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By JustSaying

October 14, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

John Lewis has done more to ENCOURAGE racism than any Wallace ever did. Who is the real racist, John?

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 14, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

Maybe the guy that called Obama “That One”?

Maybe the gal calling Obama a Terrorist?

Maybe half the people on these talk backs that spread the rumor that Obama is a fascist and a secret socialist Muslim?

Maybe you are.

You can disagree with Obama without being a racist, but after what I’ve seen on here the last few days, if I had to bet money, I’d lay odds you ARE a racist if you repeat any Republican talking point.

By STEPHEN

October 14, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

Thank you Mr. Lewis for speaking up and making a very valid point. Hearing people at those political rallys shouting out “Kill Him”, “Traitor” and “Get The Terrorist” while seeing some of their facial expressions definitely brought back images of some of those 60’s civil rights marches where you see people standing on the sides shouting racial slurs at the marchers.

For all who have had an opportunity to participate in any type of spirited rally where the speakers pump up the crowd, you know that it doesn’t take much for those situations to get out of hand if there are a few extremist in the crowd.

That goes for the supporters from both political parties (eliminate the hate speech). It is the responsibility of the speakers at the podiums to rein in and keep control of the crowds. I am glad to see that John McCain has recently been doing just that. He just needs to tell his VP running mate that she needs to also do the same thing.

By MidGADoctor

October 14, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this

A little history lesson: The Republican Party freed the slaves, most Democrats opposed emancipation. The Republican Party opposed segregation and Southern Democrats violently supported it. LBJ passed the Civil Rights act with a majority of Republicans supporting it and a majority of Democrats opposing it. Yet African-Americans vote lock step with the Democrats and accuse the Republicans of racism. Makes absolutely no sense.

By lennox

October 14, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

John Lewis’comments about John Mccain are right on point. McCain’s campaign is in disarray and doomed to failure when he picked Sara Palin as his running mate. Could you imagine her as President of the United States? McCain can only blame himself for the sad state of his campaign.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 14, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

The Republicans freed the slaves, and then impeached the VP that Lincoln set up, and then set lots of rich, fat cat carpet baggers who skull f’d the South for all of the money it was worth….

Which is why they Democrats in the south until they passed civil rights laws.

Most Republicans opposed showing any mercy to the South, viewing them as traitors.

And those Democrats that opposed it were the ancestors of the same Southerner’s that are now Republicans today?

African Americans vote lockstep with Democrats because Democrats give them stuff.

Republicans call them ‘gutter scum’ and don’t think they should be able to to vote. Republicans are the old Democrats.

By DR. ZXCYLONE

October 14, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

When McCain has to DEFEND his OPPONENT against his own rabid supporters, whipped into a frenzy of hatred by vague innuendo and deliberate misinformation, it speaks volumes about the desperate nature of his failing campaign.

By Cactus

October 14, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this

If you want to see someone that spouts racism just look at John Lewis, Jessie Jackson, and Al Sharpton, if they don’t there is no longer a job for them, and they can not rake in money thru extorsion and live high on the so called hog. The hog being the poor blacks.

By DR. ZXCYLONE

October 14, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this

When McCain has to DEFEND his OPPONENT against his own rabid supporters, whipped into a frenzy of hatred by vague innuendo and deliberate misinformation, it speaks volumes about the desperate nature of his failing campaign.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 14, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this

If I wanna see Racism, I’ll just look at YOU Cactus.

I’m here to heckle Republicans.

What’s your excuse? You’re not even attacking Obama.

You’re sitting on here calling poor black people hogs.

Gee.

How uplifting.

By TimesAChangin

October 15, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

What irony or more evidence of our decline. Worst week for the stock market and we are about to elect Obama.

Hey clowns. Clayton County is the great experiment. A mostly black county and how much crap do you hear about from down there compared to say Forsite(sp). There is no evidence at all to suggest Obama will improve the US. To the contrary. we will only sink further.

Thanks Southern Ancestors.

Thanks Abe. I bet you are turning over in your grave at the sorry state of things.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this

Having lived in Clayton County, I can indeed agree that a sorrier excuse for local government has never been seen.

Except perhaps the Georgia State Legislature.

And I think Abe is probably weeping like he is on the monument, rather than turning over.

No evidence to suggest Obama will improve things?

We could have put that talking dog from I, Chijuajua in the White House 8 years ago and ended up in better shape than we are now.

And Republicans WANT MORE OF THE SAME.

A handful are ‘returning to their conservative roots’ but that doesn’t mean saying something is bad is bad; no, they still put Party first, party above all and repeat talking points without thought substance or depth.

And there are far too many who believe them.

By MT

October 15, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

yet it is okay for McCain to point at Obama and say “that one”???

He didn’t even have the decency to look at Obama and address him by name. That looked soooo racist!!!

By thogwummpy

October 15, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this

John Lewis; like Julian Bond and a host of other “civil rights” icons…are huge BIGOTS that pitch tantrums if they don’t get their way…like little four-year olds. Bank this——if Lewis and Obama get their way; any who oppose their policies, can expect to eventually be arrested for it. Fascism is rapidly approaching folks…in the guise of “change”!

By Mike

October 15, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this

No, wummpy, Fascism is what we’ve had for the last 7 years. I’m looking for a return to democracy, respect for the constitution, and ideals this country was founded on.

By wegde

October 15, 2008 1:22 AM | Link to this

Lewis made a career, built a life , out of playing the race card, what did you expect? The one trick pony has spoken.That’s all he’s got. But don’t go too far, because when Obama actually starts getting criticized for something, you will be needed by your people to cry “racist white devils.” Over and over. It ‘s worked for years.

By John Stuart Mill

October 15, 2008 3:22 AM | Link to this

John Lewis was getting the crap beat out because he was fighting for his rights, but he is a racist? Why because he calls situations out? They are many icons of the civil rights movement who are out of touch with today but John Lewis not one of them. How can John Lewis play a race card by bringing up his own memories of true events? How many times has he cried racist white devils? I guess people see one black man and group every other black man with him together. The problem with America is people are not judged on their individual merits or mistakes, but are grouped together. And unfortunately for African Americans, they are always grouped with minority of their race. Timesachangin, what the hell Barack Obama and those clowns in Clayton county have in common other than they are Black?

As for a history lesson, for many years after the Civil War the Republican Party did receive a majority of the African American votes (from those who were not disenfranchised). 100 years ago from today the parties ideologies were the exact opposite. The Republican was the more progressive party while the Democratic Party was the party of less federal government and less government regulation. Todays Republican Party is a far cry from the one Lincoln ran as.

By terri

October 15, 2008 4:54 AM | Link to this

What I can’t figure out is what are all the race baiters, Jesse, Al, John, etc., going to do if Obama wins. They really can’t use racism anymore. I guess they’ll all be out of jobs……..

By bill

October 15, 2008 5:50 AM | Link to this

It is amazing how people will open their mouths (keyboard) without having any knowledge of what they are saying. A person who goes by MidGaDoctor thinks that the Republican party that freed the slaves is the same one we are experiencing today? Several people who describe John Lewis as a racist who has made a career out of being one.
I am a 62 year old white man who will vote for Obama, due in large part to the Republican party’s total lack of character, absence of meaningful policy as it relates to the future of this country, and my belief that the Democratic party values every American, not just the “chosen few”. John Lewis has worked his entire life to make this a better country and his views are usually on target. His latest views are validated when you hear McCain’s supporters screaming “off with his head”, “terrorist”, etc. Thank you, John Lewis, for taking exception…shouldn’t we all?

By DAN DEACON

October 15, 2008 6:39 AM | Link to this

John Lewis is nothing more than an instigator to create false images of the McCain/Palin ticket. His credibility is no more than that of the racist black panthers and the group ACORN, that’s illegally registered tens of thousand of black and low income, unedcuated voters to vote for Obama. This investigation is ongoing and LEWIS SUPPORTS THIS GROUP.

Obama was in fact palling around with terrorists. To say he wasn’t is disengenuous and misleading. Therefore, John Lewis has verifed he is racist by being one sided and making outlandish statements like he has made about McCain. How dare him!! Lewis is a nobody that can’t hardly talk, much less have substance to what he says.

People that support racist and unethical groups like ACORN, such as John Lewis have no place in our government. Vote out Lewis. Ask for a impeachment of his office. Demand a reputable individual represent us.

By Slick

October 15, 2008 6:41 AM | Link to this

This response from John Lewis simply goes to prove he is the racist everybody thought he was and has been for years! McCain had the guts to call him on it and he STILL says he stands by his statement!

Blacks will NEVER be equal members of society until they can live what Dr. King dreamt about and consider others by the content of their character instead of the color of their skin!

Too bad John Lewis has spent a lifetime seeking equality that he will never find because he doesn’t understand this simple point. I pity you, John Lewis!

By daduke

October 15, 2008 6:43 AM | Link to this

Boy, it would be nice if just one of you idiots knew what the word RACIST meant. Look it up. That word is too overused. people need to wake up and understand the socialist punk BaCrap Osama is going to be President and for the first time since John Kennedy was in the White House, theres going to be an ugly black chick in the Presidents bed. At least the socialist could have given us something decent to look at the next 4 years, maybe he can get rid of Michele ” I look like a damn maid” Osama and steal Beyonce from Jay Z.

By DAN DEACON

October 15, 2008 6:53 AM | Link to this

I think everyone should contact John Lewis to denounce his racist behavior. You can contact him at his website @ http://www.house.gov/formjohnlewis/contact.html

It’s time you started voicing your opinions against Lewis based on his repeated irresponsible acts. Take a moment to let this moronic, can’t do nothing but pull the race card idiot know how you object to his racist remarks.

Do it now: http://www.house.gov/formjohnlewis/contact.html

By kiddingme

October 15, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

The fortunate black race living in America versus Africa are worse than terrorist. They want to destroy their own country and kill the people that work so they don’t have to. I would be willing and so would most whites to purchase a country and let them move to it and they can have total control. That county would not last 20 years. I never owned a slave but me and my future children and their children will be treated like we did. BLACKS ARE TERRORIST AND I CALL FOR ALL WHITES TO REALIZE YOU CANNOT DEAL WITH THEM.

By My Two Cents

October 15, 2008 6:58 AM | Link to this

Every time John Lewis opens his mouth he spits out venom and hatred. He is so dated and out of touch…why do you people keep electing him?

By Eric

October 15, 2008 7:02 AM | Link to this

daduke

There you go lusting after black women like your slave master fore fathers.

By DAN DEACON

October 15, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

Here’s a smoking gun that Obama is tied to ACORN. He spoke at this ACORN, along with *Deepak Bhargava with ACORN who lobbied Clinton for loosening up lending criteria on the Community Reinvestment Act and sued banks to make bad mortgage loans to low income people who could not afford them causing the housing crisis we now have, rally that said he was going to have ACORN meetings to shape his presidential campaign. *You won’t be shocked if you already know Obama who Obama really is but if not you will be irreverantly shocked at this Obama tie and endorsement of ACORN. http://boortz.com/more/video/obamaacornshape_agenda.html

By HMMMMM

October 15, 2008 7:12 AM | Link to this

A bigot would be a closer definition. I can’t understand how in the world people like this are elected. Mind boggling.

By Lewis Right

October 15, 2008 7:19 AM | Link to this

Palin is naive and McCain is unstable. The latest polls show that their attack dog tactics backfired and losing the battle rapidly. Palin needs to learn the art of diplomacy.

By DAN DEACON

October 15, 2008 7:22 AM | Link to this

Try this link SMOKING GUN…OBAMA TIED TO VOTER FRAUD GROUP ACORN.. http://boortz.com/more/video/obamaacornshape_agenda.html

By jedclampette

October 15, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this

John Lewis is probably a good man but one dumb congressman like many of the congressional black caucus members. A republican president signed the emancipation proclamation; set in motion a war(Civil) to free the slaves; freed the slaves; passed amendments to the constitution forbiding slavery; most blacks were republican until the 1960; Democrats started the KKK; Democrats passed Jim Crow laws; Republicans started the NAACP; Most Southern Democrat voted against the 1964 Civil rights acts and black joined this party in record numbers and the black family has went to H&lL every since.

Here is the voting record for the 1964 civil rights act

The original House version:

And John Lewis wants people to take him seriously.

By Debbie

October 15, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this

Todays Zogby Reuters Poll

http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE49D0WE20081015?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&rpc=22&sp=true

HEMPSTEAD, New York (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a 4-point national lead over Republican John McCain as the White House rivals head into their final debate, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.

Obama leads McCain 48 percent to 44 percent among likely U.S. voters in the latest four-day tracking poll, down slightly from Obama’s 6-point advantage on Tuesday. The poll has a margin of error of 2.9 percentage points.

By Debbie

October 15, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this

Don’t recall Lewis condemning the hate filled, racist sermons preached by Rev. Wright.

Guess Lewis and others think it is ok to be racist if you are African American.

By k4

October 15, 2008 7:31 AM | Link to this

Uh, wasn’t Wallace a Democrat?

By DAN DEACON

October 15, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this

OKAY, the link that I want you to see apparently isn’t going to work, so go here then scroll down to 3/4 way of the page to “OH AND BY THE WAY” headline, then click the link that says “take a look at this little video”.

http://boortz.com/nuze/200810/10132008.html

If you insert underscores where I’ve indicated, you could use the link below.

http://boortz.com/more/video/obama(insert and underscore here)acorn(insert and underscore here)shape)insert and underscore here)_agenda.html

By James Etheridge

October 15, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this

People are right about John Lewis. He is indeed a racist and keeps racism going at every opportunity. In every discussion he manages to inject something racist. He does it on the floor of the House if lunch is discussed. How he keeps getting elected is beyond me. I suppose by the rest of the black racists. I am sick of hearing the Alabama and George Wallace Crap. Let’s discuss all of the Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles killings and rapes by the blacks. We can’t do that though, the gutless media will not print it.

By k4

October 15, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this

Uh, wasn’t Wallace a Democrat?

By sarge

October 15, 2008 7:39 AM | Link to this

Move over McKinney you have company !

By Slick

October 15, 2008 7:39 AM | Link to this

Wallace was a Democrat but don’t confuse the issue Mr. Lewis raised with the facts! In fact, if you are critical of Obama, you are a racist, plain and simple! The facts only get in the way of that conclusion too!

Had Hillary been the nominee, any criticism of her would have been labled ‘sexist’ regardless of the content.

Again, blacks will never achieve equality until they grow up enough to live by the same rules they wish to impose on everyone else in society. Ain’t happening!

By Debbie

October 15, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this

Wallace was a Democrat. The last two times he was re-elected, it was because of the African American vote….Let Lewis explain that one.

By Reason for Lewis' Racism

October 15, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this

John Lewis and the rest don’t want racism to end..because that would mean the end of “special treatment and entitlements”. PERIOD. Racism would go away if everyone stopped talking about it. The Civil War was fought over TAXATION and states rights, not slavery. The north had slaves. The first slave ship was built in Massachusetts. Get your facts straight. John Lewis, Jesse Jackson and the rest make their MILLIONS off of the race card.

By Uncle Boris

October 15, 2008 7:47 AM | Link to this

It is becoming increasingly evident that John Lewis is either a doddering old fool or a blithering idiot.

He is sounding more like Cynthia McIdiot and less like Martin Luther King every time he opens his mouth.

By george

October 15, 2008 7:47 AM | Link to this

John Lewis is an idiot. It’s all about RACE…he’s made a good living by virtue of his association with MLK…nothing more. He wouldn’t know how to handle a real job.

By Phil

October 15, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

Will someone please print a book on what the code words for being a racist are. It seems to me that it might be anything in the dictionary or the veiws of one person.

By Copyleft

October 15, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this

The southern Democratic party used to be the party of bigotry… until the Civil Rights Act, when they all switched over to the Republican Party, who welcomed them with open arms and a Southern Strategy crafted by noble and honest Richard M. Nixon.

The South remains Republican today for the same reason. A lot of folks are ticked at John Lewis for pointing out the obvious truth—that bigotry and hate are the rule, not the exception, in the fanatical McCain camp.

By Bobby

October 15, 2008 7:50 AM | Link to this

John Lewis exudes racism. He stabbed Hillary in the back to support a man for the color of his skin rather than his character. For John Lewis to compare someone to George Wallace is nothing more than the pot calling the kettle black.

By george

October 15, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

John Lewis is an idiot. It’s all about RACE…he’s made a good living by virtue of his association with MLK…nothing more. He wouldn’t know how to handle a real job.

By debbie

October 15, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

JESSE JACKSON: Under Obama ‘decades of putting Israel’s interests first’ would end…

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10142008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/theojesseknows133450.htm?page=0

By FED UP

October 15, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

I AM SICK OF YOU REPUBLICANS BEING ABLE TO DISH OUT WHATEVER YOU WANT AND THEN WHEN SOMEONE GIVES IT BACK TO YOU, YOU START ALL THIS WHINING. MCCAIN’S CAMPAIGN IS RIDICULOUS. HE IS SO DESPERATE. ALL HE CAN DO KNOW IS START LIES AND MAKE STUPID ACCUSATIONS BECAUSE HE KNOWS HE IS NOT GOING TO WIN. A MCCAIN-PALIN ADMIN WOULD BE DEVASTATING TO OUR COUNTRY. IF YOU HAVE ANY SENSE, YOU WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA.

By marise

October 15, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

You people scare me!! Why is it that this country is so caught up on RACE?!! Forget that Mr. Obama is black and Mr. McCain is white, this race should not be about that!!

Besides, it is my fear that some dumb idiot will try and hurt Mr. Obama if he is elected, and that if Mr. McCain wins and can’t serve then think about what we’re stuck with!

