A quarter of Texans think that Barack Obama is a Muslim?

Ignorance is bliss -
A small non-logical with a non-thought theory process has a effect to dwindle upon the mind will cause a huge catastophe for many in the feelings of guilt, ashamed, and isolation- In this case our country if things keep going ignored...

I am a single parent and I work two jobs to support my family. Financially I meet the criteria to be penalized and taken from because of this "Share the Wealth" issue. If we are going to Redistribute the Funds here, Why not get rid of the whole food stamp and medical card issue so that some people don't have an excuse to stay home and enjoy their extended vacation. Let's investigate the Social Security system to verify that the applicates under qualifying age actually deserve the Social Security benefits paid by the Taxpayers. There are middle class families here that do not qualify for food stamps or social security and they do not have health care...What about these people? Do we all have to quit work to be better off? I would take a little less money to have a lifetime of extended vacations with my family while you guys pay if you like. I think the bible says, "If you don't work, you don't eat"!Also why would we change the constitution and the American Flag and the National Anthem again? I don't think our right to bear arms should be stripped from us. The bad guys will still be buying guns off the back of some truck somewhere, but what about the honest americans? Shit out of luck huh? Let's vote to weaken the United States, by means of no weapontry or funds. Let's also vote to expand the government so that Obama's friends can occupy those seats. Then we can allow immigrants, including his aunt, free rane over everything. Then our SS system can really go bankrupt. Any way, who cares if the US is destroyed, when that happens, I will go live the Middle East with Obama's people....They will be in good shape.

I am a single parent and I work two jobs to support my family. Financially I meet the criteria to be penalized and taken from because of this "Share the Wealth" issue. If we are going to Redistribute the Funds here, Why not get rid of the whole food stamp and medical card issue so that some people don't have an excuse to stay home and enjoy their extended vacation. Let's investigate the Social Security system to verify that the applicates under qualifying age actually deserve the Social Security benefits paid by the Taxpayers. There are middle class families here that do not qualify for food stamps or social security and they do not have health care...What about these people? Do we all have to quit work to be better off? I would take a little less money to have a lifetime of extended vacations with my family while you guys pay if you like. I think the bible says, "If you don't work, you don't eat"!Also why would we change the constitution and the American Flag and the National Anthem again? I don't think our right to bear arms should be stripped from us. The bad guys will still be buying guns off the back of some truck somewhere, but what about the honest americans? Shit out of luck huh? Let's vote to weaken the United States, by means of no weapontry or funds. Let's also vote to expand the government so that Obama's friends can occupy those seats. Then we can allow immigrants, including his aunt, free rane over everything. Then our SS system can really go bankrupt. Any way, who cares if the US is destroyed, when that happens, I will go live the Middle East with Obama's people....They will be in good shape.

He went to a Muslim school. His family heritage is Muslim and his father is Muslim. He is Muslim too.

I heard some pollster chat on NPR today talking about how in their studies, democrats tend to vote "on issues" while republicans tend to vote "on values".

This might explain what we are seeing in terms of religious emphasis- people use religion to gauge your values, which I think is ridiculous, but in America it is especially true.

More Obama bashing, more Texas bashing. It never ends.

-A proud Texan who voted early for Obama.

this is the saddest thing ever, not that people are misinformed about the mans personal religious beliefs, but that it MATTERS. that his religious beliefs are a matter of controversy in a country that prides itself on its freedoms, one of the greatest being the freedom to practice personal beliefs without fear of discrimination or persecution, show the true colors of this country, if you say you love this country and are not going to vote for a man you believe to be muslim, you have completely turned your back on everything this country stands for. your ignorance and racism is disgusting. dont vote for him because you dont agree with his policies, not because you think he is of a different religion.

I won't deny that there are some Texans who believe Obama is a muslim, but Texas is a very conservative state, and I know that a large portion of that 23% had to be some republican assholes who know Obama is christian taking the chance to be funny and screw up a serious poll.

never underestimate the power of ignorance.

Maybe I should have added a piece to the headline;
"A quarter of Texans think Obama is a Muslim, and half of Current thinks Texans are Stupid."

