Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

steve — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:19:54 GMT

Big deal. It seems, given what was known at the time, to be there. It seems appropriate now, that the campaign would not do it again. Unless one is looking maniacally for the "Obama is really a terrorist" angle, I don't see a story here.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Linda , Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:22:00 GMT

We all need to be very, very afraid. Osama Obama ....... the name tells it all. He IS definitely in cahoots with terrorists.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Mike C, Oregon — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:23:00 GMT

Come on Lefties, get a clue. How much smoke do you need to see before the light is clear. Obama is a dangerous person in his own right. You just can't wave these things off steadily.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Tom, Westfield, Mass. — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:23:46 GMT

If this is the best you can come up with for a fresh Obama scandal, I'd have to say better luck next time. Peripheries, six degrees of separation, whether you're talking about the McCain campaign or Obama campaign, it's a simple fact that a presidential campaign is a broad operation and that many people are drawn in.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

James California — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:27:57 GMT

Clear case of Yellow Journalism. NBC is joke!

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Dan Owatonna, MN — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:28:32 GMT

This is such a damned if you do, damned if you don't moment. They are trying to do something good but because it involves the Muslim community they cannot win.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

thinkaboutit@alltel.net — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:28:53 GMT

I live in Houston, Texas very international community, my neighbors are Hindu, Muslims, Christians, Athetist, Agnostics and we are tolerant of each other. Not all profess radical thoughts as Joe Vogler who started the Independent party in Alaska, who wanted to sucession for the US. This is the real isssue, and the republican party need a diversion......

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

mat9ball@yahoo.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:29:10 GMT

LOL someones trying to get a scoop on a pointless story about a staffer of non consequence haahahhaha.

Is this the best you can do?

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

mwn2, OH — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:29:41 GMT

Wow. This is on NBC? So forget Ayers. Obama doesn't even check who's going to be at meetings? Then ontop of it we're not allowed to interview the outreach director? Wonder how long until this will be brushed under the carpet. Seeing as it's in itty bitty small print under a HUGE Sarah Palin investigation headline... Eh, I'll be blasted and told "it's not news" 40 times under this.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

A Concerned American, Denver, Co — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:30:06 GMT

Obama personally supported Raila Odinga of Kenya while visiting Kenya in 2006, a socialist whose son is named Fidel after Fidel Castro. Frank Marshall Davis, Reverend Wright, William Ayers, Louis Farrakhan, refers to his grandmother as a "typical white person", his wife said that "for the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country", will meet with our enemies without preconditions. Amazing that we are about to elect this man President of the United States.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Kathryn, Portland Oregon — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:30:13 GMT

The McCain camp is pulling out all stops to try to beat Obama...... It's McCain who is a very very dangerous person.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Denver, CO — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:30:38 GMT

So decent people of the muslim faith can't support Obama because of the fear that intolerant and ignorant people like you will masquerade it into some side distraction. This is ridiculous rhetoric that does nothing to speak to the imperiling issues. Enough of this journalism if that's what you call it.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

lucillestandlee@hotmail.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:31:46 GMT

Obama tries to put an innocent spin on everything he does, but his leanings toward terrorist sympathizers makes him untrustworthy. He will not get my vote.
Lucille, Kansas City, MO

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Zack, Chicago, IL — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:33:59 GMT

This is amazingly irresponsible journalism. Who, exactly, are these people's critics? And what, exactly, makes them 'controversial' aside from their defense of other Muslims? As a Jew, I find it amazing how willing people are to demonize and dehumanize another group of people in a manner not unlike the period leading up to the Holocaust. Is it that surprising that professionals who serve as the heads of prominent Muslim American organizations are unable to 'condemn' Muslim political activities to the satisfaction of American journalists when the assumption guiding every interview with a Muslim is that all Muslims--everywhere--are implicitly guilty unless proven otherwise?

This is insanity.

The US has invaded and continues to occupy two formerly sovereign countries and has positioned a fleet of war ships outside of Iran, a country that has never invaded anyone! Based on the coverage of Iran and their admittedly arrogant President, one would assume that Iran is the most dangerous country in the history of mankind.

What countries has Iran ever invaded?

Why is Iran subject to an entirely different set of rules regarding nuclear power than India, Israel, Pakistan, N. Korea or the United States?

