Did the Wall Street Journal Call Obama a Muslim?
I have not decided who to vote for yet. I’m waiting for the candidates to make up their minds before I make up mine. In a way, I wish Mariah Carey was running, so I could just vote for her and be done with it.
As I type this in a Tully’s Coffee shop with them free wi-fi, I am wearing my Obamica. Last week, I wore my McCippah. Basically, my point is, I am non-partisan. For now.
This morning, I went to fetch my Wall Street Journal for my dog. Truthfully, I have no dog. But the image of me holding a paper in my mouth and delivering it to man’s best friend is amusing.
Barack Obama has been “accused” of being a Muslim. I’ve received these moronic emails with Obama is a Muslim propaganda. Such stupidity.
1) It’s not true. So what about his name? Whoopi Goldberg isn’t Jewish.
2) Why would it even make a difference to me if he was Muslim? Or Catholic. Or Jewish. He’s not running to be my Rabbi. Or Priest.
3) Obama was forced to resign from his CHURCH because of his PASTOR. He is still getting negative flack for it. You can’t criticize him for attending a Christ oriented Church and then simultaneously float baseless allegations of him being Muslim. It’s too confusing!
Anyways, check out the front page of today’s WSJ.
Notice how Barack Obama’s photo is directly above the article titled “Muslim Land Joins Ranks of Tigers”. To be fair, the Journal has been updating their format; splashing pictures on the cover page, with the corresponding articles appearing in between the pages of section A.
Still, talk about subliminal messaging. The first thing that crossed my mind when I stooped down to pick up the paper was that the word “Muslim” was associated with the Obama picture. I’m sure people will be quick to point out that the WSJ is now owned by News Corp, the same folks that own Fox News….you get the drift.
Personally, Rubert Murdoch loves Obama. And he is not a politician. He’s a successful businessman.
Still, one would think that the Journal should be a little more careful when it comes to the juxtaposition of a very sensitive issue.
What do you think?
P.S. I had to schlepp out to Kinkos to scan the image!
August 7th, 2008 at 6:03 am
I thought the EXACT same thing when I saw the WSJ this morning. I have been subscribing to the WSJ for years and years. I have always admired its in-depth reporting (and I don’t mind opinions on the opinion page). However, it’s recent change in format (more slush and sensationalism) and political leanings have greatly changed since Murdoch purchased it. I will not be renewing my subscription.
August 7th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
[…] to the Wall Street Journal or any other publication: don’t put a picture of Obama next to a headline screaming “Muslim”. From yesterday’s dead-tree […]
August 7th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
He’s not a muslim?
August 7th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Um, Whoopi is Jewish…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whoopi_Goldberg
She chose the surname “Goldberg” after Jewish ancestors of hers who bore the surname, having said that “Goldberg’s a part of my family somewhere.”[3][6] In 1991, she referred to herself as a “Jewish-Catholic girl from New York”;[7] she has also stated that her mother is Jewish and referred to herself as a “Jewish-American Princess”
August 7th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
You’re not a satanist?
August 8th, 2008 at 2:20 am
[…] plot by the Wall Street Journal: Memo to the Wall Street Journal or any other publication: don’t put a picture of Obama next to a headline screaming “Muslim”. Obama picture with suspicious "Muslim" headline […]
August 8th, 2008 at 2:32 am
They were careful…..very careful….
August 8th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Big surprise. Don’t you know who owns Wall Street Journal now?
August 8th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Why in the world would you think Rupert Murdoch loves Obama? I’ve been reading the Journal for years. Since his takeover, the Chinese wall between the news and the editorial has been torn down by a wrecking ball. Reporters use words like “exploit” when writing about judges ruling on hasty foreclosures.
The NY Post (another Murdoch beauty) endorsed Obama way back when for the nomination because he was afraid Clinton would be harder to defeat. How do I know this? Because the Post editorial said nothing about Obama. It only discussed the horrors of the upcoming Clintonian empire. Nothing about Barack. not even a mention of his charisma or the hope he represented. Now Cindy McCain is called “a classy lady”, et al.
Are you “shocked, shocked” that Murdoch would stoop to such tactics? Get real.
August 8th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Stephen MH; Whoopi, sorry to break the news, is NOT Jewish.
Yes; I know you read that she is Jewish on the internets. So, therefore it must be true…
Here’s the deal when it comes to being Jewish; just because someone has Jewish ancestors, does NOT mean that person is Jewish. According to Jewish law, to be considered Jewish:
1) you need to be born to a Jewish mother
2) according to some branches of Judaism, your father being Jewish, will also render you Jewish
3) or, if neither parent is Jewish, you can convert to Judaism.
Whoopi does not fall into either three category. Have you seen Sister Act? LOL.
This further proves the stated point; a name, be it Jewish or Muslim, does not make someone Jewish or Muslim!