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Originally posted by scrubsnstuffkim
Do you think he should have spoken up before now?
Originally posted by jibeho
One question puzzles me regarding Obama and Ayers. Why does Obama refer to Ayers as a "guy who lives on my street" and yet Ayers refers to Obama as a family friend in the new afterword of his republished book. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
This is a guy who lives in my neighborhood, who's a professor of English in Chicago, who I know and who I have not received some official endorsement from. He's not somebody who I exchange ideas from on a regular basis.
And the notion that somehow as a consequence of me knowing somebody who engaged in detestable acts 40 years ago when I was 8 years old, somehow reflects on me and my values, doesn't make much sense, George.
The fact is, is that I'm also friendly with Tom Coburn, one of the most conservative Republicans in the United States Senate, who during his campaign once said that it might be appropriate to apply the death penalty to those who carried out abortions.
Do I need to apologize for Mr. Coburn's statements? Because I certainly don't agree with those either.
Originally posted by jibeho
reply to post by davion
So why does Ayers declare Obama to be a family Friend?
The sentiment is clearly not mutual between them. Obama is saving face.
Originally posted by HunkaHunka
reply to post by jibeho
Thats an easy one. If I was releasing a book, I'd try to tie myself to Obama as well.
Great publicity.
Originally posted by Marcus Calpurnius
Why in the ell is a unrepentant terrorist given access to our children's education?
Originally posted by Marcus Calpurnius
Why isn't Obama doing something about it and instead, helping it.
Originally posted by Marcus Calpurnius
reply to post by redmage
Its just very telling tat the left seems to not care about hatred and violence as long as its a means to their ends. If this guy were an abortion clinic bomber, there is no way he would be accept at a university. Because he used violence to push left wing ideology, hes just fine with the "intellectuals" at university.