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Sliming Obama

Dueling chain e-mails claim he's a radical Muslim or a 'racist' Christian. Both can't be right. We find both are false.

 
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  • Posted By: Jrmurphy8 @ 05/30/2008 9:59:43 PM

    Comment: I am surprised that no one mentions that people like me (lifelong repub, college grad, working cl;ass, white senior citizen, military eexperience) will be voting for Obama. Many others feel the way I do -- Repub policies have nearly ruined the country and McCain is too close to Bush. however, if Hillary is the nominee, I will find it difficult to vote for her. and probably settle for the lesser of two evils by going for McCain.

  • Posted By: Bruce&tennis @ 05/07/2008 12:51:04 AM

    Comment: Kind of makes you wonder how "investigative" these reporters are...wouldn't you say? Especially since, "...we've seen no evidence that he preaches hatred..." hum, maybe Newsweek needs to spend more time checking their information.

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 06/10/2008 15:07:23

      Comment: Maybe you should post some evidence to the contrary, you hypocrite.

  • Posted By: marinabreeze @ 04/04/2008 10:48:59 AM

    Comment: It kills me when someone tells the truth about the racial divide in the US and they're labeled a "racist." Rev. Wright is not the only one who mentioned America's culpability in 9/11...the late Jerry Falwell anyone? But Falwell wasn't considered to be anything less than a patriot, but Wright is? And about AIDS, it might seem ridiculous, but considering the Tuskegee experiments from a number of decades ago in which blacks were deliberately left untreated for illnesses so they could be monitored (but told they were in fact being treated), it's not that much of a leap. America is my country and I'm loyal to it, but loyalty does not mean pretending that everything we do is right and bashing those who disagree. Besides, as a church leader, Wright's job is not to wrap himself in the American flag or make white people (or anyone) feel better. His loyalty is to the word of God...period.

  • Posted By: savery @ 03/14/2008 1:56:27 PM

    Comment: Are you kidding with this Rev. Wright. The bombing of Japan was justified and saved many U.S. troops. The Japanese attacked us. This hateful preacher ought to ask the Japanese what they think of the U.S. after countless millions of Toyota's, Honda's, etc. Send this clown to Libya and the Obama family with him. See if Ms. Obama can make 300k per year in the homeland.

    • Posted By: marinabreeze @ 04/04/2008 10:56:54

      Comment: But isn't that the problem right there? Too many Americans thinking the world should revolve around them? Isn't that hateful? The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki may have saved American lives (which is to some degree debatable since the war was winding down even without the bombs), but it killed many Japanese civilians and made more sick with glowing radiation for decades to come. Just because they did not have the fortune of being born American means that their lives are worth squat? And, even if YOU believe so, Christianity was not designed to be pro-American and anti-everyone else, so the fact that Rev. Wright, a Christian pastor, preached about the wrong of the atomic bomb might not be pro-American, but it does recognize the CHRISTIAN principle that EVERY life is sacred, not just the lives of those who look like ourselves.

  • Posted By: skipndeebar @ 03/07/2008 2:55:39 PM

    Comment: Fact check?? How can you possibly make the statement that this preacher is not a separatist and a racist? I listened to him thundering the following words during a rant about the evils of the United States...
    "We believe in white supremacy and black inferiority and believe it more than we believe in God." This was given as part of a list of ten reasons "God is Sick of this Sh_t." And to make the claim that "the United States invented AIDS. Hello??? The overwhelming majority of the scientific community believes that A.I.D.S. originated from somewhere other than the U.S. So not only is he agitating, he is doing it based on falsehoods, accusing the U.S. Govt doing it. You need to start being objective in your reports, and stop being afraid of looking politically incorrect. News flash... The emperor has no clothes.

  • Posted By: orange_retard @ 03/05/2008 11:15:12 PM

    Comment: youre not gonna vote for obama merely because you think it is unamerican to not put your right hand over your heart during the anthem? get over it. seriously. there are more important issues at hand. i dont say the pledge of allegiance. it doesnt mean im ashamed to be american.. but im not proud either... i just am who i am... (back in high school.. saying the pledge of allegiance sounded like brainwashing. the majority of people cant even say it by themselves with a conscious effort... or know exactly what they are even pledging in fact). I cant even fathom receiving one of these emails and actually BELIEVING it.. especially when theres proof right there. one of my coworkers last week was going on about obama being muslim yadda yadda. it was the most ridiculous thing i've ever heard.... and the sad part about it is there are plenty more people in our country who think just like him. thats disgusting and a down right shame.

