Monday, October 01, 2007
Crap Comment Of The Day
Today's "Crap Comment of the Day" comes from Republican Senator and presidential candidate John McCain.
"I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles, that’s a decision the American people would have to make, but personally, I prefer someone who I know who has a solid grounding in my faith."
McCain made that comment in an interview with the Uberchristian website beliefnet.com. He was discussing the possibility that a Muslim could someday be elected president.
I decided to make this my "Crap Comment of the Day" because John McCain, while searching for candidates that have a "solid grounding in [his] faith," apparently has yet to find that solid grounding for himself. This is the same man who after years of proclaiming himself an Episcopalian now calls himself a Baptist (without the benefit of Baptism, I might add).
This is the same man who, while running for president in 2000, called the late Jerry Falwell one of a number of "agents of intolerance" while complaining about the "corrupting influences" those "agents" have in the American political system and "the evil influence that they exercise over the Republican Party." In 2006, McCain made nice with Falwell and delivered the commencement address at Falwell's Liberty University.
This is just one more example of Republicans saying whatever they need to say whenever they need to say it to get votes. Needless to say, McCain's latest "Crap Comment of the Day" has upset a number of religious folks. They just don't practice the right religion for McCain or the rest of the GOP to care.
Meanwhile, I'm still waiting on substantive proof that McCain's claim that "this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles." Here's a little proof that isn't true.
"I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles, that’s a decision the American people would have to make, but personally, I prefer someone who I know who has a solid grounding in my faith."
McCain made that comment in an interview with the Uberchristian website beliefnet.com. He was discussing the possibility that a Muslim could someday be elected president.
I decided to make this my "Crap Comment of the Day" because John McCain, while searching for candidates that have a "solid grounding in [his] faith," apparently has yet to find that solid grounding for himself. This is the same man who after years of proclaiming himself an Episcopalian now calls himself a Baptist (without the benefit of Baptism, I might add).
This is the same man who, while running for president in 2000, called the late Jerry Falwell one of a number of "agents of intolerance" while complaining about the "corrupting influences" those "agents" have in the American political system and "the evil influence that they exercise over the Republican Party." In 2006, McCain made nice with Falwell and delivered the commencement address at Falwell's Liberty University.
This is just one more example of Republicans saying whatever they need to say whenever they need to say it to get votes. Needless to say, McCain's latest "Crap Comment of the Day" has upset a number of religious folks. They just don't practice the right religion for McCain or the rest of the GOP to care.
Meanwhile, I'm still waiting on substantive proof that McCain's claim that "this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles." Here's a little proof that isn't true.
Double Entendre Of The Day
For starters, let me say that I don't really anticipate posting a new "Double Entendre of the Day" every day. After all, I haven't lived up to the billing of my "Crap Comment of the Day" since it started. That said, this "Double Entendre of the Day" was too good to pass up.
"I think it's kind of like if you let the camel put his head in the tent, next thing you know, the camel's going to be inside the tent."
That possible, but hopefully unintentional, double entendre came from Principal Dave Hadley of Fossil Hill Middle School in Keller, Texas. Hadley was attempting to explain to WFAA-TV why his school prohibits students from holding hands or hugging each other. Hadley is apparently worried that letting students get away with such gestures of affection could lead to more serious displays of affection. He's also worried that they could lead to sexual harassment. Seriously. Sexual harassment. Wow.
Students are reportedly circulating a petition to overturn the rule.
"I think it's kind of like if you let the camel put his head in the tent, next thing you know, the camel's going to be inside the tent."
That possible, but hopefully unintentional, double entendre came from Principal Dave Hadley of Fossil Hill Middle School in Keller, Texas. Hadley was attempting to explain to WFAA-TV why his school prohibits students from holding hands or hugging each other. Hadley is apparently worried that letting students get away with such gestures of affection could lead to more serious displays of affection. He's also worried that they could lead to sexual harassment. Seriously. Sexual harassment. Wow.
Students are reportedly circulating a petition to overturn the rule.
