Posted on October 14 at 2:35 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I have no idea what Rep Woods' political positions are, on any issue. But an elected official, democratically voted in by the people, should only be removed by outside others under the most egregious of circumstances in a true democracy. This case hardly rises to that level, particularly when citing charges that are almost 20 years old. That is the electorate's right and responsibility. This is still a democracy, not a MADDocracy!
Posted on October 14 at 2:27 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Per my sources, the "One Nation under God phrase was forced into Bellamy's otherwise fine statement from the 1890's by the newly resurgent right wing, commie-baiting Joe McCarthy Congress in 1952. And by the way, the references to "God" on currency and in the Pledge do NOT say CHRISTIAN God. Allowing for loose translation, this could apply to virtually any religious group. Thus, only Atheists and Agnostics might take offense here, which, still, is a kind of discrimination against minorities.
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I don't bring my politics into your church, so keep your church out of my government!
Posted on October 13 at 10:42 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Why was "myvillagegreen"'s comment removed? Did I miss something?
Posted on October 13 at 10:41 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
bunny,
No one is asking you to tow any cows, or even to kowtow "to everyones wants" (sic). But you seem to expect all the rest of our citizens to kowtow to yours. The matter at issue here is your insistence to use your single religious symbol on public lands we ALL own and PAY FOR. Who is being forced to kowtow here? Why some in Christianity, which preaches humility (as most of us allegedly subscribe), insist on self-centeredly imposing their particular religious emblems on public properties we all own, I have no idea. But I do know many, apparently including yourself, lack the discretion to see the issue past an adamantine certainty.
Posted on October 13 at 2:56 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Nice article and decent representation of long known views of our Founding Fathers and, more recently, Jews and non religious citizenry.
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Now we also need to realize that Muslims are becoming more and more important among our polity, and we can only profit from their increased professional integration into our foreign diplomatic circles and military protection efforts whether in the Middle East, North Africa, or Southeast Asia. I doubt if US Muslims, whether serving or only supporting through taxes, would feel honored by a monument to the sacrifice of life featuring the primary religious symbol of a single religious perspective. Indeed one that not only excludes them, but also over the centuries has called them every vicious name possible and invaded them numerous times in the name of Christ (!), incidentally, represented in their own religion as one of their revered prophets.
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And of course, among many others, there are the Native Americans whose ancestors were slaughtered as "heathen savages" and often stripped of their own religious beliefs and cultural associations and forced into Christian schools.
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All in a nation pioneering "Freedom of Religion" to the outside 18th century world. Acting on these noble origins, our contemporary enlightened steps may serve as an example to other nations themselves in need of more open-minded, tolerant attitudes.
On A golden opportunity to declaw Patriot Act
Posted on October 6 at 2:54 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Fool and Prof:
AMEN!
On A golden opportunity to declaw Patriot Act
Posted on October 6 at 12:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Ezoner,
I doubt you have ever read, much less know anything about the "Patriot" Act. Or the Constitution for that matter; nor why the latter was written. You let unreferenced plays to your wild fear overtake your commitment to freedom and democracy, making claims of “saftey” (sic), which you can't even spell.
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"[T]he best legislation enacted in t he past 50 years." How many nations thwarted? Sheez! In this time of wild, ill considered statements, you are really the champ. Read it, read it, read it, and ponder the empowerments it enables; or if you are too lazy, or it is too hard to understand, reread the article above, maybe a little more carefully, and try to begin to entertain the, OUR, egregiously unconstitutional implications.
On A golden opportunity to declaw Patriot Act
Posted on October 6 at 10:49 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Thank you, Mr Blumner. On behalf of all of us who love TRUE democracy. And, as I told them all around me recently at the Nobel Museum's display of the tyranny of the "Patriot" Act in Stockholm, our Senator, from our hometown, was the ONLY senator in the nation with the heart and b*lls to vote against it. A thousand more cheers for Russ!
On How would you rate the importance of spelling?
Posted on October 6 at 10:42 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Thanks reality b, this kind of demo is engaging and always surprising. Have enjoyed them before, and enjoyed yours as well. But I still also voted it as very important. Leaving wiggle room for the Hemingways, Fitzgeralds and Twains, it is the least thing - as in resumes - one can sharpen to make a show of intelligence.
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On US elections official to visit Wisconsin
Posted on October 18 at 4:20 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
kay5, would you like to cite your evidence behind this massive burden on us by "double, triple dipping welfare? We should be wise to such BS by now: Reagan used the same canard 40 years ago with the 12-dip "welfare queen"(black of course, very black, fat of course, laughing af course), which was a total lie, revealed only AFTER his election. And the real reason for being anti ACORN is NOT the few snots who misused their trust, but the massive SUCCESS of the program in helping people vote who would be otherwise unable, a problem not faced by the rich. And these newly enfranchised do not goose-step to the corporate-party line like your Grassleys, McConnells, Boehners, Paul Ryans, Fox News, etc ad nauseum would prefer.