Journalists have a responsibility to tell the truth and hold people in power accountable for their actions.....not to slander people through the use of journalistic conventions.

If the people who are named above have committed a crime, then they should be held accountable. But if they have not, then reporters should stick to the facts instead of contributing to a wave of hateful hysteria that seeks to resolve itself through another 'final solution'. Is this not obvious, Mr. Popkin? Or are you simply waiting until people literally start smashing up Muslim storefronts and force them all to wear red crescent armbands before you take a little responsibility as a journalist with a public voice.

Your article has basically stated that Obama attended a peaceful meeting, with no controversial content, organized by a group of professional activists who persistently renounce terrorism. How, exactly, is this newsworthy story?

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Seattle, WA — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:33 GMT

Please name one action that Obama has taken in his 25 years of public life that is not mainstream. He was voted Editor in Chief of the Harvard Law Review for goodness sakes, because he was even-tempered, brilliant, dependable, and able to bring consensus. Desperate Republicans are setting the country's race relations back two decades and inciting violence at McCain-Palin rallies. Country first? McCain chose the unknown, and unqualified Palin who is married to a member of the Alaska Independence Party. Obama chose Biden--that's who is going to be advising him in the White House.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Rocket Scientist — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:03:20 GMT

Whoopty do! Is anyone checking members of the right-wing militia who are attending McCain or Palin's rallies? And what about the U.S. military personnel and Iraqi civilians that have been killed because of Bush's illegal action of invading and occupying Iraq?

Our country is melting down right in front of our eyes and this guy writes about activists at some Muslim outreach meeting! Man, we better get our priorities straight in this country and fast, otherwise there isn't going to be anything left of it.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Hamilton — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:04:26 GMT

I don't suppose it would be too hard to tack down a few white supremacists at a McCain rally these days. Just sayin....

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Bryan Chin, CA — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:07:10 GMT

How does NBC keep these journalists on its payroll or may be paid by Israel?
Totally yellow journalism, trying to find any excuse to stop Obama. Go Obama, Go!! This country needs change.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

mark Bazzell detroit mi — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:07:48 GMT

These mtgs. aren't advertised but Obama's Rep. Husaini attended, why didn't she leave after finding out the controversial muslim activist were there? Because they just want the vote so bad, let's pray you aren't wrong about all these ties to people of questionable character, supporting Obama. I trust McCain without doubt.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Hakha Mortezaie — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:09:08 GMT

Too bad that the Obama campaign has to apologize when meeting with Muslim activists of various stripes just because the crucial American demographic of the paranoid and ignorant matter in our politics. Forget the 1st Amendment.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Dana Milwaukee, WI — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:09:45 GMT

I truly find it scary when these types of "stories" are written. Especially in a time of global economic turmoil.
Rather than focusing on the issues that face us today, we'd rather discuss who did what, with whom, and when, which just seems juvenile. Focus on real solutions, what solutions each candidate actually brings to the table and vote on that.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Mike — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:10:03 GMT

I find Americans are becoming ostriches we are putting our head in the sand and refusing to see reality, we are trying to be soooo "inclusive" of everything.
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, quess what it may just be a DUCK!!!!

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Jonathan, San Antonio, TX — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:10:04 GMT

Yet another pathetic attempt of the McCain campaign to distract the public from the real issues... They have nothing else to grab hold of... PATHETIC!....

Since when are American's not accepting of people of different backgrounds and faiths??? Muslim does not mean Terrorist... GET A LIFE.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Brian — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:10:14 GMT

Here is an idea. Why doesn't the Obama campaign learn to differentiate between the vast majority of Muslims and Islamists. What if McCain were doing Christian outreach and a bunch of people from Bob Jones showed up?

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

keli — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:17:02 GMT

Once again Obama's campaign calls this "misjudgment" on their part. How many times do we need to hear this crap and not think that Obama has horrible judgment. I don't know about anyone else, but I do not trust a man to run my country with little experience who hangs out with people who dislike my country.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Eric, OKC — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:17:44 GMT

Wow, all of the fear mongering is ridiculous!!! Can you imagine how many meetings get attended by Obama campaign staff all over the country? Are there not racist at any of the meetings any where? Think about those canvassers out in the rural areas trying to dispel the myths..... How many racist do you think they talk to? This is a non story that is silly.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Riaz, Seattle — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:18:06 GMT

Guilt by association. None of the people mentioned here as "radioactive" have been charged or convicted, yet somehow they are guilty in the eyes of this author.

