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Do you agree with Reverend Jackson's statement that Senator Obama talks down to black people?



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Corrine
Jul 9, 2008 8:22pm ET

Obama sticks up his nose AT EVERYONE! He thinks he's better and above.***Go to usasurvival.org.*** Obama's Grandfather introduced him to Frank Marshall Davis - a raving hard core communist. Obama mentions a "Frank" in his book but not the last name. It IS this communist. Obama says he was like a father to him. Does any of Obama's friends, mentors, associates, etc. scare some of you people who think he's still the 2nd coming? PLEASE! You will be putting in office a white hating, socialist!

Corrine
Jul 9, 2008 8:27pm ET

P.S. Forgot to mention. The men who found out about Obama's close friendship to Frank Marshall Davis took this info to Drudge and Drudge wouldn't report on it because it was too "controversial". Not even FOX has reported on this. Davis told Obama it was OK to hate white people AND Obama does, no matter what lies he keeps stating. Obama believes in black power. He is repositioning himself JUST to get elected. Please America! Wise Up! He's Flip Flopping so much the left should have whip lash.

Raleigh
Jul 9, 2008 10:11pm ET

He's an elitist, he talks down to everyone.

C. Raney
Jul 9, 2008 10:11pm ET

Barack Hussein Obama talks down to everyone!!!!!!!!

ThatCatgirl
Jul 9, 2008 10:11pm ET

According to Jackson, anyone who is not bending over to apologize for imaginary wrongs to black ppl in general or singing their praises, deserved or not, is either talking down to them or a racist and a prime target for extortion. that is his record.

arnold
Jul 9, 2008 10:12pm ET

How many illegitiimate children has Jesse Jackson fathered? I rest my case!!

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:12pm ET

Greta, Remember that your guest, like Corey Dade does not speak for ALL African Americans.

arnold
Jul 9, 2008 10:12pm ET

How many illegitiimate children has Jesse Jackson fathered? I rest my case!!

james williams
Jul 9, 2008 10:12pm ET

I think Obama is out of touch with most Americans regardless of any color.

Lori
Jul 9, 2008 10:13pm ET

Obama speaks down to EVERYONE, not just Blacks!!! All politicians talk down to everyone!!! It's time to get back *For the people, by the people!!!

H. Roberts
Jul 9, 2008 10:13pm ET

Obama tends to speak down to everyone, assuming he has the answers and others are there to learn from the great master orator. It's not a realistic self-perception, and to others paying attention to what he says, his arrogance is palpable. If he loses, it won't be because he's black, it will be because people are not ready for another Jimmy Carter administration, or worse, a socialist in the whitehouse.

Russ Motz
Jul 9, 2008 10:13pm ET

Jessie, Jessie, Jessie...what does it matter? He talks down to everyone!

Lori G.
Jul 9, 2008 10:13pm ET

I have found it ironic that Obama sends a consistent message to black people that they have no hope in America when he has led a life of perseverance and success. Yes, he, and Jesse Jackson for that matter, do talk down to black people as well as the rest of Americans.

Mona
Jul 9, 2008 10:13pm ET

Senator Obama talks down to all colors of Americans.

GK Stevens
Jul 9, 2008 10:13pm ET

Of course he talks down to black. He talks down to everyone. He thinks he's hot shit and he's only half right.

arnold
Jul 9, 2008 10:14pm ET

How many illegitiimate children has Jesse Jackson fathered? I rest my case!!

Mark Tester
Jul 9, 2008 10:14pm ET

Obama is an elitist. He talks down to everyone. Particularly when he is not reading from the monitors.

T. Berg
Jul 9, 2008 10:14pm ET

Barack Hussein Obama does indeed talk down to everyone.

Jul 9, 2008 10:14pm ET

He speaks down to all americans. I absolutely can't believe the ego of this man.

Susan
Jul 9, 2008 10:15pm ET

He talks down to all people. I saw him in Iowa.

senior40
Jul 9, 2008 10:15pm ET

Yes he talks down to eveyone. He is an elitists. His lates comment about us all learning foreign languages to save his embaresment is another elitist comment.

Joeinaz
Jul 9, 2008 10:15pm ET

Barack Obama even turns on a phony accent at will. He was raised in Hawaii by a white family. Where did he come up with this southern style manner of speaking? He is the ultimate chameleon.

Jul 9, 2008 10:15pm ET

I think that he talks down to everyone. It doesn't suprise me though. The whole basis of the democratic party is that the government knows better than the people about what's best for us. That is why they like to cram their agenda down our throats. Big brother knows best.

Andrew
Jul 9, 2008 10:15pm ET

I think he talks down to everyone, I don't he treats anyone with very much respect. I think he thinks he is better than everyone else, unlike John McCain who treats everyone as his equal.

Anonymous Coward
Jul 9, 2008 10:15pm ET

Does anyone think it's odd that after that comment, the REVerend said in no uncertain terms that he was going to cut Mr. Hussein's private parts off? That is the real story, don't you think?!!?

Darren Kehrli
Jul 9, 2008 10:15pm ET

No, Obama is addressing a serious issue in the black community, that needs to be addressed. Children growing up without fathers is an epidemic in this country, and it shows a very responsible position for him to address it like he has. He needs to be blunt, he needs to be harsh, the issue cannot be glossed over, and if Jesse Jackson is taking offense to this, then his point is being made. Obama is not talking down to anyone, the man is a candidate for President, he needs to have a commanding presence, but for anyone to suggest that he is an "elitist", or talking down to people is just absurd. He comes from a blue collar family, worked in the streets, and knows what it truly means to be an AMERICAN, and to grow up AMERICAN.

Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

Obama thinks he is above everyone. I can't believe people don't see through him. Put everything together and he would be a scarey unpredictable president.

Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

Barack is only stating the obvious. It is of the utmost importance that Fathers be responsible for their children and be active participants in their lives. White or Black. It doesn't take a "Village" it requires "Parents"... pleural... get over it!!

Linda
Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

Obama talks down to everyone. Anyone and everyone will be thrown under the bus if they disagree with him or his wife. This is not 'breaking news' the media should have shown who he was in January, not March. That is the media's job. Thanks for nothing.

Cindie B
Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

OBAMA HAS AN ATTITUDE OF SUPERIOITY OVER EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF RACE, WHICH IN MY OPINION MAKES IT WORSE. HE'S NEITHER BLACK ENOUGH OR WHITE ENOUGH. MINUS THE RACE CARD, AS IT SHOULD BE, HE LACKS EXPERIENCE, UNDERSTANDING AND BASIC LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY..............

KFC
Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

Obama talks down to everyone. And Jesse Jackson is an embarrassment to black people in my opinion. So is Al Sharptongue. They're all bad.

Asheville
Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

I agree, the Senator is an elitist and talks down to everybody regardless of color.

Ed
Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

I think that he talks down to everyone, well almost everyone except fellow elitist.

powermarine
Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

Obama is an elitist. He knows what is best for everyone including blacks. That is why Obama wants everyone to learn Spanish including those in the hood.

CarDriver
Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

Obama acts like he is better than anyone. black or white, whatever. He feels like he is entitled to everyting.

Beverly Daniel
Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

Obama is arrogant and condescending....and Jackson is in a panic because if Obama wins...(God forbid)...his victimizing of Blacks scam will be down the toilet. where it belongs.

Annamaria
Jul 9, 2008 10:16pm ET

For months I've listened to Barak Obama's words and tried to be objective and use "critical thinking". However, I've come to believe that he is condescending to people in general, whether they're black, brown, or white. He is an elite liberal (is that redundant?), and no matter how hard he tries to hide it, it comes through.

