Jeremiah Wright On Jews And Obama: "I Misspoke," Meant "Zionists"

Reverend Jeremiah Wright raised eyebrows yet again when he said he was no longer able to speak to President Obama because "them Jews aren't going to let him talk to me." On Sirius Radio's "Make it Plain with Mark Thompson" Thursday, he clarified.

"Let me just say, like Hillary, I misspoke. Let me just say Zionists," Wright said, before going on to delineate the difference between them and "responsible Jewish persons." He went on to discuss the Israeli government and the power of the Zionist lobby in the U.S. government, saying he was basing his words on the work of Jewish historian Marc Ellis.

Listen to the interview here.

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Comments

[thecanadian]

Haven't you caused Pres. Obama enough grief? Why do you have those need to get your face on some sort of media all the time. Go away and tend your flock!

[KLordsha]

Is there such a thing as a repeat offender misspeaker? Well...there is now.

[Budokan]

No, he didn't. He said what he thought. I'm not going to give him a pass anymore than I would give Republicans a pass on this when they say something comparable.

[swan1]

A shut mouth doesn't have to worry about a foot in it.

[oscartucker]

My grandfather had a wall hanging which said, "Even a Fish wouldn't get in trouble if he kept his mouth shut." Wright needs to see that everyday.

[jl4141]

I got news for you, pal -- If Obama wanted to talk to you, neither "them Jews" nor anyone else would keep him from doing so. So go c.rap in your hat.

[plzchuteme]

And here I thought he was going to correct himself and say "those Jews," instead of "them Jews," or better yet, to say he was wrong and should have said nothing at all.

[Mattie]

the best comment so far!

[jaydeedub]

funny

[bmora]

Ok, this guy lost my respect. Please quitely go away.

[d00derman]

This guy is rotten, mean, and pathetic.

[klondiker]

Story of your life, dude.

[FrReader]

This being the only comment is so poetic haha

[chedar]

Wow, just wow. To think this man is the reason Obama is in office today... It's amazing.

[SpoxLogic]

Sorry, Rev. But, when you've internatlized all this pent up animosity and angst against a certain group, for so many years, sometimes the subconscious exposes it at the most inopportune time. If it wasn't in your mind (and heart), it would never pass your lips.

[1dogs2]

The easiest way to avoid misspeaking is to be quiet.

[jbusch8]

....dont' care.....

[Topfeeder]

It's time the Rev took up golf and fishing and shut his mouth.