  • Posted By: MXYZPTLK @ 03/04/2008 7:04:27 PM

    Comment: The author says he has seen no evidence that Rev. Wright preaches hatred of or discrimination against whites. So, when Rev. Wright said that 9/11 was a "wake-up call to white people," I guess the statement must be true, because one cannot accuse the Reverend of directing negativity towards white people. When Rev. Wright made the comment about Natalie Holloway that "one 18-year-old white girl from Alabama gets drunk on a graduation trip to Aruba, goes off and gives it up while in a foreign country, and that stays in the news for months! Maybe I am missing something," I guess that was just his way of showing sympathy for the murdered white girl. Rev. Wright, who preaches Black Liberation Theology, likes to quote James Cone, one the the primary forces behind Black Liberation Theology. James Cone has said that "To be Christian is to be one of those whom God has chosen. God has chosen black people." To suggest that there is no emphasis on black versus white in the statements of Wright and Cone is to ignore the obvious. I suggest that the author do a little more research next time.

  • Posted By: Kimmiekat @ 02/28/2008 7:49:03 AM

    Comment: Okay I have read every comments posted here to this point. I understand the emails are mostly crap BUT I will not vote for anyone who does not place their hand over their heart for the National Anthem(the real truth as posted on this site). If a person is running for office (especially when that office would be running the country) they should show they are proud of being an American. Yes it is not law BUT it does show every American and even non-Americans where you stand. This has been and always will be an American symbol of faith and belief in America and its values. I actully WAS going to vote for Barack until that happened now I will not be. I am sorry but that to me is unamerican even if the laws say "you should stand at attention and place your hand over your heart"it should say "anyone in office or running for office MUST " as this shows where they stand but Barack found the out(great legal tem there) stil it looks extremely bad on his part.

  • Posted By: AlecSandra @ 02/23/2008 11:24:13 AM

    Comment: I have to admit that I have not been a huge fan of Obama, even if the poplar vote "seems" to be going his way and when I heard today that he was not going to attend the event Louisiana today really threw me for a loop. I seriously wonder where his thoughts are on that.

    Anyway, I digress.... I have recieved a number of those emails from my cousins and have disputed each one of them, in Barack's favor. I just wanted to let you know that I am disgusted with the whole smear campaign, whoever is doing it. I will most likely vote Democratic whatever way it ends up but I feel that Hillary has answered the questions on her goals much better than Obama has and she has the most diplomatic experience, which is what we need at this point in American history.

  • Posted By: va voter @ 02/11/2008 11:11:02 AM

    Comment: its funny how right wing nut job activists first spread a totally false rumor that obama was educated at a Islamic extremist madrassa in Indonesia and he was raised as a muslim, and the right ring nut jobs at Fox news was the only major cable news station to believe this rumor, and when that rumor has been easily discredited, the right wind nut jobs are now attacking obama's church affiliation. These right wing lunatics have no sense of shame and use there sleazy tactics to spread fear and bigotry and are hoping that ignorant people will believe their false accusations.

    • Posted By: Kellykelsch @ 02/11/2008 17:15:53

      Comment: Your post would be much more credible if you attempted to sound as if you're educated. Read it again. You are the one who appears ignorant. Views that are obviously bathed in an uncontrolled emotion are simply not recognized as sound views.

  • Posted By: wallybipster @ 02/11/2008 12:40:42 AM

    Comment: I see it the other way. I'd vote McCain over Hilldog any day, but I'd vote Obama over McCain. The democrats will only bring it on themselves if they nominate the most divisive person in politics, against a middle of the road candidate who gets a lot of independant votes.

  • Posted By: bereal @ 01/31/2008 5:38:40 PM

    Comment: If Obama if the Dems candidate and McCain is the Republicans candidate.....do you REALLY think this country is going to elect a BLACK MAN over a WHITE MAN? Possibly a WHITE WOMAN over a WHITE MAN.....but NOT a BLACK MAN over a WHITE MAN........be realistic people....we are not that progressive yet so be realy for ANOTHER 8 YEARS OF REPUBLICANS IN THE WHITE HOUSE and remember that you brought it on yourself.

