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Title: Wailing Wall Row Over Obama's Note
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SkyNews
URL Source: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wo ... ful%2527s%2BWailing%2BWall%2BN
Published: Jul 25, 2008
Author: Dominic Waghorn
Post Date: 2008-07-28 16:54:37 by Rotara
Keywords: Fobama, wailing wall, kosha
Views: 630
Comments: 38
2:32pm UK, Friday July 25, 2008 Obama at Wailing Wall In time honoured tradition, the Democratic White House hopeful wedged a prayer note in a crack in the wall when he visited in the early hours on Thursday. When he had gone, someone took it out again. A message intended by Obama for his Maker alone, could be read by Israelis over their breakfast, reprinted in full on the front page of a national newspaper. "Worshippers could not resist the curiosity and pulled out the note," reads the caption on Maariv, unable to resist publishing it, either. In the private note, handwritten on the headed letter paper of the hotel where he was staying, the presidential hopeful asks God to: "Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just" and "protect my family". Predictably, the publication has ignited an unholy row. The wailing or western wall, as it is also known, is the holiest place Jews can visit, because it is the remains of the foundations of the Second Jewish Temple, destroyed by Romans two thousand years ago. Rabbis for the site have condemned the publication of the note as "disgraceful" saying reading any prayer note is forbidden. More than a hundred people have complained on the newspapers' website. Twice a year, religious authorities collect the thousands of prayer notes stuffed into the wall and bury them on the Mount of Olives. In the digital age, making a western wall prayer note no longer requires paper or going there. On the wall's official website, a free service allows you to send your own message which will then be printed off and stuck into the wall. A more confidential service future high profile visitors may prefer to use, given what has happened to Obama.
Poster Comment: Is nothing sacred, even in the Holy Land? It seems not, when it comes to Jerusalem's Wailing Wall and its most recent famous visitor, Barack Obama.
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#1. To: Rotara (#0)
For once, they have something valid to bitch about.
He has no right to expect privacy. He didn't vote to protect ours.
The outrage was not about the message (which was good enough) but the fact that it was ripped-off and published in violation of their 'tradition.' I think.
I think. We used to have traditions too. (I really do understand your point though).
A Pilots perspective on Obama ,,,,,,,,,,DO I HAVE THIS STRAIGHT? His father was a black african muslim from kenya . We have seen pictures of his african family. His mother was a white american atheist from kansas . Where are the pictures of his american family? His father deserted his mother when he was only two years old and went back to africa by way of harvard university . How? Was his father wealthy? His mother married an indonesian muslim and then moved to jakarta where he was enrolled in a muslim school . When he reached high school age his mother sent him to hawaii to be with his white grandparents and he was put into an expensive private school. He later went to harvard university . How? Were his grandparents rich? He lives in a $1.4 million house obtained through a deal with a wealthy fundraiser. How? He 'worked' as a civil rights activist in chicago . He has never held a productive job or received a pay check that was not government-funded and/or taypayer supported. The presidency is not a civil rights position, nor is it subject to affirmative action set asides; on-the-job training won't cut it. He entered politics at the state level and then the national level where he has minimal experience. He is proud of his 'african heritage' (a father who got a white girl pregnant and deserted her). Where is the pride in his 'white heritage'? (A mother who flaunted convention and did not believe in god). Some might think there was not much to be proud of either way. He belongs, and has belonged for over 20 years, to an 'afro-centric' church in chicago that hates whites, hates jews, and blames America for all the world's perceived faults. (Including creating the aids virus in order to inflict it on Africans). He repeatedly whitewashes the pastor, his church and the members who cheered after hearing vitriolic tirades against america . He could not confront his pastor but he wants us to believe he can confront North Korea and Iran ? Yeah right ! ! During his very brief time in the United States senate he has managed to amass the number one ultra liberal voting record out of the one hundred members. He has voted consistently for bigger government and higher taxes. He has voted for big entitlements and legislation that would severely curtail america 's ability to fight terrorism and to protect our borders and our national interests around the world. But, he is a good orator. Isn't that a comfort? Yeah, I think I see how well he could unite the country. I think the truth is that he hopes no one will put the pieces together. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to our new chief pilot. He has never flown an airplane, in fact he has never even sat in the cockpit, but he says he has ridden on planes before. We are sure he will guide us safely through the storms we may encounter on this flight. People, what are you thinking? Have you never heard the story about the wolf hiding in sheep's clothing so he can destroy them from with-in ? The hand writing is on the wall, do you not have eyes to see it ? THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE YOU VOTE FOR THIS GUY! CONSIDER YOUR KIDS & GRANDKIDS THEIR FUTURE IS IN OUR VOTING HANDS.
No, he isn't. Without a prepared speech and a teleprompter he sounds like a blooming idiot with all his uh's and ah's.
No, he isn't. Without a prepared speech and a teleprompter he sounds like a blooming idiot with all his uh's and ah's. Yep. He never knew who he was, and still doesn't. This is why he is getting worse for wear. He's really NOT that great of a speaker, and certainly dumber than we all fathomed.
Isn't it amazing? Hillary was alleged to be the "smartest woman in the world" and now they are falling all over themselves trying to promote the fiction that Obama is some kind of mental giant. Weird.
James... Have you read the quote from Obummers book re his past white girl friend. That part is a work of art.
Cyni, If anyone thinks that note accidently became public, well, the word asshat comes to mind.
Nothing ever happens in Israel by accident. I did notice the first and most fervent prayer by Obummer was for the "safety of his family and his person". I find that odd in two ways. As a child I was taught NEVER ask for yourself. Number two if he is afraid, what is it that allows him to endanger his family by his own admission?
Rev. Wright's sermons might have been formative?
Difficult to believe that any man would knowingly admit to having concern that what he is doing well might endanger his family. Money and position is of no concern, however I suspect lust for power and position trumps family.
#22. To: Cynicom (#20)
Money and position is of no concern, however I suspect lust for power and position trumps family. Hmmm... His bride is rather ready for the reigns as well.
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#2. To: lodwick (#1)
For once, they have something valid to bitch about.
#3. To: Peppa (#2)
#4. To: lodwick (#3)
The outrage was not about the message (which was good enough) but the fact that it was ripped-off and published in violation of their 'tradition.'
#5. To: Peppa. all (#4)
I hope that this comes out OK - copied email -
#6. To: lodwick (#5)
But, he is a good orator.
#11. To: James Deffenbach (#6)
But, he is a good orator.
#12. To: Peppa (#11)
#13. To: James Deffenbach (#12)
#14. To: Cynicom (#13)
#15. To: Jethro Tull (#14)
#19. To: Cynicom (#15)
As a child I was taught NEVER ask for yourself.
#20. To: Peppa (#19)
Rev. Wright's sermons might have been formative?
Replies to Comment # 20. Difficult to believe that any man would knowingly admit to having concern that what he is doing well might endanger his family.
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