I really think Elizabeth needs to think before she speak. Yes we can all have opinions but hers is so stupid. We as people no matter what position we have or what position we're running for can't control the things other people say that we're connected to. An example the wives that have been with their political husbands for 15 to 20 years and they make a racial comment or sleep with a hooker, just because the wife has been there does that mean they stand for the same thing? Get real! What Pastor Wright said is really no different from what Martin Luther King said 40 years ago! Blacks have been treated bad and it is high time to end this racial nonsence. Is is wrong for blacks to state the injustice and racial facts? No! But the media and white America is trying so hard to pull some kind of dirt up on the future President Mr. Obama that they are reaching for anything. Future President Mr. Obama has made it very clear where he stands on racism and change. Joy made a comment about the Catholic church that was really good. All that's going on in that church should all Catholics be judged for continuing to go? You Elizabeth with your job, if the T.V. company starts representing something you don't believe in, would you walk away? Please. Like I said, get real. Racism is real and still alive and just because blacks speak on it and express our feelings it's wrong to you. Your comment made it seem that our future President Mr. Obama has been closed up in this church for 20 years with no outside life and only getting teaching on how white America has treated blacks and that maybe he is apart of some BBB(Black, Black, Black) society! How about this, speak on how John McCain has maybe married a family member or cheated on his wife, but we don't know what his wife is thinking because her facial expression is always the same! There's a topic for you.

African Americans are the only ones making it a race issue they want to play the victim 24/7 The only reason ppl are standing up for Barrack is bc he plays the race card. Alan Keyes is 100% black but he doesn't play the race card he worries about the morals of the country

I live on west coast and I am definitely liberal. I think that Elizabeth is free to speak her opinion but who wants to hear it. As a white woman married to a black man with 3 biracial children, I can very easily say from experience racism STILL exists. Black people can have negative views towards white folks but that does not mean racism (racism=race + power). Last time I checked Black people are the minority in this country! It wasn't until a few years ago that all states made it legal for interracial marriages. And yes, an ounce of black blood makes you black in this country.

Are you white people telling me that you have no relatives who are racially ignorant. Do you still love them. My own father I know has very distorted views of all races but I still love him and obviously don't share most of his opinions of these matters.

Last, what is wrong with critiquing this country. Republics are all about giving tax breaks to the rich. They pretend to be religious to get religious right, but people like our president could care less about morality. Look at his own white trash daughters. They have about as morality as I have in my pinky finger.

I hope this country is ready for a black president or a woman president! Because we need change. It is time to start helping every American out not just the filthy rich.

Oh and white woman your hands shake because you can't understand how someone could have talk so much hatred. Good thing you were not a black man in the south not very long ago because your body would shaking from the noose around your neck while everyone white person around cheered. WAKE UP TO REALITY AND LEARN A LITTLE ABOUT OUR NOT SO DISTANT PAST!!! THIS COUNTRY IS NOT PERFECT SO GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE CLOUDS! THIS WHOLE THING IS BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION BECAUSE WHITE PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO HAVE A BLACK MAN AS PRESIDENT AND THIS IS THE ONLY DIRT THE REPUBLICANS COULD FIND! OBAMA DOES NOT SUPPORT THE REVERENDS RACIST REMARKS .

Democrats-y pick on Elizabeth so - aren't u guys s u say the true exponents of free speech - is speech free as long as it is pro-democrats? This is the reason many of us out here in Asia tend to side with the republican viewpoint, (not on the war though). But voting for the war and standing by the cause is not the "sumtotal" of a republican. Republicans by far, are less antagonistic, less unfair and more importantly, less scary. Anyone who does not agree with u (the democrate) is stupid or a fool or should be fired from her job. Hey where is that great belief that the USA is truly a democratic nation with complete individual freedom? There seems to be a movement to change the political palor of USA to "democratish" or "left-wingish". Please do not write me insulting me or whatever, I am not coming back here. Too much agro! ;) Peace to All

It's about time that everyone realized that Barack Obama cannot tell his Minister what to say and how to say it. As for E. Hasselbeck, she needs to grow up and stop being so damned naieve or is it just plain stupid?
She needs to be somewhere other than "The View". I watch only to see Whoopi, Joy and Sheri...everytime she or B. Walters open their mouths I hit the mute button.

Rev Wright was quoting US Ambassador Peck’s Sept 2001 appearance on Fox News in the “Coming home to roost” sound byte cherry picked from this sermon. The more I research the Reverend Wright and watch the complete sermons, I am convinced this is typical Rovian politics, just this time it is HRC and Mark Penn behind the whispers. This is a non story spun and spoonfed by the media for infotainment purposes.

