Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Iowa Republicans STILL cannot accept that President Obama is a Christian.
When we say that Fox News is making Americans stupid, this is what we are talking about.
These idiots simply do not want to believe that Obama could be one of them, a Christian, because in order to hate him he has to be the OTHER. And how easy is it to hate him, and be suspicious of his agenda, if he is a member of the same religion that they fervently believe attacked us on 9-11.
(H/T to Andrew Sullivan.)
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President Obama is a Christian. These are just some dumb people who are devoted to maintaining their ignorance. What do they want exactly? The US to force Egypt to install a Christian ruler? Not all Republicans are so closed-minded and idiotic as this sorry lot.
ReplyDeleteohhhh, this form of stupid reeeeeeally hurts my brain. you can insert anything you want into the following sentence, just as these spiteful eejits have:
ReplyDeletei think he's (president obama)a __.
such as:
i think he's a time traveler.
i think he's a drinker of kitten blood.
i think he's a human/penguin hybrid.
i think he's a classical ballerina.
i think he's too sexy for his office.
i think he's too smart to represent this country.
i think fox and hannity and iowa caucus republicans can suck it. those people in the focus group ought to be sent to one of obama's socialist training camps so they can fall in lock step with the rest of us. they just don't get it. either that or back to grammar school. can we get them into a civics class at least?!?
Wow. Really? See you can dress 'em up but they're still stupid inside. Liberalism - a new religions ROTFLMAO. Really? And I thought y'all worshiped at the altar of the almighty capitalist buck. Deepest sympathy America - these are the idiots who will put a Palin on the ballot.
ReplyDeleteYour Neighbour - a Canadian Socialist with Government Healthcare
Personally, I don't put a lot of faith in any of Frank Luntz's panels. He's as much as con artist as Sarah.
ReplyDeletePerhaps they need to stop watching FAUX NEWS so they can educate themselves and know what is really going on.
ReplyDeleteAnd Obama is not a born again Christian...or an evangelical nut. Must mean he is a Muslin. Stoopid is right
ReplyDeleteP.S. where are pics or tall tales of the Palins actually going to church?
Can't faux be sued for false advertising? They are not "news" and they are not "fair and balanced".
ReplyDeleteFox probably had them fill out a questionnaire from which they picked what they wanted as the questions would have been on there.
ReplyDeleteAKA - the Panel was 'fixed'
What a wonderful day!!
ReplyDeleteGabby Giffords spoke!!
Has been confirmed by her Chief of Staff!!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41492254/ns/us_news/
WOW, just WOW. Ignorance on display!
ReplyDeleteo/t a tad:
ReplyDeletejust found these over at BAGNoteNews:
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/HTPPTpEbB36/Sarah+Palin+Hosts+Reagan+Ranch+Banquet+Honor
A slide show of Ms Palin's speech for RR Birthday. It was a very small, very old, very white group. Really surprised me what a insignificant gathering it seems, after all the hoopla. She appears to be the entertainment director at a ritzy old folks home!
Aurora
Gabrielle Giffords speaks!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/09/gabrielle-giffords-speaki_n_820714.html
These douche-bags are the "real" Americans who are so flattered by the hillbilly grifter's constant carping about American Exceptionalism.
ReplyDeleteIt IS like a game of Neocon Mad Libs, isn't it? To me, the answers sound scripted to appeal to the average Faux viewer, especially those coming from the younger woman wearing glasses in the back row. It's clear that some of these people have no idea what their responses even mean--they're just giving off that "I'm a Rill 'Murikan, so I'm Superior" vibe. And "Libralism is the most intolerant religion of all." Projecting much? I also loved the cute, well-timed nodding in agreement. And can someone PLEASE wipe that schoolyard bully smirk off Hannity's mug, pretty please??
ReplyDeleteIt's SAFE to be a biggotted, ignorant, vicious hater because you call yourself a Christian.
ReplyDeleteThat's the legacy of McCain and Palin.