The way things are going, it seems just being a Muslim disqualifies you from even attending a gathering of political significant, forget about running for any political office. This is what I call disenfranchising the Muslims in America by spooking them.
The western societies are good at saying "never-again" and building memorial museums (slavery, holocast, Japanese encampment) after the fact, yet repeating the same nonsense over and over again.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Pamela, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:19:05 GMT

It wasn't an Obama Muslim meeting, you idiot, it was a Muslim meeting in which an Obama staffer was invited. How dishonest of you to try and grab attention with you inflated headline. NBC will stoop to any level to create a so-called star investigative reporter. Go find a real story, like how we're going to crawl out of this financial mess we're in and stop trying to distract our attention with this crap. Come back when you have some BEEF and leave the sizzle to the Republicans who are far better at distraction than resolution.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Katie, Columbus, OH — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:19:23 GMT

Oh, come on. Aren't we smart enough to see that there are no links between Sen. Obama and terrorists? Having a campaign surrogate unknowingly be in the same place at the same time as a quasi-extremist is a far cry from Obama being a terrorist. Had the campaign representatives left, they would have missed out on the opportunity to speak with the 99.9% of meeting participants who are everyday Muslim-Americans. This is fear-mongering, just like Bush's campaign pulled in the last couple of elections. Pay it no mind.

And to the person who said, "Obama, Osama," I sure hope you are being facetious.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Julie Rae, Fay NC — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:19:46 GMT

Linda, OMG His name sounds like OSAMA!!! RUN!!!!OMG his middle name is HUSSEIN OMG!! RUN!!! AHHH! Grow up we are not in 3rd grade. It is a name. Dig and you will find all canidates paths have crossed with controversal people. This is America. If they are a criminal arrest them. If not move on.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

4truthinessNokc, USA — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:23:13 GMT

This is just more fodder for the fear mongering GOP and their surrogates, Fixed News. It will surely incite their sheepish base and the intolerant, right-wing, militant, rednecks that feed on such trivial innuendo, but that’s about it. I suppose everyone who ever was in the company of, or is associated with someone who was in the company of a controversial Muslim leader, is guilty of colluding with terrorists. By that logic, we must condemn Bush for his close ties to the Saudi leadership who routinely fund terrorist causes and allow the teaching of jihad and hated for all Jews and westerners to their children. Give me a break! OBAMA/BIDEN’08

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

August, Irving, TX — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:23:49 GMT

I am a muslim, I participate in the political process and I see nothing contraversial here. CAIR is a very respected organization within the muslim community locally and around the world and so are the leaders, Mahdi Bray & Nihad Awad. The unindicted co-conspirator nonesense was a political gimmick aimed at the very thing in this article i.e. guilt by association to marginalize muslims from the mainstream political process and disenfranchise them. The Hamas and Hezbollah support yardsticks are used to instill fear in the US citizens by Israeli agents.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

beth green, warsaw, nc — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:28:07 GMT

Obama's parents named him just the same as mine named me. I'm sure they didn't name him with the intent that his name be controversial 47 years later. For the lady who commented saying his name says everything, let's hope no one is offended at the wayhername sounds.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Diane Flores, Melbourne, Florida — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:35:31 GMT

Makes me think,
Sat in a Church for 20 years but didn't know Wright was a racist, Did business with Ayers for 15 years but didn't know he was a terrioist. Bought property from Resko but didn't know he was shady. Sent a Director from his campaign to a meeting with Islamic Terriost but didn't know. Seems to me he doesn't know some very important things....or did he and is not being honest! Obama is a dangerous man!

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

J.E. — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:36:42 GMT

This meeting and the trumped up accusations of terrorists ties have nothing to do with handling our dreadful economy. When McCain admitted he didn't know much about the economy, he lost my vote!

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Joanne, Raleigh, NC — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:40:07 GMT

Hey, yeah - Obama/Osama. That does rhyme!! That HAS to mean they are connected. Obama, Osama, wait - Dali Lama! Oh no - he's involved too?!

