Comments on: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD (OR ALLAH AS I CALL HIM)

By: Big Bertha and Little Ben

Big Bertha and Little Ben — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:49:12 +0000

Now that Obama has denounced (and rejected!!) the Nation of Islam I will vote for him. I MIGHT consider that for Andre Carson if he does the same. I never thought such a nice appearing guy like Andre could get caught up with a group like that.

By: Melyssa

Melyssa — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:50:21 +0000

Shorebreak….how true your words are.
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You did see the news regarding how much out-of-state union PAC money Andre’s campaign accepted, didn’t you?
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Andre is for sale! Get out your checkbooks.
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Someone made a comment that no candidate for change can keep that promise when they are bought and paid for by Washington lobbyist money.

By: Jon G

Jon G — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:16:12 +0000

Shorebreak,
On an intellectual level I would agree with you that religion should not play a part in Carsons’ politics. But, basically, everything we come in contact with effects us somehow and religion is a pretty big thing in most peoples lives. Most religious people will tell you that their religion (or God) comes first over family and everything. Carson professes to be a religious man so you can’t help but think that it effects his thinking. I think the fact that Farrakhan was allowed to speak at Julie’s funeral speaks volumes and can’t be ignored, (right along with the fact that he broke the law with having uniformed LEO’s in his political ads and should be investigated). It’s not only about the issues but character and integrity also.

By: jladd

jladd — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:04:04 +0000

Enough of the religious, Nation of Islam rheortic already. Last I checked, we called the USA our home; and, we worship as we please. Religion will not be the basis of Andre Carson’s electability. His credentials and a lack of the basic understanding of the complex 7th District issues will lead to his defeat in May. That is my political autopsy. Maybe we need a doctor in the House.

By: Shorebreak

Shorebreak — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:48:50 +0000

I wrote a long response regarding the use of religion and it’s association with terrorism in todays politics. I decided that it would probably get no traction here, so I’ll leave my remarks at this:
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Islam is not responsible for terrorism. Just as Catholicism wasn’t responsible for the IRA, the Red Brigade, or the hundreds of other murderous groups comprised of Catholics. The difference between terrorism by individuals within the two religions is how they’re handled by popular media in a manner that coincides with geostrategic objectives.
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One of the results of anti-muslim media indoctrination is that local and national politics are at risk of Constitutional violations. When the population responds locally with religious fears that were instilled to generate support for geostrategic activity, our entire political system is at risk. When I start seeing posts about Andre Carson that include references to 9/11 terror attacks, it’s clear to me that the indoctrination has been highly successful.
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It’s a blight to our Constitution and our institution of separating religion from politics.
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That being said, I believe that Carson is nothing more than a lackey who’s been chosen for his willingness to adhere to the wills of select private entities - who wish to control national policy. Carson would be a disastrous representative in Congress, but it has nothing to do with his religion.

By: Tim Dugan

Tim Dugan — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:20:35 +0000

Islam, according to the Qur’an and Muhammid, is more than just a religion. It is a complete system of religion and law that dictates every aspect of life.

Vic,
You forget one thing. This is America. The land of the free. We choose our religion and what we want to follow.
Get a life!

By: Taxpayer 834512

Taxpayer 834512 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:21:54 +0000

Jehovah’s Witnesses can annoy with their door-to-door solicitations. It can be argued Southern Baptists haven’t served America well supporting Bush’s Christian conservatism. But, toppling skyscrapers of screaming innocent people to serve Allah and avenge geopolitical affronts brought modern religion way past just irritating - or irritated. If it’s supposed to be right to be understanding, forgiving, and compassionate about Islam as a whole - where’s the two-way street? If Islam, or any religion, can’t tolerate the mere co-existence of other beliefs, where is the compassion and understanding? Why does respect for the law and sound economics in immigration policy have to be labeled predjudice? Redd Foxx, once said, “If a white guy gets drunk on tv, it’s just a guy getting drunk. If a black guy gets drunk on tv, it’s the whole damn race.” Despite the fringe excesses of any group, that’s true for all of us.

By: Vic

Vic — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:27:16 +0000

Islam, according to the Qur’an and Muhammid, is more than just a religion. It is a complete system of religion and law that dictates every aspect of life. From what it sounds your are not a practicing Muslim just like someone who went to a baseball game or to isn’t necessarily a baseball fan. The more Muslims in places of power, the more Islamic influence is exerted on the American public. They have constituencies and Muslims are voting for Muslims because they share the same beliefs and have the same agenda.

Keith Ellison has refused to condemn anti-American and anti-Israeli groups that sponsored him and he mets and advises with, and then there are the 10,000 Islamic terrorist attacks around the world that have people a bit uneasy.

Every other religion came to the US, assimilated, and prospered. Now, Muslims are here to make the US more Islamic and Americans should be very concerned.

If all Muslims in the US were bacon eating, Scotch drinkers like you we wouldn’t need groups like CAIR filing lawsuits against anyone who looks at a Muslim funny.

By: Think Again

Think Again — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:17:23 +0000

Please don’t put Jen and Wilson in the same category.

Not even freaking close.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:43:47 +0000

religion need not be an issue. lack of experience and suspect credentials are the issues. it will get him in the primary.