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- Echota, on 01/05/2009, -3/+98FTA:
The camera closes in on Sarah Palin speaking to young missionaries, vowing from the pulpit to do her part to implement God's will from the governor's office.
What she didn't tell worshippers gathered at the Wasilla Assembly of God church in her hometown was that her appearance that day came courtesy of Alaskan taxpayers, who picked up the $639.50 tab for her airplane tickets and per diem fees.
More of the Same!- Wisewood, on 10/12/2008, -1/+9More of the same? It's worse.
At least Bush pretended that there was some separation of church and state. It appears that Palin makes no such distinction or effort.- ruarctb, on 10/12/2008, -0/+11My thoughts are a lot of those policies of Bush were pandering. This lady is for real.
- nonchalantmoon, on 10/12/2008, -1/+6She's not a lady. Ladies are gracious and courteous. She's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
- winnestow, on 10/12/2008, -18/+2when does sharia law under barak hussein obama start?
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -0/+12Uh never...He isn't a Muslim and does not worship Islam.
- Philophobic, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2He would score points if he stopped enforcing it after he got up to Palin. Preferably started with her too.
- homercles337, on 10/12/2008, -7/+2Oh for ***** sake, why are there so many god damn repeats. Who ever submits FIRST should get the god damn diggs.
http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Sarah_Palin_Blur ... - mahadiga, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3McCain and Palin think they are http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chosen_people for America.
- sparsely, on 10/12/2008, -1/+2And Obama rides teh bus and fills it with biodiesel from his own kitchen, right?
- tedhead2k, on 10/12/2008, -0/+1I'm for Obama but that's kind of a stupid argument. Who pays for Obama to travel around everywhere doing what he does? His mommy?
- Rich711, on 10/14/2008, -0/+1And what about the earmarks Obama got for Rev. Wrights faith based programs? Oh I guess propaganda doesnt work if you include the whole truth.
- Wisewood, on 10/12/2008, -1/+9More of the same? It's worse.
- darneveryone, on 10/11/2008, -1/+90Enough of these theocrats! We need leaders who will uphold the First Amendment, govern in accordance with sound scientific evidence, and respect people's right to privacy!
- MarciaJ720, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2Gonna have to move to Europe to get that kind of treatment.
Republicans made a HUGE mistake in aligning themselves with the religious fundamentalists because while Republicans want LESS Federal Government, the fundies want MORE Federal Government involvement in your personal life.
Go figure.
- MarciaJ720, on 10/16/2008, -0/+2Gonna have to move to Europe to get that kind of treatment.
- ChangeIsGood, on 10/11/2008, -4/+45Wow....Really???????? Why am I not surprised......
- toetagger, on 10/11/2008, -2/+77No better than Taliban!
- csw1342, on 10/12/2008, -1/+12At least the Taliban have the decency to cut your head off at the end.
- winnestow, on 10/12/2008, -32/+1obama supports sharia law
- BrainInAJar, on 10/12/2008, -0/+10[citation needed]
- azreal156, on 10/12/2008, -0/+7[Winnestow's citation]: Some guy on the internets said dis so it is completely true >_
- dilpil1, on 10/12/2008, -15/+1Oh come on she is a LITTLE better.
- armakaryk, on 10/12/2008, -0/+8in the sense that getting punched in the stomach is a little better than getting kicked in the nuts.
- hmunkey, on 10/12/2008, -0/+1Nope, the Taliban have no chance of becoming the president of the US. She does.
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -1/+4I heard there was a Towelie ban!
- Philophobic, on 10/12/2008, -4/+3Islam actually makes more sense, from an objective point of view, than Christianity.
Granted, both religions are inherently idiotic.- Philophobic, on 10/13/2008, -0/+1Why is this buried? I'd love an explanation.
- Rich711, on 10/14/2008, -0/+1Or Obama for earmarking money for Rev. Wrights faith based programs.
- sincerelysarah, on 10/11/2008, -1/+24There are already religious groups IN LINE to get political affirmation if these two get into the white house... McCain says he wants a strict interpretation of the constitution and will place those judges and officials that will do just that. Say good-bye to the Bill of Rights...
- AkshayGenius, on 10/11/2008, -2/+30Not good, not good at all. Before I joined digg, I thought the state in India was bad enough and I used to look up to the US system for a really true government, where you are heard (Fine, before George Bush as well). But I guess things won't look be nice if these theocrats are elected. I really, really want to see Obama elected. Please, rest of America as well, vote for Obama/Biden '08!
An Indian- regeya, on 10/12/2008, -1/+1I'm about ready to go Green. McCain would continue failed policies, Obama would make changes but not nearly enough, Ron Paul may be right about some things but has no viable solutions, and he supports people who're worse than Palin....I'm starting to think that Cynthia McKinney may not be that bad of a choice.
- znewick, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5if you are willing to concede that Obama "would make some changes," I think, and I offer my opinion humbly, that it would greatly benefit the country if you voted for him, since he has a better chance of getting elected than the green candidate. It would be useful to see some change rather than more of the same. just a thought...
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -1/+1If you vote Green, you may as well drop a vote for McCain. Those that aren't voting Obama are, in essence, voting for McCain.
