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in one swoop, America became the country where everything is possible, an example to the world and it made possible a chance to repair the damage done by President Bush two terms in office. Barak Obama andthe wave of victorious democrats candidates that won will try to revise, correct or repeal some of the most egregious laws that have been passed under the Bush Administration and Republican Congress, such as Patriot Act and others.
 in one swoop, America became the country where everything is possible, an example to the world and it made possible a chance to repair the damage done by President Bush two terms in office. Barak Obama andthe wave of victorious democrats candidates that won will try to revise, correct or repeal some of the most egregious laws that have been passed under the Bush Administration and Republican Congress, such as Patriot Act and others.
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Slawi
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To Mehdi H. Thank you for the link,it's important that we Moroccans living in the U.S. take part in the democratic process going on. We should organize and reach out to organizations like November 5.2008. I followed online Mr. Nader presidential campaign, I also had the chance and the honor to meet with him briefly during a meeting he held in New-York, we could see on his face the bitterness of a man who served and still serve his country with great honor and dignity, thus he was like you said blacked out by the mass media and I believe what hurt Mr. Nader most is to see how Arab-Americans were indifferent to his campaign. We all know like Senator Abourezk well said that Mr. Nader would not win the presidency for the reasons we all know, but when Arabs and Muslims did not support Mr.Nader,they gave ammunitions to the opponents of their causes, they gave the impression that nobody cares about the struggle of the Palestinians to get their freedom, or the end of occupation in Irak and Afghanistan. I wanna end up by saying that Mr. Nader has more than 40 years behind him of great achievement, we the relatively newcomers to the U.S. should learn from such great man, inviting him to speak to MAC convention next year will be a step in the right direction. Thank you again Mehdi,and keep up with the good work. |
mhouda
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... In response to Slawi: I am glad this article had a chance to shed some light into how us as the Arab community tend to follow the herd without challenging the status quo nor researching other alternatives for our voices to be heard. As a long time supporter of Ralph Nader's work i had the chance this past election to play a small part in helping spread the word and see first hand the numerous difficulties his campaign surpassed to be able to have his name on the ballots in 45 states. Despite the mass media blackout of all third party candidate and the little funding and support he could raise through viral marketing Ralph Nader never gave up on his message and campaigned in person in all 50 states. I would also be more than Happy to reach out to Mr. Nader for any future plans in having him attend a MAC convention as guest Speaker. With that being said i would like to invite everyone to join www.november5.org by signing up to learn of ways in how we can quickly organize ourselves in each of the 435 congressional districts. Mehdi H. |
Slawi
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Ralph Nader I agree 100% with Senator James G.Abourezk, we the Arab and Muslim Community in the U.S. have tendancy to give away our vote very easy. Voting is the most important act in a democracy, and we should give our vote to someone who deserve it and to someone who share our concerns. I had in the past the honor to meet with Mr. Nader, he's a great man, he did lot for our country starting by the auto safety to the clean air and clean water act. He has a carreer full with accomplishment, no one in the U.S. has done what Mr.Nader did for us as Consumers and American citizens. It's unfortunate that few people in the Arab Community knows about Mr. Nader and his accomplishment, I hope that the Moroccan Community one day will honor this man by inviting him to speak to us. It will be a great honor to have this American Hero among us. |
mhouda
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... How to Vote Against Your Own Interests By JAMES G. ABOUREZK During my first year as a U.S. Senator, I was visited by a member of the Brazilian parliament. He was in the opposition to the dictatorship in Brazil, and that he was sick because of what he knew about the torture the military junta undertook in order to stay in power. “What can I do?” I asked. “You have the ability to expose, to publicize what’s happening there.” “I don’t think I have enough influence to put a stop to it,” I countered. “You don’t understand,” he said, “if those people who are in prison for political crimes know that someone outside knows of what’s happening them, they will feel hope. As it is now, they despair of anyone ever knowing of their suffering.” I had not known about conditions in Brazil, but what he said was enough to galvanize me into trying to publicize what the dictatorship was doing. I began introducing amendments to foreign aid legislation that would cut off funds for any country that tortured its own people. I was never able to pass such an amendment, even though, amazingly, the Democrats controlled the Senate back then. I was able, however, to