Dick
Jul 9, 2008 10:17pm ET

Obama joined Rev. Wright's Trinity Church about 20 years ago. What was he before this time? Was he a Christian, Atheist, or Muslim? A 1984 photo shows him in Muslim African garb with his family members in Kenya. Rev. Wright must know!

lee
Jul 9, 2008 10:17pm ET

J Jackson should not feel bad! Obama talks down to everyone who is not and elitist. That includes 99% of red blood Americans voters.

Tonya
Jul 9, 2008 10:17pm ET

As a black woman, and I say that because I don't know how someone who is not black, who is not interested in the least about the problems in the black community could even answer this question. Sen. Obama and a host of other well know black people in OUR community have been trying to address this problem for some time now. Thank You.

Jacqueline
Jul 9, 2008 10:17pm ET

If Abama becomes president we could have a WW3. He will just care about himself and nobody else. I think Abama is rases against white people. He seems to only care about his own kind, which will be a big problem. And if he stops the war which could happen with abama decision there could be a war in the United States. People are making a bad choose by voting for Abama. People have the right to vote for who ever they want.

mtc
Jul 9, 2008 10:17pm ET

Jesse is stuck in the 60's, with A, but Obama speaks down to EVERYONE. He is arrogant. Worst of all, coupled with that arrogance, he is clueless about the essence of America. God help us all!!

Jo
Jul 9, 2008 10:17pm ET

He may be talking down to them but this is what they need to hear from someone they respect. What he is saying about the family structure should be said to Blacks and whites. Belive me, I will NOT vote for him but on this subject I say go for it.

Jul 9, 2008 10:17pm ET

Obama claims to be for everyone, but as a young black woman I don't see it really. He talks about helping out the nation as a whole when in fact I think once he gets into office everything is going to change. I hope that my people(black people) really wise up and make a good decision on this vote. It's not that I would not like to see a black man become President, but he is not the right one. I hope when the convention comes all the votes turn to Senator Clinton. Let's not vote for him because he's black, vote for him because you think he will be the better person. I am not sure if I am even going to vote but if I do the person I choose will be someone I know who is going to try and make our country better to the best of his abilities.

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:17pm ET

I do believe Barack Obama may actually be a good president for this country, but I think he fails to see the consequences of what he promises at a time of war. His speech maybe true, but many Americans (white/black/hispanic, etc) I believe feel like they are being talked down to. Having the government do everything for you sounds great, but we all need to remember that we will sacrifice something we hold dear. What are you willing to sacrifice, if anything at all?

Janelle
Jul 9, 2008 10:18pm ET

Barack is stating the obvious. White or Black, it is of the utmost importance that Fathers be responsible for and participate in the lives of their children. It doesn't take a "Village" it take "Parents"..... get over it!

Barbara Boone Wooten
Jul 9, 2008 10:18pm ET

Stating the truth is never taiking down to someone. I am African-American and I have not always agreed with Obama, nor am I a Democrat. There is a need for someone to speak truth to black men and their missing in action status.

Pugs
Jul 9, 2008 10:18pm ET

America, we should be scared to death if Obama should get into office. I appreciate that we have a black man (I wish we could just all be Americans) running but not this man, he is anything but good.

Andrew
Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

I forgot to add the Democrats think they know what is better for the people, and they want to controll everything, they want bigger government, a.k.a. COMMUNISM.

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

senior40, You are so right. He does'nt have to be ashamed, he can always move to a spanish speaking country if the U.S. is shameful to him. adios OBAMA

Tom
Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

Mr Obama -and- his wife have repeatedly shown their arrogance to the public, but great orators always have been able to sway public opinion, primarily among the uneducated.

Marjorie
Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

Obama does not consider himself as an American Born Black, since his father was a Muslim. In many of the emails I have received he is only proud of his relatives and family in Kenya. He has tight ties to that area of the world. Plus he rejects his mother who was white and does claim his white heritage from his mother. Therefore, because of his Kenya heritage, he rejects the American Black Person and does not consider himself an American Black Man. In view of the above, it is a mystery to me why he would even want to be President of the United States, if he only claims his Kenya heritage and rejectes being an American?? Marjorie

Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

Many blacks who support B. O. are so slow that talking down to them is the only way they willl understand anything. That's sad and sick...a clue to where public education, radial black ministers and politicians have left many black folk.

Kellie
Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

I don't believe he can even relate to what being a black american is - and that is probably what Jesse Jackson was referring to. He comes across as being above blacks. The only hope he has of being President is if he can continune to fool everyone and get black americans to vote for him because of his skin color.

gina
Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

Take the word "black" out of the question and the answer is yes. He talk down to Americans! And it is our FREEDOM that he wishes to take from us.

Marie T Cahn
Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

Correction: Jesse is stuck in the 60's, with Al Sharpton, but Obama speaks down to EVERYONE. He is arrogant. Worst of all, coupled with that arrogance, he is clueless about the essence of America. God help us all!!

elly
Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

Not only does he talk down to black people, he didn't show up at the Black State of the Union or the Memphis memorial for Dr. MLK. The NAACP convention is next week in Cincinnati. McCain is coming - let's see if Obama shows up. No word on it yet.

Jul 9, 2008 10:19pm ET

Yes Corrine...I too have read about Frank! Obama's communist friend that NO-ONE is talking about!! Thank you for bringing it up. ALL the trash on Barack Hussien Obama is being ignored! He is a very dangerous man.

PETE
Jul 9, 2008 10:20pm ET

Oboma talks down to everyone, he's a puppet of george soros whose objective is to take this country to socialism and ultimately communism. BEWARE OF HUSSEIN OBOMA!

Kim
Jul 9, 2008 10:20pm ET

Black against black is good. However, Obama's past is going to destroy this elitist phony without his black enemies input. Michelle is a racist as well as an elitist, but she can't defend her husband's typical black immoral bar hopping sexual exploits.

Phyllis G
Jul 9, 2008 10:20pm ET

He tries to come across as the "average" person but fails !! I feel that his real self believes he is above the "average" person but makes a great attempt that he does not let this show.

patti ann
Jul 9, 2008 10:20pm ET

Obama and his wife, especially his wife, think they are better than everyone....what is wrong with us? he cannot become president!!! he does not represent all americans!!!

TJ
Jul 9, 2008 10:20pm ET

Barack Hussein Obama talks down to everyone. That is what all liberal/ socialists do that believe in a nanny-state managed from the top down. He lectures that fatherhood begins at conception. To be a father requires a child; therefore, using Obama's own words and voting record, he is for killing the most innocent of all children. If only his campaign could be aborted.

Jul 9, 2008 10:20pm ET

Obama and his wife, especially his wife, think they are better than everyone....what is wrong with us? he cannot become president!!! he does not represent all americans!!!

Mary Vickers
Jul 9, 2008 10:21pm ET

Obama wants the white vote. He does not get mine or any of my friends. You think Bush ruined our country just wait and see what happens once he gets elected by people who do not educate themselves about this person and his flip flops that are now pandering to the white vote. Please voters he is not a "rock star".

ANYBODY-BUT-OBAMA
Jul 9, 2008 10:21pm ET

THE "ELITIST" OBAMA TALKS DOWN TO EVERYONE. OBAMA THREW HIS "TYPICAL" WHITE GRANDMOTHER UNDER THE BUS TO SAVE HIS "UNCLE" WRIGHT. ON APRIL 29, OBAMA THREW HIS "UNCLE" WRIGHT UNDER THE BUS TO SAVE HIS OWN HIDE! HE WILL SAY OR DO ANYTHING TO GET WHAT HE WANTS. HE'S A JIMMY CARTER IN TRAINING.

