“I Know Because I Am One Of Them”
From Jake Tapper, the Last Man Standing as far as objective journalists go:
ABC News’ Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller report:
The other day we heard a comment from a White House aide that never would have been uttered during the primaries or general election campaign.
During a conference call in preparation for President Obama’s trip to Cairo, Egypt, where he will address the Muslim world, deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Denis McDonough said “the President himself experienced Islam on three continents before he was able to — or before he’s been able to visit, really, the heart of the Islamic world — you know, growing up in Indonesia, having a
Muslim father — obviously Muslim Americans (are) a key part of Illinois and Chicago.”
Given widespread unease and prejudice against Muslims among Americans, especially in the wake of 9/11, the Obama campaign was perhaps understandably very sensitive during the primaries and general
election to downplay the candidate’s Muslim roots.
The candidate was even offended when referred to by his initials
“BHO,” because he considered the use of his middle name, “Hussein,” an
attempt to frighten voters.
With insane rumors suggesting he was some sort of Muslim Manchurian
candidate, then-Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and his campaign did
everything they could to emphasize his Christianity and de-emphasize
the fact that his father, Barack Obama Sr., was born Muslim.
The candidate’s comment at a Boca Raton, Florida, town hall meeting on
May 22, 2008, was typical: “My father was basically agnostic, as far
as I can tell, and I didn’t know him,” he said.
In September 2008, candidate Obama told a Pennsylvania crowd, “I know
that I’m not your typical presidential candidate and I just want to be
honest with you. I know that the temptation is to say, ‘You know what?
The guy hasn’t been there that long in Washington. You know, he’s got
a funny name. You know, we’re not sure about him.’ And that’s what the
Republicans when they say this isn’t about issues, it’s about
personalities, what they’re really saying is, ‘We’re going to try to
scare people about Barack. So we’re going to say that, you know, maybe
he’s got Muslim connections.’…Just making stuff up.”
Back then, the campaign’s “Fight the Smears” website addressed the candidate’s faith without mentioning his father’s religion:
“Barack Obama is a committed Christian. He was sworn into the Senate on his family Bible. He has regularly attended church with his wife and daughters for years. But shameful, shadowy attackers have been lying about Barack’s religion, claiming he is a Muslim instead of a committed Christian. When people fabricate stories about someone’s faith to denigrate them politically, that’s an attack on people of all faiths. Make sure everyone you know is aware of this deception.”
The website also provided quotes from the Boston Globe and Newsweek mentioning his father’s roots.
Since the election, however, with the threat of the rumors at least somewhat abated, the White House has been increasingly forthcoming about the president’s roots. Especially when reaching out to the
Muslim world.
In his April 6 address to the Turkish Parliament, President Obama referenced how many “Americans have Muslims in their families or have lived in a Muslim majority country. I know, because I am one of them.”
- Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller
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Nice job ABC. Your a fucking year late
How come ob doesnt reach out to Christians?
just trash on the street as always
What insane rumors? he is the Manchurian.
Given widespread unease and prejudice against Muslims among Americans, especially in the wake of 9/11, the Obama campaign was perhaps understandably very sensitive during the primaries and general election to downplay the candidate’s Muslim roots.
reads…they lied because they knew this POS would never get elected if they didnt.
He’s practicing taquiyya. Islamic religiously endorsed lying in order to further the Umma. You must remember Obama is living in “Dar al Harb.”
right on, Falcon. you hit that directly and squarely on the head.
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/toby_harnden/blog/2009/06/03/barack_hussein_obama_us_one_of_the_largest_muslim_countries_in_the_world
Good post Preston… May God in Heaven Smile upon Us, And Forgive the Ignorance of Those Who Would Not Believe…
“Since the election, however, with the threat of the rumors at least somewhat abated, the White House has been increasingly forthcoming about the president’s roots.”
And if they would be more forthcoming about his Kenyan birth, we could get rid of this usurper.
Someone please follow this guy to see if he makes the Haj. It is his duty, after all and what more perfect timing to go to Mecca?
The real question is, what difference would it make to most Americans? Would the networks even report it?
Shocked! Shocked I am! That the ONE would grovel at the feet of the Bedouin Degenerates…. Sorry the House of Saud!
This is my main argument for energy independence, bankrupt financially these morally bankrupt cretins along with the rest of OPEC.
Given widespread unease and prejudice against Muslims among Americans
Would you care to back that up or are you just speaking for yourself?
So you are not uneasy about Muslims in America? You are OK with radical Muslim training camps in the US?It doesn’t bother you that the POTUS may be a Muslim?
What part of “we want to kill all of you” don’t you understand?
Are YOU a Muslim?
So, rather than dance around this, speak for yourself.
“Everything I need to know about Islam, I learned on September 11, 2001.”
No I’m not uneasy about Muslims in America. I am uneasy with the statement that there is widespread prejudice against Muslims in America. If so, where and by whom? Obviously I’m against terrorist training camps in the US or anywhere else. Catch a clue.