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Axel, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:40:34 GMT

Politicians meet millions of people each year. Are we asking now that everyone be pre-screened ? Should we not be allowed to meet with them at all, put them in an ivory tower lest they come into contact with someone unapproved by the media ? Give me a friggn break. This is a joke, a very sad joke.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

cas, Phx, AZ — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:11:20 GMT

You would think BO would know about this group BEFORE sending someone to attend. Seems to be a pattern here. I don't like hearing.....mistake, I didn't know, etc. Sounds a little like Bush.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Rafael DeJesus, Roswell, GA — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:11:34 GMT

These are the blunders that fuels the Republican anti-Obama rhetoric. Why didn't the Obama representatives leave the venue? I'm an Obama supporter and will vote for the Obama/Biden ticket on November 4th. However what a blunder that could cost the election!

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

bnnadeau@cox.net — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:13:36 GMT

It's curious, at this time in the campaign, that Obama's attendance at a meeting of two moderate Moslem-American groups should be NEWS. This meeting was about a month ago? Both candidates are scrutinized constantly--so why is this "information" released now, three or so weeks later?

Could it be that the McCain campaign wants a distraction story to cover the release of the official report (not the McCain-Palin campaign "report") on Gov. Palin's Troopergate activities?

Why does the McCain campaign constantly comment on Obama's so-called "palling around" with radical or "non-American" figures and groups, including attendance at (he didn't address this group as he did the AIPAC meeting the DAY AFTER his nomination for President) these Muslim-American groups' meeting?

His attendance at a Muslim-American group meeting is, as everyone knows, CODE for the McCain-Palin campaign's claim that Obama is "not one of us, dangerous" that is--"black."

Of course McCain's dodgy Viet Nam POW record is never mentioned by the Obama campaign. McCain claims to have "tried to commit suicide" over his release of information--to the Viet Cong--of information that he well knew would put his fellow-Americans in the US Air Force in danger of being shot down?

Obama is too much of a statesman to throw that kind of mud.

Why isn't the Keating Five--the S & L scandal that costs the taxpayers billions--and McCain's accepting of lobby money and gifts played up as relentlessly?

Obama is too much of a statesman to descend into that kind of mud-throwing game-pit where Palin and McCain seem to live.

Why has NBC "investigative journalism" previously released news of Obama's attendance at a meeting of moderate Muslim-American groups? Don't they have the right to meet just as Palin's husband and she have a right to attend far-right-wing meetings of Alaska's extremist, secessionist Independence Party meetings?

"Desperate times call for desperate measures." McCain is desperate. In fact, McCain is scared and scary.

Bill and Nancy

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Debi, Fort Worth, Texas — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:30:55 GMT

The comments on here are absolutely unbelievable! "Yellow journalism?" ... give me a break...Palin is blasted from every side, McCain is being made fun of by Obama for not being able to send an e-mail, and ACORN is signing up drunk homeless people to vote for Obama (many times over under different or the same name)... wake up you people! Where is the outrage about his drug use? His taking the second most money from Fannie Mae than any senator? Hiring a sleazy lawyer to disqualify all the signatures on voter registrations in his very first election to the point that he actually ran unopposed? Obama is dangerous and we will all be very, very sorry if he is elected. How much of this can you ignore? I cannot fathom the ignoring of the dozens of shady, illicit connections this candidate has, but the sheeple libs are desperate to throw away our country for socialism/marxism...throw out all the issues and focus on character, you have to admit McCain wins in a landslide.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

m shutts, louisville, ky — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:31:26 GMT

It was a staffer, not Obama that attended the meeting.

I think it wise for Obama to have connections with the Muslim community and to reach out to people of all backgrounds. I'm pretty sure as Christians, that's exactly what we are called on to do. Sure beats the paranoid repressive intolerant approach of the Republican party.

He's made it clear that he does not tolerate or condone violent radicalism.

