Some Islamic Extremists Respond Positively To Obama Speech

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Some Islamic Extremists Respond Positively To Obama Speech
KARIN LAUB | June 7, 2009 12:48 PM EST |

RAMALLAH, West Bank — From Lebanese guerrillas to Saudi preachers, Islamic extremists have warned followers not to be taken in by President Barack Obama's conciliatory words _ a sign that some may be nervous about losing support if animosity toward the U.S. fades.

But even moderates warn Obama will have to quickly follow his call for a new relationship with the Islamic world with bold actions to prevent a disappointed backlash.

In his speech in Cairo Thursday, Obama listed confronting "violent extremism" as the top priority in addressing tensions between the U.S. and Muslims. He urged the Islamic world to reject radical ideologies and promised to work aggressively to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He also said the U.S. does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlement in the West Bank and endorsed a Palestinian state.

There are already some indications his words are having the desired effect of undercutting extremists. A militant leader in Egypt called on the Taliban to respond positively to Obama's gestures, and Hamas militants in Gaza say they are ready "to build on this speech."

Obama may have managed to "plant the seed of doubt in some minds" of extremists, said Robert Malley, senior analyst at the International Crisis Group think tank. "There was enough ... that represented openings for those who wanted openings."

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/07/some-islamic-extremists-r_n_212309.html

[BlooInBloo]

1. Obama at work, squeezing them down to a very small, very hard core...

Just like he's doing with republicans.

[Cha]

2. Good, because this is not going

to ever be easy with so many people who like WAR.

What a history it's been there with Israel and the Palestinians..like no one could see that coming.

[jefferson_dem]

3. From FauxNews even...

Can Obama Holocaust Comments Give Moderates Boost in Iran Election?

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faces three challengers in Friday's election, and is considered potentially vulnerable.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/07/obama-holocaust-comments-moderates-boost-iran-election/

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4. Well, that would certainly be ironic

and fitting, since it was Bush's blustery war-mongery bullshit that got the sob elected in the first place.

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