Who Is Barack Obama? 50 Things You Didn't Know

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Gin789 — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:09:05 GMT

This man may have been elected but he will never be president and if he is he will never be my president. This man was not born in this country and does not meet the requirments of the U.S. constitution. All his records have been sealed. Why? If he was born in the United States why not show a valid copy of his birth certificate. He can not that is why.

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MBDH — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:59:43 GMT

Amen Mr. T Bowser! I am still amazed by just how ignorant backwards people are in the 21st Century (people who aren't even smart enough to fake slang) and the levels they will sink to for their racist agendas.

Maybe they are just upset that the NEW president is better spoken, better educated, and a better human being over all...and that their white Texas idiot has got to step down as a dictator (or puppet dictator) and go back to the ranch.

News Flash y'all...the US has a higher ratio of ethnicity and women to white men. The future is upon us and embrace it or be trampled by it...either way it will still save your pathetic racist cracker asses. -M

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Mr. T Bowser — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:50:40 GMT

To the fake JAMAL DARNELL who posted that ignorant comment on this board.

It is such a shame that one has to reduce themselves to such methods to make black people look ignorant. Get a life because black people don't even talk like that. The most hardened thug on the streets would be considered a wuss if he even dreamed of using that type of slang! It's really pathetic. We know what your agenda is and it didn't work.

Go Barack Obama!!!!

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nay nay — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:58 GMT

FUCKINg MOther FUCK HE HAD TO TELL ME THAT HED B THE PREZ ADANT WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYy

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kevin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:58:56 GMT

there is already a b-ball court on the white house grounds. half court, anyway

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MANDii Bby — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:39:27 GMT

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Psydan — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:31:35 GMT

lol, who can't see that Jamal's comment was just satire, and even think it was just bad trolling?

"5. Arabic will now be the official United States language. Whites will speak only when spoken to, and only in either Arabic or Ebonics. The word "Black" must always be capitalized."

All whites must speak in Arabic or Ebonics? That's satire folks, come on. Can't blame people though, this is the internet, hard to convey proper sarcasm or satire.

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AMBER COURSEY — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:34:56 GMT

JAMAL DARNELL... your ignorant TRASH!

Especially to refer to WHITE PEOPLE AS "STUPID CRACKA WHITES"

Someone needs to slap you! I WOULD LOVE TO BE THAT PERSON!

Obama is going to be a great and needs the respect from American's regardless if they like him or not seeing as how he is going to be president anyways.

If your opinions on the election or anything to do with politics is based on race.... GO BACK TO YOUR MUSLIM COUNTRY!

& IF YOUR MUSLIM DICK IS HANGING THAT LOW SHOVE IT IN YOUR MOUTH BECAUSE YOUR BULLSHIT ISN'T WELCOME! you racist FUCK!

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Nicolas Coursey — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:25:02 GMT

@ Fact Nazi,

thanks for the info....i didnt know...which is why i said "can anyone tell me....

thanks again tho

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Johnny — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:52:46 GMT

As a conservative I am, of course, disappointed in the outcome of the election. As I am sure you others would be if the outcome were reversed. As an American and a veteran, I will support our new President with all my might. I must pray that he has the strength, courage, and conviction to do what is necessary to carry our nation forward and do what is right for our future. The people I believe in are those who do not hate, but rather work together for a better America. Godspeed, Mr. President!

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Bibi — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:48:13 GMT

Posetive Political Ambition!

Just like ask the Universe and belive in what you are asking for and you get it!Good for Him and his familly not forgeting his Wife has a head in her sholders,So send him good (Qi) or energy to PERFORM AND ACT FOR THE BEST OF ALL OF US!

Remember Energy flows where Attention goes!

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Kenny — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:06:49 GMT

ok are you guys blind? It is clear that Jamal Darnell is just posting a bit of satire that is poking fun at all of Fox News' insane fear mongering ideas. Obviously all of the ideas in this letter are insane but thats why its funny, because its all stuff fox has said about Obama during the last couple of years. Chill out a little and let yourselves laugh.

The fact that none of you has seen this "letter" for what it is shows that you too have been paying way to much attention to the media. But heres a news flash: He won! So stop being so defensive and just enjoy that fact

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trix — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:06:13 GMT

James B.

I got this article from the Huffington post and state that in the opening sentence. The article in the Telegraph and Huffington Post are by the same author.

I was at dinner and enjoying all of your comments. I wasn't moderating, I was letting you all enjoy your right to your opinion.

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Sassmo — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:05:18 GMT

Actually, according to his book, "Audacity of Hope," his first date with Michelle was a picnic.

Also, I wish this list would have mentioned his penchant for tech and the Internet, beyond the quip about his Blackberry. I'm really excited to see the outcome of our nation's first Chief Technology Officer.