In just a few short decades these people will be the ethnic minority in the United States. May the hate return to them with a vengeance.
WHo do these people think they are! Who gave them the right to judge someone else?
ReplyDeleteAs a former resident of Iowa, I am so saddened by this film clip. Iowa has one of the highest literacy rates in the nation, so the fact that so many of these people have accepted the lies regarding President Obama tells how powerful Fox News and the other right-wing media outlets are.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly have our work cut out for us in the coming years.
If anyone thinks that it is impossible for Sarah Palin to get the Republican nomination for president, all they have to do is watch this video.
ReplyDeleteThe Republican party has been hijacked by people who play on the fears and prejudices of people like these.
Ripe pickings for candidates like Palin.
I feel bad for the state of Iowa. Right now these people are probably procreating with cousins and people who think Sarah Palin is smart. Their children will be sad and incurious because the parents are too busy putting band aids on their dragging knuckles.
ReplyDeleteIts sad because Iowans are known for their pragmatic grasp on politics and life in general. Who is poisoning their well with stupid?
Ooooohhhhh . . . FAUX.
The problem with Fox news and the conservatives who know better is their clever snark is lost on 30% of its audience because they are not in on the joke.
ReplyDeleteErgo, these people believe the nonsense Fox is selling.
For this reason a man killed Dr. Tiller, another shot police in PA, and another intended to kill someone in the Tides Foundation. And a bunch of Iwoans believe their President lied about his religion.
Conservatives like Kristol finally call Beck out and- surprise!- Beck retaliates with more of his clown act.
From what I have observed, President Obama lives his life in quiet humility, putting into practice the thoughtfulness, the kindness, the patience and love for others that the Christian faithful so proudly proclaim is the core of their faith.
ReplyDeleteFor those who cannot see this and deny his example of faith, I ask them to look within and see what flaws they are trying to cover up within themselves.
So many self-proclaimed "Christians" are that in name only. They subscribe to hatred of others on a whole spectrum of offenses rather than concentrate of self-love and lover of others.
Too many born-again folks embrace the prosperity gospels that promote selfishness, greed, and the disdain for charity and service.
President Carter is often ridiculed by these same people, yet he, like President Obama actually live their faith by example not proclamation. There is a huge difference between saying your a Christian and actually living your life as follower of Christ trying to be like him in every way you can.
I am not a Christian, but I recognize those of any faith who truly live it. You can tell it by their humility, patience, and quiet grace. They are too busy implementing their faith to spend time accusing others, hating others, or trying to force their beliefs upon others. They simply are their faith.
President Obama (as President Carter before him) lives his life in a way any true follower of Christ would - with simple dignity and humility, with depth of understanding, trust, and grace.
Politicususa has the radio clip of Beck flipping out this morning. He's ranting that he, Bachmann & Palin are being politically assassinated by the GOP!!!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.politicususa.com/en/glenn-beck-gop-assassinate
I just got a new stock of popcorn. Let the games begin!!!!!
You can tell these people ONLY watch Fox, listen to Rush, etc, all they do is regurgitate what they have heard said! So sad!
ReplyDelete@GrainneKathleen,
ReplyDeleteOh, you've made me laugh with your great post! I love you sense of humour.
Thanks, and please keep it going.
Cheers from Southern Ontario!
Their pastors must be so proud of how well they hate. Bet they all have a good Christian group hug this Sunday while congratualing themselves on waking up America.
ReplyDeleteLiteracy does NOT necessarily mean critical thinking skills. Comfortable in their stupidity, proabably every single one of these people would easily pass the minimum standards test for high school graduation.
The GOP just needs to procreate a few million more of them and it's a waltz to the white house.
Well put, 10:34am.
ReplyDeleteDon't be fooled...these dumb hicks just use the Muslim meme to justify their thinly veiled racism. It's more "acceptable" to be anti Muslim in post 9-11 society than be outwardly anti-black.