close down the “School for Torture” that was being operated under the name of the School of the Americas, but it was only later that Tom Harkin, after he was elected to the Senate, was able to pass an anti-torture amendment. I relate this anecdote to remind readers how important it is for people under occupation to know that someone is aware, that there are people who care about what’s happening to them. This sentiment is especially true for those Palestinians who have lived under Israeli occupation since 1948, and the years following. There is a feeling by those people that the world doesn’t care what happens to them. That is why it is doubly important that voices of protest over the illegal Israeli occupation continue to be heard, despite the seeming hopelessness of their condition. The backbone of protest here in the United States has been, by and large, the Arab American community. This is a group of people who, by virtue of their special knowledge of what is happening to the Palestinians on a daily basis, have been able to articulate to the American public at large what is going on. Of course, overcoming the political power of the Israeli Lobby has been extremely difficult; the knowledge by those under occupation that someone cares and that someone is trying to do something about it sustains hope when it looks the darkest. That hope grew dimmer this election year. In spite of the fealty paid to the Israeli Lobby both by Obama and by McCain, and in spite of Ralph Nader doing his best to publicize the brutality of the Israeli occupation, a great many Arab Americans abandoned Nader and his message in favor of the other candidates. Of course, we all understood that Nader would not win the election, but the movement of Arab Americans away from him regrettably deprives him of the political influence he might have gained to press his positions, including his strong criticism of Israel’s illegal occupation. His voice is considerably weakened because of the movement of Arab American voters to other candidates, which is unfortunate for those Palestinians who live in desperation on a daily basis. The same is true for the people of Lebanon and Syria who are in constant fear of being bombed by U.S. warplanes flown by Israeli pilots. In this election, a great many Arab Americans joined Obama’s winning coalition, despite Obama’s clear indication that he wanted nothing to do with Arabs, either Christian or Muslim. We saw, during his campaign, that his staff prevented Muslim women with head scarves from sitting behind him in view of the television cameras during his campaign rallies. He visited Christian churches and Jewish Synagogues, but he refused to visit even one Mosque during the campaign. And, finally, joining John McCain, he made the obligatory bow and scrape to the Israeli Lobby—AIPAC—during that group’s 2008 convention. He made no attempt to hide any of these clearly pro-Israeli actions from Arab Americans. Had he done the same toward any other ethnic group, we would expect that the group would find another electoral home for their support and their votes. But that, apparently, is not what happened this year. Arab Americans voted overwhelmingly in support of Obama, rushing right past Ralph Nader, who has articulated the community’s feelings about the Israeli occupation. This is a continuation of the self-destructive attitude held by people of Arab descent. We see it in the Arab world, and we see it among the Arab diaspora. We see the urge to defeat or to overlook one of our own in favor of catering to those we think will are certain to hold power. Someone once said that when the Zionists looked around for a place to organize an exclusive Jewish state, they chose their target wisely. When Arab Americans, and Arabs as well, learn to act in their own interests, then the day will come when politicians will begin to listen to what they have to say. Arab Americans desperately need to learn to reward their friends. Failing that, all that remains for them will be their enemies. |
abdelssamad attif
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لا ادري لمادا نرى ان هناك عدة تناقضات لا ادري لمادا نرى هناك تناقضات بعضها قوي والاخر هستيري في فهم ما يدور في السياسات الخارجية لمادا دائما نعارض من اجل المعارضة لمادا نحب التغير لكن نقوم بضحض كل من يبادر بالتغير لمادا نقوم بشل كل المجهودات التي تبدل من اجل الانسانية بطريقة او باخرى لمادا ننبد العنف لكن نقوم به بطرد او رفض كل من يريد التغير ولا نصدق ما يحصل اهو كوننا لسنا معاتدين على من لهم الجراة في اتخاد قرارات مسؤولة وحاسمة ام اننا نحن الضعفاء في اتخاد هده القرارات فلي قاعدة اساسية اتخدها منهجا في التعامل مع الناس انني وضعت امامي حكمة تقول ارضاء الناس غاية لا تدرك فكيف يا ترى اوباما يستطيع ارصاء الكل هناك من صوت لصالحه بحكم معرفتهم الميادنية به وهناك من صوت من اجل التغير خاصة و السياسات القديمة لم تعطي اكلها وهناك من صوت لكونه يرى ان اوباما وجه جدي لم يعتادوه طيلة الحكومات الامريكية وهناك وهناك وهناك المهم انه استطاع وبعفوية من الناس جلب الكثير من الاصوات |
Slaoui
