Sting: Barack Obama ‘sent from God’

In a recent interview, singer Sting says Barack Obama is “sent from God.” The strangest part is Sting’s lack of rationale for such a comment. Here’s his best shot: “I can’t think of any be (sic) better qualified because of his background, his education, particularly in regard to Islam.” Let’s take a closer look at this statement.

Barack Obama is definitely well-educated, having received a law degree from Harvard. Although, that doesn’t really set him apart from other Presidents. Bill Clinton also had a law degree and attended Oxford, while George W. Bush received an MBA from Harvard. Next, we have his background. I’m not sure what this is a reference to, so I’ll leave it alone. To be honest, I don’t think Sting knew what he was referring to. Finally, he mentions knowledge/background in regards to Islam. Since when is a background in Islam a qualifier to be President of the United States?

What I find funny is that liberals got all worked up whenever Islam was mentioned during the campaign. Even the mere mention of his middle name, Hussein, was enough to elicit complaints. Democrats didn’t mind us mentioning “Jefferson” while Bill Clinton was President, so why were they so touchy over “Hussein?” Of course, Barack Obama also played down any link to Islam. Well, until it wasn’t useful any more. If you remember his speech in Egypt, then you remember how he spoke fondly of America’s link to Islam, as well as his own personal link. Does that mean it isn’t considered an insult to call him Barack Hussein Obama?

Sting’s opinion isn’t important in the grand scheme of things, but it is interesting. He tries to point to the qualities that make Barack Obama the perfect President, but there’s nothing concrete. If you read into the comment, Sting just seems to be thrilled that someone linked to Islam is President. I’m not sure how this would help with handling two wars, a financial crisis, and a restructuring of our health-care system, but Sting appears to think it is pertinent. The scary part is that he is not alone. Many of the people who put Barack Obama on a pedestal do so without knowing exactly why. They just feel they should.