Obama's Private Prayer 'Leaked'


	Obama's Private Prayer 'Leaked'

wiccantexan

7-25-2008 9:57 PM

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obama, prayer, religion, belief, private, media

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7-26-2008 1:07 PM

oldbogus

Someone doesn't have much respect for his religion's traditions.

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7-27-2008 7:15 PM

cptenaud

Bet he got paid well.

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