Does America Know Barack Obama?
Is he who he says he is?
Personally, I don't care if he's a Christian or a Muslim, but he should be truthful about his background.
Barack Hussein Obama, Sr. was born in Kenya to a Muslim family. When he died in 1982, he was buried as a Muslim. Under Islamic law, if your birth father is a Muslim, then so are you. Obama may not see himself that way, but the Muslim world does. Barack Obama's half brothers and sisters are also Muslim. His half-brother Roy (now named Abongo) is a Luo militant Muslim activist in Kenya.
Obama says his mother was a Christian, but an LA Times reporter looked into her background and found that she was, at best, agnostic and that Obama's grandparents were atheists.
Obama remains in touch with his father's side of the family and has visited them in Kenya. Obama also remains in touch with his relative, Mr. Ralia Odinga, the head of Kenya's ODM party (Orange Democratic Movement). Mr. Odinga ran for President of Kenya (on a platform of Change). Currently Odinga is trying to overthrow the Kenyan government (who is an ally of the U.S.) and install a Muslim regime that would call for Sharia Law (Muslim law that would require women to be veiled, etc.).
The reason Americans should be concerned about this is because Barack Obama made a trip to Kenya to visit Ralia Odinga in 2006 and supported his candidacy. As recently as the New Hampshire primary, Obama was in touch with Odinga. As ex-Ambassador Joe Wilson points out in the Baltimore Sun, Obama should not interfere in Kenya's political situation. This raises questions about Obama's judgment and constitutes interference with an ally of the U.S. government.
That day in the Smokey Joe's Coffee Shop in Iowa, Barack Obama also said the following about his childhood:
After Obama's father left his mother, she met and married another Muslim man named Lolo Soetora. The three of them moved to Indonesia, where Lolo was from and his mother and step father had a daughter named Maya. According to the Baltimore Sun, what Barack Obama stated in the Smokey Joe Cafe was once again a lie.
Obama's former teachers and class mates in Jakarta remember his childhood differently. His teachers have stated that he was registered as a Muslim by his family at both the schools he attended. That in the third and forth grades, Obama learned Islam. Childhood friends of Obama's say that he sometimes went to Friday prayers at the local mosque. And, his sister states that the family attended the mosque but only for "big communal events".
People in Indonesia know Barack as Barry Soetoro. They remember his father and him walking to the nearby mosque for prayers.
Why is Obama lying about his background?
When you consider that he is seeking the job of President of the United States, Commander in Chief, this information and a full disclosure of his background is important. Look at Mitt Romney, every part of his Mormon religion was met with scrutiny. He even gave a press conference about it. Why then is the media, and more importantly, the democratic party, so willing to accept a candidate that has not been thoroughly investigated?
But Obama is a Christian.
He belongs to the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, here is the website.
In describing the mission of the church, here's what it says:
"We are a congregation which is Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian...Our roots in the Black
religious experience and tradition are deep, lasting and permanent. We are an African people, and remain
"true to our native land," the mother continent, the cradle of civilization. God has superintended our
pilgrimage through the days of slavery, the days of segregation, and the long night of racism. We
constantly affirm our trust in God through cultural expression of a Black worship service and ministries which
address the Black Community."
So, basically, this is a Christian Church, a place of worship for black people. The website talks about their vision which is based on the systematized liberation theology that started in 1969 with Dr. James Cone's book "Black Power and Black Theology."
Dr. Cone wrote (Whose Earth is it Anyway?) "No threat has been more deadly and persistent for black and Indigenous peoples than the rule of the white supremacy in the modern world." He also writes in support of the struggles that Malcom X faced during his years as a Minister for the Nation of Islam.
I don't object to a Christian Church that is dedicated to the cause of African Americans. But, there is a double standard here, it is reverse discrimination. What if the church where Mike Huckabee preached was to further the cause of white people? Most Americans would find that unacceptable.
What if any Presidential candidate belonged to a church that believed the people of a continent as their true native land? If Obama's church believes that they are African's first - then where does that leave America?
The current head of the Trinity Unity Church of Christ is Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Obama spoke of his relationship with Rev Wright in a Chicago Tribune report, he said "What I value most about Pastor Wright is not his day-to-day political advice*, he's much more of a sounding board for me to make sure that I am speaking truthfully about what I believe as possible and that I'm not losing myself in some of the hype and hoopla and stress that's involved in national politics.".