Jerry
Jul 9, 2008 10:21pm ET

I hope the mantra that he talks down to everyone works for you in the fall. It doesn't sound like he is in lock-step with everyone like most of this audience.

Juliette
Jul 9, 2008 10:22pm ET

Not only does he speak down to black people, but to all Americans. We're apparently so stupid and embarrassing to Europeans because we don't speak more than one language (according to Mr. Obama).

Ray Coleman
Jul 9, 2008 10:22pm ET

Barack is a good man; time and history will prove my point. I met Barack when he was running for U. S. Senator. No matter what anyone says about Barack, he is good for this country. Barack continues to stay focused on uniting this country. We can all agree to disagree without being disagreeable.

Barbara
Jul 9, 2008 10:22pm ET

Why do we care what Jessie Jackson has to say? Why do we continue to call him "reverend"? Is he an actual reverend and does he actually preach at a church? He only uses the "reverend" title to try to make himself honorable. I think he lost and should now lose that sacred title of "reverend" when he cheated on his wife, fathered a child with a mistress, set her up with housing, etc all unknown to his wife. He is a disgrace and to continue to give him respect by calling him "reverend" is disgusting!! He AND Al Sharpton are both hacks and haters of both white AND black. They both use their own kind to lift themselves up and pretend to be doing things for the black. I believe most of the black community are too stupid to realize they are and have been used over and over by these haters. Just check both Jackson and Sharpton's feelings on ANY black who is smarter and more liked then them like Ms. Rice, Col. Powell and any other who happends to "not being black enough" in their own words. I believe the black are jealous of their own and do not support them when they find a smarter black running for anything.

GREG B
Jul 9, 2008 10:22pm ET

HIS GESTURES, HIS COMMENTS , HIS PAST AFFLIALTIONS, PROVE HE DOES FEEL HE IS ABOVE OTHER PEOPLE. PS DOES ANYONE REMEMBER WHO FIRST SAID BLACK FATHERS SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND WAS OSTRISIZED FROM THE BLACK COMMUNITY? YES BILL COSBY A MAN WITH MORE VISION AND INSIGHT IN HIS LITTLE FINGER THAN OBAMA POSSES IN HIS WHOLE BODY.

Jul 9, 2008 10:22pm ET

Obama is finally showing who he really is - - an elitist who says different things to different groups solely to get elected - - Rev. Wright was right. He talks down to everyone, not just blacks. The wild thing is he thinks no one notices and until Jackson's comments it seems that he has gotten away with it. If you listen to the measured meter of his speeches the disdain for his audience black, white, and hispanic is clear. He knows best and we're all stupid.

Dot in RI
Jul 9, 2008 10:22pm ET

It will be snowing in HELL before any one in my family puts Spanish before English, and he does talk down to people, black or white or any other color, he is embarrest because we don't all learn another language, how many does he know, I am sure he speaks a middle Eastern language, being a Muslim.

ray from pa
Jul 9, 2008 10:23pm ET

from the start of the obama campaign i have always thought that the senator spoke in language straight from the halls of academe when reading his speeches to rather large groups, but tried to use the black vernacular when speaking to predominantly black and smaller groups, particularly in black regions of the country. he can change is voice, as if on cue, to accommodate the audience to whom he is speaking. it is the same thing that many accused hillary of doing during her speeches! obama is a clever character when it comes to his communication skills. his speehes are well-orchestrated, indeed!

Jul 9, 2008 10:23pm ET

I do not believe Sen. Obama talks down to anyone. One's perceptions of oneself is the determining factor of such a charge. This is a defensive response to self-perception. His comments are straight forward and provide all of us with an direct opportunity to self-evaluate our attitudes about ourselves. He invokes thought provoking questions and invites us to look within ourselves. Rather than use his approach as "talking down," all of us should consider it an opportunity to be honest about the attitudes and excuses we use against tough questions and statements. Mike Carter

H. R. THOMPSON
Jul 9, 2008 10:24pm ET

HEARD HE SPIT IN WHITE PEOPLES FOOD WHEN HE WORKED IN KITCHEN IN GREENEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA BACK IN HIS YOUNGER DAYS. LOOKS LIKE NOT MUCH HAS CHANGED!

Rhonda
Jul 9, 2008 10:24pm ET

Wake UP Americans.....of all colors......especially black people...Obama is not and never will be on anyone's side....for any color....but his own despictable lying tongue....If Jesse Jackson wants to cut off his ---s what will Wright to do him?? Remember mr. wright told Obama he would "get him" if he ever got into the White House....His own people and so-called reverends want to "get him". Sorry folks....my prayers go out to all of us....

frank mccracken
Jul 9, 2008 10:24pm ET

obama talks down to anyone whom listens to him. over the last century we observed great speakers in other countries, as well as in certain states in our own country. those that were caught up in the moment lived to suffer from it. it reminds me of the saying in texas"big hat and no cattle".

Scottie
Jul 9, 2008 10:25pm ET

This highlights the two opposing views in the black community. Most black leaders feel that blacks should individually and collectively challenge institutions to address the ills of the black community. Once this happens, it will enable blacks to take even greater responsibility. Others believe that blacks my first stand up. Once blacks prove to white Americans that control most of our institutions that blacks are trying to help themselves, the leaders of the institutions will right their wrongs. This is nothing more than the chicken and egg debate - which comes first. As a civil rights leader, Jesse will always challenge instutions publically, while challenging his people privately. Obama, being of a different generation and knowing first hand the pain of not growing up with his father, will challenge blacks, especially black men publically. Many "old school" blacks take exception to this approach, as it give certain whites ammunition to use againt the black community and reason to not support fair practices in institutions.

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:26pm ET

Pugs America, we should be scared to death if Obama should get into office. I appreciate that we have a black man (I wish we could just all be Americans) running but not this man, he is anything but good. Thank you, Obama is showing us what he will be like if he is prsident. Notice that the president of iran has stated that he will suspend attacks, but he wants to know whenn we will withdraw. HUDA

tonyp878
Jul 9, 2008 10:26pm ET

Obama is an elitist. All liberals, including obama, talk down to everyone.

Charles
Jul 9, 2008 10:26pm ET

Obama and his wife talk down to people of all colors They think they are better than everyone else. US can do better than them for someone in the white house. I do not know who it is pulling his cord but it is not the people I know. He would bad for The US. For he acts like he is king already we do not need him.

Kathy
Jul 9, 2008 10:26pm ET

Obama talks out both sides of his mouth at one time. He is trying to sit on the fence just for votes. Read one of his books will find out what kind of person he really is. He is not for the white folks :) Does anyone wondered why he changed his name to a muslim name. He also was muslim faith....America needs to wake

James
Jul 9, 2008 10:27pm ET

No, I do not agree with Rev. Jesse Jackson's comment that Sen. Barack Obama talks down to black people. Sen. Obama talks to all people, and not at nor, down to any people. Also, he does address issues germaine to black people in the only way that society allows him to. He's very smart. Would you feel better if he used ebonics?

Jul 9, 2008 10:27pm ET

Gimme a break!! Obama talks down to blacks? Hey everyone!! OBAMA'S BLACK!! IS FOR BLACKS!! MOREOVER, HE HAS A VERY LONG BACKGROUND OF LISTENING FOR HOURS TO SOME NUTBAG SPEW SICK RACIST RHETORIC CONDEMNING WHITE PEOPLE!!! What a smokescreen! This guy is trying to be the Prez! Lets zero in on that fact and vote McCain in so we don't have to deal with this liberal freak!!

