I want Edwards to win our nomination. That said, has anyone else thought about Barack Obama's father

in_cog_ni_to

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:33 AM
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I want Edwards to win our nomination. That said, has anyone else thought about Barack Obama's father

Edited on Sun Jan-06-08 10:44 AM by in_cog_ni_to

being a Muslim and how that could possibly change our standing in the Muslim world and how they perceive our country and government? They think we hate Muslims. If Obama was elected, do you think the fact that his father was a Muslim would make a difference in how the Muslim world reacts to us? Do you think if we elected the son of a Muslim it would make them think that perhaps we don't really hate Muslims after all? Do you think it would give Obama an advantage in dealing with the ME? OR, would him now being a Christian make the whole issue a non-starter in the Muslim world?

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mmonk

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:36 AM
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1. I think our behavior is the governing thing.

It couldn't hurt though.

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kurth

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:37 AM
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2. Muslims kill other Muslims with regularity

Hell of a theme for the general election: Vote for Obama and the Muslims will spare us another 9/11.

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in_cog_ni_to

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:41 AM
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6. Does that mean you don't think Obama's father being a Muslim would matter AT ALL?

:shrug: I didn't say it should be a theme for his election. I asked if that fact would matter in the Muslim world.

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The Velveteen Ocelot

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:38 AM
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3. I doubt it would make much difference.

Obama barely knew his father; I think his parents split up when he was about 2 and he didn't even see his father for years afterwards.

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mnhtnbb

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:38 AM
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4. After reading Obama's story of how he became a Christian (in his book

The Audacity of Hope), it felt like an intellectual, pragmatic choice for him. My guess is that
the Muslim world would see it as rejection of his father, which is not a good view.

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whatdoyouthink

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:40 AM
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5. I think

it will be decades - before Middle East Muslims? and The "West" to Settle long out standing Issues?

I thought Obama was Buddhist? or something? else..

Sorry not up on all the religious issues - And would not Vote for someone on that Issue!

Unless your trying (Bushie - did) take ARE Country that way

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bluerum

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:42 AM
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7. I am not sure how much that would change anything. Benazir Bhutto

was muslim and so is Musharraf. There was clearly a deep rivalry between them. The point being that Muslims can hate each-other.

But I agree, the potential benefits of Obama's father being an ambassador to the muslim world are positive. However, I would not expect that to undo what has been been done over the past 7 years.

IMO - grassroots xtian fundies of the Huckabilly ilk do far more damage than the good that Obamas father could do.

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scarletwoman

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Sun Jan-06-08 11:31 AM
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12. IIRC, Obama's father is dead. (nt)

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bluerum

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Sun Jan-06-08 02:19 PM
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13. Well that pretty much settles it then doesn't it.

Edited on Sun Jan-06-08 02:38 PM by bluerum

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mondo joe

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:45 AM
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8. I think the US's actions would continue to matter, and the Presiden's father would not. NT

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Rosemary2205

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:45 AM
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9. I doubt the people of the Middle East care who we have as Pres.

As far as those governments, they will continue to do what they think is in their best interests regarless of who we pick.

As far as al Queda - they just want us all dead. Obama and Mitt too.

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stillcool

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Sun Jan-06-08 10:45 AM
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10. Good question...

I can't see how it could hurt. Actually...if the process plays out in anything like a democratic fashion, I think it could possibly change the world view.

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fenriswolf

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Sun Jan-06-08 11:04 AM
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11. most muslims i know

are very kind nice people. they are very devoute but since their religion is a peacefull one (taken in context, christianity is supposed to be peacfull to but how many wars have been started in its name? ) I don't think it would matter if his father was muslim just like i don't think it matters if clintons mom was catholic. its the person who is violent or radical not the religion.

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