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VOT ON TUESDAY
Its important to be involved in the politcal process!!Share
9:51am Today
Get involved!!!!!!
Assalamualakum
I hope this note finds everyone in the best of health and spirits.
Let me preface this by stating that I am usually not very politically motivated. I have normally been disenfranchised by politics, Washington, and politicians. But lets face it folks, we are grown ups now, and our livelihood both as Adults beginning our families, and as Muslims is on the line. The time to act is NOW!!
For the first time in my life, I am working on a campaign, because I believe in Obama, his message, his ability to unite people and most importantly his authenticity over any other candidate. After 8 years of Bush, we are all yearning for change.. I have spent the morning and afternoon canvassing for the Barack Obama campaign to encourage undecided voters to get out the vote.
My reasons for supporting Obama go beyond his poetry, prose and finesse. He is a breath of fresh air and doesn??t bring all that Clinton baggage with him to the elections. For anyone following the platforms of the two candidates, it is fair to say policy wise, there is not much difference between them. However, if Clinton is the nominee, Is anyone really looking forward to an election of being reminded of all of Bill's infidelities, and his ugly moment of wagging his fingers at us?. We will get to see the Monica Lewinsky embrace over and over again. And names like Linda Tripp and Ken Star, Whitewater and Travelgate, Jennifer Flowers, Mark Rich and Paula Jones, Vince Foster and the infamous blue dress will once again enter the realm. We'll get to hear more about questionable fundraising?X(there seems to be PLENTY of it). We have already been subjected to Clinton tactics of by any means necessary invoking Jesse Jackson references in South Carolina, Tony Rezko being arrested the day Obama gets endorsed by Ted Kennedy, etc etc. I know I'm missing a whole bunch of fun and intriguing facts, but don't fret, our Republicans friends will hash it all out for us, over and over again. Making Hillary Clinton the nominee will be the best thing for the Republican Party. If anything gets them riled up, it??s the Clinton Machine. You even have righter than right Ann Coultier saying she would back Clinton. Trust me, I knocked on so many doors yesterday and the Republicans have nothing but venom for Hilary. It will bring them out in groves for her.
Clinton has taken so much financial support from Lobbyists, politician families, and special interest groups that of course there are backroom deals etc. Barack Obama raised 38 million dollars in January ALONE. That??s grassroots support of $25-50 from ordinary people. I think it speaks volumes. (This is not to say I am naive in thinking Obama's hands are clean)
Which brings me to another point, The nominee is not likely to be determined on Super Tuesday. And guess what? For those of us who live in Jersey and are supporting Obama, it is an upward climb. The party bosses in most of the NJ Counties have pledged their support to the Clinton Machine in such backroom deals. In the end, I think it will come down to a super delegate count that may have nothing to do with the primary voting. Party bosses can give their delegates to whomever, despite who their districts voted for. You know why they can speak for me?? Because not enough of us have been outraged and spoken out against them. We are apathetic both as individuals and a Muslim constituency and hence the party bosses, the elected officials can get away with it. We haven??t held them accountable.
We as Muslims have a moral obligation to vote. We must have Muslims speaking out, showing up in large numbers and being involved in the political process. This will enable our vote to be sought-after by political nominees. We need to stop complaining about not being taken seriously, while we fail to exercise our right to vote. Its time for Muslims to be seriously considered a vital constituency by candidates of all political parties. This will make them to address issues of concern for our community. American Muslims are increasing in numbers; hence, we stand to make an increasingly significant difference in the outcome of elections if we get involved. For this election, we need people to write editorials to the Record, to their local papers, and get their family members to vote. Quite a number of my fellow Teaneck residents aren??t even registered, Let me know. I will drop voter registration forms at your house.
Between the environment, the energy crisis, the war, the fear mongering invoked by Islamophobes, our future generations are inheriting a dismal world. Majority of us are first generation American Muslims, who need to set a precedent for them. We need to stop sitting in the back seat, and get involved with whomever you are supporting. Even if its Billary! ?? That being said, if her name is on the ballot in November, I will support her, begrudgingly, but will support her nonetheless.
I hope I have not offended anyone, and may Allah forgive me if I have said anything wrong.
Take care, and DON??T FORGET TO VOTE ON TUEDAY FEBRUARY 5th!! (In Jersey if you are independent, you can declare yourself that day at the polls!)
Also, forward this note on to anyone you know. Feel free to cut and paste and make it your own
Looking forward to your comments (even if I haven't tagged you.) There is a limit to how many people u can tag
9:51am Today
Get involved!!!!!!
