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The Green Eyes of Envy
Published by Pamela Gentry on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 1:19 pm.By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Producer
Posted May 1, 2008— The saddest part of the recent shenanigans by the Rev. Jeremiah Wright will be that if he succeeds in derailing Sen. Barack Obama’s journey to the White House he will have shamed himself, the Black clergy and Black America, all in one fell swoop.
Yesterday my blog was swamped with theories of why Wright went so wrong. Some folks feel Wright was an instrument of the opposition to Obama’s candidacy, but everyone was curious about Wright’s motivation.
Not me, I think it was as simple as jealousy.
Donna wrote in my blog, “The good Rev. is showing his true colors! He has shamed all of us in his betrayal and backstabbing of one of his own, Obama. This man is speaking and doing the White man’s work for him.”
Donna isn’t the only one questioning the motives of the retired pastor. But what if – faced with retirement and the reality of a less public future – he envisioned each public appearance as his last grandstand. That may explain why each event became more animated, more gregarious and more inflammatory.
Everyone I spoke with today had a theory: Some blamed Sen. Hillary Clinton’s camp, because Wright was seated next to former USA Today columnist Barbara Reynolds, a Clinton supporter, who actually organized the event. Reynolds is also on the National Press Club board.
Some suspect the Republican Party had offered Wright a future in the party in exchange for eliminating Obama from the competition. I was reminded of the Rev. T.D. Jakes,, the pastor of a Dallas megachurch, who aligned himself with President Bush at a crucial time in the last presidential election.
But I think this was all about Wright. He’s from a different time and a recalls a different reality. He can’t see the future of a Black man like Obama because of what he witnessed in the past.
And that’s the sad part. Even though he’s preached for progress, he didn’t recognize it; protested for justice, he couldn’t distinguish it; and prayed for equal opportunity but failed to acknowledge it, even when it was right before his eyes.
AMEN !
the Clintons knew Wright personally also, there are pics of them together. Along with Hillary camp contacting him. Yes the Clintons did part a part. I know the Clintons are have never been convicted or punished for any of their wrong doing. But I don’t believe any threats coming from Clinton make him do this. Yes i do believe and know they make good on threats. We all know that. I still believe it was his ego. Now that he may have torn America at large. He can think about what he has also done to his 40 of service. It is no longer worth anything, nor is he.
Missy, what do you know about blacks, obviously not much..last time I check Bill Clinton was white..The reason most of us are upset ant Pastor Wright is we are asking ourselves what is his motive, why is he now getting the crab mentality. He could have address the issue without mentioning Barack’s name, if he had his best interest in mind. I will repeat Pastor Wright is not running for President, Barack Obama is, why are they giving him that much press time..
I would’nt care if Bozo the clown was president as long as Bush and anyone like Bush is out.
I rarely agree with any of BET’s columnist but this article is on point. Rev Wright (and those who support him) live in a false reality. America’s history has enough real tragedy, slavery happened, reconstruction happened, jim crow happened. But despite all of those things here we are. We don’t need to make any of it up. Anyone who believes the government gave black people AIDS is simply delusional. Good on BET for having the courage to say what was right. Please try to make it a habit.
The Clintons knew Wright personally. There are pic of Wright with Bill. Clintons did play a part in his TV appearance. Her camp contacted Wright.Clintons are known for their threats and make good on them. But I don’t think that is why Wright chose to do this. I believe it was his ego. Wright can attribute his time spent as a paster, and any respect the world had for him. He is now the man that torn down America’s people and his own career for the sake of his ego.
This outrageously biased high school essay is the very reason why Blacks stays divided. The truth is as a black race we are the most hardened of hypocrites. Now I know ya’ll remember how we was getting crunk and throwin’ luv to Rev. Wright because he was misunderstood. Now this brotha defends himself and we wanna act beside ourselves. Our hypocrisy is gonna cost us the election because we cant get hatred and division out of our hearts. Until we learn to take our own criticisms and learnd to love and embrace our bretheren, we will always remain oppressed – BY OUR OWN HANDS!