According to Change.gov, before it was edited for brevity and Biden's name was added, he had some pretty liberal views on Net Neutrality too. Hopefully he sees all those ideas to fruition.

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Grady — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:45:04 GMT

Agreed Modvavet.

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Modvavet — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:22:19 GMT

I actually believe that Darnell's piece was, most likely, a rather excellent piece of satire. After all, the best satire is the kind where a significant portion of the audience doesn't REALIZE that it's satire. It might even be Colbert :P

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Tug — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:58:10 GMT

He spends way too much money on haircuts. :]

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JamesB — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:40:10 GMT

This article was stolen from the Telegraph:

www.telegraph.co.uk/.../Barack-Obama-The-50-facts-you-might-not-know.html

Have you no shame?

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Grady — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:08:40 GMT

lol Darnell was funny, so long as he was poking fun at what people like Sean Hannity think.

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Geoff — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:27:59 GMT

Darnell can't be a black man. To be sure, he very well could be an ignorant democrat. Republican does NOT equal racist. Unfortunately, the "Darnell" character can't even feign Ebonics.

I wouldn't vote for Obama based on the fact his world view is completely different than my own. I think he's inexperienced, and ill-equipped to lead the country. I don't agree with his economic views. I don't agree with his social views. I don't agree with him on almost anything. In many ways, he's just Bush's third term. More disastrous policies from an inexperienced man who is at the whim of his advisers. What's left after a big change? The status quo. I just hope the dems don't screw up the country too badly. They talk a good populist game, but a good populist game is easy to agree with and terrible to implement. It's okay, I'll get out my hammer and sickle, too. Just tell me what I'm getting. I'll sit on my ass for the next four years.

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Dave U — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:20:27 GMT

WOW, "Jamal Darnell" is a most definitely a while trash republican red neck. He's speaking their language (racism, hatred, intolerance, ignorance)...

Please sir, get a life or take your own. Thanks.

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Fact Nazi — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:00:12 GMT

@ Nicolas Coursey: Just a friendly reminder to research before you make a statement (not that I disagree with your sentiments but here's my chance to be a pretentious prick on the interwebz :P) The Swahili language arose out of the mingling of Bantu speaking Africans with Arabs, along with a few other groups such as the Portuguese. The Swahili culture was likewise a fusion of African and Arabic elements and spread hand in hand with Islam along the east African coast. So the two are related, quite intimately as a matter of fact.

And now back to your regularly scheduled flame wars.

PS Darnell IS a moron.

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jon — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:52:31 GMT

Thanks for the list! It would be great if you provided citations, just for further information, not because of any doubts.

Cheers!

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Nicolas Coursey — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:22:06 GMT

Jamal Darnell is obviously not a real person, and if (he) is, he makes other black men look bad. He is a prime example of where stereotypes come from. Some say blacks are ignorant. I don't agree with that, but when you have someone like him make comments like that, and post them in battered English (if you can even call it English), people begin to portray the whole race as ignorant.

Fact Check : If you look up Nigger in the dictionary, nowhere does it say anything about a black person. It may mention it to be a derogatory term for African Americans, but the definition of Nigger is (not verbatim sorry) an ignorant person. With that being said, a Nigger could be black or white.

I voted for Barack Obama. People associate "Barack" with Islam, or Muslim religon. But in one of the fifty things you didn't know, Barack is a Swahili word meaning "Blessed". Can you tell me where the Swahili language has any association with Muslim beliefs?

Fact Check: Obama's father was Kenyan, and his mother Hawaiian. His name is more than likely father's choice. His Father left him and his mother in Hawaii to return to Kenyan to try to better the country. His mother couldn't handle the distance, and lack of communication. She moved Obama and his siblings to Indonesia, where she married an Indonesian man. Obama lived most of his early childhood in Indonesia, eventually returning to Hawaii, where he lived with his grandmother. Obama is also a Christian. He never once said he was going to swear in on the Quar'an, The Muslim holy book.

America is the land of the free. I fight for those rights. I am an American Airman in the United States Air Force. All of the things that Obama "said" in the false email could never happen. The President can write up a bill, but ultimately Congress and the Senate have the ultimate power on deciding what will become a Law. Those things posted would never make it. Freedom of Religion is another right we have as Americans. So number 3 of the "email" would never happen either. I think i've said my peace.

Thank You,

Nicolas Coursey

USAF

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yobaba — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:20:45 GMT

As always on sites like this, the comment section is often much more interesting and educational than whatever article comes first, and although this is a kicky kind of list, the comment section certainly dies not "disappoint" - even though it seems whatever moderator is assigned here is out to lunch. It really is a shame that people cannot have intelligent discourse without having to put up with the juvenile I-want-my-15-seconds-of-fame crap we find here. Troubling but sadly not surprising. I agree that people like this are the ones who 'lost' the election for the Republicans in '06 and again this year - and will likely keep the GOP out of serious contention for several years to come. Yay.