Monday, March 22, 2010
Speaking of...
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Obama endorses same-sex marriage
Obama's "evolving" position illustrates odd split on topic of gay marriage: While some conservatives like Laura Bush and Dick Cheney have come out in favor of it, some liberals, including Mitch Landrieu, have avoided the topic.
- May 9, 2012
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George Will: Jindal for VP
The venerable Washington Post columnist urges presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney to take a good look at Jindal for the No. 2 position on the ticket.
- Apr 6, 2012
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Going 'birther' in Baton Rouge?
The Independent in Lafayette reports Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler is asking Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to look into “many inquiries concerning President Barack Obama’s citizenship."
- Mar 27, 2012
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Something had to be done. I disagree with some of the Obama plan (unlike 99% of those opposed to it, I read it)....but I agree with many parts of it.
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"If you read it, and you are FOR it, you are an idiot." -- Jake This is an assertion, not an argument, and typical of the opposition to HCR. Please make an argument as to why you oppose the bill. There are many small elements to the bill (law, tomorrow) that many will find issue with, but the following are the big items that take effect immediately and will cement HCR as an historic accomplshment: 1. Elimination of coverage denials based on pre-existing conditions; 2. Elimination of the "doughnut hole" coverage for seniors' prescription drug coverage; and 3. Extending coverage of family plans to children up to age 26. These items will no longer be debated and will be enshrined in law. Checkmate for Obama. Warterloo for the GOP.
It has been a long time since I have felt the urge to write a post because I am so irritated/saddened/disappointed by something. However, the response of many Christians today dealing with the signing of health Care Reform has got me all muddled with thought and emotion. Primarily it is the crazy Republican Christians. You see, I know a whole bunch of Republican christians but very few Christian Republicans...and yes there is a difference. (The same can be said with Democrats, independents, etc...but for tonight I focus on the CRc.) I have some friends out there whom I love hearing there perspectives on politics. These friends are insightful, passionate, and firm in their beliefs. Friends like Rachel, Nathan, Jenny, and Nader come to mind. We don't always agree. In fact, a lot of the time we don't, but the one thing that always stands as a firm foundation is our mutual faith in Christ, the belief in the supremacy of God, and our mutual respect for one another. These people, and several others like them, are my Christian Republic friends. These are the friends that are Christian first and republicans second. Then we have the Crazy Republican christians. Those who are Republicans first and then christians second (and yes I put christian in lower case on purpose). These are the people who make me frustrated, and sad. Today in various emails I have been told that I am not a true Christian and a traitor to our nation. I have been told this not because I am for Health Care Reform (Which I am not in it's current form) but because I made the assertion that Christians who oppose the Reform should check themselves and their anger before spouting off. I get being overwhelmed with disappointment. I understand being frustrated. However, the way in which we conduct ourselves speaks of who we are in Christ and how people view Christ and His Church. For the past 24 hours, what I have seen and heard has been nothing short of disgusting and most of which has been perpetrated be people who are of a political persuasion first and faith second. At this point I am praying that God shows me how to love the Crazy Republican christian because right now I don't know how. Right now I see individuals speaking on behalf of Christ when they have no business speaking about such things at all. Right now I see people acting in such a way that goes in direct contradiction to who Jesus was and is. Worst of all, I see people using Christ as their political agenda/scapegoat - making certain that He dwells with the confines of there political preference. So to all you Christian Republicans out there i want to say thank you. Thank you for showing the truth of your faith even in disappointing times. To all you Crazy Republican christians...please don't claim Jesus if you're not going to act like Him. Until next time....
The "Low hanging fruit" (translation the least onerous part) kicks in immediately. The more "complex" stuff kicks in around 2014- AFTER the congressional and presidential elections. I find that... interesting.
Tell me next year when health care goes to shit and cost skyrocket and we go on gov controlled health care and your loved one is condemned to die that you think this health care bill was good. People need to step back from the situation and see why they urgently pushed it through along with the rest of the red agenda that is coming. WAKE up my fellow Americans before the legacy you leave the next generation has a dictator not a President elected by the People for the People. God help us all the blood of billions will be on our hands if WE the people do not put a stop to this madness.