Deborah Colley
Jul 9, 2008 10:27pm ET

Senator Obama is an elitist because he thinks he knows what's best for you and doesn't care whether you like it or not. The issue is not that Jesse Jackson made a comment off-air....the real issue is that Jesse Jackson said what everyone really thinks. Oh sure, they'll spin it and say let's stick to the issues that the people care about, but the truth of the matter, behind the scenes they all really believe that Obama (and his wife, Michelle) are nothing but bourgeoise snobs walking around with their pert noses stuck up in the air looking down on the little people (us).

kelly in Florida
Jul 9, 2008 10:28pm ET

I think Obama is a highly intelligent man and that comes across as "better-than" and over-confident. I have not gotten the impression that Obama talks down to anyone, per se, but he is quite confident. And he should be, he is going to be our next president. I;m not going to vote for someone lacking confidence. I do think Jesse Jackson, who merely wants to promote the issues of african americans, might be having some envy of Obama's success of gaining the Nation's support. Obama is a black man that isn't just for Black America, he's for all people. This is what makes him an attractive choice for the presidency (though I believe Hillary would do a much better job). Jesse did not have nearly as much popularity and support behind him and I think his ego is hurting a bit.

Jul 9, 2008 10:28pm ET

I AGREE W/JESSIE JACKSON -- CASTERATE HIM. HE DOESN'T NEED THOSE THINGS ANYWAY TO SINK THIS COUNTRY. OBAMA HATES WHITE PEOPLE, HAS NO USE FOR ANYONE THAT DOESN'T BOW AND SCRAPE AND WORSHIP HIM. OBAMA IS A RACIEST -- GOD HELP THIS NATION IF HE IS ELECTED. HE IS A COMMUNIST, TERRORIST, MUSLEM, ELITIST. IT'S UNFORNATE THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IS TO BE HELD IN DENVER, CO. IRAN COULD PUT HIM TO BETTER USE. ASK HIM ABOUT FRANK MARSHALL DAVIS, @ USASURVIVAL.ORG -- HARD CORE COMMUNISTIC CONNECTION. COL OLIVER NORTH CALLS OBAMA "AN EMPTY SUIT." I CALL HIM AN EMPTY SLATE -- GREAT RHETORIC -- NO SUBSTANCE. I'LL VOTE FOR MC CAIN, AND HONORABLE MAN -- WE DO NOT KNOW WHICH SIDE OBAMA'S ON -- HE FLIPS AND FLOPS AND FLIPS AND FLOPS SO MUCH HE'S HIDING HIS REAL BELIEFS. WAKE UP AMERICA.

Fox Viewer
Jul 9, 2008 10:29pm ET

What apparently bothers Jackson and some other blacks is Obama's agreement with Bill Cosby on a number of issues obvious to educated blacks and whites. Blaming white people for everything (a trademark behavior of Jesse Jackson and many other black "leaders") is not the highlight of Obama's speeches, at least not yet. However, we should all understand the Jeremiah Wright racial views, as well as those of Louis Farrakhan, others who view Obama as a black leader, rather than an American presidential candidate for all the people. It seems that Jackson, Wright, Farrakhan, Sharpton, and others, want a black activist as president. This is why Jackson's comments belied the true feelings of many of these leaders. Jackson represents the racist element of the black community, something that should not be rewarded by voters. If Obama shares any of the views of black activists, he should not be elected. So far, the evidence is that Obama has exposed himself to black racist views for years, and we still do not know exactly where he stands. Time will tell.

Jeff
Jul 9, 2008 10:29pm ET

All I have heard Obama do is praise people that are black. I have had some friends that are black and when they pull the race card issue, I steer clear. In my opinion, Jackson and Obama are typical politicians and jokes. I was hoping Obama would be a better human being than what I am seeing. I had considered voting for him back about 6 months ago, but not any more. I think he will do more damage to this country. I will vote and campaign for John McCain. I think Hilary would have won the Presidency if she were the nominee. I hope McCain selects Colin Powell or Mitt Romney for VP.

Kevin
Jul 9, 2008 10:30pm ET

I feel that Jackson, not getting as far as Obama has a problem with his success. if he felt Obama was talking down to blacks. Pull Obama off and tell him. Dont be stupid enough to voice it.Now he has to pull his foot out of both ends of his body and say Im sorry. jacksons out of wedlock child makes him real credible. Does he reall have room to talk.

Derrick J.
Jul 9, 2008 10:30pm ET

As an African American myself, I’m glad to that someone like Obama is addressing critical issues that are affecting our community. We can't continue to blame white America for issues that are clearly self inflicted and destroying our community. Rev. Jackson, Rev. Wright, and Rev. Pfleger are men who like to teach and preach "the blame game"......These three should focus less about blaming others for the failures of the black community and start focusing on ensuring accountability among young black men.

Hugh
Jul 9, 2008 10:31pm ET

Obama does not speak down to people ,but rather to the part of themselves that is powerful. He seeks to bring them UP to his level. His record shows that he is not an elitist but someone who wishes to free people from the low opinion they have of themselves such as where Revernd Jackson comes from in his speaking. Jackson is constantly creating sensationalism that keeps those mind sets in place. This coming from a man who called New York "hymmy town"

Darlene graF
Jul 9, 2008 10:31pm ET

In think he talks down to everyone one. English is the ujniversal language because the US dominates the world in superiority. I am tired of him syaing we have to make excuses for being what we are, the greatest nation on God's green earth

Razielnovel
Jul 9, 2008 10:31pm ET

Of course Barrack Obama is talking down to black voters , he is triangulating to get the white voters support that is was closing to Hillary during the end of the Dem. primaries. He knows the black voters will automatically support him no matter what he says or does.

H.R. THOMPSON
Jul 9, 2008 10:33pm ET

Heard he spit in white peoples food when he worked in a kitchen in Greeneville,South Carolina. Don't think he's changed much.

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:33pm ET

I feel that Jackson, not getting as far as Obama has a problem with his success. if he felt Obama was talking down to blacks. Pull Obama off and tell him. Dont be stupid enough to voice it.Now he has to pull his foot out of both ends of his body and say Im sorry. jacksons out of wedlock child makes him real credible. Does he reall have room to talk. How do you pull someone of and talk to them when they don't hear re. wright's sick sermons?

paula
Jul 9, 2008 10:34pm ET

please people wake up and dont't let this ********become president he is not worth being comander of our united states he is an elitist and hateful half white and half african I just dont see 1 spot of white in him I think he was found in the jungle and his mother lied to him!!!!!!!! I think jackison had the right idea cut his*****

Susan
Jul 9, 2008 10:34pm ET

I too think that Obama talks down to everybody. I felt during the primaries that just taking up space on the stage with Hillary was enough to gag him. What is actually funny is how irate he gets when asked the same question twice. If elected he had better get use to that. I think that Jackson refuses to put any blame on the black community for their woes. He never will and therefore when Barack lectures the black community about stepping up to the plate and stop blaming government it is like sticking Jackson in the eye. I imagine that many in the black community are not so happy to have Barack tell them they will work harder when he is elected. At the same time, Jackson's message of constantly passing the buck has set the black community back hurting them much more than any white could do. Maybe Barack can see that without acknowledging that same opinion. No matter what, Barack is and always will be an elitist. It is a stark contrast to McCain that often is very free with his words and thoughts and certainly never gives the impression of thinking he is above the rest of us.

Hey Jimmy
Jul 9, 2008 10:36pm ET

The American (Democrats) and the poor people are being duped by this guy. It is so plain and yet so many of the "so called" middle class can't see through this joke of a canidate. America wake up........! He is bad for the people and he is bad for the country. He couldn't tell the truth if he had to. Go Jesse...........tell it like it is......

Arnold Fagan
Jul 9, 2008 10:37pm ET

This would have been a great opportunity for Rev. Jackson to stand behind Obama and address one of the biggest issues facing African Americans , Missed another one Jessie.