I am surprised to see this turn into a Texas bashing thread! I hope you all realize I had not intended for that, I'm sure there are many other states where this ignorance has spread as well.

The point was not that Texans are stupid, but that misinformation and rumors can stick around despite being an educated nation - and might be spread on purpose to damage a candidate, which leads me to my next point- why are we afraid of muslims in America? Why would Obama being a muslim wreck his chances for president? Why does religion play such a big role in politics anyway?

Texas, home of the retards.

i'm amused at all the blatant ignorance blasting Texas. 23% coming from a republican state makes sense seeing as Fox News is glorified for unbiased coverage here. The majority of posts make an incorrect general inference of Texas on a stat which states 77% of people don't believe Barak is a muslim (rather we know he isn't). I'm losing faith in the Current community. I was hoping we were a group of highly educated liberals. Now I'm believing its mostly a media-centric leftist watering hole. Where did the intelligent people go? If anyone would like an intelligent discussion, message me. The way people are construing this article is sickening.

so all of you people think b/c 23% mistakingly think he's muslim gives you the right to bash all texans and all of texas? so i guess you would justify bashing all of islam for a small % of muslims being terrorists? it works both ways people.....

Ignorance has killed millions. My dad used to say, "if you don't know what your talking about, shut up!" If the saying fits Texas, wear it!

There texans for gods sake, its bush country...

Texas is lovely but Mr B ush has shown they are not the brightest?

Everybody is all shook up about whether Obama is a Muslim. He is not and it doesn't matter if he is!

Nader is Lebanese (An ARAB!) why aren't people up his ass with a microscope?

I would also like to point out that the current AMERICAN that is the UNITED STATES representative to the United Nations and APPOINTED by the BUSH Administration is an AFGHAN MUSLIM!

His name is Zalmay Khalilzad. Look at his resume.

Snap out of it!

why am i not suprised that this comes from A. A Bush State and B. The "All American State". Breeding ground of ignorance.

Even if he was Muslim, he would still be a better president than McCain. I am equally scared of right-wing extremist Christians as I am of extremist Muslims. Both groups are crazy. Both believe we are now engaged in a holy war. McCain supporters have been searching for some valid reason not to support Obama this whole campaign. When they found none, all they had left was "terrorist", "Muslim", "Socialist", etc....Read some local newspaper articles from Kentucky or Alabama or Georgia. There are quite a few where people openly admit that they will never vote for a (insert racial slur or religious stereotype here).

is it too late to give texas back to mexico?

Those Texans don't believe that; they're hoping the REST of us will believe it.

I am always saddened by my lack of options in the American Political Corporation. And it's even more pathetic that you all fall for it. Every time. So while I am begrudgingly voting for Obama, I'm also voting this post down. It helps no one. Sorry Delia, I do usually like your style though. Anyone who pledges allegiance to any of these clowns based on the last few campaigns/elections is a fool. I want a do-over!

The Republicans love to spread lies about their political opponents. Its just how they roll...

Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) has been running an ad suggesting her opponent, state senator Kay Hagan (D) is an atheist.

And if she was an atheist, so what?

Well of course they do (pats little republican Texans on the head). Aren't they cute? They fall for anything that comes out of the republican press machine.

Texas gave birth to Bush.
Retarded, Ignorant Bush.

When was the last time,
you heard Bush or McCain
going Church? When?

this is sad, how uninformed and obviously uneducated the red states seem to be. McCain has waged a dirty campaign that is subversive as William Ayers, if Obama wins, how can people like this be expected to rejoin real
American and become a part of the solution.

rather than part of the problem.

Texas should secede from the union.

Compared to the liberal masses that think obama is the chosen one, the savior, the messiah, and the latest craze in sources of income for the laziest of society, I'll take Texas any day.

Texas Sucks and has always sucked anyway-who gives a fuck what they say-Obama wins-I'm staking my life!

These same Texas shit kickers also wanted to drink beer with George Bush. Well guess what? They'll get their chance soon. That chump will be unemployed come January.

