Comments on: Fishwrap Journalism

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:04:10 +0000

Well, there was Theodore Roosevelt as a mainstream Protestant who took G-d off the money as sacrilegious, but was overruled by Congress, and James Earl Carter as the Evangelical. Most of the others are not very identifiable with any known or understood faith, based on their actions, and would be in deep yogurt if tested on their adherence to the known principles of their purported religion. It’s amazing how many would fail on the rather universal standard of the “Golden Rule.”

It might be interesting if anyone who claimed a religious faith was required to prove it.

By: hipparchia

hipparchia — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:03:48 +0000

keith ellison for president! hard to argue with peace, prosperity for working families, environmental sustainability, and civil and human rights. another couple of congressional terms under his belt, and who knows.... using jefferson's quran was marvelous indeed, and not just for the symbolism. i got a real kick out of the sound of heads exploding all over the place. i was vaguely aware of some of the other controversies surrounding ellison, but i haven't taken the time to sort out whether they're legitimate, or just racist attacks by the opposition. i'm not planning to move to minnesota, not ever, so i figure this doesn't need my immediate attention. i'm opposed to religious tests for office too, but we've had a couple two three white male christian presidents already. the moment even one of those glass ceilings gets smashed it will be a nice step forward for social justice in this country.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:57:10 +0000

Well, Michael, at least they would get a real Muslim that way, and not have to lie about it. I think the fact he was sworn in using Jefferson’s Koran was a marvelous piece of theater.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:08:49 +0000

Keith Ellison for president.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:29:43 +0000

I’m a bit old-fashioned, I think the founders really meant it when they said there shouldn’t be a religious test for office. I’m really not interested in someone else’s religion, unless the knowledge is useful in a social setting, or if it’s an important part of the life in a country I’m visiting and could get me thrown in jail if I name a stuffed toy the wrong thing.

By: hipparchia

hipparchia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:00:38 +0000

the rumor-mongering is reprehensible, but i think it’d be pretty cool to have a muslim president, especially one who’s also black.