Fired staffers say McCain was anti-religious.
By on Jun 1st, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Fired staffers say McCain was anti-religious.
“‘In the end, you came away with the strong sense that they had contempt for the faith-based community,’ says Marlene Elwell, one of those fired staffers. Elwell, a prominent Christian-right activist, was hired by McCain in December 2005 to be national director of his ‘Americans of Faith’ coalition. ‘The way we were being treated it was as if we had leprosy.‘” Doesn’t McCain get any credit for being the first out with a press release on Jerry Falwell’s death?
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LOL we already knew that McCain used the rar-right religious freaks just to enhance his run for the presidency.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:14 pmMcCain is a strong-on-defense maverick.
Liberals are godless. Ann Coulter said so.
Bill Clinton had leprosy.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:15 pmScratch the surface, and we find the true McCain.
Heh.
Don’t screw over the help…..
June 1st, 2007 at 12:16 pmLeprosy? Does this mean John McCain had illegal Mexican immigrants on his campaign staff?
June 1st, 2007 at 12:21 pmI’ve lost all respect for McCain. I respect the fact that he thinks fundamentalists are a joke; I don’t respect the fact that there just another group he’s sold out to in public.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:23 pmWhen is the religious community going to understand that politicians don’t give a damn about them beyond getting their votes?
June 1st, 2007 at 12:24 pmooh! ooh!I got a new one Zooey! my Princess Of Progress(TM)=POP, so you could be my POP star!!!
*smiles*how’s it going? I’m personally going to say a prayer for McCain….
June 1st, 2007 at 12:27 pm#6 – When are the politicans going to understand that they need to quit catering or even pretending to cater to a small sect of the country that has grossly different values than the rest of the country? I mean isn’t some of this catering the reason why W is in office?
June 1st, 2007 at 12:33 pmHow will the Republicans’ Christian base react to this? Let’s review, their Presidential candidates are basically:
McCain: : holds the faith-based community in contempt (see above).
Guiliani: : wears dresses and lived with a gay couple
Romney: a Mormon. In 2004, Mormons were specifically excluded from participation in the National Day of Prayer organized by Shirley Dobson (wife of James Dobson) because their theology was found to be incompatible with Christian beliefs.
This should be fun.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:34 pmooh! ooh!I got a new one Zooey! my Princess Of Progress(TM)=POP, so you could be my POP star!!!
*smiles*how’s it going? I’m personally going to say a prayer for McCain….
Comment by whiteyfresh
I love it, whitey! I’ve already got someone who calls me Princess, so I’ll be your POP star. Heh.
You’re a good guy, whitey — you’ve got a great big heart. :-)
June 1st, 2007 at 12:35 pmthank you!. I really needed that today. :)
June 1st, 2007 at 12:37 pmI….I think I might tear up…..
thank you!. I really needed that today. :)
I….I think I might tear up…..
Comment by whiteyfresh
I’m glad I could help. Having a rough time?
June 1st, 2007 at 12:40 pmNone of them respects religion.
No religious person could use religion as a cheap political tool to appeal to hateful instincts of homophobes, bigots and xenophobes the way the “Religious” Right does.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:41 pmnot me personally. One of the patients in the clinic i work at was just told his 2nd transplant(for blood cancer)didn’t take-he’s a couple years YOUNGER than I am. He came back and said he’s going to go for round 3. That man has some serious cajones, I tell you what. Just kind of an emotional start to the day. He’s my buddy.
Your day going well?
June 1st, 2007 at 12:47 pmMcCain would be a great Commander in Chief to lead the US into tommorrow.
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/ss/events/pl/081702hillary/im:/070531/ids_photos_ts/r3280863357.jpg;_ylt=Aj.bmiRwvjpstsz4NjpvZSlsaMYA
At least, unlike horseface Hillary, he wasn’t Left Behind!
June 1st, 2007 at 12:48 pmYES!!! We welcome you McCain to our party! The party of anti-religion, anti-God!!!
We have always known your true colors. why is TP blogging about this, we should rejoice that another Republican has joined our ranks.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:49 pmLOL we already knew that McCain used the rar-right religious freaks…
Not only McCain, don’t forget this administration showed their true colors long ago. Neo-cons, all of them, wear religiosity as a badge, duping conservative christians.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:50 pmChristian activists claiming discrimination against them!? Now this is a new turn of events!
