The simmering racial tensions clouding the democratic primary race have recently reached a boiling point in the wake of Rev. Jeremiah Wright's sermon to the Trinity United Church of Christ in which he espoused racially divisive remarks referred to as "inflammatory rhetoric" by the Obama camp. Despite Obama's condemnation Tuesday of Wright's incendiary sermon recently seized upon by the media, the ensuing controversy has illuminated the potential division that an Obama presidency could unleash between white and black voters in America. In his response Tuesday, Obama admitted that Wright's sermon had forced the campaign to take a "particularly divisive turn," but insisted that he was the most able candidate to unite the Nation despite racial division.According to the GallupPoll.com, "Race is the single issue that divides the Democratic electorate more than any other." And that evidence serves only as a microcosm of an attitude that is pervasive in America today. As of March 16, Gallup reported a stunning 8 out of 10 black democrats support Obama over Clinton, and the recent controversy over the Rev. Wright's sermon has only served to further polarize democrats along racial lines. BlackAmericaWeb.com reports an unsettling response of support by black ministers in the wake of Wright's sermon who seem to downplay the severity of his divisive words. Rev. Raphael Warnock of Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church seems to embody this response to Wright's sermon, saying it was consistent with the "bold truth-telling tradition...of black preachers...expected to preach with clarity, power and passion. They speak to the struggle of blacks in America with a painful history that is midwifed by slavery and segregation." This assertion suggests that racial sensitivities still exist and foreshadows the possibility that an Obama presidency may heighten racial tension rather than diffuse it. Furthermore, Warnock's opinion can be extrapolated to represent the black response to Wright's sermon while the opposite is true in the white community. The response to Obama's affiliation with Wright has contributed to an approximate 30 percent negativity increase among white voters toward Obama according to a CBS opinion poll.
While Obama confirmed his condemnation of Wright's sermon Tuesday, proclaiming his fervent desire to abolish racial division in our Nation, it is yet to be determined if America is ready to put skin color in the past and forge ahead as a unified people. Only time will tell.
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I believe that all journalist & reporters, owe a duty to the public and must stand for the truth.
Please do yourself a favor and spend a few minutes of your time to see and hear the FULL SERMONS of Obama's Pastor and then let your conscious speak. As a Christian this is your moral duty. Hope fully you as FOX EXECUTIVES will then pass this on to Hannity & Co-conspirators.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvMbeVQj6Lw
Re: God Damn America
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOdlnzkeoyQ
Re: The chickens have come to roost
I read watch your TV on a regular bases Yes! in Politics (people, newspapers etc.) often differ in opinions. This is natural human trait. BUT to manipulate and give out false news and info is very distressing especially when it concerns ones faith.
I am a non-christian & it does bother me when Christians bash other Christians with false accusations. May God bless you and open up your heart. If you have to say something, do it ---but do it without a prejudiced mind.
Last but not the least -- if this Obama Bashing continues -- I will stop using your channel and worst - I will write to all advertizers about the same.
PS: VERY IMPORTANT : Worth checking this out
Neo Nazi/White Supremacist Hal Turner Confirms Friendship And Kinship With Sean Hannity of FOX NEWS.
Reported by Ellen "News Hounds"
INTERESTING FRIENDS OF HILLARY CLINTON
http://prorev.com/hillaryfriends.htm
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 1----SANDY BERGER -- Berger plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of unauthorized removal and retention of classified material
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 2 ----JOSE CABRERA a drug smuggler, serving a 19-year federal prison sentence in Florida . .
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 3 ---JOHNNY CHUNG -- convicted of bank fraud, tax evasion, and two misdemeanor counts of conspiring to violate election law. http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1998/03/05/chung.pleads/
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 4 ---FRANK GIUSTRA -- Clinton $31.3 million donation from Mr. Giustra with an additional $100 million pledged. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/31/us/politics/31donor.html?hp
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 5 ----VINA GUPTA -- Gupta found guilty of squandering millions of dollars on his high-profile friends, including $900,000 worth of travel on the Clintons.
http://www.blogsofwar.com/2007/05/27/guptagate-bill-and-hillary-clintons-ties-with-vinod-gupta-raise-suspicion/
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 6 ---JOHN HUANG ---- In 1999 Huang was sentenced for campaign finance violations.
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 7 ---NORMAN HSU --- In February 1992 Hsu plead no contest to one count of grand theft and agreed to serve up to three years in prison and pay a $10,000 fine.
