If you dared to mention THE ONE’s muslim roots during the campaign, his myrmidons screamed “racism”, but now it’s okay? Oh yeah, I forgot. The rules are changed as Obamessiah sees fit.
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.”
……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.
……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.”
……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.”
That should endear him to the Islamofascists on his trip to the Middle East.
“Americans have Muslims in their families or have lived in a Muslim majority country. I know, because I am one of them.”
Meaning, “I am one of the American’s with Muslims in their families.” or “I am one of the Americans who has lived in a Muslim majority country.”
Kind of a stretch on this guys. Stick to the facts. For example, it’s a fact that Obama claims his parents met in 1965 even though he was born in 1961. No twisting of words required.
Shaolin Dave,
It isn’t a stretch to say that Obama genuflects to radical Islam and uses his Muslim “background” to make an impression. He brings up his Mosque attendence in Indonesia whenever it’s convienient, but still can’t seem to make up his mind whether or not he is a Muslim.
From my post, “His Muslim Faith” http://sfcmac.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/his-muslim-faith/
Observe the way he acts around Islamic leaders. Bowing to the Saudi King was indicative of someone who—aside from being a pandering milksop—seems to liken himself to Islam more than you think.
Those are facts.
As for the birthdate:
The circumstances surrounding his birth and some of his family history are very murky.
SFC MAC