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Obama and MLK 40th anniversay (5.00 / 1) (#3)
by Saul on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 12:20:15 PM EST
I think it was a mistake for Obama not to attend the Memphis anniversary of MLK assassination .  He also did not show up in New Orleans which was another previous black function on Katrina.  However, Hilary went to both of them.  Does he feel he got the AA vote so secure that he can ignore these important functions.

I agree with you... (none / 0) (#5)
by proseandpromise on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 12:24:50 PM EST
Obama should have gone to Memphis.  But I think the reason probably wasn't the AA vote.  I think he probably is focused on catching up in PA and IN.  Clinton can get around a little more because she's got a solid lead on the ground.  Obama is campaigning hard to narrow gaps in those states.  Still a mistake though.

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So - (none / 0) (#16)
by Josey on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 12:47:39 PM EST
campaigning was more important to Obama than appearing in Memphis to commemorate the 40 year anniversary of King's death??
I don't see how that's a viable excuse.


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He doesn't need an excuse (none / 0) (#26)
by ruffian on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 01:04:26 PM EST
Who is criticizing him for not being there, other than people trying to make political points off of it?

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most criticism seems to be (none / 0) (#31)
by Josey on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 01:11:37 PM EST
from Obama supporters who think Obama should have been in Memphis rather than Indiana.


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MLK (none / 0) (#34)
by 1jane on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 01:15:35 PM EST
Senator Obama spoke at King's Church earlier, and personally talked with the King family yesterday. Some would say he didn't need to appear in Memphis because he has and is continuing MLK's work. McCain and Clinton have to prove their credentials.

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In what way is Obama continuing (5.00 / 1) (#35)
by oculus on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 01:17:31 PM EST
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s work?

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Didn't you know? (5.00 / 1) (#51)
by kayla on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 03:02:03 PM EST
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted a black person to be president more than anything in the world.

(To be honest, I think King would be happy to see a woman as president, too.  Or see John Edwards working towards ending poverty.  But that's just me.)

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I anticipated the reply would include (none / 0) (#53)
by oculus on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 03:16:06 PM EST
a reference to Obama's speech after his relationship w/The Rev. Wright was subject to media attention.  

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1jane, what has Obama done (5.00 / 1) (#60)
by Cream City on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 05:21:58 PM EST
for civil rights -- specific laws, etc.? You clearly do not know all that Clinton has done for civil rights, starting in her college days -- but you also clearly don't want to know, so we won't bother with you on this.

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WTF? (none / 0) (#38)
by lilburro on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 01:23:31 PM EST
McCAIN has to prove his credentials.  Clinton does not.  How you can lump the two of them together is beyond me.

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1jane's comment was qiote non-sentient :-) (3.00 / 2) (#56)
by RalphB on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 04:06:44 PM EST
oh and Obama so far is about as far from continuing the work of MLK as McCain.

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This is way too easy (none / 0) (#10)
by ruffian on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 12:36:01 PM EST
Does he feel he got the AA vote so secure that he can ignore these important functions.

Yes

On the other hand, he will probably show up for the next big white people event.  Wow - is the Indiana primary before or after the Indy 500?  Genius!!!

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Aw, the unspoken analogy (5.00 / 1) (#43)
by BarnBabe on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 01:41:21 PM EST
Jessie has the appearance and I say appearance of a angry AA man who shows up at injustices to the AA person. Someone needs to but when you see Jessie, you are reminded of the angry AA man and if you are BHO, that is not the person you want to be standing next to. The AA community already loves BHO and I believe he does not want other people to see him as a Civil Rights crusader being his #1 goal while we have so many other issues that need to be taken care of right now. If Hillary and McCain can be there, then he should have been there too. Just like not having committee meetings and showing up to vote. He was out campaigning. Right. There are certain things you do to show respect. BHO chose to not attend. I understand why but I think it was the wrong choice. He can not have it both ways and he is trying to.

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Many blacks who support him (none / 0) (#30)
by Saul on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 01:10:59 PM EST
are criticizing him for not showing up.  It was a matter of showing respect for MLK not a vote getter function attempt by any of the other candidates.  

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OK, I have not seen this (none / 0) (#40)
by ruffian on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 01:30:58 PM EST
and I'm certainly not going to tell someone how they ought to feel about it if they were offended.

I stand corrected.

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Not going to Memphis was gold (none / 0) (#54)
by Joan in VA on Sat Apr 05, 2008 at 03:42:10 PM EST
for him yesterday. CNN showed his campaigning juxtaposed with Bobby Kennedy campaigning on the day of MLK's death. Bobby announced his death to his supporters. Then they showed O with his supporters. It almost seemed coordinated between CNN and O's campaign. O was shown as the modern day Bobby. Coincidence?

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No comparison (none / 0) (#69)
by Saul on Mon Apr 07, 2008 at 08:04:11 AM EST
I lived through all the assassinations .  John Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy to include Martin's death.  Obama might be charismatic and can give flowery speeches but he does not even come close to any of these bigger than history icons.

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