Oh wait, no it’s not.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:52 pmI’m certainly no fan of McCain, but the him having some disdain for Christian fundie types doesn’t necessarily make him anti-religious. People need to stop thinking of a fundie every time they hear the word “Christian”. They are certainly the squeaky wheels, but they still constitute a minority of Christians in this country.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:54 pmPOP Star(TM)
June 1st, 2007 at 12:55 pmHe came back and said he’s going to go for round 3. That man has some serious cajones, I tell you what. Just kind of an emotional start to the day. He’s my buddy.
Your day going well?
Comment by whiteyfresh
Wow. You’re buddy’s a real fighter. Give him my best wishes, will you?
My day is going well. I’m watching a crop duster flying around near my place. I love those things — except for the chemicals. Yuck.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:57 pmNoot me personally Zooey; One of the cancer patients in the clinic I work in was told that his 2nd transplant didn’t take. He’s a couple years YOUNGER than me. He just came back in and said he’s a go for round 3.
…the cajones this on this guy! He kind of reminds me of a bull, so if anyone can pull this off, it’s him. He has developed into a buddy of mine since he started coming though, so it’s a little rough to hear the news….
June 1st, 2007 at 12:59 pmoops-dang it
:O
i thought that last post didn’t post…
must be those goofballs I’m high on….
June 1st, 2007 at 1:00 pm“In the end, you came away with the strong sense that they had contempt for the faith-based community”
And they deserve that contempt for being such an easily manipulated group of voters. Too bad you libs don’t know how to control the flock of sheep like we do.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:02 pm“Neo-cons, all of them, wear religiosity as a badge, duping conservative christians.
Comment by Namtillaku — June 1, 2007 @ 12:50 pm”
Exactly… There’s no way all of our “representatives” could be the religious zealots they all claim to be. Some of them have to be lying.
So the Republican candidates are all self-destructing. Heh heh…
June 1st, 2007 at 1:03 pm“People need to stop thinking of a fundie every time they hear the word “Christianâ€. They are certainly the squeaky wheels, but they still constitute a minority of Christians in this country.
Comment by Plantsman1 — June 1, 2007 @ 12:54 pm”
We’ll stop when you peace and love Christians stand up to them. Otherwise, you are tolerating them by default, and therefore are experiencing the backlash.
Pretend you’re an Atheist for a week and tell which is more taxing.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:06 pmmust be those goofballs I’m high on….
Comment by whiteyfresh
Don’t drink Mountain Dew and energy drinks at the same time, the top of your head will come off. :-D
Years ago, when my ex was in the hospital having some minor surgery, I met a 20 year old kid with advanced testicular cancer. He was a great guy, but he didn’t survive another month. He was the one always cheering up the other patients!
June 1st, 2007 at 1:07 pmi like to cram as many mentos in my mouth as I can, then chug a Coke. All you trolls should try it. It’s fantastic!
It’s the same here, Z. the patients generally tend to keep the caregivers going….
June 1st, 2007 at 1:09 pmToo bad you libs don’t know how to control the flock of sheep like we do.
Comment by Patrick1 — June 1, 2007 @ 1:02 pm
Let’s see, we’re up to liberal Christians starting to distance themselves from the zealots. I think we’re more in control than you’re willing to accept.
Remember November 2006? Hmmm?
June 1st, 2007 at 1:10 pm#26 You hit the nail right on the head, dude.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:15 pmHell, if it weren’t for the religious nuts, bigots, misogynists, corporatists, chickenhawks, neocons, and other total morons I might actually be a repub. For those running for the repub nomination that is an awful lot of distasteful @ss to kiss.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:18 pm“Too bad you libs don’t know how to control the flock of sheep like we do.
Comment by Patrick1 — June 1, 2007 @ 1:02 pm”
That’s right Pat1 take pride in being a clueless, servile, bootlicker.
Oh, and if you think of yourself as one of those in control Patrick, you are a user and really no better than a pimp.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:21 pmYou hit the nail right on the head, dude.
Comment by j swift — June 1, 2007 @ 1:15 pm
Thanks. I try… Seems that more people are starting to understand the argument and it’s making an impact. If the peace and love Christians can isolate the zealots, then it is in their best interest as well….
Oh, it’s dudette :D
June 1st, 2007 at 1:22 pmi like to cram as many mentos in my mouth as I can, then chug a Coke. All you trolls should try it. It’s fantastic!
I’d pay actual money to see a troll do that! :D
It’s the same here, Z. the patients generally tend to keep the caregivers going….
