wmw999 2,122 #1 October 27, 2008 Quote"Well, the correct answer is, he is not a Muslim," Powell said. "He's a Christian. He's always been a Christian. But the really right answer is, what if he is? Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer's no. That's not America." Thank you Mr. Powell Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 October 27, 2008 Big deal. Those that are monitoring this election on the issues are not discussing religion. If someone makes their decision based on that, despite the facts, I can't help them. However, with the multitudes of discussions I've had with a lot of people, I can't remember where religion has taken a center piece let alone even enter the discussion. My issues with Sen. Obama are plain and simple.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #3 October 27, 2008 QuoteBig deal. Those that are monitoring this election on the issues are not discussing religion. If someone makes their decision based on that, despite the facts, I can't help them. Maybe you can't. but that doesn't mean these people don't exist. Someone is filling my inbox with "Hussein Osama is a Muslim" emails, they don't spontaneously arrive with cosmic rays. We even see people posting the crap right here.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #4 October 27, 2008 Quote Quote "Well, the correct answer is, he is not a Muslim," Powell said. "He's a Christian. He's always been a Christian. But the really right answer is, what if he is? Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer's no. That's not America." Thank you Mr. Powell Thanks for posting that. I didn't get to see/listen to MTP yesterday. Would like to hear the rest of his comments ... > VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent 0 #5 October 27, 2008 Quote Maybe you can't. but that doesn't mean these people don't exist. Someone is filling my inbox with "Hussein Osama is a Muslim" emails, they don't spontaneously arrive with cosmic rays. We even see people posting the crap right here. It's just as ignorant thinking that he's a muslim terrorist as thinking he's the next savior and sunshine will flow forth from the capitol if he's elected. I think the ignoramuses on either side will cancel each other out. Unless, of course, Obama wins... then there were clearly more on that side.... Oh, hello again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #6 October 27, 2008 >It's just as ignorant thinking that he's a muslim terrorist as thinking he's the next >savior and sunshine will flow forth from the capitol if he's elected. I think the >ignoramuses on either side will cancel each other out. Of course, and neither faction is all that large. The vast majority of people who will judge him based on their impressions of him (rather than the impressions either extreme wish they had) will decide this election. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #7 October 27, 2008 Quote Quote Maybe you can't. but that doesn't mean these people don't exist. Someone is filling my inbox with "Hussein Osama is a Muslim" emails, they don't spontaneously arrive with cosmic rays. We even see people posting the crap right here. It's just as ignorant thinking that he's a muslim terrorist as thinking he's the next savior and sunshine will flow forth from the capitol if he's elected. I think the ignoramuses on either side will cancel each other out. Possibly, but I haven't receive any emails claiming that he's a savior or a messiah, and I received lots claiming he's a muslim, a terrorist, a marxist....... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent 0 #8 October 27, 2008 QuotePossibly, but I haven't receive any emails claiming that he's a savior or a messiah, and I received lots claiming he's a muslim, a terrorist, a marxist.... No, those don't come in emails... they're on CNN, MSNBC, etc etc. Think big!Oh, hello again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #9 October 27, 2008 Quote>It's just as ignorant thinking that he's a muslim terrorist as thinking he's the next >savior and sunshine will flow forth from the capitol if he's elected. I think the >ignoramuses on either side will cancel each other out. Of course, and neither faction is all that large. The vast majority of people who will judge him based on their impressions of him (rather than the impressions either extreme wish they had) will decide this election. I think the percentage of Americans who view Muslim the same way we viewed communist in the 50s or [dirty] liberal in the 90s is still sizeable. It's not even down to the level of distrust for Catholics in 1960. OTOH, most of those people aren't voting for a black man, so the religion effect may indeed be minor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