The majority of people living in Africa where Obama's father is from are Muslims and they speak a version of the Arabic Language. I have friends from the Middle East and from Africa, who are also Muslim....There are also Catholics living in the Middle East, mostly from Lebanon. Point is....If you are Muslim, why hide it...There are muslim people, majority, who are not terrorists....Why deny your religion, unless you are affiliated with the terrorists?

I'm less concerned about the 23% of Texans thinking Barack is a Muslim. That's due to misinformation and slandering from the right wing.

I'm far more concerned by Muslim being somehow related to something bad or unamerican. What does that say to the Muslim community that calls that country home? Also, what does that say to the international community of Muslims, some of whom already dislike America because of it's policies and opinions?

Only a quarter? Shit in Oklahoma it's probably closer to 80%. "Oklahoma, always striving to outdo our bigger brother Texas in crazy"

Fuck Texas, they probably think George W is a great president....

It's strange that most Texans I've met in my life have been fairly decent people, yet these sort of bizarre beliefs seems to permeate from that state. Maybe I don't know Texas well enough, or maybe Texans don't get a fair shake. I don't know. But that contradiction is apparent in my experience.

It is getting so tiresome to keep hearing about this ignorance. The media needs to set the record straight and report accurate facts instead of the spin. This is why people are becoming so dumbed down; they are not being fed a nourishing dose of the truth.

I had too check my rear, because Texas seems to be monopolizing assholes....

So, as a proud Texan and Obamahead, I'm compelled to speak up on this thread considering the kind of high-minded posts I'd expect from...well, people who believe Barack Obama is Muslim.

To be fair, I've talked to many people who've repeated that statement while discussing the presidential race. But, to make a generalization of an entire state, with almost 25 million people in it, based on the opinions of 23% of 545 of them is both unwise and unscientific.

Yeah, Texas has it's problems, just like every other state in the country, but it's my home, it's a great place to live, and if you have a problem with it...here's a solution: just don't come here. We'll fix things without you.

only a quarter. a quarter of new yorkers might think Bush is a Puritan.

yup, i am another texan here on the liberal website supporting obama. i'd like to know who was polled. no one is giving credibility to the problems the poll admits that could skew the data. i for one don't believe the poll from my experience with conversations i've had with republicans in the state. i'd like to see this poll in the states where people have said "fuck texas" because believe me, those people will take a second look at their own state when they see the same figures. yes, texas is still better than the rest. eat it up ya'll.

barrack is a Muslim.

For f__ck's sake, ya'll. Many of the comments here are just as ignorant as anything I've heard a racist redneck spew.

Don't forget about the 77% of Texans who DON'T believe him to be a Muslim. That's a lot of people you're lumping in with the minority. Sort of reminds me of...oh yeah, some asshole stating that all Muslims are terrorists.

I can't believe how easy it is for you people to stereotype and generalize when talking about a southern state - even when the numbers are staring you in the face.
Look to your own behavior before criticizing someone else for pulling the exact same bullshit. We're all Americans - act like it.

PS
As to the article -
If community leaders and politicians stuck to the issues, and refrained from character smears, then this kind of ignorance would be far less common, I'd [like to] think.
God forbid they should take their responsibilities seriously, and put the good of the country's psyche above spreading misconception with their pathetic political squabbling.

I just think 25% of all Americans are stupid. I wonder, maybe 1/3 of Americans are racist/homophobic too.

Well the state is not exactly a hotbed of intellectualism or profundity. Christ, look at the idiot in the White House. Why should this little factoid surpprise anyone?

Thats about the same amount of Americans that can not point out the USA on a map

Texas has four cites that in the top ten to live in in the United States during this econimic hardship.

While the rest of the country is seeking jobs....Texas has more than enough and then some. People are coming to Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Houston for jobs....because we have them.

Texas could also be its own country and have a higher GDP than the rest of the United States.

To lump people together is a sad state indeed. To do it with spite and hatred in the guise of a joke is even worse.

There are people all over the world that think Obama is a Muslim....not just Texas. No place is safe from that kind of ignorance.

People spread the lie around that John McCain wasn't tortured.

Just as bad.

Some of you with this type of double standard is sad.

Obama can't even pull his own supporters together enough to get them to not share hate. He sure the hell can't heal a country.

