On Behalf of the Administration

[carpro]

Over the top praise for non-existent contributions of muslims.

As Muslims throughout the United States and around the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to them and their families. This last month has been a time of fasting, reflection, spiritual renewal, and service to the less fortunate. While Eid marks the completion of Ramadan, it also celebrates the common values that unite us in our humanity and reinforces the obligations that people of all faiths have to each other, especially those impacted by poverty, conflict, and disease.

In the United States, Eid also reminds us of the many achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the very fabric of our nation and strengthening the core of our democracy. That is why we stand with people of all faiths, here at home and around the world, to protect and advance their rights to prosper, and we welcome their commitment to giving back to their communities.

On behalf of the Administration, we wish Muslims in the United States and around the world a blessed and joyous celebration. Eid Mubarak.

 

[Revmitchell]

What in the world contributions is he talking about.

 

[righteousdude2]

Hey these illegal's ....

..... will beg to be deported once they go to a holding center that is using Michelle's special, good for the body diet!

If they thought they were starving in Central America, just wait, the best ain't about to come!

 

[Rolfe]

What in the world contributions is he talking about.

Security awareness...:tonofbricks:

 

[church mouse guy]

Security awareness...:tonofbricks:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[carpro]

I wonder also what muslims did to "build the very fabric of the nation"?

What a silly claim.

BTW I had the opportunity to keep very close watch over 20 individuals who "observed" ramadan. It was enlightening. For most of them, it was a joke. They pretty much ate whatever they could get away with eating without being seen, (They thought) . Call it furtive snacking. At least half of them departed from the ceremony directly after they shared their evening meal, but before their closing prayer. I believe about 2 or 3 took it all very serious.

 

[Zaac]

I wonder also what muslims did to "build the very fabric of the nation"?

What a silly claim.

BTW I had the opportunity to keep very close watch over 20 individuals who "observed" ramadan. It was enlightening. For most of them, it was a joke. They pretty much ate whatever they could get away with eating without being seen, (They thought) . Call it furtive snacking. At least half of them departed from the ceremony directly after they shared their evening meal, but before their closing prayer. I believe about 2 or 3 took it all very serious.

It doesn't sound like their behavior form a commitment standpoint is too much different from folks who profess to be Christians, Catholics, Jews, etc.

And like Obama and Muslims or not, there can be no denying that people of all faiths have played a part in building the fabric of the nation.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

How do you form a commitment standpoint ?

 

[carpro]

And like Obama and Muslims or not, there can be no denying that people of all faiths have played a part in building the fabric of the nation.

OK Let's have some examples of muslims playing a part in building the "very fabric" of the nation.

It's a ludicrous claim. I'd really like to see some examples.


And in Genesis 16:11-12, (NIV)

” The angel of the Lord also said to her (Hagar): You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael, for the Lord has heard of your misery. He will be a wild donkey of a man; his hand will be against everyone and everyone’s hand against him, and he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.”

 

[exscentric]

"OK Let's have some examples of muslims playing a part in building the "very fabric" of the nation." Well out of 9/11 came a new world trade center, wouldn't have happened if it weren't for them.

 

[carpro]

"OK Let's have some examples of muslims playing a part in building the "very fabric" of the nation." Well out of 9/11 came a new world trade center, wouldn't have happened if it weren't for them.

Good point! :thumbs:

 

[Zaac]

OK Let's have some examples of muslims playing a part in building the "very fabric" of the nation.

It's a ludicrous claim. I'd really like to see some examples.


And in Genesis 16:11-12, (NIV)

There are hard working Muslims in this country who have helped to build the country as have their relatives before them.

Stop being silly. If yall don't want to believe it , you don't have to but it doesn't make it any less true.

If you need examples, Google is your friend.

 

[thisnumbersdisconnected]

There are hard working Muslims in this country who have helped to build the country as have their relatives before them.

They're living here just like I am and as resident aliens or naturalized or native-born citizens, they have a responsibility to do just that. I don't get praised by the president or anyone else for what I do. We shouldn't. We're doing our duty as responsible adults living in the United States.

When the president talks about "the many achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the very fabric of our nation and strengthening the core of our democracy" he can't be talking about you and me. He has to be talking about founders and great American statesmen, clergy and entrepreneurs who made significant, history-changing contributions. If he's not, he doesn't understand the meaning of his grandiose speech.

And there aren't any Muslims that can claim to have made that kind of contribution. Google is also your friend. Go find one to prove me wrong.