Comment by whiteyfresh
I really admire you for doing that, whitey. I’d be a basketcase. Is there any way you’ll be able to go to nursing school?
June 1st, 2007 at 1:22 pmnot where i wanted to go. Plus, I’m too old(ouch! THAT hurt) to join the Coast Guard full time, but I’m going to talk to a recruiter next week, and see about the Corpsman program there….
June 1st, 2007 at 1:26 pmToo bad you libs don’t know how to control the flock of sheep like we do.
Comment by Patrick1 — June 1, 2007 @ 1:02 pm
Let’s see, we’re up to liberal Christians starting to distance themselves from the zealots. I think we’re more in control than you’re willing to accept.
Remember November 2006? Hmmm?
Comment by unbelievable — June 1, 2007 @ 1:10 pm
Unbelievable, son, my left wing sycophant follower, let me tell you. Winning in 2006 is not big accomplishment, according to political history, we were suppose to win in 2006. so winning this past November is not exactly a huge accomplishment for our party. No party has ever kept control of Congress after the President has been in office for two terms. Political historical fact. Take it from me, your master, your god, your President. I know more than you do, my toolish sheep.
Furthermore, we were also suppose to win in 2002 and we didn’t. In fact, we have not won a meaninful Congressional election since….well, for a long time now.
Now, we are able to keep control in 2008 and we win the Presidency, then I would say that you can rejoice. In the mean time, son, please shut up. This is an order coming from your master, your god, your President. The greatest President to ever set foot in the Oval Office rug since JFK, or so Shane (who loves my d*ck tells me so).
June 1st, 2007 at 1:26 pmnot where i wanted to go. Plus, I’m too old(ouch! THAT hurt) to join the Coast Guard full time, but I’m going to talk to a recruiter next week, and see about the Corpsman program there….
Comment by whiteyfresh
Oh geez, whitey….. *tamps down mothering tendency*
I thought your were about 20 years old?
June 1st, 2007 at 1:35 pmUnbelievable, son, my left wing sycophant follower, let me tell you.
One – I’m a she
Two – Sycophant? LOL That’s hilarious. I’m the one who is always getting in trouble with authority-types for pointing out their lies…
Winning in 2006 is not big accomplishment, according to political history, we were suppose to win in 2006. so winning this past November is not exactly a huge accomplishment for our party.
Supposed to? Stop it.
The Democrats won because of the liberal movement to grow spines and stand up to bullies. And it’s working. Though, I’m not a Democrat. They are too conservative for me.
No party has ever kept control of Congress after the President has been in office for two terms. Political historical fact.
The past doesn’t necessarily define the future.
Personally, I think we should switch parties as we do – it tends to keep the country moderate, which is a great place from which to serve both sides of the fence.
Take it from me, your master, your god, your President. I know more than you do, my toolish sheep.
I never voted for you Bill. I thought your were a player, and I find that unappealing.
Furthermore, we were also suppose to win in 2002 and we didn’t. In fact, we have not won a meaninful Congressional election since….well, for a long time now.
Do you have a point? Is it soon?
Now, we are able to keep control in 2008 and we win the Presidency, then I would say that you can rejoice.
You don’t dictate what I think. You never will.
In the mean time, son, please shut up.
F*ck you. You shut up.
This is an order coming from your master, your god, your President. The greatest President to ever set foot in the Oval Office rug since JFK, or so Shane (who loves my d*ck tells me so).
Comment by President Clinton — June 1, 2007 @ 1:26 pm
I’m an Atheist – I have no god.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:36 pm#36 President Clinton: I’m surprised you speak so disparagingly about your own party.
Wait, I’m just getting word that… you’re actually a troll who has adopted the name of a still-popular Democratic figure as a means to put absurd statements above his name. That certainly explains the stupidity.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:36 pm#8 – politicians will continue to pander to the religious right because they do such a great job of voter turn-out on such non-issues as same-sex marriage. And yes, this pandering is part of why GWB is in office. I think until the religious right wakes up to the fact that the Republican party doesn’t give a shit about them and their culture war issues and stops going to the polls or starts voting for the other side, the pandering will never end.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:39 pmYou libs just need to learn how to get religious hacks to preach politics from the pulpit like we do.
R.I.P. Rev. Falwell.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:48 pmthanks for the compliment! I always get carded, and I’m not too much older than the full time age limit. Plus, people say I have the mind of a child, but in a good way. Not in that “my Pet Goat” way….
