The political hullabaloo these days is about what Barak knew of his pastor Wright’s remarks and when he knew it…and about his ascertion to CNN’s Anderson Cooper that the Rev. Wright’s remarks do not reflect the views of many in his church even though they break out in “Amen!” on the tapes. I do not find Senator Obama’s remarks to be incredulous.
First, let me say that I am not a supporter of his and never will be. I will be voting for John McCain this November, after having voted for Ron Paul in the recent Texas Republican primary. Second, let me also say that I agree with few of the comments made by Rev. Wright in the clips making the rounds on the airwaves. And third, if it matters to anyone…I’m white.
I don’t know what he knew and when he knew it. Assuming that he knew some time ago, as he says he started hearing reports of those sermons after announcing his run for the presidency, and that he had objections to many of the remarks as he claims…he did a poor job of sounding convincing in his proclamations of disapproval. It is not inconceivable that he missed three out of four sermons. I don’t know what his attendance record was, but once a month would be a good guess.
As to his stating that many in his church disagreed with Rev. Wright’s remarks…despite all the “Amen!”, I’ve seen the same in not only my own church, but also in many other settings. It’s mob mentality in action. He had probably gotten the congregation excited…as can easily be done by any good speaker…including myself…be it in church or at a political rally…prior to making those remarks. When some people did, in fact, cheer in agreement to those remarks…many more joined in just because that’s how people are…reacting first because they didn’t want to look out-of-place…and only later thinking…oh shit…
I certainly do not expect God to bless America for the 35 million innocent dead babies since Roe v. Wade…do you?
