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Democratic Primary Boosts U.S. Image Around the World [Barf Alert!]
Washington Post ^ | 6/4/08 | Kevin Sullivan

Posted on 06/04/2008 6:40:21 PM PDT by melt

LONDON, June 4 -- For much of the world, Sen. Barack Obama's victory in the Democratic primaries was a moment to admire the United States, at a time when the nation's image abroad has been seriously damaged.

From hundreds of supporters crowded around televisions in rural Kenya, Obama's ancestral homeland, to jubilant Britons writing "WE DID IT!" on the "Brits for Barack" site on Facebook, people celebrated what they called an important racial and generational milestone for the United States.

"This is close to a miracle. I was certain that some things will not happen in my lifetime," said Sunila Patel, 62, a widow encountered on the streets of New Delhi. "A black president of the U.S. will mean that there will be more American tolerance for people around the world who are different."

The primary elections generated unprecedented interest around the world, as people in distant parliament buildings and thatched-roof huts followed the political ups and downs as if they were watching a Hollywood thriller.

Much of the interest simply reflects hunger for change from President Bush, who is deeply unpopular in much of the world. At the same time, many people abroad seemed impressed -- sometimes even shocked -- by the wide-open nature of U.S. democracy and the history-making race between a woman and a black man.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


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If you vote for Hillary--- you're a racist. If you vote for Obama--- you're a sexist.

And this Democratic bigotry boosts the image of America in the eyes of the World.

Not really surprising...

1 posted on 06/04/2008 6:41:03 PM PDT by melt
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To: melt

BARF!


2 posted on 06/04/2008 6:45:31 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY ((((Stop the Obamanation!))))
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To: melt

More handouts to the Turd World - Huzzah!


3 posted on 06/04/2008 6:46:28 PM PDT by GOPGuide
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To: melt

Do not alter article headlines. Thanks.


4 posted on 06/04/2008 6:48:40 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: melt
"Brits for Barack"

Funny how the British don't cheer for black muslims to run their governments, isn't it?

The same Eurotrash idiots who push Obama would probably never put a black racist into their governments.

5 posted on 06/04/2008 6:50:01 PM PDT by Prole (Pray for the families of Chris and Channon.)
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To: melt

IF the Euro-weenies love to let let in muzzies to their place, why not let them elect BO as their premier or whatever. And the US will throw in Hil too!


6 posted on 06/04/2008 6:55:22 PM PDT by texson66 ("Tyranny is yielding to the lust of the governing." - Lord Moulton)
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To: Admin Moderator

Heck! They changed the headline on me. When I found the article, it was like this: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3338561


7 posted on 06/04/2008 6:57:25 PM PDT by melt (Someday, they'll wish their Jihad... Jihadn't.)
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To: melt
No wonder they love him...they love this guy...


8 posted on 06/04/2008 7:04:43 PM PDT by rlmorel (Clinging bitterly to Guns and God in Massachusetts...:)
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To: melt
No doubt about it, Barry would make a great Prom King for the NWO crowd. But as long as the USA clings to its sovreignity, then Prom Kings such as Barry will not be lionized here where legal citizens make the choice.
9 posted on 06/04/2008 7:12:36 PM PDT by Biblebelter
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To: Prole

**The same Eurotrash idiots who push Obama would probably never put a black racist into their governments.**

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Same thing here in Hollywood where I work/live. I speak to the same ole moonbats about the same ole ,moonbat talking points “diversity, tolerance” etc..

but when i challenged them to go with me down to the black majority Crenshaw Blvd in downtown L.A. late at night, they refuse.

Worthless talkers these libs.


10 posted on 06/04/2008 7:17:12 PM PDT by max americana
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How many black producers, executive producers and studio heads are there in “liberal,” diverse Hollywood?


11 posted on 06/04/2008 7:22:06 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY ((((Stop the Obamanation!))))
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To: melt

So conservatives will take a collection for airfare and ship Big-Ear-Socialist-with-mean-wife-but-no-middle-name ... overseas, to the country of their choice.

However, the cavaet is, there are no returns and no refunds — Obamamania is sold as is, no batteries and no warranties included.


12 posted on 06/04/2008 7:23:11 PM PDT by webschooner
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To: melt

Who really give a crap what the idiot socialists around the world think?


13 posted on 06/04/2008 7:23:23 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
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To: max americana

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. They run to the suburbs so conservatives will protect them.


14 posted on 06/04/2008 7:26:29 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Who CARES what they KREAKEN think?


15 posted on 06/04/2008 7:26:39 PM PDT by P8triot1 (Liberalism ALWAYS produces the exact opposite of its stated intent. Quinns 1st. law..)
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To: melt
I'm sure the rest of the world appreciates Jimmy Carter as well. They want someone to suck up to them.

They wouldn’t be so smug if someone like Clarence Thomas were a nominee.

16 posted on 06/04/2008 7:29:10 PM PDT by oyez (Justa' another high minded lowlife.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

And yet, they all blame republicans for their lack of diversity.


17 posted on 06/04/2008 7:31:43 PM PDT by rabidralph
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To: melt

What a load of clap trap!


18 posted on 06/04/2008 7:32:56 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

“How many black producers, executive producers and studio heads are there in “liberal,” diverse Hollywood?”

*****

remember Paul Haggis of “Crash” fame? His production company staffers are ALL WHITE (yes, I’ve met him a couple of times) so where’s this TOLERANCE BS he kept preaching in his Oscar movie?


19 posted on 06/04/2008 7:33:13 PM PDT by max americana
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To: melt

“Yes, I am very happy for the US. Now give me some money.”


20 posted on 06/04/2008 7:33:58 PM PDT by Thrownatbirth (.....Iraq Invasion fan since '91.)
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