If you live in the part of the world that I Live in, it is quite 'paradoxical' that at the mention of 'Barack Obama' one hears loud cheer for a fellow African 'albeit American'. The distance of this American from anything African is forgotten in the Euphoria that one of 'OURS' is President of the Country we hate and love most. The sense of ownership of Obama by Africa is almost ultimate.
Yet, the mention of his middle name 'Hussain' creates a sort of blind reverse baptism. 'All is forgiven - Come Back Home' is the rhetoric invisibly heard. It becomes a matter of pride or insult, whether at his Inauguration, he will use his seemingly inconsequential middle name officially or not. As Obama raised his left hand to take the Oath of Office, one could almost hear the bated breath of tele-african viewers, whether he would embrace them or alienate them - The millions of African Muslim viewers. The African Christians have already their claim on him.
He starts, "I, Barack Hussain..........." and the rest of the Inauguration pledge is drowned in internal pride. The Oath over, the African euphoria explodes. 'He's African' they chant and 'HE IS one of us.....' "He IS A Muslim" a dancing stranger proudly exclaims!
The Ownership of Obama by Africa is now Complete.
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