This is my first diary. I am not a US citizen, but my wife is, and she is an avid supporter of Barack Obama and a Kossack that goes by 'Hawaiian'. Her enthusiasm made me lurk here for some time, and I eventually joined the ranks of foreign Kossacks.
I am South African. White. Social Democrat Liberal (-6.62; -6.62). I will write a future diary about the parallels between what transpired in South Africa when we got our first Black President, and how I see the current events in the USA. However, as today is Sunday, I thought I will share some thoughts on why I think religious fundamentalist should listen to their Bible and support Barack Obama.
In apartheid South Africa, we were indoctrinated with "Christian National" education. Hence, I know my Bible very well. I told the Hawaiian that I don't understand why the fundamentalist right in the USA are not supporting Barack Obama, as the Bible tells of someone by the name of Barak as a great leader, who delivered the flock of God from its enemies.
Yes, you read that right. Please allow me to explain below the fold:
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