*Disclaimer : I do not support any candidates as of yet nor does Barack Obama's politics come anywhere near my own.

/rant on

     So Barack Obama apparently attended a Madrassa in Indonesia for a few years as a young child. I could give a damn. Here is why:

- The guy verifiably went back to live with his maternal grandparents in Hawaii by age 10.

- Religious programming of any ilk works poorly without constant re-enforcement.

- He has shown zero inclination towards radicalism of any kind other than liberalism (not a problem).

     All the talk show folks want me care about it because of one single reason:

- He lied about it for years.

     Big hairy deal, I would have lied about it too if I wanted a career in American politics. Post 9/11 thrown in and it becomes something of a "no-shitter".

     Bottom line is that what he did at his parents behest prior to age 10 shouldn't disqualify anyone from public service. Using this as an actual reason to disqualify him for anything at all is disingenuous and stupid. This guy is so secular that the suggestion that he is some sort of "closet Wahhabist" is ludicrous.

/rant off