Politics Promoting Unity
posted by Gecko Girl at
11:59 AM
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reflections on culture and the human condition . . . "For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." I Corinthians 13:12
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- Name: Gecko Girl
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One who likes to observe, learn, listen to stories, enjoy the beauty of creation, and discover the threads that connect the world.
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5 Comments:
it was a great speech. I think it was one to remember!
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wellis68, at 3:09 PM, March 21, 2008
yes, quite refreshing! Thanks for your visit.
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Gecko Girl, at 10:26 PM, March 21, 2008
And here's Richardson's comments regarding Obama's Tuesday speech -
"Senator Obama could have given a safer speech. He is, after all, well ahead in the delegate count for our party's nomination. He could have just waited for the controversy over the deplorable remarks of Reverend Wright to subside, as it surely would have. Instead, Senator Obama showed us once again what kind of leader he is. He spoke to us as adults... He appealed to the best in us."
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Gecko Girl, at 10:59 PM, March 21, 2008
One thing that helps to put Wright's comments in perspective is that what we all see on TV is about 20 seconds out of a 35 year stint of helping people, ministry to the poor, and building a church from a few people to approximately 8,000.
Sure the comments are divisive, and I would not feel good about using them. But as Obamba says, this is but one aspect of the man's ministry.
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Anonymous, at 7:13 PM, March 22, 2008
I agree with you. A friend sent out an email recently with a letter from David Moyer who basically said what you just said and then went on to tell a personal story of how Rev. Wright had been instrumental in David's efforts in birthing a church in Milwaukee. The letter emphasized that when we label a person based on sound bytes without looking at the whole person and his/her story, we are apt to misjudge. From what little I have seen, I think Obama has handled it all quite well both personally and professionally.
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Gecko Girl, at 8:56 PM, March 23, 2008
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