PRESIDENT OBAMA, NOTRE DAME & ABORTION
President Obama, Notre Dame & Abortion
Do not judge, so that you; may not be judged. For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? . . . You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor’s eye (Matthew 7 1-5)
The country, especially the campus of Notre Dame and the Catholic church, are in an uproar that President Obama is going to South Bend, Indiana to deliver the commencement address. Some of the conservative wing of the Republican Party and so-called conservative Christians are outraged that President Obama was invited to give this address knowing his position that supports abortion rights. Lord, help us today. This is going to shock many; to a large degree I am in agreement, although I have some differences. Let me explain and make my position clear.
I do not support killing unborn babies. I do not support killing babies after they are born. In other words, I do not support the death penalty. I do not support abusing anyone, let alone male children by Catholic priests. However, I do support President Obama being invited, and his acceptance to address the graduates of Notre Dame. For me, in this whole debacle, my mind raises a number of questions. Those who are adamantly against abortions are they also adamantly against babies living a life of poverty just because they were born? If the parents do not want to bring life into the world, but the pro life advocates want it to be law, that the child must be born, does the child that is not wanted be made, by law, to stay with parents that do not want the child? If, by law, the child is not mandated to stay with parents that don’t want it are the pro choice advocates willing to provide tax money for the gainful well being of the child? These are questions that have to be also answered by the Catholic Church since it is against abortion. Who is going to take care of the child? Is the ultimate decision to what happens to a woman, her body, and what’s in her body, hers, or is it the decision of the state? Again, be clear, I am against abortions. I have more questions.
The Catholic Church is consistent with its support against abortion and its support to abolish the death penalty. However, some of these same political conservatives are adamantly for the killing of people after they are born and against the Catholic Church’s position. This contradiction causes me to ask the question of whether these conservatives are trying to do what’s right, or trying to do what is politically expedient. Are they truly protesting in the interests of children or are they trying to find an issue that can be used to persuade the masses of Americans to put them back into the White House? They want the child to live, but they want to be able to kill the child after the child is born. If they are pro life, then under all circumstances, except for the immediate protection of life, all people born should not be killed by the state or anyone else. If death does not occur in the protection of one’s life then death should not intentionally occur after the fact. That is truly a pro life stance not based on politics, but based on one’s concern for life. There is no telling how many innocent people have been killed by the state under the guise of being guilty. The justice system was so fraught with error in Illinois that Governor Ryan suspended the sentence of all that were on death row in that state. And statistics show that justice is harsher for Blacks than others when it is time for the state to kill. Stop it!! Just stop it!! Still I have more questions.
The Catholic Church, through its priestly leaders, in my opinion, has been on the right side of both issues of abortion and the death penalty. But how do they square the issue of sanctioning priests molesting little boys? There has been example after example of where a catholic priest has molested a child and the solution implemented by leaders of the Catholic Church was to move the priest to another parish where he exhibited the same behavior. Let’s look at a Bishop who is opposed to President Obama speaking at Notre Dame. This account is according to the Boston Globe:
Bishop John M. D'Arcy, who in private letters to other church officials as early as 1978 questioned the reassignment of priests accused of sexual misconduct, said yesterday that the church must improve its screening process for accepting seminarians and that homosexuals should be prohibited from being ordained as priests.
During yesterday's 10 a.m. Mass, D'Arcy, now bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese in Indiana, said the church must look for men whom children can respect -- ''men who would be good husbands, men who would be good fathers," he said.
In an interview after the service, D'Arcy acknowledged that his reference to ''good husbands . . . good fathers" conveyed his belief that only heterosexual men should be allowed to become priests. He said men in the priesthood must embrace celibacy.