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Wait and See While I'm happy to see McCain defeated, I still have many doubts that Obama can carry on his rhetoric promises. I hope that his first term as POTUS will be better than his term as Senator, his voting record shows that he was voting most of the time with the Republicans against the interest of the middle class he claim he's defending. Obama's appearance before AIPAC was an astonishing support to Israel's policies, going far to claim an "undivided Jerusalem" for the state of Israel, in the meantime he did not say a word about the suffering of the palestinian people who see their land occupied and their lives daily taken away by the israeli military aparatus which by the way is funded by the American tax payers. Islamophobia is another concern, Obama did not have the courage like Collin Powell to address this issue, he kept silent and in sometimes he even avoided to meet with Muslims or even be pictured with some of them. I understand he had an election to win, he did not want to drain some water to the mill to be attacked by his opponents. But still, this is a human right issue and Obama should have some gutts and courage to defend the constitutional rights of the Muslims in this country. I hope Obama the best, he inherited a big mess from the Bush administration. However to solve the many problems our beloved country the United States of America is facing today, he will need more than rhetoric promises, he will need character, courage,and integrity. One of them is to distance himself from the Israel's Lobbies. Thank you for reading my comment. |
Hmimarrmad
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... Well let's face head on . Arab countries are undemocratic and their leaders are known for abusing their power and their people. Israel however is one of the most democratic countries in the world with its own people. My question is why would the US support an authoritarian Arab regime when it is itself is based on a democratic ideals? Even Obama's dog is treated better than how Arab regimes treat their people. Obama's dog will tour the white house this coming Monday. Let's not blame the US, blame the cheikhs, the kings, the sultans, and the so called presidents. check out the Polisario they think Obama will make morocco accept their so called independence. I think they are right they will get their Independence.... from Algeria. http://www.elkhabar.com/accueil/ Good day! Good day! |
mohammad dieudonné
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mcha hammou ou ja hammou I just can't understand how people can be so stupied. I wonder when arabs will wake up !!! this is a question of Zionist Empire keep going. no one on this tv station can be cleaver enough to say what !!! the Futur will tell us a lot |
Moroccan
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... The truth is Obama works for Wall street and Israeli extremist groups like AIPAC. His recent pick for chief of staff is a hard liner and the son of a Zionist Israeli immigrant. He received record contributions from Wall street criminals, the same people who are wiping out our retirement accounts. He will indeed bring changes but as we will soon see, it will be changes for the worst. |
Hmimarmad
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... It’s fine to feel relieved It is fine to dislike Bush It is fine to feel hopeful It is fine to think you can It is fine to be happy for a moment It is fine to think “I did it” It is fine to feel proud But I do like to ask my fellow Moroccoboardist to entertain the following questions: Will Obama: 1.Help free Iraq in 18 months? 2.Help the Palestinians recuperate their land and pray freely in Jerusalem? Bush was the first to tell the Israelis to start thinking about TWO states living side by side. 3.Help free the Sahrawis from Algeria's Military Regime (but the way Pres. Boutefliqa is changing the Algerian constitution to run for a president yet again, I feel sorry for my fellow Algerian friends). At least Bush tried and he was the first one who gave Morocco something to work with by supporting the autonomy. 4.Stand up to Israel and ask them to stop the massacre when they funded his campaign?.http://www.ccun.org/images/2008/July/29%20p/Jewish%20obama%2023jul8.jpg 5.Didn’t he say that he was against NAFTA, is he for the Moroccan-American free trade agreement? Good Day! |
abdelssamad attif
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Congratulation Congratulation to Barak Obama exactly as he says : yes we can ; yes we can Congratulation Again abdelssamad attif ( generationcitycc) |
muslima
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what? oh pleaaaaase give us a break!so let me guess you think that Mccain would have been better choice?the whole world is celebrating just because we got rid of the nightmare that was going on for e 8years!!Obama is not perfect...but he is waaaay better than many ,what happened to him did'nt happen overnight..he worked hard for it and believe in it so don't spoil it!!!so get ready OBAMA RULES!!! |
Moroccan
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... Why are you people celebrating?? Obama is a puppet in the hands of a group of corrupt criminals who control the democratic party. What do you expect him to do for you??? he's not even president yet and even if they keep him alive long enough to become the president, all we will see is more support for Israel, more money in the hands of Wall street criminals, more recession, more wars all over the world. Like all Moroccans, I love this country like my second home and hate to see it destroyed. This Obama mania must stop because it will destroy the country. People need to wake up and realize that Obama and his masters are the crux of the problem not the solution. So I urge everyone to stop spreading this mania and instead work together to try to save this country from which we have benefited so much. That is our true duty as Moroccans and as Muslims, and not to fall in the trap set forth by the criminals behind this craziness. |
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