I don’t care who wins there isn’t a whole lot either of these guys can do to turn things around. But again lets not make this about RACE!!!!!!

By 1313

October 15, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this

John Lewis’s comments were needed because the main stream media was not going to say anything. This situation was going to continue until someone did something stupid. You dim-witted Georgia people ought to be ashamed that you would rather wish harm on someone instead of having an intelligent,adult presidential election. Georgia look at your state it is not paradise, Mexican Mafia moving in,School system with no superintendent,police officers with criminal records,governer with no clue, see what happens when you don’t have effective leadership. No one spoke up for Jesus when he was being cruxified, but he stated “forgive them for they know not what they do”

By stan

October 15, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

off with his head,kill him,racial bombs,calling him a terrorist,these are things i heard with my own ears at McCain,Palin rallies.Is John Lewis stating the obvious or is he just making these things up.Instead of focusing on the messenger you people would be better of dealing with the Mess. Its gotten so bad that even John McCain is embarrassed.

By Debbie

October 15, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

Lewis did not condemn Rev. Wright’s racist, hate filled sermons. He is a hypocrite that believes that it is ok to be racist if you are African American.

I am sick of the double standard…

McCain-Palin have told no lies. Barack Hussein Obama is the one that has told lies about ACORN, Ayers, Wright,and others…

By JerryT

October 15, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

Yeah, I’m sure John Lewis is looking forward to more “special treatment”. Give ‘em more of what we gave Rosa Parks! And MLK! Banks are sometimes pretty good at not giving mortgages to “the rest” in certain neighborhoods. That’s special treatment!

Civil War: What “states right” was the South fighting for? The first slave ship has nothing to do with your argument. It’s the last slaves that were the issue.

By Debbie

October 15, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

JESSE JACKSON: Under Obama ‘decades of putting Israel’s interests first’ would end…

PREPARE for a new America: That’s the message that the Rev. Jesse Jackson conveyed to participants in the first World Policy Forum, held at this French lakeside resort last week.

He promised “fundamental changes” in US foreign policy - saying America must “heal wounds” it has caused to other nations, revive its alliances and apologize for the “arrogance of the Bush administration.”

The most important change would occur in the Middle East, where “decades of putting Israel’s interests first” would end.

Jackson believes that, although “Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades” remain strong, they’ll lose a great deal of their clout when Barack Obama enters the White House.

“Obama is about change,” Jackson told me in a wide-ranging conversation. “And the change that Obama promises is not limited to what we do in America itself. It is a change of the way America looks at the world and its place in it.”

Jackson warns that he isn’t an Obama confidant or adviser, “just a supporter.” But he adds that Obama has been “a neighbor or, better still, a member of the family.” Jackson’s son has been a close friend of Obama for years, and Jackson’s daughter went to school with Obama’s wife Michelle.

“We helped him start his career,” says Jackson. “And then we were always there to help him move ahead. He is the continuation of our struggle for justice not only for the black people but also for all those who have been wronged.”

Will Obama’s election close the chapter of black grievances linked to memories of slavery? The reverend takes a deep breath and waits a long time before responding.

“No, that chapter won’t be closed,” he says. “However, Obama’s victory will be a huge step in the direction we have wanted America to take for decades.”

Jackson rejects any suggestion that Obama was influenced by Marxist ideas in his youth. “I see no evidence of that,” he says. “Obama’s thirst for justice and equality is rooted in his black culture.”

But is Obama - who’s not a descendant of slaves - truly a typical American black?

Jackson emphatically answers yes: “You don’t need to be a descendant of slaves to experience the oppression, the suffocating injustice and the ugly racism that exists in our society,” he says. “Obama experienced the same environment as all American blacks did. It was nonsense to suggest that he was somehow not black enough to feel the pain.”

Is Jackson worried about the “Bradley effect” - that people may be telling pollsters they favor the black candidate, but won’t end up voting for him?

“I don’t think this is how things will turn out,” he says. “We have a collapsing economy and a war that we have lost in Iraq. In Afghanistan, we face a resurgent Taliban. New threats are looming in Pakistan. Our liberties have been trampled under feet … Today, most Americans want change, and know that only Barack can deliver what they want. Young Americans are especially determined to make sure that Obama wins.”

He sees a broad public loss of confidence in the nation’s institutions: “We have lost confidence in our president, our Congress, our banking system, our Wall Street and our legal system to protect our individual freedoms… I don’t see how we could regain confidence in all those institutions without a radical change of direction.”

Jackson declines to be more concrete about possible policy changes. After all, he insists, he isn’t part of Obama’s policy team. Yet he clearly hopes that his views, reflecting the position of many Democrats, would be reflected in the policies of an Obama administration.

On the economic front, he hopes for “major changes in our trading policy.”

“We cannot continue with the open-door policy,” he says. “We need to protect our manufacturing industry against unfair competition that destroys American jobs and creates ill-paid jobs abroad.”

Would that mean an abrogation of the NAFTA treaty with Canada and Mexico?

Jackson dismisses the question as “premature”: “We could do a great deal without such dramatic action.”

His most surprising position concerns Iraq. He passionately denounces the toppling of Saddam Hussein as “an illegal and unjust act.” But he’s now sure that the United States “will have to remain in Iraq for a very long time.”

What of Obama’s promise to withdraw by 2010? Jackson believes that position will have to evolve, reflecting “realities on the ground.”

“We should work with our allies in Iraq to consolidate democratic institutions there,” he says. “We must help the people of Iraq decide and shape their future in accordance with their own culture and faith.”

On Iran, he strongly supports Obama’s idea of opening a direct dialogue with the leadership in Tehran. “We’ve got to talk to tell them what we want and hear what they want,” Jackson says. “Nothing is gained by not talking to others.”

Would that mean ignoring the four UN Security Council resolutions that demand an end to Iran’s uranium-enrichment program? Jackson says direct talks wouldn’t start without preparations.

“Barack wants an aggressive and dynamic diplomacy,” he says. “He also wants adequate preparatory work. We must enter the talks after the ground has been prepared,” he says.

Jackson is especially critical of President Bush’s approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

“Bush was so afraid of a snafu and of upsetting Israel that he gave the whole thing a miss,” Jackson says. “Barack will change that,” because, as long as the Palestinians haven’t seen justice, the Middle East will “remain a source of danger to us all.”

“Barack is determined to repair our relations with the world of Islam and Muslims,” Jackson says. “Thanks to his background and ecumenical approach, he knows how Muslims feel while remaining committed to his own faith.”

Amir Taheri’s next book, “The Persian

By Racebaiter

October 15, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

Aaron Burr v. Mexico is an idiot. A far left loony, Koolaid-drinking idiot. Let’s not forget the attack ad in Nov. 2006, signed onto by John Lewis, Shirley Franklin, and Andrew Young, that said if a black man doesn’t win Fulton County Commissioner, then we’ll return to the Jim Crow days of fire hoses and attack dogs. If any Repub said anything like that (and what has been said doesn’t come close) they would lose their jobs. Democrats=racebaiters.

By Gary

October 15, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

Let’s not forget that the civil rights activists of the 60s were trying to fix a social inequality that had been present in this country for around two centuries. The gains that we have made in the last few decades are only a start, a step toward the dream shared by MLK Jr. Some of the venom shown in the posts above show how much farther we still have to go.

Although John Lewis makes headlines with his statements and attracts attention to the problem, a more positive method should be adopted. You can’t mend a rift with those types of inflammatory comments. I applaud him for his continued efforts to bring equality to all Americans but I condemn him for the divisive method he uses.

Keep in mind people that the most vocal member does not necessarily represent the thoughts or ideals of any group.

By WAW

October 15, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

John Lewis is “as great” or probably a “greater” American hero than McCain. McCain didn’t leave the carrier expecting to be shot down while Lewis knew he would not go to Selma and return unharmed. I keep waiting for the media to do a bit of history reporting, like John Lewis, I see a lot to compare with the Wallace days. Would you (or somebody) go back to the beginning of the Republican Party in GA? It begins with Julian Bond and the Democratic Convention Credentials Committee (hint). The “un-seated” delagation returned home and started the Ga Republican Party. Now the Republican Secretary of State is refusing to process voter registrations under the banner of voter fraud. Here is award winning journalism awaiting a taker! Not a lot has changed since the Wallace days, just the name of the racist party.

By Uncle Boris

October 15, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

Hey FED UP,

What planet did you drop in from?

REPUBLICAN whining?

As Sammy Davis Jr. would say, “Holy Mackeral, Sapphire!”

By RealityCheck

October 15, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

When one cannot win on substance and fact, one can hurl accusations of “racism and intolerance.” Wake up people. Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, John Lewis, Louis Farrakhan, Jeremiah Wright, etc can only instigate hatred because they their livlihood depends on it. Without their so called racism and intolerance, they would not have a job. I CHOOSE success, not have one of the aforementioned tell me that I cannot succeed because of my color. You find what you are looking for. If you want to find racism, you will find it. If you want to find success, you will find it too.

By stan

October 15, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

John Lewis is crazy,he had the audacity to state the obvious.McCain/Palin rallies are filled with hate and venom those you who can’t see that its because you eyes and ears are on the botton of your feet.I heard them say kill him,off with his head,spouting the N-word,calling him a terrorist.never in my life have I seen a Presidential Candidate treated as such.Is it because of his complexion

By RealityCheck

October 15, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

When one cannot win on substance and fact, one can hurl accusations of “racism and intolerance.” Wake up people. Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, John Lewis, Louis Farrakhan, Jeremiah Wright, etc can only instigate hatred because their livlihood depends on it. Without the so called racism and intolerance, they would not have a job. I CHOOSE success, not have one of the aforementioned tell me that I cannot succeed because of my color. You find what you are looking for. If you want to find racism, you will find it. If you want to find success, you will find it too.

By RealityCheck

October 15, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

When one cannot win on substance and fact, one can hurl accusations of “racism and intolerance.” Wake up people. Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, John Lewis, Louis Farrakhan, Jeremiah Wright, etc can only instigate hatred because their livlihood depends on it. Without the so called racism and intolerance, they would not have a job. I CHOOSE success, not have one of the aforementioned tell me that I cannot succeed because of my color. You find what you are looking for. If you want to find racism, you will find it. If you want to find success, you will find it too.

By getaclue

October 15, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

Another ignorant schwarza espousing hate and perpetrating racism, as long as it’s in his favor.

By getaclue

October 15, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Another ignorant schwarza espousing hate and perpetrating racism, as long as it’s in his favor.

By Sick and Tired

October 15, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

To Dan Deacon: P** off!! You are a jerk like the rest of your racist party.

To Daduke: You are a sexist pig!!!If you think the office of First Lady is to be looked upon sexually goes to show where your mind is.

To Eric: BRAVO!!! That’s all they really do anyway. Can’t admit that WE are beautifuly publically, always trying to find ugly in us. But all the while they want us in bed. Just a SNOT!!!!

To Lewis Right: You got that right!! Better yet she needs to just SHUT UP and go back to Alaska.

To Sarge: You know we blacks have grown up and we don’t need to be equal to you. At least we don’t cry and wimper to get our way. Everytime whites want their way they shed a tear to make it all seem they were mistreated. You grow up, you little WIMP and stop crying!!!!!!!!!

By Tray

October 15, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

Racism-The scapegoat for black people. It’s always racist this and racist that, but you never turn the tables and look at it in reverse.

If McCain had ties to Ayers (TERRORIST NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT), if McCain sat in a church that preached hating blacks and America, if McCain consorted with CONVICTED FELON Tony Rezko, all Democrats would be hollering the same thing us Republicans are. Oh, and remember, there are black republicans as well, are they racist, too??

Blacks need to stop segregating themselves, and by that i mean: Stop using the N word in YOUR talk, in YOUR songs (cuz they aint in mine!). Stop teaching YOUR children that whites are the problem, and start doing things for YOURselves instead of believeing you deserve something for nothing! There are some blacks who have done that-worked their butts off for their living, but the large majority of you have not!

you need to quit viewing yourself as black, and start viewing yourselves as AMERICANS!! Not African Americans because 90% of you WERE NOT born in Africa. If you are proud of that heritage, move there and see how you like life!

As AMERICANS we can overcome this, but since you blacks want to remain black and NOT AMERICAN, you’re part of the problem!

By Corey

October 15, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

MidGADoctor, a little history lesson: When Ronald Wilson Reagan announced his candidacy for president he did it in Philadelphia, MS while invoking “states rights.” Philadelphia, MS is where three young men(two white one black)took a stand against racial and social injustice(Jim Crow)to try and make this country a better place for all Americans lost their lives at the hands of bigots. “States Rights” was the same nantra being espoused by bigots during the struggle for consitutional guarantees during the turbulent sixties. Today’s Republican party in the south is a throwback to the old now defunct Dixiecrat party. Instead of using race they now use religion. Mr. Lincoln would be embarrassed at some of the actions of the new Republican party. In addition, Mr. Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was an overture to border states so that they would not leave the union. When Mr. Lincoln was elected slaves started leaving the plantations in droves. In essence, most of them freed themselves. The thirteenth amendment was the legal codification that officially freed the slaves. Have a nice day.

By Southern Born

October 15, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

God bless John Lewis, but he is a symbol of all that is wrong with politics. More focused on partisanship than solutions, like so many in Washington he has lost touch with reality. He is Congressman-For-Life, because without term limits, his district will continue to re-elect him until he dies at his desk from old age.

Wake up, folks. One of the main reasons our nation is in trouble is that we have handed the keys to the kingdom to a bunch of complacent career politicians (NOT leaders) who are completely focused on keeping their powerful, perk-ridden jobs, NOT on doing what is best for America.

Throw ‘em all out! Exercise your power at the ballot box and shake things up. Until we can bring in a bunch that will enact universal term limits, it’s up to US to do it for them.

By JET

October 15, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I am in total agreement with John Lewis’s statement. McCain showed his true color when he called Obama “that one” as if refering to someone of lesser stature than himself. Suddenly now everyone is his “friend”. These people do not like “black people” and I am not sure why people like Steele continue to support them. You go John - continue to speak out and expose them.

By What a Joke

October 15, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

Another ignorant uppity schwarza espousing hate and perpetrating racism, as long as its to his benefit.

By Tray

October 15, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

To SICK AND TIRED,

You know, whites may whine and shed a tear when we don’t get our way, but at least we dont murder rape and maim to get ours, and then holler racism when we’re arrested for something we know we did wrong!

And you’re right, you don’t have to be equal, but why can’t you be better?? Why do you have to be worse and less civil (the majority)??

By Insectinside

October 15, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

From civil rights icon to buffoon in 1 easy lesson. He doesn’t regret it because the media will tiptoe over him like they are walking on egg shells.

By Realist

October 15, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Please explain how someone with a white mother, raised in a white community cannot be accepted by all people. Obama has more connections with the white community. We are moving to a multicultural society. All of us have relatives through the generations that come from every nation. This is the reality! Therefore, this campaign and this election must be about the issues. Obama can relate to most Americans and he is in touch with the issues and the average American. That is the key. We need to move this country to being respected amongst the world leaders and right now,that is not what we have. We cannot live in hatred and that is what has been espoused for the last seven and a half years, this must change. Who do we think we are, that we can go into another country and tell pepole what to do. We have to work together. NOONE would ever think that a neighbor could come into their homes to dictate policy. Therefore, we need a president who is not ANGRY, HOSTILE, and who can reach across the aisle. Goodness, if McCain dies in the next four years (very likely, considering his age), then Palin would be president. Shudder the thought.

By What a Joke

October 15, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

Another ignorant uppity schwarza espousing hate and perpetrating racism, as long as its to his benefit.

By tim in smyrna

October 15, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

George Wallace was a …Democrat. Jimmy Carter was a Democrat who rose to power by pandering to bigots. Robert Byrd is a Democrat. Hillary won West Virginia and Ohio and Pennsylvanie by appealing to racist Democrats.

Get over this GOP is the party of hate stuff. The Democratic party has used and abused African Americans for four decades and until African Americans can respectfully rise above the John Lewis rhetoric, the Democrats will continue to use and and abuse African Americans.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Lewis, Obama & company have done more to set this country BACK than MLK did to bring it forward.Lewis may not regret his remarks, but he should.They were un-neccessary and were intended to convey that McCain/Palin are racists.Funny, isn’t it, that Lewis supported Hillary for so long instead of the Messiah and now he has to “bow down before him, love and adore him” because Obama demands Obedience and loyalty above all! And Lewis is paying the price that obama demands!

By Deborah G.

October 15, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

WHY SHOULD HE APOLOGIZE. THE HATE THAT HAS BEEN SPEWING AT MCCAIN’S CAMPAIGN. “KILL HIM, OFF WITH HIS HEAD, TERRORIST.” THIS ONLY CAN INSTIGATE THE VIOLENCE FROM THE 60’S. REVIVE THE KKK MENTALITY AND ARAYAN NATIONS, SKINHEADS. THIS SHOULD NOT BE ABOUT RACE BUT ABOUT THE ISSUES PLEASE. THIS IS 2008. STOP HATING EACH OTHER. NO ONE IS MORE SUPERIOR THAN THE OTHER EXCEPT IN HIS OR HER’S little brain.

By Typical BLACK RACIST

October 15, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

It’s good that everyone is seeing that LEWIS, JACKSON, and others are RACIST and love to stir up hate. It’s them that is pushing the RACE card. It’s backfiring, and we are learning that there is no appeasing them. It’s just bring Racism from whites back to the forefront. I have no problem in hating LEWIS for his color.