ReplyDeleteNotice the demographic in this video.
"Samantha Bee examines town hall manipulation with strategist Frank Luntz before tackling the imposing task of making her own Asian-friendly town hall."
ReplyDeletehttp://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-april-19-2005/bee---hall-of-same?xrs=share_copy
well they come a long way, they know enough not to use the N word when there's a camera rolling
ReplyDeleteTo BAustin@10:03
ReplyDeleteDo not only spend time asking about the Palin's @ church, how about Reagen or Bush, unless it was a funeral.
The Reagens spent every weekend at Camp David or their ranch, Bush spent more time at his Ranch(without an animal on it)then he did in the White House.
WHY did I listen to this??
ReplyDelete"They (the Obama administration) don't know what's going on..(in Egypt)" Well actually YES they do, but because it's a complicated, sensitive diplomatic issue, not to mention it is not our damn business to tell Egypt what to do (which apparently these clowns think we should) the WH isn't calling these idiots every day to fill them in on the latest.
"He believes in his policies." Oh my, what a silly thing for a president to do, actually BELIEVE in what he's trying to accomplish.
"His religion is liberalism, and that's the most intolerant..." WTF? LIBERALS are INTOLERANT?
and they think he's a Muslim. And SO WHAT IF HE WAS???
OMG what a sorry bunch. God help us.
Is it clear to anyone besides me that none of those people had any substance in their criticism, nor was any asked of them? Not one instance was cited and no followups were asked.
ReplyDeleteI am an Iowan, born and bred. I moved away when I was 40. Yes, there are conservatives in Iowa, but I am certain that this bunch are totally unrepresentative. Iowans are smart people, not suckers. They are not hicks - even a lot of the farmers have college degrees. And remember, this is a state where gay marriage is legal. I do think this panel was "fixed" and I do hope that no one thinks that these views are representative of the intelligent folks in Iowa -- conservative or not conservative, they are simply not this stupid!
ReplyDeleteSo which is it - Is he a Muslim or was he deviously under the control of Reverend Wright a Christian minister?
ReplyDeleteSo annoyed! Bottom line - He's black and they cannot take it!
OMG~I find it hard to believe that there are people this ignorant/stupid or prejudiced still breathing in this country. Are they all related to Scarah??
ReplyDeleteScorpie
@ 10:09....
ReplyDeleteFox won the right to distort their news in court. Truly despicable.
http://www.relfe.com/media_can_legally_lie.html
@fj dandy
ReplyDeletethanks for your comment and cheers back!
My parents are convinced Obama is a Muslim, too, and nothing I say--no evidence I provide--can change their minds. Rush Limbaugh has more credibility to them than I do, even though I have a master's degree ("Rush plays clips of actual comments from actual speeches"). When I cite my research, my mom's standard response is, "You have too much time on your hands."
ReplyDeleteSo now I just say President Obama could be a Muslim, and that would be fine with me. That usually shuts them up.
Several months ago, my parents visited my church. During a conversation after the service, my dad trotted out his "Obama is a Muslim" comment. To my surprise, the man he was talking to--a man he'd actually known when they attended Christian college together--told him he should look into the progressive movement, and stop spreading divisive and hate-filled rhetoric that doesn't help the country. I wanted to hug the man!
What Iowa Republicans believe is irrelevant. They might "believe" that they can fly, but that does not make it so. I'll bet they also "believe" that Reagan was a fiscal conservative and shrank the size of the government.
ReplyDeleteThey put together a panel of the most uninformed cousin humping goobers they can find and we're supposed to care about what they have to say about ANYTHING? Why not ask them about particle physics and wave particle duality? Seriously, the combined total IQ for this group of morons would be hard pressed to hit four digits.
Why are teabaggers so fucking stupid?
@GrainneKathleen,
ReplyDeleteOh did you have to say the " I think he's a time traveler"
I now keep imagining him as Dr Who ...I wonder where in the White House they hide the Tardis.
