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Rev. Jeremiah Wright isn't the problem
The hysteria over Obama's former pastor's attacks on America shows we're still in thrall to knee-jerk patriotism.
By Gary Kamiya [2008-03-25]

  • Mr. Kamiya Speaks to Me and to My Cousin in Pennsylvania

    Tonight I sent my cousin the Youtube video of Rev Wright's talk that Fox News clipped in order to discredit the reverend. This video can be found at:

    www.youtube.com/trinitychgo

    My cousin is 61 years old. Her comments follow:

    "In a nutshell, frankly I cannot believe how angry I feel at this moment; let's hear it for the media and the government who will tell a half truth (or 1/16), and a communication becomes an ENTIRE LIE!!!!!! I have never been a fan of the kind of verbal presentation Rev Wright delivered (somewhat yelling, etc) ....but it was all about the full message and context that matters."

    Once I had seen the video that at the end had Rev Wright yelling, "God damn America." I knew the major networks had failed us once again as did my cousin and Gary.

    In context Rev Wright's statement follows his message's main theme. That is, 'Violate God's justice and you, individual or nation, will suffer the consequences.'

    -- Ron Smith
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    Monday, March 24, 2008 08:30 PM
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