the so-called rev.wright
Ok, we all know this guy is a grade-a kook, and the so-called conservative blogosphere is in a tizzy about his “racist, hate-speech”, and his close association with Sen. Obama. Yes, it’s a bit cozy. But, doesn’t this just demonstrates the neo-conservatives intellectual bankruptcy?
I mean come on gang. You are telling me, that this is the biggest issue you have with Sen. Obama? How about his, “collectivism“, “socialists rhetoric“, or “class warfare” issues? No? Oh that’s right most of you are of the school of thought, as Irving Kristol said, “We are Liberals who were mugged by reality”. I, personally, can honestly say, I have, and never will be a Liberal, Democrat, Socialists, Progressive, New Deal, Government Worshipping, type of person. Again, this goes back to that saying Mr. Kristol (father of Bill Kristol) wrote, and the “Conservative Movement” as it is today.
Now back to the issue at hand. Why does this bother you guys so much? Is he Anti-America? Sort-of. The so-called Rev. did serve in the Marines. So, I do commend him for that. Is it, him saying “God D*mn America”? What if I were to say “God D*mn the American Government”? Would that make me an Anti-American? Um, No. I don’t have an issue with the Rev. saying that phrase. I’m sure quite a lot of Irish,and Italian Catholics were saying that, when they showed up in a Heavily Anti-Catholic Protestant country. But we prevailed. Again, I don’t have an issue with the Rev. saying what he has said.
“The U.S Government created AIDS, to kill off blacks”. That statement, is in itself, funny on so many levels. First this Conspiracy Theory, has been around since AIDS broke out. So, I’m not offended by the statement on that level. I read a lot about conspiracies. What does bother me is, that AIDS, is still primarily a gay disease and none of you, have pointed that out. So, no, I’m not offended by the Rev.’s statement. I know why none of you brought up that fact, it all goes back to Father Irving Kristol’s (Bill’s Dad) statement.
Now, onto Sen. Obama. Why are you guys going after the most trivial crap with this guy? Not wearing a flag-pin? For the love of Saint Peter. When did wearing a “flag-pin” make or break you on being President? Or him not placing his hand over his heart during the “Pledge of Allegiance“? I’ve got news for ya folks, neither do I. I only have Allegiance to God, The Holy Roman Catholic Church, and of course my family. Not some flag. Do I respect the meaning behind the flag? Of course I do, but when asked to stand, I stand, graciously, and just say a prayer.
Now, let’s stop this pussy-footing around and go after him for what he really stands for. Socialism, collectivism, and taxing us to death. Oh? Not on board? Would that have to do with, you, were/still a liberal?
regularron @ April 30, 2008
The reason why we’re going after it, is because it’s not a conservative/liberal issue. This is an ideology that is so thwarted that it leaves both libs and conservatives with their jaws hanging. This is a man who BO considered his mentor, what the bad reverend believes is relevant to the Obama campaign. It’s also important to keep in mind that Tim McVeigh and Lee Harvey Oswald also served in the military. Serving in the armed forces does not give someone a get out of jail free card for life.
We all have to be so careful regarding everything that is said, because “that” crowd will call is racism. You cannot attack his liberal views, because he’s a liberal. Period. I agree with you regarding what his faults are. I fear for our country should this man win.
And I haven’t figured out yet or not if I have a problem with the flag pin and pledge of allegiance thing. Probably never will.