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:37pm ET

WAKE UP AMERICANS, this man is giving you glimps of what he is about. If he is ellected America will be in trouble.

Rhonda
Jul 9, 2008 10:38pm ET

Great comments folks.... please keep your families and friends apprised of what obama really is...were in for problem times and it won't be because of our present President who has done more than any President in my lifetime. I am totally offended also that the younger generation think that change is Obama...these young people who need to run home and get their wet diapers changed should not be voting at all....what do they really know except smoking, partying, drinking and show up at democratic speech just to say they were there. How great thou art. the young people think that "old" is bad....sorry folks they seen to forget the word "wisdom" comes from age and old....thanks VOTE MCCAIN

tonyp878
Jul 9, 2008 10:38pm ET

rev jesse jackson is rascist....obama speaks down to everyone. Yeah rev cut his nuts off

John Carter
Jul 9, 2008 10:39pm ET

He talks down to everyone!

Indy in WA
Jul 9, 2008 10:41pm ET

Greta - Your show was great as usual until Jackson came on and tried to spin his words; You know "Words Matter". So out came the channel changer. They (the Dems) never want to take responsibility for anything they say or do, its always someone else's fault.

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:42pm ET

This would have been a great opportunity for Rev. Jackson to stand behind Obama and address one of the biggest issues facing African Americans , Missed another one Jessie. ________________________________________________________________ Why should he stand up and support him, because he is black? get real. I am black and proud of it I love my people, but I don't vote black or female that is stupid. We are talking about a COMMANDER of the U.S.

tonyp878
Jul 9, 2008 10:42pm ET

Ill take the older and wiser John McCain over this bunch of elitists and corrupt politicians any day.

Joe
Jul 9, 2008 10:42pm ET

Who cares. This guy is a ghetto pimp and he's afraid the gig will be over. I'm amazed Obama has the suport he's getting. He is so full of holes I don't understand why people don't see that.

Cali-Sherrie
Jul 9, 2008 10:43pm ET

Jesse is on CLICK! BTW Greta Nice hair color much nicer than the blonde.

Jul 9, 2008 10:44pm ET

Have you noticed Jesse Jackson was only concerned that Obama was talking down to blacks, not whites. Hmmmm, That's why Jesses will never win a presidential election because he has tunnel vision by focussing on Civil Rights only, especially the Black Americans. We need a President that works for All Americans regardless of the color of their skin. Jesse seems to be thinking Obama is going to give special attention to African Americans, and when he doesn't Jesse gets bent out of shape. I really think Jesse's expectations need to be readjusted. Jesse needs to realize that Obama is different. He is a black man that is concerned with ALL Americans, not just one sector. There will be no special treatment for anyone based on skin color.

CHRIS
Jul 9, 2008 10:45pm ET

Ill take the older and wiser John McCain over this bunch of elitists and corrupt politicians any day. ____________________________________________________________________ AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!! obama seems to blow with the wind, I guess that what happens when you lack wisdom, and that he has shown.

Richie-Rich
Jul 9, 2008 10:47pm ET

Unfortunately, many blacks who support B.O. must be talked to in a grade-school manner; it's all they understand...a sad indication to what public education, radial preachers and cheap politicians have led us. Keep on BS'in B.O.

Claudia
Jul 9, 2008 10:47pm ET

Obama has the unfortunate attitude that he is a cut above the rest, and he really has only walked in Obama's shoes. Yes, I believe he has jumped on the 'black' bandwagon initially to spearhead his political career and influence the black vote, but his immaturity, selfish ambition and arrogance betray his lack of experience and the fact that he has not yet stood the test of time on life's issues far more, rule this nation, in his dictatorial, finger-pointing manner. Men like McCain and Dobson are by far his superiors in the service they have given to the people of this country. Black and Proud, but not of Obama.

Mohammad al California
Jul 9, 2008 10:48pm ET

Obviously Jesse Jackson's rainbow coalition is one color - Black. He is a racist, hence is hot mic comment. Why does Fox news give him any time at all. As to Obama, his election would be a huge disaster, another Carter debacle, bad economic ideas, weak on foreign policy experience, and arrogant. Socialism has been tried in other countries, it is a failure. Redistribution of wealth, higher taxation, bigger government programs -- Obama's ideas are not new they are old, tired democrat solutions that just waste money and promote larger welfare dependence and less freedom to both succeed and to fail. The Cold Wind of Freedom is what made America Great. If Jackson and others want handouts, free stuff from government, there is a great place to go, somewhere else, not the USA. Jackson has been interviewed for over 10 minutes, what a waste of cable time. He's a blip on the radar. Move on Greta, Jackson and his ilk are a total waste of time.

Jina
Jul 9, 2008 10:50pm ET

Why don't you racist losers make the adjustment that we are going to have an intelligent black man in office? Go Obama!

tonyp878
Jul 9, 2008 10:50pm ET

Can anyone answer this question? How is jesse jackson able to keep the REV title?

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:51pm ET

Who cares. This guy is a ghetto pimp and he's afraid the gig will be over. I'm amazed Obama has the suport he's getting. He is so full of holes I don't understand why people don't see that. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It's the rock star syndrom, think about the celebrities, they put on a SHOW people are crazy about them until they do something sick, but here we are talking about something more serious than a rock star. WE NEED TO PRAY THAT GOD WILL OPEN PEOPLES EYES TO WHAT THIS MAN IS.

lynne
Jul 9, 2008 10:51pm ET

Great job interviewing J. Jackson, Greta!

joe
Jul 9, 2008 10:52pm ET

Intelligent? He don't even know how many states are in the union.

tonyp878
Jul 9, 2008 10:52pm ET

jina are you blonde?

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:53pm ET

Intelligent? He don't even know how many states are in the union. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OR HOW MANY THERE ARE.

Jul 9, 2008 10:54pm ET

Ray Coleman: Please! You don't unify a country with flowery, prompter-read speaches! Perhaps you would have followed Adolph; he was a great orator also. Obama is an empty suit who changes with the polls. Have you paid any attention to him when he's on his own answering questions and doesn't have a teleprompter in front of him? I would rather have a leader who leads rather than follows. I have yet to see one leadership quality from this kid. I'd like to know who is really running for President. It is not Obama; it may be Soros or someone just as socialist. God help us if people actually are fooled into voting for this man. I am no racist. Ask my grandsons and son-in-law who are all better men, who just happen to be black, than Obama.

Bree
Jul 9, 2008 10:56pm ET

I'm a black American who has been accused of not speaking "black enough", and not doing this or that "black enough". Barack is spot-on with his comments. Remember, Jesse Jackson at one time supported making ebonics a language! I was taught by a strict mother at an early age to speak proper english. Ebonics is a "cop out"! Jackson has a lot of nerve to criticize Barack; His own son has criticized him for his comments. Barack and Bill Cosby "get it"! He wasn't talking down to us, he was telling the truth that many don't want to hear that! Jessie Jackson is a hypocrite! I wouldn't be surprised if many of the those who voted that he's talking down to blacks are not black themselves and are not affiliated with the Democratic Party. I suspect that there are also some Hillary supporters who need to "get over it". She will not be the Democratic nominee. Admittedly, I was initially a Hillary supporter, but Bill didn't help her. I used to think Barack and Hillary would make a good team, but it wouldn't be Hillary, it would be "Billary". I still like Bill and acknowledge that regardless of what was happening in his personal life (which was none of our business), he was a good president. Yes for Obama!!

