Comments on: Obama battles Muslim rumor head-on http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:13:05 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Lawrence Swaim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-333246 Lawrence Swaim Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:30:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-333246 The main smear--that Obama is secretly a Muslim--originated about a year ago with Insight Magazine, owned by the same company that owns the Washington Times. YNET news has just reported some versions in Hebrew circulating in Israel. Nine major US Jewish organizations released an open letter a few days ago denouncing the "hateful e-mails." Progressive Christian groups are also speaking out against them, and John Kerry (himself a victim of so-called swiftboating in 2004) is denouncing them. What we muat learn from these e-mails is that Islamophobia, the irrational hatred of all Muslims, is the new anti-Semitism. The sooner we realize that, the sooner we can stop the rightwing extremists from using it to destroy everything that is decent and liberating about America. The e-mails are false, because Obama is Christian. But this smear campaign attempts to create a negative image of Islam for political reasons. We should judge politicians by their policies and character rather than their religion. And we must always reject religious bigotry, because it would destroy the American way of life. Lawrence Swaim Interfaith Freedom Foundation The main smear–that Obama is secretly a Muslim–originated about a year ago with Insight Magazine, owned by the same company that owns the Washington Times. YNET news has just reported some versions in Hebrew circulating in Israel. Nine major US Jewish organizations released an open letter a few days ago denouncing the "hateful e-mails." Progressive Christian groups are also speaking out against them, and John Kerry (himself a victim of so-called swiftboating in 2004) is denouncing them.

What we muat learn from these e-mails is that Islamophobia, the irrational hatred of all Muslims, is the new anti-Semitism. The sooner we realize that, the sooner we can stop the rightwing extremists from using it to destroy everything that is decent and liberating about America.

The e-mails are false, because Obama is Christian. But this smear campaign attempts to create a negative image of Islam for political reasons. We should judge politicians by their policies and character rather than their religion. And we must always reject religious bigotry, because it would destroy the American way of life.

Lawrence Swaim
Interfaith Freedom Foundation

]]> By: norma j armstrong-turner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-328997 norma j armstrong-turner Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:50:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-328997 BEING AN AFRO AMERICAN FEMALE I FEEL VERY PROUD OF THE RACE THAT OBAMA IS FIGHTING I FEEL THAT AMERICA GIVING HIM A FAIR CHANCE HE CAN BRING ABOUT A REFRESHING CHANGE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE THE ONES THAT WILL BE ONE DAY SOON RUNNING AMERICA AND THEY MUST CHOOSE SOMEONE THAT THEY CAN RELATE TO AND SOMEONE THAT WILL BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AMERICA FOR THEM WE HAVE SLIPPED INTO QUITE A GOOD DEAL OF PROBLEMS AND WE CAN NOT SETTLE ANYTHING ANY LONGER WITH JUST OUR CONCEPTS THE WORLD IS CHANGING AND WE ALL NEED ONE ANOTHER. I DO NOT KNOW WHO WILL WIN THE NOMINATION BUT I HOPE THAT WE ALL TAKE A LOOK AND VOTE WHAT YOU FEEL IS GOOD FOR ALL IN AMERICA IF IS A DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER AND TOGETHER WE MUST STAND AND WE CAN DO IT BEING AN AFRO AMERICAN FEMALE I FEEL VERY PROUD OF THE RACE THAT OBAMA IS FIGHTING I FEEL THAT AMERICA GIVING HIM A FAIR CHANCE HE CAN BRING ABOUT A REFRESHING CHANGE

YOUNG PEOPLE ARE THE ONES THAT WILL BE ONE DAY SOON RUNNING AMERICA AND THEY MUST CHOOSE SOMEONE THAT THEY CAN RELATE TO AND SOMEONE THAT WILL BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AMERICA FOR THEM WE HAVE SLIPPED INTO QUITE A GOOD DEAL OF PROBLEMS AND WE CAN NOT SETTLE ANYTHING ANY LONGER WITH JUST OUR CONCEPTS THE WORLD IS CHANGING AND WE ALL NEED ONE ANOTHER.

I DO NOT KNOW WHO WILL WIN THE NOMINATION BUT I HOPE THAT WE ALL TAKE A LOOK AND VOTE WHAT YOU FEEL IS GOOD FOR ALL IN AMERICA IF IS A DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER AND TOGETHER WE MUST STAND AND WE CAN DO IT

]]> By: NinaBoo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327984 NinaBoo Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:26:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327984 Just heard this story. What do you mean there is no way of knowing where the rumors originated and continue to be fueled? You guys at CNN have investigated this . . . and ABC News. It principally comes from Fox "News". Why do you now stay you don't know? Come On!! Just heard this story. What do you mean there is no way of knowing where the rumors originated and continue to be fueled?

You guys at CNN have investigated this . . . and ABC News.

It principally comes from Fox "News". Why do you now stay you don't know?

Come On!!

]]> By: TW, MILWAUKEE, WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327792 TW, MILWAUKEE, WI Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:59:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327792 Muslim or non-muslim he just isn't the right guy for the job. How can he represent the majority of Americans? He is a minority and there is nothing wrong with that. But as President he will need his judgement for the benefit of the majority, there sure will be a conflict of interest. My last statistics, African Americans made up approximately 10% of the US population, however nearly 50% of the population are female, so with Barak you would have a president who's leanings would represent only this minority. This is the card he is playing in South Carolina. He uses rehtoric like "now is the time". The time for what "payback". His friend Oprah came out showing her colors. She has spent her career becoming a populist with women, "all women", now that an African American is running for President, she is now Black first and woman second. What makes you think that Barak can be anything different. He will probably win South Carolina, but that will be like a Catholic being elected Pope. The true race is after Saturday.The electorate needs to be a little bit savvy in this election, otherwise we will let a minority group elect the wrong Democratic candidate and give us another 4 Republican years. The American people should look through the BS and the CNN spin. Muslim or non-muslim he just isn't the right guy for the job. How can he represent the majority of Americans? He is a minority and there is nothing wrong with that. But as President he will need his judgement for the benefit of the majority, there sure will be a conflict of interest. My last statistics, African Americans made up approximately 10% of the US population, however nearly 50% of the population are female, so with Barak you would have a president who's leanings would represent only this minority. This is the card he is playing in South Carolina. He uses rehtoric like "now is the time". The time for what "payback". His friend Oprah came out showing her colors. She has spent her career becoming a populist with women, "all women", now that an African American is running for President, she is now Black first and woman second. What makes you think that Barak can be anything different. He will probably win South Carolina, but that will be like a Catholic being elected Pope. The true race is after Saturday.The electorate needs to be a little bit savvy in this election, otherwise we will let a minority group elect the wrong Democratic candidate and give us another 4 Republican years. The American people should look through the BS and the CNN spin.

]]> By: Jack Berkeley, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327357 Jack Berkeley, CA Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:40:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327357 Just watching the news, there was a Republican party headquarters in the Portland, OR area which had the exact same talking points that this email had on its website. Someone called them out on it, and they took it down and issued an apology. Get a grip sheeple. This is the tactics of the GOP operatives. Until the Obama groupies came on board this election year there wasn't as much unfounded hysteria on the blogs. They are so defensive that every little thing sets them off, making them an easy mark. Stop blaming Hillary for every failure of her husband's adminstration and then turn around and complain that 8 years of being the First Lady doesn't count. That is an oxymoron. (look it up if you don't know what that means, and then you probably still wouldn't get it)!! 99.9% of the professed hillaryhaters haven't even met her in person, they are just vicariously living their lives through others. Sad state of affairs. So much of the Obama support actually comes from the ABC zombies. If he were the only candidate left, does everyone honestly believe that they would bother to get off their butts to turn out to vote for him? His negative rating before Oprah gave him an instantaneous bling was even higher than Hillary's. Even McCain and Romneys are as high! Every candidate is NOT perfect (except for O'bama according to his cult followers), every candidate has faults. To see or think otherwise is utter blindess and sheer foolishness. See your candidates for what they are = POLITICIANS and vote accordingly. Regardless of what everyone threatens, the true Democratic FAITHFUL will turn out to vote for Hillary because of what is at stake with the Supreme Court. To do otherwise would be to plunge the country into loss of womens' right to choose and affirmative action. Cut off your noses to spite your own faces, but don't drag the rest of the country along with you. Sit at home if you have to or leave it blank - no one forces you to go vote in the first place. AND everyone who stands up and cries let's all go vote for the GOP to show Hillary - is already a Republican troll :( and try to deny it all you want, the rest of us know otherwise.... you leave the same old copy/paste nasty slug trails everywhere you go and merely switching screen names doesn't fool anyone. BTW put old Abe Lincoln's corpse back in his coffin and let the poor man RIP. This is the 21st Century, not 1860. Just watching the news, there was a Republican party headquarters in the Portland, OR area which had the exact same talking points that this email had on its website. Someone called them out on it, and they took it down and issued an apology.

Get a grip sheeple. This is the tactics of the GOP operatives. Until the Obama groupies came on board this election year there wasn't as much unfounded hysteria on the blogs. They are so defensive that every little thing sets them off, making them an easy mark.

Stop blaming Hillary for every failure of her husband's adminstration and then turn around and complain that 8 years of being the First Lady doesn't count. That is an oxymoron. (look it up if you don't know what that means, and then you probably still wouldn't get it)!!

99.9% of the professed hillaryhaters haven't even met her in person, they are just vicariously living their lives through others. Sad state of affairs. So much of the Obama support actually comes from the ABC zombies. If he were the only candidate left, does everyone honestly believe that they would bother to get off their butts to turn out to vote for him? His negative rating before Oprah gave him an instantaneous bling was even higher than Hillary's. Even McCain and Romneys are as high! Every candidate is NOT perfect (except for O'bama according to his cult followers), every candidate has faults. To see or think otherwise is utter blindess and sheer foolishness. See your candidates for what they are = POLITICIANS and vote accordingly.

Regardless of what everyone threatens, the true Democratic FAITHFUL will turn out to vote for Hillary because of what is at stake with the Supreme Court. To do otherwise would be to plunge the country into loss of womens' right to choose and affirmative action. Cut off your noses to spite your own faces, but don't drag the rest of the country along with you. Sit at home if you have to or leave it blank – no one forces you to go vote in the first place.

AND everyone who stands up and cries let's all go vote for the GOP to show Hillary – is already a Republican troll :( and try to deny it all you want, the rest of us know otherwise.... you leave the same old copy/paste nasty slug trails everywhere you go and merely switching screen names doesn't fool anyone.

BTW put old Abe Lincoln's corpse back in his coffin and let the poor man RIP. This is the 21st Century, not 1860.

]]> By: zenman63 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327229 zenman63 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:03:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327229 If Obama becomes president i think this country will crumble , not because of he's black or muslim but because his lack of running such a worldly position.Clintons or McCain have been through this and know how to handle though situations .Obama has not been in congress long enough to get the experience.Hillary has over 16 years of experience in goverment .I personaly think she ran the WHITE HOUSE while Bill was PRESIDENT. Do we really want a nother studdering ,him / hawing(Obama) preident after 8 years of listening to Bush .NO THANKS If Obama becomes president i think this country will crumble , not because of he's black or muslim but because his lack of running such a worldly position.Clintons or McCain have been through this and know how to handle though situations .Obama has not been in congress long enough to get the experience.Hillary has over 16 years of experience in goverment .I personaly think she ran the WHITE HOUSE while Bill was PRESIDENT. Do we really want a nother studdering ,him / hawing(Obama) preident after 8 years of listening to Bush .NO THANKS

]]> By: Erik Viker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327052 Erik Viker Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:11:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-327052 Tom, you asked (and I quote), "Why did Obama insist on using "THE CORAN" instead of the bible when he was sworn into office????????" The member of Congress who used the KORAN was Keith Ellison, not Barack Obama. We all love the eight question marks, thought. Mike H, it is interesting that you describe Wikipedia as "something somewhat intelligent " because any bozo can write anything on Wikipedia and it might remain there for ages. Thanks to New Yorker from NYC for joining the conversation with some thought. I believe my Constitutional scholarship may differ from yours, specifically in the area of First Amendment interpretation. There is no "separation of church and state" defined there, nor is there any guarantee that a candidate must answer questions to our satisfaction (but of course anything is fair game for the asking). "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press..." Congress had nothing to do with how JFK answered questions about where he went to church, for example. Tom, you asked (and I quote), "Why did Obama insist on using "THE CORAN" instead of the bible when he was sworn into office????????" The member of Congress who used the KORAN was Keith Ellison, not Barack Obama. We all love the eight question marks, thought.

Mike H, it is interesting that you describe Wikipedia as "something somewhat intelligent " because any bozo can write anything on Wikipedia and it might remain there for ages.

Thanks to New Yorker from NYC for joining the conversation with some thought. I believe my Constitutional scholarship may differ from yours, specifically in the area of First Amendment interpretation. There is no "separation of church and state" defined there, nor is there any guarantee that a candidate must answer questions to our satisfaction (but of course anything is fair game for the asking). "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press..." Congress had nothing to do with how JFK answered questions about where he went to church, for example.

]]> By: Sean, Santa Barbara, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326853 Sean, Santa Barbara, CA Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:38:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326853 Why did I get censored? All I did was point out that the current President is a "committed Christian", and It is the Bible belt area that is most pro war. Sorry mabe I should make CNN happy and only talk negatively about one religon. A change away from a "committed Christian" might be good for this country Why did I get censored?

All I did was point out that the current President is a "committed Christian", and It is the Bible belt area that is most pro war. Sorry mabe I should make CNN happy and only talk negatively about one religon. A change away from a "committed Christian" might be good for this country

]]> By: Becky Montgomery http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326795 Becky Montgomery Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:49:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326795 Intelligent people, be scared. Be very scared. There are voters out there that will believe anything they hear. And they don't check it out. Their vote counts the same as the intelligent and informed voter's. It is sad and depressing. Intelligent people, be scared. Be very scared. There are voters out there that will believe anything they hear. And they don't check it out. Their vote counts the same as the intelligent and informed voter's. It is sad and depressing.

]]> By: Imani de la Perez, Brooklyn , New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326774 Imani de la Perez, Brooklyn , New York Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:40:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326774 A candidate's religion is not important... but Obama is an active member in a Christian Church. He has brought thousands of disinterested young voters into the system and his presidency would encourage more citizen participation. When Dems, Rep, independents and others can work together on issues we will be united. The Cry Baby's campaign of vile and venomous insults by her hand maidens Charlie Rangel, Magic Johnson, Robert Johnson and Bill Clinton tells us the kind of WH that we would have again. The secrecy, favors (pardon of Mark Rich--ex-wife Denise is a big contributor) the selling of the Lincoln bedroom and personal attacks against anyone who is in their disfavor. Comparing positions is NOT an attack... calling someone stupid...or their positions a fairy tale are.. Especially when the later had to ask What is IS? F I R E D U P! Imani de la Perez Brooklyn, NY A candidate's religion is not important... but Obama is an active member in a Christian Church. He has brought thousands of disinterested young voters into the system and his presidency would encourage more citizen participation. When Dems, Rep, independents and others can work together on issues we will be united.

The Cry Baby's campaign of vile and venomous insults by her hand maidens
Charlie Rangel, Magic Johnson, Robert Johnson and Bill Clinton tells us the kind of WH that we would have again. The secrecy, favors (pardon of Mark Rich–ex-wife Denise is a big contributor) the selling of the Lincoln bedroom and personal
attacks against anyone who is in their disfavor.

Comparing positions is NOT an attack... calling someone stupid...or their positions a fairy tale are.. Especially when the later had to ask What is IS?

F I R E D U P!

Imani de la Perez
Brooklyn, NY

]]> By: ryanorbz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326744 ryanorbz Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:26:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326744 John Edwards is the only candidate that acted presidental during the debate. Obama and Clinton were both giving school yard taunts. Edwards had a plan for everything and a way to pay for it. Edwards will now be my choice for president. John Edwards is the only candidate that acted presidental during the debate. Obama and Clinton were both giving school yard taunts. Edwards had a plan for everything and a way to pay for it.
Edwards will now be my choice for president.

]]> By: PG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326724 PG Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:17:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326724 Americans should judge the candidates on their political records, proposed policies, and (perceived) ability to implement them – not their personal religious beliefs. The implication of this story is that non-Christians are naturally disqualified from high office in the USA. While most of the founding fathers were Christians, they took great pains to separate church from state. This is a necessity in a pluralistic society. In fact, our system of government derives its strength from the combination of pluralism and democracy. It is sad to see how the popular media has (collectively) neglected to point out this aspect of the story. Americans should judge the candidates on their political records, proposed policies, and (perceived) ability to implement them – not their personal religious beliefs. The implication of this story is that non-Christians are naturally disqualified from high office in the USA. While most of the founding fathers were Christians, they took great pains to separate church from state. This is a necessity in a pluralistic society. In fact, our system of government derives its strength from the combination of pluralism and democracy.

It is sad to see how the popular media has (collectively) neglected to point out this aspect of the story.

]]> By: lou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326633 lou Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:30:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326633 once again, were hurting our own Party MRS. Crybaby Clinton and Billy ?? i have lost respect for him, after all he did for us. Hillary has no chance vs. Repubs in Nov. they and others will vote against her just because.......can u blame them ?? Obama has the only legit chance for us and she after Nov will be torn up by all because she cost us the election to who ?? Old Man "Bruce WIllis" McClain or SPit Rodman ?? come on Ladies !!! once again,
were hurting our own Party MRS. Crybaby Clinton and Billy ??
i have lost respect for him, after all he did for us.

Hillary has no chance vs. Repubs in Nov. they and others will vote
against her just because.......can u blame them ??

Obama has the only legit chance for us and she after Nov
will be torn up by all because she cost us the election to who ??
Old Man "Bruce WIllis" McClain or
SPit Rodman ??

come on Ladies !!!

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326543 Joe Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:59:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326543 Too bad Obama isn't a muslim, he would have gotten the votes of the 1.7 Million Muslim citizens in the U.S. Too bad Obama isn't a muslim, he would have gotten the votes of the 1.7 Million Muslim citizens in the U.S.

]]> By: charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326532 charlotte Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:57:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326532 One other thing, John Kerry lost to Bush because they did the most dispicable things. They had guys telling lies about his war record. Pretty much what they are already doing to McCain. One other thing, John Kerry lost to Bush because they did the most dispicable things. They had guys telling lies about his war record. Pretty much what they are already doing to McCain.

]]> By: charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326516 charlotte Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:50:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326516 Obama, you think you got it ruff, check out the republicans, they're calling McCain a traitor who sold out other POW's.. If you win, you will be crying foul the whole time, 'cause they'll throw everything but the kitchen sink at you. you stutter or stammer your dead meat. Obama, you think you got it ruff, check out the republicans, they're calling McCain a traitor who sold out other POW's.. If you win, you will be crying foul the whole time, 'cause they'll throw everything but the kitchen sink at you. you stutter or stammer your dead meat.

]]> By: liz Ellington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326483 liz Ellington Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:42:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326483 The Muslims don't believe the way we the american people believe. I was shocked that obama did not pledge the flag. Is it important that we have a President of our courtry that supports our freedom and what our military is fighting for? Yes, I want a President that supports our troops. Our military is over there fighting to try and get them people to do what is right and not have a corrupt country, but be able to hold election and have people in office that can run a country for the people and not for what they can gain and to put a stop to all the killing over there. Do I believe we can change their country and the way they believe, No! because I feel like those people brainwash their children from birth to believe that it is o.k. to kill theirself and all the people they can and it will make them someone that the people can look up to. The only way we can change the people over there and the way they think is to make it against the law to teach their children to be suicide bombers and to teach their children that it is o.k. to kill people along with theirselves. I don't believe in the war, but to pull out before we accomplish what we set out to do and complete it is not the answer either. The military needs all of our support while they are giving up their lives in the line of duty, whether it is right or wrong. We need a president that will protect our country and give our military the very best to fight with and support them in their line of duty while they are over seas. We all need to pray for their safety and their safe return home to their families. The Muslims don't believe the way we the american people believe. I was shocked that obama did not pledge the flag. Is it important that we have a President of our courtry that supports our freedom and what our military is fighting for? Yes, I want a President that supports our troops. Our military is over there fighting to try and get them people to do what is right and not have a corrupt country, but be able to hold election and have people in office that can run a country for the people and not for what they can gain and to put a stop to all the killing over there. Do I believe we can change their country and the way they believe, No! because I feel like those people brainwash their children from birth to believe that it is o.k. to kill theirself and all the people they can and it will make them someone that the people can look up to. The only way we can change the people over there and the way they think is to make it against the law to teach their children to be suicide bombers and to teach their children that it is o.k. to kill people along with theirselves. I don't believe in the war, but to pull out before we accomplish what we set out to do and complete it is not the answer either. The military needs all of our support while they are giving up their lives in the line of duty, whether it is right or wrong. We need a president that will protect our country and give our military the very best to fight with and support them in their line of duty while they are over seas. We all need to pray for their safety and their safe return home to their families.

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326379 Dave Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:12:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326379 Here is the issue that I have found floating over the internet: Obama may not identify as a Muslim, that's not how the Arab and Muslim People see it. In Arab culture and under Islamic law, if your father is a Muslim, so are you. And once a Muslim, always a Muslim. You cannot go back. In Islamic eyes, Obama is certainly a Muslim. He may think he's a Christian, but they do not. Islam permits lying! It is called “Al-taqiyya.” I have heard some Christains believe Obama is lying about his true faith. I have even heard that some believe his is the second coming of the Anti_Christ. You know, he will lead a Powerful Nation, bringing all the World at his feet, through lies.. etc etc.. So some believe he is truly a Muslim, lying to achieve is goal to become the most Powerful Person in the World... But some fly over the Coo-Coos nest more than others. LOL Well for me I just want Obama to Explain exactly what he means by "CHANGE". I think he is delusional if he thinks he can change the way Congress and the Senate is run. There are to many Hard Liners in the Republican Party! And I don't think anyone from the Clinton or Edwards staff is doing this.. This is coming more from Far out Christian Groups, conspiracy theorist and just plan old worried Americans. Bush got everyone so jumpy about Terrorist people tend to worry. But I'm prepared I have my Duck tape! Here is the issue that I have found floating over the internet:

Obama may not identify as a Muslim, that's not how the Arab and Muslim People see it. In Arab culture and under Islamic law, if your father is a Muslim, so are you. And once a Muslim, always a Muslim. You cannot go back. In Islamic eyes, Obama is certainly a Muslim. He may think he's a Christian, but they do not. Islam permits lying! It is called “Al-taqiyya.”

I have heard some Christains believe Obama is lying about his true faith. I have even heard that some believe his is the second coming of the Anti_Christ. You know, he will lead a Powerful Nation, bringing all the World at his feet, through lies.. etc etc.. So some believe he is truly a Muslim, lying to achieve is goal to become the most Powerful Person in the World... But some fly over the Coo-Coos nest more than others. LOL

Well for me I just want Obama to Explain exactly what he means by "CHANGE". I think he is delusional if he thinks he can change the way Congress and the Senate is run. There are to many Hard Liners in the Republican Party!

And I don't think anyone from the Clinton or Edwards staff is doing this.. This is coming more from Far out Christian Groups, conspiracy theorist and just plan old worried Americans. Bush got everyone so jumpy about Terrorist people tend to worry. But I'm prepared I have my Duck tape!

]]> By: Ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326326 Ann Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:53:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326326 Surprise...Surprise...another war-monger! Surprise...Surprise...another war-monger!

]]> By: Ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326320 Ann Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:52:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326320 It has become difficult to distinguish between FOX TRASH AND CNN TRASH. We know ratings is the name of the game but it has become absolutely disgusting to see you play the 'Race' card in this critical Presidential election. I thought Lou Dobbs had the lock on Racism and now it appears it is your whole network. Where were you when we needed your voices to ask questions that may have prevented this country from going to war ? The media ,especially CNN is responsible for the killing of 4000 innocent American Troops and the thousands of injured American Troops. I'll never forget how all you wimpy weasel so-called journalists (John King, Wolf Blitzer, Candy Crowley, etc.) never had the courage to pursue and ask the right questions at press briefings and press conferences that could have prevented the IRAQ war. Helen is the only real Journalist left in the national media...too bad she's in print. What a great woman!!!! Get back to reporting the news and stop this RACE WAR. We are smart enough to make our own decisions and do not need CNN to feed us biased, slanted and hateful reporting. Democrats admire Hillary and Barack. It has become difficult to distinguish between FOX TRASH AND CNN TRASH. We know ratings is the name of the game but it has become absolutely disgusting to see you play the 'Race' card in this critical Presidential election. I thought Lou Dobbs had the lock on Racism and now it appears it is your whole network.

Where were you when we needed your voices to ask questions that may have prevented this country from going to war ? The media ,especially CNN is responsible for the killing of 4000 innocent American Troops and the thousands of injured American Troops. I'll never forget how all you wimpy weasel so-called journalists (John King, Wolf Blitzer, Candy Crowley, etc.) never had the courage to pursue and ask the right questions at press briefings and press conferences that could have prevented the IRAQ war. Helen is the only real Journalist left in the national media...too bad she's in print. What a great woman!!!!

Get back to reporting the news and stop this RACE WAR. We are smart enough to make our own decisions and do not need CNN to feed us biased, slanted and hateful reporting. Democrats admire Hillary and Barack.

]]> By: Ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326293 Ann Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:44:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326293 It has become difficult to distinguish between FOX TRASH AND CNN TRASH. We know ratings is the name of the game but it has become absolutely disgusting to see you play the 'Race' card in this critical Presidential election. I thought Lou Dobbs had the lock on Racism and now it appears it is your whole network. Where were you when we needed your voices to ask questions that may have prevented this country from going to war ? The media ,especially CNN is responsible for the killing of 4000 innocent American Troops and the thousands of injured American Troops. I'll never forget how all you wimpy weasel so-called journalists (John King, Wolf Blitzer, Candy Crowley, etc.) never had the courage to pursue and ask the right questions at press briefings and press conferences that could have prevented the IRAQ war. Helen is the only real Journalist left in the national media...too bad she's in print. What a great woman!!!! Get back to reporting the news and stop this RACE WAR. We are smart enough to make our own decisions and do need CNN to feed us biased, slanted and hateful reporting. Democrats admire Hillary and Barack. It has become difficult to distinguish between FOX TRASH AND CNN TRASH. We know ratings is the name of the game but it has become absolutely disgusting to see you play the 'Race' card in this critical Presidential election. I thought Lou Dobbs had the lock on Racism and now it appears it is your whole network.

Where were you when we needed your voices to ask questions that may have prevented this country from going to war ? The media ,especially CNN is responsible for the killing of 4000 innocent American Troops and the thousands of injured American Troops. I'll never forget how all you wimpy weasel so-called journalists (John King, Wolf Blitzer, Candy Crowley, etc.) never had the courage to pursue and ask the right questions at press briefings and press conferences that could have prevented the IRAQ war. Helen is the only real Journalist left in the national media...too bad she's in print. What a great woman!!!!

Get back to reporting the news and stop this RACE WAR. We are smart enough to make our own decisions and do need CNN to feed us biased, slanted and hateful reporting. Democrats admire Hillary and Barack.

]]> By: sandy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326259 sandy Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:37:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326259 My God, is this what we have come to in thi great country? I cannot believe that here are people out there who believe this crap. Here is a man who has had to overcome more things in his short life than most of us have had to overcome in our lifetime and look where he is today. He is an outstanding human being and his religion should not play a part in his run for the Democratic nomination. I am white, 64 years old and I have not been inspired by anyone like I have this man since John F. Kennedy ran for President. Whoever is putting this filth on the internet should be prosecuted if found. I just hope the people in the south, the north, the east and west have enough brains in their heads not to believe this smear against this man. We are Americans and we are better than that. I am also appalled at the way the Clinton's are attacking this man, but I am also very proud of the way he has taken them both on and defended himself. He certainly has my vote. My God, is this what we have come to in thi great country? I cannot believe that here are people out there who believe this crap. Here is a man who has had to overcome more things in his short life than most of us have had to overcome in our lifetime and look where he is today. He is an outstanding human being and his religion should not play a part in his run for the Democratic nomination. I am white, 64 years old and I have not been inspired by anyone like I have this man since John F. Kennedy ran for President. Whoever is putting this filth on the internet should be prosecuted if found. I just hope the people in the south, the north, the east and west have enough brains in their heads not to believe this smear against this man. We are Americans and we are better than that. I am also appalled at the way the Clinton's are attacking this man, but I am also very proud of the way he has taken them both on and defended himself. He certainly has my vote.

]]> By: James springfield mo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326218 James springfield mo Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:27:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326218 I think alot of people in sw mo believe hillary before obama because ther is a lot of closeted racism in sw mo. I think alot of people in sw mo believe hillary before obama because ther is a lot of closeted racism in sw mo.

]]> By: Jose Card - Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326161 Jose Card - Independent Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:13:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326161 Even if Obama were Muslim, I will nominate him as he is much more trustworthy than the Clintons, who remind me of snake oil salespeople. Once your candidate is elected, he or she is out of your control till four years later. You must ask yourself if you can trust the candidate now. Even if Obama were Muslim, I will nominate him as he is much more trustworthy than the Clintons, who remind me of snake oil salespeople.

Once your candidate is elected, he or she is out of your control till four years later.
You must ask yourself if you can trust the candidate now.

]]> By: Richard, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326141 Richard, FL Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:09:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326141 "At least Hillery (sic) makes no bones that she wants to turn America into a pro communist Social Republic" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please supply ONE statement that she EVER said that, otherwise it's just "Bull". "At least Hillery (sic) makes no bones that she wants to turn America into a pro communist Social Republic"
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Please supply ONE statement that she EVER said that, otherwise it's just "Bull".

]]> By: Veronica Lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326134 Veronica Lee Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:08:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326134 whatever they say, Hillary has my vote! whatever they say, Hillary has my vote!

]]> By: BullOfMizzou, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326054 BullOfMizzou, MO Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:50:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-326054 Hey Barb, what is "mis-use" ? Which King's language is that?...... And...for all the Bozo's fans making all these pro obama comments, how many of you know just "where he really comes from" with his convictions, attitude toward " The United States of White America" and our Flag, and adopted spirituality?? This dude is just as scarey as Hillery. At least Hillery makes no bones that she wants to turn America into a pro communist Social Republic.....What do you think its going to be under Obama??.....What are his choices for Judges going to be?.....What will motivate him to either sign or veto bills of legislation into law or not?....Does anybody here know what a sorry state that his state of Illinois is, after his "Help"?....Would you like to see the other 49 states like that?? Have any of you ever checked out his church's web site?.....You say you dont care what his religious beliefs are?......Its not religion at issue......Could you really trust this guy with your life and MY Life too?,,,,,Would you want his finger on the Nuclear Button?? I wouldn't trust this guy's finger on the button of my grandson's squirt gun..... Better do your homework first and dont eat his bullcrap just because he sounds "cool" and makes a lot of forced and fake patriotic rhetoric in phony accents. Hey Barb, what is "mis-use" ? Which King's language is that?......

And...for all the Bozo's fans making all these pro obama comments, how many of you know just "where he really comes from" with his convictions, attitude toward " The United States of White America" and our Flag, and adopted spirituality?? This dude is just as scarey as Hillery. At least Hillery makes no bones that she wants to turn America into a pro communist Social Republic.....What do you think its going to be under Obama??.....What are his choices for Judges going to be?.....What will motivate him to either sign or veto bills of legislation into law or not?....Does anybody here know what a sorry state that his state of Illinois is, after his "Help"?....Would you like to see the other 49 states like that??

Have any of you ever checked out his church's web site?.....You say you dont care what his religious beliefs are?......Its not religion at issue......Could you really trust this guy with your life and MY Life too?,,,,,Would you want his finger on the Nuclear Button?? I wouldn't trust this guy's finger on the button of my grandson's squirt gun.....

Better do your homework first and dont eat his bullcrap just because he sounds "cool" and makes a lot of forced and fake patriotic rhetoric in phony accents.

]]> By: Ellen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325624 Ellen Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:26:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325624 It's incredible how gullible Americans can be in believing emails or Internet postings without checking out the facts. And by the way, there are plenty of public photos of Obama being sworn int to the Senate using his family's Bible. Enough with the smear campaigns already. This accusations that Obama was raised a Muslim have been researched to death and disproven. As have the claims that McCain fathered an illegitimate child. Oh yeah, and did you hear that Mitt Romney is actually a Martian and Mormons are really aliens intent on taking over the universe? Grow up. It's incredible how gullible Americans can be in believing emails or Internet postings without checking out the facts. And by the way, there are plenty of public photos of Obama being sworn int to the Senate using his family's Bible. Enough with the smear campaigns already. This accusations that Obama was raised a Muslim have been researched to death and disproven. As have the claims that McCain fathered an illegitimate child. Oh yeah, and did you hear that Mitt Romney is actually a Martian and Mormons are really aliens intent on taking over the universe? Grow up.

]]> By: Ellen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325619 Ellen Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:25:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325619 It's incredible how gullible Americans can be in believing emails or Internet postings without checking out the facts. And by the way, there are plenty of public photos of Obama being sworn int to the Senate using his family's Bible. Enough with the smear campaigns already. This accusations that Obama's was raised a Muslim have been researched to death and disproven. As have the claims that McCain fathered an illegitimate child. Oh yeah, and did you hear that Mitt Romney is actually a Martian and Mormons are really aliens intent on taking over the universe? Grow up. It's incredible how gullible Americans can be in believing emails or Internet postings without checking out the facts. And by the way, there are plenty of public photos of Obama being sworn int to the Senate using his family's Bible. Enough with the smear campaigns already. This accusations that Obama's was raised a Muslim have been researched to death and disproven. As have the claims that McCain fathered an illegitimate child. Oh yeah, and did you hear that Mitt Romney is actually a Martian and Mormons are really aliens intent on taking over the universe? Grow up.

]]> By: Flavio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325574 Flavio Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:16:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325574 Obama says one thing and does the other (or doesn't do any at all). How can he explain 100 votes "Present"? You go to 100 Senate sessions and you don't vote yes neither no. To me that says a lot about a candidate. Enough to tell me that I will not vote for him. And to say Ronald Reagan was the best president ever?! Is he the DEMOCRAT candidate or the REPUBLICAN? I don't buy this guy at all. Obama says one thing and does the other (or doesn't do any at all). How can he explain 100 votes "Present"? You go to 100 Senate sessions and you don't vote yes neither no. To me that says a lot about a candidate. Enough to tell me that I will not vote for him. And to say Ronald Reagan was the best president ever?! Is he the DEMOCRAT candidate or the REPUBLICAN? I don't buy this guy at all.

]]> By: Lance in Monrovia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325562 Lance in Monrovia Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:12:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325562 I don't believe Obama's saying that it's a bad thing to be a muslim. He's accepting and respectful of every faith. What he's saying is that he's being misrepesented in a tone of fear and hate, completely uncalled for whether someone is calling jew, muslim, catholic, mormon or whatever. He is fighting against fear, not faith, he's fighting for hope, not hoplessness. He is the most transparent, just leader this country has seen in two generations. He will bring pride to the office. I don't believe Obama's saying that it's a bad thing to be a muslim. He's accepting and respectful of every faith. What he's saying is that he's being misrepesented in a tone of fear and hate, completely uncalled for whether someone is calling jew, muslim, catholic, mormon or whatever. He is fighting against fear, not faith, he's fighting for hope, not hoplessness.

He is the most transparent, just leader this country has seen in two generations. He will bring pride to the office.

]]> By: Sharon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325440 Sharon Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:47:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325440 Everyone worries about how to cast their vote. No problem make everyone mandated to vote when filing their income tax. Those who don't make enought to file would be required to file the portion that requires them to vote. Why should we be required to pay taxes but not to vote? Everyone worries about how to cast their vote. No problem make everyone mandated to vote when filing their income tax. Those who don't make enought to file would be required to file the portion that requires them to vote. Why should we be required to pay taxes but not to vote?

]]> By: Tom in MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325316 Tom in MA Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:26:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325316 I've gotten emails that said the Clintons were mafia, crooks, murders... you name it. I don't think the Obama campaign put them out there, nor do I think the Clinton campaign put the Muslim and pledge emails. There are plenty of wingnuts out there that can send this trash around to stir up trouble. If you get one of these emails, just delete and ignore it. I've gotten emails that said the Clintons were mafia, crooks, murders... you name it. I don't think the Obama campaign put them out there, nor do I think the Clinton campaign put the Muslim and pledge emails. There are plenty of wingnuts out there that can send this trash around to stir up trouble. If you get one of these emails, just delete and ignore it.

]]> By: Jean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325227 Jean Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:08:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325227 The poster(s) on this board who claims they "heard" Obama does not place his hand on the Bible, that he doesn't place his hands on his heart, etc. should know better than to "repeat" lies. I was always taught not to repeat rumors and personally find it disgusting. Thankfully the Constitution did NOT mandate that one had to be of a certain religious persuasion to hold political office. What's wrong with this country anyway? Actually, nothing's wrong with the country it's just the people in it. Religion or the lack thereof should be a PERSONAL matter between an individual and his/her God. Nobody should have to justify their faith. It's so ironic that people came to this country seeking religious Freedom and we've turned into a nation of intolerant witch hunters. We're back tracking into the 14th century. There's nothing progressive in that. How did we become so dumbed down that we are engaging in electronic witch hunting and burning? This scares me. I care about Education, Health Care, adequate housing, social security. I care about us being bogged down in Iraq and other countries. I care about the state of the economy. I don't give a hoot about another person't religious choices. The poster(s) on this board who claims they "heard" Obama does not place his hand on the Bible, that he doesn't place his hands on his heart, etc. should know better than to "repeat" lies. I was always taught not to repeat rumors and personally find it disgusting.

Thankfully the Constitution did NOT mandate that one had to be of a certain religious persuasion to hold political office. What's wrong with this country anyway? Actually, nothing's wrong with the country it's just the people in it. Religion or the lack thereof should be a PERSONAL matter between an individual and his/her God. Nobody should have to justify their faith. It's so ironic that people came to this country seeking religious Freedom and we've turned into a nation of intolerant witch hunters. We're back tracking into the 14th century. There's nothing progressive in that. How did we become so dumbed down that we are engaging in electronic witch hunting and burning? This scares me.

I care about Education, Health Care, adequate housing, social security. I care about us being bogged down in Iraq and other countries. I care about the state of the economy. I don't give a hoot about another person't religious choices.

]]> By: Gay from Mississippi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325223 Gay from Mississippi Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:08:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325223 People always write down things that aren't true and that are based on PURE SPECULATION and whoever wrote that for Neil Simon is just as ignorant as anyone who would repeat it. HOWEVER, the good thing about ignorance is that it can be cured with KNOWLEDGE. If you accept the word of GOD as true and read one of the books that Paul wrote and PAUL HIMSELF comes to you and says "this is what I meant when I said this in the book of Philippians," would you dispute him? Of course not. The man has SAID that he has NEVER been a Muslim. I think HE AUGHT TO KNOW what his religious faith is. Educate yourself with knowledge from reputable sources and no one is more qualified to speak about Mr. Obama's religion than Mr. Obama HIMSELF...AND HE HAS SPOKEN!! People always write down things that aren't true and that are based on PURE SPECULATION and whoever wrote that for Neil Simon is just as ignorant as anyone who would repeat it. HOWEVER, the good thing about ignorance is that it can be cured with KNOWLEDGE.

If you accept the word of GOD as true and read one of the books that Paul wrote and PAUL HIMSELF comes to you and says "this is what I meant when I said this in the book of Philippians," would you dispute him? Of course not. The man has SAID that he has NEVER been a Muslim. I think HE AUGHT TO KNOW what his religious faith is.

