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It's a great speech. Much is endearing. He appropriately attempts to appeal to the emotions of a wide range of voters.
His explanation of Rev. Wright's age and experiences makes sense in some respects, but Rev. Wright was not an old man 20 years ago when Senator Obama began attending his church. While Obama now decides to distance himself from the divisiveness of Wright's rhetoric, his status as an Illinois state Senator, a US Senator, and a presidential candidate had brought increased status and legitimization to Rev. Wright's views by association. Racial tension in the 80's was not what it was in the 60's, but the current racial climate is not much better or worse than it was the day Barak Obama stepped foot into his church. The picture painted of an old cranky man living in the past is not really accurate while addressing Rev. Wright's long documented volatile rhetoric.
This issue goes more to Senator Obama's ability to access his environment and exercise wise judgement. The issue also illustrates the willing hypocracy of Senator Obama and his apologists ... all critical attributes that should be examined when individuals seek the presidency. His ongoing relationship with Rev. Wright clearly demonstrates a questionable record of his ability to make decisions and magnifies potential flaws of his overall credibility.
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