- BrainInAJar, on 10/12/2008, -0/+1that's a nonsense argument.
even if the 3rd ( 5th?) party candidate doesn't get elected a strong showing for them forces the other parties to adopt some of their policies in order to get those voters next go-around - boot20, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2BrainInAJar, you must not be very old...I agree with you in spirit, but in fact it doesn't work that way...
Morbo, back me up:
WINDMILLS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY!
Thanks Morbo!
- EarlOfLade, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5My Indian friend, USA is like an old used car with a fresh coat of paint. Once you look under the hood, you will see how sad a state this country is in.
- winnestow, on 10/12/2008, -14/+1sharia law will be implemented by obama
- regeya, on 10/12/2008, -1/+1I'm about ready to go Green. McCain would continue failed policies, Obama would make changes but not nearly enough, Ron Paul may be right about some things but has no viable solutions, and he supports people who're worse than Palin....I'm starting to think that Cynthia McKinney may not be that bad of a choice.
- sk11, on 10/11/2008, -3/+24She'd probably nationalise religion if given half a chance. Church of America, headed by Pope Palin, anyone?
- Dumbledorito, on 10/12/2008, -1/+10"Our Lady of the Wounded Moose Don'cha Know."
- b0rg, on 10/12/2008, -0/+7Ah, and therein lies the problem: Palin is from a catholic family, but now belongs to a church which rejects the Pope, not to mention having a different take on the ten commandments.
The most intense religious hatred is usually between groups with very similar beliefs - but just different enough to start killing each other over. - NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -2/+1Lulz @ Obama supporters complaning about anything being nationalized with Obamas support for nationalizing all these failing companies. Obama and McCain supporters both = epic fail.
- Vondre, on 10/12/2008, -2/+0Wow, what the hell. Yes, if elected to office, she will be allowed to ***** all over the constitution and she will declare herself the pope of a new Church of America. Because THAT makes sense.
I'm of the opinion that there are better officeholders out there than Sarah Palin. But really? Nine-tenths of what people say here is completely ridiculous.
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Completely off topic, but I like Mega Man more than this article..- csw1342, on 10/12/2008, -1/+10
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- AManWithNoName, on 10/12/2008, -2/+4Check again. There's only four fingers on the hands.
- ledmachine, on 10/12/2008, -3/+3i dont know why your getting dugg down. i personally like mega man more than any of this
- jlimon, on 10/12/2008, -3/+3Agreed, Mega Man is infinitely more interesting than ***** about Palin.
- csw1342, on 10/12/2008, -1/+10
- bobh1234, on 10/12/2008, -37/+1Good that she is. Better than promoting evil causes.
- kingofinternet, on 10/12/2008, -2/+19like the mccain campaign
:P - Dumbledorito, on 10/12/2008, -1/+30Advocating one religion over others via the resources and powers of the state IS evil.
- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -1/+24Why do you hate America?
- enantiodromia, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2well, not according to the people who invented this country. like you said in another post, if you don't like it, you can leave anytime. maybe you'd prefer the middle-east, they go for that sort of thing there.
- kingofinternet, on 10/12/2008, -2/+19like the mccain campaign
- shithitinthefan, on 10/12/2008, -3/+12Palin and Pope, both start with a "P'.
Coincidence?...I think not. - compgeek, on 10/12/2008, -1/+14Elected office should not be used to promote religious causes or views of the person holding said office. I thought that's why there's separation of church and state in every westernized country in the world
- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5Um, actually, most "westernized" countries in the world have no official separation between church and state - and at the same time, nations such as England and all the Scandinavian nations that have an official state church are, in practice, far more secular societies than the US.
Democracies with a state religion or official role for religion in government and government in religion include:
England, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Israel, Greece, Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador and others. - Rich711, on 10/14/2008, -0/+1Yeah like Obama earmarking money for Rev. Wrights faith based programs.
- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5Um, actually, most "westernized" countries in the world have no official separation between church and state - and at the same time, nations such as England and all the Scandinavian nations that have an official state church are, in practice, far more secular societies than the US.
- csw1342, on 10/12/2008, -3/+4You don't ***** say!?!?
- Nekura20x6, on 10/12/2008, -4/+7Is this really a surprise to anyone?
- zirconx, on 10/12/2008, -17/+4Whats this talk about separation of church and state she violated? Did she "make a law respecting an establishment of religion"? Cause thats what the first amendment prohibits.
It also says **Congress** shall make no law. She's a governor.
BFD.- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -1/+13Incorrect. The Establishment Clause, coupled with the Free Exercise Clause, also prohibits the favoring of one religion over another, or of religion over non-religion. Funding of religious institutions for explicitly religious activities has been deemed unconstitutional in major Supreme Court cases dating back more than 100 years, back to the late 19th century.
As for the second point, the 14th Amendment takes care of that.
The US Constitution applies to state as well as federal law.
Read it some time, you might actually learn something.
- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -1/+13Incorrect. The Establishment Clause, coupled with the Free Exercise Clause, also prohibits the favoring of one religion over another, or of religion over non-religion. Funding of religious institutions for explicitly religious activities has been deemed unconstitutional in major Supreme Court cases dating back more than 100 years, back to the late 19th century.
- JimmySpaza, on 10/12/2008, -25/+4There is no such thing as a separation of church and state. It's NOT in the Constitution...no matter how much whining liberal judges want it to be.