By Tray

October 15, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

Realist, I’ll gladly explain for you:

I cannot accept Obama, not because of his skin color, but because of his non-American background. Yes, he’s half white, but to hear the media and black majority-he’ll be the first black president? You’ve never hear anyone call him ‘the first half-white’ president, have you? So who wants to consider him the first black-Blacks, and that’s what started the race wars. Gaurantee you that if he loses the election by some miracle, it’ll be racist@ Just mark my words now.

Back to the issue-Obama wants to spend spend spend, when we’re in the worst hole ever! He’s spent millions of our money on pork-barrel projects that help no one! Yeah, Palin started the Bridge, then cancelled it and spent the money she received on the state infastructure (which was only half the money). The GOVT voted to give the other half to Katrina victims, but Obama voted against that.

You tell your kids that they are who they associate with in school, is it any different when you’re not in school? No, it’s not-and Obama associates with terrorits, racists, and felons. It’s that simple.

By ce

October 15, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

It is important for Obama supporters not be get baited into ugly,hateful exchanges with bigots who are trying to cause racial divide. As the election draws near, many are hoping to distract voters from the real issues: unemplyment, economic distress, foreclosures, etc. and divide the country on racial lines. We must be wise of tactics and not take our eyes off the prize. Take your cues from Senator Obama and not be reactionary to ignorant remarks.

By ce

October 15, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

It is important for Obama supporters not be get baited into ugly,hateful exchanges with bigots who are trying to cause racial divide. As the election draws near, many are hoping to distract voters from the real issues: unemplyment, economic distress, foreclosures, etc. and divide the country on racial lines. We must be wise of tactics and not take our eyes off the prize. Take your cues from Senator Obama and not be reactionary to ignorant remarks.

By Loel

October 15, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

People can go on all they want but it’s not about the economy, absolutely not, absolutely not. The economy comes and goes regardless. Even at the very height of the Vietman war, the unpopular President Nixon said, “What’s going on in Vietman is but a sideshow with what’s going in the Middle East. People added their laughter, but today,,,, nobody gives a second thought to Vietnam and few even knows what it was,,, but the Middle East rages with seathing hatred and threats which effects the U.S. much more the simple little economy. Little puffy words from Lewis’ mouth aren’t worth global warming his hot air causes.

By cab

October 15, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

MidGADoctor said he was giving us a history lesson: Republicans freed the slaves. Does that mean they are not racist? Here’s a history lesson, a direct quote from Abraham Lincoln: “I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been in favor of bringing about in anyway the social and political equality of the white and black races - that I am not nor ever have been in favor of making voters or jurors of negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office, nor to intermarry with white people; and I will say in addition to this that there is a physical difference between the white and black races which I believe will forever forbid the two races living together on terms of social and political equality. And inasmuch as they cannot so live, while they do remain together there must be the position of superior and inferior, and I as much as any other man am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race. I say upon this occasion I do not perceive that because the white man is to have the superior position the negro should be denied everything.”

By Typical BLACK RACIST

October 15, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

It’s good that everyone is seeing that LEWIS, JACKSON, and others are RACIST and love to stir up hate. It’s them that is pushing the RACE card. It’s backfiring, and we are learning that there is no appeasing them. It’s just bring Racism from whites back to the forefront. I have no problem in hating LEWIS for his color.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

At this point, if you still support Obama, you are OK with his very close relationship with a racist, anti-American pastor and priest. You are OK with his long-term friendship with an unrepentant terrorist. You are OK with his close friendship with a convicted felon. You are OK with the fact that he is complicit in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac boondoggle. And you are OK with his attempts to steal the election through ACORN and voter intimidation. All of this has been reported by the MSM and is no longer a secret.That said, in my opinion, if you still support Obama knowing all this, I have to question your patriotism.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

AJC only put this blog on to cause racial discourse before the election. Shame on you, AJC. I agree w/ the previous comments about the ignorant remarks on this blog. As the said it the 60’ we are being hookwinked. Responding to the ugly remarks is childish. Let the fools ramble on, as there is a lot to be said about restraint.

By whiteman

October 15, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Black may be beautiful and tan may be grand. But white is the color of the big boss man

By ce

October 15, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

It is important for Obama supporters not be get baited into ugly,hateful exchanges with bigots who are trying to cause racial divide. As the election draws near, many are hoping to distract voters from the real issues: unemplyment, economic distress, foreclosures, etc. and divide the country on racial lines. We must be wise of tactics and not take our eyes off the prize. Take your cues from Senator Obama and not be reactionary to ignorant remarks.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

At this point, if you still support Obama, you are OK with his very close relationship with a racist, anti-American pastor and priest. You are OK with the intimindation that happened during the Democratic convention. You are OK with his constant flip-flopping and back-tracking, other wise known as lies. You are OK with the constant throwing-of-his-supporters under-the-bus. You are OK with his long-term friendship with an unrepentant terrorist. You are OK with his close friendship with a convicted felon. You are OK with the fact that he is complicit in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac boondoggle. And you are OK with his attempts to steal the election through ACORN and voter intimidation. All of this has been reported by the MSM and is no longer a secret. That said, in my opinion, if you still support Obama knowing all this, I have to question your patriotism.

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

Obama supporters: You are better than that. Do not be pitted into responding to ignorant remarks. Personnaly, I find the levl of stupidity, sad but humorous. Brush it off. Again, you are better than that. Obama 08.

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Obama supporters: You are better than that. Do not be pitted into responding to ignorant remarks. Personnaly, I find the levl of stupidity, sad but humorous. Brush it off. Again, you are better than that. Obama 08.

By voter

October 15, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Republicans nor Democrats freed the Black slaves or gave the Black man civil rights in this country! God, the just Judge freed the Black man from White racists bigotry by using a Black man named Martin Luther King to lead a radical people who were tired of the deplorable treatment and to bring attention to the unjust federal government of America!!!

Under JFK’s presidential administration, the initiatives for the civil right’s bill were already set in place due to JFK and Martin growing relationship. The BIGOTS/WHITE RACISTS of their day decided to teach JFK a lesson for showing the Blacks too much respect. THE LESSON WAS A FATAL ASSASIN’S BULLET!!

Even in the face of DEATH, Martin and the people stay the course for equality in the justice system.

Lyndon B. Johnson was wise enough to follow through on JFK’S initiatives by signing the civil rights bill. Had he not signed it this country wouldn’t exist today!!

Because NO MAN in his right mind will ever be held down to RACISM!! No people, no matter what race or color being in their right mind will ever tolerate slavery or injustice for life!!

Again I say to YOU, THAT NO POLITICAL PARTY FREED THE BLACK MAN FROM SLAVERY OR GAVE THE BLACK MAN EQUAL RIGHTS IN THIS COUNTRY!!! IT IS GOD WHO BRINGS JUSTICE!!!

So You might as well get off your high horse and learn to live among all people of different nationalities, different cultures, and different customs!!!!

GET OFF YOUR HIGH HORSE, BEFORE YOU FALL AND BREAK YOUR NECK!!!!!

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

AJC only put this blog on to cause racial discourse before the election. Shame on you, AJC. I agree w/ the previous comments about the ignorant remarks on this blog. As the said it the 60’ we are being hookwinked. Responding to the ugly remarks is childish. Let the fools ramble on, as there is a lot to be said about restraint.

By Copyleft

October 15, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

No problem, Pinkie, the patriotism of conservative tools is automatically suspect.

Get used to having your love of country questioned every time you disagree with President Obama for the next eight years. After all, it’s only fair. The right wing has been pulling that kind of crap for decades.

By BDUBB

October 15, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

WHETHER WE LIKE IT OR NOT BLACK OR WHITE, CHANGE WILL BE IN OFFICE FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. IT IS NEEDED AND AMERICA WANTS IT. YOU FEW WHO HAVE CHOSEN NOT TO ACCEPT IT WILL HAVE FOUR YEARS TO CONFORM.

By Why?

October 15, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Hey clown, America seems to be the great experiment for Whites, right? Boy is it screwed up, and by your cousins I might add.

John Lewis was 100% correct and on target. McCain/Palin are bigots hiding under a pig suit with lipstick. They know exactly what they have tried to do, and they have failed. McCain is 72 years old, I wonder how many people he through rocks at during Jim Crow and segregation. Was he in on any lynchings? Very good questions.

I would love to look into John McCain’s past to see what secrets he and his family have tucked away.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

For the people who can’t spell or use correct language, I wonder hwo you are supporting? Surely not obama, he who brags that he has the “educated, younger vote”! I am just one of those “bitter, old persons who love my guns and Bibles!”

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

MLK Quote: Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent. (Don’t let ignorant ride you.)

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

MLK Quote: Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent. (Don’t let ignorant ride you.)

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

For the people who can’t spell or use correct language, I wonder who you are supporting? Surely not obama, he who brags that he has the “educated, younger vote”! I am just one of those “bitter, old persons who love my guns and Bibles!”

By Rick

October 15, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

Racism in Black America is as prevalent as the 95% of all blacks who will follow their so called leaders into voting for a black non experienced political candidate with no leadership capablilites necessary to guide our country in the coming economic and military meltdown. As Debtor nations have fallen in past our fall will be brutal and we will have a divided country , easily taken over by our primary creditor China. The fall will occur in early 2009

Rick A White European American- already voted for the superior Candidate McCain - Palin

By Drew

October 15, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

“And I don’t need anyone to lecture me about my feelings, or what I have observed for more than 50 years.”

And that pretty much sums up the thought processes of an aging civil rights leader who’s entire life was defined by one awful day on a bridge in Selma. Nothing else matters to him. The man needs to retire so we can all move on.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

MLk Quote: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

MLK Quote: Have we not come to such an impasse in the modern world that we must love our enemies - or else? The chain reaction of evil - hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars - must be broken, or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

Pinkie Dinkie Doo: Obviously precision of language is important to you; you voted for the most well edjumacated person in america…twice! And then you cheered for Sarah Palin.

Rick: You’ve been rolled. Just because white racism is more subtle doesn’t mean its not there. After all, find me a southerner that admit the civil war was about slavery, not ecomonics, and I’ll show you a southerner that isn’t racist.

By dman

October 15, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

After reading these comments from the mases I can alrady sense the coming together of the races under Obama as President…What a wonderful united county we will have…

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

MLK Quote: He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.

By mark

October 15, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

I live deep in the heart of Dixie. Not every Republican I know is a racist. Every white racist I know is a Repulican.

By Rob

October 15, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

John Lewis put the ” R” in RACIST, that is because he is the biggest one Atlanta has to offer. So we are sorry to send such an idiot to Washington. As for a civil rights icon, some say just another Racist….oopps

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Well, when you can’t defend his policies, (the ones he supports today, tomorrow they may be different), just call everyone a racist. Higher taxes for all, except for those lovely people who will be getting more welfare.take it from the hard -workers and the high-achievers and give it to the poor!

and Aaron—don’t presume to know how I have voted. you would be wrong.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

MLK Quote: I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Well, when you can’t defend his policies, (the ones he supports today, tomorrow they may be different), just call everyone a racist. Higher taxes for all, except for those lovely people who will be getting more welfare.take it from the hard -workers and the high-achievers and give it to the poor!

and Aaron—don’t presume to know how I have voted. you would be wrong.

By Interesting!!

October 15, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

The comments I keep seeing about who freed the slaves are irrelevant. Everyone knows we live in a different time and the republicans today are not the same. So what about ACORN!! Moron’s phony registrations don’t vote. SO WHO CARES!! With a failing economy all you idiots could talk about is ACORN and who freed the slaves. I guess you are as dumb as you sound.

By Why

October 15, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Shame on you AJC for allowing this racist drool to continue. A great majority of the remarks, whether coming from a black or white person, are offensive and unnecessary. It is a shame that this is what the presidential race has come down to…race. We are in troubled times and this race should not be about the color of someone’s skin but about what he can do to help build America back up to a strong, financially sound country. If you believe it’s Obama, then vote for him. If you believe it’s McCain, vote for him. Just vote and let go of the hatred, lies, and name calling.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Um, excuse me, but Obama lost the ability to tell me anything when he voted for the FISA capitulation bill. He WILL be another typical politician and all of this ‘hope’ stuff doesn’t fly with me at all.

But he’s the better choice over John “Market Fairy” McCain and Sarah “HockeyMaskMom” Palin.

And sorry, negative attacks must be answered in kind.

I can defend his policies pinkie dinky doo. Higher taxes for those who earn over 250,000. Republicans love to lie.

And if you didn’t vote for McSame, then you voted for RALPH (syn to vomit) or Bob “I like to sue churches” Barr.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

MLK Quote: I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.

By Pinkie

October 15, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

MLK quote: “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

And if we do that to Obama,,he is sadly, sadly lacking.witness the lies, the flip-flops, the intinmindation ..Doesn’t America deserve a person that our children can use as a role model? Are we going to have them grow up and think it is normal to use threats and intimindation to get what they want???

By J.ATL

October 15, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

I was proud of you John. Someone had to stand up and demand a stop to it…you did and we thank you.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

MLK Quote: We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

MLK Quote: We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

MLK Quote: “I’m going to go to the store, do you want anything?”

You can quote a man for anything if the purpose suits you.

Pinkie Dinkie Doo: I hear you speak of flipflops yet you’re talking about Obama but not McCain.

McCain is the Manchurian Candidate. Even McCain doesn’t know who he is.

By My 2 cents

October 15, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

Because of John Lewis’ speech inpediment he sounds ignorant and that it why he probably suffered addition grief growing vs the grief being directed at his skin color.

By the way, I’m white, but I promise I had nothing to do with your being black. That was your loving god’s doing. It’s almost if black people blame whites for their skin color.

By Why

October 15, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Shame on you AJC for allowing this racist drool to continue. A great majority of the remarks, whether coming from a black or white person, are offensive and unnecessary. It is a shame that this is what the presidential race has come down to…race. We are in troubled times and this race should not be about the color of someone’s skin but about what he can do to help build America back up to a strong, financially sound country. If you believe it’s Obama, then vote for him. If you believe it’s McCain, vote for him. Just vote and let go of the hatred, lies, and name calling.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

MLKQuote: We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

MLKQuote: We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

By savvygirl

October 15, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

This is the problem with America never wants to talk about race. Some people in America say things do things hurt people make statements and it’s never true. Yes Senator Mccain and Governor Palin are saying that that leave a code message or directly hate. Well get use to it you will have a President Barrack Hussein Obama whether you like or not and if you don’t like I hope all the people who say they are leaving America please do take your hate and get to stepping. Then you wonder why the kids are all messed up. Certain people need to really looked at what has been done to indigeous people and people who came here as well racism makes me sick!

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

If you want to make peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies. - Moshe Dayan

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

My 2 Cents=My 2 IQ points.

Why = I disagree. Way to go AJC for allowing a forum where I can expose Republicans for the absolute morons that they are.

AreU4Real: I agree.

Of course, for the nicer people of the world to get ahead, there have to be people willing to be not so nice, or we’ll end up with another Kerry/Dukakis scenario.

By Bill

October 15, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Lewis is a racist jackass

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Wrong Aaron. So sad. Your estimation of your intellect sadly exceeds its limitations. Obama is wrong for America, in spite of his skin color. Blood color ties us all together as brothers and sisters, but idealogy such as his will destroy America. (go ahead, I know you can’t wait..label me “racist”..kind of makes you sigh with relief, huh? Now that you have me all pigeon-holed and compartmentalized?? ) See what he has reduced America to? If you are not supporting his radical agenda and friends, then, no doubt about it, you are “Racist”. It really is a sad day for America. I wish that you would all go and research him and the FEW stands that he keeps flip-flopping on, if you are completely honest, you KNOW in your heart, he is not deserving to be elected Leader of the greatest nation on earth

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Anyone who believes that George W. Bush is a good president is a moron.

That is a true statement. It is certainly true to me.

John McCain has only just begun to say George W. Bush is a moron.

Sarah Palin thinks George Bush is awesome.

Republicans want to pretend like the last 8 years didn’t happen, except for the last 2 years where Democrats had a slim majority in congress, and thus everything that is going wrong is their fault.

Racism must be exposed for what it is and southerners cannot be allowed to slither under the rocks they have been hiding under unanswered. They helped elect Bush in 2000 and 2004.

Not all southerners are racist, but the ones that have been commenting on here sure are.

By Tray

October 15, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

VOTE REPUBICAN: Because not everyone can be on welfare!

By Read a bit

October 15, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

My2cents, The reason Congressman Lewis has a speaking impediment is because his head was bashed in by Klansmen and their supporters during Freedom Rides in Montgomery, Alabama.

Criticize his over-the-top remarks, but not the way he speaks.

By Bill

October 15, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Lewis is a racist jackass

By ObamaFan

October 15, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Vote for Tray!

He believes in Corporate Welfare.

By racism in the rearview mirror

October 15, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

If Atlantans didn’t have racism to talk about, would they fall silent?

By Only speaking the truth

October 15, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

It’s sad that after all these years, America hasn’t changed one bit. Now I see why other countries think all of us “black and white” are so dumb and stupid. You have blacks that are still expecting something out of slavery. Those slave masters are long gone and dead in the grave. But on the other hand, you have some whites who for some reason, still think they are superior to blacks and that black people are beneath them. And that my friend is racism. That’s what black people have a problem with. And don’t act like it don’t exist, because there are plenty of white people who will only promote other whites or refuse to live in the same neighborhood of a black person because of the color of their skin. Wake up white people. Blacks are just as educated and making the same money that you thought you were gonna keep them from making. If you think you race is superior to blacks, regardless of whether you act or say anything about the subject, you indeed are racist because God created all of us equal and no race is greater than the other.