  • Posted By: spanellychic @ 01/29/2008 12:41:01 PM

    Comment: Regardless of these false emails I still won't vote for him. The truth is I wouldn't have voted for him anyways because my decision lies with his opinion on other matters such as homosexual marriage and pulling out troops from Iraq in an extremely short amount of time. I agree that there are changes that need to be made, but I'm afraid that Obama might have too many changes in his agenda.

  • Posted By: spanellychic @ 01/29/2008 12:39:49 PM

    Comment: Regardless of these false emails I still won't vote for him. The truth is I wouldn't have voted for him anyways because my decision lies with his opinion on other matters such as homosexual marriage and pulling out troops from Iraq in an extremely short amount of time. I agree that there are changes that need to be made, but I'm afraid that Obama might have too many changes in his agenda.

  • Posted By: alligatorcat @ 01/28/2008 2:16:28 PM

    Comment: No matter how you look at it, he has a Muslim background and attends a church that is obviously extremist. I am very hesitant about endorsing a person with these influences no matter how charismatic he appears. These claims were around long before they were ascribed to the Clintons. Apparently, Obama's supporters seek to place blame on his opponents since he has no record to support his views. I agree that he needs to show a plan rather than broad statements that appeal to the uneducated masses.

  • Posted By: hope4America @ 01/27/2008 10:45:00 PM

    Comment: Lies, lies and more lies...how easily misled people are - can't they feel when a person is sincere, don't they see the true character of a person, hear it in his voice, feel how deep his feelings lie with hope to improve our country and make us proud again....my hope lies in Barack Obama and I can't wait to vote for him!!!

  • Posted By: hope4America @ 01/27/2008 10:41:24 PM

    Comment: Aprox 3 months ago I informed CNN and Senator Obama's email site that there was a slanderous email being forwarded accusing Obama of being MUSLIM and also of refusing to PLEDGE THE ALLEGIANCE TO OUR FLAG....I knew it was not true and deleted each slanderous and treacherous email. I have been an admirer of Obama since the first I heard him speak...I have faith in him that I have never found in other politicians and I have been a registered voter for many years. He instills a hope I have never felt and I will definitely vote for the man and trust him whole heartedly and I am a white woman.

  • Posted By: mikomanget @ 01/26/2008 8:38:40 PM

    Comment: After 9/11 Muslims have been discriminated against. Not all Muslims want to destroy America. Why would an American Muslim destroy America? Get your facts straight people. There are a lot of Muslim Americans in American and if they wanted to they could be suicide bombers too but guess what? They aren't because they love America and the only reason they came to American is to have a better life and not kill people.

  • Posted By: B.P. @ 01/24/2008 3:10:57 PM

    Comment: God Bless you all. The truth has become so muddled and muddied by those of good intentions and devisive intentions, those who have fictionalized Obama's heritage, religion, politics, values and integrity both for the better and for the worse. Rather than read this crap, research his history, his politics, values and religion and make an informed decision. You obviously didn't do that over the last 2 elections. If you had, we wouldn't have ended up with the worst Presidency in US history.

  • Posted By: WOLFBOI1970 @ 01/24/2008 6:07:49 AM

    Comment: IF HE RUMORS OR TRUE OR NOT IS IRRELAVANT...THE MAN IS A SIDE STEPPING LIAR AND NOT A MAN WHO HAS ALL AMERICANS BEST INTERESTS AT HEART. THE FAC T THAT HE IDOLIZES ONE OF AMERICAS MOST OPPRESSIVE PRESIDENT AND IS FUNDED BY MORE BIG BUSNIESS THAN ANY OTHER DEMO CAN. IS ENOUGH TO TURN ME OFF. ALSO MY FELLOW DEMOCRATS...THE STUPID ONES TRYING TO MAKE THIS IDIOT OUR CANTIDATE...IF HE IS....TOU CAN BE SURE BEYOND A DOUBT, THAT WE WILL HAVE REPUBLICAN RULE AND TYRANNY FOR 4 MORE YEARS....MY FELLOW DEMOCRATS....GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR A$$ES AND SEE WHAT YOUR DOING....VOTE FOR THE MOST ELECTABLE PERSON....NOT SOME FAST TALKING MAN WHO IS DECIEVING OUR YOUTH INTO VOTING FOR HIM.....THE PEOPLE HERE NEED FOOD...NOT AFRICA, THE PEOPLE HERE (SOUTH EAST) NEED WATER...DROUGHTS, THE PEOPLE HERE NEED MEDICINE.....THE PEOPLE HERE (MILLIONS HOMELESS) NEED HELP WITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE....AND HE IS LOOKING TO AID FORIGN BLACK NATIONS....HES A REPUBLICAN IN DEMOCRATS CLOTHING....WE WANT A PRES. WHO CARES FOR AMERICA AND AMERICANS....WE HAVE SUFFERED 8 LONGYEARS AND NEED A BREAK....PLEASE ID RATHER HAVE EDWARDS FOR OUR PRES BUT IM VOTING HILLARY JUST TO TRY AND KNOCK OUT BRObama FROM THE RACE.

