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To: JohnM who wrote (62320)	4/29/2008 9:30:27 AM
From: Dale Baker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541755

For me, this kerflfuffle doesn't rise to the level of being worth spending time to form detailed views. It's too ridiculous and detached from what our national elections should be about. As Karen's quote aptly summed up, the country is acting like small people dwelling on small things. That we do this while big issues are burning down around our ears is both fascinating and repugnant at the same time. But we seem to love our fears and divisions more than trying to overcome them. Rove must be a happy man; his campaign style has now become the dominant paradigm, perhaps for decades to come. Sad, isn't it?

To: JohnM who wrote (62320)	4/29/2008 9:38:08 AM
From: Mary Cluney	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541755

<<<But the appearance in Washington Monday morning, changed all that. At least that's where my thinking is now. The distance between Wright's views and Obama's views is now distinctly drawn. I, personally, as I said to Rambi, have no problem separating those. Nor do I have a problem seeing the good that came out of the Trinity Church, nor the mixed legacy that will be Wright's.>>> The problem as I see it is that much of what Rev Wright's message, and what he stands for, has been mischaracterized. The problem is complicated. For Obama to distance himself from the Rev Wright, he would have to disown much of who Obama has become. MSM in many ways is unfair. When it is unfair to your advantage and you don't complain, it becomes hard to complain when it goes against you. Change comes slowly, as it should.