I wonder how many "undesirables" have attended Republican conventions, fund-raisers, and campaign appearances unbeknownst to the organizers or the other attendees.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Galactus, Tampa — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:33:21 GMT

To Mrs. Flores in FL, at least get your facts correct, his association with Mr. Wright is what it is, it was his pastor, I believe Mr. McCain has a scary pastor in his past also, your Ayers claim is more wrong than FOX could get it, and having people at a voting forum/meeting that MIGHT have associations with certain groups doesn't say anything about who Barack Obama is. As a previous response stated, Bush has lots of family friends in the Saudi govt. much less the contacts after he became president that have known sympathies and actual contributions to many known terrorist organizations, including al Qa'ida. And lets not even begin to talk about people in the real estate market with shady dealings. After the current housing crisis it seems there were a lot of those folks. And I'm guessing you don't know all the dealings of every person you associate with either.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

d_whitsitt@hotmail.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:34:36 GMT

I believe that Mr. Obama is a very intelligent man and I would like to honestly feel comfortable in voting for him but I don't; because I also agree with Diane Flores' statement about sitting in church for 20 yrs and not knowing that Rev. Wright is racist etc.....it's kind of like people being sorry after they have been caught in wrongdoing. I don't believe that he didn't know these things. He didn't renounce Rev. Wright and his beliefs or leave the church until he thought it would affect his campaign. I think we should be very careful, with our naivety and our habit of sticking our heads in the sand. We didn't even see 9/11 coming. We couldn't believe that something that horrible could happen but it did because we weren't paying attention. I am afraid for our country regardless of who gets elected this time. I don't think either candidate is capable enough or trustworthy enough to lead our great nation. God help us all. Diane - Madison,Ohio

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

mike Colorado — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:34:43 GMT

Whats the difference between talking to Arabs living in the U.S. and sending 1000's of our troops to liberate (Help)Arabs in Iraq,and in Afganistan which McCain and Bush support?????????????????

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Jamie, Chicago IL — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:35:21 GMT

McCain is an Irish name...he must be part of the IRA!

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

JR, Easton, MD — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:37:44 GMT

....just one more "nugget" of information that adds to the pile of accusations, all of which should...repeat should...make Americans question the integrity, character, and make up of this candidate who wants to be the leader of our nation. For some reason, no one wants to cover and explore anything bad about this candidate. Can you say conspiracy theory? If he wins, I truly hope all of this does not come back to haunt us and our country.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

dwhite@sensormgmt.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:43:51 GMT

This is very misleading "headline." You make it sound as though Senator Obama attended this meeting himself! The headline is just more fodder for the "radical" right to spread more lies.

Donna
Monroeville, PA

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Bill, Washington, D.C. — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:21:37 GMT

It seems the left has chosen to forget where our biggest physical threat comes from - Muslim extremists. Here you have a member of Obama's staff attending a meeting with them. So, why was the meeting kept so hush-hush? Now that it's over and done with, has Obama come out and publicly condemned these organizations? No, all he said was that they were a political liability. He's got an agenda and it's to undermine the foundation of this country. This Independent will not vote for him and I applaud NBC (a liberal-leaning entity) for printing this story.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Hester, Rochester, NY — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:23:16 GMT

The real story here is why was this meeting secret? Why notify via text? There would be no story if the Obama campaign was open about this meeting. It might actually have done some good. Here's a candidate trying to reach out to certain voters. Nothing wrong with that. As usual, it is the paranoia and secrecy espoused by Obama and/or his campaign directors that sends up serious red flags for me. Why the need for such secrecy?

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Alice, Coos Bay, OR — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:54:12 GMT

One incident like this where he, maybe, really didn't know who was going to be at the meeting would be perfectly forgivable. However, as someone before commented there are just too many things Obama "wasn't aware of" that leads me to believe that he is either lying or HORRIBLY negligent. In either case he's "not yet ready for prime time" in my opinion.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Ryan, USAMO — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:56:57 GMT

Just another islamophobic media outlet and its petty mercenaries/journalists trying to spread paranoia and intimidate law abiding American Moslims who just want to vote, i am sick and tired by the Pro Israel and racist lobbies enslaving our political and media institutions, so let me understand, when Moslims meet with a presidential campaign reps they need to all submit to an instant background check so that NBC jim popkins and his ilk would refrain from writing a hatred-laden islamophobic ludicrous bigotted story like the one we just read, what a joke! what a waste of resources!!!

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Lilly Watson, Az, Tuscon — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:52:51 GMT

listen up.

i am sick of the GOP and republicans making it sound like there's something wrong with being muslim in this country. Obama is not muslim, but the way you guys slander him and make it sound as if being muslim is like having the plague is sickening and just exposes you guys as the radical fanatics that you claim Obama to be 'paling' around.

