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Old 05-03-2008, 02:30 AM
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Well, I watched it. I had some real issues with the distortions. Sound bites can make anyone look bad. It really isn't Obama's fault Kennedy can't get his name right. Some of the arguments are spot on and worth considering. Sadly, they aren't the ones repeated.

I'm much more interested in Obama's voting record than I am in what his spiritual mentor or wife has said.

The fact that his father is a Muslim from Kenya and that he went to a Muslim school for 2 years doesn't particularly interest. Heck, my mother was just a German but Aryan through and through. The fact she spent 3 years in a concentration camp would be irrelevant to some if I were running for office -- just her genetic make up would be an issue.

I've gone to Muslim schools, Catholic schools, private schools, had private tutors. Given that fact, I would probably be classified as an elitist. I'm not.

I've been to black churches. Rev. White's speech is mild compared to what I have heard, especially after the Rodney King verdict.

A lot of what was spouted in this video was taken out of context. Some of it was truly irrelevant. Some of it were things that people need to know and be aware of. Hopefully, at least some of those listening to this video will do some research, maybe read Obama's book, listen to Obama's speeches, check his voting record, see what legislation he has shown interest in. In other words, not just looked at one side of the man.

So, as a liberal, I won't say ignore this video. I won't summarily dismiss it. I will, however, ask that you carefully look at every part of it and figure out what is just hate and bigotry and a smear campaign and what is important to know about this man should he become our president.