Many years ago now, when I was just a young folk-singer making the scene, I did a poll here about the the belief that Barack Obama was a “secret” Muslim. It was just one of many theories re: the former president. Not surprisingly, a decent chunk of people here believed that he was. This matches aggregate polling at the end of his second term:
According to this poll, nearly 60% of those with favorable views of Trump also thought Obama was a Muslim. This particular poll was done by Public Policy Polling, with a 3.2 percent MOE. But for ■■■■■ and giggles, let’s assume that the poll is off by a lot. So cut the percentage in half, which leaves us with nearly 30% of believing this.
In the thread discussion, there was lots of hand-waving, bad-faith caginess, etc.—you know, the usual. But I asked: Okay, then, do we think that after he’s out of office and no longer burdened with the need to get elected, would he finally just “come out” about his faith.
Five years seems like a good time to ask again. Which of the following applies to you? If none do, then don’t respond.
I think Obama is a Muslim.
I used to think Obama was a Muslim, but I’ve changed my mind.
I don’t think he is Muslim (as his religious affiliation) but I do think he has strong allegiance to the Taliban et al. (terrorists) and is at least moderately influenced by them.
