# Obama not really the President because he didn't really take the Oath **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 20, 2009, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167 "2009-01-20T18:26:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Alienhand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8edcca/32.png) [@Alienhand](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alienhand)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/241 "2009-01-22T16:28:45Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > I see. > > But couldn’t he have taken the oath on the bible and still implemented his evil plan? I understand Obama is Muslim, but I don’t think he’s very observant. In my summary I left out a detail, he had to affirm his (and the WH’s) allegiance to Allah first for proper guidance. You see, this is all very logical. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/242 "2009-01-22T17:28:23Z")
He actually \*touched \*the Lincoln Bible with the hand he uses to wipe his ass. ---
**Author:** ![mlees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@mlees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mlees)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/243 "2009-01-22T17:41:25Z")
> [@ElvisL1ves](#): > > He actually \*touched \*the Lincoln Bible with the hand he uses to wipe his ass. Hmm? Typically, is it the right hand that is raised (or placed over the heart) to take an oath? Is Obama left handed? ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/244 "2009-01-22T17:44:27Z")
> [@mlees](#): > > Is Obama left handed? Yes. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/245 "2009-01-22T17:44:53Z")
> [@mlees](#): > > … > Is Obama left handed? Yes. ---
**Author:** ![Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bc8723/32.png) [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/246 "2009-01-23T02:35:51Z")
If he uses his right, over too quickly. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/247 "2009-01-23T02:42:39Z")
[Oath of office of the president of the United States - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oath_of_office_of_the_President_of_the_United_States) Seven presidents have retaken the oath.Pierce affirmed instead of swearing. In FDRs 3rd swearing in the clerk dropped the bible. Roberts made the error. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/248 "2009-01-23T02:59:03Z")
> [@ElvisL1ves](#): > > He actually \*touched \*the Lincoln Bible with the hand he uses to wipe his ass. > [@mlees](#): > > Hmm? > > Typically, is it the right hand that is raised (or placed over the heart) to take an oath? > > Is Obama left handed? I suspect **ElvisL1ves** is referring to the fact that to Muslims, the left hand is unclean and used for personal hygiene. ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/249 "2009-01-23T03:16:13Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > I suspect ElvisL1ves is referring to the fact that to Muslims, the left hand is unclean and used for personal hygiene. Nitpick: This feeling is rooted in culture, not specifically in religion, and is not primarily a Muslim characteristic. For instance, Hindus and other non-Muslims in India and elsewhere in Asia and Africa generally have the same prejudice against using the left hand in eating, etc. ---
**Author:** ![PopeJewish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ce7236/32.png) [@PopeJewish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PopeJewish)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/250 "2009-01-23T03:47:59Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > Nitpick: This feeling is rooted in culture, not specifically in religion, and is not primarily a Muslim characteristic. For instance, Hindus and other non-Muslims in India and elsewhere in Asia and Africa generally have the same prejudice against using the left hand in eating, etc. Indeed. I personally always associated this characteristic with Hindus, not Muslims, though many cultures throughout history have ascribed uncleanliness to the left hand due to it being the one that you wipe your ass with (so you can keep your right hand clean for food and such) ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/251 "2009-01-23T03:49:16Z")
[never mind] ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/252 "2009-01-23T04:24:07Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > Nitpick: This feeling is rooted in culture, not specifically in religion, and is not primarily a Muslim characteristic. For instance, Hindus and other non-Muslims in India and elsewhere in Asia and Africa generally have the same prejudice against using the left hand in eating, etc. Remember, it was implied Obama was possibly Muslim. I was addressing that. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/253 "2009-01-23T04:32:50Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > [never mind] One of your best posts ever. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/254 "2009-01-23T04:37:01Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > [never mind] Subtle Simon & Garfunkel reference, given the posts preceding? _I been Ayn Randed, Nearly branded A Communist 'cause I’m left handed, That’s the hand you use…well, never mind._ ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/255 "2009-01-23T04:37:01Z")
> [@Rand\_Rover](#): > > One of your best posts ever. You know what the sincerest form of flattery is, don’t you? ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/256 "2009-01-23T04:52:06Z")
> [@left hand of dorkness](#): > > you know what the sincerest form of flattery is, don’t you? your mom? Burn! ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/257 "2009-01-23T06:22:30Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > I understand Obama is Muslim, but I don’t think he’s very observant. Are you whooshing us here or did you leave something out? The man’s never been Muslim. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/258 "2009-01-23T06:24:03Z")
[QUOTE=The Left Hand (snicker) of Darkness] …You know what the sincerest form of flattery is, don’t you?.. [/QUOTE] Cash. ---
**Author:** ![Hippy\_Hollow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hippy_hollow/32/4841_2.png) [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/259 "2009-01-23T09:24:32Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > Ah…that explains it. You were listening to Limbaugh. I was going to say exactly this… I thought that the local AM station would preempt Limbaugh for the inauguration… and he said more or less the exact thing that \*\* Stephe96\*\* said. :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![The\_Understander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3da27b/32.png) [@The\_Understander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Understander)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167/260 "2009-01-23T14:43:25Z")
> [@Fish](#): > > If he uses his right, over too quickly. Actually, wouldn’t it be the other way around? Unlike Inigo and the Dread Pirate Roberts, Obama IS left-handed. Or is this that just what he WANTS us to think? Dun-dun-DUN! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-not-really-the-president-because-he-didnt-really-take-the-oath/482167.md?page=12)