Now I got questions for Bishop D’Arcy. How can priest be good husbands or good fathers and embrace celibacy? Could it be the vow of celibacy is the reason that priests seek homosexual release? Bishop you know as well as I know Church history. Initially Catholic priests were not required to take an oath of celibacy. The Catholic Church became very wealthy because people upon death, left their property to the church. At that time, priests were required to take an oath of poverty, because the church could provide food clothing and shelter, etc. The Catholic Church provided shelter for the Priest and his family. However, the Catholic Church was put in a precarious situation when the priest died, because it had to have the home that the dead priest’s family was living in so the next assigned priest and his family could have shelter. Because the dead priest had taken a vow of poverty, quite often his family had no place to go upon his death. Therefore, the church was in essence making the priest’s family homeless. To do such a cruel thing did not look good for the church. The Church’s solution was to begin to make priests take a vow of celibacy so eventually the Church would not find itself in this situation. This is one of the reasons why Martin Luther started the Reformation which brought about the birth of Protestant Christianity. It was a protest against the Catholic Church’s so-called godly position which went counter to nature, and also scripture, I might add. Therefore, the vow of celibacy was really an economic decision and not a decision based on sound theology. Look how this economic decision is causing the unnatural behavior of priests and the victimization of the babies. For a man not to have intimate relations with a woman is not what God charged. God said go out and multiply. The Catholic Church needs to get at one with God.
Lastly, although I do not support President Obama’s position on abortion however, I do support his speaking at Notre Dame. A university is a place where we educate our future. Education is not based on agreement. Some of the best learning in the world takes place when there is disagreement in the classroom. Disagreement means that more than one person is thinking. Through disagreement one begins to clearly understand where one stands on the lesson. If the university does not allow for disagreement then there is no education, but instead indoctrination. We must educate our children so that they have all the tools and chance in the world to be all that they can be. We must be careful in calling out the speck in other’s eye while ignoring the log that is in our own eye. We all fall short, even this writer. Thank you for listening to AjabuSpeaks.
Rev. Ajabu
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Rev Ajabu
Your analysis of this subject concerning the Catholic Church and President Obama speaking at Notre Dame is so complete. I totally agree with your assessment. The last church on the planet that should be condemning our president is the Catholic Church. As you pointed out the number of child molesters in that church. The problem will never go away if the priests are not allowed to be celibate. A man has hormones that are so potent that it becomes very difficult for him to ignore his sexual drive.
I have some female patients who are trying to refrain from having sex while unmarried but the hormonal impact is so great that they have to yield to the desire for sex or suffer with headaches, restlessness, agitation and so many manifestations that may or may not be apparent.
What is a priest to do with his male urges to have sex. I think the Catholic Church is asking their priest to behave unnaturally. Just as homosexuality is considered unnatural behavior. As a consequence, many of these men prey on innocent little boys and girls. I guess there is a biblical basis for celibate priests but I am not a Catholic scholar.
Most people are not for abortions and I refuse to perform any as a physician. Women used to give themselves abortions which resulted in many deaths [mother and fetus]. The reason why we do clinical abortions has been to prevent women from aborting own their own. President Obama and all of the pro choice supporters are leaving the decision up to the mother and her God.
The Catholic Church needs to clean the blood off of their own hands starting with the child molesters; but this same Catholic Church watched the brutal slavery in the United States and the Pope looked the other way. They have watched the slaughter of the Palestinians by the European Jews in Israel and no outcry from that Church. I recall the Pope visiting Haiti and leaving that country like he found it without any support to feed those starving Catholics there.
The last thing they need to do is worry about President Obama. He definitely should be honored at Notre Dame. He is not advocating abortions but he is pro choice. The church has to reach out to women of the world and teach them not to have abortions. You can't hold the president accountable for what a human being decides to do with her own body. Remember, these women will take a coat hangar and try to abort themselves. That type of abortion had to stop. I lost a classmate in high school who used a coat hangar.
I would tell President Obama to not go to Notre Dame if they are so narrow minded about abortions knowing that their denomination is a total disgrace, having all of those molesters that are still operating. All Barack can get out of Notre Dame is a lessening of his stature. I would ask all of Barack's supporters to not attend Notre Dame. I certainly would not encourage our young Black athletes to go to a school that would insult our first Black president.
I know Barack will teach them something today at that commencement. He has a way of teaching those who need to be taught. Notre Dame will lose a lot of her prestige for disgracing such a wonderful and brilliant President of the United States.
john
Ajabu,
Your analysis of the Catholic Church is absolutely brilliant. I commend you and honor your faith.
The comments on Obama are comments about our political situation and I admire your forthrightness.
What you commented on about the Catholic Church stands alone, pure and simple. I am very proud of you.
