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April 11, 2008 at 12:40:47

Hey Bill, You Want Obama's Foreign Policy? Here's Your (Obama's) Foreign Policy, Right Here!

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Ever since Barack Obama appeared to be a real presidential possibility, the far right conservative talk show hosts, along with far-right independent, Bill O'Reilly, have said that Obama is about platitudes with no real policy.

I realize that the crack research teams on these shows may have not yet figured out the secret code for finding Barack Obama's website, but after months of trying out endless combinations of letters, numbers and symbols, or what we in the decoding biz call "sipherin'," I discovered that if you key in the letters, "B-a-r-a-c-k-O-b-a-m-a" (all in that order) followed by a "." and the designation, "com", you'll be transferred to a website which purports to hold the key to understanding Obama's policies, all of which are portrayed as words within structured sentences.

While I wasn't able to consume the entire concept of "reading" all of it, since Mr. O'Reilly again wrote in his column today

"...we simply don't know what the Senator's overall world view is. His rhetoric on Iraq and other trouble spots remains rooted in the past, and he has not yet clearly defined his future strategy."

Fortunately, I was able to copy and paste what the site calls "Barack Obama's Plan"...whatever that means, for Bill.

It's listed below and since I'm sure O'Reilly and the other Lords of Loud are far to busy to go all through the work of finding this or that site or, for that matter, this column, would you all mind forwarding it to oreilly@foxnews.com. Thanks. I'm sure Bill, crack journalist that he is, will be forever indebted.

Barack Obama's Plan

Ending the War in Iraq

In 2005, he called for a phased withdrawal of our troops;
In 2006, he called for a timetable to remove our troops, a political solution within Iraq, and aggressive diplomacy with all of Iraq's neighbors;
In January 2007, he introduced legislation in the Senate to remove all of our combat troops from Iraq by March 2008.
In September 2007, he laid out a detailed plan for how he will end the war as president.

Bring Our Troops Home: Obama will immediately begin to remove our troops from Iraq. He will remove one to two combat brigades each month, and have all of our combat brigades out of Iraq within 16 months. Obama will make it clear that we will not build any permanent bases in Iraq. He will keep some troops in Iraq to protect our embassy and diplomats; if al Qaeda attempts to build a base within Iraq, he will keep troops in Iraq or elsewhere in the region to carry out targeted strikes on al Qaeda.

Press Iraq's leaders to reconcile: The best way to press Iraq's leaders to take responsibility for their future is to make it clear that we are leaving. As we remove our troops, Obama will engage representatives from all levels of Iraqi society - in and out of government - to seek a new accord on Iraq's Constitution and governance. The United Nations will play a central role in this convention, which should not adjourn until a new national accord is reached addressing tough questions like federalism and oil revenue-sharing.

Regional Diplomacy: Obama will launch the most aggressive diplomatic effort in recent American history to reach a new compact on the stability of Iraq and the Middle East. This effort will include all of Iraq's neighbors - including Iran and Syria. This compact will aim to secure Iraq's borders; keep neighboring countries from meddling inside Iraq; isolate al Qaeda; support reconciliation among Iraq's sectarian groups; and provide financial support for Iraq's reconstruction.

Humanitarian Initiative: Obama believes that America has a moral and security responsibility to confront Iraq's humanitarian crisis - two million Iraqis are refugees; two million more are displaced inside their own country. Obama will form an international working group to address this crisis. He will provide at least $2 billion to expand services to Iraqi refugees in neighboring countries, and ensure that Iraqis inside their own country can find a safe-haven.
Iran

The Problem: Iran has sought nuclear weapons, supports militias inside Iraq and terror across the region, and its leaders threaten Israel and deny the Holocaust. But Obama believes that we have not exhausted our non-military options in confronting this threat; in many ways, we have yet to try them. That's why Obama stood up to the Bush administration's warnings of war, just like he stood up to the war in Iraq.

Opposed Bush-Cheney Saber Rattling: Obama opposed the Kyl-Lieberman amendment, which says we should use our military presence in Iraq to counter the threat from Iran. Obama believes that it was reckless for Congress to give George Bush any justification to extend the Iraq War or to attack Iran. Obama also introduced a resolution in the Senate declaring that no act of Congress - including Kyl-Lieberman - gives the Bush administration authorization to attack Iran.

Diplomacy: Obama is the only major candidate who supports tough, direct presidential diplomacy with Iran without preconditions. Now is the time to pressure Iran directly to change their troubling behavior. Obama would offer the Iranian regime a choice. If Iran abandons its nuclear program and support for terrorism, we will offer incentives like membership in the World Trade Organization, economic investments, and a move toward normal diplomatic relations. If Iran continues its troubling behavior, we will step up our economic pressure and political isolation. Seeking this kind of comprehensive settlement with Iran is our best way to make progress.

Renewing American Diplomacy

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Thomas RichardsThe world we create is the world we live in.

Obama and Islam

In Obama’s autobiography, "Dreams From My Father," Obama mentions studying the Koran and describes the public school as "a Muslim school." In fact Obama learned to recite the Quran in the Arabic language rather than his native language (Indonesian) at the time, which is accorded the highest value and status in the mindset of Islamic fundamentalist societies. Obama describes his new found "Christian" faith as: (1) Suspicious of dogma (2) Without any monopoly on the truth (3) Nontransferable to others (4) Infused with a big healthy dose of doubt, and (5) Indulgent of and compatible with all other religions.

On February 27th, speaking to Kristof of The New York Times, Barack Hussein Obama said the Muslim call to prayer is "one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at sunset."

In an interview with Nicholas Kristof, published in The New York Times, Obama recited the Muslim call to prayer, the Adhan, "with a first-class [Arabic] accent."