Face it, atheists. It's not in the Constitution. Deal.- ledmachine, on 10/12/2008, -2/+9Yes you are right there is nothing in the constitution about seperation of church and state. I also doesn't state that we are a free market, that we should be taxed by the IRS or that the president can go to war whenever they feel like. Face it, if we were not to have a seperation of church and state, then we would be able to install rules from Christians, Jews, Muslims, and even Buddists. A religion is a choice of how one lives there life, not how we force those choices on to other people. If you had your way, we would be run by the Church of the Flying Spagetti Monster.
- malex, on 10/12/2008, -2/+13Thomas Jefferson would like to have a word with you.
- EarlOfLade, on 10/12/2008, -2/+14You have never read the Treaty of Tripoli, article XI, have you?
- gnocchi1442, on 10/12/2008, -2/+13Are you kidding? That stupid ***** hasn't even heard of Tripoli, articles, or the number XI.
- nonchalantmoon, on 10/12/2008, -1/+13I'm pretty sure he thinks Tripoli is a spicy Italian sausage.
- malex, on 10/12/2008, -1/+11No, no, no... Tripoli is the name of Sarah Palin's grandchild.
- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -2/+18Irrelevant. Since the 19th century, under every Supreme Court - including the most conservative in history - the First Amendment was deemed to prohibit funding of explicitly religious activities, as violating both the prohibition on state-sponsored religion and on favoring one religion over another, or religion over non-religion.
- gnocchi1442, on 10/12/2008, -3/+10Last I checked, it also said nothing against euthanizing dumbass Repuke *****. We should really have President Obama look into that.
- JimmySpaza, on 10/15/2008, -1/+1You really are having anger management issues, aren't you?
Is it because you cannot stand that people have different opinions from you?
Or do you simply not like it when you are shown to be wrong?
It's all about tolerance, sweetie. Learn to deal.
And the fact that you brought up Obama and political parties betrays your nonsensical, emotion-based thinking.
So sad.
- JimmySpaza, on 10/15/2008, -1/+1You really are having anger management issues, aren't you?
- enantiodromia, on 10/12/2008, -1/+3do you rally think it's only Atheists who want to prevent religion from sneaking into government?
the quickest way to destroy a religion is to make it part of the government, and the founding fathers knew that.
in fact, the idea that the United States would not have an official religion was the *only* original aspect of our Constitution.
Finally, as Deists, the founding fathers would think the prayer in school debate was completely ridiculous, as they believe prayer was useless, because after God was done making the heavens and earth, stopped paying attention to man.
So be careful if you want to start talking about the Constitution and religion, because Christianity back in the 13 colonies was nothing like it is today. And be careful about allowing religion into the government, because if anything, that religion would be Deism, which go against everything a modern "American Christian" believes in.
- mrshare, on 10/12/2008, -0/+37Even Huckabee thinks she's a religious nut.
- GrigoriSom, on 10/12/2008, -0/+0Really? I'm not doubting you, but I'd love to see some evidence of that. I haven't read anything about his opinion of her yet.
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -17/+3LOL @ Obama supporters bitching that Palin spent $13,000 to have pointless meetings when Obama is the most radical free spender in this country(I don't support what she did at all, but I find it odd no one is whining about the unconstiutional bailout Obama voted for that is 53 million times more costly than Palin's shenanigans). Ya, it is OK when the messiah wants $850 billion for the Global Poverty Act, $700 billion+ for the bailout, and is one of the biggest poirk spenders in congress(not a McCain supporter), but when Palin spends $10,000 you all have a hissy fit. LOL @ all of you partisan hacks on both sides of the political spectrum.
- EarlOfLade, on 10/12/2008, -2/+6Oh dear, the insanity is raging freely on the right.
Please take your medications every day!- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -4/+2I'm insane because I refuse to vote for Obama or McCain? You obviously didn't read my post when I said I don't like McCain and when I said "LOL @ all of you partisan hacks on both sides of the political spectrum".
- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -1/+9Support for Obama is irrelevant to this discussion.
Support for the U.S. Constitution, for the rule of law in these United States, and for the principle that no one is above said law - that is relevant to this discussion.
Which of the above do you oppose, and why do you hate America?- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -7/+2Don't even bring up the Constituion if you are an Obama supporter, he clearly could give two ***** about the constiution with his votes on gun control and FISA and the Patriot Act.
- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -0/+7NorthMass is afraid to answer the question - or even address the actual issue.
His argument is of the type, "but Mommmm, Johnny did it too!"
At least we know now that NorthMass does not support the notion that laws - in particular the Constitutional ones - apply equally to all, regardless of who they support of what their title is. - NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -1/+1I don't even agree with what Palin did, I am just pointing out Obama supporters' hypocracy on spending bills. And if you really think its all about religion on this issue, when the article itself whines abotu the wasting of $10,000, then what do you think about Obama expanding Bush' faith based initatives? Is that not colluding church and state? I can't stand either candidate, so your argument that I am staying "but Mommmm, Johnny did it too!" is ***** stupid becasue I dislike both candidates equally, but I don't always see McCain supporters everywhere acting like McCain can do no wrong and is God.
- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -0/+4As an atheist, I oppose giving government money to religious organizations.
However, government funding of faith-based initiatives has not been found unconstitutional, as long as the gov't money is allocated to nonreligious charitable programs that the recipient organization carefully separates from its explicitly religious activities.
