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Obama and Odinga in Kenya: The True Story.
African Press International ^ | August 8, 2008 | Paula Abeles

Posted on 10/11/2008 3:26:52 AM PDT by old patriot

"Obama’s partisan support for Odinga was considered so transparent, that the Kenyan Government spokesman, Alfred Matua, complained of political posturing to aid Odinga’s election chances: “It is very clear that the senator has been used as a puppet to perpetuate opposition politics,”(“Walking The World Stage” Newsweek 9/11/06)

“. . . We have evidence that ODM [Odinga’s party] politicians and local leaders actively fomented some post-election violence,” Georgette Gagnon, acting Africa director for the New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW), said on Thursday.” (Violence We Fled was Planned, Say Kenyan Refugees” Ibid)

. . . Perhaps most troubling is Odinga’s links to Islamic extremists in Kenya. According to Voice of America and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya, on 8/29/07, Odinga signed a secret agreement (exposed 11/27) with Sheikh Abdullah Abdi of the National Muslim Leaders Forum (NAMLEF) in which he agreed to institute Islamic law in exchange for Abdi’s support (eakenya.org)–thereby potentially disenfranchising and curtailing the liberties of millions of Christian Kenyan women. Further, he promised that Muslims suspected of terrorism would be safe from extradition—thereby establishing a ‘safe haven’ for terrorists in Kenya.

". . . At no point has Senator Obama tried to distance himself from Odinga. Odinga visited Obama on a fundraising tour of the US in 2007 and it is believed that political strategist Dick Morris assisted in Odinga’s presidential campaign- gratis- at Obama’s request (Morris only acknowledged the suggestion came through “mutual friends”). (“Bridges Burned in US, Political Kingmaker Hits Africa” ABC News 11/20/2007) Odinga has claimed that he and Obama speak regularly and whether this is true or not– the similarities between their campaigns are startling. (“Kenya Tests New Style of Politicking” The Washington Post, 12/22/2007)"

(Excerpt) Read more at africanpress.wordpress.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; africa; issues; itstheeconomystupid; kenya; muslims; obama; odinga; terrorists
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To: proudofthesouth

I believe that we should pray for this program, that it will draw large audiences and move the hearts of all who watch it. In addition, I believe that we should be praying for the personal protection and safety of Sean Hannity. These are nasty people to be on the wrong side of at any time.


21 posted on 10/11/2008 9:31:17 AM PDT by Bookwoman ("...and I am unanimous in this..")
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To: HerrBlucher; Osage Orange

Just pointing out that every time Morris makes a prognostication and says McCain is going to lose, many Freepers get all hysterical and announce that the game’s over, Morris is right, etc.

They may be trolls or they may not be. But a lot of people here are only too gullible when the pundit class/sneaky political activist cadre speaks.


22 posted on 10/11/2008 12:38:38 PM PDT by livius
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To: Bluebird Singing; RatsDawg

I would really like to know more about Morris’ involvement in the Odinga campaign (not to mention his involvement with Obama).


23 posted on 10/11/2008 12:39:38 PM PDT by livius
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To: livius
many Freepers get all hysterical and announce that the game’s over,

Panic and surrender is their hobby. It doesn't matter who predicts doom, the pantywaists will latch on to it and shriek. I think it must be an erotic experience for them.

24 posted on 10/11/2008 12:54:09 PM PDT by HerrBlucher
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To: patriot08

Don’t forget the Ayers/Hugo Chavez connection. World Education Forum in Venezuela.....

From Ayers own weblog

http://billayers.wordpress.com/2006/11/


25 posted on 10/11/2008 11:20:45 PM PDT by GOPbabe
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To: GOPbabe

THANKS.


26 posted on 10/11/2008 11:40:05 PM PDT by patriot08
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To: livius

I would too. Dick needs to sing.


27 posted on 10/12/2008 4:58:13 AM PDT by RatsDawg (I love Palin :))
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