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Old 12-30-08, 03:32 PM   #111
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Re: What did Obama mean?

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It sounds to me like Obama is reading something. How do we know he did not read it and then stated, "I disagree with the racist comment"? (Or something like it.)

That sample of his speech may not be reliable because it could be missing important elements. That is why it may be taken out of context.

Is there a complete recording of the speech available?
It was from his audiobook. He was quoting a portion of the first sermon he heard from Jeremiah Wright.
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