Dillon
Jul 9, 2008 10:56pm ET

Obama talks down to everyone, without exception to race. His arrogance and cockyness is escalating at an alarming rate, especially during the past month. For years Jesse and Al have been spewing rhetoric and most of us have seen it repeatedly enough that we just shrug it off and wait for the storm to blow over. However, this Jackson remark may actually be 100% on the target.

Chris
Jul 9, 2008 10:56pm ET

Tony, jina are you blonde? ________________________________________________________________ She's obviously not responsible. I notice that a LOT of women are flocking to him, C. Rice wanna be's

Caroline Straub
Jul 9, 2008 10:58pm ET

He talks down to everybody. Not just blacks.

Doug
Jul 9, 2008 10:58pm ET

I think he talks down to whites rather than blacks.

cajun
Jul 9, 2008 10:59pm ET

Obama talks down to everyone. WHY should any of us HAVE to speak French

Gina
Jul 9, 2008 10:59pm ET

He is one big freakin snob!!!!! He thinks he's better than everybody... women, whites, blacks, non-educated, rifle toten hicks, dogs, cats.... He makes me sick! It's humorous to me that he is such an idiot! He thinks he is bullshitting everyone. What an ass.

Jul 9, 2008 11:00pm ET

Just finished watching your show tonight. 12 minutes with Jessie Jackson, squirming his way out of comments he said, red handed, and 30 seconds spent on the Califormia fires. Greta....please....where are your priorities? Why are you giving this man any credit whatsoever, and ignoring the plight of those that have so truly suffered? I had more faith in you!!!!!!

Tom
Jul 9, 2008 11:00pm ET

Racist comment. Ask Barack how he can pay down the National Debt.

Joe
Jul 9, 2008 11:00pm ET

Wow! Yet another RACE ISSUE for Obama. Why do race issues seem to follow this guy around? To much race baggage for Obama and his wife. America does not need this. VOTE MCCAIN!!!

Becky rom SW. Louisiana
Jul 9, 2008 11:00pm ET

I agree with everyone that says Obama talks down to everyone, not only blacks. But then again, look at where he sat for 20 years and what he heard for 20 years, not to mention all the other baggage that comes from his past. Should he make it into the White House, it will not be by my vote, nor any of my family, Thank God! We actually used to be Democrat, but not anymore, thanks to the great job of the DNC with their "nominee".

Johnny Lane
Jul 9, 2008 11:02pm ET

Obama is a flip flopping lunatic who can't take a stand on any issue and stick with it. You can't please everyone. He talks down to everyone and his wife is even worse. I hope he keeps it up so the fools who are backing him will wake up. Obama is more dangerous than George Bush.

jane
Jul 9, 2008 11:02pm ET

He talks down to wemwn

Frank
Jul 9, 2008 11:03pm ET

Its ok for Jessie to make a comment like that and I love Mr. Sharton's response and praising Jackson's Quick heartfelt apology. I'm glad it wasnt Don Imus.

tonyp878
Jul 9, 2008 11:04pm ET

Can you say LOSER?

BJ
Jul 9, 2008 11:05pm ET

Unfortunately, Senator Obama isn't used to talking with the average citizen, whether they are black or white. He doesn't relate to us. He feels he is above us. When questioned about it, he talks about his mother and living with his white grandparents in Hawaii. His mother and father were both college graduates. He and his wife graduated from ivy league universities. What can either of them really know about being poor, working for minimum wage, or wondering where the money is going to come from to purchase your child's school clothes? They are out of touch with mainstream Americans.

Pat
Jul 9, 2008 11:05pm ET

Jessie Jackson is illiterate and Obama, the elitist, tolerates him just to get to elected. Obama is deceitful and McCann is weak. Why is McCain afraid? He is too passive and that scares us. By the way, who cares about Kristy Brinkley, let them keep going up on the price of gas and the whole country will be paralized, when we can't go to work and pay our taxes (the so called middle class). Money to subsidize the politicians retirement funds, while our 401's go to pot. Report on real issues, the Hollywood crowd does not pay our fuel bills or keep this country safe.

GeneseeFather
Jul 9, 2008 11:05pm ET

I cannot believe it. Many white people are agreeing with Rev. Jesse Jackson. Besides Al Sharpton Jesse is the man they love to hate. If you look at the comments by many that replied to this poll they are basically repeating like parrots what Karl Rove and Hillary Clinton (when she was a candidate) previously said. Obama is an elitist and they use racist remarks (like he wore the tribal clothes of his father's county over twenty years ago, or he met Frank Marshall Davis twenty years ago, or that Rev. Wright preached racism every Sunday for twenty years (he couldn't be bad every Sunday could he?), to justify their statements. If Obama can get relief from the energy crisis (will it take gas rationing for people to acknowledge this) or you can buy all the gas you want for $5.00 a gallon by the end of the month. If Obama can get a Democratic Congress to cap the credit card interest rates since many are using credit cards to pay for gas. If Obama and a Democratic Congress can reverse the mortgage crisis perhaps then these racist people can live like America use to be. At the present time some Americans are in a blind decline. Blind Decline is when so people have their brains in their fingers instead of their heads they cannot see that they are falling into a bottomless hole.

Linda
Jul 9, 2008 11:06pm ET

I agree, Obama turns his nose down on everyone because he think he's superior to all. The only reason he's moving to the center is to pull the wool over another set of voters. I don't understand why people can't see this. Why he gets away with being a chameleon is beyond me. He's that way in attitude, speeches, and politics. Obama is a simply an illusionist.

Duane
Jul 9, 2008 11:06pm ET

Greta, I have been watching your program diligently for a long time, and love it... However, your interview with Jesse Jackson this evening quickly became a campaign speech for Barrack Obama; AND you did nothing to stop it. I was/am very dissapointed in that. You now should allow someone supporting John McCain to appear on your program and speak for 20 minutes about John McCain. I will look for this to happen in the near future. If not I shall think twice before watching ON THE RECORD again.

tonyp878
Jul 9, 2008 11:06pm ET

He is a reverend....he has freedom of speech. LOL

Kevin
Jul 9, 2008 11:06pm ET

Obama thinks he's better than everyone else no matter what their race. He is arrogant and would make a horrible president. Go McCean!!!!!

Jul 9, 2008 11:06pm ET

Obama thinks he can smooth everyone over with his overemphisis on the use of "big" words in which he conveys undoubtedly in an effort to "appear" witty. Well Barach, the fact of the matter is, you may "appear" afluent, however, in my book you're about as smooth as sheet of sandpaper, and sharp as a bowling ball. You are turning everyone of all races, ages and genders OFF. You just don't know how to bring it. And that interview on ACCESS HOLLYWOOD?! Yikes. That's REALLY hitting rockbottom. For real.

Cathy Catalon
Jul 9, 2008 11:07pm ET

I think Jesse Jackson needs to be quiet and be Proud of him. I'm a 50 yr old Black female and I know what we as Blacks have been thru. It's time for Change give him a chance, He is better than what we may end up with.

Nan
Jul 9, 2008 11:08pm ET

There are some things we need to hear and I hate that Jesse Jackson goes against any other leader that speaks on things we as blacks need to hear (not all but many). J.J. doesn't represent all black people or all of our points of view. He has come at Obama like he came at Cosby when he addressed issues that concern our people. There was nothing wrong with saying that we need to stay in school. And by the way whites have always spoke to me with "Honey" or some other inappropriate remark. Comments to my children like they sure speak well. So what does that mean? I shake it off as being just an old southern white person.

lynne
Jul 9, 2008 11:10pm ET

Who was the man to whom Jackson was whispering these comments? His discomfort was evident even without the awareness that the excerpts from Jackson would become news.