And God help us for the kids that are being told by their parents that they are better. It only keeps the race cycle going. And its not the younger generation, its the older than 50 crowd (black and white) who need to grow the phuck up!

Now, just b/c you disagree with the opinion of a black person, that does not make you a racist and shouldn’t be considered one. But when you result to such things as, “blacks are thugs”, yes you are racist because you are saying you look down on the black race as a whole and think less of them because of the color of their skin.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Pinkie: Wrong Aaron. So sad. Your estimation of your intellect sadly exceeds its limitations.

Brain: What did I tell you about using big words again?

Pinkie: Narf! Sorry Brain.

Brain: Let’s see what else you said.

“Pink: Obama is wrong for America, in spite of his skin color. Blood color ties us all together as brothers and sisters, but idealogy such as his will destroy America. (go ahead, I know you can’t wait..label me “racist”..kind of makes you sigh with relief, huh?”

Brain: Pinkie, don’t you realize that you’re a racist if you talk about thinks like blood color ties? Your attempts at distraction will never work.

Pinkie: Now that you have me all pigeon-holed and compartmentalized?? ) See what he has reduced America to? If you are not supporting his radical agenda and friends, then, no doubt about it, you are “Racist”. It really is a sad day for America.

Brain: You mean like the Mafia pigeons in the other cartoon? Republicans are indeed cartoon characters, but they are ideal simpletons in my plan to TAKE OVER THE WORLD. You see anything you tell Republicans three times is true.

Pinkie: I wish that you would all go and research him and the FEW stands that he keeps flip-flopping on, if you are completely honest, you KNOW in your heart, he is not deserving to be elected Leader of the greatest nation on earth.

Brain: Do you even think about what comes out of your mouth or do you just read things off of the internet?

Pinkie: Narf. I just read that on the drudge report brain.

Brain: Stop it.

Pinkie: OK. So what are we going to do tonight?

Brain: Same thing we do every night Pinkie…TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD.

Pinkie and the Brain for McCain 2008

By Sick and Tired

October 15, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Just reading the rantings of the simple minded, right wing nuts who spout the Republican talking points proves the point that Mr. Lewis was trying to make. Since they can’t inspire their base with a sound plan to address the many issues that face our country and refuse the discuss the issues, they resort to creating a mob mentality through inuendo and blatant lies.

What a shame that instead of having the decency to run a campaign on the issues and encouraging the country to vote on what they believe is the best course of action for the future, McCain has resorted to the same negative tactics used against him by the bush campaign.

Mr. Lewis nailed it and has no reason to apologize for telling the truth. The tactics McCain is using are the same that both Wallace and McCarthy used.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Obama Fan: Yeah, well fortunately Obama believes in Science so we’ll be able to replace our eyes with cool cybernetic laser eyes.

Republicans are morons.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

There you go, Aaron, assuming that all the people commenting on here are Southerners. Do you not know that people in Alaska can make comments here? Can Northerners be racist? Is just because one is born in the south? Or has a southern parent? What is it that makes Southerners more likely to be racist?? Tell us. Is is just obvious because we don’t want to vote for an in-experienced flip-flopper making outrageous promises that he can’t possibly keep? Or higher taxes that will destroy the middle class? Do those things immediately label us as Southerners and racists?? Pray, tell us.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

There you go, Aaron, assuming that all the people commenting on here are Southerners. Do you not know that people in Alaska can make comments here? Can Northerners be racist? Is just because one is born in the south? Or has a southern parent? What is it that makes Southerners more likely to be racist?? Tell us. Is is just obvious because we don’t want to vote for an in-experienced flip-flopper making outrageous promises that he can’t possibly keep? Or higher taxes that will destroy the middle class? Do those things immediately label us as Southerners and racists?? Pray, tell us.

By My 2 cents

October 15, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Hey Read a bit,

I am not critizing his speech but offering an explanation why he probably does not have more supporters. He sounds like Evander. Just plain stupid.

By Tray

October 15, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Obama fans:

Hitler gave great speeches too!

By LetsBeReal

October 15, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Gaze into the giant zero of the Obama logo, the hole in the star-spangled doughnut, the vast fathomless nullity that is the gaping keyhole to the door of utopia. To a sad shriveled Republican cynic, there’s nothing there but the wide open spaces of Obama’s blank rèsumè.

By Chuck

October 15, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Since all seem to be on the “race” kick. Find an old copy of Readers Digest from the 40s. There was an a discussion with an freeded slave about the north and the south concerning his race. He said the north loves as a race but hates us an individual, while the south is just the opposite they love as individuals but hate us as a race.Does this not still apply ?

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

Tray: “Hitler gave great Speeches too!”

Bush’s grandfather certainly thought so. He was a total Hitler fan. In fact, guess where the Bush family fortune comes from?

LetsBeReal:

The hole in the Obama logo does not even begin to compare to the whole in your head much less the gaping black hole that is your heart.

By T

October 15, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

The comments I keep seeing about who freed the slaves are irrelevant. Everyone knows we live in a different time and the republicans today are not the same. So what about ACORN!! Moron’s phony registrations don’t vote. SO WHO CARES!! With a failing economy all you idiots could talk about is ACORN and who freed the slaves. I guess you are as dumb as you sound.

By shay

October 15, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Yes Tray, Hitler indeed gave good speeches, that’s why we are voting democrat instead of republican.

By neweducator27

October 15, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

It is absolutely rediculous that people have made this out to be a black v. white issue. The true way to view this is to look at policy, not race. George Washington warned government officials in his retirement speech about factions and sectionalism in the United States. It is absoultely amazing how true everything he said was. Today we have such a large division in the United States that it is almost impossible to get anything in government done. When the founding fathers wrote our constitution they had to put differences aside, and do what was best for the country. Today it is all about the party, on both sides.

No, I do not think John McCain is a racist. Do I think Obama has some skeletons in his closet? Yes, but who doesn’t. Is the United States in need of change? Yes, but only if people can come together to make those decisions.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Ah! Aaron’s exceptional brain power just over whelms me! I will be going and wishing you all a good day. I am, and have always been, a Democrat. But I will NOT support a person who believes “the ends justifies the means.” He intimindated, threatened and labeled everyone who got in his way. If you care to research, you would discover that he is more Arab than African, but I know that many of you will not. Country before party. McCain/Palin 2008!

By Pinkie

October 15, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Ah! Aaron’s exceptional brain power just over whelms me! I will be going and wishing you all a good day. I am, and have always been, a Democrat. But I will NOT support a person who believes “the ends justifies the means.” He intimindated, threatened and labeled everyone who got in his way. If you care to research, you would discover that he is more Arab than African, but I know that many of you will not. Country before party. McCain/Palin 2008!

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Pinkie: “There you go, Aaron, assuming that all the people commenting on here are Southerners

Aaron: There you go, quoting Reagan like he was a saint from the bible, as if somehow by saying the same things he did you can make up for the complete lack of substance to your arguments.

Pinkie: Do you not know that people in Alaska can make comments here?

Aaron: You voted for Sarah Palin as governor. That makes them stupider. Of course, they voted against shooting wolves from helicopters three times, and she ignored them. Which makes her even stupider. Which makes someone defending her the stupidest of all.

Pinkie: Can Northerners be racist?

Aaron: Yes, especially Alaskans.

Pinkie: Is just because one is born in the south? Or has a southern parent? What is it that makes Southerners more likely to be racist??

Aaron: One is not genetically a racist fool. That’s a cultural thing. Of course, southern culture has been widely adopted all over the country. Including Alaska.

Pinkie: Tell us. Is is just obvious because we don’t want to vote for an in-experienced flip-flopper making outrageous promises that he can’t possibly keep?

Aaron: If you are against Flip flopping, you cannot possibly be for John McCain and retain any integrity. You just proved yourself a fool.

Pinkie: Or higher taxes that will destroy the middle class?

Aaron: Again, your ignorance is astounding. The Republicans are at war with the middle class, not Obama.

Pinkie: Do those things immediately label us as Southerners and racists?? Pray, tell us.

Aaron: Ignorance indicates a high probability of a southerner, but ignorance and stupidity are universal human traits.

By No skeletons

October 15, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I don’t have any skeletons in my closet.

By Concerned Voter

October 15, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Congressman Lewis made a very valid comparison to the hatred and bigotry that the McCain campaign has perpetuated over the past weeks.

Congressman, EARNED the right to voice his opinion. \He can recognize the nature of bigorty and racism because he lived through it and experienced it first hand. I applaud Congressman Lewis for calling an end to this senseless folly that John McCain tried to slip into this election.

Thank you Sir for speaking out. It is disappointing that no one else from the civil rights movement saw fit to speak publicly about this outcry of hatred and racism that has come from the McCain campaign.

By White Realist

October 15, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Tray, please read, “Black Like Me.” It’s a classic. Seriously, get a copy of it and read it. This is not a joke, and it was not written by a black person.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Pinkie: Ah! Aaron’s exceptional brain power just over whelms me!

Aaron: Dude, I’m not the smartest person in the room. That’s Enron. What you’re being overwhelmed by is the fact that I’m using my brain AT ALL much less a real smart person like Obama.

Pinkie: I will be going and wishing you all a good day. I am, and have always been, a Democrat.

Aaron: Ah. I smells me a PUMA.

Pinkie: But I will NOT support a person who believes “the ends justifies the means.” He intimindated, threatened and labeled everyone who got in his way.

Aaron: And Republicans never do that. Yeah you definitely smell like a bitter bitter PUMA who ignores the person who you were supposedly fighting for who has desperately pleaded with you not to vote for McCain and you’re going to vote for him anyway.

PUMA: If you care to research, you would discover that he is more Arab than African, but I know that many of you will not. Country before party. McCain/Palin 2008!

Aaron Burr V. Mexico: I’ve done a lot more research than you ever did. Kenyans, for the record tiny brain, are not Arab. They are African.

By Who cares

October 15, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

why does any one care what this guy says. He is an idiot.

By Concerned Voter

October 15, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

Congressman Lewis made a very valid comparison to the hatred and bigotry that the McCain campaign has perpetuated over the past weeks.

Congressman Leweis EARNED the right to voice his opinion. \He can recognize the nature of bigorty and racism because he lived through it and experienced it first hand. I applaud Congressman Lewis for calling an end to the senseless folly that John McCain tried to slip into this election.

Thank you Sir for speaking out. It is disappointing that no one else from the civil rights movement saw fit to speak publicly about this outcry of hatred and racism that has come from the McCain campaign.

By Senorita

October 15, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

I think it was totally inappropriate for Lewis to bring this up without also condeming the other side for their hatefulness toward McCain and especially Sarah Palin! Those defending Obama are hypocrites!

By Tray

October 15, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Obama fans:

Hitler gave great speeches too!

By GMAN

October 15, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

TimesAChangin, by making the comment, “Hey clowns. Clayton County is the great experiment. A mostly black county and how much crap do you hear about from down there compared to say Forsite(sp).”

You have proved the point that many have been trying to make this election season and that many like yourself have denied. That is, that for many like yourself this campaign is all about race and not about the issues facing our country. I would never point to a community in this country that has serious governing issues, where the majority of those in governing positions are white, and say that it proves that whites can’t govern. You on the other hand would. You are a sad human being.

Bush/McCain - Gambling with your children’s futures… and losing!

By Chris McElroy

October 15, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

I have trule lost all respect for John Lewis. He continues to to drive a racial wedge in this country that many have worked so hard to remove. It is 2008, we have a black presidential candidate who has a real shot at winning, we had a woman candidate who was a real contender and have made huge strides toward bringing white and black together for a stronger more prosperous country. If there had be a white official making remarks such as John Lewis, he would have already been removed from office. It is not the 1800’s or the 1960’s. It is time to put all of this behind us and move forward rather than constantly looking at the past.

By MadisonM

October 15, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Mr. Lewis had the right to make the statement which was not about racism, but about an atmosphere of that gave way to hate speech and violent language which could in fact give way in the form of lynch mob actions.

Acceptible yellings of “Kill Him”, “Bomb Him”, etc. ring loud in the minds of anyone who has lived though the Civil Rights Movement. And, that is what Mr Lewis was speaking on when he said that McCain/Palin were not the ones making the remarks but laying the breeding ground for the actions.

Anyone in their right mind knows that a man who has every reason to hate White people, but does not is not a racist.

My advice, Republicans get over yourself and chastise you own leaders for their behavior and what they started for Mr. Lewis merely twarted their efforts to go back in time via the lynch mob mentality.

By blk-fit-1

October 15, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

It often amazes me that when Al Sharpton, Jesses Jackson, etc, etc speak for African Americans people call them racist. The short of it is, they speak for people who’s rights are in jeopardy and although not perfect, and they admit that, they still stand for people who SUPPOSEDLY have rights in America. If you Americans who have not faced racism walked a day in the shoes of someone who has, you would stand up or want someone to stand up for you too. Yeah I know, yo are going to yell, “What about reverse racism” - Yeah you face reverse racism once in awhile for a short time and you hate it so, imagine facing it for a lifetime. “I’m sure you can’t because America is always good to some and not so great to others. We live in a RACIST society, bottom line. If we didn’t there would be no reason for a Civil rights movement. Sure a bill was passed and there is still inequalities in America so, that is what Al, Jesse and others stand for and if you don’t like it then, maybe it is because you are a RACIST!!!!

By MadisonM

October 15, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Mr. Lewis had the right to make the statement which was not about racism, but about an atmosphere of that gave way to hate speech and violent language which could in fact give way in the form of lynch mob actions.

Acceptible yellings of “Kill Him”, “Bomb Him”, etc. ring loud in the minds of anyone who has lived though the Civil Rights Movement. And, that is what Mr Lewis was speaking on when he said that McCain/Palin were not the ones making the remarks but laying the breeding ground for the actions.

Anyone in their right mind knows that a man who has every reason to hate White people, but does not is not a racist.

My advice, Republicans get over yourself and chastise you own leaders for their behavior and what they started for Mr. Lewis merely twarted their efforts to go back in time via the lynch mob mentality.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Ah! Might all racists not be WHITE??? Read this and tell us who is racist again—-

Canada free press .com

By Tray

October 15, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

It seems people lack in intelligence so much that they think I am racist because i am anti-Obama. That’s really sad that the masses equate anti-Obama as being racist…

Ladies and Gentleman, a proposal if you will: EVERYONE IS RACIST!! There is a fine line between white and white trash, black and Ni*er, Mexican and wet-back, Asian and goo.

I work and am friends with plenty of each. Just because i know and have a posible racist friend, does that mean i am racist?

For those of you who say yes-remember that also will apply to Obama being friends with convicted felons and terrorists (so that must me he is one?).

For those of you who say no-Hi educated people!! My name is Tray, and just to let you know, Obama is not good for this country, not because he’s black, but because the man just doesn’t know what he’s doing.

Check out these videos: neverfindout.org

Believe it or not they are all true!

Only raise the taxes on $250,000 or higher? Did he mention that he is letting Bush’s tax cuts expire? That means taxes go up on 100% of Americans.

Wake up people!

By LetsBeReal

October 15, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

HIS FATHER WAS A BLACK AFRICAN MUSLIM FROM KENYA

WE HAVE SEEN PICTURES OF HIS AFRICAN FAMILY.

HIS MOTHER WAS A WHITE AMERICAN ATHEIST FROM KANSAS

WHERE ARE THE PICTURES OF HIS AMERICAN FAMILY?

HIS FATHER DESERTED HIS MOTHER WHEN HE WAS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD AND WENT BACK TO AFRICA BY WAY OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
HOW? WAS HIS FATHER WEALTHY?

HIS MOTHER MARRIED AN INDONESIAN MUSLIM AND THEN MOVED TO JAKARTA WHERE HE WAS ENROLLED IN A MUSLIM SCHOOL.

WHEN HE REACHED HIGH SCHOOL AGE HIS MOTHER SENT HIM TO HAWAII TO BE WITH HIS WHITE GRANDPARENTS AND HE WAS PUT INTO AN EXPENSIVE PRIVATE SCHOOL. HE LATER WENT TO HARVARD UNIVERSITY. HOW? WERE HIS GRANDPARENTS RICH?

HE LIVES IN A $1.4 MILLION HOUSE OBTAINED THROUGH A DEAL WITH A WEALTHY FUNDRAISER. HOW?

HE ‘WORKED’ AS A CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST IN CHICAGO. HE HAS NEVER HELD A PRODUCTIVE JOB OR RECEIVED A PAY CHECK THAT WAS NOT GOVERNMENT-FUNDED AND/OR TAYPAYER SUPPORTED.

THE PRESIDENCY IS NOT A CIVIL RIGHTS POSITION, NOR IS IT SUBJECT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION SET ASIDES; ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WON’T CUT IT.

HE ENTERED POLITICS AT THE STATE LEVEL AND THEN THE NATIONAL LEVEL WHERE HE HAS MINIMAL EXPERIENCE.

HE IS PROUD OF HIS ‘AFRICAN HERITAGE’ (A FATHER WHO GOT A WHITE GIRL PREGNANT AND DESERTED HER).

WHERE IS THE PRIDE IN HIS ‘WHITE HERITAGE’? (A MOTHER WHO FLAUNTED CONVENTION AND DID NOT BELIEVE IN GOD).

SOME MIGHT THINK THERE WAS NOT MUCH TO BE PROUD OF EITHER WAY.

