So it was decided that Senator Obama will run for the Presidential elections on the ticket of the Democrats. And since then we all observed in his speeches that this fella wont be any different from Bush if given the opportunity. His pro Israel and Anti-Iran Speeches are just a teaser. Other than upcoming war announcements US politicians also like to whine about freedom of speech and expression.

But in Barrack Obama’s case its different. He represents the African American Community of USA. And this community has payed a lot of price for being black when the country has always been ruled by White Men. But now not only African but other minority communities whether Asian, Hispanic and Middle Eastern communities have someone to look up to, someone who will put an end to racial discrimination once and for all. right?

WRONG !!

And I am saying that because; “A young Muslim woman along with another woman were refused seats directly behind Barack Obama — and in front of TV cameras — at a Detroit rally because they wear head scarfs.”

Hebba Aref “said Wednesday that she and Shimaa Abdelfadeel were among 20,000 supporters who gathered to see the Democratic presidential hopeful on Monday at the Joe Louis Arena when the groups they were with were separately invited by Obama campaign volunteers to sit behind the podium. But Aref said the volunteers told members of both parties in separate discussions that women wearing hijabs, the traditional Muslim head scarves, weren’t included in the invitation and couldn’t sit behind the podium.” - Source

Obama’s grandfather and father were Muslims. Though he never was a Muslim or practiced Islam but he has been accused of being a Muslim or having a Muslim background. Calling some US political figure a Muslim is like calling somebody a Nazi in 2008. So the poor Senator is trying his level best to be more pro Israel to negate that Nazi impression and its quite evident from his election campaigns.

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I was tagged by Pr3rna. This time I have to answer a bunch of some interesting questions. I would like to Tag: Beeca, Supe, Nikki, Ayaz, R.Sameem and Shahrzad.

1. Last movie you saw in a theater?

Theatre?? Ever heard of a DVD player? Besides I am a Karachiite we dont spend money on movies and overcoats

2. What book are you reading?

I borrowed ‘How the web was born‘ from Rakesh. But am I getting any time to read it?

3. Favorite board game?

Ludo What? dont tell me you have not played this mind blowing game.

4. Favorite magazine?

Newsweek, there was a time when I used to read “Young Times” a lot.

5. Favorite smells?

I like the smell of Bar-B-QUE, especially when I am starving.

6. Favorite sounds?

If you dwell in a city like Karachi you will prefer the sound of Silence. Now You have the right to ask;’What on earth is the sound of Silence’.

Answer; I just made that up

7. Worst feeling in the world?

When bullies mistreat the innocents. One example is Israeli occupation on the poor Palestinians.

8. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up?

That I can sleep for another 10 mins or more

9. Favorite fast food place?

Good Broast What? they make good broast and yes they named the place ‘Good Broast’. How convinient eh?

10. Future child’s name?

Zehra if its a gurl. Meesam if its a boy and trust me I am not getting married any time sooner. Its jsut I like the two names.

11. Finish this statement. “If I had lot of money I’d….?

I’d buy myslef a 1974 Ford Mustang

12. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?

Do I what

13. Storms - cool or scary?

I totally dig it.

14. Favorite drink?

Lemonade.

15. Finish this statement, “If I had the time I would….”?

I would write a book. A novel perhaps.

16. Do you eat the stems on broccoli?

I am not a big fan of vegetables.

17. If you could dye your hair any color, what would be your choice?

I like my hair the way they are. And for those who are still under this impression that I have dyed my hairs to grey; Guyz they are naturally grey.

18. Name all the different cities/towns you’ve lived in?

Hmm.. karachi, Peshawar. Can I count Gulestan-e- Johar?

19. Favorite sports to watch?

Soccer, cricket, tennis and Beach volley Ball

20. One nice thing about the person who sent this to you?

Aunty Pr3rna tagged me. She’s one of the few reasonable and pleasant people that I know through blogging and otherwise.

21. What’s under your bed?

Probably some dead roaches or lizards. hehe I keed

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It was just before eleven at night, baby Muhammed was sleeping peacefully between his parents, all of a sudden there was a crashing sound. Iman (Muhammed’s mother) opened her eyes but couldn’t see a thing; she was shouting her six months baby boys’ name. Her search for their only child ended when Muhammed was found dead. The Israeli attack on the interior minister building on Saturday Feb. 28 killed many minors like Muhammed. But what makes this tragedy even more heartbreaking was the fact that the couple of Asif and Iman waited 5 whole years to have their first child.

The death of any innocent soul is a tear-jerking experience for every family and society but in my life I have never witnessed the funeral of so many babies that faced their tragic end not because of hunger, poverty or abortion but because of the fact that they opened their eyes in a troubled region among a Muslim family.

You can read more about it here, here and here

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