[Mishmash] Geico Gecko

[Fred Atkinson]

    I just don't believe that this country is ready to elect someone with Muslim ties, in view of Muslim ties to 9/11.  

    Regards, 



                                                            Fred 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Carole 
  To: Mishmash 
  Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 10:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Geico Gecko


        i really don't believe that i am defending osamabama - but you have a couple things wrong.  he WAS muslim - his father is muslim and he did attend a madras (sp?) until i think the 4th or 6th grade when he moved to hawaii with his mother.  he then or sometime later converted to christianity.  he has not changed his name.  now - that is all i'm gonna say to defend him.  there are far more urgent reasons for him to not be president than his muslim background - but i must say, i don't want anyone in the white house who even has a  small amount muslim background.   

        -------Original Message-------

        From: Susan Flewelling
        Date: 1/5/2008 8:36:47 AM
        To: Mishmash
        Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Geico Gecko

        At 04:33 AM 1/5/08, you wrote:
        >OK, so after a very small first round it looks like we've got an Obama/McCain thing building.
        >
        >Looks like I'm voting for the Geico Gecko.
        >

        I know I shouldn't feel this way, but even with a border separating us, I find the thought of a muslim in the White House very disturbing.  Also, did I not read somewhere in the mists of time that Obama had originally been Christian and had abandoned his given names to take a name in keeping with his muslim faith?  On the evening news yesterday he said that his father is/was from Kenya where muslims are strong.  Years ago I wouldn't have given any of this a second thought now it causes me great concern.

        Susan
        Calgary


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