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JD59 · 02-17-2008, 06:47 PM

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - A convert to Islam stands an election victory away from becoming the second Muslim elected to Congress and a role model for a faith community seeking to make its mark in national politics.

Political newcomer Andre Carson is the Democratic nominee in a March 11 special election to succeed his late grandmother, Julia Carson, representing Indiana's 7th District. She died in December of lung cancer, and her grandson is seeking to fill out the rest of her sixth term, which expires at year's end.

Muslim with ties to Farrakhan may be headed to Congress (OneNewsNow.com)

chielgirl · 02-17-2008, 06:57 PM

No problem for me. We have a representative government and the person gets elected.

Manigault · 02-17-2008, 07:54 PM

Someone told me there were Jews in Congress, too. I once heard that a Catholic priest had been a member of Congress.

burdell · 02-17-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Manigault

Someone told me there were Jews in Congress, too. I once heard that a Catholic priest had been a member of Congress.

I'm SHOCKED! SHOCKED I say, SHOCKED!

doc1 · 02-17-2008, 10:00 PM

It's okay with me. I'm a male and don't chase guys so he can be a raging Islamic fundy and I'm still gold. No worries.

chielgirl · 02-17-2008, 11:21 PM

doc, why would make the point that he's probably a fundie? There is no evidence to indicate that is the case.

StuckPA · 02-18-2008, 07:58 AM

Then that's where Obama comes in,they use him to push their agenda then voila...we're a muslim country bowing to allah or being executed

burdell · 02-18-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by StuckPA

Then that's where Obama comes in,they use him to push their agenda then voila...we're a muslim country bowing to allah or being executed

Just make sure you check under the bed before turning in for the night, might be a few pinko-commie agitators still hangin' around

If Tailgunner Joe were alive today there's no doubt Islam would be his bogeyman of choice.

KevK · 02-18-2008, 08:34 AM

Andre Carson is not exactly a Muslim sounding name. Aren't they supposed to change their names to something like "Mohammed" or something? Aside from that, I don't have a problem with it. We really need more Muslims in Congress and even the Senate. There are more Muslims in the world than Christians.

StuckPA · 02-18-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by burdell

Just make sure you check under the bed before turning in for the night, might be a few pinko-commie agitators still hangin' around

If Tailgunner Joe were alive today there's no doubt Islam would be his bogeyman of choice.

Mock if you will but we shall see.