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Al Qaeda's History of Racism
democracyarsenal.org — Evan Kholmann provides more context into Zawahri's racist comments about Obama by reviewing some of Al Qaeda's past racist actions: Clearly, Al-Qaida is seeking to undermine the surge of popularity and enthusiasm for the Obama victory that has spread throughout the developing world, and particularly in Africa -- where Al-Qaida has strong vested interests in at least two ongoing military conflicts. There certainly are ways to accomplish this -- as was demonstrated by Al-Qaida's skillful use of imagery of Barack Obama at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. However, ...

Say They Want You Successful, but That ain't the Case, You Livin Large, Your Skin Is Dark, They Flash a Light In Your Face*
Obsidian Wings — ... Evan Kohlmann offers some further insight into the issue of al-Qaeda leader Ayman Zawahiri's racially charged critique of President-elect Obama: ...

AQ's Race Problem
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan — Evan Kohlmann discusses Al-Qaida's racist comments: Clearly, Al-Qaida is seeking to undermine the surge of popularity and enthusiasm for the Obama victory that has spread throughout the developing world, and particularly in Africa -- where Al-Qaida has strong vested interests in at least two ongoing military conflicts. There certainly are ways to accomplish this -- as was demonstrated by Al-Qaida's skillful use of imagery of Barack Obama at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. However, by indulging in divisive labels such as "House Slave" or ...

Remainders: Selling Alaska
Ben Smith's Blog — McCain likes the Napolitano pick. (And not just because of his re-elect.) Kamen says Iowa player Jackie Norris will be Michelle's CoS. Beaumont too. Anita Dunn stays out. Manny Diaz is Mentioned. Palin sells Alaska. Ayman Al-Zawahiri, gaffe machine. And one of the great, mad New York election mechanics, Joe Gentili, dies.