June 1st, 2007 at 1:49 pmwow, if I were 20 and owned my own house, I’d be doin pretty good….
:D
June 1st, 2007 at 1:52 pmthanks for the compliment! I always get carded, and I’m not too much older than the full time age limit. Plus, people say I have the mind of a child, but in a good way. Not in that “my Pet Goat†way….
Comment by whiteyfresh
Of course not. :-D
How does that make you too old for the Coast Guard? Amazing.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:53 pmwow, if I were 20 and owned my own house, I’d be doin pretty good….
:D
Comment by whiteyfresh
Hell yeah! See? Now I’m less impressed by you. Sorry. :D
June 1st, 2007 at 1:54 pmkudos to McCain for being that way… jeers for his hypocrisy in courting the religious right…
June 1st, 2007 at 1:55 pmUnbelievable gets the weekly ‘STFU’ award, hands down.
Clinton had more class in his middle finger than this joker using his name.
BTW, Religion causes War.
So, President Clinton, go join Falwell & talk to him…dipshit.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:56 pmPretend you’re an Atheist for a week and tell which is more taxing.
Can’t be all that taxing, since atheists a huge fuss about the words “under God” on our currency.
Someone must have a lot of time on their hands if something so trivial bothers them so much!
June 1st, 2007 at 2:01 pm#16 Blow it out your retros, buddy. I live in a Democratic county in the freaking Bible Belt. The Republicans aren’t the “Christian” party any more than Bush is “born again.”
You’ve been reading the syphillitic rantings of that nutjob Coulter, haven’t you?
The Republican party is using the “religious right” and they’re too stupid to know it.
June 1st, 2007 at 2:08 pmthe cutoff(supposedly) for the CG full time is 27. I’m SLIGHTLY(oh,so slightly) older than that….
June 1st, 2007 at 2:09 pm“You libs just need to learn how to get religious hacks to preach politics from the pulpit like we do. ”
I don’t know about you, but I don’t go to church to hear about politics and wouldn’t go to a church where they preach politics. And I think churches that DO should lose their tax exempt status.
Also, which is it? Either libs are “godless” or we should get religious hacks to preach politics at our churches?
June 1st, 2007 at 2:15 pmRemember November 2006? Hmmm?
Comment by unbelievable — June 1, 2007 @ 1:10 pm
I remember it well. That is when all the liberal f*cks were duped by San Fran Nan and her friends.
How’s that working out for ya’?
June 1st, 2007 at 2:15 pmAt least atheists seem to make complete sentences,m12.
June 1st, 2007 at 2:28 pmthe cutoff(supposedly) for the CG full time is 27. I’m SLIGHTLY(oh,so slightly) older than that….
Comment by whiteyfresh
Yeah, and I’m oh so slightly older than 29. :-D
June 1st, 2007 at 2:41 pmUnbelievable gets the weekly ‘STFU’ award, hands down.
Clinton had more class in his middle finger than this joker using his name.
BTW, Religion causes War.
So, President Clinton, go join Falwell & talk to him…dipshit.
Comment by Zimzone — June 1, 2007 @ 1:56 pm
Oh the ignorance of my left wing sycophant followers. More people have died by the hands of athiest leaders and wars that had nothing to do with religion than wars tha thad to do with religion.
but that is ok, I don’t expect you to know this, you are a silly little left winger. We don’t expect you to be smart, or educated.
June 1st, 2007 at 2:45 pmUnbelievable, son, my left wing sycophant follower, let me tell you.
One – I’m a she
Two – Sycophant? LOL That’s hilarious. I’m the one who is always getting in trouble with authority-types for pointing out their lies…
Winning in 2006 is not big accomplishment, according to political history, we were suppose to win in 2006. so winning this past November is not exactly a huge accomplishment for our party.
Supposed to? Stop it.
The Democrats won because of the liberal movement to grow spines and stand up to bullies. And it’s working. Though, I’m not a Democrat. They are too conservative for me.
No party has ever kept control of Congress after the President has been in office for two terms. Political historical fact.
The past doesn’t necessarily define the future.
Personally, I think we should switch parties as we do – it tends to keep the country moderate, which is a great place from which to serve both sides of the fence.
Take it from me, your master, your god, your President. I know more than you do, my toolish sheep.
I never voted for you Bill. I thought your were a player, and I find that unappealing.
Furthermore, we were also suppose to win in 2002 and we didn’t. In fact, we have not won a meaninful Congressional election since….well, for a long time now.
