WHO's hat is in the ring?

[U-533]

Obama? ...is that how it's spelled?

A Muslim President...:hmm:

2008 should be a turning point here in America...

[joea]

Do you think before writing? Barack Obama is Chrstian according to the wikpedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obama#Personal_life

While working at the corporate law firm Sidley Austin LLP in the summer of 1989, Obama met Michelle Robinson, then an associate attorney at the firm. They married in 1992, and have two daughters, Malia (born 1999) and Sasha (born 2001). The Obamas are members of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ.[113][114] Of his religious affiliation, Obama has written:

I was drawn to the power of the African American religious tradition to spur social change. [...] In the history of these struggles, I was able to see faith as more than just a comfort to the weary or a hedge against death; rather, it was an active, palpable agent in the world. [...] It was because of these newfound understandings–that religious commitment did not require me to suspend critical thinking, disengage from the battle for economic and social justice, or otherwise retreat from the world that I knew and loved–that I was finally able to walk down the aisle of Trinity United Church of Christ one day and be baptized. It came about as a choice and not an epiphany; the questions I had did not magically disappear. But kneeling beneath that cross on the South Side of Chicago, I felt God's spirit beckoning me. I submitted myself to His will, and dedicated myself to discovering His truth.[115]

(Footnote)

1. ^ Obama (2006), pp. 207-208. Excerpted in: Obama, Barack. "My Spiritual Journey", TIME, October 23, 2006. Retrieved on January 13, 2007.

Really just becasue his name sounds like Osama, you can be more thoughtful.

[U-533]

As I have stated before one may claim he/she is Christian and not be so.

Thank you for pointing this out I will look deeper into it.

P.S. Not just because his name sounds like "Osama"

[joea]

Originally Posted by U-533

As I have stated before one may claim he/she is Christian and not be so.

Thank you for pointing this out I will look deeper into it.

P.S. Not just because his name sounds like "Osama"

Fair enough, but it doesn't mean he is Muslim, why did you think so?

[Chaotic42]

Originally Posted by joea

Fair enough, but it doesn't mean he is Muslim, why did you think so?

His grandfather is Muslim and his name appears to come from an Arabic word (Link-http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archi...k_hussein.html).

I don't think he has a chance of winning. I'd like to see Colin Powell, but he's said that he won't run. Just as long as Hillary Clinton doesn't win...

[bradclark1]

I may very well give Hillary a go. Obama does not have enough experience yet in the political arena. Powell won't run, period. McCain for some reason makes me feel uneasy in a president roll. No one else floats my boat.
Father-Son, Husband-Wife. Seems logical to me.

[The Avon Lady]

Originally Posted by Chaotic42

I'd like to see Colin Powell

[Konovalov]

Originally Posted by Chaotic42

His grandfather is Muslim and his name appears to come from an Arabic word (Link-http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archi...k_hussein.html).

I don't think he has a chance of winning. I'd like to see Colin Powell, but he's said that he won't run. Just as long as Hillary Clinton doesn't win...

There are even a few right ring blogs who have even been highly critical of the Debbie Schlussel fact challenged ramble:
http://baldilocks.typepad.com/baldil...ing_to_th.html
http://www.thepoliticalpitbull.com/2...sein_obama.php

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by U-533

As I have stated before one may claim he/she is Christian and not be so.

Thank you for pointing this out I will look deeper into it.

P.S. Not just because his name sounds like "Osama"

It could be worse - 'Hilary'. Now that is a scary word. I see visions of Hitler when it is said.

-S

[Enigma]

Was that a conparison of Hilary Clinton to Hitler, or just a comparison of the sound of their respective names? :hmm:

[bookworm_020]

I just read that Obama has officaly thrown his hat into the ring. Will be interesting to see the response, and who else will be putting there hand up!:hmm:

[GSpector]

Quote from SUBMAN1:
"It could be worse - 'Hilary'. Now that is a scary word. I see visions of Hitler when it is said."

I'm not sure I'd go that far but She was strongly in favor of the Government keeping track of us and taking care of us. I would prefer a President that is more focused on protecting us then treating us like we're helpless and hopeless.

True, that was Hitlers goal too but I'm not sure I'd still go that far as to compare them to each other. After all, he had Military asperations and a civilian job before office.

[sonar732]

I foresee Obama as the Democratic Nomination and Hilary as his Vice-President. Even though he's new to politics, he's a new face. People in this country are tired of seeing the same ol' same ol' and want something new. Obama has media appeal and has had a "dream" government office run since being elected into the Illinois Senate. He will pitch how he can work with both sides of an issue and has the proof to back it up.

[Enigma]

I think im about the only neocon in australia just at the moment, the rest seem to be leaning further left than my grandads dicky knee

Thats hilarious.....

Now who is Kim Clement? He is a prophet out of South Africa that moved to the United States.
Kim prophesied 9/11 five years before the event

This, too, is hilarious. You have to be f'ing kidding me.

Cuckoo!

You are seriosuly telling us with a straight face that you kow whos going to win the election because a South African Prophet told you so?

For ****s sake....