A good friend of ours from Chicago, an African-American gal my wife met in college, e-mailed us today with an anti-Obama video that really had her upset (and she hasn't even said she's voting for Obama).
I did a search to see if the video had been diaried here, but I couldn't find anything, so I've decided to go ahead and post it, even though I find it so totally offensive.
The video is of this pastor from Harlem, James David Manning, ranting on about Bristol Palin and Obama's mother. He also makes some outrageous charges against media people such as Chris Matthews, John Roberts, Wolf Blitzer, Keith Olbermann and their children.
I checked up on Manning over at Wikipedia, and it sounds like he's got some really crazy ideas about Harlem. You can check for yourself here: Wikipedia - James David Manning
I want to warn you... this guy really spouts some mean, nasty, hate-filled sewage! It's hard to believe it's for real! He sounds like he's all for McCain-Palin, but I don't think he's doing them any favors at all with stuff like this. He makes John Hagee and Rod Parsley look like lambs.
Here's the video:
As you can imagine, his rant produced many heated comments (mostly in opposition) over at YouTube.
There were some really good ones, but when I went back to check, they had been deleted (including our friend's comments). I guess the guy doesn't like criticism.
Anyways, I decided to save some of the best comments that were still there (just in case they end up being deleted as well).
I encourage you to go to YouTube to flag his video as offensive, and to add your own comments.
Also, while you're there, be sure to give a thumbs-down to the comments supporting his hate-speech. (Yes, there are actually people who agreed with his comments). "Pastor" Manning and his supporters need to hear from us!
Here are just some of the comments opposing his hate-speech (kudos to them, and let's see if we can't do even better!):
"I am not a fan of Obama at all but I cannot believe this man is calling someone else trash! Especially a PASTOR! What comes out of a pastor’s mouth is supposed to reflect what God says. This is NOT God's word! Not one word!"
"Nobody who claims to be a reverend should call anyone "trash" because God doesn't make trash."
"Obama wasn't responsible for his mother's actions, but Palin IS responsible for her own daughter."
"David Manning, now you have gone from a common thief to a flim-flam man. What amazes me is you actually have the poor people of Harlem brainwashed with this BS and supporting you. May your God pass judgment on you and show the same amount of mercy as you have shown those who you disagree with. As if you ever had a podium worth passing judgment on anyone. Not to defend Obama Sr. but his PHD came from Harvard, yours was printed by none other than yourself."
"What does lineage have anything to do with self-worth? Brotha please, keep that blubba to yourself."
"This man is a joke. The discussion here is irrelevant,and uneducated conversation. This is a poor representation of someone who claims to be of God. While he consumed this time with this garbage, he should be out in his community doing something constructive to help his fellowman. He needs to remove this video and make a public apology to everyone these actions/comments were innapropiate.."
"Tax Exempt Status should be revoked by the IRS. This is an outrage."
Check your snark meter on this one:
"Yes, yes. This is exactly what Jesus would have said. I am proud to live in a country where people can so freely speak the truth of God's word. Brother Manning, you da' man!!!! And, may God have mercy on your soul."
"I am speechless. Watching nonsense like this, especially from a man of the cloth is depressing. He is obviously seeking attention. You can tell at the end when he is oddly calmed for a few seconds that he was AS MY MOMMA WOULD SAY...Putting on a show! He is the one who needs prayer, seriously."
"How was Obama's mother trash when she and Obama's dad met at the University of Hawaii? Remember those that have hatred in their heart will NOT merit the Kingdom of God/heaven."
"This so called pastor does not seem to have the love that Jesus taught, he seems to have some political interest, rather than a spiritual one."
"He wants people to stop picking on a 17 year old, but then he makes his statement about another 17 year old? It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic."
"First of all, this is a disgrace. I can't believe that he calls himself a Christian, because I don't see God anywhere in the midst of this."
"It's not about Obama's mama, is about shallow, cruel diatribe which seems to be more palatable to some of you if it's subtle and on the evening news. No, i don't think Jesus would have handled it this way."
"As a black person I am so embarrassed. As a Christian I am even more embarrassed. As an American I can see why others hate us so much. No matter what your political view, comments like this should never be made towards anyone. It’s a sad time were living in."
I can't imagine being a parishioner at that guy's church! Does this guy give sermons like this? I wonder how big his church is?
Guess what? I just did a Google search for ATLAH World Missionary Church, and I found a previous Daily Kos diary about Manning with a different YouTube video of an actual church service!
From the looks of it, it's not that big a church, and his congregation isn't exactly shouting "hallelujah" about his comments.
Want to be shocked even more? Check out his church website. Just follow this link: ATLAH World Ministries
Geesh... just when you thought you'd seen everything!
Now for a return to sanity!
Have a good weekend my Kossack friends!
GO OBAMA-BIDEN! Yes We Can!