Obama to Speak on Racial Issues...

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OK People... prediction time...

Barack Obama is scheduled to speak tomorrow on Racial Politics in America during a speech in Philidelphia...

My question...Which path does he take?

Does he stand by his main man Pastor Wright and defend his church and their "blackness" and explain to America that its OK to disagree on things, and that what Pastor Wright said was right on the money? Will Obama stop denying that he didnt know Pastor Wright felt like this even though he has been a member there for 20 + years(as well as given the fact that Obama's whole campaign thus far has been a commercial for his judgement)?

Does Obama run as fast as he possibly can, denouncing Pastor Wright and his "hateful" statements on this country and Senator Clinton to make Whitey happy? Does he leave his church and his bretheren for greener pastures of the White House Lawn? What does this do to the faithful who will certainly be confused by the sudden shift of their idol?

Or does he give yet another eloquent speech that sounds good on 30 second sound bytes and really accomplish nothing so he can claim he addressed the issue and attempt to "move on" whilst leaving the American public even more confused on what he actually stands for while leaving Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews in orgasmic bliss?

Thoughts, anyone? I am interested to know what you think before (or even after) the speech!!!

Thanks...

:)
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Obama to Speak on Racial Issues... | 6 comments (6 topical, 0 hidden)
Here's what he's gonna say (none / 0)
He's gonna say that Wright's frustration is understandable and that his words, while they sound hateful, are actually borne out of years of seeing injustice go uncorrected.  He will go on to say that he would never have used the language Wright used.

Then he'll say that he sees a way to go forward on race issues in America that don't involve blaming anyone, but instead focusing on positives, what we have in common, and what unites us.

by jarett on 03/18/2008 03:52:43 AM EST

Good call jarett! (none / 0)

Appears YOU knocked one out of the park too!

by MedfordTim on 03/18/2008 01:02:19 PM EST

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Here is why I was able to predict this (none / 0)
Obama has a history of telling us like it is combined with showing us a way to go forward.  He tells the truth and says "we're going to be fine, and here's how."

by jarett on 03/18/2008 04:07:06 PM EST

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youtube views (none / 0)
Videos of Senator Obama's pastor are being viewed a LOT. They seem to come up more frequently than any other topic in the "videos being watched now" display.

by toosinbeymen on 03/18/2008 08:20:06 AM EST

Definitely choice #3 (none / 0)
well, the speech answered my own question - definitely choice #3 - orgasmic bliss for all...

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by bobo1 on 03/18/2008 01:00:54 PM EST

Don Imus (none / 0)
Obama bravely called for Don Imus's head last year but refuses to denounce his pastor.

by acroso on 03/18/2008 08:02:21 PM EST

Obama to Speak on Racial Issues... | 6 comments (6 topical, 0 hidden)
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