Even though our President is NOT a Muslim, I would say to those people who believe he is - SO WHAT?
ReplyDeleteAre Christians so intolerant of other religions that all they can do is point fingers in horror? (Silly question, I know. Of course they're that intolerant.)
We had a Catholic president who governed without consulting the Bible. I wonder, will they have the same opinion of Mitt Romney, a Morman, is in the White House?
What a bunch of doofuses (and I live in Iowa). I'm embarrassed by them.
It's IOWA !!
ReplyDeleteThey'll believe anything that Beeeek tells them to believe!
It's IOWA !!!
The question the commentator should have asked was, "Where do you get your information/beliefs that Obama is a Muslim?". I'll bet that most would say Faux Noise.
ReplyDeleteOne of the GOP's congressmen just resigned after pictures of him turned up on Craig's List where he was trolling for female companionship. He's married. Chris Lee represented Rochester, NY and suburbs of Buffalo. Tsk. Tsk. Family values.
ReplyDeletehttp://gawker.com/#!5755071/married-gop-congressman-sent-sexy-pictures-to-craigslist-babe
Meanwhile Lawrence O'Donnell is tearing a strip off Congressman King of Iowa about the Obama-is-a-Muslim meme.
Bunch of fool Freepers. That's about it.
ReplyDeleteAndrew Sullivan
ReplyDeleteObama isnt a Christian! The Bible is the book you use to determine if someone is a Christian.
It says: you will know them by their fruits. Obama does not produce good fruit.
For all of you that continue to drool all over him, you should know he said; should the politiccal winds shift, he would stand with the Muslims. That my friend is NOT a Christian! Totally the opposite.
Debra Bryant
The hatred and racism is so palpable.
ReplyDeleteIowa. Arizona with corn.
ReplyDeleteDebra Bryant you are a buffoon. What "fruit" determines Christianity? What "fruit" has Palin produced that tells us she is a Christian? What "fruit" has Michelle Bachman produced that tells us she is Christian? Just how obtuse are you?
ReplyDeleteIf Obama were a Muslim, how come not one single Muslim ON THE ENTIRE FUCKING PLANET has EVER claimed that the president is Muslim? How come NO MUSLIM HAS EVER said that they’ve worshipped with him? How come THERE IS NO EVIDENCE THAT HE HAS EVER WORSHIPPED IN A MOSQUE? Wouldn’t at least ONE of these things had to have happened before anyone with at least a single functioning brain cell would make the charge that President Obama is a Muslim? I think that I may have just stumbled upon the first explanation for your claim.
The second reason morons like you raise this charge is because of your incipient racism. You know you can't hurl the N-word any longer so you call him a Muslim. The charge is so fucking imbecilic and unbelievable the ONLY possible explanation is your bigotry. Only thick-witted clods like yourself trot out this asinine charge. How come no smart people raise this charge? How many Ph.D.s endorse your claim? How many Nobel Laureates have signed on to your batshit crazy theory? How come the ONLY folks trotting out this idiocy are undereducated cretinous peawits like yourself? Who gives a fat rat's ass what a simple minded putz like you thinks about this or any other subject? You are a moron.
I'l bet you were one of those teabagging asshats who railed about Obama being responsible for Rev. Wright's remarks. Answer me this Einstein: If Obama is a Muslim, how can he be responsible for HIS CHRISTIAN MINISTER'S words? How many Musilims actually HAVE Christian ministers? Or do you not see the glaring cognitive dissonance raised by that statement?
You are offensive, thicker than shit, and a pompous sanctimonious ass. Nobody with a functioning frontal lobe takes anything you say or write seriously.
Judging by YOUR fruits, you ain't no Christian either sister. Again, judging by your fruits, nor are you much of an intellect.
There are many progressive, educated intelligent people in Iowa. These ain't them.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with 8:09 PM. The ones waving the Bible are the false prophets.
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