August 01, 2008
New "Distraction" Alert: Obama Accused of Collecting $24,321.41 From Gaza Strip
Which is illegal if true, but the illegality of foreign campaign contributions well over the $2300 individual limit pales in comparison with the probability that the vast sum of money most likely would have come from Hamas, a terrorist group that had endorsed Obama earlier in the year.
For his part, Obama has publicly maintained that while he "understands" Hamas' view of him, he will not meet with them (Obama campaign advisor Rob Malley resigned in May for meeting with Hamas).
It may also be worth noting that Obama's church of 20 years, Trinity United Church of Christ, reprinted an article in their July 22, 2007 church bulletin by Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzook, denying Israel's right to exist (Obama has since severed ties with the church).
Obama has been consistent in condemning Hamas and defending Israel's military responses to rocket attacks.
Apparently, that message hasn't been received in Gaza.
Obama went oveseas shopping for cash. Wait until the illegal contributions from Gemany are tallied.
Posted by: davod at August 1, 2008 09:03 AMAt least the Clinton's had the faux decency to enlist the aid of some Chinese busboys in New York to cover their illegal and traitorous dunning. Michael Moore made an illegal, untraceable campaign contribution on stage once. I think it was to Wellstone. It is sad to contemplate that the justice system simply goes unapplied in matters like this if the media is apathetic. When it comes to the chicanery of the Democrats, you are lucky to see apathy. Hostility to the messenger is more likely.
Posted by: megapotamus at August 1, 2008 11:57 AMBob, In the same bulletin that had the Hamas article, the church itself also referred to Jesus as a "Palestinian". I myself found that far more offensive.
Posted by: XBradTC at August 2, 2008 10:14 AM