I happen to disagree with this finding - but it is the current law of the land. Unlike Palin, and, apparently, you, I believe in the rule of law - something conservatives used to champion.
Under the Bush administration, the separation between religious and nonreligious programming that recipients of government funding are supposed to maintain has often been violated, and the Bush administration has looked the other way. Obama has pledged to maintain oversight to ensure that our tax dollars are not spent unconstitutionally.
There is a difference between something you oppose or disapprove of, and something illegal. Palin engaged in illegal, unconstitutional violations of her oath of office.
Here is what public officials swear to uphold in Alaska:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as [insert title] to the best of my ability."
It doesn't say,
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend only the laws I agree with"
- nonchalantmoon, on 10/12/2008, -2/+6Knock, knock, knock. Hi, I'm Senator McCain and I voted for that bill as well.
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -1/+3Can you read? I clearly state in my post that I am not a McCain supporter"and is one of the biggest poirk spenders in congress(not a McCain supporter)".
- nonchalantmoon, on 10/12/2008, -2/+3Can YOU read? I didn't say anything about your support, but that you're bitching about the same thing that the other guy did. Also, this article is about the spending of taxpayers dollars for religious purposes. Where does Obama play into it? You, sir, are a jackass!
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2What was the point of bringing up McCain voting for the bailout then if you weren't trying to infer I was a hypocritical McCain supporter? And Obama plays into this because his supporters are whining about Palin foolishly wasting $10,000, when Obama foolishly wastes 53 million more money than that in just one bill!
- mayet091, on 10/12/2008, -1/+1because this has nothing to do with wasting money. This has to do with the separation of church and state. I know politicians waste money. they all do. obama, mccain, palin, and biden all waste money. but i would rather they not waste my taxes promoting a religion i sincerely DON'T believe in. At least the bailout isn't backed by jesus.
- nonchalantmoon, on 10/12/2008, -1/+1Are you mental? Did I say you were a McCain supporter? No! Did I say, 'I didn't say anything about your support'? Yes.
Do you UNDERSTAAAAND the WOOOORDS that are COMING OUT OF MY MOOOUUTHA?
The only reason I would say that you ARE a cloaked McCain supporter is because you skirt my questions like he skirts those in debates. (Not to say that Obama doesn't).
- enantiodromia, on 10/12/2008, -1/+2it's funny the "christians" don't get offended when Obama is called the Messiah in these political threads. of course, they are the same ones calling him that in the first place, so i guess its ok. and btw, his supporters dont actually call him that and never have, so you can't really say "well, that's what they call him so we are only making fun of them for doing it"
they don't. and when you do, that's a sin buddy.
also, i find it humorous when in 5 minutes i can read ten posts saying "Obama has no experience, he never votes on anything, and has only been a Senator for 2 years!!" then read ten more posts like yours saying "Obama is the biggest spending in the government, and his policies have ruined the country!!"
WHICH IS IT? just pick one and stick with it. enough of the flip-flops already.
- EarlOfLade, on 10/12/2008, -2/+6Oh dear, the insanity is raging freely on the right.
- jayb1rd, on 10/12/2008, -2/+50Dear Sarah Palin,
RTFC (read the ***** Constitution).
Sincerely,
America- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -15/+3LOL, at an Obama supporter telling anyone to read the Constitution! THAT IS GOLD LMAO. That is almost as laughable as a McCain supporter doing the same thing! You do realize that Barack has no respect for the 2nd ammendment and 4th ammendments with his votes on gun control and FISA, do you not? Or do you choose to ignore the parts of the Constitution that do not make McCain and Palin loob bad?
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -1/+9The amount of stupid in your post is pretty amazing.
You do know McCain is behind FISA (4th Amendment) now right?
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/6/14/13102/ ...
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/25/mc ...
As for the 2nd Amendment nonsense...
McCain:
# Ban cheap guns; require safety locks; for gun show checks.
# Supports ban on certain assault weapons.
from http://www.ontheissues.org/Gun_Control.htm
Obama:
# Ok for states & cities to determine local gun laws.
# Concealed carry OK for retired police officers
from http://www.ontheissues.org/Gun_Control.htm
Also, Obama is not going to ban guns:
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/nra_target ...
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/gunning_fo ...
Or do you choose to ignore the parts of the Constitution that do make McCain and Palin "loob" bad? - NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -4/+2If you actually bothered to check my profile rather than blindly assume I am a McCainaic you would of found out that I am not a McCain supporter. Sad to see that just because I can't stand Obama, that people come to the conclusion that it means I like McCain. I would never vote for that gun grabbing, flip flopping, war mongering McCain.
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -1/+5NorthMass, what you've just typed is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever read. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this thread is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -4/+2Boot20, it is insane of me to type that I am not a McCain supporter at all and if you just checked my profile you would of found that out? And it is insane of me to say Obama doesn't respect the 2nd or 4th ammendments when he is for gun control and for FISA which crap all over the 2nd and 4th ammendments? Oh, I am just a rambling, irrational moron(rollseyes).
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -1/+4I just proved to you that:
A) It doesn't matter who you vote for, they're gonna crap all over the 4th Amendment...that is unless you believe that magically a third party is going to win anything.
B) Obama isn't going to crap on the 2nd Amendment
You ARE just a rambling, irrational moron. - NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -4/+2I already knew both candidates were going to crap all over the 4th ammendment, you showed me noting I did not know, where did I say I supported McCain again?
