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Old 04-18-2008, 08:13 PM   #465 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ottopilot
So you would also support a white presidential candidate that practices white liberation theology who draws wisdom and guidance from an equally charismatic white bigoted preacher? While I would not accept any form of racial bigotry, at least you are honest in stating your support for equal opportunity in the enabling of racial bigotry.
But you see this is the crux here. I don't see Rev. Wright's comments as racial bigotry. They are comments against a system of oppression. Calling it racist is a misnomer.
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