Photo of Obama Wearing Turban: Islamaphobia?

by Barry Artiste | February 26, 2008 at 12:15 am | 5320 views | 11 comments

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Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor

You know every once in a while people will accuse others putting on the "Pointy White Hat" of racism, when it is not racism, it is just a realization that some people of any race or culture are just complete asses, some deservedly so, some not. Come on we all do it at one point or another, I know I do.

A photo recently surfaced  of Obama wearing a turban in Africa.  Subtle accusations of Islam and Muslim affiliation by Political foes is certainly not Racism, but certainly childish political opportunism by others who are pissed Obama is taking up way too much room in the political sandbox.

Opportunism In this Post 911 World, shows all Politicians in the Playground are preying on the fear and scaremongering U.S. Public who view anyone who wears a Turban as a raging war bent enemy of the Free World. The Politicians are not coming right out and saying Obama is a Turban wearing Mujahdeen Terrorist, but the subtlety is there by posting a Photo for all the U.S. to see.

Obamas politicial foes of course are standing by Whistling, staring down and coyly toeing their foot in the schoolyard dirt, all innocent like, further enhance the effect of the photo, just by their silence, because in this instance for Politicians "Silence is truly Golden". 

Political Opponents not saying a word in Obamas defence, leads me to believe their non action indeed says it all !!

Let us visit, shall we ,other past and present world leaders, from Western Societies King and Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers to Celebrities who on occasion have taken in the local colour and flavour upon visiting another culture away from the U.S.    Such as a Turban, Veil, Robes, Yamaka etc.  Just because one wears an article out of respect for a country, do not indenture them or make them a follower of their beliefs.

One Photo of the Non Catholic Queen visiting the Catholic  Pope clearly shows the Queen in a black veil, Does this mean the Queen is now a Virtuous Catholic? Hell if this were true of all of us, then Halloween would see us as hedonistics to be burned at the friggin stake !!


Of course not, just as Obama wearing a turban and robe is a feverent follower of Islam.

I will endeavour to post photos, of everyone from Western Presidents , Queens to Prime Ministers  to Celebs in non western dress and guarantee you when their photos were posted, nary a word from anyone political party suggested they had turned their back on the Western Culture or beliefs for their occasional fashion choice.

I do know for a fact both Presidents Bush and Clinton have worn the Jewsish Yamaka as well. George Bush Senior has worn an Arab robe on one of his visits to Saudi Arabia as well. For the life of me I cannot find either, post 911 coincedience, perhaps.

No one has ever accused politically of these U.S. Presidents past or present of abandoning their Christan faith or packing up and moving to Israel or Saudi Arabia.

In Ending

Typical Whiny self lubricated Bleeding Heart Liberal Opponents now show their true colours as well as their like as ones who do not play fair even in their own democratic families.
Just on that basis alone, I for one feel they should be out of the race
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I am referring to the Human Race.

These Liberal Policitians may not be true blue racists, but then they are not above fostering it.  Thus, have forfeited their  bid to lead a  Nation.

My Final Thought
 I thought if not Republician McCain, but the Democrats,  Hillary would be a fine choice for President over Obama, but upon reflection, I feel she is a Twat!
Sorry for the language, but you know, when the name fits, it should be worn like a badge of honour.


U.S. Democratic rivals Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton are trading barbs over a photo of Obama dressed in traditional local garments during a visit to Kenya in 2006.

The Associated Press photo, which is circulating on the Internet, shows Obama wearing a white turban and a wraparound white robe. The garments were given to him by elders in Wajir, in northeastern Kenya.

Obama, whose late father was Kenyan, visited the country in 2006.

The gossip and news website the Drudge Report posted the photograph Monday, claiming it was being circulated by "Clinton staffers."

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Rob Peters
good stuff:

Thanks Barry, interesting column.  I agree that all the turban attention is petty if not borderline racist. 

Barry Artiste

Absurd, yes, as well as the Islamic Dress Obama was wearing, I will pretty much bet the farm, if Hillarys Hubby Bill Clinton was offered the opportunity to don such a dress I bet he would not hesitate, especially since he ruined that Blue Dress of Monicas a decade ago.

Guess one can see the differences in personalities and beliefs between Hillary and Bill, Bill seems to be coming up Roses in all this as compared to "Seig Heil" Hillary.  Bill, I feel is the most non racist individual in the world, he truly loves women of all flavours. I'd vote for him, though as a Real Right Wing Conservative that I am, I liked him.

dunkelberg

Does Bush holding hands with King Abdullah count? 

I share similiar feelings about this. 

Barry Artiste

Oh and Dunkelberg, lest we not forget the Arab Custom of  "Tender Kisses" on both cheeks upon arriving and leaving, certainly both men must be flaming inter racial homosexuals who should suffer the deadly and righteous punishment of the Big Hair Evangelists who will wage a Holy War on their houses of Lustful Sin.

 

Thanks Guys for your comments, if anyone else has photos of prominent people in non western garb please post it. 

matte

Is that a hole I see in Hillary's foot?

Yep, I think she just shot herself, and her prospects for the White House..... 

Barry Artiste

I'm just throwing this out there, but if she is out of the running, One wonders if Bill will stick around, after all wasn't it once said Hillary would forgive Bills indescretions if Bill helped her political career and drive to get into the white house?

Thanks for the comment Matte 

Maudie

All this talk about avoiding religion and race issues, then you can make a genderphobic comment calling Hillary a twat???!   I really need to counter that by saying if you think Hillary is a twat, then McCain and Obama are couple of dicks and see what a big mess all the dicks in the world have made of our planet!!  I'm voting for Hillary because she is a twat!! 

Barry Artiste

And Then theres Maude, and Then theres Maude !!

Maudie

It's Maudie with an "i" and not to be confused the Bea Arthur character.  Good article anyways despite your final comment.

Barry Artiste

I apologise if you took offence, I pretty much see humour in most things, and not meant to be offensive.

And I know your correct spelling of your name, it is just being from Quebec, Maudie means something entirely different in French, as most Canadians will attest who speak French, hence the Maude moniker. sorry  

 

Maudie

No apology necessary. I wasn't offended.  Interesting take on the name.  I'm just here for a little political sparring... :-)   I hope Hillary wins tomorrow!

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February 26, 2008 at 12:15 am by Barry Artiste, 5320 views, 11 comments

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