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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]

  • So... we are the problem, correct?

    "Wright isn't the problem. Stupid patriotism is the problem."

    ... then...

    "This isn't a brief for Wright. I'm not a fan of Sharpton-style black demagoguery, with its knee-jerk grievance and identity politics."

    Here's the perception your article gives me: You start by defending Wright then blasting him so that you can swing your argument around to point a finger at... us: The American Citenzenry... at least those of us who love this country too much, anyways.

    Now, please note I'm voting Obama.

    But, if someone had made the argument you just made to me prior to me making up my mind, Obama would not get my vote. Period.

    I'm sure I'm not alone with this thinking... and please feel free to refer to us as "narrow-minded idiots"... it certainly can't be any worse than your article, Gary.

    -- Rubick Cube
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    Tuesday, March 25, 2008 05:59 AM
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