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fee_sweetie
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 11:30:22
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Originally posted by Hiz Princess
Don't apologies your post made me smile you have a point, though no offense I don't take the comments here as the views I actually meant. I know though other discussions and from political commentators there are realistic expectations, however I don't think the people that are looking for world change will be disappointed. Hes inherited a mess the only way is up any progress will be signaled as achievement by most.
I do however delight in the fact that he has attracted those members of society that have never taken any interest in politics before he has proven to many that if you reach high enough you can achieve.
Indeed, he definately is a great icon especially for Mixed Race children in the world, especially my bubba  , and proof that anything in life is possible with hard work and determination. Fiona xx |
"Religion is an insult to human dignity. Without it you'd have good people doing good things + evil people doing evil things but for good people to do evil things it takes religion"- Richard Dawkins |
Edited by - fee_sweetie on 22 Jan 2009 11:37:22 |
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jambo
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 12:42:57
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i watched the event in th epeace of my own home, it spoke volumes to me.
ONE THIS MAN IS ARTICULATE, let no one be under any illuation that he cannot speak. to make that speech with what seemed like no NOTES, shows a man of thought.
TWO he made a note to the MUSLIM world, make peace/lets talk, or otherwise suffer the consquences. TO MEE THAT MEANS TO SOME countries get your house in order.
HE has made a stand on this by ordering action regarding the closing down of guatammo bay, that will be viewed by the world as a LONG OVER DUE MOVE, what happens to the prisoners has to be determined but he has made a point.
websites.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/obama_inauguration/7843864.stm
he is calling for talks between israel/middle east leaders
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/obama_inauguration/7842169.stm
It said the president had telephoned four Middle Eastern leaders - President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel, King Abdullah of Jordan and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
"He used this opportunity on his first day in office to communicate his commitment to active engagement in pursuit of Arab-Israeli peace," the statement said.
AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO NEED A DAILY FIX, PUT THIS IN YUOR DIARIES, a webpage for the first 100 days of new prsident life
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7834460.stm
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mbay
Germany
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 15:38:10
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gawker: Obama Repeats Oath Without Bible
Barack Obama knew his mangled presidential oath would be used against him forever, so he made America's comically inarticulate chief justice and some reporters come to a do-over party.
Trouble is, Obama apparently forgot to ask Roberts to bring a Bible. Roberts, who can't tie his shoes or be trusted with sharp objects, obviously can't remember on his own, and Obama damn sure doesn't keep that particular book handy. So everyone just stood in a semi-circle (read: crescent shape, probably pointing toward Mecca) and enjoyed a secular humanist swearing-in, to which God was not invited.
"We decided it was so much fun . . . " Obama joked to the reporters, waiting for Roberts (LATE?). Asked if he was ready by Roberts, Obama replied "I am, and we're going to do it very slowly."
From tonight's pool report:
Justice Roberts with a staff member, Robert Gibbs, David Axelrod, Greg Craig, a WH Photographer and POTUS
Also four reporters: st pete, bloomberg, ap and reuters.
Some of you have asked and no, michelle obama was not there.
When we walked into Map Room, obama was on the couch, and roberts was in a chair to his left. For the swearing in, obama and roberts stood across room from where they had sat, with us and staff in loose semicircle. UPDATE: ...There was No Bible.
This should shut those strict-constructionist atheists right up.
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black orchid
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 19:09:54
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well..............
I think Obama is a "closet atheist" |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 19:34:05
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I doubt it with a second given name of Hussein  |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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dylanGER
Germany
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 19:55:05
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Originally posted by black orchid
well..............
I think Obama is a "closet atheist"
No, I think he is a liberal christian and humanist.
But if you look closly at american christianity were its all
only about "making money" even God would be an atheist |
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look -
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fullfill the book - BOB MARLEY |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 19:58:35
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| Praise the Lord |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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dylanGER
Germany
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 20:01:02
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How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look -
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fullfill the book - BOB MARLEY |
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dylanGER
Germany
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 12:09:56
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http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/
The Obameter: Tracking Obama's Campaign Promises
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How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look -
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fullfill the book - BOB MARLEY |
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serenata
Germany
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Posted - 26 Jan 2009 : 11:04:46
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Originally posted by dylanGER
No, I think he is a liberal christian and humanist.
But if you look closly at american christianity were its all
only about "making money" even God would be an atheist
Right, dylanGer! At least I would say that the US concept of religiosity is far away from mine, though I am still a member of the 'corrupt' Roman Catholic Church... |
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dylanGER
Germany
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Posted - 26 Jan 2009 : 15:07:31
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I have been living during my young years for 2 years in the USA, California.
There are 100ds of different protestant churches, many of them split
because someone finds a "better truth".
I was born in the Lutheran Church, later became a Baptist and now
I am outside the religious system, no member of any church.
Within the years I became critical to any "written religion".
But even the bible says: The word divides, but the Spirit sets us free
and brings unity.
All religions are "men made". |
How long shall they kill our prophets
While we stand aside and look -
Some say it's just a part of it
We've got to fullfill the book - BOB MARLEY |
Edited by - dylanGER on 26 Jan 2009 15:09:01 |
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