Assalamualakum
I hope this note finds everyone in the best of health and spirits.
Let me preface this by stating that I am usually not very politically motivated. I have normally been disenfranchised by politics, Washington, and politicians. But lets face it folks, we are grown ups now, and our livelihood both as Adults beginning our families, and as Muslims is on the line. The time to act is NOW!!
For the first time in my life, I am working on a campaign, because I believe in Obama, his message, his ability to unite people and most importantly his authenticity over any other candidate. After 8 years of Bush, we are all yearning for change.. I have spent the morning and afternoon canvassing for the Barack Obama campaign to encourage undecided voters to get out the vote.
My reasons for supporting Obama go beyond his poetry, prose and finesse. He is a breath of fresh air and doesn??t bring all that Clinton baggage with him to the elections. For anyone following the platforms of the two candidates, it is fair to say policy wise, there is not much difference between them. However, if Clinton is the nominee, Is anyone really looking forward to an election of being reminded of all of Bill's infidelities, and his ugly moment of wagging his fingers at us?. We will get to see the Monica Lewinsky embrace over and over again. And names like Linda Tripp and Ken Star, Whitewater and Travelgate, Jennifer Flowers, Mark Rich and Paula Jones, Vince Foster and the infamous blue dress will once again enter the realm. We'll get to hear more about questionable fundraising?X(there seems to be PLENTY of it). We have already been subjected to Clinton tactics of by any means necessary invoking Jesse Jackson references in South Carolina, Tony Rezko being arrested the day Obama gets endorsed by Ted Kennedy, etc etc. I know I'm missing a whole bunch of fun and intriguing facts, but don't fret, our Republicans friends will hash it all out for us, over and over again. Making Hillary Clinton the nominee will be the best thing for the Republican Party. If anything gets them riled up, it??s the Clinton Machine. You even have righter than right Ann Coultier saying she would back Clinton. Trust me, I knocked on so many doors yesterday and the Republicans have nothing but venom for Hilary. It will bring them out in groves for her.
Clinton has taken so much financial support from Lobbyists, politician families, and special interest groups that of course there are backroom deals etc. Barack Obama raised 38 million dollars in January ALONE. That??s grassroots support of $25-50 from ordinary people. I think it speaks volumes. (This is not to say I am naive in thinking Obama's hands are clean)
Which brings me to another point, The nominee is not likely to be determined on Super Tuesday. And guess what? For those of us who live in Jersey and are supporting Obama, it is an upward climb. The party bosses in most of the NJ Counties have pledged their support to the Clinton Machine in such backroom deals. In the end, I think it will come down to a super delegate count that may have nothing to do with the primary voting. Party bosses can give their delegates to whomever, despite who their districts voted for. You know why they can speak for me?? Because not enough of us have been outraged and spoken out against them. We are apathetic both as individuals and a Muslim constituency and hence the party bosses, the elected officials can get away with it. We haven??t held them accountable.
We as Muslims have a moral obligation to vote. We must have Muslims speaking out, showing up in large numbers and being involved in the political process. This will enable our vote to be sought-after by political nominees. We need to stop complaining about not being taken seriously, while we fail to exercise our right to vote. Its time for Muslims to be seriously considered a vital constituency by candidates of all political parties. This will make them to address issues of concern for our community. American Muslims are increasing in numbers; hence, we stand to make an increasingly significant difference in the outcome of elections if we get involved. For this election, we need people to write editorials to the Record, to their local papers, and get their family members to vote. Quite a number of my fellow Teaneck residents aren??t even registered, Let me know. I will drop voter registration forms at your house.
Between the environment, the energy crisis, the war, the fear mongering invoked by Islamophobes, our future generations are inheriting a dismal world. Majority of us are first generation American Muslims, who need to set a precedent for them. We need to stop sitting in the back seat, and get involved with whomever you are supporting. Even if its Billary! ?? That being said, if her name is on the ballot in November, I will support her, begrudgingly, but will support her nonetheless.
I hope I have not offended anyone, and may Allah forgive me if I have said anything wrong.
Take care, and DON??T FORGET TO VOTE ON TUEDAY FEBRUARY 5th!! (In Jersey if you are independent, you can declare yourself that day at the polls!)
Also, forward this note on to anyone you know. Feel free to cut and paste and make it your own
Looking forward to your comments (even if I haven't tagged you.) There is a limit to how many people u can tag