  • Posted By: Gerard J @ 01/22/2008 8:40:53 AM

    Comment: The true test of America will be in this election. Will Obama win or lose on his own merits? Or on slanderous lies perpetrated by those with their own agenda. As far as the church that he goes to, he is not responsible for the creed posted by the church he attends, and the pastor is not running for president. I've never attended the church so I don't know what message is being preached. But growing up in the south, I was a member of a church that belongs to the United Church of Christ. They were very active in civil rights at that time and were targeted by segregationist with violence. Because they have a commitment to Africa does not mean that there is no commitment to America or even their surrounding neighborhood. I only wish we would have been this thorough scrutinizing Bush's allege drug use in his youth before he was given eight years to get our country in its present condition.

  • Posted By: Gerard J @ 01/22/2008 7:52:03 AM

    Comment: It is truly sad to read such a vehement racist tirade as the ones posted by John Frost. It is that kind of rhetoric which fuels so-called super patriots, who love their country but hate 90% of the people who live in it, to commit acts of violence against anyone who doesn't fit the archetype of who they deem acceptable as a leader. "THE NEGRO'S INTIMIDATION MUST NOT BE TOLERATED IN OUR CIVILIZATION!! " This could easily translate as "PUT THEM *** BACK IN THEIR PLACE!! " Yes Mr. Frost we've heard your message loud and clear. Nice little religious misinformation twist in there too I see. It's people like you that are the bane of our great nation. You cater to the lowest of human instincts, that of hatred and mistrust. I am Christian and Jesus' message was one of truth and love not half truths and fear baiting. Shame on you.

  • Posted By: monkey65761 @ 01/21/2008 3:21:56 PM

    Comment: I am very glad that these things have come out as I have received many such e-mails, espically about the church he belongs to. I do think they are a little on the racist side, but then so are a lot of people.His living in indonesia and for a short time learning about the Muslim way of thinking may help him as a preident. because a person goes to a lot of different religions doesn't make them bad but gibes them a greater understanding of others. We as Americans are a mealting pot of different cultures and religons. Our ansisters came from many different countries, bringing with them part of their culture. This is where it needs to end and first allegience belong to our country the United States. That is the only thing I find wrong with the church he belongs to as they are calling Africa their Mother country. . This is where I stand. I do not like what Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Clinton are doing nor the smears they are letting their people do. If she was the only person running for president I would do a write in. She tried to run the country when her husband was in office as Govenor and again as President , and didn't do a very good job.Thank God I live in America where I can voice my thoughts. Obama has my vote

  • Posted By: denmill @ 01/21/2008 1:18:06 PM

    Comment: You right an American of Muslim faith should not be prevented to be president. Go tell the same thing to Mitt Romney about his Mormon Faith. The Media and all of you hypocrites out there did slam his character. Last time I read about mormon people there are very pro America contrairely to Barack Husein Obama Trinity United Church that is UNASHAMEDLY BLACK and NON-NEGOTIABLE COMMITTED to AFRICA (Not the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA). No wonder that OBAMA is a hero among the muslims in KENYA, Africa.

    • Posted By: sharra_r @ 01/21/2008 14:46:21

      Comment: Well, well, well, denmill, perhaps before you defend Romney and his church, you should read the Mormon history as it relates to Black people:

      http://i4m.com/think/comments/mormon-racism.htm

      which is from their "bible" the Book of Mormon. As for being "committed to Africa, there are many of us out here who are committed to Africa in the sense of helping it improve, stopping the genocide, and turning around all the bad left by the white colonoialists. That does not make us any less American, nor any less loyal to our own country, the US of A.
      As for general behavior, considering the history of our country and our European allies, I think I can safely say that whites have always been much nastier to those of African descent than those of African descent have been to whites. Of the two, Obama is certainly the better candidate. Romney is pathetic.