According to Islamic scholars, reciting the Shahada, the Muslim declaration of faith, makes one a Muslim. This simple yet profound statement expresses a Muslim's complete acceptance of, and total commitment to, the message of Islam. Obama chanted it with pride and finesse.

The Indonesian Times reports: "Barack Hussein Obama might have convinced some Americans that he is no longer a Muslim, but so far he has not convinced many in the world's most populous Muslim country who still see him as a Muslim and a crusader for Islam."

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by Thomas Richards (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 8 comments) on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 2:13:16 PM

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Sandy SandSandy Sand began her writing career while raising three children and doing public relations work for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training). That led to a job as a reporter for the San Fernando Valley Chronicle, a weekly publication in Canoga Park, California. In conjunction with the Chronicle, she broadcast a tri-weekly, 10-minute newscast for KGOE AM. Following the closure of the Chronicle, Sand became the editor of the Tolucan Times and Canyon Crier newspapers...

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What's your point?

Obama said the Muslim call to prayer is "one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at sunset."

If someone thinks the sound of the ram's horn is the most beautiful sound, does that mean he wants all male sheep killed for their horns? Does it mean that he wants to drive people around, because every new year Jews blow the chauffeur? Or does that mean that people who think bird calls are the most beautiful sounds in the world are master nest-builders?

In an interview with Nicholas Kristof, published in The New York Times, Obama recited the Muslim call to prayer, the Adhan, "with a first-class [Arabic] accent."

Omigawd! I can do a perfect Dracula. Does that mean I vant to saach yeer blaud?

According to Islamic scholars, reciting the Shahada, the Muslim declaration of faith, makes one a Muslim. This simple yet profound statement expresses a Muslim's complete acceptance of, and total commitment to, the message of Islam. Obama chanted it with pride and finesse.

Yeah. and I bet he can recite the Pledge of Allegience, the words to the Star Spangled Banner, the balcony scene from Romen and Juliet, one-liners from Animal House with the same pride and finesse.

The Indonesian Times reports: "Barack Hussein Obama might have convinced some Americans that he is no longer a Muslim, but so far he has not convinced many in the world's most populous Muslim country who still see him as a Muslim and a crusader for Islam."

Right. It's Obama's fault that a Taliban-sponsored rag lied and is three steps behind Fox News in accuracy? Idle specutlation on the part of the writer. Where are the facts or proof from either Obama's mouth actions?

Just because Bush, Pat Robertson and all the rest of the American right wing theological terrorists spout that crap that all Musims are American-hate mongers doesn't make it true.

That's like saying a bee stung me, therefore all bees are evil monsters to be exterminated.

by Sandy Sand (140 articles, 0 quicklinks, 193 diaries, 1360 comments) on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 3:04:37 PM

I Digg this

One of your best ironic snarks attacks!

by Sandy Sand (140 articles, 0 quicklinks, 193 diaries, 1360 comments) on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 3:07:23 PM

Emily saw her first article in print 71 years ago. Subsequently, twenty-six earned awards. Mike Lowry, Stew Udall, then Secretary of the Interior, read her work in Congress Recently, Emily stopped when a voice called, ?Wait, I know who you are!? The caller explained, ?When I was 6 years old and my brother was 12, we spent Sunday morning sprawled on his bed reading your column. Now when I can?t stand the world as it is, I read them again.Grasping Emily's hand, she whispered."Thank you.? In 19...

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emily horswillEmily saw her first article in print 71 years ago. Subsequently, twenty-six earned awards. Mike Lowry, Stew Udall, then Secretary of the Interior, read her work in Congress Recently, Emily stopped when a voice called, ?Wait, I know who you are!? The caller explained, ?When I was 6 years old and my brother was 12, we spent Sunday morning sprawled on his bed reading your column. Now when I can?t stand the world as it is, I read them again.Grasping Emily's hand, she whispered."Thank you.? In 19...

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Obama's PLan to stop the war

You forgot Obam's Plan to deal with Israel.

by emily horswill (6 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 66 comments) on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 8:35:44 AM

Geery lived off the grid for 15 years in an earth-sheltered, solar heated home, while his kids learned in school that solar energy isn't feasible. NAPTA hosts a page on Geery's foibles in education, and explains how he got his butt fired from a tenured teaching position. Here's a short clip of his most recent solar contraption; for more on that project, and Geery's contention that the Wright Brothers took a wrong turn, please visit his airship page (hyperblimp.com). Apparently, Geery is the only...

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Daniel GeeryGeery lived off the grid for 15 years in an earth-sheltered, solar heated home, while his kids learned in school that solar energy isn't feasible. NAPTA hosts a page on Geery's foibles in education, and explains how he got his butt fired from a tenured teaching position. Here's a short clip of his most recent solar contraption; for more on that project, and Geery's contention that the Wright Brothers took a wrong turn, please visit his airship page (hyperblimp.com). Apparently, Geery is the only...

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Thanks, Steve...

for this fine article.

I see now that I could have found it myself, and I'm embarrassed that I hadn't. I hope it gets spread far and wide, particularly given all the rumors about Obama's lack of specificity--and "nothing but hope"-- in his talks!

For any "Muslim worriers" out there, I can only say that I've taught many of them in my sixth grade class, and I've been nothing but honored to know them. The young lady who came direct to my class from Afghanistan several years ago, completely fluent in four languages, was the best student I ever had. She has communicated maybe twice a year since then, and though she one time did tell me if she was Sunni or Shiite (when I eventually asked), I have forgotten the answer.

But I do know I am invited to her high school graduation (one year early, due to her hard work), and I absolutely intend to be there. I can only speak from my heart that you are unlikely to find a more beautiful person.

by Daniel Geery (26 articles, 58 quicklinks, 121 diaries, 689 comments) on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 9:05:16 AM