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April 29, 2008 at 07:36:35

Headlined on 4/29/08:
Democrats and Independents Say Reverend Wright is Sincere, Republicans Disagree

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Flemington, NJ, April 28, 2008 – Results from new national study among 618 self-reported Democrats, Republicans and independents, revealed that while a majority of Democrats and independents reported that Reverend Wright was sincere after viewing his comments, Republicans disagreed with their assessment.

The study was conducted by HCD Research today, to obtain Americans' perceptions of video segments from a speech given by Reverend Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama's former pastor, at the National Press Club this morning.

While viewing segments of the video, participants indicated their levels of agreement by moving their mouse from left to right on a continuum. The responses were recorded in quarter-second intervals and reported in the form of curves. Participants were asked pre- and post-viewing questions regarding their support for Barack Obama. To view detailed results and agreement curves, go to: www.mediacurves.com

Among the study findings:

57% of independents and 60% of Democrats reported that Reverend Wright was either "Very Sincere" or "Sincere" after viewing segments from his speech, compared to 31% of Republicans who reported that he was either "Very Sincere" or "Sincere".

60% of Independents and 58% of Democrats indicated that they disagreed with Reverend Wright's perceptions of America, compared to 80% of Republicans who reported that they disagreed with his perceptions of America.

69% of Republicans indicated that they felt "Irritated" while viewing Rev. Wright's speech

The Media Curves web site provides the media and general public with a venue to view Americans' perceptions of popular and controversial media events and advertisements.

HCD Research is a communications research company headquartered in Flemington, NJ. The company's services include traditional and web-based marketing and communications research. For additional information on HCD Research, access the company's web site at www.hcdi.net

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Michael Cavlan , RN, was an Official Green Party Observer for the 2004 Ohio Re-Count.
He was the Green Party Candidate for US Senate 2006 and is a Candidate US Senate
2008 Seeking Green Party Endorsement in Minnesota. See www.michaelcavlan.org
Michael CavlanMichael Cavlan , RN, was an Official Green Party Observer for the 2004 Ohio Re-Count.
He was the Green Party Candidate for US Senate 2006 and is a Candidate US Senate
2008 Seeking Green Party Endorsement in Minnesota. See www.michaelcavlan.org

So that is why Barrack Obama ran and distanced himself from the good Reverend Wright and the truths he spoke of?

Obama has shown his true colors, right there.

I know, I know it ain't easy admitting that your Emperor (or in this case Rock Star) has no clothes.

Thank God for Cynthia McKinney and Ralph Nader

by Michael Cavlan (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 225 comments) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 11:55:05 AM

I do have writing credits in a major newspaper--long ago.
Currently, I write for online political boards with a
definite liberal bias. Proud parent, grandparent and
aspiring poet and novelist. I never stopped aspiring.
Finally managed to earn a BA degree in communications/ American lit. Love romantic fiction that also stretches
the intellectual muscles. And am mad about romantic
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Marilyn FrithI do have writing credits in a major newspaper--long ago.
Currently, I write for online political boards with a
definite liberal bias. Proud parent, grandparent and
aspiring poet and novelist. I never stopped aspiring.
Finally managed to earn a BA degree in communications/ American lit. Love romantic fiction that also stretches
the intellectual muscles. And am mad about romantic
Russian composers. I take life seriously but tend to
look at it with a healt...

to see more of bio, click on member name

Michael, love your sense of humor

It is so droll, fairly oozing contained contempt and rightfully so.

But your loyalty is somewhat dislocated. Cynthia McKinney I can see, but Ralph Nader??? No, he is no latter-day miracle worker. In fact, I would be hard-pressed to define his place on the political graph. He says he wants to remake America in his own ideal but went way of orbit to aid the GOP in 2000. He lays back until the thick of a contentious electoral process and then declares a renewed sense of outrage at our moral decay.

Who is he, really, other than just another crackpot who likes a shot at the TV cameras and a star on some imaginary walk of fame? Beats me....

by Marilyn Frith (6 articles, 0 quicklinks, 4 diaries, 191 comments) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 2:06:44 PM

marylinn

Indeed, many of those who support that pro-war, corporate prostitute known as Hillary R Clinton, also hate Ralph Nader.

Real progressives and real peace and justice activists know him for the hero he is. We also know Clinton for what she is. My contempt for Obama does not make us allies.

Cynthia McKinney is my candidate but I also recognize Ralph Nader for who he is.

ABC

Anybody
But
Corporate

by Michael Cavlan (8 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 225 comments) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 3:52:16 PM

Hater of Nazis above all. Hobbies include activism, military model building, military history, exciting and vital conversation with retired crooks. Retired
John HanksHater of Nazis above all. Hobbies include activism, military model building, military history, exciting and vital conversation with retired crooks. Retired

Republicans are idol worshippers.

They use God and country to steal. They are wannabe sociopaths. That is why all their religious "leaders" are liars and bullies.

by John Hanks (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1203 comments) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 8:18:32 AM

I'm a 29 year old male.
TyI'm a 29 year old male.

Democrats and Independents

Its pretty sad that 60% of Independents and 58% of Democrats disagree with Reverend Wright's perception of America. No wonder America sucks. That certainly proves that most Independents and Democrats are just as conservative as Republicans.

by Ty (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 821 comments) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:56:26 AM

Bill Willers is emeritus professor of biology, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh now living in Middleton, WI. He is founder of Superior Wilderness Action Network (SWAN) and editor of Learning to Listen to the Land and Unmanaged Landscapes, both from Island Press.
Bill WillersBill Willers is emeritus professor of biology, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh now living in Middleton, WI. He is founder of Superior Wilderness Action Network (SWAN) and editor of Learning to Listen to the Land and Unmanaged Landscapes, both from Island Press.

Tuskegee, cocaine, etc.

Points white people forget - if they ever knew - or cared to know:

I invite thinking white people to ponder their own level of rage if U.S. governmental elements involved in international drug trade were to funnel cocaine into their neighborhoods and schools. Yes, it's now well established this is the case.

Black culture has a strong oral tradition, and slavery is only a few generations past, lynchings and the Tuskegee experiments maybe three, and governmental funneling of drugs into Black neighborhoods only yesterday.

Obama, in his goal to become an urban civil rights activist HAD to immerse himself in contemporary urban Black society, a society that has long used its churches as sources of strength and as outlets for a rage that one would have to be very, very dense not to appreciate. Failure to understand it is, at the core, a failure to empathize.

by Bill Willers (11 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 48 comments) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 10:27:03 AM