HE BELONGS, AND HAS BELONGED FOR OVER 20 YEARS, TO AN ‘AFRO-CENTRIC’ CHURCH IN CHICAGO THAT HATES WHITES, HATES JEWS, AND BLAMES AMERICA FOR ALL THE WORLD’S PERCEIVED FAULTS (INCLUDING CREATING THE AIDS VIRUS IN ORDER TO INFLICT IT ON AFRICANS).

HE REPEATEDLY WHITEWASHES THE PASTOR, HIS CHURCH AND THE MEMBERS WHO CHEERED AFTER HEARING VITRIOLIC TIRADES AGAINST AMERICA.

HE COULD NOT CONFRONT HIS PASTOR BUT HE WANTS US TO BELIEVE HE CAN CONFRONT NORTH KOREA AND IRAN? YEAH RIGHT!!

DURING HIS VERY BRIEF TIME IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE HE HAS MANAGED TO AMASS THE NUMBER ONE ULTRA LIBERAL VOTING RECORD OUT OF THE ONE HUNDRED MEMBERS.

HE HAS VOTED CONSISTENTLY FOR BIGGER GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER TAXES. HE HAS VOTED FOR BIG ENTITLEMENTS AND LEGISLATION THAT WOULD SEVERELY CURTAIL AMERICA’S ABILITY TO FIGHT TERRORISM AND TO PROTECT OUR BORDERS AND OUR NATIONAL INTERESTS AROUND THE WORLD.

BUT, HE IS A GOOD ORATOR. ISN’T THAT A COMFORT?

YEAH, I THINK I SEE HOW WELL HE COULD UNITE THE COUNTRY.

I THINK THE TRUTH IS THAT HE HOPES NO ONE WILL PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,

LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR NEW CHIEF PILOT. HE HAS NEVER FLOWN AN AIRPLANE, IN FACT HE HAS NEVER EVEN SAT IN THE COCKPIT, BUT HE SAYS HE HAS RIDDEN ON PLANES BEFORE. WE ARE SURE HE WILL GUIDE US SAFELY THROUGH THE STORMS WE MAY ENCOUNTER ON THIS FLIGHT.

PEOPLE, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? HAVE YOU NEVER HEARD THE STORY ABOUT THE WOLF HIDING IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING SO HE CAN DESTROY THEM FROM WITHIN?

THE HAND WRITING IS ON THE WALL, DO YOU NOT HAVE EYES TO SEE IT?

THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE YOU VOTE FOR THIS GUY! CONSIDER YOUR KIDS & GRANDKIDS!

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Ah! Might all racists not be WHITE??? Read this and tell us who is racist again—-

Canada free press .com

and you—Aaron—are an a* because you do not talk policy—you do as obama does..personal attacks! gotta follow the God’s example huh?

By Bill

October 15, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

NONE OF YOU WOULD ASSOCIATE WITH THE PEOPLE OBAMA HAS ASSOCIATED WITH BECAUSE THEY ARE DIRTY PEOPLE INTO SHAKEY BUSINESS DEALS AND THINGS. Think about people you know who would associate with people like this and it should scare you.

By Sick and Tired

October 15, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

To Tray: We are better, EXTREMELY!! That’s why you want to be like us. Here’s a few:

You use BOTOX to keep your skin smoothe and lips pouty - we had them at birth.

You use SPANX to get curves and to shape your glutes - we had them at birth.

You use steroids for agility, speed and strength - we had them at birth.

Knowledge, you don’t have because you copy and steal all of our ideas - And don’t forget - we had that at birth.

You see all of those things that make us are better than you will ever be, hope to be or try to become. What more can I say?

By GMAN

October 15, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

The use of the term “race card” is an attempt to trivialize the issue of race in this country and make people confortable in not taking ownership of it. It places the responsibility of the issue solely in the laps of the minority and takes the majority of the hook. Until everyone in this country takes a good hard look at themselves and how they relate to others, we will continue to have have those that remain in darkness.

Bush/McCain - Gambling with your children’s futures… and losing!

By MB

October 15, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

LetsBeReal @ 11:11

Stop shouting!

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Let’s be Real: JUST BECAUSE YOU SAY SOMETHING WITH CAPITAL LETTERS AND SPEAK ABOUT IT OVER AND OVER, DOES NOT MAKE IT TRUE.

I am considering my children and grandchildren, Bush Leg Humper, and I think I’ll choose the future over the crap Drudge pulls out of his rear end for you to spout.

Pinkie:

But wait….I thought you were going away? :) Doesn’t that make you a flip flopper?

I have NEVER said all racists are white. I lived in another country for a while and learned that everyone on the planet are racist. But southerners are MORE racist culturally speaking than anyone I know of except maybe the Japanese.

I do follow ‘the God’s example’….Jesus Christ took a whip and cleansed the temple of the wicked.

I use ‘personal attacks’ and policy. But it is hard to argue policy with people who accept as gospel facts made up out of thin air.

If you REALLY cared about policy, you WOULDN’T be voting for John McCain, its that simple. You believe made up facts, figures and lies.

I can cite all kinds of facts, but you’ll ignore them and counter them with crap facts pulled out of Drudge’s rear end.

So yes, you are a moron.

By Pinkie

October 15, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

if you aren’t liberal, you must be some kind of racist, right? After all, there’s no other reason why anyone would not vote for Obama, correct? So let me get this straight. With apologies to Jeff Foxworthy: If you don’t want higher taxes, you might be a racist. If you think we should drill for more domestic oil, you could be a racist. If you believe we should secure the borders, you might be a racist. If you believe in the right to keep and bear arms, then you might be a racist. If you belive in the sanctity of life , you might be a racist. If you belive in winning the war on terror, you just might be a racist. Heck, if you don’t vote for Obama, you must be a racist. I, for one, am tired of this old routine. Let me be very clear: The problems with Obama have nothing to do with the color of his skin. Rather, it has to do with positions, beliefs and associations and the lack of any substantial experience that would qualify him to be president. excerpted from Ross Balano-

By Alabama Jack

October 15, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

Racism works both ways, stupid comes in all sizes, and Obama is unprepared for the Presidency.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Ayers blew up some buildings.

Bush and the rest are war criminals and have killed hundreds of thousands. McCain hangs out with them.

Who is the bigger terrorist?

And guess what, if it meant p** you people off, i’d have dinner with Ayers. I find the man scum but I’d happily join the ranks of Barack Obama because your insults are a badge of honor.

Shakey Business deals? SHAKEY BUSINESS DEALS? MAYBYE I SHOULD TALK IN CAPITAL LETTERS SO YOUR TINY BRAIN CAN UNDERSTAND. KEATING 5 BILL? EVER HEAR ABOUT IT?! HOW ABOUT PHIL GRAHAM? EVER HEAR OF HIM BILL? PROBABLY NOT.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

There are lots of Liberal racists. The liberals of the 60’s through the 80’s that set up the welfare state were racist through the back door by implying that black people couldn’t fend for themselves.

As for your attempt at humor…you have my pity.

And Pinkie, you don’t care about Taxes, you care about Hillary….only you don’t care about Hillary, because you ignored what she said.

And finally, if you care about Taxes, unless you’re earning over 250,000, you are either a moron (because you believe McCain), a Party loyalist (and therefore a moron), or you support Barack Obama.

By Eve

October 15, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Although McCain corrected the poor, pittyful and out of touch elderly lady at his rally regarding Obama not being an Arab, I am still waiting for McCain or Palin to denounce the angry rally attendees rhetoric who were shouting out “off with his head,” “kill him,” “terrorist,” etc. That is the issue. McCain and Palin started this mess and now they need to be professional and take full responsibility and properly and effectively put a stop to their rally supporters making those kinds of ugly and hateful comments. Enough is enough.

By My 2 cents

October 15, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

GMAN,

There is plenty of white corruption but if I had my druthers, somehow, someway whites will find a way to right the ship, whereas blackes seem to wallow in it (ie Clayton County).

I read today where Birmingham, Al is on the verge of bankruptcy. Guess what color most of the players are. And Mayor Langford (black) may go to jail.

Again, where is the empirical evidence to suggest that Obama, as a black (mixed), will do any better leading the country. Stupid people vote skin color.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Alabama Jack:

Look at a picture of McCain a year ago.

Look at a picture of McCain today.

He will not survive his first term.

If you think Obama is unprepared for the presidency, then you either acknowledge that Palin is even LESS prepared for the presidency or…

You’re a moron.

I think you’re a moron.

By LetsBeReal

October 15, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Sick and Tired, it’s generally not a good idea to drink the bong water.

Did you have the following at birth?

Black-on-black crime Fatherless families extremely common Thug, violent, gangster-worshipping music Incredible percentage of prisoners Mothers giving birth to multiple b******* Incredible percentage of drug abusers Incredible percentage on Welfare

Shall I go on????????

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

My2Cents,

Clayton County is indeed an emberrasment to the world.

Washington D.C. reelected Marion Barry after he was caught using crack cocaine.

The Republican Party reelected George W. Bush.

They also flock to and love Sarah Palin.

Which is the greater act of stupidity?

By Pinkie

October 15, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Aaron, check the blogs—you won’t find me hanging out at Puma sites.. And of the 3 people who turned out to be left in the race, yes, Hillary was my choice. I have been researching Obama since 2004 when he made that very exciting speech at the convention. The information onhim since then has been scrubbed, but there is still enough there to throw up red warning signs to anyone, if only they look. If you wish to support obama, that is YOUR choice, but I really see no reason to belittle people about their choices. Obama is the wrong choice for many of us.Yes, some of us are racists (but not you of course!) and some of us are just realists. The bottom line is—obama and his lack of experience and constant flip-flopping is not what America needs. (and yes, I did leave, I got a snack and came back! ha!) :)

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

LetsBeReal: Let’s be real.

Far more white people abandon their wives than do black people. That’s just numbers.

And ever count the number of republican politicians that leave their wife who is sick and dying for a younger prettier one?

Newt? John McCain?

And many white republicans worship criminal thug republicans, so what’s the difference?

As for prisoner mothers giving multiple births….well….I can’t think of a current Republican equivalent. Nope. None at all.

Shall I go on???

Why bother?

You’re a moron.

By Thomas Jefferson

October 15, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Ask John Lewis about the spotted owls in the State of Washington and what that has to do with his District in Georgia? His visit to the State of Washington to see first hand what is being done to save the spooted owls. Waste of Taxpayers money! John Lewis is only seen around election time - when someone is running against him. Otherwise he is invisible. He has not submitted a single piece of legislation in years and will ALWAYS let you know that he marched with Dr. King. But what have you done John Lewis to make you a Civil Rights Icon?

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Pinkie,

Alright, I’ll hack the AJC website, find your email, and set up a vast search network to determine if you do or do not hang out at PUMA websites.

Or…I’ll use my time to continue to call you a moron.

Since you say “Hillary was my choice” and then you say “I have been researching Obama” and then you say “I am not voting for Obama” I must therefore conclude you are a PUMA.

I don’t care if you hang out at Puma sites or not.

And I will belittle anyone I want. I’ve been researching too, and John McCain is the manchurian candidate. The idea that you sit there and tell me you did ‘research’ and then turn around and tell me that Obama is not the lesser of all evils on the board indicates that you didn’t do ‘research’ at all except maybe asking your Astrolab for your horoscope.

Obama is the wrong choice for some of you because he’s not Hillary, and some of you because he’s black, but for most of you its because you’re brainwashed Snarks who believes whatever crap Fox feeds you.

Morons.

By My 2 Cents

October 15, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Hey Mexico,

Admit it. McCain out thunk Obama in choosing a female as a running mate. Like millions will vote for Obama ONLY because he is black, millions will vote Palin (Rep) ONLY because she is a female. McCain was the smarter of the two there and it would be nice if you and your kind would own up to it rather than you silly bashing attempts. Your audience knows what you are doing, stupid.

By MB

October 15, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Points to ponder:

What if Obama had graduated 284th in a class of 289, like McCain?

What if Obama had gone to Delaware State, like McCain, instead of Columbia and Harvard Law?

What if Obama couldn’t read off a teleprompter, like McCain?

What if Obama were on his second marriage, like McCain?

What if Obama had abandoned his first wife after a disfiguring car accident, like McCain?

What if Obama had started an affair with his second wife while still married, like McCain?

What if Michelle Obama had been that woman, like Cindy McCain?

What if Michelle Obama had become addicted to pain killers and had procured the drugs through a charitable organization she was running, like Cindy McCain?

What if the Obamas had adopted a white child?

What if Obama had gone to 6 different colleges to finally get a degree in journalism to be a sportscaster, like Palin?

What if Obama had trotted out a pregnant teenage unwed daughter at the convention, like Palin did?

By mike fanner

October 15, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

hold on buds about Lewis, Jackson, and Sharpton. You might not like them but your perception of them is wrong! How in the hell a man who deals with all the injustices and hatred by white people turn out to be the bad guy. Hell I have seen in the past where Rev. Jackson could do stuff the president couls not do for his own white people. remember when he went abroad and got the soldiers who were prisioners in a wartime situation. I guess he was a racist then. John Lewis almost lost his life marching for the right to vote and have the same damn rights you have. And thats racist, but when you are running for president and your campaign is falling apart you can say whatever you want and its ok no do you consider the people calling out kill him, he’s a arab muslim, are not are you racist?

By T'VILLE DAWG

October 15, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

IT’S ONLY RACISA IF WHITIE SAYS IT!

By Derek

October 15, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Hmmm; Why is it that all the failing counties, cities and organizations, ( Fulton, Dekalb, Clayton, Atlanta, Riveradale, Clayton County School Board etc; nationally Detroit, Washington DC, Oakland;) Are run by Democrats (who happen to be black) maybe some history lessons and trying to learn from those who did it right couldn’t hurt…. Let’s stop hurting ourselves and elect those who are best qualified with expierence and willingness to learn. I believe Bill Cosby was vilified for suggesting that!

By Sick and Tired

October 15, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

To LetsBeReal: You know our business is always in the street and the forefront of all the media. You on the other hand keep your business all tucked away in the backwoods from where you came from just to keep your so-called image. How about this - you have the same things going on in your community but you don’t publicize it. And don’t let me go with the fatherless families - you have those as well and you don’t publicize it. And another one for you - your young white mothers are standing in the Kroger lines like the young black mothers with their Federal EBT cards as well. So there you have it for all to see in the AJC. If you don’t want your business in the street then continue to keep it in the woods. Stay where YOU belong. And you are still no better.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Aaron said “There are lots of Liberal racists. The liberals of the 60’s through the 80’s that set up the welfare state were racist through the back door by implying that black people couldn’t fend for themselves.”

This is what Jackson, Sharpton, Wright & obama-now- propose to KEEP doing. It makes the poorer people, MORE dependent on them because the poor mistakenly believe that these “leaders” are “helping” them. I do my own research from quite a variety of sources, I do not depend on ANY candidate to tell me. This is true for determining tax rates, too.

By Eve

October 15, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

McCain needs to MAN UP! McCain is not what this country needs, nor is Palin, who is only good for talking trash and stirring up mess!

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

All my nagging and whining like some lib panty waste aside. I will be staying home on election day because Obama is so far ahead in the polls there is no need for all Democrats to vote. Remember Republicans vote on Tuesday and Democrats vote on Wednesday.

By The Sleeping Giant

October 15, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

My 2 Cents is absolutely right.

Black corruption in politics is by far the rule. Even in Africa, blacks cannot survive without having a strongman dictator, monarch, or king rule over them. Exceptions to this rule are rare. In addition, those societies don’t advance or innovate and the standards of living are poor compared to the U.S.

Fair-minded people recognize that Obama is corrupt. We must judge him on his associations, his words, and his deeds. The trouble is that voting “present” doesn’t convey much about the man—except that he is afraid to take a stand. The old expression “birds of a feather flock together” is as valid now as it has ever been.

I would vote (and have voted) for a black man. But I cannot vote for an unethical man or woman—regardless of their color or party.

Unfortunately blacks are voting for Obama because he is black, yet many of these same people don’t want to be judged by their skin color.

What America is learning is that there is usually very little difference between a black person’s color and a black person’s character.

You folks are not helping yourselves and you are certainly not helping America. I only wish that you exercised the responsibility that should accompany freedom.

By Dog Catcher

October 15, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

It might be time to put this old dog to sleep. John Lewis is an old fossil that spews hate and is just taking up space in Washington while he steals from taxpayers. He is racist and it is time for him to go. He really is one ugly sucka.

By bortzsucksmyballs

October 15, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

have you brainwashed fools ever stopped to consider that not everything that bortz, bill o’reilly, rush, the republican party, and your preacher is not always the gospel truth? if your in the upper class of society then i can understand voting for republicans, i just can’t figure out how they’ve fooled all of you/us blue coller folks into supporting them when they don’t have our best interests in mind. how can you support or vote for a man who represents 4 more years of W’s policies, which are the same as his daddy’s, and reagan’s and the republican party? how? how the hell did reagan get a second term? or W? what the f#ck is wrong with you people?

By daduke

October 15, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Obama- Osama- Whats the Difference? They are both worthless garbage and I wouldn’t p**s on either if they were on fire. Everybody glosses over the LIAR’s claims about Ayers & Wright now. Just go back and read his HATEfilled and RACIST first two books to understand why this piece of human trash would sit for twenty years in Wrights Racist House of Hate and be buddies with a terrorist who tried repeatedly to kill Americans, white or black, he didn’t care. BaCrap Osama is a pimple on the a$$ of America. So all idiots go ahead and put this garbage sniffer in the Oval Office and in 4 years we’ll get out the Preperation H and remove him. Huckabe - 2012

By Hugh G. Rekshun

October 15, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Aaron Burr V. Mexico, how is it that evryone who disagrees with you is a moron? I think maybe LetsBeReal may have been alluding to percentages instead of just numbers. It’s all there - check it out if you have the stomach. Now let’s hear how I am a moron, Mr. Hawking.

