Re: arabs raising money for bush
"Afdhere Jama" <[email protected]> Wed, 18 Feb 2004 23:10:05 -0800
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salam, i think it has to do with experience. even though african-american community is 'led' by the "elite" as the muslims, i think the first has more experience with the u.s. politics. and unlike the muslims who still have an "immigrant" mindset, the african-americans are more prone to domestic issues such as welfare and jobs. afdhere Afdhere Jama Editorial Director HURIYAH Publications S A N F R A N C I S C O [email protected] http://www.huriyahmag.com >From: frawthydog >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Progressivemuslimsnetwork] arabs raising money for bush >Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 10:55:49 -0800 (PST) > >Salaam, > >while it is true that muslims in general ARE social conservatives...the process by which working class muslims end up voting idealogically (abortion, gay marriages, things they are largely unaffected by) and not practically (economics, welfare, etc etc) is VERY MUCH controlled by 'community and masjid leaders' which is a direct representation of the class dynamics both on a commuity and on a national level.... > >the african american muslim community while still being just as much against abortion and gay marriages largely votes democratic... > >ma'salaam, >fahd &g t; >Afdhere Jama wrote: > >wasalam, > >it should also be mentioned that the majority of muslims in the u.s. - like everywhere else - are 'public' conservatives. mark my words, when *gay marriage* becomes an issue of presidential debate, [muslim] folks will be voting for bush... > >afdhere > > > > > >--------------------------------- >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. ---------- Say good-bye to spam, viruses and pop-ups with MSN Premium -- free trial offer!