[detch]

He was either fully aware of the seething racial hatred that motivated Wright, or something of a blithering idiot who can’t spot a racist hater when he spends years genuflecting at his feet.

That is the crux of it -- Wright is a racist hater of America who is being defended by Obama for that anti-American rhetoric. Obama is a goner...

[goldstategop]

I think Obama accepted Wright's teachings at face values but shrewdly realized the racist baggage that came along with it would be fatal to a presidential bid. Until now he's been able to get away with it. No more.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus