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Posted by: Aidenag 1 year, 8 months agoBarack Obama has a problem. Nearly a quarter of Democrats who hold a negative view of him believe he is a Muslim, according to a poll published by Pew Research on Thursday. Yet most Democrats who think negatively of Mr Obama also disapprove of his link to Jeremiah Wright, the pastor who introduced him to Christianity two decades ago.
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not2needy
March 28, 2008, 7:35 p.m.I am glad about all the articles that have been submitted about Obama on here. All the people who tooted their horns about being from the party of Lincoln, raved about Bush having the most diverse cabinet of any other pres, now show their true colors. Bigots!
Obama wasn't even raised by his father, nor was he raised by his step father, he was raised mostly by his grand parents and they weren't Muslim. All any intelligent person would have to do to get to the truth, if they wanted the truth, would be to read Obama's bio or watch his biography on the biography channel.
All the vicious rumors and enuendo hasn't kept him from basically defeating Hillary thus far, i don't think it will stop him from here on out, otherwise we will have more Bush years and we can't stand any more. They have already bled Americans dry, there's no more to get!
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ETproductions
March 29, 2008, 1:44 a.m.So true, not2needy. The RNC uses diversity to get votes but confined to subordinate levels, where "those people" can easily be controlled. Witness Colin Powell, who was purged and Condi, who did as Masta said, regardless of what that entailed.
The Willie Horton ad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC9j6Wfdq3o
The Harold Ford ad. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/10/26/polit...
The modern KKK is smart enough to use code words now instead of lynchings. But the racism is just as clear today as it was when they lynched opponents and burned crosses to intimidate anyone who opposed their oligarchy. And its purpose is just as clear. To maintain an oligarchy.
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Amazing1
March 28, 2008, 7:56 p.m.The ignorance of a portion of our populace is overwhelming. How can people be so stupid and manage to live? How can he be Muslim if his pastor is Christian. Do the people who hold these inconsistent views understand what they think they believe? In credible.
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2sidestoeverything
March 28, 2008, 8:44 p.m.Obama is in a tough spot he is of both the black and white race and when he first started his campaign he was not considered black enough, now because of Pastor Wright he is considered too black and of course we still have people saying he is Muslim. It is getting tiring that the media keeps putting the race out there when Obama is working hard not to make his campaign about race. I am an Obama supporter and feel that he will come out of all this a stronger man.
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HowEyeCit
March 29, 2008, 10:26 a.m.Remember Michael Jackson? Brittney Spears? The media loved them then once they're sick of them they tore them apart when they wouldn't show them love.
Its kind of funny not too long ago the media built up Barack Obama heck they even nudged him into the race. And like Julius Caeser he initially turned the offer down.
Then they nudged him some more and finally he caved/decided to run. I mean if they really didn't want him to run why'd they nudge him into the race in the first place?
No too long ago he also was substantially touted by the media to be in the lead and all was good.
Not too long ago the media started reporting about his potential ties to Tony Rezko. Sure Hilary Clinton's party members may have put it out there but who spread the fire?
No too long ago Barack Obama's Pastor made some controversial remarks. Who do you think linked them to Obama? Here's the deal the media routinely builds up people then tears them down as they see fit and call it entertainment.
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HowEyeCit
March 29, 2008, 10:23 a.m.By the way I think you know where I'm going with the comparisson to Julius Caeser. But just incase The media'd be Brutus. Be forewarned though there's a saying...You don't bite the hand that feeds you.
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fsev41
March 29, 2008, 10:37 a.m.The Muslim and Pastor Wright charades are nothing more than a mask for the truth. Its far more politically acceptable to hate Muslims and "anti-Americans" than to admit the basic racism that feeds the distrust or hatred for he whom is half black. And this is what I think Mr Obama is trying to bring to the forefront and try to find a solution for. I hope he gets the opportunity.
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sanityinchaos
March 29, 2008, 11:01 a.m.Obama is just another Kerry. Flip Flop. First he stands by his minister, mentor, marrier etc. Now he is throwing him under the bus. People are getting tired of this rhetoric. If he is a Christian then he would be sworn in on a Bible.
If he loves his country he would place his hand on his heart when appropriate. Etc etc etc. Too much
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automan909
March 29, 2008, 11:54 a.m.I'm not voting against him just because he was too stupid to know what his preacher was saying on Sunday for the last 20 years. Not because he refers to white's as "you people".
Not because he threw his grandma under the bus. Not because he won't respect the flag by refusing to put his hand on his heart, or wear a flag pin. Not because his wife, by her comments obviously believes in the reverends words. and certainly not because he is black. I'm not voting for him because he is a socialist. He has a very bad voting record in the senate where on many occasions he did not even vote. He also voted no to a bill that would have prevented babies from being killed AFTER BIRTH due to a deformity. That is murder.
I am not voting against him because he is black, however I am sure that all the black folks that vote for him are doing so because he is black. Remember the "not black enough" comments? Now I guess he somehow got darker.
So who is the racist now?
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Hobe
March 29, 2008, 11:52 a.m.Obama faces prejudice on all sides
BJ bill and hillary clinton are two immoral decptive Liars.
Obama is a very Honest refreshing Change...
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Rayman
March 29, 2008, 11:57 a.m.So what if Obama is a Muslim? Is that a crime? Should his faith be questioned because he is black? This fear that Obama might be a Muslim is pure 'IGNORANCE' and 'cold hearted PREJUDICE'.
The white majority is racist towards blacks and other minorities. Why don't we question the 72 year old John McCain who still lives in the 60's as a POW. This white dude is so angry and ready to invade the entire Middle East to prove his pointless views. McCain is just another George Bush!
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lum-chate
March 29, 2008, 12:15 p.m.If 90% of the Muslims are for him that doesn't make him a muslim, its obvious why 90% of the blacks are for him. But what does this do to his silly notion about bringing the country together in harmony, it kind of tears that notion apart, doesn't it?
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automan909
March 29, 2008, 12:18 p.m.By your words Rayman YOU sound like the racist.
You see it all as black vs white.
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quackpot
March 29, 2008, 12:22 p.m.I wonder how many of those that believe he is Muslim also object to the views of his Christian Pastor?
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CORVIDIVS
March 29, 2008, 12:31 p.m.MAYBE I'M JUST REPEATING what has been stated earlier,as I haven't read all the posts,leaning into late breakfast instead,but isn't America & all that's Apple Pie the Land of Opportunity,where considering employees is bereft of any spiritual considerations.... Sounds like some kind of breach of civil rights,all this speculation.The Great melting Pot.Land of the Free... blah blah blah.OOPS....(sorry)
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automan909
March 29, 2008, 12:49 p.m.In case you have not noticed corvidivs we are the freest of all countries. Why do you think everyone wants to come here?
By the way...Civil Rights for blacks and not for whites is racist all by itself. Not to even mention affermitive action.
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annoDomini
March 29, 2008, 1:12 p.m.It is sad that race has always played such a large role in human relations. It is disappointing that it continues to be such a problem. Sen. Obama may be a half-black, half-white man, but that is not the reason to vote for him.
Vote for him because he respects the dignity of all people.
Vote for him because he works for social justice.
Vote for him because he embodies transparency in gov't.
Vote for him because he was wise enough to recognize the wrongness of the war in Iraq BEFORE we invaded.
Vote for him because he won't reject Rev. Wright for speaking God's truth to the powerful. (We should all be so faithful.)
Vote for him because he is smart and compassionate.
Vote for him because he listens to all sides of issues before making decisions, but is beholden to no corporations.
Vote for Sen. Obama because he is the best hope for America's future.
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agentX
March 29, 2008, 1:15 p.m.Gotta love aniokly- the crap that comes out of his keyboard is the stuff legends are made of.
I'm getting tired of people saying "he hasn't been vetted" or "he's not strong enough" or "his wife's not patriotic enough".
Just swing by media matters, click on Barack Obama, and look at the list of smear, distortions and racist rants (lynching party, anyone?) and look at how many are released per day. PER DAY!
Of course, Clinton's been getting it for years. But no one is saying she's not ready. Well...after the video was released, there's some serious questions right there.
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Dep1116
March 29, 2008, 1:35 p.m.I'm tired of hearing that Obama isn't ready along with all the smear tactics and distortions. Who is ever really ready! You don't take classes for the job. Why is everyone clinging to the hype about Rev Wright anyway. He is just another preacher using the pulpit to vent his views. I have been to many a church and didn't always agree with what I heard. All I know is that my state has lost over 250,000 jobs since NAFTA, the economy sucks right now, and all people can talk about is barack's pastor, he's not strong enough and slights about his wife's so-called lack of patriotism. No one is talking about the fact that Hillary just got caught lying. Let's just stick to the issues please. Gas prices are through the roof and it's killing me so I want to hear about what's going to be done about that. It's time for a change and if he has good plans to take this country to a better place than I'm all for him. I just want some results and I'm tired of the same old politics.
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injest
March 29, 2008, 3 p.m.You need to read these polls carefully. Most are pure spin
Example
"Has Barack Obama been hurt by his association (Wright), now revealed to most American voters"
True.
Note: "American voters" not Democrats, Republican or likely voters (and how many other classifications you can name)
Pew Poll (Wright) "no negative effect on Obama's campaign"
True
Note: "Obama's campaign", His campaign is to win the Dem Nomination for President. We can exclude in this poll Repubs, "American voters", Dems who have already voted in their primaries, FL, MI.
Also note polls change daily.
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PatrioticAmerican
March 29, 2008, 3:12 p.m.Oh whaaaaa im obama and ppl make fun of me WHAAAAAAAAA why cant they just let the fact that i belong to a anti american church and that my pastor is a racist and that im a muslim and that i asssociate with people like Faracon and reverend Not so wright and that my dad is a radical muslim and so is my step daddy and that i talk but dont really say anything and that im not black enough oh wait i am too black go and vote for me cause im a nice guy, i mean there is no way im ready to be president when ive only been in office for 3 years and 2 of that has been running for president, and ive only missed about 80% of the votes in my state cause im too busy too go back there and do MY job. WHAAAAAAA i want to be president more then anything and i should be elected just for that reason.
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jmopinion
March 29, 2008, 3:28 p.m.I read somewhere this week that Al Gore may run for Pres. and take Obama under his wing as VP to solve the Democrat divide.
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stephen-johnson
March 29, 2008, 3:45 p.m."Obama faces prejudice on all sides"
The PC script has been written in the event that Obama isn't elected president this fall - he's the victim of racism.
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