Does it really surprise anyone that people believe this in Texas or even in any southern state? If Obama loses it will be because of pure ignorance.

this is an ignorant artice..im a texan and graduating from georgetown this fall--i have no negitive view of obama. try to focus on the real matter at hand. who will make the best pres. not what religion they practice. that would be very ignorant--like this article. "Nuff Said?"

I'd like to know where they found the idiots that think
Obama is a Muslim. I am an Obama supporter,
already voted, born and raised in Ft. Worth, Texas,
believe me, the right wing religious fanatics make
it hard for the Democrats in Texas, but there are
quite a few of us. By the way, George Bush was
not born in Texas, he is from Connecticut and I wish
they would take him back. Don't tar us all with the
same brush, a lot of Texans are just as sick of the
slimey Republicans as the rest of the country. The
Bible thumpers are the problem.

I will admit that many of my fellow Texans aren't the most informed people, but it has a lot to do with the environment they grew up in. We are a very red and oil hungry state and those values have, unfortunately, bled into generation after generation. In light of all this "Fuck Texas" talk, I would like you all to consider that there is a nice part of Texas. It is called Austin. We are the "blue pimple on the red state" and we know that Obama is not a Muslim! So the only thing I ask is when you say "Fuck Texas," please put "except Austin"

Y'all

I'm more concerned with the implication that if he was a Muslim, that would be a bad thing. Islam, just like every religion, has it's bad apples. For every Bin Laden, there is a Hagee. This only shows the continued willful ignorance of many of Americans in Texas, and in this post as well, and how much this dictates their decision making process. Hopefully, these type of prejudiced opinions will fall into the same less than 1% category that every other extreme view falls very soon.

Education is very important.

America is scary.

fair enough ctrl alt del. i agree with what you said even though i bashed texas. its a good point

I actually wish Obama were a Muslim instead of attending the hateful so called christian church and pastor he listened to every week for the past twenty years. He belonged to the most racist, vile, unpatriotic parish I've ever seen or heard. He conveniently left that church when the media actually started printing and showing clips of its messages and sermons. What a joke. What a lack of morals. Again, I wish he were Muslim, instead of what he is or was or whatever he would like to claim now! Now that people are paying attention to his religious leaders.

Thanks for sterotyping the Texans that dont think he is a Muslim terrorist, and proving the way to counter ignorance is to be ignorant yourself.

i think a quarter of the US population is mentally handicapped. i live in a red county within a blue state and i still hear regurgitated GOPhacist talking points like i hear he's a trrrrist and nobuddy knows whar he was born, and my favorite, he's an arab. makes me sick. i can usually get the same ppl thinking by saying but we didnt find any wmd's? why should we be there? and saddam's gone, no wmds? why should our boys still be there dying for bush? i dont care if they vote for ron paul or bob barr just as long as it's not mccain. the 100 years thing works too.

What are the chances that Texas has better schools then in say the average BLUE state?

we should have let texas be its own country years ago when they wanted to leave during the civil war. fucking clowns

Ok. Let's say that Texas, is well, Texas. (and I like Texas)

So 22% is not that large of a percentage. It's less than one out of four people. (like a person without an arm or something)

So if we assume Texas is Texas, which I think is fair, and that the rest of the country does not have the same demographic breakdown as Texas, with the history of Texas - then I think we can safely say that 22% is a highwater mark for this. Most states, I bet, are filled with less than a 22% dose of hardheaded ignorance/bigotry.

Conclusion: this is cool baby.

More than 22% of the country thinks McCain is a fucking idiot - including me. Plus, being a fucking idiot is as strong a reason not to vote for someone, for some people, as being Muslim. This is fine with me. Let the intolerant and fundamentally dogmatic vote. I will vote, along with many like me - balance that shit out, hopefully tip it.

I grew up there, and I say FUCK YOU TEXAS!!!!

Very interresting either he is a muslim or a radical christian hmmm McCain has brought Flip flopping to an art form. The McCain club suffers from demention.. Anytime they here something mentioned they take it and run with. The straight talk express has a driver who is DWI
Damned with ignorance