Agree with all your points here. . .
There IS only one reasoned conclusion to draw here. The 'head-nodders' and bobbers, of course, will rest easily in their assumptions.
It interesting to note that Obama, twice now. . .offered that he never heard him speak like that when he was sitting 'in the pew'. So I am envisioning the Rev's rousing talks by this time; have all the prayerful on their feet. (Or Obama adding a feaux garnishment here; as if he is effortlessly detailing a literal truth - whereby he appears more convincing.)
That the Rev's radicalism did not come late into his Faith but rather was full-blown, by the time Obama showed up , makes Obama's distancing seem false to the point of rediculous. His condemnations now; no more than a self-serving, petty betrayal for politcal gain.
He’s either lying to us he’s lying to his pastor or he’s lying to both. He seems more comfortable doing it than the infamous Slick Willy ever did. That is really something.