Educate yourself with knowledge from reputable sources and no one is more qualified to speak about Mr. Obama's religion than Mr. Obama HIMSELF...AND HE HAS SPOKEN!!

]]> By: charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325198 charlotte Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:04:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325198 He's to good a imitating MLK to be Muslim. Makes me want to say, Amen, Praise the Lord, Yes we can!!! He's to good a imitating MLK to be Muslim. Makes me want to say, Amen, Praise the Lord, Yes we can!!!

]]> By: cozumelkid http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325154 cozumelkid Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:58:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-325154 A picture of Obama, at a pulpit, with a cross in the background. And! A picture of Obama, at a pulpit, with a cross in the background. And!

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324766 Bob Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:01:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324766 THIS JUST IN! Obama is a Christian! He holds the following OUTRAGEOUS beliefs: - Donkeys talk - A fish can eat a guy and then puke him up a few days later, relatively unharmed - There's a magical man who lives in the sky and loves everybody - It is not correct to treat people like crap, even if they treat you like crap... for example, by coming into your country illegally, killing people, doing things you consider immoral, etc. THIS JUST IN! Obama is a Christian! He holds the following OUTRAGEOUS beliefs:

- Donkeys talk
- A fish can eat a guy and then puke him up a few days later, relatively unharmed
- There's a magical man who lives in the sky and loves everybody
- It is not correct to treat people like crap, even if they treat you like crap... for example, by coming into your country illegally, killing people, doing things you consider immoral, etc.

]]> By: Barb Lucas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324353 Barb Lucas Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:26:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324353 Wow! After reading all the various e-mails, pro and con as to the candidates, the thing that stood out more than anything to me is the grammar, punctuation, spelling, the mis-use of words ( i.e., "ladder" when clearly it should be "latter"), etc. , etc. I support the candidate who will make it mandatory for any student preparing to "enter this jungle" after graduation from high school to go back to the 7th grade and take a refresher course in the use of the King's English. Wow! After reading all the various e-mails, pro and con as to the candidates, the thing that stood out more than anything to me is the grammar, punctuation, spelling, the mis-use of words ( i.e., "ladder" when clearly it should be "latter"), etc. , etc.

I support the candidate who will make it mandatory for any student preparing to "enter this jungle" after graduation from high school to go back to the 7th grade and take a refresher course in the use of the King's English.

]]> By: Adam, Dallas TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324347 Adam, Dallas TX Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:25:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324347 I don't believe that America has time to waste with a President like Obama. America is really in trouble, we voted for Bush because we wanted change and now look at America! We need to fix everything before we can change anything! He should wait another 8 years. Dems will loose to the Republican party if Obama wins the Democratic Election. Hillary has practical agendas for all issues, she answers each and every question raised! We need a president that KNOWS not ADVISED! I don't believe that America has time to waste with a President like Obama. America is really in trouble, we voted for Bush because we wanted change and now look at America! We need to fix everything before we can change anything! He should wait another 8 years.

Dems will loose to the Republican party if Obama wins the Democratic Election.

Hillary has practical agendas for all issues, she answers each and every question raised! We need a president that KNOWS not ADVISED!

]]> By: Jen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324051 Jen Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:08:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324051 Since when does Religion matter in the USA? Its obvious that he is not muslim, but his experience overseas might benefit us in relations with the islam world where all the other presidents seem blind in doing so. As for the Flag and patrioism that nancy mentioned above.. do you not read anyones explaination for anything? It was not the pledge, they were listening to someone sing the star spangled banner and not everyone crosses their heart for the song. There is nothing wrong with that and doesnt make him less patriotic. OH I bent over and picked my kid up during the pledge and didnt have my hand on my heart. Does that make me non patriotic? To Sher Khan.. you go! Nothing wrong with being Muslim! Wish Americans would get over that. Since when does Religion matter in the USA? Its obvious that he is not muslim, but his experience overseas might benefit us in relations with the islam world where all the other presidents seem blind in doing so. As for the Flag and patrioism that nancy mentioned above.. do you not read anyones explaination for anything? It was not the pledge, they were listening to someone sing the star spangled banner and not everyone crosses their heart for the song. There is nothing wrong with that and doesnt make him less patriotic. OH I bent over and picked my kid up during the pledge and didnt have my hand on my heart. Does that make me non patriotic? To Sher Khan.. you go! Nothing wrong with being Muslim! Wish Americans would get over that.

]]> By: Mary Jerome Gillette http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324018 Mary Jerome Gillette Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:06:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-324018 Why didn't you print it - it's already written. Shame on YOU.. Why didn't you print it – it's already written. Shame on YOU..

]]> By: Sali in California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-323955 Sali in California Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:03:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-323955 I am saddened at the suggestion that being a Muslim should automatically disqualify you from becoming the President or a political leader in the United States. Our constitution grants all of us in this country unalienable rights, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. How can we as a society turn our backs on these truths? And what kind of example are we setting for our children? If 10 years from now, if we are attacked by a group of extremist Buddhists or Jews or Hindus, then, are we slowly going to eliminate another group of people out of our political system because of the affiliation with a religion? It is not the Muslim faith that drove those terrorists to attack us. It was political ideology masked by faith. I am disappointed in Mr. Obama for failing to recognize that his speaking out against the suggestion that he is Muslim and dispelling the rumors is offensive to all the Muslims who try to live their lives peacefully. I don't blame him, given all the propaganda we've been fed since 9/11 about Muslims in general, but he basically validated that in our current environment, we are not equal. By the way, I don't believe the Clintons bear responsibility for these rumors. This is standard operating procedure for Republicans. Remember the rumors the Bush campaign spread about McCain (that he had fathered a child with a black prostitute) courtesy of Karl Rove? Wake up America, the Republicans are scared that Obama will win, given a chance, against any current Republican in the race. They want to run against Hillary! God help our country. I am saddened at the suggestion that being a Muslim should automatically disqualify you from becoming the President or a political leader in the United States. Our constitution grants all of us in this country unalienable rights, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. How can we as a society turn our backs on these truths? And what kind of example are we setting for our children?

If 10 years from now, if we are attacked by a group of extremist Buddhists or Jews or Hindus, then, are we slowly going to eliminate another group of people out of our political system because of the affiliation with a religion? It is not the Muslim faith that drove those terrorists to attack us. It was political ideology masked by faith.

I am disappointed in Mr. Obama for failing to recognize that his speaking out against the suggestion that he is Muslim and dispelling the rumors is offensive to all the Muslims who try to live their lives peacefully. I don't blame him, given all the propaganda we've been fed since 9/11 about Muslims in general, but he basically validated that in our current environment, we are not equal.