But the views espoused by Reverend Wright could be considered extreme. The TUCC Church and Rev Wright honored Nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan with a Lifetime Achievement Award stating that Farrakhan "truly epitomized greatness". Wright has said that Farrakhan is "an unforgettable force, a catalyst for change and a religious leader who is sincere in his faith and his purpose." He praised him for his integrity and honesty. As columnist Richard Cohen, of the Washington Post points out, most Americans think Farrakhan epitomizes racism, his speeches are racist towards white people and anti-semitic.
*Obama "valuing" Pastor Wright's day-to-day political advice should be a concern to Americans.
Obama has stated that he does not share Wright's views on Farrakhan. But a more important question is what views does he share with Reverend Wright? So far, we do not have an answer. When Rev Wright heard that Obama was running for President, he told the NY Times "When Obama's enemies find out that I went to Tripoli to visit Khadafy with Louis Farrakhan, a lot of his Jewish support will dry up quicker than a snowball in hell."
Does Obama hold some of the beliefs that Nation of Islam's Malcom X once held? Since Obama's own minister is close to the Nation of Islam, and "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" was Obama's favorite childhood book, then how do the ideas behind Nation of Islam reflect in Obama's own belief system?
The Nation of Islam website states that it believes in one God named Allah. They talk about how women should "dress" and behave. Nation of Islam believes in the Koran and follows an off-shoot of Sunni Islam.
NOI also believes that descendants from slaves should be allowed to have their own territory either in the U.S. or elsewhere. They believe in Separatism.
Obama has never claimed to hold the beliefs of NOI, although his campaign has NOI members working for it. And, coincidence or not, Obama's relationship with convicted felon Tony Rezko shows that Rezko has business ties with Nation of Islam. But Obama has stated that he does not agree with his pastor's views of Farrakhan.
Looking back at the "Race Card" being played in this campaign, the Clinton's were the ones accused of playing it. But that is not at all what happened. Unbeknownst to Bill and Hillary Clinton, they were swift-boated by the Obama campaign and there's not much they can do about it especially when the media buys into it. The Clinton's have always had a good relationship with the African American community and as late as Nov, 2007, most black democrats were still favoring Hillary Clinton as their candidate.
In Nov of 2007 Michelle Obama stated to a group of African Americans that "Black America will wake up and get it!" (get that they have a black candidate). Next Jesse Jackson, Jr. (Obama's campaign co-chair) stated after Hillary Clinton's win in NH, that her "tears weren't for Hurricane Katrina" victims.
Then Hillary's own remarks after she was asked about Obama's eloquent speeches and that some compare him to MLK and JFK were turned against her. She pointed out that Martin Luthur King Jr was gassed, imprisoned and beaten fighting for the cause of the civil rights movement and that his ideals were finally realized when LBJ (because JFK was assasinated) passed civil rights legislation. The context of her statement was turned against her by the Obama campaign and ultimately the African American community. Then when Bill Clinton made the statement that Barack Obama's position on the Iraq War was a "fairy tale, give me a break", his statement was also turned against him by the Obama campaign and the African American community stating that he was "racist" for calling Obama a "fairy tale" (which is not what he said). Both Clinton's remarks were played out of context over and over in the media spotlight with the sole purpose of turning the democratic African American community against them. It worked because current numbers show that Obama's support among African Americans has sky-rocketed to upwards of 80% and in some places as high as 93%.
Meanwhile, Obama has gone on to plagiarize various black leaders comments to incite further divisions among the African American community and against the Clinton's.
As this you tube video shows Obama is telling a crowd of black supporters in South Carolina that they've been "hood winked, bamboozled" - words used by Malcom X in Spike Lee's movie when he told a black crowd the same thing about white people.
So my question remains - Does America know Barack Obama? Or are we being bamboozled too?
I hope this guy doesn't make it...if he does, i'm voting for mccain...
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RED FLAG
http://eakenya.org/pa/
The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) is the national Umbrella organization for evangelical churches in Kenya. It was established in 1975 as Evangelical Fellowship of Kenya under the auspices of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa and Madagascar (AEAM) which has since its name to association of Evangelicals in Africa.
From the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK):
http://www.eakenya.org/AAEAKUpdate/RAILA_MUSLIM_MOU.pdf
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HON. RAILA AMOLO ODINGA REPRESENTING HE ORANGE DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT (ODM) AND NATIONAL MUSLIM LEADERS FORUM (NAMLEF)
Sister Rosetta here:
Please pay close attention to (v) b)
“Within six months rewrite the Constitution of Kenya to recognize sharia as the only true law sanctioned by the Holy Quran for Muslim declared regions.”
