God-o-Meter

One in Ten Americans Think Obama's Muslim

Monday March 31, 2008

Categories: Barack Obama

obama30.jpgThere's been some squawking from the chattering classes about the challenge this presents Obama, but God-o-Meter is shocked that so few Americans hold the mistaken belief that Obama is Muslim, given the virulence of the false rumor campaign against him. Consider that other recent polls have shown that:

28-percent of Americans think "Saddam Hussein was personally involved in the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon." 14-percent are unsure.

26-percent of Americans believe that the American government "knew the 9/11 attacks were coming but consciously let them proceed for various political, military, and economic motives."

23-percent of Americans say they have actually seen a ghost or believe they have been in one's presence.

Take heart, Obama.


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Paul Shiras
March 31, 2008 9:10 PM

How many people believe that the war in Iraq was because of Bin Laden?

Paul Shiras
March 31, 2008 10:02 PM

A rhetorical Question: How come so many people believe in Ghosts and UFO's but don't believe in the visitation of Saints or the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

strongblood
April 1, 2008 4:08 AM

Shame to you so-called Christians who are filled with hate. Americans, this is your chance to get America healed or cry for many years. We better humble ourselves and vote for this man whether we like his color or not. God is behind him. That's all!!!

Lj
April 1, 2008 10:55 AM

Obama is the best choice. Most American still believes in Santa clause ands the Easter bunny.

PL
April 7, 2008 8:17 AM

Anyone who wants Socialism in America, please go ahead and vote for Obama.

Having experience with Socialism - even moderate levels - let me tell you, it sucks! America doesn't need any more of it than it already has.

Less would be good!

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The God-o-Meter (pronounced Gah-DOM-meter) scientifically measures factors such as rate of God-talk, effectiveness—saying God wants a capital gains tax cut doesn't guarantee a high rating—and other top-secret criteria (Actually, the adjustment criteria are here). Click a candidate's head to get his or her latest God-o-Meter reading and blog post. And check back often. With so much happening on the campaign trail, God-o-Meter is constantly recalibrating!

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