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The hysteria over Obama's former pastor's attacks on America shows we're still in thrall to knee-jerk patriotism.
  • To TRenee re Wright's bias

    I don't believe I suggested that Wright and the KKK are equals. My point is that any white candidate that had any association with a white racist group would be dead in the water. Wright's long-term positions are certainly racist. If the exact same comments had been made, but change the noun "white" to "black" the same result would be had.

    The majority of Americans have agreed to a very costly and long-term aid program, from affirmative action, to education, to welfare. I think it is time for the black community to find partnership with the white community in solving problems. But the major emphasis will have to come from the blacks themselves. No one can make you successful. You have to exert the maximum effort. All I can do is fight for a level playing field.