 

[Zaac]

They're living here just like I am and as resident aliens or naturalized or native-born citizens, they have a responsibility to do just that. I don't get praised by the president or anyone else for what I do. We shouldn't. We're doing our duty as responsible adults living in the United States.

Write him a letter and ask him to pat yall on the back too. Don't tell me that you're jealous of them getting attention from the President?:laugh:

When the president talks about "the many achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the very fabric of our nation and strengthening the core of our democracy" he can't be talking about you and me. He has to be talking about founders and great American statesmen, clergy and entrepreneurs who made significant, history-changing contributions. If he's not, he doesn't understand the meaning of his grandiose speech.

How are you gonna tell him what he can't be talking about? Him and his COS probably told the speech writers what he was talking about.

And there aren't any Muslims that can claim to have made that kind of contribution. Google is also your friend. Go find one to prove me wrong.

You need to stop. :laugh: What he meant doesn't hinder upon how you want to frame what qualifies as "the many achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the very fabric of our nation and strengthening the core of our democracy".

Hilarious. This man has got some of yall rattled.

 

[thisnumbersdisconnected]

Write him a letter and ask him to pat yall on the back too. Don't tell me that you're jealous of them getting attention from the President?:laugh:

What an ignorant deliberate misrepresentation of what I said. Shouldn't expect less from you, though.

How are you gonna tell him what he can't be talking about?

I'm not. I'm telling you what he's talking about, and it isn't what you think it is.

You need to stop. :laugh: What he meant doesn't hinder upon how you want to frame what qualifies as "the many achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the very fabric of our nation and strengthening the core of our democracy".

Actually, the history of such comments from other presidents and statesmen demands that interpretation of what he said, and you can like that or not. He's trying, without proof, to credit Muslim Americans with contributions they didn't make -- yet. That doesn't mean they can't. Just haven't.

Hilarious. This man has got some of yall rattled.

Oh please, quick! Tell me another one like that. After my last client's sob story, I needed a good belly laugh.

 

[carpro]

There are hard working Muslims in this country who have helped to build the country as have their relatives before them.

Stop being silly. If yall don't want to believe it , you don't have to but it doesn't make it any less true.

If you need examples, Google is your friend.

:laugh:

That's what I thought.

You can't name a single one.

And in Genesis 16:11-12, (NIV)

” The angel of the Lord also said to her (Hagar): You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael, for the Lord has heard of your misery. He will be a wild donkey of a man; his hand will be against everyone and everyone’s hand against him, and he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.”

 

[carpro]

When the president talks about "the many achievements and contributions of Muslim Americans to building the very fabric of our nation and strengthening the core of our democracy" he can't be talking about you and me. He has to be talking about founders and great American statesmen, clergy and entrepreneurs who made significant, history-changing contributions. If he's not, he doesn't understand the meaning of his grandiose speech.

And there aren't any Muslims that can claim to have made that kind of contribution. Google is also your friend. Go find one to prove me wrong.

Exactly! :thumbs:

 

[just-want-peace]

If I were a paving contractor, I would sell my wife to get to be big buddies with Zaac. Can you just imagine the fortune to be made if I could convince him to pay me to pave all those rabbit trails he creates so effortlessly and quickly!!!!! :smilewinkgrin::smilewinkgrin:

 

[carpro]

If I were a paving contractor, I would sell my wife to get to be big buddies with Zaac. Can you just imagine the fortune to be made if I could convince him to pay me to pave all those rabbit trails he creates so effortlessly and quickly!!!!! :smilewinkgrin::smilewinkgrin:

His credibility is shot.

He conducts himself more like a troll every day. But I will say he may be one of the few trolls I've seen who set himself up as a judge of the behavior of others on the board. Hypocrisy abounds in his criticism of anyone else as Christians.

 

[righteousdude2]

You may be speaking the truth, BUT.....

There are hard working Muslims in this country who have helped to build the country as have their relatives before them.

Stop being silly. If yall don't want to believe it , you don't have to but it doesn't make it any less true.

If you need examples, Google is your friend.

.... the Muslims are a new culture to the American culture as a whole, and as of yet, they have not contributed GREATLY to what has made America great. Their contributions are still in the infancy stages, and time will tell just how great a part they play in helping to keep this nation strong, and ahead of the world we live in!

Time will tell ... and Michelle Obama was within her rights to speak her mind regarding the Muslims in America; it's just that I think she exaggerated a little more than she needed to, making her look a little foolish, or as you like to say, "Silly?"