politico.com - 1/27/2009
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In Al-Arabiya interview, Obama presented a humble and conciliatory face to the Islamic world.
news.yahoo.com - 1/27/2009
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news.yahoo.com —
Politico - President Barack Obama presented a humble
and conciliatory face of America to the Islamic world...
Monday in the first formal interview since he assumed office, stressing his own Muslim ties and hopes for a Palestinian state, and avoiding a ...
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Obama: U.S. not your enemy
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jihadwatch.org - 2/2/2009
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jihadwatch.org —
Free Speech Death Watch Update: Obama sends a
conciliatory letter to the Organization of the Islamic Conference,...
the foremost foe of free speech in the world today . "Obama says US can work with Muslims: OIC," from AFP , February 1 (thanks to Paul): ...
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Obama cozies up to the principal enemy of free speech in ...
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Obama Speaks to Al-Arabiya... Refuses to Link Islam to Terror--Says All Religions Have Extremists
Gateway Pundit —
In Indonesia alone, 19 million Muslims support violent jihad but Barack Obama told Al-Arabiya tonight that the problem is only with a few rogue Al-Qaeda terrorists. In a 2006 Pew international survey a majority of Muslims believe that Arabs are not behind the 9-11 and millions believe that violent attacks against civilians are acceptable. The Politico reported on Obama's interview with Al-Arabiya tonight: The interview ...
Hearts and minds
Political Animal —
... and partnership that America had with the Muslim world as recently as 20 or 30 years ago, there's no reason why we can't restore that. And that I think is going to be an important task'" The president also went to considerable lengths to drew a distinction between "extremist organizations" committed to violence and "people who may disagree with my administration and certain actions, or may have a particular viewpoint in terms of how their countries should develop." He added that his personal background -- "I have Muslim members of my family; I have lived in Muslim countries" ...
Obama to Muslims: We Heart You. Also, I Have a Muslim Family. Please Stop Killing Us, Okay?
The Sundries Shack —
unicorn-and-rainbow Well, that’s it, folks. The Muslims are going to lay down their arms and give us all hugs! President Obama has fixed the whole thing with his magical words of friendship! President Barack Obama presented a humble and conciliatory face of America to the Islamic world Monday in the first formal interview since he assumed office, stressing his own Muslim ties and hopes for a Palestinian state, and avoiding a belligerent tone — even when asked if America could “live with” an Iranian nuclear weapon.… “I have Muslim members of my family. I have lived in Muslim ...
Charm Offensive: Next Mission
Fraters Libertas —
... President Obama's popularity alone just might be enough to make formerly opposed foreign countries agree to start taking the rabble from Guantanamo Bay off of our hands. Still waiting on that to pay off. (tick tick tick tick tick) But I'm keeping hope alive. Now, we have a story on Obama's recent interview on an Arabic TV network. He addressed, among other things, our country's rather contentious relationship with Iran. The purpose , according to Politico: The interview with the Dubai-based Al-Arabiya Network was a dramatic piece of public diplomacy aimed at capitalizing on ...
What did we learn this week?
The Reaction —
... 1. Afghanistan? President Obama told the wider Muslim world, "The U.S. is not your enemy" in an Al-Arabiya TV interview. One of President Obama's principles is that we must win the hearts and minds of moderate Muslims, and of Afghans. This will certainly be a good first step. ...
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thewashingtonnote.com 1/27/2009 —
Barack Obama's decision to give his first sit down, formal presidential interview with Al-Arabiya is really inspired. He is "Mr. Engagement." And this is a darned impressive move.
He is opening the door to new possibilities. I am going to ...
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