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So people understand where I'm coming from, I admit I don't thing The One is a Muslim or an antisemite. But this is just stupid.

Christmas is a national holiday, it's natural the White House and the Capital would have displays. Public displays for other faiths are nice too. But it seems to me religious celebrations in the White House should be relevant to the faith of the occupant. Many Christians recognize the miracles of Chanukah, the oil and the important victory over the Seleucids, who would have destroyed the Jewish faith. GWB started this "tradition", I've no knowledge of his religious position on Chanukah, but I wouldn't for a minute question his desire to celebrate the miracles. It's proper in that sense.

BHO, color me skeptical. When religious celebrations devolve into who's inviting who, the dem invited fewer than the rep, the significance is diminished. I'd prefer he not have a celebration at all.

12 posted on 12/14/2009 4:18:14 PM PST by SJackson (In wine there is wisdom, In beer there is freedom, In water there is bacteria.)
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Good points, but it seems that he’s made far more of a big deal about Eid than any Jewish holiday.

Is this indicative of his true feelings, or just kissing ass?


16 posted on 12/14/2009 4:44:35 PM PST by NYC GOP Chick
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