Sharon
Jul 9, 2008 11:10pm ET

Honestly, it isn't about blacks, this is the first election where blue collar working class Americans have been talked down to as though they are a nasty word, yet they seek pander for their votes. Go figure, they fill the stadiums and send in their hard earned money to be told they are stupid. It is becoming abundantly clear that it is nearly impossible for any of these very well educated, very well off candidates to really empathize with the plight of working class people that cannot buy energy credits that allow them to bask in excess, they can barely afford to survive. There is a total disconnect between the people and the candidates on both sides.

Sharon
Jul 9, 2008 11:13pm ET

Honestly, it isn't about blacks, this is the first election where blue collar working class Americans have been talked down to as though they are a nasty word, yet they seek pander for their votes. Go figure, they fill the stadiums and send in their hard earned money to be told they are stupid. It is becoming abundantly clear that it is nearly impossible for any of these very well educated, very well off candidates to really empathize with the plight of working class people that cannot buy energy credits that allow them to bask in excess, they can barely afford to survive. There is a total disconnect between the people and the candidates on both sides.

Monaei
Jul 9, 2008 11:13pm ET

Sounds like Jesse has a bad case of envy. After all of his talk and rhetoric his personal life speaks volumes. He may feel that Obama talks down to black people but that can be easily clarified. Jackson however cheated on and betrayed his wife and had a child out of wedlock. What a poor example/role model for our black youth. If Jesse really was concerned about the stats: absentee black fathers, poor performance in black schools, the alarming unwed pregnancy rate..etc . then he should live what he believes..oops! I believe he did. His actions show it all. When he made these comments about Barack it just sounded like plain jealousy. Jesse Jackson is a poor leader and a poor representative for the black community. Let's not hide our heads in the sand. The black community has problems just like any other race. But why is it, that it is viewed as inflammatory if someone prominent in the black community (ex. Bill Cosby, Barack Obama) bring it to attention?! It's hard to fix a problem that you deny having. Jesse Jackson needs to QUIETLY work on the problems that our people are facing and quit trying to keep his name in the spotlight. This is why Jackson didn't get my vote years ago.

William H. Weber
Jul 9, 2008 11:13pm ET

For other political reasons, I am not going to vote for Mr. Obama, nevertheless, he's taking a no-nonsense approach tackling issues in the black community and he has brought forth frankness w/o taken away firmness in his messages. After all, to merely marginally note the numerous and underlining black problems that irk most people, is not a way to address these issues and it would be like brushing the dirt underneath the carpet. Also, whether or not he’s an elitist (I’ve an uncertainty about that), more importantly, it’s really an unrelated story.

No2Huessein
Jul 9, 2008 11:16pm ET

Tonya: Im glad you identified yourself and feel that Sen. Huessein is addressing issues that exist in the black community that you feel have been ignored by whites. I have friends that have absentee fathers and they seem to be just fine. It's not the goverments responsibilty to care for everyone who feels they dont have a fare shake at life. Our constitution gives us the Right to life, Liberty and the Prusuit of happiness. Life is what we make of it, not whats given to us.

K.Davis
Jul 9, 2008 11:19pm ET

We all need to remember that we will be judged by every word that comes out of our mouth by God, not Rev. Wright or Jackson.

Linda
Jul 9, 2008 11:26pm ET

When is everyone going to finally see that Obama is nothing but a racist liar? What is it going to take? How many chances does he get? I am not a total McCain fan, but to put someone in office like Obama scares the HECK out of me! Wake up America! Do your research...

ROBJONSON
Jul 9, 2008 11:36pm ET

Sen. Obama is willing to say whatever his audience wants to hear. Thus they will applaude and when it is shown on TV others will think he must be right. How can so many Americans believe someone who thinks wearing a lapel flag is showing sides. IT SHOULD SHOW SIDES. AMERICA AGAINST TERRORISTS. Guess Sen Obama is on the other side. Wake up America.

Kay C. - Pa.
Jul 9, 2008 11:40pm ET

Comments by Linda -- I do certainly agree with you about the obama/osama man. You are right when is AMERICA going to WAKEUP and see this unintelligent, uneducated, inexperienced, elitist and racist obama/osama is the biggest phony-balony. I don't know why or how this democratic party could put someone up for a candidate like this man. It is awful. Just a note months ago, I read on the net that Harry Belafonte (the 50's singer) said he couldn't endorse him because "he doesn't know anything about him". At least he had some brains, unlike Jackson and Sharpton and the rest of those democrats like Gore, Edwards and the Kennedys. Good God these people are mislead. WAKE UP ALL YOU AMERICANS. PLEASE DON'T GIVE OUR COUNTRY AWAY. VOTE MCCAIN.

Kay C. - Pa.
Jul 9, 2008 11:43pm ET

Comments by Linda -- I do certainly agree with you about the obama/osama man. You are right when is AMERICA going to WAKEUP and see this unintelligent, uneducated, inexperienced, elitist and racist obama/osama is the biggest phony-balony. I don't know why or how this democratic party could put someone up for a candidate like this man. It is awful. Just a note months ago, I read on the net that Harry Belafonte (the 50's singer) said he couldn't endorse him because "he doesn't know anything about him". At least he had some brains, unlike Jackson and Sharpton and the rest of those democrats like Gore, Edwards and the Kennedys. Good God these people are mislead. WAKE UP ALL YOU AMERICANS. PLEASE DON'T GIVE OUR COUNTRY AWAY. VOTE MCCAIN.

Know thy enemy
Jul 10, 2008 12:20am ET

That's why I check out Fox News. Unfair, unbalanced. Most of the on air personalities are liers, crooks and ignorant. O'Reilly - Where is the Peabody Award he bragged about? LIER, BLOW-HARD Morris - Sharing classified info with a prostitute. IMMORAL Geraldo - Made a 23 hour trip in Afganistan in 3 hours during the war to bathe in the glory of the U.S. Military. When his report was proven to be bogus, he WANTED TO fight the person who outted him. PHONY, LIER, BLOW-HARD. North - Iran-Contra. Selling weapons to the enemy. Our boys may be facing those weapons soon. LIER, TRAITOR, CONVICT. Don't get me started on that drug addict Limbaugh. HYPOCRITE. Us dummies got what we deserved. BUSH. Lets open our minds. WHEN IS JESSIE GOING TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT FOR HIS ILLEGITIMATE CHILD? I THINK JESSIE TOOK THIS PERSONNALLY. AS HE SHOULD. I don't feel talked down to at all. Some people just can't handle the truth after BUSH's lies. Go Obama! YOU PEOPLE NEED LIFTING UP. THAT'S WHAT OBAMA DOES.

Rob
Jul 10, 2008 12:38am ET

Of course he does....he's half white! Ok, that was supposed to be funny so don't take as a racial slam...like I know you will because thats what we like to do. What makes me more upset is that there are boxes for african american, hispanic, and asian on surveys and that forces me to check the white box. I'm not white....I'm polish-american!!!! Besides, what's all the crap about race about anyway....if Barack is elected....he will NOT be the first black president.....he'll be the first half african american president! If you're only talking about the color of his skin then you're pushing it to call if the first really tan president.

Fred Swanson
Jul 10, 2008 1:14am ET

From what I've seen lately most of the "black" politicians talk down to their people maybe because they don't consider themselves to be "black"

Dalton
Jul 10, 2008 1:17am ET

Wake up America! Obama is not a black american. He is dark skin but not a black American. Obama is Moslem! He knows nothing about black american history and does not identify with them but he will use them to get what he wants. If he becomes President, there are going to be a lot of sick Americans and a lot of angry black americans. Wake up America!

an american
Jul 10, 2008 1:23am ET

I believe Senator Obama has hit the nail on the head.Personal reponsibilty is one of the biggest steps toward a better black community!

