The new slur: Calling Obama the "M" word
The English language doesn’t lack for things to call politicians you don’t like. Why, then, of all of the things he (or she) could have called President Obama, was “Muslim” chosen?
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The new slur: Calling Obama the “M” word
The English language doesn’t lack for things to call politicians you don’t like. Why, then, of all of the things he (or she) could have called President Obama, was “Muslim” chosen?
Sun-Times: U.S. oversteps boundary
I read Neil Steinberg’s Oct. 3 column, “Suddenly they trust Obama to kill people.” I appreciate that he pointed out that the murder of Anwar al-Awlaki’s violates the Constitution.
Obama, Please Follow the Congressional Democrats’ Lead
A wave of hope flowed through me after I read, “Democrats may probe secret CIA program” in your July 13 issue. I am glad that some of the Democratic lawmakers are planning to dig deeper into the CIA’s practices and the Bush Administration’s counter-terrorism methods.
The Free Lance-Star: Time for a break from the neocons
WASHINGTON–History has shown on more than one occasion that what might be clear to most of us may not seem so obvious to the Bush administration.
Media Monitors Network: America, Welcome to Martial Law?
Moments ago President Bush signed the Military Commission Act into law, stating “This bill provides legal protections that ensure our military and intelligence personnel will not have to fear lawsuits filed by terrorists simply for doing their jobs.
Washington Report on Middle Eastern Affairs: Chicagoans Demand Cease-Fire in Israel-Lebanon War
MORE THAN 2,000 Arab Americans, Muslims and anti-war demonstrators rallied in front of Chicago’s Tribune Plaza July 22 to ask President George W. Bush to call for a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
Alternet: Muslim Charities Struggle to Stay Open
In the years since 9/11, the government has continued to shut down local Muslim aid organizations that have never been convicted of a crime. Is this Bush’s idea of a ‘faith-based initiative’?
ABC 7: Area Muslim leaders working with federal officials (Transcript/Video)
Opinions are divided in the Chicago-area’s Muslim community about the impact of the terror plot arrests. Some fear a backlash. Others are more hopeful.
Orlando Sentinel: Buying enemies for U.S.
‘It’s really sad where people are willing to take innocent life . . . As a matter of fact, it’s pathetic,” President Bush said in a recent press conference. He went on to state, “Israel has a right to defend herself. Every nation must defend herself against terrorist attacks and the killing of innocent life. It’s a necessary part of the 21st century.”
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