red states rule
04-11-2008, 06:46 AM
Barry's judgement stinks. He is not the guy we need leading America while we are at war
International Desk
By Abigail R. Esman
World Defense Review columnist
Obama's Questionable Judgment
Okay, I'll say it: Barack Obama makes me nervous.
I've tried to keep from writing anything here on presidential politics, but at this point, as more and more information comes out about Senator Obama's links to various people and organizations that are arguably a danger to American security, I think it's time to ask some questions – and it's time the Senator provide some answers. This isn't about "Is Barack Obama a secret Muslim?"; he's not, and even if he were, who cares? But Muslim or not, he surrounds himself with sworn enemies of the state, from William Ayers, the former Weather Underground member, to Jeremiah Wright, to others who have collaborated with Saddam Hussein (no, this is not conspiracy theory. Read on). Why does he choose such people? And how does that jibe with his wife's lack of pride in the USA? More important – what does it tell us about his judgment – that "judgment" he touts as his greatest quality, the reason he should be given the office of the presidency – and entrusted not just with America's safety and security, but with its integrity and standing in the world?
Individually, these questions may not mean very much. Together, I think they point to patterns voters will need to think about very carefully before they cast their ballots, either now or in November:
1 – Although he has never explained why he chose Christianity over his familial connection to Islam (as opposed to, say, Buddhism, Judaism, or anything else), I accept absolutely that he is, indeed, a Christian. What I wonder is why the church he chose to join is one with such close ties to Islam – or to its African-American incarnation, Nation of Islam.
2 – Although he claims he never heard any of the hate-filled speeches by his former pastor, Jeremiah Wright, that have been cited in the press, he did know that Wright held anti-American and anti-Semitic attitudes and beliefs. He has acknowledged as much in his early cautions to Wright to keep a distance from the campaign – and indeed, it would be impossible not to know these things, as they are expressed (or were, until they were scrubbed recently) all over the church's web site and throughout its magazine, Trumpet. Given this, why did he choose to remain involved with someone who not only holds, but promotes and teaches these ideas? Why, did he not speak out against the honor his church bestowed on Farrakhan until after the Washington Post questioned him about it? Why did he not choose to distance himself from Wright's words until after the media had latched onto the matter?
3 – And if he somehow didn't know these things – even though they were plastered all over the Church's web site and in its literature – what does that tell us about his awareness of the qualities, beliefs, and activities of those he chooses as his advisors? Shouldn't a president know who his advisors are and what they believe? If he is that oblivious to things like this, can he be sensitive to the threats that approach America while he is in office?
for the complete article
http://worlddefensereview.com/esman040908.shtml
International Desk
By Abigail R. Esman
World Defense Review columnist
Obama's Questionable Judgment
Okay, I'll say it: Barack Obama makes me nervous.
I've tried to keep from writing anything here on presidential politics, but at this point, as more and more information comes out about Senator Obama's links to various people and organizations that are arguably a danger to American security, I think it's time to ask some questions – and it's time the Senator provide some answers. This isn't about "Is Barack Obama a secret Muslim?"; he's not, and even if he were, who cares? But Muslim or not, he surrounds himself with sworn enemies of the state, from William Ayers, the former Weather Underground member, to Jeremiah Wright, to others who have collaborated with Saddam Hussein (no, this is not conspiracy theory. Read on). Why does he choose such people? And how does that jibe with his wife's lack of pride in the USA? More important – what does it tell us about his judgment – that "judgment" he touts as his greatest quality, the reason he should be given the office of the presidency – and entrusted not just with America's safety and security, but with its integrity and standing in the world?
Individually, these questions may not mean very much. Together, I think they point to patterns voters will need to think about very carefully before they cast their ballots, either now or in November:
1 – Although he has never explained why he chose Christianity over his familial connection to Islam (as opposed to, say, Buddhism, Judaism, or anything else), I accept absolutely that he is, indeed, a Christian. What I wonder is why the church he chose to join is one with such close ties to Islam – or to its African-American incarnation, Nation of Islam.
2 – Although he claims he never heard any of the hate-filled speeches by his former pastor, Jeremiah Wright, that have been cited in the press, he did know that Wright held anti-American and anti-Semitic attitudes and beliefs. He has acknowledged as much in his early cautions to Wright to keep a distance from the campaign – and indeed, it would be impossible not to know these things, as they are expressed (or were, until they were scrubbed recently) all over the church's web site and throughout its magazine, Trumpet. Given this, why did he choose to remain involved with someone who not only holds, but promotes and teaches these ideas? Why, did he not speak out against the honor his church bestowed on Farrakhan until after the Washington Post questioned him about it? Why did he not choose to distance himself from Wright's words until after the media had latched onto the matter?
3 – And if he somehow didn't know these things – even though they were plastered all over the Church's web site and in its literature – what does that tell us about his awareness of the qualities, beliefs, and activities of those he chooses as his advisors? Shouldn't a president know who his advisors are and what they believe? If he is that oblivious to things like this, can he be sensitive to the threats that approach America while he is in office?
for the complete article
http://worlddefensereview.com/esman040908.shtml