And give me a break if you think Obama isn't going to crap on the 2nd ammendment. He wants to ban semi automatic weapons, ban gun sales to one a month, and increase restrictions and regulations on buying guns. How on earth does that make him respect the 2nd ammendment? - boot20, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3Obama doesn't think the Federal Government should be dealing with it, but state and local...so, it's better to have him at the Federal Level...
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -3/+2That doesn't mean he is for gun rights, he thinks its OK if City A bans guns even if it violates the constitution. That isn't in favor of the 2nd ammendment at all. A congressman who is for some regulation of guns but still belives in the 2nd ammendment is Russ Feingold. Obama on the otherhand could care less about the 2nd ammendment.
- JulyZerg, on 10/12/2008, -0/+4Who DOESN'T need semi-automatic weapons! I use mine once or twice an hour! I mean, how did people EVER survive without them!
- jayb1rd, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3I'm a Ron Paul supporter. I'm voting for Obama because I have common sense and know that RP will not get elected, sadly. I caucused for him. Switched my party allegiance and everything. But even though I disagree with Obama a lot on many issues, including interpretation of some parts of the Constitution, he is a HELL of a lot closer to my views than McCain. So don't assume *****.
- Uberpog, on 10/12/2008, -0/+4At this point I'm voting for Obama because while he might not care about the constitution as much as I'd like him to, I don't believe he will wipe his ass with it like the people in charge of McCain want to. Or like Bush has wiping his ass with it for the last 8 years.
@JulyZerg: I need semi-automatic weapons for when I go out and hunt deer... every day... all day. Oh and I'm SO GLAD the guitar player in Jazz band at the community college I went to was able to legally purchase an AK-47. I mean, I don't think he would be able to fend off the zombie hordes without that under his bed... Yeah, that 2nd amendment is just perfect how it is. - NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2jayb1rd, well I don't have a problem with you at all even though I wish you would vote 3rd party but at least you aren't a blind supporter like a lot of people here.
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -1/+9The amount of stupid in your post is pretty amazing.
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -15/+3LOL, at an Obama supporter telling anyone to read the Constitution! THAT IS GOLD LMAO. That is almost as laughable as a McCain supporter doing the same thing! You do realize that Barack has no respect for the 2nd ammendment and 4th ammendments with his votes on gun control and FISA, do you not? Or do you choose to ignore the parts of the Constitution that do not make McCain and Palin loob bad?
- anubis2night, on 10/12/2008, -2/+8Why would this surprise anyone? Palin has a history of exploiting those surrounding her to further her own agenda. In this case she uses her office (governor) to increase her support among her constituents (churches) that she lines her pockets at the tax payers expense, it's what she's good at. Then she hands these various churches support and financing. It's one hand washing the other but instead of big business getting in on the action it's religion. Classic politician, and yet she's supposedly a maverick.
- winnestow, on 10/12/2008, -10/+2barak hussein obama
- BrainInAJar, on 10/12/2008, -1/+4it's "Barack" actually
- whit4brains, on 10/12/2008, -1/+2Get use to it -
PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!
- winnestow, on 10/12/2008, -10/+2barak hussein obama
- weareright, on 10/12/2008, -19/+3there goes the left getting desperate again...
I for one, don't want to see this country implode within a Obama presidency,
Obama seems like a smart guy, but in time of real danger for th US and its allies, I would rather see MaCain at the head of any decision making. And I do not like the radical leftist groups backing Obama. Europe and the rest of the world would like to see Obama win, why, because he would be better to deal with that with tough McCain.- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -1/+11This has nothing to do with Obama.
It has to do with the rule of law, with the notion that no one, including a governor, is above the law, and that the supreme law of the land is the U.S. Constitution.
Which these activities violate.
Are you:
a) opposed to the rule of law;
b) opposed to the notion that no one is above the law;
c) opposed to the U.S. Constitution, or
d) all of the above? - nonchalantmoon, on 10/12/2008, -1/+11Have you been watching the news?! It's imploding NOW!!! Who the hell you think got us here?
- gianpo, on 10/12/2008, -1/+9Why do you hate America?
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5You're a little late to the melt down...have a smore!
- CarlsDigg, on 10/12/2008, -2/+0Yeah, let's stay on topic.
- rationalist, on 10/12/2008, -1/+11This has nothing to do with Obama.
- EarlOfLade, on 10/12/2008, -6/+27She is just like your average christian, no moral, no ethics, no dignity, no shame.
She is religious alright...- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -12/+5Wow, way to generalize all Christians you ***** bigot. Say the same thing about a race, a gender, or a sexual orientation and you are sent to sensitiviy training(and rightfully so), but its OK to lump all religious people together because there are some bad apples.
- homercles337, on 10/12/2008, -3/+14You can PICK your religion. You cant pick your race, gender, or sexual orientation. So, hows aboot you fook off?
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -7/+3I don't care if you can pick your religion or not, that is ***** irrelevant. EarlOfLade made the statement that the average Christian is an evil person, and that is absurd. I also would find it absurd if a Christian said the same about an athiest, and of course you would too because you are most likely an athiest.
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -7/+3You Digg liberals who always bitch about people getting discriminated against are such ***** hypocrites. You are all for discrimination against religion apparently, but are the first to whine whne someone is discriminated because of gender, race, or sexual orrientation. You would probaly give three cheers if you found out athiests burned a church to the ground. I am glad you Digg liberals don't represent most liberals, because you are just as radical and insane as the McCainiacs who want to bomb 1/2 the Muslim world.
