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Originally Posted by ratbastid
Logical fallacies, all. "X is a racist, black separatist, anti American bigot" isn't a FACT. It's an INTERPRETATION. It's SOMEBODY'S interpretation.
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Rationalize this as it pleases you, but denial is not a river in Egypt.
Rev. Wright is absolutely on record, not just in "snippets", but several years
of public record spewing his hate speech. Senator Obama calls him his mentor, his spriritual guide, his friend, his inspiration. All facts. His words. Not an interpretation.
This is more than guilt by association. It is questioning a man's core belief system that may live beneath a well groomed persona. He may truly not believe any of Rev. Wright's anti-social views ... that would also be equally troubling ... has he lied all this time? I believe it is highly reasonable to question the beliefs and sincerity of a (until recently) relatively unknown in
national politics running for the highest office in U.S. Government.
It is unfortunate for Barak Obama's campaign. From what I've read/heard of Obama, I would definitely pick him over Mrs. Clinton. But the scrutiny is deserved. Only his actions will determine his credibility in these matters. Is Senator Obama not running for the presidency of all Americans?