Obama Knew O.J. Did It

By Daniel Miessler on March 20th, 2008: Tagged as America | Race

In a Nightline interview Obama recently talked about the O.J. incident, and how it was polarizing along racial lines. But he was on the side that thought/knew he was guilty.

You remember when, during the O.J. trial … black and white culture just had these completely opposite reactions and nobody understood it. I’m somebody who was pretty clear that O.J. was guilty.

He goes on to say that he thought it was pretty sad that the black community took the position they did, but then gave an explanation:

And I was ashamed for my own community to respond in that way, but I also understood what was taking place, which was that reaction had more to do with a sense that somehow the criminal justice system historically had been biased so profoundly that a defeat of that justice system was somehow a victory.

I totally love this guy. He’s exactly what America needs. He stands with his people when it’s right, and he breaks when them when it’s right as well. That’s integrity. And he does it because he knows “his people” is really America in general, not one subset.

That’s what the speech was about — telling us that we all have work to do, and that it can happen if we realize it’s to our mutual benefit. This guy is patently awesome.:

  • http://www.subtlerantings.com/ Jonathan S.

    I don’t agree this is totally what America needs. For him to be mentored and take into counsel for 15-20 years the “wisdom” and advice of Jeremiah Wright concerns me. You can’t be in that type of a relationship and not have some of his idiocy, and more importantly his racism, influence your world view and belief system.

    Just look at his wife’s senior thesis while at Princeton. Michelle Obama thesis was on racial divide. Disregard the article at Politico if you wish, but definitely read her actual thesis paper they have posted. Obama’s getting black liberation rhetoric from all angles.

    However, I think I’ve said it in the past, I’m definitely not a fan of Hitlery or McCain. So what do I do? Well, when it comes down to the general election, I’ll do what I’ve always had to do: vote the lesser of two evils, which in my opinion is McCain. I don’t agree with Democrats Universal healthcare plans, their plans to destroy 2nd amendment, global warming policy, lack of welfare reform, and a host of other policies. Please read this, if anything: I do not agree with many of McCain’s policies either. I just agree with more of his than anyone else.

    Flame on…

  • http://www.subtlerantings.com Jonathan S.

    I don’t agree this is totally what America needs. For him to be mentored and take into counsel for 15-20 years the “wisdom” and advice of Jeremiah Wright concerns me. You can’t be in that type of a relationship and not have some of his idiocy, and more importantly his racism, influence your world view and belief system.

    Just look at his wife’s senior thesis while at Princeton. Michelle Obama thesis was on racial divide. Disregard the article at Politico if you wish, but definitely read her actual thesis paper they have posted. Obama’s getting black liberation rhetoric from all angles.

    However, I think I’ve said it in the past, I’m definitely not a fan of Hitlery or McCain. So what do I do? Well, when it comes down to the general election, I’ll do what I’ve always had to do: vote the lesser of two evils, which in my opinion is McCain. I don’t agree with Democrats Universal healthcare plans, their plans to destroy 2nd amendment, global warming policy, lack of welfare reform, and a host of other policies. Please read this, if anything: I do not agree with many of McCain’s policies either. I just agree with more of his than anyone else.

    Flame on…

  • dale

    I’m with Jonathan, McCain appears to be the best choice of the possible candidates.

    There is something to Obama, but not as President. He should try and do this outside of being an elected official. Even though he’s only half-black, he’s a much better spokesman than Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton.

  • dale

    I’m with Jonathan, McCain appears to be the best choice of the possible candidates.

    There is something to Obama, but not as President. He should try and do this outside of being an elected official. Even though he’s only half-black, he’s a much better spokesman than Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton.

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