's seems that we have a lot of theological conversations on the site at the moment.
Today is Easter, and perhaps a good time to reflect on the core values of Faith.
The Christian Faith is a religion of love, respect to others and compassion to the poors. In other word, an exercise in tolerance.
The rants of hate and division( such as the ones from Hagee, Falwell and Wright) are not an expression of it in any way, shape or form. As a matter of fact, there are the opposite.
Mercyphotography
And on this Easter...
Submitted on March 23rd, 2008 by mxyzptlk...I'd like to invite every Catholic to leave the Church. Given the widespread and proven history of sexual abuse by priests, I don't see how any Catholic can morally continue as part of that church.
Actually, I don't mean it. Just trying to make a point here.
Further on Wright: He did in essence line up with Falwell and Robertson in blaming America for September 11th. You know, that Falwell guy that McCain finally cozied up to. And then there was that Hagee guy who disparages Jews and Catholics that McCain recently stood next to while receiving his endorsement. So, mxyz.epsdwi, it seems to me you're left with Hillary. Hope you're happy.
mxyz.epsdwi
Submitted on March 23rd, 2008 by sunshine308here you go again..more smoke screens.. lol.. well you are persistent anyway.
You may have a point.. but moot.. Wright accused us as having infected the black people here with hiv so as to destroy them..as well as being responsible for 911..but that is nothing compared to the strip he took of Bill and Hillary including discussing fornication in the church of God..he blasphemed against the Jews and whites, He spewed hatred like I have never seen..along with the rest of the world.. there are millions of Americans who have just had their eyes opened about just who Obama is..and excusing this as just the rantings of Wright.. is wrong.. this is their doctrine..black liberation Theology, hate of whites ..destruction of whites..plain and simple.. you needn't bother with more smoke screens.. we all know a little of who he is now and no smoke screen is going to help.