By Derek

October 15, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

* Aaron Burr VS Mexico *

A little History lesson; obviously you idolize flawed individuals, Though Burr was a formative leader of the Reuplican-Democratic Party (Yes , people they were together once) and a promising politician, his killing of Alexander Hamilton led to the Federalist Party failing, and his downward spiral; (Kinda like your posts!) After Burr left the Vice Presidency at the end of his term in 1805, he journeyed into what was then the U.S. West, particularly the Ohio River Valley area and the lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase. While historians are uncertain as to Burr’s particular activities, he was accused in turns of having committed treason, of a conspiracy to steal Louisiana Purchase lands away from the United States and crown himself a King or Emperor, or of an attempt to declare an illegal war against Spanish possessions in Mexico. He did go so far as to form his own regiment of at least 200 men. Burr was arrested in 1807 and brought to trial on charges of treason, for which he was acquitted. After several years in self-imposed exile in Europe, Burr returned to practicing law in New York City and lived a largely reclusive existence until his death.

By bortzsucksmyballs

October 15, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

have you brainwashed fools ever stopped to consider that not everything that bortz, bill o’reilly, rush, the republican party, and your preacher is not always the gospel truth? if your in the upper class of society then i can understand voting for republicans, i just can’t figure out how they’ve fooled all of you/us blue coller folks into supporting them when they don’t have our best interests in mind. how can you support or vote for a man who represents 4 more years of W’s policies, which are the same as his daddy’s, and reagan’s and the republican party? how? how the hell did reagan get a second term? or W? what the f#ck is wrong with you people?

By Wallace my A##

October 15, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

John John John….you just don’t get it do you pal. After 50 years of telling white America that you want equal opportunity..white America figured it out. YOU never wanted equal opportunity…you wanted everything to be given to you so you didn’t have to earn it. One more thing spanky….you are public servant, we tell you what to think…you do not tell us.

By Larryg

October 15, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Why would a mutt like Lewis regret the remarks? He got the press he was looking for. He and other black racists make their living on keeping racism alive. Pathetic little minds. Really contemptible.

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Some of you people need to get out more. One of the people detained at the MCain/Palin rally for yelling out “kill Him” was an ACORN worker. Do we know who is associated with Acorn???? Also, the class and manners exhibited by Aaron is a big boon to obama and his campaign—(that’s the way a lot of the supporters are) and thirdly—MB..if obama had those things in his column and the other candidate was a young white person with 143 days in the Senate and a vast association of radical friends,and had the Most liberal voting record of the Senate..The person YOU cite Would get MY vote over the young white whippersnapper every time!!

By JET

October 15, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

WHY IS AJC CONTINUING THIS BLOG. THERE ARE FAR MORE IMPORTANT ISSUES THAT PEOPLE NEED TO COMMENT ON. POST A BLOG ABOUT THE ECONOMY AND LET PEOPLE COMMENT ON THAT. I THINK AJC ARE THE DEVEL’S ADVOCATE HERE AND PEOPLE NEED TO CALL THEM OUT. THEY NEED TO PULL THIS ONE. COME ON AJC LETS DEAL WITH THE ISSUED AFFECTING POOR PEOPLE. HERE ARE SOME THAT YOU NEED TO RUN A BLOG ON: (1) FORECLOSURE, (2) JOBS LAY OFF; (3) THE ECONOMY; (4) GAS PRICE THAT IS STILL HIGH DESPITE THE REDUCED PRICE; (5) CRIME NATIONWIDE. JUST TO NAME A FEW.

By Debbie

October 15, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

Great New Hank Williams, Jr song McCain-Palin Tradition

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Daduke: Yes, Aaron Burr was a moron. So are all Republicans. Hence the name as a blatant statement of the stupidity that is the entire Republican ideology.

Thanks for falling for that trap there. Glad to know at least one Republican knows history.

Pinkie: The acorn worker at the rally? That is a total, absolute, 100% bald faced LIE. You are a liar. You are also a PUMA. When you can’t win based on principles, you just flat out make stuff up.

You are a moron and a liar.

By Tyre

October 15, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Want to see some Racism and Sexism?

Just ask a democrat what they think of Sarah Palin. You will hear more hatred and personal slander to last a lifetime.

It must be a requirement for a “Black Leader” to hate whites. Face it. John Lewis is a Racist!

By RightOn

October 15, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

AreUReal, I agreet with your statement: AJC only put this blog on to cause racial discourse before the election. Shame on you, AJC. I agree w/ the previous comments about the ignorant remarks on this blog. As the said it the 60’ we are being hookwinked. Responding to the ugly remarks is childish. Let the fools ramble on, as there is a lot to be said about restraint. This blog is not about issues. It was intented as a medium for hate baiting. Obviously, AJC wants Obama supporters to react negatively, seemingly as a behavior they could contribute to Sentator Obama.

By Eve

October 15, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

I am still waiting for McCain, Palin and/or a Repub on this blog to admit that Palin or McCain should have publicly denounced their rally supporters that made the hateful remarks of “off with his head,” “terrorist,” and “kill him.”

…and by the way the election is Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

By Bitter Lewis

October 15, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

Has anyone else noticed that John Lewis cannot speak coherently? What’s up with that? And what’s up with that constant nasty, p—-ed off look on his ugly face? I cannot recall ever seeing that sour @$$hole smile - not once!!!! Does he stay p—-ed off? Heck, he should be glad that he gets a free ride and a healthy paycheck for doing absolutely nothing!!

By pinkie

October 15, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

oh Aaron! you forgot to call me a racist! We all know that I am also one of those!

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Obama supporters: You are better than that. Do not be pitted into responding to ignorant remarks. Brush it off. Again, you are better than that. Obama 08. TAKE YOU CUES FROM OBAMA AND NOT BE REACTIONARY TO HATEFUL REMARKS. THE BIGOTS WANTS TO DIVIDE THE RACES BEFORE THE ELECTION.

By RightOn

October 15, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

TO JET: YOU ARE RIGHT. THERE ARE MORE NEWS WORTHLY EVENTS THAN THIS. FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS I THINK WE WILL SEE MORE BLOGS LIKE THIS HOPING TO INCITE THE RACES. THIS IS A DISTRACTIONARY TECHNIQUES BECAUSE MANY IN GEORGIA DOES NOT WANT OBAMA TO WIN. OBAMA SUPPORTERS NEEDS TO REMAIN CALM AND REALIZE THE DEVIL IS BUSY. THE TACTICS IS TO MAKE OBAMA SUPPORTERS SEEM ANGRY, BITTER, RACIST SO AS TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM VOTING FROM HIM. THE NEXT 3 WEEKS ARE CRUCIAL, WE NEED TO STAY FOCUS, GET PEOPLE TO THE VOTING POLLS, AND LOOK TOWARDS THE PRIZE.

By Bitter Lewis

October 15, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Cool”Het”, I no dat’s rite!! I be takin’ my cues from Obama - no whut I’m sayin’? I no dem bigots “wants” to divide the races, en awl. I dawn be fallin’ for it, tho. No suh!! No whut I’m sayin’? I be votin’ fo da tan man - no whut I’m sayin’?Awrite t’en, yawl be cool.

By Tray

October 15, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Yes Obama Supporters…take your cues from Obama, who takes his cues from a teleprompter, who takes it cues from a white man writing in correct English!

By Tyre

October 15, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Want to see some Racism and Sexism?

Just ask a democrat what they think of Sarah Palin. You will hear more hatred and personal slander to last a lifetime.

It must be a requirement for a “Black Leader” to hate whites. Face it. John Lewis is a Racist!

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Not offended. I understand the intent. I am brushing it off, as there are more important things to focus. Proverb 10:12 Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Not offended. I understand the intent. I am brushing it off, as there are more important things to focus on. Proverb 10:12 Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.

By ben

October 15, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

John Lewis back stabbed Hillary Clinton for race. Every honest person on both sides of the aisle knows that blacks are the most racially biased group in America and that’s why they voted 90%+ for Obama. It wasn’t because they know their political issues better and did their homework, they simply voted for Obama because he is black. Yet in discussing issue’s, Obama sure fails to make any mention of black issues when he talks about quarter million dollar households and wall street fiascos!

By ben

October 15, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

John Lewis back stabbed Hillary Clinton for race. Every honest person on both sides of the aisle knows that blacks are the most racially biased group in America and that’s why they voted 90%+ for Obama. It wasn’t because they know their political issues better and did their homework, they simply voted for Obama because he is black. Yet in discussing issue’s, Obama sure fails to make any mention of black issues when he talks about quarter million dollar households and wall street fiascos!

By ben

October 15, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

John Lewis back stabbed Hillary Clinton for race. Every honest person on both sides of the aisle knows that blacks are the most racially biased group in America and that’s why they voted 90%+ for Obama. It wasn’t because they know their political issues better and did their homework, they simply voted for Obama because he is black. Yet in discussing issue’s, Obama sure fails to make any mention of black issues when he talks about quarter million dollar households and wall street fiascos!

By Bitter Lewis

October 15, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

RightOn, does you be Cool”Het”? I think you be. Why you be chayjin’ yo name en awl? How come you dawn be no “goot” at grammer en awl? No whut I’m sayin’? Does you need uh aydjewkayshun? I no datz rite!!! You be dun gradeeyatid from dat Klaytun Kownee Skule en awl? No datz rite!!!! We needs ta git ‘at kullud boy ‘lektid!!! No whut I’m sayin’? Yawl be cool.

By BJ

October 15, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

As a black female who respects John Lewis for what he stood for during the civil rights, I don’t support his recent comments. I know that racism still exists but everytime something jumps off in the Obama camp is always racist. The card is being overused and is turning people off. Not just white folks but blacks.

By LewisIsaRacist

October 15, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

What do you expect from racists like Lewis? His district is full of racists and stirring up racist hate helps keep him in office.

By rob vinson

October 15, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

John Lewis is a dolt and he should retire. He is nothing but a racist and the last comment he made like this was if Fulton County elected a commissioner who was a republican, it would be akin to electing someone like George Wallace, and he had to go and apologize. Maybe he gets his kicks off of stirring it up, but I am not amused and many others are sick of it and him as well. Go on and get out of public service.

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11

By Alabama Jack

October 15, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

GMAN, you are all class. Just let someone disagree and you bring out the name calling. Why don’t you call ACORN and see if you can get a cemetery route to sign up voters.

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man (woman), I put away childish things - hatred, lying, unnecessary or abusive conversation. 1 Corinthians 13:11

By ben

October 15, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

John Lewis back stabbed Hillary Clinton for race. Every honest person on both sides of the aisle know that blacks are the most racially biased group in America. That’s why they voted 90%+ for Obama. It certainly was not because they knew their politics better or did their homework, it was simply because he is black. And I haven’t heard Obama address many issues in the debates that directly affect blacks the most. I wonder how many blacks are interested in no new taxes for those under a quarter million income or about the billion dollar jackpot give-away to Wall Street!

By cm

October 15, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

You must be the change you want to see in the world.

By CAS

October 15, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

I’m still amazed that in 21 century we still have no tolerance for each other..The hate that some of you spill in here is outrageous to say the least..It comes from both the minority race and the majority race equally..when will you people - both the minority race and majority race just grow up..Have some of you heard what goes on and what is said at some of these rallies..people grow up before someone get hurt..the hatred that doled out to someone that maybe our next President..we have had too many good people/leaders assassinated/murdered before their time. Grow Up…

By Houckster

October 15, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

TYRE Want to see some Racism and Sexism?

Just ask a democrat what they think of Sarah Palin. You will hear more hatred and personal slander to last a lifetime.

It must be a requirement for a “Black Leader” to hate whites. Face it. John Lewis is a Racist!

By Mike

October 15, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Typical,play the race card

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By Joyce Watts

October 15, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By Debbie G

October 15, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

To Dan Deacon; thanks for the link to Congressman Lewis’ site. I’m a 56 year old ‘white’ native Georgian lady who’s been wanting to get in touch with him and THANK HIM for taking the stand he has and stating what I and several of my friends have been thinking. This man has EARNED our respect for standing up for the downtrodden. And he has earned the right to have and express his opinions on this subject due most expecially to being in the trenches in the 60’s and 70’s peacefully standing up for his and other people’s rights.

I and my friends have been saying WE were concerned about the tone the McCain campaign has taken of late and were fearful someone wack job would try to physically harm Barack as a result, so Congressman was right on the mark. And thanks to you, I’ve now written and told him so as I’m sure many of my friends will. :)

By Debbie G

October 15, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

To Dan Deacon; thanks for the link to Congressman Lewis’ site. I’m a 56 year old ‘white’ native Georgian lady who’s been wanting to get in touch with him and THANK HIM for taking the stand he has and stating what I and several of my friends have been thinking. This man has EARNED our respect for standing up for the downtrodden. And he has earned the right to have and express his opinions on this subject due most expecially to being in the trenches in the 60’s and 70’s peacefully standing up for his and other people’s rights.

I and my friends have been saying WE were concerned about the tone the McCain campaign has taken of late and were fearful someone wack job would try to physically harm Barack as a result, so Congressman was right on the mark. And thanks to you, I’ve now written and told him so as I’m sure many of my friends will. :)

By Debbie G

October 15, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

To Dan Deacon; thanks for the link to Congressman Lewis’ site. I’m a 56 year old ‘white’ native Georgian lady who’s been wanting to get in touch with him and THANK HIM for taking the stand he has and stating what I and several of my friends have been thinking. This man has EARNED our respect for standing up for the downtrodden. And he has earned the right to have and express his opinions on this subject due most expecially to being in the trenches in the 60’s and 70’s peacefully standing up for his and other people’s rights.

I and my friends have been saying WE were concerned about the tone the McCain campaign has taken of late and were fearful someone wack job would try to physically harm Barack as a result, so Congressman was right on the mark. And thanks to you, I’ve now written and told him so as I’m sure many of my friends will. :)

By Toby Cash

October 15, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

I wonder if John Lewis and Cynthia McKinnon both belong to the same church. One that spreads hate and racism.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies..MLK

By AARON

October 15, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

TWO WORDS FOR ALL YOU SPENDOCRATS AND DUMBPUBLICANS BOB BARR!

By AARON

October 15, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

TWO WORDS FOR ALL YOU SPENDOCRATS AND DUMBPUBLICANS BOB BARR!

By AARON

October 15, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

TWO WORDS FOR ALL YOU SPENDOCRATS AND DUMBPUBLICANS BOB BARR!

By White Chick

October 15, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

John Lewis should apologize for NOTHING. He put his life on the line standing up for the Constitutional rights of ALL Americans, lest any one group succeed in supressing the rights of another. He can express any observation he wants.

That Wallace sowed the seeds of hatred and division is a VERIFIABLE observation to anyone who was there, and the same can be observed on any given day in 2008 by listening to the McCain campaign and supporters. Truth hurts. No apologies Congressman Lewis. LOVE YOU!

By Brian

October 15, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

What John Lewis said was right on target. The McCain campaign is showing its desperation and taking a page out of the Karl Rove playbook. I am a white man and I was offended by the comments of John McCain and Sarah Palin. Bravo John Lewis, it was courageous to speak out! Please keep speaking out and displaying the same courage you have shown throughout your career of fighting for right and equality.

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Prov 17:28

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Prov 17:28

By AARON

October 15, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

TWO WORDS FOR ALL YOU SPENDOCRATS AND DUMBPUBLICANS BOB BARR!

By Brian

October 15, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

What John Lewis said was right on target. The McCain campaign is showing its desperation and taking a page out of the Karl Rove playbook. I am a white man and I was offended by the comments of John McCain and Sarah Palin. Bravo John Lewis, it was courageous to speak out! Please keep speaking out and displaying the same courage you have shown throughout your career of fighting for right and equality.

By larry

October 15, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Here’s the real deal.Forget all the racist comments,hateful blogging.We`are all disgusted as american’s with what has happenned to our country…the economy,gas prices,job losses,the black crime rate,the black out of wedlock birth rate,on and on and on.call me a racist too,if you like. Conservatives want to vote for someone reguardless of their race based on them being qualified.We have accepted Colin Powell,Clarence Thomas,Codaleeza Rice and many other qualified black political figures.What we do not accept is someone who is not qualified or will not answer questions responsibly.We are teffified because of what we don’t know.

Blacks clearly have different values than whites.They have a different agenda when it comes to diet,lifestyle,family values and responsible parenting.There is a significant proportion of blacks whom if given power will totally abuse it,cause massive confusion,corruption.There is also a significant proportion that will not work or comply as law abiding citizens.Statistics at top government institutes and universities support thsi statement as fact.

We are terrified,especially at this point,what will happen to this country,our society,the ecoonomy if Obama is elected.

Show me one example of any form of government in this country or any other part of the world that is under black leadership that is flourishing ? In America,whites will hand over top dollar to see a black man carry a football,dunk a basketball.fight for the heavyweight boxing title. However,until the black community cleans up their act,reduces the disprortionate statistics in my first paragraph,conservatives are not ready for Obama. Neither should anyone,reguardless of race ,be ready to have him lead us out of this mess.

By melvinowens

October 15, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

barack obama as professor of constitutional law at the university of chicago sat on committees with bill ayers, professor of education at the university of illinois. is that palling around with terroists, as palin said?

By Bill

October 15, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Lewis is just another thug who should crawl back under his rock

By GaDawg

October 15, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Would someone wipe the drool off John Lewis mouth and lead him to the nearest Rest Home for old folks?

