tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094244645761463536.post5597476176765063685..comments2010-08-23T15:04:07.247-07:00Comments on Dennis Palumbo, writer and blogger: Barack and the Preacher: What's the Crime?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094244645761463536.post-75822262851641464732008-04-14T15:51:00.000-07:002008-04-14T15:51:00.000-07:00Like Obama's speech, your review was well said [wr...Like Obama's speech, your review was well said [written].Craig Zablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350991808928451673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094244645761463536.post-72957779027593364732008-04-01T00:23:00.000-07:002008-04-01T00:23:00.000-07:00Thanks Dennis for letting me know about your blog....Thanks Dennis for letting me know about your blog. I also was impressed by Obama's speech. And you are so right about giving people, us, everybody the choices of our relationships and not feel responsible for what they think. It makes for a better and open world.<BR/>Jacqueline Surchat, Paris, FranceJacqueline Surchathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325292485417134294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094244645761463536.post-85761318304343200242008-03-24T09:56:00.000-07:002008-03-24T09:56:00.000-07:00When I think of Obama I am reminded of when Jackie...When I think of Obama I am reminded of when Jackie Robinson broke the colour barrier in baseball. It wasn’t enough that Robinson broke into baseball as a Black man, but rather he was the right Black man for the job - someone who had the skills and also the temperament to deal with whatever came his way both on and off the field.<BR/><BR/>I point this out because you brought up the issue of Obama as a statesman and I really think that is what he is - in other words the right person to make such an historical leap in politics, in dealing with not only the issues but with other people who might have issues with him, solely based on his race.<BR/><BR/>Since I am not American I cannot vote in your election, but as a keen observer of American politics I have been interested in the process. I must, however, preface my comments by stating that I am Black, but my leanings towards Obama have nothing to do with race. I would never vote for a person based on their race or gender, but rather their issues and my perception as to them as a strong leader on the world stage. There have been other Black candidates in the past but none of them were viable, realistic options.<BR/><BR/>I think the Democrats had an embarrassment of riches when it came to candidates this time around and many of them, including Obama and Clinton are up to the task for President.<BR/><BR/>What is refreshing is that people of colour and women can indeed break through the glass ceiling because they are qualified as opposed to being mere tokens. Regardless of who wins in November what will come out of this is that in the future little boys AND girls from all walks of life will truly believe that they have a chance to one day be President of the United States. That can only strengthen the political gene pool. <BR/><BR/>Peter Anthony Holder<BR/>www.peteranthonyholder.com<BR/>http://peteranthonyholder.blogspot.comPeter Anthony Holderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944720458489961053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094244645761463536.post-39567524441082105202008-03-22T15:56:00.000-07:002008-03-22T15:56:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you wrote about Obama and his wonderfu...I'm so glad you wrote about Obama and his wonderful unusual speech. I, too, have family with bigoted views, including my own dear parents, Republicans who have found their slant confirmed by watching Fox News. (I just signed a moveon.org petition suggesting to the FCC that they do something about Fox's "Fair and Balanced" motto. Ha.)SusanKPerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073758755132874492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094244645761463536.post-79991630863794096222008-03-20T17:57:00.000-07:002008-03-20T17:57:00.000-07:00Dennis and friends,Y'know, my dear departed Dad vo...Dennis and friends,<BR/><BR/>Y'know, my dear departed Dad voted Republican most of his life. He also helped me become politically aware, even in ways he never realized.<BR/><BR/>He was from Texas and was 25 when the Depression hit. Dad moved west to California and did well.<BR/><BR/>I never agreed with all of his political feelings, but...I loved him very much. Even though he surely voted for Nixon and Reagan.<BR/><BR/>Surely every critic of Obama has some family member they disagree with, but don't feel necessary to disown them for it.<BR/><BR/>The speech by Obama is certainly an historic talk about race relations at this "pastoral" moment in time.<BR/><BR/>I'm waiting for Hillary's addition to the national discussion on race relations and where we go from here. But I'm not holding my breath! --GregNewsstandGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099049885765768069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094244645761463536.post-71140059522292577582008-03-20T00:30:00.000-07:002008-03-20T00:30:00.000-07:00Thank you Dennis for inviting me to read this blog...Thank you Dennis for inviting me to read this blog, as a non American I find it important to read this beginning of a conversation.<BR/>The distiction you make, Levy, between the respect of a difference and the nature of the relationship between two people highlights the difference between the rights of a private human being and the demands on a public figure. <BR/>Tali Levine BAr-Yoseph, Jerusalem<BR/><BR/>March 20, 2008 12:25 AMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985717630061674957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094244645761463536.post-49797716177033536792008-03-19T23:16:00.000-07:002008-03-19T23:16:00.000-07:00I, too, was profoundly impressed with both the con...I, too, was profoundly impressed with both the content and delivery of Obama's address. He clearly isn't responsible for what another man says. He shouldn't be held accountable for another man's frustration and bitterness. And certainly there is "no crime" in his association with Pastor Wright. With that said, however, I must confess a not insignificant degree of discomfort in viewing Wright's vitriolic (and somewhat delusional) tirade, coupled with the fact that Obama has chosen frequently to turn to him for professional and personal advice. I know that no person - or relationship - is perfect. But this relationship does make me question his judgment.Dr. David Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06479996391841172460noreply@blogger.com