Clinton, Obama, or Edwards?

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by mulattogyrl

I don't know where this person got this info from, because there have been female Muslim leaders throughout history:

http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Muslim_Leaders.htm

He's in one of the US's international security programs, and has been there for several years/administrations. I would consider him an impeccable source.

Maybe they do simply nod or bow instead, I don't know. I did read it somewhere recently, but that source was much less "pure".

It probably is a difference between the sects. After all, some Muslim women simply cover their heads, others wear the veil, still others cover their entire body. I did find this passage which states that an engaged couple should not hold hands.

I will definitely ask my friend further questions, and continue to check the internet for further enlightenment on this.

[AGDee]

I'm leaning toward Edwards of the three. I think it's time for some newer blood rather than have a Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton era. Hilary is polarizing. Obama is charming and well spoken and can impress a crowd, but he offers few details about how he will do all that he promises. That leaves Edwards, who I really have no complaints about at all.

[LeslieAGD]

So far, I like Hilary. I haven't really heard much from Obama and Edwards that is changing my mind.

[mulattogyrl]

Originally Posted by honeychile

He's in one of the US's international security programs, and has been there for several years/administrations. I would consider him an impeccable source.

Maybe they do simply nod or bow instead, I don't know. I did read it somewhere recently, but that source was much less "pure".

It probably is a difference between the sects. After all, some Muslim women simply cover their heads, others wear the veil, still others cover their entire body. I did find this passage which states that an engaged couple should not hold hands.

I will definitely ask my friend further questions, and continue to check the internet for further enlightenment on this.

There are some differences between sects, but there are more differences between cultures. The issue of women covering is moreso a difference in culture. There are rules between men and women that Americans are definitely not used to, but I always thought that we accommodated to other people's cultures anyway - like instead of a woman president shaking hands, she would just nod in acknowledgement.

Unmarried men and women are supposed to keep their distance from each other, but I was just questioning 'or they won't go to heaven' part. Things are interpreted differently depending on the part of the country/culture/sect/etc.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by mulattogyrl

Unmarried men and women are supposed to keep their distance from each other, but I was just questioning 'or they won't go to heaven' part. Things are interpreted differently depending on the part of the country/culture/sect/etc.

That part bothers me, too - it just seemed a bit "stiff" and I do of Muslim men who have been touched by a woman to whom they weren't married.

My friend is on vacation, so it will be at least a week until I find out his "why".

[KDAngel]

While I'm not a Democrat or fans of any of the aforementioned candidates, I must say throwing Edwards into the mix is a joke. I grew up in NC (24yrs) and just moved from there in May and what the rest of the country has yet to realize is that NC doesn't even like Edwards. He's a joke on so many levels. He has no shot, nor does he deserve one.

And while I hate to think of a Clinton administration, especially now that I'm living and working in DC, I think she's far superior to Edwards or Obama.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by KDAngel

While I'm not a Democrat or fans of any of the aforementioned candidates, I must say throwing Edwards into the mix is a joke. I grew up in NC (24yrs) and just moved from there in May and what the rest of the country has yet to realize is that NC doesn't even like Edwards. He's a joke on so many levels. He has no shot, nor does he deserve one.

And while I hate to think of a Clinton administration, especially now that I'm living and working in DC, I think she's far superior to Edwards or Obama.

I would like to hear more specifics about Edwards. Can you give me any examples? (I prefer to make an informed choice and if the election stuff I hear is inaccurate, I'd like to know!)