I do not believe that Wright understands he is hurting Obama. This is a man who has not listened to another soul offer critical advice in more than 20 years. He has been the voice of God his entire adult life. He has been celebrated, indeed, worshipped by his parishoners. His ivory tower has remained flawlessly in tact. The only voice he has heard is his own and he does not disagree with himself, not openly.
Wright evidences all the symptoms of grandiose pomposity illuminated by his firm belief in the superiority of his intellect. I daresay he believes his offerings helped at the press club pulpit.
A real phoney of the first water.
Actually, Wright is the one being honest in this matter, while BHO is acting the hypocrite for all to see.
Wright believes what he believes. He has for 20 years, and has dedicated his life to promoting his message of hate. Rather than back down in the face of withering criticism, he's gone on center stage to reiterate every aspect.
BHO, on the other hand, whether he joined out of political expediency, or is a true believer, is the one who rejected BLT simply because it threatens his political appeal.