- homercles337, on 10/12/2008, -1/+7@NorthMass. Look, NM, i understand youre upset and all, but when you evaluate things from many perspectives you understand the entire issue. I dont know how old you are, but im going to guess 13. When i was 13 i was full of piss and vinegar too. Hell, im in my 30s now and still the same (btw, thats a bad thing). The truth is that we are not entirely honest about this. Yes, im going to be honest with you. Religious indoctrination is your parents fault, your religion is your parents religion, and your parents religion is their parents religion, etc, etc. Just like your parents hate is your hate. So, its not "entirely" chosen, but it is. You can opt out at any moment in your life. You may be a lutheran now, but you can be a catholic later. Im white, male, and straight, i cant change that. Ever. We atheists are humanitarians, scientists, feminists, philanthropists, and so much more. Im sorry you feel so much ill will toward us atheists. I suspect your anger will eventually lead to your rebellion against your parents. When that happens i hope you think of this post. Shout me if you want to chat--seriously.
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -2/+2I don't have anything against any group of people, that is my whole argument. EarlOfLade said "the average christian is evil", which is absurd, it is just like saying "the average athiest is evil" which I am sure some Christians would say but not most.
- singularityv, on 10/12/2008, -10/+7You are a bigoted moron.
I am an atheist with no tolerance for the fundies, but your average Christian isn't a fundie. I have several friends who are Christian, and I can personally vouch that they're not fundies.
Atheists do not need or want you people putting words into our mouths.
***** off kthxbye.
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -12/+5Wow, way to generalize all Christians you ***** bigot. Say the same thing about a race, a gender, or a sexual orientation and you are sent to sensitiviy training(and rightfully so), but its OK to lump all religious people together because there are some bad apples.
- dilpil1, on 10/12/2008, -1/+5Is anything Palin does really surprising anymore? I mean, is it even necessary to digg stories like this? At what point do we have so much evidence against her that anyone whom is willing to look at evidence already has already vowed to vote democrat?
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5Yes, yes it is. Did you miss the guy putting an Obama sticker on a Curious George doll? Did you miss the rally where people didn't know why they weren't voting for Obama other than his name is "Hussein?" Did you miss the hate speeches given at right wing rallies?
Palin needs to be outted for the racist, bigotted, zealot that she really is.
- boot20, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5Yes, yes it is. Did you miss the guy putting an Obama sticker on a Curious George doll? Did you miss the rally where people didn't know why they weren't voting for Obama other than his name is "Hussein?" Did you miss the hate speeches given at right wing rallies?
- homercles337, on 10/12/2008, -10/+2Oh for ***** sake, why are there so many god damn repeats. Who ever submits FIRST should get the god damn diggs. Why cant submitters be honest about what has already been submitted? You have the ***** choice to say, "yea, its been submitted." I mean, come on, you know its been submitted before even though its a different source.
http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Sarah_Palin_Blur ...- mrsbrown333, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3lets see...the submission you are showing on your reply was submitted 11 hour 24 minutes ago.
this submission was made 11 hour 42 minutes ago,
ergo, this submission on here is the first one.
relax. have a beer.- homercles337, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2Having one, and enjoying. Thanks. I hope youre doing the same. I wasnt railing against any thread in particular, just the system of having many threads on the same submission. When you submit a post, you are given a choice of "yes"/"no" this is unique. Im upset that this system is not more rigorous about that decision. Different source, same message is not unique.
- mrsbrown333, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2oh well, i have seen that happen endlessly on digg . may peace prevail on earth, and may peace prevail on digg. namaste. :)
- mrsbrown333, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3lets see...the submission you are showing on your reply was submitted 11 hour 24 minutes ago.
- windphoenix, on 10/12/2008, -0/+8I am just curious with all we have heard about Palin. What hasn't Palin done? Anti-Abortion extremist? Check! Vicious hunter? Check? Shooting creatures from air? Check. Getting Exorcised? Check. Association with Alaska Independence party? Check. Earmarks? Check. Bridge to nowhere? Check. Abuse of power? Check. anti-separation of state and religion? Check. Forcing a kid to marry her daughter? Check. Anti sex education? Check. Loud mouth? Check. Divisive tactics? Check. Dangerous comments about Obama? Check. Reads all the magazines? Check. Knows only one supreme court case? Check. Doesn't know Bush Doctrine? Check. Planning life after McCain's death? Check. Staying in denial about troopergate? Check. Lied about selling a plane on eBay? Check. Doesn't know what a VP does? Check. Thinks Clinton was whining? Check. Thinks media is unfair to women (or her)? Check.
If this has not been a disastrous choice, I don't know what is.- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -2/+2Obama and McCain are equally disastrous choices for America. Biden and Palin are just as bad if not worse.
- BrainInAJar, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3[citation needed]
- windphoenix, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3Um. Did you mean Obama only? I mean if you say Obama is as bad as McCain, then you are a wolf in a sheep's clothes.
- NorthMass, on 10/12/2008, -2/+2Obama and McCain are equally disastrous choices for America. Biden and Palin are just as bad if not worse.