      As for the e-mails, they are totally vile. It is this sort of thing that gets us to voting for the lesser of two evils on election day. Actually, Obama is as American as it gets, mixed raced, divorced parents, difficult time as a teenager but found his way, got educated, did very well in school, and went to work, and has worked to improve situations wherever he has been . Sounds like a great example of what an American do, when making a real effort.

  • Posted By: amypoz @ 01/21/2008 1:01:13 PM

    Comment: I received the e-mail claiming Obama is a radical Muslim. I wrote back stating it was false and I attached Barack's bio from his website which includes information about his affiliation with a Christian church. I also made a contribution to his campaign as my small way of righting the wrong I feel is being committed against him. I ask that everyone who receives this e-mail do the same.

    Those of you who haven't received the e-mail, please understand that it doesn't just suggest Muslim influence but rather claims radical terroist ties. It's a very slimy trick. I feel that Barack's exposure to Muslim people makes him more knowledgeable than most and therefore a better diplomat.

  • Posted By: fridans @ 01/21/2008 12:43:45 PM

    Comment: Isn't it nice the Republicans never slime the Democrats? Wasn't it nice the Republicans spent 60 million to expose Bill Clinton's sex life? And wasn't it nice the Republicans saved us all that money and only spent 40 million checking out 9-11?

  • Posted By: fridans @ 01/21/2008 12:41:11 PM

    Comment: Isn't it nice that the Republican party never slimes the Democrats? Wasn't it nice of the Republican Party to spend 60 million checking out Bill Clinton's sex life, but only spent 40 million checking out 9-11?

  • Posted By: rajgorham @ 01/21/2008 12:06:00 PM

    Comment: Does anyone notice how bigoted it is to say that an American of muslim faith shouldn't be president. Obviously Obama is Christian, but so what if he wasn't? Patriotism does not depend on your faith!!!

  • Posted By: rajgorham @ 01/21/2008 12:05:08 PM

    Comment: Does anyone notice how bigoted it is to say that an American of muslim faith shouldn't be president. Obviously Obama is Christian, but so what if he wasn't? Patriotism does not depend on your faith!!!

    • Posted By: denmill @ 01/21/2008 13:08:14

      Comment: Great! Why have the media did not give Mitt Romney a brake about his Mormon Religion. No free pass for Barack Husein Obama. No affirmative action on this one.

  • Posted By: jboerner5543 @ 01/21/2008 11:39:02 AM

    Comment: I received the email twice from two different people. I returned it to both telling them that I found it to be offensive and incorrect. One sent it back to me saying the Obama shouldn't even be allowed to run.
    If this is the level of hate and ignorance that is reaching people, I shudder to think who the next President will be.

  • Posted By: jboerner5543 @ 01/21/2008 11:35:50 AM

    Comment: I received this e-mail twice. It came from two separate people and I must admit I was shocked at the level of error and hate in it. I returned it to both people explaining that I found it offensive.

  • Posted By: lharless @ 01/21/2008 11:24:52 AM

    Comment: We received the email and we knew that it wasn't 100% accurate. But the fact still remains about the Muslim influences in his life. That's a chance I'd rather not take with a President of the United States of America. No matter what is said, it is still in the back of my mind and will prevent me from voting for him regardless of his message!

    • Posted By: lloydakis @ 03/01/2008 15:39:11

      Comment: Great. Yeah. Don't vote for a candidate based on his/her message or platform, but based on something you read in a false, discredited email.

      Good grief.

    • Posted By: Sherryr3 @ 01/30/2008 11:22:27

      Comment: I couldn't have said it better my self. Way to go.

  • Posted By: lharless @ 01/21/2008 11:24:39 AM

    Comment: We received the email and we knew that it wasn't 100% accurate. But the fact still remains about the Muslim influences in his life. That's a chance I'd rather not take with a President of the United States of America. No matter what is said, it is still in the back of my mind and will prevent me from voting for him regardless of his message!

