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Why Didn't B. Hussein Mention MLK's Name During His Acceptance Speech?

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Lynne Dwyer Profile
Lynne Dwyer answered
I would think he could have at least mentioned that he would not have been at the podium, if not for the efforts of MLK. Could be he was reluctant to bring to bring the race issue in.
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Deemarcas Day
Deemarcas Day commented
Totally agree, his dimple, this idiot is using B Hussein like was done during McCains campaign. Call the president by his name!
Lee Profile
Lee answered
I'm sorry i can't answer this question, as i have never heard of B. Hussein. If Iknew something of him, I would definitely take the time to answer. Sorry.
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Anonymous
Anonymous commented
You are so lucky if you have never heard from B. Hussein. It pays to be a homebody sometimes.
Grandma Pugh Profile
Grandma Pugh answered
I must have missed what you are talking about because I was thinking he did.  I guess that is just one more strike against him.  I am still afraid of McCain and his views on Iraq.  Before my grandson went to Iraq he thought we were crazy when we said that it was a senseless war but being over there once and now twice he said it is the most senseless war ever.  In fact why did we go over there??? Can anyone answer that would make sense to me?  Waiting to hear from someone who knows.
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Anonymous
Anonymous commented
You have been hypnotized, then. If you listened carefully to his speech, you would have never heard MLK's name. Can't answer your other question, as it's irrelevant here. Post a new question, and I'm sure you'll get some answers.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I also found it curious that the only person who mentioned it and made the connection that MLK would have been proud to have had an African American nominated as the Democratic  candidate was John McCain.
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Anonymous
Anonymous commented
You are a good listener, and very sharp about politics. I hope you run for office someday!
martha Profile
martha answered
It seems alot of people do not know you are referring to Obama, maybe you should clear that up.   I only saw clips of his speech, enough to think he was sounding alot like MLK, but not to have mentioned his name, but only use similar phraseology seems tacky to me.
nettie Profile
nettie answered
Obama did mention it was the anniversary of MLK,but I don't hold anything against him because it was his day and about him,smart people know king was killed as well liked as he was and his memory is we must deal with the here and now, we are living, King is OK, Obama is running for President, What can talking about MLK  do for what we are facing now?  I really don't like talking about anyone when there is no real complaint.   
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Anonymous
Anonymous commented
Obama didn't mention MLK, Martin, Luther, or King in his speech. He certainly used the anniversary for symbolic reasons.
nettie
nettie commented
Obama mention that this is the 40 yr anniversary of his I have a dream speech,what did anyone expect to hear? If he had continued to speak about King there would be complaints,if he does not say enough there are complaints. I feel what will be,will be.
nettie
nettie commented
I know for a fact he did and I have come to realize you don't like the man and are being a hateful person about it,I can't understand the hate one can have for a person you don't even know.......
Barbara xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Profile
I'm sorry too as have not heard of B.Hussain, if knew i would answer your question sorry bickle.
Brian Reed Profile
Brian Reed answered
Who in the heck is B. Hussein? I heard of Saddam Husein but I believe He's departed this world!  Sorry I could not help much.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
He didn't mention him by name but everyone certainly knew who he was speaking about and also honoring when he said (I'm not attempting to quote) 45 years ago today a young preacher from Georgia came to a mall in Washington to speak of his dream. Then something like...we can not work alone the preacher cried.
 
I admit you have me wondering why he didn't mention him by name at this point. I'm from Atlanta Georgia so I didn't think of it in a negative way at the time. 
John Profile
John answered
I'll be the devils advocate so to speak maybe he wants to get there on his own merit and be his own man not following but leading the way for others..that way when history remembers him they won't say he rode in on the coat tails of others if he makes it..like reverend martin luther king junior...
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John
John commented
if he wasn't a individual like he is i don't think he would be running for office if he followed others at least I wouldn't want him near the office if he followed everyone else's viewpoints instead of relying on his own mind/intelligence/knowledge...
Pamela Krueger Profile
Pamela Krueger answered
Well, I thought he did mention it, but maybe it was actually the news media mentioning how MLK was an prominent leader in the civil rights movement.  I don't know what his reason was for not mentioning him, but no matter what he said or didn't say, there are always people who take a double meaning to things like that.  I do think it is a great step for this nation to come as far as we have with the civil rights movement.  I don't personally believe he will be elected as President of the United States, but you certainly have to give the guy credit for stepping out of the so called comfort zone of society.
Evelyn Weaver Profile
Evelyn Weaver answered
I have no idea!.....I don't follow along with politics, so I am in the dark about these things....sorry.
Tara Haevins Profile
Tara Haevins answered
I believe the date was a coincidence, as the conventions are planned well in advance.  We can all have our views, but bickle seems to be especially hateful about it.  If you claim to be a Christian, then you should try acting like one.  
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Anonymous
Anonymous commented
This is not a hateful question. Martin Luther King was a great man, and was used last week by a racist politician for political gain.
Tara Haevins
Tara Haevins commented
That's just your racist opinion bickle. It's also childish to rate someone's answer as bad, just because you don't agree. When you grow up, I'll read your answers.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I can't stand to watch him, so I missed the speech. Maybe he left it out because he didn't realize the mlk connection. Now that Michelle is finally proud to be American, she should have reminded him.
patrick mc mullan Profile
I think he consciously did leave it out so as not to be accused of playing the race card. It's a lose lose situation because either way he could be construed to be capitalising on martin luther king or colour. :)
B.R.K KING Profile
B.R.K KING answered
Its an old political hat trick PLAYING THE RACE CARD WITH OUT appearing to do so It's effective for the politically unsavie not you bick!!

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