Thank you,
Tony
Your commentary is completely out of line or logic. The Catholic Church believes in life in every instant. They do not believe in abortion. They do not believe in the death penalty. The catholic church aids those who seek solution to these problems. They provide programs that aid pregnant young women. They counsel and aid to provide alternatives to abortion. They provide food, shelter, clothing to families, including monetary support for the mothers and young fathers. They provide nurseries and scholarship programs for these same women and fathers. They counsel and aid immigrants. They provide shelter and food for those in need. They provide aid to the sick, including hospital and health programs that would not be available to the poor. They counsel on adoption if these parents do not want to stay with their babies. Stating that the catholic church obliges the women of unborn children to remain with the babies that they do not want is not true.
As to the rest, it's quite hypocritical. You start this post with this quote: " Do not judge, so that you; may not be judged..." then come in and do exactly that: judge the catholic church because they did not support Obama in his abortion stance. It seems that anyone that dares criticize Obama will be
drawn and quartered - which incidentally is a bad tendency in a democracy. The speech that Obama gave in Notre Dame touched a lot of catholic hearts. He spoke about dialogue. He spoke about reaching together solutions. He spoke about adoption vs. abortion. That is what the dissention and criticism about Obama did.
Again, it is great to stone the catholic church. It is a popular thing to do. But if you can show me one single church that has not had a scandal in its midst, then you are a miracle worker. We hear about pastors and reverends that have been arrested for a sex scandal. We hear about pastors and reverends that have taken funds from the church for their own means. We hear about pastors who murder their wives. We hear about pastors who have been arrested for burglary and auto theft rings. We hear about pastors arrested for extortion and "miracle" workings that are a swindle. And the list goes on. Incidentally, a search on google finds these charges easily, so before you cast stones at the catholic church as a whole do a search. There have been rotten apples in the catholic church just as any other church, but do not throw the baby with the bathwater. Do not cast stones just because they took a stance. It is neither correct, fair or just and your hyprocritical dialogue of moral superiority comes out wrong.
Pat,
Welcome to the website. In reading the first paragraph of your post, there is no disagreement. If you reread what is written you find that statements that the Catholic Church being against abortion, being against the death penalty are specifically stated. The rest that you mention that the Catholic Church does is not dealt with in the article, but I would not take issue with what you state. The point that I do take issue with you do not address, or seem to try to address by listing the faults of the protestant church. Although your listing is correct it does not justify the molestation of children, overwhelmingly little boys, by a plethora of priests in the Catholic Church. You don't address the history of the oath of celibacy that, in my opinion, is causing the errant behavior on the part of the priests. This article is directed more at Bishop D'Arcy than at Notre Dame. I applaud the leadership at Notre Dame for not running away from the diaglogue. I am taking the stand that if some of the other people associated with Notre Dame want to look at the speck in President Obama eye, and I have stated clearly that I am in opposition to his position on abortion, then those same people associated with Notre Dame should look at the log in their eye, which I defined as priest molestation of little boys because of the vow of celibacy. The question for me rest with the willingness of the Catholic Church, which Notre Dame represents, is it willing to look at itself before , or at the least simultaneously, while it is looking at others.Your response of celibacy being the cause of priests' errent behavior is sought. God bless.
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My brother in the faith,
I was reading your letter and thought my God dont tell me they got to you too with this rethoric,but after reading further i couldnt agree with you more.
I too dont agree with abortion but his right to speak there i will defend.This is no more than that great American tale RACISM.The Right Wing Conservatives and the Catholic Church are simply using this abortion issue to hide their racist intent and agenda.like i said you pretty much elaborated on that very well and i couldnt agree more.
But they are against the death penalty and how many death warrants did George Bush sign in Texas before he spoke at Notre Dame,how many preciouse babies did he kill in Iraq,a country that has never harmed a American or had anything to do with 9/11 yet no outcry when he spoke at Notre Dame..And this bishop what's his name D'ARCY he says only heterosexual males make good fathers evidently that's not the criteria to become a Catholic priest because we continue to hear of priest in the Catholic faith molesting little and teenage boys.Yet they banish a priest for being photographed with a woman and the molesters get shipped to another parrish.
However, if you look at all the Presidents who spoke at Notre Dame,you will see a lot of them had different views than the Catholic Church and there was never such a outcry and if it was it was Bill Clinton because they considered him a black president too.
