Reply #151: Offend me?

[goclark]

As an African American Senior I have lived through far worse than the remarks made last night.

So perhaps I am not the right person to ask was it a racist statement.

IMO,the decision to believe it to be a "racist remark" would be in the ears of each listener.

Did I think it was the right time and the right choice of words for a seasoned reporter on a major network to make, that likes Obama. -- No, IMO, it was the wrong time and the wrong setting.

Based on the other comments made in this thread, a lot of others thought it would have been better left not said. I am not alone in that sentiment.

I heard him later, in another segment, address the issue. I was not able to digest it because I was shocked that he would come back and "try to clean it up" so soon.

I am not angry at Chris Matthews, I'm sure there were many sitting in the Chamber that were using truly racist words to describe our President. It must have been extremely difficult for them to keep their lips together and still manage to tell their neighbor what they thought last night.

The President was speaking Truth to Power and he was the most Powerful man on the planet last night. That is a very hard pill for many in that room, and many listeners, to swallow.

"I still have a Dream ~~~~ we shall overcome someday!"

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