A Bigot Writes…
By Justin Gardner | Related entries in Blogging, General Politics, ReligionDebbie Schlussel goes low on Obama…
So, even if he identifies strongly as a Christian, and even if he despised the behavior of his father (as Obama said on Oprah); is a man who Muslims think is a Muslim, who feels some sort of psychological need to prove himself to his absent Muslim father, and who is now moving in the direction of his father’s heritage, a man we want as President when we are fighting the war of our lives against Islam? Where will his loyalties be?Is that even the man we’d want to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency, if Hillary Clinton offers him the Vice Presidential candidacy on her ticket (which he certainly wouldn’t turn down)?
NO WAY, JOSE . . . Or, is that, HUSSEIN?
Oh wow…that is just fantastic stuff. I can just hear her now…”What? What did I do? I’m just saying that even if he says he’s a Christian, he’s still a Muslim and we can’t trust Muslims because of Islam and the Koran and the terrorists…and… and…what’s everybody looking at me for?”
Conservative blogger Baldilocks fires back…
[...] when I look at many conservative opinions on the man in question–he who appears to be being groomed for the number-two slot for the Democrats in the 2008 presidential election–I see all too much bigotry being put forth as reasons not to vote for the candidate who will probably be Senator Hillary Clinton’s choice for running mate.Is that how the Right wants to portray itself?
BTW, there are a lot of black Americans with Arabic first namesâ€â€?my youngest sister is one of them. She was born in the late seventies when my parents were still “Muslims,â€Â? but she is also now a Christian. She and millions of other black Americans were dubbed names like “Ayisha,â€Â? “Amira,â€Â? “Jamal,â€Â? and “Malik,â€Â? but are no more Muslim than is Lt. General John Abizaid (aka “the Mad Arab”). Does the Right want to alienate such people?
Well, get ready for it Baldilocks. You’re gonna have a heck of a time with the right-wing if a black guy who actually has a shot at becoming President actually runs. It won’t be pretty.
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December 20th, 2006 at 3:12 am
It is quite fascinating that this kind of bigotry is met by some on the right as if this is something new.
However, I welcome opposition to this kind of slander amongst their own. It is much needed.
December 20th, 2006 at 10:40 am
Oh, and let me clarify that I think that the vast majority in the right-wing blogosphere will call BS on this type of stuff, but I think you’re also going to see some pretty nasty stuff coming out of traditional Republican strongholds.
Let’s hope instead that we’re all pleasently surprised at the lack of such hatred and ignorance.
December 22nd, 2006 at 1:35 pm
Obama may indeed have the honor of becoming the first Black President of the United States. But he may also have the honor of becoming the first Black President of the United States to be assassinated. You better believe there’d would be people coming out of Elohim CIty or somewhere with blood on their minds if he’s elected.
December 22nd, 2006 at 1:49 pm
Thanks for the link, Justin.
Matt said:
It is quite fascinating that this kind of bigotry is met by some on the right as if this is something new.
I don’t see how implied that it *was* new. Certainly it isn’t new from either side of the political spectrum, if certainly deployments using oreo cookies and “black-face” are any indication.
And also not new from either side are implications about candidates due to the “sins” of the father.
Merry Christmas.
December 22nd, 2006 at 1:50 pm
how implied=how I implied
December 23rd, 2006 at 6:33 pm
Beldilocks; If one good turn deserves another then I’ll visit your site and see in more detail why this upset you so much. Obviously the original rant against Obama struck a nerve as it was taken personally, and for good reason, it seems.
About the commentor who assumed that this sort thing was *something new* for the Right to speak out against. I think the Foley situation as well as the arrogant denial from this White House about the situation in Iraq has led many to perceive an emotional detachment from the Right towards the average Joe, or Jane. Is it deserved?
I’ll leave it to you. And to you, a good night.