they did realize it would be an issue, they talked about it as obama was going for senate I believe. Its mentioned in an interview with the pastor from a few years back. I think the pastor is a bit too radical, however I dont exactly think he is horribly off on a lot of issues. The problem is that certain things become completely inappropriate when said in a different situation.

A lot of the ills of american society can be attributed to the white establishment clingy to slavery by oppressing minorities. There are certainly other factors that negatively effect our society, and I am not saying we would have a utopia if this factor didnt exist, however I think its silly to dismiss it.

I think our country has had a history of meddling in affairs it does not belong in and expressing its will on countries out of its own interest with complete and utter neglect to the well being of the host country. Its not a stretch to say "we had this coming" in respect to 9/11. Does this mean those thousands of innocent people deserved to die? Absolutely not. But that doesnt mean that youre a terrible person because you didnt jump up and start waving the american flag post-9/11. I think the way he expressed himself left much to be desired, however he was on the right track in that we need to figure out what brought this on, and address that. And no, its not because they are jealous of our freedom, that is a really ignorant and close minded view to hold.


Like I said though, when you are a leader, you need to be very tactful with what you say. Obama is on the cusp being president, he clearly cannot publicly express views such as these, he has to be a flag waiver. Its just not appropriate for him as a presidential nominee to tout these radical views. But I dont see how they are wrong.





/rant