- Zervaman, on 10/12/2008, -0/+21RELIGION + GOVERNMENT = DISASTER
- CarStan, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3Ramen
- jaej, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2religion = disaster
- TSK05, on 10/12/2008, -2/+3"A spokeswoman for the McCain-Palin campaign, Maria Comella, said the state paid for Palin's travel and meals on that trip, and for other meetings with Christian groups, because she and her family were invited in their official capacity as Alaska's first family. Parnell did not charge the state a per diem or ask to be reimbursed for travel expenses that day."
I see no problem here. Speaking with Christian groups can't be official anymore just because you yourself are Christian?
"WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — The camera closes in on Sarah Palin speaking to young missionaries, vowing from the pulpit to do her part to implement God's will from the governor's office."
As you can see from the very first sentence, she was speaking about her position as governor to a bunch of Christians. Would you be happier if she was talking to Muslims? I don't get it, why is speaking to a religious group a violation of church and state now if you're doing it in an official capacity? Is she prohibited from talking to religious people now that she's governor?- xaeon, on 10/14/2008, -0/+1I think it probably had something to do with this line:
"...vowing from the pulpit to do her part to implement God's will from the governor's office."
How about representing the people, rather than an imaginary skydaddy?
- xaeon, on 10/14/2008, -0/+1I think it probably had something to do with this line:
- newrebel, on 10/12/2008, -10/+2THE REPUBLICAN FISHERMAN
A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, 'Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I
am.'
The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, 'You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above a ground elevation of 2346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes
west longitude.
She rolled her eyes and said, 'You must be a Republican.'
'I am,' replied the man. 'How did you know?'
'Well,' answered the balloonist, 'everything you told me is technically correct, but I have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm still lost.
Frankly, you've not been much help to me.'
The man smiled and responded, 'You must be a Democrat.'
'I am,' replied the balloonist. 'How did you know?'
'Well,' said the man, 'you don't know where you are or where you're going.
You've risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a
promise that you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your
problem. You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but,
somehow, now it's my fault.'- Hetman, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3If Republicans really believed in small government, and less government power I would agree with you. But the last administration has has showed us otherwise.
- newrebel, on 10/12/2008, -3/+1If you guys get your way in 4 to 8 years we will voting republican probably, independent maybe. Its the same thing every 4 years. I dont understand how you guys on the other side have falling for this " CHANGE " slogan. Thats all it is a slogan. Its absolutely ludicruous to promise change when its coming from a democrat or republican. As long as there are only reps and dems in both houses how can you promise change? Theres a book called THE POST AMERICAN WORLD Oblama likes to read. Its a book written by muslims on how to destroy American from within. If we pull all of our troops out of Iraq as obama originally stated (flip/floped) he and we, as the rest of the world sees it, will be condemning 10s of thousands of innocent Iraqi's to death. It seems they have a race issue there as well and the minority will be slaughtered. In other words another reason to hate the US. Besides if the rest of the muslim world didn't want us there they wouldn't allow it. Saudi Arabia cant invite us into their country for defense so there we are in Afghanistan and Iraq strategically positioned between Iran and China and thats where we'll be for a while I dont care what oblama says. He's just a sleeper, look into it.
- hierophantus, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3"He's just a sleeper, look into it."
Look into getting on the proper meds.
- CarlsDigg, on 10/12/2008, -0/+0Cute, but off topic.
- Hetman, on 10/12/2008, -0/+3If Republicans really believed in small government, and less government power I would agree with you. But the last administration has has showed us otherwise.
- jdrake90, on 10/12/2008, -3/+2I'm a little confused - we're bothered that Sarah Palin would spend $13000 on what could possibly be religious activities... would we be upset if Obama (as president) went to a black church either during the campaign or while in office? Why aren't we spending more time fighting.... oh... I don't know... $150 BILLION in pork? Come on people - enough with posting almost EVERY anti-palin story to Digg... we get the picture
Oh - and - I voted for Ron Paul in the primary - I'm NOT a McCain or Palinite - jimoase, on 10/12/2008, -14/+2
- CarlsDigg, on 10/12/2008, -0/+0Remember when staying on topic was important?
- anon2242, on 10/12/2008, -3/+1sweet she can promote it and Obama can socialize it. Church of America anyone? That worked in england right?
- AManWithNoName, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5OMG! Palin might be a religious nut?!?!? THIS IS NEWS TO ME!!!
- liberD, on 10/12/2008, -0/+9Hey Palin, you've got your religion in my politics. You want my politics in your religion?
- burkish127, on 10/12/2008, -10/+1Separation of church and state is misinterpreted from the founding fathers original intentions. Let Palin do what she wants.
- GassyTurd, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2lol
- burkish127, on 10/15/2008, -0/+0Stop burying my comment and try and back up all your incorrect views. Search "separation of church and state misinterpretation", so some reading, and then see if your opinion remains the same.
- LilRabbitFooFoo, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5See, you can get away with this sort of stuff when you are the governor of a jerkwater state like Alaska.
People have forgotten that no one every heard of Palin before 5 weeks ago. For good reason. :) - spriggig, on 10/12/2008, -0/+8Protect the Separation of Church and State, because it protects you.
- alais, on 10/12/2008, -2/+1It would have to exist in order to "protect it". Go read the Constitution idiot.
- sourcitrus, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5What happened to their motto "country first?"
not religion first. - rockon4life45, on 10/12/2008, -2/+2And celebrities use their fame to campaign for Obama, big whoop.
