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Old 03-04-2008, 01:30 PM   #68 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
I have never heard this issue addressed outside of political internet forums and it is always brought up by right-wing, reactionary racists. Which is just as likely to make someone see Obama in a more positive light than a more negative one. I've never heard this question brought up as a means of better understanding Obama as a person and a candidate. It is a ploy to discredit him.
I'll make the caveat that I know pan isn't a right-wing, reactionary racist, but him aside, I couldn't agree more. I'm still having difficulty understanding why it is an issue to anyone, present company included.
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