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Mr Wright should’ve been quiet until the election was over. He called himself a friend of Obama but Mr Wright isn’t conducting himself as Obama’s friend. I wonder if someone has paid him off?
EVERYONE IS LOOKING @ THIS THE WTONG WAY. WE ARE NOT ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, LIKE WHO ARE THE PEOPLE FUNDING OBAMA’S CAMPAIGN? WHAT ARE THEIR INTENTIONS? HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT WRIGHT? NOT JUST NOW BUT EVEN BEFORE OBAMA EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT RUNNING, YA DIG. AT THE END OF THE DAY OBAMA, JUST LIKE ALL PRESIDENTS OR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES BEFORE HIM, IS MERELY A FIGUREHEAD THAT CARRIES OUT THE ORDERS OF “THE POWERS THAT BE.” McCAIN’S WALKIN THRU NEW ORLEANS SHAKE BLACK FOLKS HANDS WILL OBAMA IS DISTANCING HIMSELF FROM BLACK THEOLOGY… I’M JUSS SAYIN…
“BE WARY OF THE ELEQUENT SPEAK”
Well Missy, I was not one of those people who supported Rev Wright when he first came out. I thought he was ridiculous then and I still do. He is coming off like a crazy man. I resent the fact that he says he is representing the black churh. Not any black church Ive ever been to.
The question is not what Mr Wright said but why is Barack held responsible. Do you really think that the Clintons and McCain don’t have friends and family that haven’t said thing that are questionable regarding race? I know that there is someone out there who have footage of them being with these racist people. Why are our people that work for tv or newspapers not looking for this?
Da Truth…………….AMEN!!!
This hyperlinked article shows us how we, as a Black people, are being played. NO ONE is scandalizing relationships Hillary has enjoyed with CRIMINALS (including one William Jefferson Clinton, charged with perjury and IMPEACHED). I am appalled and ashamed that we were so easily swayed and manipulated as a people. No talk of issues. No talk of how we envision the FUTURE of this country. How sad.
I invested the time to listen and watch Rev. Wright’s National Press Club appearence. The media soundbites highlighted the answers over the questions. But, his speech was a good one, and historically correct.
Unfortunately, Rev. Wright is putting his own ego ahead of what could be possible, and there is his shame. I can only imagine what Obama feels, and I do pray that his campaign can weather this man made storm.
Well if you ask me i feel that REV. Wright is going out of juridiction with his position as a Reverend. He just let people and minority’s know just the type of person he really is. Obama is a man of strong determination and leadership for the people and he a strong man to be in his position. Wright you mad and Obama is glad.
Wright get a life and stop hate on the man that looked up to you once and you lead the people like you was called and let Obama lead the people his way. Stop letting the past STALK you.
For all of you ignorant, apologetic, boot licking black people that see Rev. Wright as the problem are still living on the plantation in master’s house. Other than speaking the truth where is the problem with what he said? Don’t hate on the messenger when it is the message that really is the issue. Rev. Wright can not derail Obama’s chances to win the Whitehouse because the racist powers that be are going to see to that. It was good while it lasted but Obama does not have a chance in hell to become president. You would have to be slave to blame Rev. Wright for the woes of Obama or the nation.
Ask your self why this is happen now. Mr Wright if he is a man of God he need to close his mouth am i my brother keeper.This how media’s make you turn on your on people because they know we as a people believe everything that we hear or read.This man is powerful that why they trying to stop him.We need to get out and vote take control of your life.ask your self why are they so afraid
OBAMA now. Everyone got there eye on Obama , Rev. Wright your better your eyes on Mr.Bush in that white house who is takeing all our right away, keep your eyes on the big laws comeing down.
People, the good Reverend has stepped over the line with some of his comments…most of what he said in the sermons, while impolitic, were correct. However, the comments on AIDS and his constant barrage of comments are damaging Senator Obama’s chances at the nomination…remember, no matter which candidate wins (I am now for Barack) we need to coalesce around the winner and destroy the hateful John Mccain candidacy…four more years of neocons will destroy this country for the benefit of the right wingers.