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Text of Obama's church remarks
Politico ^ | 5/31/08 | POLITICO STAFF

Posted on 06/01/2008 8:40:31 AM PDT by vietvet67

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Barack Obama Press Avail

Aberdeen, South Dakota

May 31, 2008

Q: On the church decision do you feel this will put the issue behind you politically or do you feel it will persist and having done this now, do you wish you had done it several months ago?

BO: Well, you know, after the National Press Club episode, as I said, I had a long conversation with Michelle and also had a long conversation with Reverend Moss. We prayed on it and you know, my interest has never been to try to politicize this or put the church in a position where is subject to the same rigors and demands of a presidential campaign. My suspicion at that time, and Michelle, I think, shared this concern, was that it was going to be very difficult to continue our membership there so long as I was running for president. The recent episode with Father Pfleger I think just reinforced that view that we don't want to have to answer for everything that’s stated in a church. On the other hand, we also don't want a church subjected to the scrutiny that a presidential campaign legitimately undergoes. I mean, that’s … I don't want Reverend Moss to have to look over his shoulder and see that his sermon vets or if it’s potentially problematic for my campaign or will attract the fury of a cable program. And so, I have no idea how it will impact my presidential campaign. But I know it's the right thing to do for the church and for our family.

Q: How will that not be different when you join another church?

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KEYWORDS: 2008; blueturban; obama; trinityucc
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1 posted on 06/01/2008 8:40:31 AM PDT by vietvet67
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To: vietvet67

I saw this yesterday. Obama said he needed to leave Trinity in order to relieve the church of scrutiny during his presidential campaign. They are looking for a new church. A reporter asked something like, Well, won’t your new church have the same problem? Obama stumbled and stammered on the question. He was terrible during the speech. He looked like a complete bafoon.


2 posted on 06/01/2008 8:44:30 AM PDT by Saundra Duffy (For victory & freedom!!!)
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I think it is only fair to include every “um” and “uh” this idiot spouts. Editing them out makes him seem more fluid and sure in his delivery.

He may “read” articulate but he sure as hell AIN'T articulate.

3 posted on 06/01/2008 8:45:02 AM PDT by weegee (Obama 2008 motto; Get on the bus, or prepare to be thrown under it.)
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To: vietvet67

Guilty.


4 posted on 06/01/2008 8:45:32 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (He who puts up with insult invites injury. - Proverb)
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To: Saundra Duffy

The church wasn’t the problem, Obama’s support of Black Liberation Theology IS the problem. He is a racist. He supports and encourages racists. He should put Bobby Byrd (D-KKK) on the ticket to balance the hate.


5 posted on 06/01/2008 8:46:03 AM PDT by weegee (Obama 2008 motto; Get on the bus, or prepare to be thrown under it.)
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To: vietvet67

They edited out all the uh, uh, uh, umm, ... uh, uh ...


6 posted on 06/01/2008 8:46:26 AM PDT by BunnySlippers (Buy a Mac ...)
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To: weegee
I think it is only fair to include every “um” and “uh” this idiot spouts. Editing them out makes him seem more fluid and sure in his delivery.

No doubt! It was pitiful.

7 posted on 06/01/2008 8:46:43 AM PDT by jennyjenny
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To: weegee

Absolutely right. And I would not be surprised if Michelle is more into that church than he is. Another Democrat with an overly ambitious wife!


8 posted on 06/01/2008 8:48:04 AM PDT by BunnySlippers (Buy a Mac ...)
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"How will that not be different when you join another church?"

Well, let's see. He could join an actual Christian church which teaches the Gospel and joins together to worship God, rather than one which is based on "black liberation theology" and screams "hate whitey!" and "G-damn America!" from the pulpit. For example, have we ever heard anything negative about Pres. Bush's church? Or VP Cheney's?

9 posted on 06/01/2008 8:48:17 AM PDT by hsalaw
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On the other hand, we also don't want a church subjected to the scrutiny that a presidential campaign legitimately undergoes.

Hey Asshat! The stop using the pulpit as a Political stump!

10 posted on 06/01/2008 8:48:50 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Saundra Duffy

He is a complete bafoon!


11 posted on 06/01/2008 8:48:54 AM PDT by Piquaboy (22 year veteran of the Army, Air Force and Navy, Pray for all our military .)
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To: Saundra Duffy

He is a buffoon


12 posted on 06/01/2008 8:49:28 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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". My suspicion at that time, and Michelle, I think, shared this concern, was that it was going to be very difficult to continue our membership there so long as I was running for president. "


Translation: "If I wasn't in the spotlight right now, I'd still be listening to my spiritual mentor, Rev. Wright, and cheering his hate-mongering with the crowd on Sunday."
13 posted on 06/01/2008 8:49:57 AM PDT by shibumi (".....panta en pasin....." - Origen)
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To: weegee

At least he is “clean”


14 posted on 06/01/2008 8:50:15 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: mylife

Yes, a buffoon.


15 posted on 06/01/2008 8:51:12 AM PDT by OKSooner
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To: mylife

To paraphrase “Father” Pfluglehorn: “He didn’t expect to be challenged on his background, his associations, his organizations; he felt entitled to it. No questions asked.”


16 posted on 06/01/2008 8:51:27 AM PDT by weegee (Obama 2008 motto; Get on the bus, or prepare to be thrown under it.)
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To: mylife

Clean AND drug free for how many weeks now?


17 posted on 06/01/2008 8:52:01 AM PDT by weegee (Obama 2008 motto; Get on the bus, or prepare to be thrown under it.)
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To: BunnySlippers

Which they never do for Republicans, that is for sure.


18 posted on 06/01/2008 8:52:24 AM PDT by rwfromkansas
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To: BunnySlippers

The King of "Uhmm" and the Queen of "Urrr"

19 posted on 06/01/2008 8:54:05 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: mylife

If Obama was doing the same gesture with his left hand, I’d assume that he was pandering for the Asian vote too.


20 posted on 06/01/2008 8:55:41 AM PDT by weegee (Obama 2008 motto; Get on the bus, or prepare to be thrown under it.)
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