Bank Of Bob
Jul 10, 2008 1:34am ET

Barack Hussein Obama is an pious, arrogant elitist. His ego will stop at nothing to win, which he really believes he will. We shall see. The Democrats will lose the White House again because of poor choices and nominating a far left liberal who is out of touch. Obama and the dems just don't get it. America just cannot afford four years of this man. What will he do a 3AM in a crisis? Have tea and crumpets with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad? Change I cannot believe in. What a hypocrite. A typical Washington insider politician who speaks of changing Washington politics. It saddens me that many cannot see through to the truth about Obama.The good thing is that John McCain, an honorable man will be the next President of the United States.

ShirleyS
Jul 10, 2008 1:40am ET

Obama has been talking down to Black folks since he first said that black folks should stop giving children fried chicken for breakfast. I grew up in a home where we had a mother and father but we had sausage sandwiches for lunch. For a poor black child growing up in the Pittsburgh ghetto of Homewood Brushton, I was happy to have food. He's biracial but for some reason he always feels that he has to give instruction to the black community. Who does he think he is and where did he get the notion that we want his opinion. I live in a Chicago suburb and until he ran for Senator I didn't know who he was. I still don't know what great thing he's done that makes him think he was ready to run for the highest office in this land. I don't know him , but what I know I don't trust.

JUST PLAIN DUMB TALK
Jul 10, 2008 1:56am ET

KNOW THE ENEMY: You sure have enough negatives to say about everyone but Obama is flawless? Why don't you try reading his books. If you had any knowledge or read anything you'd include Mr. Obama, White Hater, Muslim, Commy Lover in your tyrade. You only believe what you want and since Obama gets your legs to shakin you'd not believe the truth if it hit you between the eyes! Grow Up & Smell The Flowers.

CRYBABYS
Jul 10, 2008 2:04am ET

CATHY CARLTON: Unless you've been a slave let me state that ALL people have been through hard times. Life is what "YOU" make it. Its no one else's responsibility. Bill Cosby told it like it is and people didn't like it. "PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY". I'm white and I've been denied jobs due to age. EVERYONE experiences a sort of descrimination. SOME just like to use theirs to blame everything on others. THere are some familys facing cancer, there are some that have children with cancer or disabilities, some who lose their jobs due to cutbacks. Than there are many who keep having kids out of wedlock or fail to stay in school than are dumb enough to wonder why they can't seem to get ahead in a job or wind up with us tax payers paying their way. Unless your "born" rich, life is a challenge for ALL people. I just get sick of hearing about how it is only for "black" people. Like somehow they are the only ones who have ever suffered. I'm Grandma scrubbed floors and took in borders and died at 62 because of her heart after her husband died in his 30's and she had 5 children to support. Quit feeling sorry for yourself; there are always people with worse than yourself.

TOO DUMB TO VOTE I THINK!
Jul 10, 2008 2:09am ET

GENESEEFATHER: If you don't believe all of his associations up till and running through the beginning of his campaign aren't important your too ignorant to even vote. Your statement was crude and elitist yourself. Do you think that people havn't done more investigating than just Fox? Why don't YOU try reading Obama's books. Maybe you'll wisen up. If you don't get your head out of the sand your going to choke! Its fools like you that will be voting Obama in and bringing this country to its knees. Your a big fool!

JJS
Jul 10, 2008 2:17am ET

"THOSE" that voted nobama IN is the why nobama of all the drama :-( nobama is atop because those that think like him have pushed him atop. What ever happened to moral values/common sense/ and WISE decisions !!! Yes !!! It is very BLACK & WHITE and will always be...the two will never mix; that's why black is black/white is white/blue is blue/ red is red/yellow is yellow/green is green/purple is purple/orange is orange/brown is brown/ and Color is Color........... we identify by COLOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHICH EQUALS = R A C E.... Why all the fuss ??? We did it and we, the American people, will pay for our doings... No one is exempt from the BAD choices made in this political maze. No one agrees with anyone and the focus is on 'people' and not the conditions the people had made in this world we exist in. When GOD was taken out of schools/public places/and homes; what does that leave holding..........get real..........The prince of the world is satan and all of his demons ~~~~~ Two Words : GODLY & UnGodly............. Remember one thing, the creator is greater than the creation. The very sight of nobama and the sound of this man is yuck and sick along with his supporters and his so-called funny family :-( What DRAMA ????

Corrine
Jul 10, 2008 2:18am ET

ANN: We were traveling today and I heard this on the radio. Was rather shocked at how the media even FOX hasn't brought this out. And these people still don't get it??!!! From the very beginning of his life until a month or 2 again he was right in there with the radicals UNTIL it wasn't helping his campaign. Do some people not have an ounce of brain matter to see this? With many its all about his "color" and they will not see the truth if it bit them. I can tell by a few of the posts. The moral character of a person means nothing. They believe his lies AND think everyone but them will be paying the high price. God Help Us. Whats laughable Ann is that so many blame Fox as if what Fox state are lies and un-important. Such stupid comments.

Jeannie
Jul 10, 2008 2:18am ET

Barack Hussein Obama is a narsistic ass, who thinks he is 'hot shit' with that arrogant strut of his. Oh yeah he can read from the monitor in front of him and deliver an eleqoent speech, but one on one he stumbles and sticks his big black-muslim foot in his mouth every time. My God why in the hell did the DNC let him even run? He doesn't know who the hell he is himself, so how can the American people know? His big-mouthed, negative WIFE and yes, I will call her stupid, because that's the way she talks...i don't care how much education she has, when she speaks what she says is a real downer!! She's ugly too. Cindy McCain is a 'Class Act' and everyone knows it. Jessee Jackson may just have someone "cut off Obama's nuts" as he stated. Jerahmiah Wright probably feels the same way about Obama too, if he would tell the truth. Sounds to me like the black people are getting their fill of BHO and righfully so, if they have any intelligence at all, then they will see that he thinks he is above all of them as well as he thinks he is above eveyone. God. I hope the Chicago Machine doesn't pull a crooked tatic again to get their Democrat elected....this guy is ALL WRONG FOR AMERICA AND FOR THE WORLD. Geez, WAKE UP AMERICA!!! This election scares the hell out of me and everyone i hear talking about it.

EBOBYFLASH
Jul 10, 2008 2:32am ET

Why didn't Obama got to the southside of Chicago where his political career was born and nurtured when he saw that he was about to win the primaries???? NOOOOO! He took his elitist fannie to IOWA! He thanked Iowans for his political success. He now lives in Hyde Park and take bike rides with his family along the shore caring very little about te poor people he used to help him along the way. He bailed on Trinity Church. But they were there for him when he wanted a place to be among the who's who in Chicago. Rev, Wright was his main man then. But he doesn't need him anymore just like he doesn't think two $hits about th people he claimed he helped as a "community organizer"...what's that?? Anyway, America hsa social ilss not just blacks. But to tell blacks that they need to clean up their act sounds good to non-blakcs and makes him seem "alright" and a candidate for all the people. But he doesn't go into any other racial or ethnic setting and talk jive to them. But he banks on the average black not being smart enoug to know when they are being EXPLOITED for political reasons. Axelrod probably told Obama to blast the blacks from their church pulpits all they do is say AMEN.

Jul 10, 2008 2:37am ET

yes, he talks down to everyone; stutters & stammers when no teleprompter is in front of him to any unprepared question. Great author of "the audacity of hope" & "dreams of my father"- who is muslim. over3/4 arab; less than 1/4 african......not african-american. the only american about him is from his white mother,whom he rejects... He wants to "change" things. What? speak up about what change! he's a total hypocrit!