  • Posted By: BacaAngel @ 01/21/2008 9:16:15 AM

    Comment: The Clintons have intentionally distorted Barack Obama's record on a number of issues. The American people are tired of politicians who lie and distort their opponent's records to gain the edge. Our politicians should be held to a higher standard. We should have politicians who are honest and above tactics that are unethical, irresponsible, misleading and dishonest -- who are willing to do anything to win. After all most of us teach our children to be honest, ethical and not to lie.

    How can we have trust in our leaders to be honest with us when they have not been honest and ethical on the campaign trail. Politicians who intentionally lie, distort and mislead are in all honesty not honorable people, and basically unethical -- not the kind of people we should want to run or represent our country.

    I can only hope that Barack Obama will not stoop down to their level while trying to set his record straight, which he must, against the lies and distortion their campaign are trying to get into the American psychy. These tactics are old time party politics and should be a thing of the past as we move towards the 21st Century, towards cleaner air, cleaner water, cleaner politics, towards a more holistic way of living. It is a greater duty and in the best interest of the country for Barack Obama to continue to stay positive and hopeful while attempting to bring this country together and lift it up from fear an a distrust of one another -- to continue to show the American people and the world there is another way to run for office other than smear and fear. That is why Obama and Huckabee are so appealing. They are authentic and each in their own way are trying to lead the Americans away from dirty campaigning, lies and tricks. How can a country be blessed after all that ugly and dirty fighting, it can't be. And too we have to ask ourselves as a people, why do we allow this behavior to be acceptable and reward this kind of negative behaviour, when we would not accept it in ourselves.

  • Posted By: denmill @ 01/21/2008 12:29:50 AM

    Comment: http://www.tucc.org/about.htm. Go to that website and see for yourselves what Barack Husein Obama's United Church of Christ is all about. Martin Luther King Jr. must be rolling in his grave in discontentment. As a black American, I AM ASHAMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Posted By: denmill @ 01/21/2008 12:19:02 AM

    Comment: I do not understan why some may pretend that the e-mail was "vile'. The truth hurt sometimes. I am sorry, but religion, race and gender just not have any place in politics. However, if we have problem with Mitt Romney Mormonisn, we cannot be hypocrite and denies Barack Husein Obama ties to Islam then and to a racist "Trinity United Church of Christ now.
    This is an exerpt of a newspaper article on that matter: Imagine if Mitt Romney???s church proclaimed on its website that it is ???unashamedly white.???

    The media would pounce, and Romney???s presidential candidacy would be over. Yet that is exactly what Barack Obama???s church says on its web site ??? except in reverse.

    ???We are a congregation which is unashamedly black and unapologetically Christian,??? says the Trinity United Church of Christ???s website in Chicago. ???We are an African people and remain true to our native land, the mother continent, the cradle of civilization.???

    "The church has a ???non-negotiable commitment to Africa,??? according to its website, and its pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah
    This is not story line. This is real. Therefore, Obama needs to come clean. The Amerinan Voters will not vote on Rethorics and Eloquent and Moving Words. We know the real threats facing our beloved USA such as illegal imigration , islamic fascism, free trade (our jobs going to communist China, Mexico, and India, the rising threat of Ahmadinejad of Iran and Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, the war on our middle class and our small businesses (we have to pay higher taxes to support chonic welfare recipents as well as illegal aliens on medicaid) to say the least. Therefore Barack Husein Obama will only win the presidency if he COMES CLEAN and has a REAL PLAN FOR AMERICA (methods for acheiving and end) rather than eloquent propositions (consideration, objectless talk). The Anerican voters will not elect Barck Husein Obama just to prove a point nor that hand to hand utopia as sugestted by the previous posting, there are being underestimated.

  • Posted By: Integrity @ 01/20/2008 10:29:25 PM

    Comment: OBAMA IS GOING TO BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
    AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME DIFFERENT I STUDIED ALL ABOUT HIS LIFE
    HE IS THE BET MAN ALL HIS VIEWS I ADIMIRE AGAIN AMERICA MAYBE
    ALL THE CHILDRE CAN ONCE AGAIN HOLD HANDS WITHOUT FEAR
    AND BE FREE AGAIN .

    • Posted By: denmill @ 01/21/2008 13:30:09

      Comment: VOTE BARACK HUSEIN OBAMA AS OUR NEW SPIRITUAL LEADER SO THAT WE CAN ONCE HOLD HANDS WITHOUT REAR ( INFIDELS AND MUSLIM EXTREMISTS). VOTE HILLARY CLINTON AS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE FREE WORLD SO THAT WE ALL CAN BE FREE AGAIN LEGAL RESIDENTS, US CITIZENS AND ILLEGAL ALIENS). HOORAY! CHANGE AMERICA SO THAT WE ALL CAN BE SAVED!