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 8 ---WEBSTER HUBBELL ---- The 15-count indictment http://archives.cnn.com/2001/ALLPOLITICS/stories/01/20/clinton.pardon.02/index.html
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 9 ---ABDUL REHMAN JINNAH --- On May 18, 2006, charged with illegal campaign contributions and conspiracy, for Hillary Clinton
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 10 ----RUPERT MURDOCH ----http://forums.myspace.com/t/3672094.aspx?fuseaction=forums.viewthreadhttp://civillibertarian.blogspot.com/2006/05/rupert-murdoch-backs-hillary-clinton.html
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 11 ---JOSEPH PELLICANO FBI agents raided Pellicano's West Hollywood office on Nov. 22, 2002, and arrested him on federal weapons charges.
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=45227
http://lukeford.net/profiles/profiles/anthony_pellicano.htm
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 12 ---PETER PAUL ------ thrice-convicted felon. Accuses. http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB118973400928827314-rv8T2EM0ONBOhA2IkZOvIVHM_Vc_20071013.html?mod=tff_main_tff_top
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 13 ---KEITH RANIERE --- A pyramid-scheme operator . . . http://www.nypost.com/seven/10012007/news/nationalnews/hillarys_30_000_fans_are_her_c.htm
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 14 ---SAMUEL RIVERA ----- arrested in an F.B.I. corruption sting in New Jersey
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/clinton-supporter-arrested-in-nj-corruption-sting/
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 15 ---GARY WINNICK ----- helped Clinton campaign chair Terry McAuliffe make $18 million out of a $100,000 investment. Also gave $1 million to the Clinton Library. http://www.happinessonline.org/InfectiousGreed/p18.htm
CLINTON FRIEND NR. 16 ---JIM & SUSAN MCDOUGAL --- On April 14, 1997, McDougal was convicted of eighteen felony counts of fraud and conspiracy charges
Records of these two candidates should be scrutinized in order to make an informed decision.
Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term (6yrs.), and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law, (20) twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years.
These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress (www.thomas.loc.gov), but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you.
1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.
7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty. Only five of Clinton's bills are, more substantive. 16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.
19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.
There you have it, the fact's straight from the Senate Record.
Now, I would post those of Obama's, but the list is too substantive, so I'll mainly categorize.
During the first (8) eight years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced
233 regarding healthcare reform,
125 on poverty and public assistance,
112 crime fighting bills,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.
His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These inculded
**the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law),
**The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law),
**The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate,
**The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law),
**The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, (In committee), and many more.
In all since enter the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096. An impressive record, for someone who supposedly has no record according to the spin meisters and mindless twits.
The job of President of the United States
Well, for one thing the job of the President may be the hardest job in the world. He is after all the "leader of the free world!" When our founding fathers created the job of President they envisioned small central government and basic decisions. Today the job has evolved greatly. Listed below are some of the roles the President must play:
Commander in Chief of the Military: The President is responsible for all military decisions. In the end any military action taken by this nation is his responsibility. This is particularly important because of the nature of the use of weapons...they start wars and people die.
Cheif Diplomat: The President is the nations chief diplomat. It is his responsibility to negotiate treaties and conduct foreign affairs.
Chief Executive: All of the heads of the agencies in Washington report to the President. In the end he is responsible for carrying out the law and making sure the beauracracy runs efficiently.
Head Legislator: Often the President suggests laws and he is always pushing for legislation he feels is important. In this function he often acts as a lobbyists, exerting pressure and stewarding bills through Congress. The President must also sign and/or veto legislation.
Leader of Public Opinion: The President is the one person we ALL have voted for. He is supposed to represent us and be a leader among us. This is particularly difficult considering the contentious nature of politics. Often in trying to lead public opinion he only serves to enrage half of the country. This is what politics is all about.
Head of his political party: The President is responsible for helping to get members of his party reelected (as well as himself). While this is not an "official" function it is time consuming.
President’s Cabinet may look like this:
The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. One of the principal purposes of the Cabinet (drawn from Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution) is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of their respective offices.
The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments-the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, and the Attorney General.
Under President George W. Bush, Cabinet-level rank also has been accorded to the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency; Director, Office of Management and Budget; the Director, National Drug Control Policy; and the U.S. Trade Representative.
As such I strongly believe that OBAMA would make an excellent CEO. & Clinton would make a good Legislator.
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