I for one, am looking forward to a tolerant president. A president that is tolerant and accepting of all faiths. There are millions of muslim americans in this country, some of which are serving in the armed forces fighting to defend this.

In your minds, all muslims are terrorists no matter what. I bet you guys never actually have talked to a muslim before. you just sit there and let your hate fill your heart like a disease.

You guys criticise Mr. Obama for having ties to 'fanatics' and 'terrorists'. But i'm willing to bet you if had the chance, a Mccain fanatic is just as fanatic as anybody associated with Mr. Obama. I bet you that 9 out of ten Mccain supporters are biggots. You guys sound just as bad, or worse, than anybody Mr. Obama's 'paled' around with. Maybe Mr. Mccain's decisions should be questioned....after all, he's representing the angry hateful bigots of the country.

So, the next time you throw the word 'muslim' around and use it in a way to insult Mr. Obama...just remember of the million muslim americans that are living in this country that you are spitting on.

Muslim americans are your neighbors, they are your fellow americans. stop dividing this country you dim witts.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Ahmed , Port Charlotte, Fl — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:57:44 GMT

I am Republican and American Muslim and I am proud of it. This my first time in the last 35 years to vote for Democrat. Maccain representative in Northern Virginia apologized to the Muslim community for what has been happening from his side last week because they know that their are 75000 Muslim votes in the area are leaning Obama. Thanks to my Rebublicn friends for alienating the Muslim community not only in Virginia but the 220000 Muslim votes in Clevland,Akron ,Canton, Columbus, and Dayton Cincinnati area.Not only that but the 175000 Muslim votes in Florida I-4 corridor, Miami and Ft lauterdale area. All voted for Bush in 2000. Many thanks to the Jewish friend(above)for defending the Muslim, this is what America all about.Shame on you Bob Popkin ,NBC

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Carmen, Miami, Florida — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:20:27 GMT

People need to set aside their pre-conceived notions and look at the real picture, with a fair and unbiased eye. This country's founders came in pursuit of freedom of RELIGION, among other freedoms. Even then, the bad came with the good. I agree that we must protect ourselves against terrorists and don't condone living among them as we did during President Bush's term just prior to 9/11. However, I fail to see how the human race has advanced if we are still condemning those who practice a different religion simply because of a pre-conceived notion; especially, when we have no knowledge of the religion or the people who practice that religion. This article is a feeble attempt to create ties between Obama and terrorists.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Joseph Callahan Mohave Valley Arizona — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:02:28 GMT

Being muslim isnt illegal. Having an opinion and agreeing with a outraeous idea or philosiphy isnt illegall. We heard alot of the same "He is a dangerous man" before. Back then the dangerous man was a catholic. His name was John F Kennedy. Life is wierd,no matter who you are or what you do you cant always control everything everybody does or thinks.. I am glad this article was written. But I dont think it means much really. Just my opinion...lol

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Jose Alemar — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:22:01 GMT

More dirt from radical right wing cult. They are desperated and will do or say anything to cut down Obama,
Too late. Those that are trying to bring down Obama are the sme blood of Nazis. Like Hannity and Limbaugh. United states is the home of many nations and thwre is the right to each individual to favor the one that can best take us out of the mess that the Bush administartion has driven our nation.

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Matt, Atlanta, GA — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:49:58 GMT

The American way of life, economy, jobs, livelihood are all under severe threat, and all these far-right thinking coons can do is look for any flimsy reason to scare the uninformed lot in their camp - to clutch on to their worn out hate rhetoric and divisive propaganda. Fear, fear, and more fear. Fear worked for the Bushes, twice, and now we are all paying for it. The American people have wizened up, and I am glad to see that the majority will not fall for it this time around!

Obama concedes mistake over Muslim outreach meeting

Randy Kimberling City Mo. — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:25:54 GMT

Come on! Muslims if they are Americans have the right to be heard and should be allowed to participate in our Democracy. I can't believe this reporter framed his headline to make it sound like Obama was there. This is not nearly as bad as McCain hiring Sadam Husseins lobbyist, a known criminal, to work on his transition team.