Do you have a point? Is it soon?
Now, we are able to keep control in 2008 and we win the Presidency, then I would say that you can rejoice.
You don’t dictate what I think. You never will.
In the mean time, son, please shut up.
F*ck you. You shut up.
This is an order coming from your master, your god, your President. The greatest President to ever set foot in the Oval Office rug since JFK, or so Shane (who loves my d*ck tells me so).
Comment by President Clinton — June 1, 2007 @ 1:26 pm
I’m an Atheist – I have no god.
Comment by unbelievable — June 1, 2007 @ 1:36 pm
How dare you insult me? your President, the smartest person to ever set foot on the Oval Office rug? You must be the Hillary type. Uneducated, opinionated, and with a pole up your ass. Certainly not mine, since I wouldn’t touch that thing Hillary even if I was paid a million dollars. You probably have the same issues.
Women today, you guys were easier to control and manipulate in the 1990s. Ahhh, those were the days. Oh wait, many of you easily manipulated, silly, emotional, stupid women still believe that I was a god.
anyway,
1) Winning in 2006 is not big deal. Democrats were suppose to win, us barely winning and not controling both houses by a bigger margin is a big deal. Once again, after a President has been in office for two terms, he tends to lose Congress by a considerable margin.
2) We were suppose to win the 2002 elections, we didn’t. This speaks tons about pur party.
3) Winning in 2006 has nothing to do with any type of Liberal shift in American politics, please kid, open up a book and study. You are giving our cause and our party a bad name. winning in 2006 had to do more with people wanting a new party and being tired of Republicans. We convinced Americans that while we in the Democratic party are evil, we are less evil than the Republidan party. There isn’t a Liberal shift in our society. Trusth me kid, I am the greatest President to ever have step foot on the Oval Office rug, or Shane tells me (she who loves my d*ck) (by the way, do you want to see it, Monica loved it!!!)
4) Yes, my party, I dictated what you think. All I see you doing is spewing the talking points that we have ordered you to spew. You are a tool for my party, for me, for my wife, my Edwards, Kerry, Kennedy, Pelosi, etc. You are my tool, so stop trying to believe you have an independent thought, because you sound just like my wife. Stop fooling yourself kid. but it is ok, as long as you say what we want you to say, as long as you think as we want you to think, y ou are ok.
5) Shut the F*ck up? what is this all about, how dare you give an oder to me, a man, your greatest President ever. Shut up woman, before I pimp slap you like I pimp slap all the woman that I did in the Oval Office. I’ll teach you a lesson or two about trying to oder me around, silly woman. Now get down on your knees and suck my d*ck. Moncia did it well, see if you can match her.
June 1st, 2007 at 3:02 pmSay what ever you want about me, at least I’m not the President Clinton-poster-guy.
June 1st, 2007 at 3:27 pm†Doesn’t McCain get any credit for being the first out with a press release on Jerry Falwell’s death?
No, it means that he was first out of the box to pander his scruples!
June 1st, 2007 at 4:49 pmLeprosy, it IS the Biblical disease of choice.
Too bad we CURED IT in the 1940s.
Maybe they can say that McCain treated them like his former captors.
Would you STOP torturing me with the Bible already?
– John McCain, ready to be whatever it is you want me to be, for your vote.
June 1st, 2007 at 6:13 pmPresident Clinton apparently can’t decide which propaganda she wants to spread. First she’s talking about ‘our party,’ and then she announces she’s not a Democrat.
Here’s a clue: WE HAVE CAUGHT ROVE AND THE RAPEPUBLICANS STEALING OUR ELECTIONS SINCE 2000.
We have proof that the elections were stolen in 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006, but HOWARD DEAN’S 50-state strategy brought in enough wins that we took the Congress any way.
And now we have new, honest SecStates in FL, OH, and CA, so the rightwing vote-fraud machine is in serious trouble. Your claim, the claim, that it has anything to do with ‘balls’ is ridiculous. We won in every election since 2000, but the tabulations were rigged. And we will continue winning, especially as that rigging is ripped down, because in fact WE HAVE THE DEMOGRAPHICS ON OUR SIDE FOR DECADES TO COME.
Republicans know they can’t win elections without fraud. That’s why they steal them. And they know that they can’t win with the truth — that’s why they LIE, incessantly.
You seem to be lying, so I’ll presume you’re a Republican. It’s a safe bet, these days.
June 1st, 2007 at 6:19 pm