Rev. Wright on Bill Moyer

What channel was it on? Think they'll rerun it?

I've been defending most of Wright's comments as taken WAY out of context (some are way too goofy) and trying to tell people the reality of the neighborhood he was preaching in, so this would be quite interesting to see.

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What channel was it on? Think they'll rerun it?

I've been defending most of Wright's comments as taken WAY out of context (some are way too goofy) and trying to tell people the reality of the neighborhood he was preaching in, so this would be quite interesting to see.

My first reaction to his words was lots and lots of wincing, but after some thought and reading I tend to think the way you do. I just don't feel qualified to pass judgment on those sound bites, to be honest. I should say that, amazingly, I remain undecided. More information is always Would love to see some clips of this.

I'm pretty sure that Moyer has a segment on CBS on Sunday morning. I hope it is repeated there. It really is an excellent interview.


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Great to see the context.

The current Pope was a member of Hitler Youth (fact), and, you know, I think that, too, could have been taken out of context, no?

Great to see the context.

The current Pope was a member of Hitler Youth (fact), and, you know, I think that, too, could have been taken out of context, no?

He was enrolled at age 14 because it was mandatory. His family were ardent Nazi opposers. He was actually in the German infantry but deserted when his unit became disorganized...

So, yeah...a little out of context...

One has to wonder, though, about Rev. Wright. Was it a bonafide interview or the Obama spin doctors working with him to affect a bit of damage control...

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One has to wonder, though, about Rev. Wright. Was it a bonafide interview or the Obama spin doctors working with him to affect a bit of damage control...

Most definitely not Obama spin doctors! I hope it is repeated and you have an opportunity to watch.



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Excellent show; http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/transcripts/index.html. I am glad that Rev. Wright did...pe that is not true, but it appears to be so.

It was an excellent interview and Moyers deserves to be praised on getting Wright for the hour. It is certainly a different story when you see the sermons in their proper context. I can empathize with the oppressed peoples of the world when listening to Reverend Wrights sermons in their ENTIRETY and just not in snippets. It is very difficult for an advantaged white person to understand what Wright was trying to express to his congregation because white people in their churches or synagogues do not react the same or have the same framework of reference. I really could understand the Black Church a lot better after listening to Rev Wright explain how important Gospel music and Blues music express and define the Black experience. Reverend Wright is an intellectual and not a wack-a doodle as I think the NY Times referred to him as. He is a very deep thinker, and it behooves everyone to listen to the interview.

Well said, goofer, and the great thing is it is out there for all to see and judge. I have an infinitely bigger problem with, say, a former president who won't disclose donors to his presidential library and foundation while his wife runs for president. Just for example. :angry:

Great perspective, Goofer.

I was struck by what a shame it is that this smear had so much life, and that so many Americans could be convinced that an intellectual minister who's lectured at Harvard Divinity is a crackpot -- that no other journalist got off their bottom and did a well-researched piece sooner. Six weeks went by without a mainstream media piece to investigate the charges and not just repeat Clinton talking points and conservative radio hosts.

It will now be extremely difficult for the Conservative talking heads, whether on FOX NEWS or on the Radio, to spin and contort Rev Wrights comments visa vi his sermons, which can now be listened to on the web in their totality, courtesy of Bill Moyers outstanding interview. This should finally put this manufactured controversy to rest. By listening to Moyers interview, it now is evident why Obama has been so inspired by Rev Wright. Fresh air and sunlight has sanitized this conspiracy by the right and by the Clintons. I think Ed Murrow would be proud of Moyers. It is so rare nowadays to see first rate journalism setting the record straight and truly presenting the facts in an unbiased way. How refreshing !! Bill Moyers has done a great service to the electorate.

It will now be extremely difficult for the Conservative talking heads, whether on FOX NEWS or on the Radio, to spin and contort Rev Wrights comments visa vi his sermons, which can now be listened to on the web in their totality, courtesy of Bill Moyers outstanding interview. This should finally put this manufactured controversy to rest. By listening to Moyers interview, it now is evident why Obama has been so inspired by Rev Wright. Fresh air and sunlight has sanitized this conspiracy by the right and by the Clintons. I think Ed Murrow would be proud of Moyers. It is so rare nowadays to see first rate journalism setting the record straight and truly presenting the facts in an unbiased way. How refreshing !! Bill Moyers has done a great service to the electorate.

Ok,I went out to dig up the FOX NEWS spin and contort article, Here is that link. Apologies, someone show me the spin and contort, looks like links to viedo , w/o comment from FOX NEWS.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,352661,00.html

My guess is most of the mainstream media will not replay this interview because they only seem to be interested in replaying that same thirty second video of that one sermon. Even MSNBC, which is supposed to be so liberal, showed it over and over again.

I really wanted to force my dad to watch the Bill Moyer's interview so he would stop spouting the garbage he hears on Fixed News.

Wright reverts to form....

Wright apparently reverted to form big time last night when addressing the NAACP. You can find it on youtube.

Its got to be bad, when the number one Obama publication (Salon.com) has headlines like this:

What should Obama do about Rev. Jeremiah Wright?
I was wrong about Wright

Google news shows a pretty similar set of articles.

This should be interesting for a couple of days.

Yeah, he seems like at least two different personalities...the interview on Moyers was intellectual and dignified...the others

They showed a bunch of hilarious clips of Wright on the Daily Show last night. He rocks! Obviously a very engaging man to have in the pulpit.

Bill Moyer aside...Rev Wright threw Obama under a bus at the Press Club speech. One statement said it all...

"He's a politician. I tell the truth."

Hmmm...sounds to me that he's a little mad at his so called friend of 20 years trying to distance himself from the Reverend...

One thing's for sure. He's not helping Obama at all...

Bill Moyer aside...Rev Wright threw Obama under a bus at the Press Club speech. One statement said it all...

"He's a politician. I tell the truth."

Hmmm...sounds to me that he's a little mad at his so called friend of 20 years trying to distance himself from the Reverend...

One thing's for sure. He's not helping Obama at all...

I agree. I just finished reading the whole long press club speech. :shock: I dont agree with many things he said and he is certainly not helping Obama. That, of course, is my opinion....

Wright apparently reverted to form big time last night when addressing the NAACP. ..................................
This should be interesting for a couple of days.

It appeared Wright wanted to defend/explain himself and his church in the Moyer interview, which most people thrown into his situation would want done. But now it seems he wants center stage no matter what. Could it be "in the genes" of this type of pastor? I remember listening to various statements in the past of Jerry Falwell's and cringing. These folks seem to love the limelight.

I do not see Obama as an extension of Rev. Wright. He is his own man. But Wright doesn't seem to mind providing fodder. It is disappointing that this is where we're at in such a critical election year.


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The media has provided him with the biggest congregation he has ever had, and he is using it to the extreme, right now, for self promotion at Obama's expense...

The media has provided him with the biggest congregation he has ever had, and he is using it to the extreme, right now, for self promotion at Obama's expense...

I agree with this statement 100%.