By One example

October 15, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

South Africa under Mandella.

By Houckster

October 15, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

TYRE Want to see some Racism and Sexism? Just ask a democrat what they think of Sarah Palin. You will hear more hatred and personal slander to last a lifetime.

It must be a requirement for a “Black Leader” to hate whites. Face it. John Lewis is a Racist!

It is unfortunate that Mr. Lewis’s comments were so accurate. I saw excerpts from one of the rallies that Mr. McCain held and the shouts of “kill him” were plainly audible. It reminded me of a lynching environment.

Those who accuse Mr. Lewis of playing the race card simply have absorbed one of the key tactics of Karl Rove, accuse the opposition of your own crimes before they can accuse you.

Mr. Lewis does not hate whites, not even those to whom he was referring, but he does hate and we all should hate the sentiments that were expressed at those rallies. Hopefully, the people who expressed them were just caught up in the moment and will resolve not to say such hateful things again. But the reality is that racism is behind some of sentiment. There are many white people who are plainly afraid of a black man being president.

As for Palin, she was a key rabble-rouser at the rallies. Her background of abusing her powers as governor and her flirting with the Alaska secessionist party are reason enough to vote against her. I don’t need to hate her too.

By CoolHead

October 15, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

By Tracie

October 15, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

MidGA Doctor, just a fact check…The Republicans of Lincoln’s era switched over to the Democrat party after he freed the slaves, because most of them disagreed with him, right along with the Democrats of that era.

Secondly, the Southern Democrats of the Civil Rights era switched to the Republican party during the Kennedy and Johnson years for the same reasons…surely you could have figured that out with out my little history lesson…So your false perceptions have mis-informed you again.

By ce

October 15, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

t is important for Obama supporters not be get baited into ugly,hateful exchanges with bigots who are trying to cause racial divide. As the election draws near, many are hoping to distract voters from the real issues: unemplyment, economic distress, foreclosures, etc. and divide the country on racial lines. We must be wise of tactics and not take our eyes off the prize. Take your cues from Senator Obama and not be reactionary to ignorant remarks.

By ce

October 15, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

t is important for Obama supporters not be get baited into ugly,hateful exchanges with bigots who are trying to cause racial divide. As the election draws near, many are hoping to distract voters from the real issues: unemplyment, economic distress, foreclosures, etc. and divide the country on racial lines. We must be wise of tactics and not take our eyes off the prize. Take your cues from Senator Obama and not be reactionary to ignorant remarks.

By fearless fosdik

October 15, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Much ado about NOTHING!

By the way, for you idiots who post the same multiple times…you only have to press the post button once!

Is that too hard to understand?

By Tracie

October 15, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

MidGA Doctor, just a fact check…The Republicans of Lincoln’s era switched over to the Democrat party after he freed the slaves, because most of them disagreed with him, right along with the Democrats of that era.

Secondly, the Southern Democrats of the Civil Rights era switched to the Republican party during the Kennedy and Johnson years for the same reasons…surely you could have figured that out with out my little history lesson…So your false perceptions have mis-informed you again.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Republicans vote on Tuesday. Democrats vote on Wednesday.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

MLK Quote: I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

By TRACIE

October 15, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

MidGA Doctor, just a fact check…The Republicans of Lincoln’s era switched over to the Democrat party after he freed the slaves, because most of them disagreed with him, right along with the Democrats of that era.

Secondly, the Southern Democrats of the Civil Rights era switched to the Republican party during the Kennedy and Johnson years for the same reasons…surely you could have figured that out with out my little history lesson…So your false perceptions have mis-informed you again.

By AreU4real

October 15, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

MLK Quote: I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

By Billy Richards

October 15, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

If anybody should know the face and the words of a racist, it’s Congressman John Lewis. He was there. He saw the haterd and he heard the words. John McClain has allowed Gov. Pahlin to turn his campaign into a KLAN gathering without sheets. I am 63years old. I too know the difference.

By Steve

October 15, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Give it a rest, Lewis. You might not need anyone to “lecture you about your feelings or what you’ve seen in the past 50 years,” but you certainly could use someone with half a brain to somehow convince you that you have outlived your usefulness and need to go bury your head in the sand finally.

By Rev, Jackson

October 15, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

It is wrong for the Republicans to bring up Obama’s associations. Obama had to go to an America hating church, and Obama was forced to be friends with a terrorist. Palin is a racist because she is a white Republican. All republicans are racist. Any woman that is a republican should have her ovaries cut out or be forced to have an abortion. To make matters worse Republicans hate Jews. And Obama will see that this country stops supporting Israel. Republicans and Jews are far worse than the freedom fighters that the Neocons call terrorists.

By Lola Sanderman

October 15, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Please stop …

All those for John McCain … please stop. Your mean and racist arguments about an American running for President is just causing John McCain to lose. Please realize now, that you are sending Independent (and Republican) voters in the other direction than you want them to go to. And you are maligning a good man — your candidate JOHN McCAIN. Don’t represent John McCain with anger and hatred.

All those for Barack Obama …please stop arguing. The people that are for John McCain are for him for their reasons and you won’t change them. It’s all right. The situation, the country’s needs and the solution speaks for itself. Mr. Obama represents himself well — let him do it.

Please, all of us … all Americans — WE ARE MUCH BETTER THAN THIS. All this hatred and anger just makes me want to cry for all of us.

By daduke

October 15, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Hey BaCrap Osama, now we understand what CHANGE stands for: CHANGE- Come Help A N**r Get Elected. (Huckabee- 2012)

By FairElection

October 15, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

larry, you are right on target, man.

CoolHead, since you are obviously studying the Bible this afternoon (and I applaud you for it), could you please cite us a section that talks to a certain “reverend” who orates “sermons” such as in the case of Jeremiah Wright? Just when is it okay to spout, “God d—- America” before a congregation? I would love to know what passage that might be. Please enlighten us; otherwise, please go away.

By Vinnie

October 15, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

TYPICAL!!!

A black man can whatever he wants and not be held accountable and doesnt even have to show remorse.

Let a white man do something like this and the NAACP, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and any other person than things they can gain something from it, would be calling for his job and his head.

This society has such a double standard and it is a RACIST society, and most of the racists are not white.

By Barack Hussein Obama

October 15, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

I am not the Change anyone has been waiting for. I am a Marxist and I cannot close the deal. I wish I had not made terrorist friends and gone to that crazy church. To tell the truth I am closer to Cynthia McKinney than to JFK. I am a fraud.

I am not the same Barack that I used to know. I am Barack Obama and I apporive this message.

By Rev, Jackson

October 15, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Hey Lola, go “cheney” yourself. I then suggest you go to a conflict resolution class to hang out with the other weenies.

By Reality

October 15, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

The problem with anonymous message boards is that most of these blatantly racist comments might be from people who support Obama, as they want undecided voters to think McCain and his supporters are bigots. It would be very interesting to know nonetheless, but it is a shame that in my dealings with the Obama campaign, I would not be surprised if supporters were intentionally making these anonymous comments (though I doubt the actual campaign chair or Obama have made such a directive). Basically, it is an attempt to create a whisper campaign.

By Debbie G

October 15, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

To fearless fosdik: maybe we know people like you need to read it 2 or 3 times before there’s even a chance something might sink into your thick skull. :)

Have a nice evening. And enjoy the debate! I can hardly wait!

By Kelley

October 15, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

To enlighten the one trying to give the history lesson: African Americans, in general, began to support the Democrat party in the election of 1936 (FDR vs. Landon). African Americans were given more posts in gov’t. Furthermore, the Lincoln’s Republicans and Andrew Jackson’s Democrats were almost totally opposite of what Rep. and Dem. are today.

By Jose Pulido

October 15, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

I am very disappointed in John Lewis. I am a Republican who decided to get my friends in his district to vote for him. I met John Lewis this spring at the Sweet Water Beer Festival and we shared our different views on why he would change his super delegate vote from Hillary Clinton to Obama. I for one have respected John Lewis, for him to lower himself to that level and use that kind of rhetoric about John McCain is certainly very distasteful and plain wrong. Obama is not a good guy, I believe he has hidden agenda judging by the friends he has had in the past… Need I say more!!!! Go McCain, a man who is truly running his campaign in the spirit of America!!!

Jose Pulido Republican in Atlanta

By Kelley

October 15, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

To enlighten the one trying to give the history lesson: African Americans, in general, began to support the Democrat party in the election of 1936 (FDR vs. Landon). African Americans were given more posts in gov’t. Furthermore, the Lincoln’s Republicans and Andrew Jackson’s Democrats were almost totally opposite of what Rep. and Dem. are today.

By Kelley

October 15, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

To enlighten the one trying to give the history lesson: African Americans, in general, began to support the Democrat party in the election of 1936 (FDR vs. Landon). African Americans were given more posts in gov’t. Furthermore, the Lincoln’s Republicans and Andrew Jackson’s Democrats were almost totally opposite of what Rep. and Dem. are today.

By Reality

October 15, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

The problem with anonymous message boards is that most of these blatantly racist comments might be from people who support Obama, as they want undecided voters to think McCain and his supporters are bigots. It would be very interesting to know nonetheless, but it is a shame that in my dealings with the Obama campaign, I would not be surprised if supporters were intentionally making these anonymous comments (though I doubt the actual campaign chair or Obama have made such a directive). Basically, it is an attempt to create a whisper campaign.

By Moderate in Snellville

October 15, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

In all fairness, I cannot blame John Lewis for his comments. He was there in Selma and he saw things that many of us, black or white, cannot begin to comprehend. I am certain that every once in awhile he still sees and hears flashes of what those days were like. In reality, there is still a ton of unbridled racial hatred and bigotry in this country. You cannot bury bigotry until it is dead. It will only dig its way back to the surface and poison us all again. The best way to destroy it is to refuse to give in to it. If someone uses a racial slur, we should all admonish that person. The only way to win is to hate the hatred, but love the haters.

That said, the only thing that concerns me about Obama are his politics of redistribution. We must allow our citizens to enjoy the fruits of their labors and we must incent hard work and entreprenurial risk. “Trickle down” economics works! It was Reagan’s tax cuts that saved our country from the economic devastation of the 70’s and paved the way for the wealth we enjoyed during the 80’s and 90’s. Instead of raising taxes, we should be thinking about pulling troops out of Iraq and using some of that money here at home. So I suppose you could say that Obama has it half right. Perhaps he will learn this after he takes office (which in my mind is a near certainty). If Obama does take office, then I , a McCain supporter, will support Obama 100%.

By Shay

October 15, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

To all the decent white Americans, do you see what we as black people have to go through daily. Not just on this blog but in life every single day. So far today, on this blog alone, I have learned that me as a black woman

Don’t have the same values as whites in regard to raising my son

I’m a thug

My son is a thug

I hate America

I am teaching my son to hate America

I am a baby momma, even though I have a husband

I am lazy

I am uneducated

I’m a nigg*r

I’m a monkey

I don’t have a right to vote democrat b/c the candidate is black even tho’ I have voted democrat all my life

My diet is poor

My lifestyle is poor

I have a different agenda in life than white people.

If I get in a higher position, I will mess that up too!

and, whites have “accepted” Colin Powell,Clarence Thomas,Codaleeza Rice and many other qualified black political figures.

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By GetAGrip!

October 15, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

I wholeheartedly agree with U.S. Rep John Lewis. we cry foul over words that are not imporant. I cannot believe that President George Bush will be allowed to leave the highest office in These United States after eight years, and simply walk away without being challenged on one of the biggest Lies ever told by someone in his position as our President. Weapons of Mass Destructuion. Yet, somehow we can find time to talk about what U.S.Rep John Lewis said about the garbage being sprouted and thrown around by Senator Mccain and Gov S. Palin on the campaign trail.. We are truly a melting pot of mixed up and confused idiots. I am waiting on someone to stand up and ask where are those WEAPONS? When do we as ordinary citizens begin to use our brain not our emotions. I say Hate is Hate no matter how you smell it. To go to WAR was just plain HATE. To put our children (young adults) and adults alike in HARMS WAY by means of Death, loss of Dignity and Mind and the loss of Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet for more than three years, and a WAR that NO we will not WIN, it is just simply IGNORANT. We the citizens go on with our lives everyday as if nothing happened. U.S.Rep John Lewis what he felt to be TRUE. To see those people in that crowd chant and yell out so much hate it is disgraceful. Who could be more TERRIOSTS then we were to sit back and allow the things that happened at the beginning of this ignorant WAR. I remember those CARDS, MONOPOLY GAMES, and the MILLIONS of DOLLARS IN BOUNTY MONEY TOO. I am like an ELEPHANT and NO I want be forgetting all the terrible things that this Administration did to start a WAR that was completley OUT of CONTROL. U.S. Rep John lewis was right and I might say foe me he ROCKS! Do not ever be ashamed to say what is absolutely the TRUTH. “TRUTH TO POWER” will always prevail. Joyce Watts Pensacola, FL

By Johnny Nam

October 15, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s people like John Lewis and his irk that will continue to seperate the white community from the black community. The man just won’t quit with his racist comments/innuendos. C’mon John the marching days are over, firehoses all put away, dogs are penned. You and your compatriots accomplished the mission, now let it go. There is one race-the human race and the sooner you realize that the sooner the races will be able to come together !!!

By James

October 15, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

I read the transcript and Lewis didn’t say anything that he needs to be sorry for. He spoke the truth. I’m disappointed that he backed off. I think he said it exactly as he should have given all the blatent attacks that McCain is making.

By Jose Pulido

October 15, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

John Lewis’s comments on McCain are barbaric and reckless. Reminiscent of Cynthia McKinney… Certainly not the language that we are used to hearing from a good guy like John Lewis!!!

By just an American

October 15, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

I think John Lewis was right on point. If you take for example a person who attends World Changers Church where Pastor Dollar is located in College Park. The members of that church believe every word that comes out of his mouth. They will go to war for their pastor. Not to say that Pastor Dollar is wrong but the influence he has over his members is really no different then the influence John Mccain has over the folks shouting “Kill Him”. One must be very careful when dealing with small minded people who have evil and hate being their foundation. They only see color. No matter what is offered or said all they see is color. Remember the TV show The Jefferson? When Geoge save the life of a KKK man. When the man came through and found out a black man had saved his life, he said ” You should have let me die.” We as American have come to far to allow race to be and issue. We all need each other. When I go to London, China, Jamaica, Canada, ect.. I’m not a black women. I’m an American. And yes I’m proud to be and American because at least I know I’m free.

By T'VILLE DAWG

October 15, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

I’LL SAY IT AGAIN, IT’S ONLY RACISA IF IT COMES FROM WHITEY, YOU BLACKS HAVE GOT SOME NERVE. NO MATTER WHAT A BLACK PERSON DOES IN ATLANTA YOU REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE GUILT. bRIAN NICHOLS WAS SEEN BY DOZENS KILLING INNOCENT PEOPLE BUT THEY STILL MANIPULATE ANYTHING TO FREE HIM. DO YOU PEOPLE REALLY WANT HIM BACK ON THE STREET?

By just an American

October 15, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

I think John Lewis was right on point. If you take for example a person who attends World Changers Church where Pastor Dollar is located in College Park. The members of that church believe every word that comes out of his mouth. They will go to war for their pastor. Not to say that Pastor Dollar is wrong but the influence he has over his members is really no different then the influence John Mccain has over the folks shouting “Kill Him”. One must be very careful when dealing with small minded people who have evil and hate being their foundation. They only see color. No matter what is offered or said all they see is color. Remember the TV show The Jefferson? When Geoge save the life of a KKK man. When the man came through and found out a black man had saved his life, he said ” You should have let me die.” We as American have come to far to allow race to be and issue. We all need each other. When I go to London, China, Jamaica, Canada, ect.. I’m not a black women. I’m an American. And yes I’m proud to be and American because at least I know I’m free.

By Jose Pulido

October 15, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

John Lewis’s comments on McCain are barbaric and reckless. Reminiscent of Cynthia McKinney… Certainly not the language that we are used to hearing from a good guy like John Lewis!!!

By Proud American

October 15, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

I think John Lewis was right on point. If you take for example a person who attends World Changers Church where Pastor Dollar is located in College Park. The members of that church believe every word that comes out of his mouth. They will go to war for their pastor. Not to say that Pastor Dollar is wrong but the influence he has over his members is really no different then the influence John Mccain has over the folks shouting “Kill Him”. One must be very careful when dealing with small minded people who have evil and hate being their foundation. They only see color. No matter what is offered or said all they see is color. Remember the TV show The Jefferson? When Geoge save the life of a KKK man. When the man came through and found out a black man had saved his life, he said ” You should have let me die.” We as American have come to far to allow race to be and issue. We all need each other. When I go to London, China, Jamaica, Canada, ect.. I’m not a black women. I’m an American. And yes I’m proud to be and American because at least I know I’m free.

By Proud American

October 15, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

I think John Lewis was right on point. If you take for example a person who attends World Changers Church where Pastor Dollar is located in College Park. The members of that church believe every word that comes out of his mouth. They will go to war for their pastor. Not to say that Pastor Dollar is wrong but the influence he has over his members is really no different then the influence John Mccain has over the folks shouting “Kill Him”. One must be very careful when dealing with small minded people who have evil and hate being their foundation. They only see color. No matter what is offered or said all they see is color. Remember the TV show The Jefferson? When Geoge save the life of a KKK man. When the man came through and found out a black man had saved his life, he said ” You should have let me die.” We as American have come to far to allow race to be and issue. We all need each other. When I go to London, China, Jamaica, Canada, ect.. I’m not a black women. I’m an American. And yes I’m proud to be and American because at least I know I’m free.