  • Posted By: maisy3232 @ 01/20/2008 9:51:48 PM

    Comment: This email is pretty vile. It's irresponsible for people to recklessly forward something that they have no knowledge of truth or origin of, especially something like this that attacks his character and patriotism. I wonder if he had to go through this when he ran for the Senate? Someone is running scared if they have to make up pure lies to try to destroy his reputation.

  • Posted By: maisy3232 @ 01/20/2008 9:48:51 PM

    Comment: I received both of these chains...the scary part is that people believe them! I don't know how someone can believe the information that they receive in a chain letter, but there are obviously a lot of gullible (or careless) citizens in the U.S. It's irresponsible to forward something that slanders a person's reputation without knowledge of truth or origin of the email.

  • Posted By: denmill @ 01/20/2008 9:11:44 PM

    Comment: As a black women, I am an "American" first. I do believe that Obama need to come clean and respond truthfully about rumor that he was participating actively in Muslin activities during the first 10 years of his life. As american, we need to know if Barack husein obama did really attend a muslim school. Ask Mitt Romney what he must felt about about questions about his religion. Barack Hussein Obama is not immuned. Martin Luther King did not have a dream for blacks only. He had a dream that everyone Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, Hindian as well as Catholics, Mormons, Pencotists, Evangelical Christians, Muslin, Buddhists, Hindu, Scientologists, as well as women and men have the same right, be on the same field. Nobody should vote for any candidate on the basis of race or gender, or religion. This is not the american way and certainly, not Dr King's way!

    • Posted By: pugbro @ 01/21/2008 15:02:46

      Comment: Thank God for a sane person!...Why don't you run for president? I'll vote for you and I'm a white male who spent time in the millitay during Viet Nam...I haven't seen a lot to pick from with the current gorup of candidates..They all seem to flip-flop on issues..They agree with whom ever they are in the company of.

  • Posted By: doreenuba @ 01/20/2008 8:00:48 PM

    Comment: Certainly race nor gender should play into a person choice of candidate, however this is history in the making and we should be looking at the issues and whether Senator Clinton or Senator Obama really stands for the what you believe in. The Economy, moral issues, the War, National Security, Education, Health Care, Etc......doreenguba@hotmail.com

  • Posted By: ramotarv @ 01/20/2008 7:30:03 PM

    Comment: i am very surprised that nobody has brought up the clinton strategy. . how come no one has asked hilary the real reason why she has stayed with bill clinton. is it because she loves him or is it because she knows she would not be whre she is at right now without him. i truly believe that when people vote fr hilary its like they ar voting for bill clinton. lets face it if he was able to run again he would win by a landslide.

    • Posted By: pugbro @ 01/21/2008 15:15:35

      Comment: Bill wants his wife to win because she is pro-United Nations, which is bunch of power hungry countries who want nothing more than to see the USA in the cellar..Bill has been campaigning (abiet on the sly) to be the new leader of the U.N.,,,If Hillary were elected as the president, and bill to the UN, we would not be allowed to take a good tinkle without our Government appoval...I agree with you that Bill would be re-elected by a landslide, but without my vote, because too many people in America today want the Government to take care of them and the Clinton administration had the American people convinced he was going to take care of us and our children by creating some sort of "village"..Anyone who would sent folks to Japan and appoligize for dropping the bomb after they almost destroyed our millitary with a sneak attack and killed thousands of American citizens...Well to put it mildly, He aint no friend of mine>

      • Posted By: bereal @ 01/31/2008 17:45:13

        Comment: EComment: If Obama if the Dems candidate and McCain is the Republicans candidate.....do you REALLY think this country is going to elect a BLACK MAN over a WHITE MAN? Possibly a WHITE WOMAN over a WHITE MAN.....but NOT a BLACK MAN over a WHITE MAN........be realistic people....we are not that progressive yet so be realy for ANOTHER 8 YEARS OF REPUBLICANS IN THE WHITE HOUSE and remember that you brought it on yourself.

        nter Your Comment

  • Posted By: visionseer @ 01/20/2008 9:27:44 AM

    Comment: Senator Obama is the only one running a clean campaign and i believe that He is the most intellegent of all the candidates.

