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July 25, 2008

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Father Michael Pfleger

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Well, not exactly. Although we wrapped up our final broadcast from the Windy City, we're still chomping away at even more material (stories, photos, etc.) to bring you from our time here.

... So sit tight.

Until our next post hits, in the meantime, tell us your thoughts on Father Michael Pfleger of the Saint Sabina faith community here in Chicago. Many remember him for his comments at Trinity United Church of Christ about Sen. Hillary Clinton during the presidential primary season. Regardless of whether that serves as your point of reference, he's certainly an interesting man, and you would probably agree after learning more about him and his message, overall. Today's conversation, might be a good start.

Meet you back here later...

tags: Michael Pfleger

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12:13 - July 25, 2008

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Father Pfleger is the white counterpart of Rev. Al Sharpton. Both men care more about their ego and notoriety then the issues they espouse. Father Pfleger's
denial of any hateful intention in his mocking comments on Hillary is a disingenuous denial at best, (and I voted for Obama) If anyone doubts this listen to it on the web.

Both of these clergymen could learn a lot about effective, intelligent "style" and dignity from the life of Martin Luther King.

Sent by Hugh Giblin | 4:08 PM ET | 07-25-2008

Hello Michelle, I am glad you are back on in NY. I missed you.

I like to say though that despite my Master Degree in Computer Science I think we need to talk more about hair.

According to Dr. Jeffrey J. Miller (dermatologist at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey) a disproportionate 73% of Black women are dealing with incidence of hair and scalp disorders and it seems that no one is talking about it.

I started going-natural.com to to celebrate African hair naturally as well as to raise awareness about the hair issues that women of color are facing today. Now I am taking this to the next level by organizing America's Next Natural Model. I am proud to say that the winner of 2008 will be the new face of Eden Body Works. It will be my pleasure to send you a copy of my book Going Natural, How to Fall in Love with Nappy Hair. It's nr. 1 on Amazon on the subject of Natural Hair Care.

Have a great weekend and I'll hear you on Monday.

Sent by Mireille Liong-A-Kong | 4:49 PM ET | 07-25-2008

I thought he was great and it was a terrific interview. I was not so crazy about his church speech but when put in a reasoned way I completely agree with him but more importantly I can hear what is trying to say to us. Social justice is not fashionable in this fast food news society. So rock Father, rock on!!!

Sent by Raul | 4:51 PM ET | 07-28-2008

I thought the interview with Pastor Pfleger was absolutely great. I enjoyed every minute of it. It was a very candid interview and it spoke to the heart of what some pastors believe, who are passionate about taking the stand for social and economic injustices. Many more pastors need to follow in his footsteps instead of preaching about prosperity and attaining financial wealth every Sunday. There are social iniquities that need to be voiced from the pulpit because that's the one place that black people come together and meet consistently every week. I agree with the entire sermon regarding Hillary Clinton and the issue of entitlement - that's why I believe it took her so long to drop out of the race. A lot of people only want to hear what they want to hear. I agree with his perspective that people need to feel uncomfortable...we need to feel uncomfortable about the apathy towards poverty and social injustice to the point where we take a stand and try to do something about it.

Sent by Lindsay N | 12:11 PM ET | 07-29-2008

Lindsay, people ARE doing something about it, every day, and it's called "preparing for success".

For example, what nation ever taxed itself into prosperity? What people ever succeeded by tearing down some other people? What leader ever advanced his/her people by separationist dogma?

For that matter, when has the price of a commodity ever been reduced by restricting its supply?

Individual responsibility and achievement, time and time again, is the proven formula. The more the Obamas adhere to this platform, the more they will succeed in November.

Sent by True_Liberal | 7:46 PM ET | 07-29-2008

Father Pfleger was on a role talking about whitey and entitlement. As far as I know Hillary did not cry..her voice wavered but she never cried...It is unfair for serious people to misrepresent her..just as it was so unfair for Mrs. Obama to be quoted as " This is the first time, in my adult life that I have been proud of my country...folks left out REALLY proud. Even NBC and PBS anchors misquoted her. Any serious person who wants to talk about the campaign should get the quotes right.

Sent by Judith Claire | 11:01 AM ET | 07-30-2008

Michel,

Thanks to you and your staff for the great work you do on Tell Me More. I particularly love the Barber Shop segments. . .

Re: Father Pfleger, I found your interview insightful and it provided me a better view of the man behind the video snipet. I do have to say that I was in full agreement with what he said during his sermon. I believe his view was spot on regarding her entitlement perspective of the nomination; although his application of it to her crying in NH was misplaced.

Mind you, what he said was not hateful. He definitely poked fun at Sen. Clinton; but he hit a vital chord to spotlight what I believe had been the running groupthink in the Dem Party and the Clinton campaign for over 2 years: If she runs, it's a slam dunk. They treated the nomination phase of the process like a coronation as opposed to a competition. And in the end, it bit them. . . HARD. That goes to explain the shaky logic they threw against the wall for reasons she should be the nominee (pop vote vs delegate count, primary wins vs caucus wins, big states vs small states). Sorry for the rewind; all in attempt to say "Good Job".

Sent by Doug Duncan | 2:49 PM ET | 07-31-2008

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