Senator Obama was reportedly named after his father, Barack Hussein Obama, Sr.
The Senator’s first name, Barack, is a Swahili name that has its origins in the Arabic language. The original Arabic root of the name (B-R-K) means “blessed.” In Arabic, the root word is used in many other phrases to denote blessings and to describe people who are blessed:

Mabruk! = “Congratulations!”
Barakallah feek = “May God bless you”
Barakah = blessings from God (feminine version of the name)
Senator Obama’s middle name is Hussein, which was his grandfather’s first name. The name, of Arabic origin, means “good” or “handsome one.” It is common in Muslim cultures for children (both boys and girls) to have a middle name which directly connects them to their father or grandfather.
Senator Obama’s surname is not uncommon among the Luo tribe, one of the three largest ethnic groups in Kenya.

Doubles it is… Patience, dealing with the overwhelmingly under’informed, *alway* requires adult beverages to recharge the batteries. But when the under’informed refuse to read anything more than headlines, it may also require a keg chaser!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8SZvWzP58s&eurl=http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36370-the-fox-is-wrong-obama-version?utm_source=rgemail

and here is the war monger himself Cheny

“We believe he has, in fact, reconstituted nuclear weapons.”
—Vice President Dick Cheney on NBC’s Meet the Press, March 16, 2003

Then Rummy:
“I don’t believe anyone that I know in the administration ever said that Iraq had nuclear weapons.”
—Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, at a hearing of the Senate’s appropriations subcommittee on defense, May 14, 2003

want more???

I suggest you read that. Rapidly followed by the Iraq Perspective Study/Pentagon IV report (the READ THE FULL REPORT HERE link found at the top of this ABC news story)…

…and when you’re done – and ONLY when you’re done – THEN get back to us about those “lies” you parrot from DNC talking points. Until you have that data under your belt, your comments are really nothing more than emotional venting. Understandable with your son in the line of fire. But I’m sure he’d better appreciate an informed Mom.

And right on, Wordsmith… INRE Bin Laden’s escape. They called for a truce during Tora Bora, where Bin Ladin used the quiet to steal into the night, back into Pakistan to a convenient hole in the wall located in the tribal militants back yard.

If anyone dropped the ball, it was those who not only think we should negotiate with militants, but actually buy into their truces… which are nothing more than a “regroup” moment for further warfare.

Can anyway say “what’s up in Palestine, Jimmah??”

I hold BUSH accountable for plotting how he would convince (LIE to) congress it was necessary.

sky, how did Bush lie to congress? What did he say that was a lie?

Did bin Laden escape, or did we let him get away by Bush “taking his eye off the ball”?

“The truth is that a close relationship with a white supremacist pastor and a friendly relationship with an abortion clinic bomber would, by themselves, torpedo a conservative candidate running for president. There is an enormous double standard at play here, one rooted in the fawning regard many journalists have for Barack Obama. They have a deep, even emotional, investment in his candidacy.”

My gawd, look at how the press has tried to create and exaggerate relationships re Sen McCain and his quasi alleged lobbyist affair. Somehow or another that deserves being looked into, and Sen Obama’s relationships to a racist anti-Americans/Al Queda sympathizing “reverend” and to known terrorists doesn’t warrant a question? Gosh, I’m sorry…I bet that sounded…

…”bitter”

at least I’m not out of bounds in the assertion:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120891044439036617.html?mod=rss_opinion_main

Machiavelli.

Apparently your brand of christianity is better than others… (not) excuuuuuuuuuse me for pointing that out!!!!

Obama was lead to christ by Rev. Wright….

Skye… forgot to mention INRE your “forgot to finish the job” in Afghanistan comment.

UN/NATO has been in full charge of Afghanistan’s national security since July 2006. If you remember current events, the escalation of violence also began in that same time period.

Prior to that, the UN and NATO forces still held command over most of the country, save a few areas patrolled by the US. The most violent, of course, because of the joke that passes for NATO rules of engagement.

My point? You cannot blame failures in Afghanistan on the US or our military. We did exactly what the DNC and most the of the country wanted. We put it into the int’l hands of the UN and NATO. If you wish to assign blame, first look at the UN, then look at the US electorate who insists time after time that we get “int’l support”. It is yet one more lesson for the history books that if you want a job done right, don’t give it to the UN or NATO.

I take no offense at your “questionable – at best” response. Tho I truly wish you’d apply that same healthy skepticism equally to your own party and candidates.

I have provided the link to the UNMOVIC report for you to read yourself. (see 4/21/08 at 1:13pm post above)

Also, Sada did not want to write Saddam’s Secrets, but was convinced that the US needed to know the truth in light of all the poo poo’ing for political posturing going on.

He’s a fascinating character and makes for a good read. I highly recommend it. The man’s brother is the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad. He’s been pressuring him to cop to the truth of receiving a portion of Saddam’s hidden treasures. However Bashar knows that would not only put him in disfavor with the Syrian higher echelons, but put his life in danger. So I’m not holding my breath.