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PEW poll shows most Americans oppose bans on Muslims

Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on PEW poll shows most Americans oppose bans on Muslims
PEW poll shows most Americans oppose bans on Muslims

The issue of banning Muslims and expanding America’s existing wall along the Mexican border to deal with illegal immigration remains a contentious political issue in the election campaigns for president this year, but most Americans do not support imposing special restrictions on immigrants and specifically on Muslims. But a new poll by the PEW Research center is flawed…

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Analysis: America’s unDemocratic process of “Democracy”

Posted on March 28, 2016April 3, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on Analysis: America’s unDemocratic process of “Democracy”
Analysis: America’s unDemocratic process of “Democracy”

Many people in the world look at the United States as the bastion of Democracy, citing their election process which boasts one-vote, one-person. In other words, each American 18 years of age or older has the same power to vote for and elect the people who represent them in government. It is a great concept, but…

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The West’s fluid definition of terror

Posted on March 26, 2016 By rayhanania 1 Comment on The West’s fluid definition of terror
The West’s fluid definition of terror

Innocent civilians are murdered and seriously injured everyday in Palestine and throughout the Middle East from terror, but the West always seems to have two standards for suffering, one for themselves and one for the people the West brutalizes. This essay explores the hypocrisy of the West in the aftermath of the terrorism in Brussels and…

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Sanders edge in Michigan may be due to Arab support

Posted on March 10, 2016October 30, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Sanders edge in Michigan may be due to Arab support
Sanders edge in Michigan may be due to Arab support

Bernie Sanders won the important Michigan Primary Tuesday (March 8) and a big part of his victory can be directly attributed to support he received mainly from Muslim Americans and Arabs in Wayne County. But Donald Trump still carried the state with overwhelming support from Chaldeans, Middle East Christians. The two communities have been separated…

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Dangerous Presidents in America on Day # 1

Posted on March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Dangerous Presidents in America on Day # 1
Dangerous Presidents in America on Day # 1

Cruz, Rubio and Trump are the three most dangerous men whom America has ever given birth to, and they are set to ruin the American economy and the American way of life. On Day #1 – they want to repeal Obama care. Forget their hatred for the President, but look at their political meanness to…

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Despite rhetoric, Trump leads with Arab radio callers

Posted on February 12, 2016September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 3 Comments on Despite rhetoric, Trump leads with Arab radio callers

Donald Trump has been criticized for calling for bans on Muslim and Hispanic immigration, but Arab Christians and Middle East Christians like Chaldeans are connecting with Trump because of his “tough” policies against radicalism and religions extremism, on Arab Radio By Ray Hanania Donald Trump has been criticized for calling for bans on Muslim and Hispanic immigration,…

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Trump and the rise of radical Christlamicism

Posted on December 9, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Trump and the rise of radical Christlamicism
Trump and the rise of radical Christlamicism

Donald Trump, American extremism and the rise of radical Christlamicism. How the Christian conservative movement has turned to terrorism and how ti has been protected by extremist Christian politicians, leaders, activists and the conservative news media. By Ray Hanania The way people are screaming about Donald Trump, you would think he is the anti-Christ. If…

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Hypocrisy on Obama being a Muslim, and anti-Arab racism

Posted on September 18, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Hypocrisy on Obama being a Muslim, and anti-Arab racism
Hypocrisy on Obama being a Muslim, and anti-Arab racism

Donald Trump is being attacked for not correcting a supporter who claims President Obama is a Muslim. But very few Republican candidates or many in the mainstream American news media have demanded the same of other candidates. Trump may not be John McCain, but he is no different than most of the Republicans running for president. So why only attack…

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Don’t Expect Middle East Peace to Be a Presidential Campaign Issue

Posted on April 16, 2015June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Don’t Expect Middle East Peace to Be a Presidential Campaign Issue
Don’t Expect Middle East Peace to Be a Presidential Campaign Issue

As the American presidential campaign gets into swing, there will be a big focus on the battle among the larger field of conservative and extremists Republicans like Cruz, Rand, Rubio and maybe a half dozen more, and they won’t be talking Middle East peace. But neither will Hillary Clinton or any Democrats who challenge her….

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That Upbeat Melody of Muslim-Bashing

Posted on April 3, 2015June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on That Upbeat Melody of Muslim-Bashing
That Upbeat Melody of Muslim-Bashing

Rarely can anyone have a discussion that involves Muslims without a little bashing even when it has to do with boot stomping, dressing flaying Country music. Is Country music more patriotic, or does it intentionally fan the flames of Muslim-bashing? By Ray Hanania What do country music, Ted Cruz, terrorists and Muslims have in common? This week…

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Ashrawi warns Israel destroying Christian presence in the Holy Land at Middle East Christian confab

Posted on October 19, 2014October 19, 2014 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Ashrawi warns Israel destroying Christian presence in the Holy Land at Middle East Christian confab
Ashrawi warns Israel destroying Christian presence in the Holy Land at Middle East Christian confab

Ashrawi warns Israel destroying Christian presence in the Holy Land at Middle East Christian confab By Ray Hanania Last September, Middle East Christians were thrust into a spotlight they have long deserved when U.S. Senator Ted Cruz told a questionable Washington D.C. group ostensibly organized to “defend them” that if they didn’t support Israel then…

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Conference explores the important role of Christians in Middle East peace

Posted on October 15, 2014October 15, 2014 By rayhanania No Comments on Conference explores the important role of Christians in Middle East peace
Conference explores the important role of Christians in Middle East peace

Conference explores the important role of Christians in Middle East peace The most important gathering of Christian Arab voices on Palestine and Peace By Ray Hanania The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) will holds its 16th Annual Convention this weekend, Oct. 17 and 18, 2014 at the Marriott Hotel in the nation’s capitol exploring…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, religion, Spotlight

Podcast: Sir Rateb Rabie on Middle East Christians

Posted on September 22, 2014August 20, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Podcast: Sir Rateb Rabie on Middle East Christians
Podcast: Sir Rateb Rabie on Middle East Christians

Podcast: Sir Rateb Rabie on Middle East Christians By Ray Hanania Holy Land Ecumenical Foundation President Sir Rateb Rabie discusses the challenges facing Christians in the Middle East. He talks about the anti-Christian views of Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz at a recent conference at the so-called “In Defense of Christians” conference held in Washington…

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Podcast: Sam Rasoul discusses Arab political empowerment; Rateb Rabie discusses fate of Middle East Christians

Posted on September 15, 2014November 30, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Podcast: Sam Rasoul discusses Arab political empowerment; Rateb Rabie discusses fate of Middle East Christians
Podcast: Sam Rasoul discusses Arab political empowerment; Rateb Rabie discusses fate of Middle East Christians

Sam Rasoul discusses Arab political empowerment; Rateb Rabie discusses fate of Middle East Christians 4 pm CST: Ray Hanania, host of Talk of the Town Radio show on www.YalahaVoice.com and WCEV 1450 AM Radio, interviews Virginia 11th District Delegate (State legislator) Sam Rasoul on his political career and his successful election in November 2013 and his election…

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Ted Cruz and his anti-Christian stand on Christian Arabs

Posted on September 12, 2014October 9, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Ted Cruz and his anti-Christian stand on Christian Arabs
Ted Cruz and his anti-Christian stand on Christian Arabs

Ted Cruz and his anti-Christian stand on Christian Arabs Republican Tea Party Senator says persecution of Christians by extremist Muslims is wrong but persecution of Christians by Israel is God’s will By Ray Hanania U.S. Senator Ted Cruz showed how little he knows or cares about true Christians when stepped onto a stage before an audience of…

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