Comments on: IT WAS A MAJORITY BUT IS IT A MANDATE?

By: Respect

Respect — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:23:28 +0000

While I will probably vote for John Elrod because I have known him longer and have great respect for him and his father, I am disheartened by the “slurs” on Andre because of his religious affiliation. I know NOTHING about his local church or his religious beliefs, but as a white person who knows him and has regular contact with him, I can tell you that he has NEVER treated me with anything but respect and kindness. Assuming that he has “hatred” or “bigotry” in his heart because of the church he attends, is not, in my opinion, legitimate. He does not act like a black “separatist” or elitist, but instead seems very humble and kind, and is respectful of all people, black or white. I think both parties chose good candidates and it should be an exciting campaign process.

By: thundermutt

thundermutt — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:04:57 +0000

Mr. Carson seems able to repeat the party line quite well (and probably understands that he must do so to win).

On the other hand, it would appear that Mr. Elrod knows what it takes for a Republican to beat a “name” Democrat in Indianapolis.

By: 46208

46208 — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:33:26 +0000

Here is one democrat vote for Elrod. He is a hard worker, experienced, and has demonstrated himself to be tolerant and rather moderate. I have no idea what Andre really stands for other than being a Carson.

By: Snark

Snark — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:46:34 +0000

As I said before: Islamic sects started in the U.S. in the middle of the last century have undeniable black separatist roots.

Nation of Islam is just the best-known one of many.

And, yes, the new sects are more about “black power” than religious beliefs.

By: Jon Belia

Jon Belia — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:32:23 +0000

Ruth Holladay didn’t have the information that the SPLC does right now or she would have never written the bs she did.
Curious to find out exactly what Islamic sect an Orthodox Universal Secular Muslim would belong to.
BTW, this is not about religion. It’s about black separatist and black supremacist ideology that Andre was taught thru his involvement in the Nation of Islam.

By: Snark

Snark — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:25:00 +0000

Well, Think Again, it’s not exactly true that Christians have been tolerant since the Crusades (the Inquisition, Counter Reformation and, oh heck, the Christian German persecution of the Jews come to mind).

However, you’re absolutely right about the variance of views among Muslims.

Islamic sects started in the U.S. in the middle of the last century have undeniable black separatist roots.

By: Wilson46201

Wilson46201 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:53:48 +0000

Ruth Holladay (the former Religion Editor of the Star) has the truth about André Carson’s faith at:

http://tinyurl.com/2ju8w8

We know religious bigotry will be used against André Carson – the haters are riding already!

By: Jon Belia

Jon Belia — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:19:17 +0000

Morris Dees of The Southern Poverty Law Center tends to disagree with you Mr. Allen. Luri Muhammad’s Nation of Islam Mosque 74 in Indianapolis is targeted by the SPLC as a black separatist hate group.
Luri Muhammad has publicly stated he and his following are supporting Andre Carson.
What more needs to be said.
Yes, the voters will decide.

By: Wilson Lies

Wilson Lies — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:57:42 +0000

Carson brought Farrakhan to town a week ago, now Wilson is trying to separate…..perhaps “obfuscate” is a better term.

By: Wilson46201

Wilson46201 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:51:00 +0000

This same anti-Muslim crap was spread about Keith Ellison, the Congressman from Minneapolis. The haters are out there now against André Carson – religious bigotry and hate is sadly still alive in Indianapolis. On March 11th, Carson will join Ellison in
Congress despite the slimers and slanders online…