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We've all heard the rumors about Obama and him being a Muslim. Those I believe are simply that - Rumors. I am not an Obama fan but I hate to see even him be unfairly characterized or blatantly lied about.

Frankly, if he were a Muslim it wouldn't make a difference to me. This would be true if I supported him and as is the case now, when I don't. The only thing that would concern me is if this rumor were more than a rumor. Then I would have to question why he would ever lie about such an issue. I don't believe that's the case and can only hope he wins or loses (Preferable loses) based on rational thought.

Unfortunately, given human nature evidenced by posts like the one earlier, race religeon, sex, etc... will continue to taint this election and other elections in the future. Phrases such as the white or black chuch, white, black, female, or Christian vote, etc.. have dominated the primaries and will continue to do so. Then there's the politically motivated, bullshit infested web sites, newspapers, etc... that propogate even more disinformation and finally we have people too lazy, biased or both to actually think for themselves. It's a wonder we've evolved even this far.

Tom,

fully understand the American position after 9/11, and visiting the ground zero site and memorial was one of the most emotional things i've done.

My point is that we shouldn't bring Obama's religion or up bringing , or McCains religion or up bringing into the debate. I think that scare mongering by using what has happened in the past, and the small minority of extemists that exist today, is creating paranio amongst the ordinary Americans.

Did you actually try to think? That must have been very confusing.

I remember John (Breck Boy) Edwards having that problem w/hedge funds.... ...during the primary.

You feel like Obama then, no talk of terrorism should be discussed, as it's fearmongering?

But you see what happens with the found money and why it is not creating jobs.

Hey Missy. Let's keep the claws in.

You still have not answered those questions...

My my....getting testy today. Go apply for a college grant maybe?

Opal,

I was talking about this comment:

20% of the nations population (The wealthy) are paying 63.5% of the nations federal taxes.

80% of the nations population (The middle and lower income classes) are paying 36.5% of the nations federal taxes.

This seems more than fair to the middle and lower income taxpayer(s) Granted, taxes, finance, etc... are complicated and this article. Perhaps I am missing something.

I do agree with the idea that the wealthy should contribute more but at the same time, I think they are already doing a lot more than a majorty of the nation is. At what point is it enough?

This is a synopsis of the article you posted on income tax cuts to the rich. And again I ask, How much is enough?

I'm not speaking for anyone else, but my guess is 100%

This is one of the questions I was refering to as well as how additional taxes to corporate america is going to help the little guy or Outsourcing...

Been waiting all afternoon....

no problems with a good debate on each candidates policy towards terroisms, Iraq, Iran Afganastan, but base the debate on what each candidate has to offer, not on bullsh*t about an individuals childhood, religion or wife.

No need to get the claws out, just trying to understand the logic?

I am getting a "DUODENAL PAIN"
Just more Socialism in here than in the Former USSR in 70 years,than anybody can stomach

That's a good perspective, but sometimes we want to know what makes the person that they are...how they developed their values.


Wives are fair game, if they get into the political fray.... JMO

If that pain persists, please take a couple of asprin and go to bed

Is that the exact numbers Sparky? I think it is a like 30 something of the top wealthiest and 50 percent of the wealhiest pay the most but still those cuts are trillions of dollars based on the tax rate code and they didn't work and wasn't needed as much by the wealthiest. And that money does have to be paid back.