- Mujokan, on 10/12/2008, -0/+4Check out this quote from a recent McCain rally.
"At a McCain event, as the crowd waited for McCain himself to arrive, Pastor Arnold Conrad of the Grace Evangelical Free Church of Davenport, Iowa, gave an invocation that included the following: "I would also pray, Lord, that your reputation is involved in all that happens between now and November, because there are millions of people around this world praying to their god -- whether it's Hindu, Buddha, Allah -- that his opponent wins, for a variety of reasons. And Lord, I pray that you will guard your own reputation, because they’re going to think that their God is bigger than you, if that happens. So I pray that you will step forward and honor your own name with all that happens between now and Election Day."
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/10/mo ...
I'm sure God suddenly jumped up when he heard this prayer and said "WTF? Damn those infidels! McCain Palin 08, bitches!" - hierophantus, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5Jesus is voting for Obama.
- CarStan, on 10/12/2008, -5/+2of cousrse he does, since he's an Arab, too
- danthemanhan, on 10/12/2008, -0/+1I took that as a joke, and recieved much lol for it.
- alais, on 10/12/2008, -0/+1I think you meant Muhammad
- CarStan, on 10/12/2008, -5/+2of cousrse he does, since he's an Arab, too
- Dralha, on 10/12/2008, -0/+5Republican party = American taliban
- alais, on 10/12/2008, -1/+1Democratic party = race baiting, hateful, oppressive, narrow minded morons but whats your point?
- Sludgehammer, on 10/13/2008, -0/+1This thread need more name calling. Hmm... what parties are left, umm.... Green, bullmoose, drawing a blank after this.
- alais, on 10/12/2008, -1/+1Democratic party = race baiting, hateful, oppressive, narrow minded morons but whats your point?
- CarlsDigg, on 10/12/2008, -0/+2Someone needs to tell Palin and the other religious NeoCons we should also have a separation of church and hate. Holding lynch mobs disguised as rallys, running false claims in an attempt to play on ignorance and hatred, this is worse than more of the same, this is going backward.
- Vic333, on 10/12/2008, -0/+1Remember, mega-churches are going to be picking up there members to vote. Be sure to vote on election day or she could very well get in.
- Itsmechuck, on 10/12/2008, -0/+1and this bitch might be president. oh god
- ATCclears, on 10/13/2008, -0/+2Palling Around With Meteorologists
Posted on Oct 12, 2008
By Andy Borowitz
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin went on the attack today, claiming that Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has long-standing ties to The Weather Channel.
“What does it say about our opponent that he thinks this nation’s weather is so imperfect that he needs to be allied with The Weather Channel?” she asked a crowd in Tampa, Fla. “There’s a fine line between hating America’s weather and hating America herself.”
Gov. Palin said that she learned about Sen. Obama’s ties to The Weather Channel last week “when I was trying hard to read The New York Times.” “They said that Sen. Obama was hanging out with weathermen,” she said. “Do we really want to elect someone who has been palling around with meteorologists?”
The Alaska governor went on to attack weathermen themselves: “By saying that the planet is getting warmer, they are waving the white flag of surrender at the sun.”
Gov. Palin’s latest attacks came on the heels of a new poll showing that the only demographic group that still supports her is morons, sometimes referred to by political insiders as “no-information voters.”
“It may sound like she’s spouting idiocy, but there’s a method to her madness,” said Tracy Klugian, a Republican strategist. “She’s speaking to her base.”
In a survey of likely Palin voters, 62 percent said they “strongly disagreed” with the statement “One plus one equals two.”
Elsewhere, Sen. John McCain’s practice session for the next presidential debate was cut short when his pants burst into flames.
Award-winning humorist, television personality and film actor Andy Borowitz is author of the book “The Republican Playbook.”
© 2008 Creators Syndicate Inc. - rushjaycarr, on 10/13/2008, -0/+2They do realize that the "separation of Church and State" line is NOT in the Constitution, correct? That line comes from a letter sent from Thomas Jefferson to the Danberry Baptist Church, promising them that the government would not restrict religious freedoms.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
THAT is the first Amendment. Do you see any "separation of Church and State" line? So object however much you want, but her religious connections are in no way a violation of the Constitution of the United States of America, nor any Amendment thereof. No matter how much you want them to be.- Rich711, on 10/14/2008, -0/+2Liberals have been told this since they started bastardizing the constitution 50 years ago. Do you really think they are going to start listening today? Next you'll try to teach them that they dont have a constitutional right to "Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness."
- rushjaycarr, on 10/14/2008, -0/+1Thank you. No, I don't believe that they will listen, but I do believe that some attempt must be made to bring them to the side of good. Even if we save just one liberal from wallowing in the darkness of self-deceit and misinformation, then all of the scorn and ridicule we endure will be worth it.
- Rich711, on 10/14/2008, -0/+2Liberals have been told this since they started bastardizing the constitution 50 years ago. Do you really think they are going to start listening today? Next you'll try to teach them that they dont have a constitutional right to "Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness."
- Rich711, on 10/14/2008, -0/+1Hey wait didnt Obama earmark money for Rev. Wrights faith based programs? Oh, I forgot this is digg, no one is actually interested in both sides only the one that fits their propaganda.
- sering, on 11/21/2008, -0/+1i don't know
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