LOL Turns Out Jeremiah Wright's All White After All

From an email tip - there's something you might find interesting as regards this curious land deal putting Obama's pastor in a $1.6 Million dollar home in Tinley Park, IL. for his retirement. Checking the census data for Tinley Park, a gated community, I'm told, it seems the pastor from the "unashamedly black and and unapologetically Christian" church is moving into a community that is only 2% black and 93% white. For reference, as a whole, Illinois is 15% black.

While it is not uncommon for an accomplished clergyman to live in luxury, Wright’s retirement residence is raising some questions.

“Some people think deals like this are hypocritical. Jeremiah Wright himself criticizes people from the pulpit for middle classism, for too much materialism,” said Andrew Walsh, Associate Director of the Leonard E. Greenberg Center for the Study of Religion in Public Life with Trinity College in Hartford, Conn.

“So he’s entitled to be tweaked here. So the question really is, how unusual is this? Somewhat unusual,” he said.

According to documents obtained from the Cook County Register of Deeds, Wright purchased two empty lots in Tinley Park, Ill., from Chicago restaurant chain owner Kenny Lewis for $345,000 in 2004.

Documents show Wright sold the property to his church, Trinity United, in December 2006, with the proceeds going to a living trust shared with his wife, Ramah.

The sale price for the land was just under $308,000, about $40,000 less than Wright’s original purchase two years earlier.

Public records of the sale show Trinity initially obtained a $10 million bank loan to purchase the property and build a new house on the land.

But further investigation with tax and real estate attorneys showed that the church had actually secured a $1.6 million mortgage for the home purchase, and attached a $10 million line of credit, for reasons unspecified in the paperwork.

Comments

[Fred Beloit]

Dan, Tinley Park is the name of the entire Chicago suburb wherein the Rev's new gated community will be located.

[Maggie Mama]

Time to start "taxing" our churches, temples, mosques, et al.

The abuses abound.

You can do it right after you take tenure away from teachers.

Make the world a better place.

[dm60462]

According to the developer's promotional material, the model he bought has a finished basement, two decks, a circular driveway, room for a future swimming pool or theater, four-car garage, elevator, family room with bar, master bathroom with whirlpool and custom shower and master bedroom with fireplace and under-counter fridge.

Oh, I forget to mention that it's on a golf course.

[Techie]

Yes, he can!

[templar knight]

Ouch!

[Fred Beloit]

Guess preaching the hatred of America pays pretty well.

[seekeronos]

Yeah, the Left Rev'rund really feels the pain of the oppressed black man strugglin' to make it out da ghetto.

Not too mention the struggling middle classes.

Way to preach the truth to power... all from the comfort of his multi-million dollar pad. (Not that there is anything wrong with living in a multi-million dollar house gained by the sweat of one's brow or the dividens of one's investments).

[Scrapiron]

It's not an all white gated community. They have their 2% token blacks there. in addition to an America hating racist he's also a hypocrite. Go live with the folks you POS.

[Ralph]

People vote with their feet. I guess he would rather live among greedy white supremicists than the poor folks he conned all that money from over the years.

[Joy Mc]

As a greedy evil middle class white person I commend Rev Wright on his attainment of material things and choice of life style. However, I fear for his cred. I guess he feels he has sufficient spirituality not to be corrupted by such an upper middle class & overwhelmingly white environment. Its a little like that most excellent Cuban health care system we hear about. When Fidel needed heart surgery a few years ago he went to Spain for it. When Rev Wright needs a crib he chooses one that is blatently the product of white man's greed.

Joy Mc

[Miklo]

Wright only plays a "Black Separatist" on TV.

In real life, he is happy to swill martinis with the Ralston-Smithes after nine holes of golf in a graffiti-free, suburban gated community, safe from all "da gangstas in da hood".

Air kisses all round, darlings...

[Roy Mustang]

It’s easier to get $$$ from your parishioners when you tell them that $$$ is evil.

[NOT A RACIST LIKE OBAMA]

Liars hypocrites. Racists. Gotta love another poor black boy growing up in America. This “church” (sect) is straight up political and should have its non profit church status pulled immediately.

[MARGE]

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING! HE PUTS DOWN THE WHITES. BLAMES WHITES FOR THE AIDS PROBLEM IN AMERICA, DAMS OUR COUNTRY, AND IS REWARDED! ABSOLUTLY.....HIS NON-PROFIT CHURCH STSTUS SHOULD BE PULLED IMMEDIATELY.....AND HE SAIDS HE'S FOR THE POOR...NICE GOING OBAMA!!!!!! FOR SUPPORTING HIM.Now you say you would of left his church...ha. Why not before, shrude shrude. NO WE WONT, NO WE WONT!

[MARGE]

AND WE HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REV'S MANSION FOR UPKEEP ETC. wHAT ABOUT THE FORCLOSER PROBLEMS HITTING OUR COUNTRY. HE SHOULD BE DEPORTED ALONG WITH THE ILLEGEL IMMIGRANTS.

[seekeronos]

Marge:

Your "CAPS LOCK" key is between the left "Shift" key and the "Tab" key. Please befriend it and be sure to make sure his little light is off before typing.

This will keep several people's eyes from spontaneously exploding whilst reading your otherwise pithy and well-thought out statements.

[Rafael Martinez]

Although I am in this country illegally, I am one of the few that actually appreciates the fact that I can get free medical care anytime I need it. I also greatly appreciate those that go to work every day to allow me to get the medical care I need -- it is a great benefit to me and my family. I feel bad for Rev Jeremiah Right (or is it Rong?). Just like me, I know that he really does appreciate the church buying a million dollar home and is happy (just like me) that someone else is willing to pay his mortgage, utilities, and other costs to keep his liefstyle comfortable. Thank you Americans! This is the best country in the world! I am thrilled that you have decided to NOT put a fence around your border -- I still have dozens of more relatives that are looking forward to joining me here in the Houston area. You guys are the best! If it isn't too much trouble, would you mind working a few extra ours of overtime today so that my kids can get free medical care? Thanks for allowing us to be leaches and have no consequences! We really appreciate it!