We think that this whole thing comes down to the old white fear of what blacks are saying "behind their backs" and a profound misunderstanding of the preaching style of the black church. Heard in context, the only thing delusional about Wright's words are their invocation of an almighty being controlling it all. To invoke a more recent controversy, if there's anyone who has a RIGHT to be bitter, it would be a black person who lived through the 1950s and 60s. We're glad he stuck to his proverbial guns-- after all, his words were good enough for Bill when he reached out to him and other pastors after Monicagate.
update on the NYT's Caucus Blog
Update 4/29/08: OK, he needs to shut up now....