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http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071218/30541_Concerns_Raised_Over_Alleged_Vow_to_Enforce_Islamic_Law_in_Kenya.htm
Concerns Raised Over Alleged Vow to Enforce Islamic Law in Kenya
By Daniel Blake
Christian Post Correspondent
Tue, Dec. 18 2007 08:41 AM ET
“A memorandum of understanding (MOU) – signed on Aug. 29 by Sheikh Abdullahi Abdi, chairman of the National Leaders Forum (Namlef), and Odinga, presidential candidate from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) – was made public on Nov. 27.
According to International Christian Concern (ICC), however, there are in fact two versions of the MOU. The persecution watchdog group claims that Abdi and Odinga signed a private MOU which is very different from the one presented to the public.
In the secret version of the MOU, Odinga allegedly states his intention to, ”within six months, rewrite the Constitution of Kenya to recognize Sharia as the only true law sanctioned by the Holy Quran for Muslim declared regions” if elected, according to ICC.”
“In response to the revelations, the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya released a statement in which church leaders said Raila, in both MOUs, “comes across as a presumptive Muslim president bent on forcing Islamic law, religion and culture down the throats of the Kenyan people in total disregard of the Constitutionally guaranteed rights of freedom of worship and equal protection of the law for all Kenyans.”
The chairman of the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya, the Rev. Dr. Wellington Mutiso told ICC: ”Kenya should continue to be a secular state. Christians want a level playing ground where [Christians and Muslims] are treated equally.”
”We (Kenyan Christians) are opposed to any move at favoring a particular religious group by political parties,” he added.
Similarly, the ICC regional manager for Africa, Darara Gubo, said the agreement made with Muslim leaders “undermines the secular nature of Kenya and opens a Pandora’s box of chaos and conflict similar to what happened in Nigeria and Sudan.”
”This is not a stand-alone incident; rather, it is part of strategy to Islamize Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa, through the introduction of Sharia law,” Gubo stated.”
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Bravo!!! I've been trying to talk about the Ralia Odinga connection for months and no one will listen to me.
I'm glad you wrote this blog, I'm passing it along.
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BBC has an acticle about Obama and his Kenyan cousin, it confirms some of the questions that diary raises. There are also photos on the 'net that clearly show Obama in them. Heck one of shows Obama speaking at one of Raila's capaign events with Raila standing right in front of him. The republicans have done their homework on Obama and it won't be pretty come the GE. Why do you think he's in such a hurry to secure the nomination. I've brought this up once or twice a few other places and it's never gone over very well. Some folks just don't like the truth. Raila Odinga is not someone a potential POTUS candidate should be associated with regardless of weather they are related (they are) or not.
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Nancy, good job. This is the most accurate, balanced, and succinct summary I've seen anywhere in the media or in the blogosphere about these issues. I know you will get pelted for writing this but I've recommended it.
No, it is NOT racist or unfair to raise these questions. It goes to truth, integrity, and judgment.
I personally do not care if Obama has a connection to Islam in his background. I would not care if he was a practicing Muslim now. However, I care very much that he tell the truth.
I also find it disturbing that he has had such a close association and personal relationship with Rev. Wright. Even if he disagrees with Wright's supremacist leanings, continuing to associate with him over the years (being married by him, having his children Christened by him) demonstrates at minimum poor judgment and at worst a tolerance for principles that should be abhored. I know that people have defended TUCC, but as its own website says, it is "unabashedly black." Imagine if Hillary Clinton belonged to a church that expressed an "unabashedly white" philosophy. Barack Obama is running for President of ALL America, not just black America.
Hillary Clinton may be afraid to ask the question you have highlighted in your diary. But John McCain and the Republicans will not be.
I will be forwarding this link.
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http://panafricannews.blogspot.com/2008/01/kenya-update-church-massacre-condemned.html
2 January 2008
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mogiyusuf said...
Election disputes happen ! ODM propaganda would have us believe that it is because kibaki was declared the winner that we have riots Let me remind you all that riots in kisumu and kibera began well before kibaki was elected . Riots broke out because the electoral commission was taking longer than expected to announce the winner Kivuitu explained that they were verifying what they had received but odm insisted that results be announced so save us the propaganda
Are this the first disputed election in kenya or the world ? Did kenyans loot and burn houses in 92 or do other countries with disputes do the same ? ODM had planned and organized this all along so as to bring us to where we are today This riots were well planned so that raila can have his orange revolution .
