I was told today that 0bama has not traveled with his wife to any Muslim country, and that no official Muslim leader ever travels with his wife.
Past presidents have gone with their wives, but they have all been “Christian,” which means they are already understood to not follow the Muslim way.
If true, then this shows one of two things. First, that 0bama respects the Muslim tradition enough to not bring his wife along. The second, that 0bama really is a Muslim and is only doing what is right for a Muslim.
It ties in with his deep bow to the Saudi prince a month ago, doesn’t it?
“The second, that 0bama really is a Muslim..”
Sheesh, who would’ve guessed it? Let’s not kid ourselves—we have a Muslim in the WH.
if she does go, I wonder if she’ll wear a sleeveless dress...
Interesting. I didn't notice it at the time, but indeed, you are correct: Mrs. Obama did skip Turkey last month when the Obamas were on their European tour.
Disappointment as Michelle Obama skips trip to Turkey
Suna Erdem in Istanbul
Michelle Obama may have been the star of the US President’s European show, but Turks were deprived of the chance to see her when she chose to return to her children instead of accompanying her husband to Ankara and Istanbul.
The US president began his visit yesterday by laying a wreath at the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkish state, before travelling to the presidential palace for talks with President Abdullah Gul.
Michelle Obama, however, returned to the US on Sunday.
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