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Madonna: Obama Muslim Comment Was 'Ironic'

But plenty of people think he is a Muslim, Material Girl explains

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 26, 2012 10:46 AM CDT

(Newser) – If you watched the video of Madonna proudly declaring President Obama a "black Muslim," you may have found yourself wondering whether she was being serious, trying to be funny, or whether she was just high. The answer is none of the above: She was being "ironic," thank you very much, she explained via a statement yesterday. "Yes, I know Obama is not a Muslim—though I know that plenty of people in this country think he is," the statement continues, according to Reuters. "And what if he were? The point I was making is that a good man is a good man, no matter who he prays to. I don't care what religion Obama is—nor should anyone else in America."

Madonna performs during her concert at Olympic Hall in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012.
Madonna performs during her concert at Olympic Hall in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012.   (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel)
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Sphinx
Sep 27, 2012 1:10 AM CDT
That's not how irony works. I think we'll probably have a female president, a Jewish president and at least a couple of Hispanic presidents before we have a black Muslim president. But it will probably happen eventually. Not in my lifetime, but eventually. As long as he/she is the best person for the job, sounds good to me.  
joymars
Sep 26, 2012 11:59 PM CDT
Suddenly the sweetheart of everyone who used to call her a degenerate.  Politics makes strange imaginary bedfellows.
LenettW3
Sep 26, 2012 8:37 PM CDT
I truely detest Election years. Phone calls anytime day or night. Mud slinging.everywhere.downright lies. promises promises that never come true. Iam voting for Nader!!!!! LOL
 

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