1.ODM had a determined effort to decide that any result that did not have them winning both State House and Parliament had been arrived at by a nefarious rigging scheme. This crusade was so determined and nothing it seems was too large a stretch for it.
2.The idea, that ODM already had the election sewn up and that the government was planning to rig it out of its legitimate victory was repeated so often, and given such prominence by the ODM friendly East African Standard, and the party's top officials that it was accepted in many quarters as truth.
3.These and other odm fantasies,were reported unhindered by a media that has totally abdicated its role as public watchman.
4.These imaginings were and continue to be a political ploy, straight out of the perpetual victim philosophy that has caused Raila the candidate to repeatedly allege that the State had hired assassins to finish him off. So should we pay him any mind? Yes, Raila's cries must not be ignored because they influence many Kenyans perception and are from his lips a powerful cudgel, as dishonest and irritating as they may be.
5.It is clear what the ODM parties are trying to do. Their employment of the talents of American spin master d. Morris evinced this desire to win at all costs, fair or foul and it is a strategy that Kenya is paying for today . **** Morris, for those Kenyans who may have forgotten is particularly famous for his involvement in the 'revolution' of the Ukraine where his strategy was to flood the streets with flag-carrying protesters after the election, thereby creating the perception of a defeated government that had rigged itself back into office. Just like in the Ukraine, it is clear that in Kenya, an opposition win is the desired result for both the British and European governments. These governments then went on to underwrite the sustained effort of the demonstrations and its international portrayal as a display of democratic will, against an unpopular government never mind that half the country supported the incumbent.
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http://mogiyusuf.blogspot.com/
Saturday, December 29, 2007
The following article was written by a Young Kenyan in Early December 2007
It is clear what the ODM parties are trying to do. Their employment of the talents of **** Morris evinces this desire to win at all costs, fair or foul and it is a strategy that Kenya can ill afford. **** Morris, for those Kenyans who may have forgotten is particularly famous for his involvement in the 'revolution' of the Ukraine where his strategy was to flood the streets with flag-carrying protesters after the election, thereby creating the perception of a defeated government that had rigged itself back into office. Just like in the Ukraine, it is clear that in Kenya, an opposition win is the desired result for both the British and the American governments. These governments then went on to underwrite the sustained effort of the demonstrations and its international portrayal as a display of democratic will, against an unpopular government never mind that half the country supported the incumbent. The international media are already being alerted to the role they will be required to play in this coup, a make-believe spontaneous 'Orange Revolution' coming to our streets if Raila and his shadowy allies are not pleased with the election result.
The ODM, if they are in possession of any evidence on rigging should take it to the police, take it to the media.Random public statements that wage a passionate war against common sense, and attempt the most cynical incitement are sure to have devastating consequences in a country already as charged and polarised as ours.
are you the young kenyan?
"The following article was written by a Young Kenyan in Early December 2007"
Dear Mogi (or is it Yusuf?),
I have been reading your posts regarding your homeland.
I would like to ask you some questions, if that's alright.
I'm not anyone special, but I do have posting privileges at several sites that seem to get some traffic.
We are for the most part ignorant here in the U.S. regarding Raila.
So that you may know my bias, I support Senator Clinton for President and oppose Senator Obama.
I consider myself a feminist of the sort that oppposes the spread of Sharia for all women in all places.
This is why I am astonished that our media is not jumping all over this story of the two versions of MOU that Raila signed onto.
Senator Obama did make a mistake and may have even broken a law when he got himself involved in Kenya's election and supported Raila.
Anyway, I thank you for your time. I hope you are safe. And I look forward to hearing from you.
You are a very brave soul. And an accomplished writer.
Rose Bongiovanni Cupo
Sister Rosetta
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whooooo
hoooo
lets suport the kiddy fiddlers and the mormons and the nuke em all brigade
grow up wankers
live and let live
evad
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who realy gives a shit his religion
not me
does hillary suck cock
or is that left to an aide nowadays
defr
aka fred
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write her in....she has the most base support....don't give away that power!
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NO matter what Obama does and who he is, Hillary has got the vision of power a vision of development and he is ultimately going to win the game.
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Obama is the most charismatic personality I have every come across with. I still remember the day when Obama was taking oath for the president ship of the USA, the spark in his eyes showed that he was the next big thing among the US presidents.Hillary has lost the game now. My sympathy to her !
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well,
it is what it is folks....
brutality still wins the day saddly.
j
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