By the way, I don't believe the Clintons bear responsibility for these rumors. This is standard operating procedure for Republicans. Remember the rumors the Bush campaign spread about McCain (that he had fathered a child with a black prostitute) courtesy of Karl Rove? Wake up America, the Republicans are scared that Obama will win, given a chance, against any current Republican in the race. They want to run against Hillary! God help our country.

]]> By: Sher Khan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-323712 Sher Khan Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:49:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-323712 Regarding the comment by Crobuzon about Christanity and forgiveness I know a lot of devout Christians who believe that I, as a Muslim, am destined to go to hell unless I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Lets focus on the topic at hand and not spread religious propaganda here. To me, as a Muslim living in America, its scary that having a Muslim middle name is such a huge issue for a presidential candidate. Regarding the comment by Crobuzon about Christanity and forgiveness I know a lot of devout Christians who believe that I, as a Muslim, am destined to go to hell unless I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Lets focus on the topic at hand and not spread religious propaganda here. To me, as a Muslim living in America, its scary that having a Muslim middle name is such a huge issue for a presidential candidate.

]]> By: Elaine in Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-323631 Elaine in Kentucky Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:45:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-323631 Some of you may not care if he was a muslim, but I do. It doesn't matter what you call me. I believe in the Holy Bible not the Koran. I am glad I live in America where I can vote my choice not Cnn, or Fox's. And speaking of lies : You should not accuse the Clinton's or anyone else of starting things when you don't know what you are talking about. Some of you may not care if he was a muslim, but I do. It doesn't matter what you call me. I believe in the Holy Bible not the Koran. I am glad I live in America where I can vote my choice not Cnn, or Fox's. And speaking of lies : You should not accuse the Clinton's or anyone else of starting things when you don't know what you are talking about.

]]> By: gloriab http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-323342 gloriab Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:33:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-323342 Becky, you said who cares what religion Obama is? Are you American? Are you patriot? Do you have children? Did you lose a family member in 9/11? Do you have a family soldier in Iraq or other country where the soldier putting their lives in dangerous every moment? Are you worry for the security of American people ? give me break!! Religion matter. * about Blitzer. Please don't touch him, he is an excellent reporter,. I watch his program" The situation Room" he is doing his best to give us the information that we need. About Hillary, well in part. you are right. But what Reporters and Blitzer can do about it?. The owners of CNN are doing it. They want Obama for Presidential candidate for the Democrats Party . Republican trying to help Obama with the primaries in each state to vote for him and because he will be more easy to destroy and crash him as a bug. Hillary know what they will do with her, and she is ready to fight with the Republican. I am supporting the CNN Reporters because they are doing an excellent job. WOLF YOU ARE ROCK!!! gloriab Becky, you said who cares what religion Obama is?
Are you American? Are you patriot? Do you have children? Did you lose a family member in 9/11? Do you have a family soldier in Iraq or other country where the soldier putting their lives in dangerous every moment? Are you worry for the security of American people ? give me break!! Religion matter.

* about Blitzer. Please don't touch him, he is an excellent reporter,. I watch his program" The situation Room" he is doing his best to give us the information that we need. About Hillary, well in part. you are right. But what Reporters and Blitzer can do about it?. The owners of CNN are doing it. They want Obama for Presidential candidate for the Democrats Party . Republican trying to help Obama with the primaries in each state to vote for him and because he will be more easy to destroy and crash him as a bug. Hillary know what they will do with her, and she is ready to fight with the Republican. I am supporting the CNN Reporters because they are doing an excellent job. WOLF YOU ARE ROCK!!!
gloriab

]]> By: CB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-322669 CB Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:58:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-322669 To Sarah in new York. No one is implying in Obama's campaign that Muslims are to fear. This is what the Clinton campaign is doing to divide our nation. Her campaign is trying unsuccessfully to provoke fears of Muslims just to win the presidency. Obama is about unity - the point is not that he is or is not of a particular faith-( he happens to be Christian) but that this is a divisive political scheme to appeal to the worst in us. Most nations and people groups I know carry some form of prejudice- it is by rationality and choice we recognize this and defeat it within ourselves. Obama appeals to our best. He lived in a Muslim nation and so has a broader picture on the world than most candidates. we need to choose- more of the Bush politics of fear and divisions driving our decision for president or unity. To Sarah in new York.
No one is implying in Obama's campaign that Muslims are to fear.
This is what the Clinton campaign is doing to divide our nation. Her campaign is trying unsuccessfully to provoke fears of Muslims just to win the presidency. Obama is about unity – the point is not that he is or is not of a particular faith-( he happens to be Christian) but that this is a divisive political scheme to appeal to the worst in us. Most nations and people groups I know carry some form of prejudice- it is by rationality and choice we recognize this and defeat it within ourselves. Obama appeals to our best.

He lived in a Muslim nation and so has a broader picture on the world than most candidates.

we need to choose- more of the Bush politics of fear and divisions driving our decision for president or unity.

]]> By: Tiffany http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-322665 Tiffany Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:58:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-322665 I am reading this ridiculous blog in UTTER DISBELIEF! The republicans are laughing because you are all buying into the garbage. For those of you with two brain cells to formulate an indpendant thought. Go home, close the door, turn off the t.v. and shut down your computers and think about what this world will be like if we (democrats) can't get along and another R takes the white house! Vote your conscience and stop listening to the garbage the media is spewing. Come on PEOPLE! You cannot give it to them again. I am reading this ridiculous blog in UTTER DISBELIEF! The republicans are laughing because you are all buying into the garbage. For those of you with two brain cells to formulate an indpendant thought. Go home, close the door, turn off the t.v. and shut down your computers and think about what this world will be like if we (democrats) can't get along and another R takes the white house!

Vote your conscience and stop listening to the garbage the media is spewing. Come on PEOPLE! You cannot give it to them again.

]]> By: JYazza http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-322619 JYazza Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:56:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-322619 Any American who speakes before they ask themselves these questions about someone else' religion should be silent. 1. Are we not a country who values freedon of religion? 2. If we search for another religion are we condemned for it? Any American who speakes before they ask themselves these questions about someone else' religion should be silent.

1. Are we not a country who values freedon of religion?
2. If we search for another religion are we condemned for it?

]]> By: PatriotforObama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/23/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-322505 PatriotforObama Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:46:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/obama-battles-muslim-rumor-head-on/#comment-322505 Of the three Democratic candidates, Barack Obama has more experience in elected public office. Obama 11 years, Clinton 7 years, Edwards, 6 years. He believes in Jesus Christ and has been a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church for over 20 years and attends there with his wife, Michelle and two children. Of the three Democratic candidates, Barack Obama has more experience in elected public office. Obama 11 years, Clinton 7 years, Edwards, 6 years. He believes in Jesus Christ and has been a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church for over 20 years and attends there with his wife, Michelle and two children.

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