Bararck Obama's speech in Philadelphia sought to quell the uproar over the "controversial" comments (and ideology) of Pastor Jeremiah Wright, Jr. by placing such feelings in the context of a history of racial problems in America. But there is a flaw in Barack's argument. He sought to engender understanding for why Wright feels as he does, by blaming a history of racial oppression which embittered Jeremiah Wright as he grew up and matured. Then Barack offered a sunnier view of America, indicating that the future holds more promise, that he invests much optimism regarding the future of race relations in America partly due to his own rise (echoing Michelle Obama's comments about being proud for the first time of her country because of her husband's rapid political ascent).Always a nice balance- contrasting a blemished history with a more optimistic future. Herein, though, lies a kernel of hypocrisy.Here is what Barack Obama said:   The profound mistake of Reverend...(Read Full Post)