Take the time to search on youtube for FULL sermons by the Rev. Wright. He is very inspirational

What is sad is that everyone is giving Barack Obama a hard time for what another man said. Everyone on this board has heard someone say something offensive about another race, gender or religion and yet keep those people in their circle, even if they don't agree with them. We all have our own mind. Don't be like Elliot Spitzer people! Going after prostitution in public and going to a prostitute in private. Don't be a hypocrite. Let Barack speak for himself. He is a great man. Vice-President Chaney said "so!" When asked a question about America's opposition to the war. That is un-patriotic as it gets. He doesn't care about what we think. Yet, you guys are talking about a sermon that happened 2 or 3 years ago. If you REALLY love this country, close your eyes and listen to what is being said by the canidates. Don't worry about the color or gender of someone or your past fears. Let's grow together and save our wonderful country. Vote for the person that says what your heart feels. Only you can make that choice.

Obama is down to earth, a regular person just like us. He has the same cares, the same wants, the same dreams. Because he's so much like ordinary people, he listens more to our dreams, our wants, our desires, instead of all these Washington-insiders.

If people want someone who'll fight for them, who'll make the US a better place to live in, who'll change the wrongs and improve the rights, who'll have the world be our friend and us be good world citizens again, then Obama's your President.

If you just want more of the same, then Hillary or McCain will do fine.

FACT: On Feb 2, 2000 George W Bush visited an unapologetically racist, anti-Catholic school whose founder called the Catholic church “a Satanic Cult”
“Bush faced questions about the speech almost as soon as he finished speaking. In response, he has said he opposes the school's policy on interracial dating and the comments of its leaders, but that HE DID NOT REGRET THE DESCISION TO SPEAK AT THE SCHOOL.” – Washington Post Feb 27, 2000 – look it up!

FACT: Jerry Falwell BLAMED AMERICA FOR 9/11 and after that, continued to call the White House regarding policy AND the received calls from the administration regarding policy! – NPR 6/30/06 CNN 9/14/01

FACT: Rudy Giuliani accepted the endorsement of Pat Robertson who preached that Israeli prime minister Sharon’s stroke was God’s punishment – CNN 2/6/06

It’s obvious that those pretending outrage at Obama’s relationship to people with offensive views are clearly a result of their personal bigotry. Who called for Bush's impeachment after affiliating himself with RACISTS? Where was the anger over top Republicans associating with biased groups? You won’t find those on 168 hour (7 days) continuous loop on certain biased television networks and radio talk shows who should just own up to their own obvious racism.

Oh, ANGRY WHITE WOMAN - your story is a total crock -is this some kind of form letter Repubs are spreading?The story angry white-woman claims to have happened to her is a well circulated anecdote that’s been published several times over, including in “Christian” handouts of inspirational quotes.

you are all kunts

I just want to tell Elizabeth that many people agreeing with what you said.

If Sen, Obama didn't even open his mouth to object when he heard the word GD America repeatedly for the last 20 years, what make you think he will do anything to defends our country when other nations attack us?

Sorry, I cannot trust Sen. Obama. I was not the one that bring this on, he did. He was there for 20 and some years and did nothing. I will not vote for a person I cannot trust.

About Elizabeth Hasselbeck, I like what she said. I think many of us are still in shock. This will only get worse, not better. Something like this stay with us for ever. Who know what else Sen, Obama has in his closet?

People always focus on racism as being a "white" against "black" situation. When will the world come to grips with the fact that racism exists between ALL races, and that does include "black" against "white".

Dear Angry White Woman. Had you ever been called a *n#gg&r* and treated like a second hand citizen and stripped of your human rights, I might think what you had to say has some merit, but it doesn't. I am a white woman, and I know that Sen. Obama's pastor doesn't speak for him. You cannot hold someone accountable for what someone else does. Too much has been made of this. See Gov. Mike Huckabee's response to Sen. Barack Obama's speech on YouTube. Huckabee is a pastor himself and he said we need to 'cut some slack' to people who have been mistreaded in America. Sen. Barack Obama will make an excellent president, I can't wait for that day. God Bless America and Sen. Obama.

Geez, come on. Obama is as much white as he is black, but most people choose to focus on the "black part" because those were the dominant genes. Do you think people would be making such a big deal if he "looked white"? People are angry because he continued to attend a church who's pastor has negative views. What is he supposed to do, cut all ties and affiliations with every oganization and person that has an opposing viewpoint or opinion? If that were the case, he would be accused of being too rigid and closed minded because he was not respectful of others and their right to an opinion. To Angry White Woman: I guess we live in a free society where everyone is entitled to their own opinion as long as it coincides with our own personal beliefs. We don't want to hear about anyone else's opposing opinions because their wrong. Sen. Obama has his own mind as we all do. Can you honestly say that you have listened to every sermon preached by your pastor and changed your ways accordingly? Many pastors preach godliness. IF we all lived our lives in accordance with their sermons, we would have a country full of saints and race wouldn't even be an issue.