By Rev, Jackson

October 15, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Is it true that Obama is on the DL? I have heard that he had a crack induced gay sex affair with a limo driver in Chicago in 1999. Is this true? I heard, somewhere, that the guy was named Larry Sinclair. Is it true that there is video on youtube?

By Veritas

October 15, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

JOHN LEWIS’S BRAVERY IN THE 1960S SHOULD NOT GUARANTEE HIM A LIFETIME JOB IN THE U.S. CONGRESS. HE HAS DONE ZERO FOR HIS DISTRICT. NO JOBS PROJECTS. NO CRUMBS FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL PIE. BUT THE RAXCIS MORONS IN HIS DISTRICT KEEP SENDING HIM BACK TO WASHINGTON SO HE CAN REFIGHT BATTLES WON LONG AGO. TALK ABOUT TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION !

By Veritas

October 15, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

JOHN LEWIS’S BRAVERY IN THE 1960S SHOULD NOT GUARANTEE HIM A LIFETIME JOB IN THE U.S. CONGRESS. HE HAS DONE ZERO FOR HIS DISTRICT. NO JOBS PROJECTS. NO CRUMBS FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL PIE. BUT THE MORONS IN HIS DISTRICT KEEP SENDING HIM BACK TO WASHINGTON SO HE CAN REFIGHT BATTLES WON LONG AGO. TALK ABOUT TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION !

By dinosaur

October 15, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

there is no rhyme or reason from the boon.

By GetEducated!!!!

October 15, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Proud American,

Ref: “I’m not a black women”

We rest our case, ‘girl friend’.

By GetEducated!!!!

October 15, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Proud American,

Ref: “I’m not a black women”

We rest our case, ‘girl friend’.

By GetEducated!!!!

October 15, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Proud American,

Ref: “I’m not a black women”

We rest our case, ‘girl friend’.

By GetEducated!!!!

October 15, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Proud American,

Ref: “I’m not a black women”

We rest our case, ‘girl friend’.

By Veritas

October 15, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

JOHN LEWIS’S BRAVERY IN THE 1960S SHOULD NOT GUARANTEE HIM A LIFETIME JOB IN THE U.S. CONGRESS. HE HAS DONE ZERO FOR HIS DISTRICT. NO JOBS PROJECTS. NO CRUMBS FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL PIE. BUT THE MORONS IN HIS DISTRICT KEEP SENDING HIM BACK TO WASHINGTON SO HE CAN REFIGHT BATTLES WON LONG AGO. TALK ABOUT TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION !

By Stu

October 15, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

So, McCain is focusing on actual relationships Obama has with questionable people, while the Democrats use phrases like “Republican blow-up doll” to describe Palin…but it is the Republicans who are making toxic statements? Please. Take any MSM story and switch the party references and Democrats would be going insane over “attacks”. It is a one-way street. McCain has to go negative because he doesn’t have the MSM doing his dirty work for him. God help us all when the Marxists take over.

By Proud American

October 15, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

I think John Lewis was right on point. If you take for example a person who attends World Changers Church where Pastor Dollar is located in College Park. The members of that church believe every word that comes out of his mouth. They will go to war for their pastor. Not to say that Pastor Dollar is wrong but the influence he has over his members is really no different then the influence John Mccain has over the folks shouting “Kill Him”. One must be very careful when dealing with small minded people who have evil and hate being their foundation. They only see color. No matter what is offered or said all they see is color. Remember the TV show The Jefferson? When Geoge save the life of a KKK man. When the man came through and found out a black man had saved his life, he said ” You should have let me die.” We as American have come to far to allow race to be and issue. We all need each other. When I go to London, China, Jamaica, Canada, ect.. I’m not a black women. I’m an American. And yes I’m proud to be and American because at least I know I’m free.

By Wanda

October 15, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

I want to know one thing why are so many dummies voting for Obama. He is not a Christian. He hangs out with people who are atheists. He down’s the Bible in which we are suppose to live by. What is wrong with this country. If you want to see change let Obama get in there. We will be in trouble. Black people are voting for Obama because he is black. Really he’s not he’s mixed. If you go to church, read your Bible and most importantly believe in GOD why would you vote for him.

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

I want all Obama supporters to remember that Republicans vote on Tuesday and Democrats vote on Wednesday. Do not let the racist Republicans steal another election by telling us to vote on white republican voting day. Obama all the way!!!

By Joan

October 15, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

John Lewis accomplished just what he wanted to, he got people angry against McCain and Palin. This is unfortunate,but it is the way the whole campaign is run. If you look at how terrorists operate, you will see the same method working in the Obama campaign. David Axelrod and Obama were close in Chicago, and have succeeded in bringing the Saul Alinsky, Acorn(obama taught both Saul Alinsky and Acorn tactics in Chicago)down and dirty Chicago politics front and center. Just wait if he gets in you all better hide your guns, take all of your money out of the banks, 401K’s and where ever you have it, because you will probably get it taken from you and given to welfare. Also if you speak out citing the 1st ammendment, you will not doubt end up in jail after being beaten up. Sinister things are happening in the United States and we are not allowed to talk about it.

By Dan

October 15, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

Proud American, Honestly isn’t it John Lewis who is the one seeing only color? Actually I believe the man is smarter than that, and is specifically using his political weight to stir the race issue because he know he has a free pass. He embodies exactly what he claims to decry.

By Ms. Tucker if U R Nasty

October 15, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Whitey had me fooled by telling me to vote on Tuesday and I just this year realized that all vote casted on Tuesday go to the Republican candidate. Wait and vote on Democratic voting day the very next day, on Wednesday. We have waited 500 years for a black president. We can wait one more day and finally elect Obama to the white house. I will be voting on Wednesday, Nov. 5th for Obama. YES WE CAN!!!! WE CAN TAKE THIS COUNTRY BACK.

By say what?

October 15, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

Ok, John Lewis is correct. When you are running a campaign there should be an ounce of decorum, and when people talk about killing another AMERICAN, and you say nothing- what does that say about you and what you claim to represent? Only in America do we look at people as black, white, red, yellow. If you are from South Africa, you are a South African- not a black or white. This racial system was designed by those in power to maintain power.
If people who hate the Black candidate Barack Obama, look at his other side and his upbringing. I am voting based on the platform- not race. If McMain had not become McNasty, I would have thought more of him. The best thing we can all do is VOTE VOTE VOTE. John Lewis knows of what he speaks, and I guess he must have been correct in his analysis, as the venomous rhetoric has decreased in the last few days. Hit dog will holla.

By say what?

October 15, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Ok, John Lewis is correct. When you are running a campaign there should be an ounce of decorum, and when people talk about killing another AMERICAN, and you say nothing- what does that say about you and what you claim to represent? Only in America do we look at people as black, white, red, yellow. If you are from South Africa, you are a South African- not a black or white. This racial system was designed by those in power to maintain power.
If people who hate the Black candidate Barack Obama, look at his other side and his upbringing. I am voting based on the platform- not race. If McMain had not become McNasty, I would have thought more of him. The best thing we can all do is VOTE VOTE VOTE. John Lewis knows of what he speaks, and I guess he must have been correct in his analysis, as the venomous rhetoric has decreased in the last few days. Hit dog will holla.

By say what?

October 15, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

Ok, John Lewis is correct. When you are running a campaign there should be an ounce of decorum, and when people talk about killing another AMERICAN, and you say nothing- what does that say about you and what you claim to represent? Only in America do we look at people as black, white, red, yellow. If you are from South Africa, you are a South African- not a black or white. This racial system was designed by those in power to maintain power.
If people who hate the Black candidate Barack Obama, look at his other side and his upbringing. I am voting based on the platform- not race. If McMain had not become McNasty, I would have thought more of him. The best thing we can all do is VOTE VOTE VOTE. John Lewis knows of what he speaks, and I guess he must have been correct in his analysis, as the venomous rhetoric has decreased in the last few days. Hit dog will holla.

By Joe Sheppard

October 15, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

So William Ayers is NOT a socialist or communist.

Rev. Wright is NOT a racist.

ACORN IS just a community organization trying to get folks to the polls.

BUT McCain IS a racist for using that horrible slur “that one” when refering to Barack Obama (who is not racist, socialist, or in any way involved with ACORN).

OK, I understand now and won’t question any further comments from Obama supporters. It would probably be a “hate crime” to do so. Better yield to the intimidation like all those folks in Washington, D.C.

By Rev, Jackson

October 15, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

If Obama loses will it be because this country is horrible and racist, or will it be because the election was stolen by Bush?

By Joan

October 15, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

I listened to a “regular” respected Minister today, and was very interested, because I wonder where we fit in, in end times. He talked about the fact that America is not mentioned in the Bible, so the question is what are we to interpret as our place? I’m speaking about Armageddon. He did not try to say that he knew the answer, but instead cited what is happening in our United States, how we are becoming complacent,greedy, and certainly not like we used to be. He did not need to say much to me because I am 71 years old, and I remember well when you word, told the story of your character. How people lived within their means, and knew where their blessings came from. Look at what we have become, we have no respect for life, so what else can we respect? If human life is not respected, what is? Should we respect our possessions above life? Vulgar language used in the blogs, show the writers have no respect for themselves. We reward bad and mock good. Innocent people are mistreated verbally and physically and people cheer this behavior! I’m not sure but, if as I believe, the calendar ends in 2013, perhaps we need to be examining our lives, if we care. I really felt compelled to bring this up, perhaps, just perhaps it will make some people realize just what is important.

I do expect to be ridiculed and verbally mistreated, for speaking the truth and revealing what I feel.

By Jose Pulido

October 15, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

John Lewis’s comments on McCain are barbaric and reckless. Reminiscent of Cynthia McKinney… Certainly not the language that we are used to hearing from a good guy like John Lewis!!!

By ProudToBeRight

October 15, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

Why should he apologize? The media sure will not put his feet to the fire! Black liberal democrats can say WHATEVER they want with no fear of retribution. Look at Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. A bunch of race pimps that have never had a real job in their lives. They will not say it, so I will. I am sick and tired of these low life “community black leaders” speaking out against whites and Republicans. We are sick and tired of listening to your racist ramblings! You continue to hang onto the coat tails of a dead Martin Luther King.

If that constitutes a racist, then I guess I am a racist.

By Bruthaman

October 15, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Too much of one thing is not good for you. Too conservative or liberal is also not good for you or the country. Some of you people need to look for balance. You are too far right or left and that is simply unbalanced and will never work. The majority of folks are somewhere in the middle, as it should be. Thanks Heaven for that.

By ProudToBeRight

October 15, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

Folks, it is getting closer. The latest Rasmussen poll hot off the presses;

Obama - 47%

McCain - 44%

It is like my brother said (who works for a media outlet on the west coast), the lame stream media polls are wrong. Their sampling is incorrect, they poll twice as many democrats then Republicans. He also said undecided and independents are leaning towards McCain, as much as 5%. He said the democrats in office are going crazy, and he should know. His wife works for California congress woman Barbara Boxer. I keep saying that you liberals out there better not start counting your chickens!

By Sir Winston

October 15, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

But, Proud to be Right, the media and the other libs can use these bogus polls to gin up racist excuses if The Obama, peace be upon him, tanks on election day. Plus, they can use these crappy polls to attempt to discourage Republican turnout. It is so easy to see what they are up to and it just encourages me for when our 72 hour plan goes into effect. Peace.

By ProudToBeRight

October 15, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

Folks, it is getting closer. The latest Rasmussen poll hot off the presses;

Obama - 47%

McCain - 44%

It is like my brother said (who works for a media outlet on the west coast), the lame stream media polls are wrong. Their sampling is incorrect, they poll twice as many democrats then Republicans. He also said undecided and independents are leaning towards McCain, as much as 5%. He said the democrats in office are going crazy, and he should know. His wife works for California congress woman Barbara Boxer. I keep saying that you liberals out there better not start counting your chickens!

By ProudToBeRight

October 15, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this

I guess what troubles me is they will use these bogus polls on November 5th as proof that the election was stolen, just like they did in 2000. Remember, the libs and the lame stream media based their accusations on the polls that came out BEFORE the election that showed Gore up 10 + points, and said the Republicans had to steal it because the polls were correct, and there was no way someone could make up that many points in 24 hours. Get ready, you know it is coming, the “Perfect Storm”!

By Aaron Burr V. Mexico

October 15, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Remember Obama supporters that only Republicans vote on Tuesday and Democrats only vote on Wednesday. All votes cast on Tuesday will go to Republicans and McCain. If we can wait 900 years for a black president, we can wait one more day. YES WE CAN!!!!!! VOTE ON WEDNESDAY NOV 5 FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

By Tammy

October 16, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

I lived in Clayton County for over 35 years. It was nice, it was clean, had good schools, low crime but look at it now: Schools have lost their credidation, crime rate has sky rocketed, stores are closeing and it’s filthy. That’s what happens when African Americans take over your neighborhood!!! Just wait to see what our country looks like in a year or two.

By Tammy

October 16, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

I lived in Clayton County for over 35 years. It was nice, it was clean, had good schools, low crime but look at it now: Schools have lost their credidation, crime rate has sky rocketed, stores are closeing and it’s filthy. That’s what happens when African Americans take over your neighborhood!!! Just wait to see what our country looks like in a year or two.

By Dave

October 16, 2008 3:00 AM | Link to this

John Lewis is the only one who comes off appearing racist to me by his comments. As McCain pointed out, who from Obama’s camp has the right to complain consider the stuff they continue to hurl at him and especially Sarah Palin, those t-shirts are just nasty and show the intelligence of the average Obama supporter! Obama still won’t rebuke Lewis though..way to go Obama..totally classless as always. Lewis’s remarks need to be remembered when he comes up for eletion again

By Rich

October 16, 2008 7:01 AM | Link to this

How are the democrats going to throw out the racism charges when Obama is married to a racist? Look up her thesis…oh…wait…you can’t do that anymore because it was removed from the public view (can you say guilty as charged). How are the democrats going to throw out the racism charges when Obama has followed a racist, America hating minister for 20 years? How are the democrats going to throw out the racism charges when Obama is being endorsed by noted racists like Farakahn and Jesse Jackson? It’s because you can only be a racist if you’re white.

By Churchill

October 16, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

I’m voting for OBAMA because he will make Jessie Jackson Sec. of State.

Jesse Jackson has lashed out at Post columnist Amir Taheri for having the temerity to take note of some Jackson predictions on how a President Barack Obama would approach the Middle East.

The “Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades” remain strong, Jackson told Taheri at the World Policy Forum in France, but the “decades of putting Israel’s interests first” would end during an Obama presidency.

Not surprisingly, those words had Obama’s aides quickly running for cover.

A spokesman stressed that Jackson is “not an adviser to the Obama campaign and is therefore in no position to interpret or share Barack Obama’s views on Israel and foreign policy.”

As for Jackson himself, he accused our colleague of trying “to incite fear and division” and of “selectively imposing his own point of view and distorting mine.”

But he didn’t actually deny saying what Taheri said he said.

And, Jackson’s protests notwithstanding, there’s really no alternate interpretation to a charge that “Zionists … have controlled American policy for decades.”

By Abel Bartley

October 16, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo John Lewis. Me thinks that McCain protest too much> He has fed an environment of hatred and racism because he does not have any real new ideas. His attacks on Obama remind me of the guys who used to shoot their bullets at Superman and then when that doesn’t work they throw the gun at him. McCain has run his old woreout programs at Obama and since those haven’t work the only thing he has left in his holster is to try to discredit the man and play on racists notion of patriotism and race. I am glad some had the stones to tell the truth.

By Jeff

October 16, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

“Mr. Obama, if you wanted to run again George Bush, you should have ran 4 years ago.” -John McCain

Question: Where was Obama 4 yrs ago?

Answer: In the middle his FIRST term in the Illinois STATE senate, ALREADY running for US Senator.

Y’all trust a guy that can’t be happy and stay in one job for longer than 2 years with an office that lasts for 4???

By Conservorado

October 16, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

To:MidGAdoctor, Thanks for a little truth, YES it was the repubs that freed the slaves and yes it was the repubs that backed the civil rights act against the howls of the democrats. To: AaronBurrVMexico: What a fool you are! OBAMA IS A COMMUNIST AND THE PROOF IS IN HIS OWN WORDS OUT OF HIS OWN MOUTH!!! Calling people racist because they refuse to agree with with the most liberal jr. senator makes you look as dumb as a rock. You need read a little truth.

By Burt

October 16, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

Who you asociate with says a lot about who YOU are. As we tell our children “If you want to know where your heading in life look at your friends”. Too many blacks, in and out of politics, John Lewis, Jeremiah Wright, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Maxine Waters, etc… get away with claiming that whites are the only racists in America because only whites have power in and out of politics. But how is it we can all agree that the Ku Klux Klan is a racist organization although, aside from Robert Byrd(D)”that D means DEMOCRAT”, no Klan member has been elected to a high public office? And how is it that, in this racist America, there are black congressmen, governors, mayors, police chiefs and even a black United States senator running for PRESIDENT?

By Ozark_Sunshine

October 17, 2008 12:34 AM | Link to this

The only racists I see are the Democrats. They are the ones saying if you don’t vote for Obama you are a racists. They are the one that keep coming up with programs so minorities don’t have to work. They are the ones that keep saying that we need to redistribute wealth to keep the minorities beholding to us. Funny, as a professional businessman, all the successful minorities I am friends with, including my son-in-law, vote Republican because of the mindset of the womb to tomb Democrats. Only losers who are lazy vote Democrat. I used to be one until I worked my way through college and became a success and saw the Dems for what they really are.