On May 3, 5:36=A0pm, Day Brown <daybr...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> ray wrote:
> > I think that what's not understood here is that it doesn't matter so
> > much if Obama has the same views of his pastor. =A0What's more
im****tant=
> > is the fact that he befriended this guy instead of finding Wrights
views=
> > as absurd and hateful. =A0It tells us something about Obama.
>
> Agreed.
>
> If Blacks wanna be seen as equal, they havta play by the same rules.
> No white guy, who attended a church where the pastor went on for years
> about the exploitation of his people by another race, say Jews, would
> get anywhere in the political process.
>
> So- Obama, all those years, certainly wasnt planning a political career
> outside the Black community. But now, if he wants to bring this nation
> together, then he needs to find an integrated congregation. He hasta
> walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Like a white guy would need to on
> this issue.
>
> Of the three remaining presidential candidates, I dunno which, if any,
> would be up to the challenges. Obama seems to be a quick study, but even
> if he figures out what needs to be done, the presidency is not tyranny.
> If Hillary can figure it out, she's more likely to be able to build the
> coalition needed. If.
>
> I would prefer to see someone with the stature of Colin Powel give it a
> go, and form a new political party free from the obsolete coalitions
> both major parties still have.
I like the present mayor of NYC who seems a centerist / pragmatist and
as honest as any businessman/politician you're liable to find.
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