  • Posted By: BocaLoca @ 01/17/2008 9:49:43 PM

    Comment: I find it disturbing how ignorant people are about, Politics, Race and Religion. My own family has turned vicious and vile towards me over this election. However, I am steadfast in my beliefs and opinions, and refuse to let bigotry or bias change me.

  • Posted By: BocaLoca @ 01/17/2008 9:48:49 PM

    Comment: I find it disturbing how ignorant people are about, Politics, Race and Religion. My own family has turned vicious and vile towards me over this election. However, I am steadfast in my beliefs and opinions, and refuse to let bigotry or bias change me.

  • Posted By: BocaLoca @ 01/17/2008 9:43:38 PM

    Comment: It still disturbs me that people can't get past race, religion, or politics. My own family is being vile about politics because of Barack Obama, it just sickens me that people can be so ignorant.

  • Posted By: joebob3323 @ 01/17/2008 2:02:17 PM

    Comment: thith ith tho not right
    it ith very mean
    he ith not rathist against chinethe people
    and hes not gay!!!
    hes the bomb
    even if he make the US go BOOM BOOM!!!

  • Posted By: joebob3323 @ 01/17/2008 2:02:00 PM

    Comment: thith ith tho not right
    it ith very mean
    he ith not rathist against chinethe people
    and hes not gay!!!
    hes the bomb
    even if he make the US go BOOM BOOM!!!

  • Posted By: joebob3323 @ 01/17/2008 1:59:35 PM

    Comment: thith ith tho not right
    it ith very mean
    he ith not rathist against chinethe people
    and hes not gay!!!
    hes the bomb
    even if he make the US go BOOM BOOM!!!

  • Posted By: joebob3323 @ 01/17/2008 1:59:01 PM

    Comment: thith ith tho not right
    it ith very mean
    he ith not rathist against chinethe people
    and hes not gay!!!
    hes the bomb
    even if he make the US go BOOM BOOM!!!

    • Posted By: bereal @ 01/31/2008 17:43:52

      Comment: Comment: If Obama if the Dems candidate and McCain is the Republicans candidate.....do you REALLY think this country is going to elect a BLACK MAN over a WHITE MAN? Possibly a WHITE WOMAN over a WHITE MAN.....but NOT a BLACK MAN over a WHITE MAN........be realistic people....we are not that progressive yet so be realy for ANOTHER 8 YEARS OF REPUBLICANS IN THE WHITE HOUSE and remember that you brought it on yourself.

  • Posted By: joebob3323 @ 01/17/2008 1:58:43 PM

    Comment: thith ith tho not right
    it ith very mean
    he ith not rathist against chinethe people
    and hes not gay!!!
    hes the bomb
    even if he make the US go BOOM BOOM!!!

  • Posted By: joebob @ 01/17/2008 1:51:11 PM

    Comment: i got this email.
    it was great.
    this is evil and mean.
    he's a good perthon.
    he aint racist.
    he's the bomb.
    even tho he make U.S. go BOOM BOOM!!!!!

  • Posted By: joebob @ 01/17/2008 1:49:06 PM

    Comment: i got this email.
    it was great.
    this is evil and mean.
    he's a good perthon.
    he aint racist.
    he's the bomb.
    even tho he make U.S. go BOOM BOOM!!!!!

  • Posted By: AYCampbell @ 01/16/2008 5:07:43 PM

    Comment: I think it's a shame that in 2008 we have to result to such ignorance. Doesn't anyone realize that a Black man running and winning will be MAJOR? Does anyone else agree with me that it's time. Be smart people. Do we really think that "only" a White man or woman can run this country? WAKE UP I BEG YOU! GIVE SOMEONE ELSE A CHANCE! You may be pleasently surprised. Let's see what happens if the President of the US is black. Everything must and will change.

    AC
    California

  • Posted By: passionfruit @ 01/16/2008 6:27:38 AM

    Comment: This is pure evil, straight from satan's hand...!!! Please get a job and a life!!!

  • Posted By: passionfruit @ 01/16/2008 6:23:50 AM

    Comment: This is a ploy all over, not only in America...To Mr Obama and all Democrats..God be with you!!
    Voting for you!!! In THE BAHAMAS

 
 
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