My Brother Ajabu,
Well, you have hit another sensitive subject with this Notre Dame vs. Obama thing. Your commentary was thorough, complete and on target about abortion and the hypocrisy of the Church. I couldn't agree more.
I am old enough (70) to remember when abortion was illegal. As one of your responders wrote, these pregnant women would often resort to using coat hangers to induce an abortion. Another option was to seek a ‘back-alley’ butcher who would perform dangerous surgery on these women, put them in a cab and send them home, often to bleed to death. Although I personally do not believe in abortion, I was delighted when Roe v. Wade laid the legal foundation for a woman to have a safer choice.
My brother, I would like to add one critical point that has not been discussed at length thus far: This is not a religious issue. This is a secular issue. Therefore, the church should have no voice on this issue.
Making abortion legal does not compel anyone to have an abortion. It simply de-criminalizes abortion and affords a woman the choices of adoption, a safe abortion or keeping the child.
Why is the church opposed to abortion? Please note:
'You Shall Not Kill'
Scripture, Tradition and Abortion
The earliest Christian manual of discipline, the second-century Didache, clearly rejects abortion. The Church Fathers do the same. Every major Council to consider abortion has condemned it. Vatican II called abortion a "disgrace" (Gaudium et spes, #27). In The Gospel of Life, our Holy Father says: All of sacred Scripture shows such profound respect for human life, as the work of God’s hands, that it "requires as a logical consequence" that the commandment "You shall not kill" be extended to the unborn (even if abortion is not mentioned by name in Scripture). How else could one read that marvelous revelation in Genesis that all humans are made in God’s image (Gn 1:26)? How else, he asks, could one read the Psalms’ references to God’s love for human life forming in the womb? (Ps 1:4-5; 71:6; 22:10-11).
It would be disingenuous in the face of Genesis 1, and the story of Cain and Abel, to argue that God would be indifferent to, let alone approve of, destroying human beings formed in his image and likeness. The significance of the unborn child, in particular, is highlighted in the story about John the Baptist responding with joy to Jesus Christ while both were still in their mothers’ wombs.
God’s love for our frail human bodies is also beautifully shown in the Gospel stories about Jesus’ merciful healing of the sick. It isn’t just our souls he loves! Finally, of course, there is Jesus’ death and resurrection, his complete self- sacrifice. For whom? Not just some of us. But for every single human person, each of whom has a share in God’s love.
http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac0898.asp
It is said that they oppose abortion because they hold life to be sacred and any effort to prevent life is wrong and a sin? The hypocrisy of the Catholic Church is mind-boggling.
Here is why: The Catholic Church has such a long and bloody history of urging its members to kill one another? Does anyone remember WWI and WWII? Catholic priests in America blessed troops and weapons used to kill Catholics in Germany who were being blessed by Catholic priests there. What is wrong with this picture – Catholics killing Catholics with approval and blessing of its priests?
Going further back in history we read of the Inquisitions – these were witch-hunts conducted by the Church to destroy anyone who contradicted what the Church taught. People were beaten, tortured, hung and even burned at the stake because of being suspected of being a heretic.
We must remember; those who fail to study history are doomed to repeat it. History tells us that when religions gain control of the government, a strange darkness falls over the land. If you don’t believe me, Google “The Dark Ages” and see for yourself.
Jesus warned his disciples, "Now because you are no part of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.” – John 15:19. In another place he said, “Pay back Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.” – Mark 12:17.
As a Christian, I must remember my Lord’s advice and stay out of secular matters, matters that do not interfere with my freedom of worship. Perhaps more of us can learn from our Lord if we will but listen.
Continue to speak truth to power, my brother. There is a brighter day approaching. Peace. Wes
Wes,
Well researched response. Thanks.
Rev. A.
His "Politic Speak" held words of a "reaching middle ground." What is the Middle Ground betweens God's word on the Subject of Life and Murder and the choice between the two?
Hitler too was a fascist. He is after your rights and Freedoms too.
N.D. is in shame and Evil is in our Government ...On both sides of the one party system.
He is just one player.
I Pray for his soul
Jim.
Jim,
I am not sure that I understand your point.When you say what is the middle ground between life and murder do mean in allowing a child to live or not live at birth? If this is your meaning, I would respond with the converse of the question. What is the middle ground between murder life? In other words, why should the state murder a person after they have been born? I am saying the death penalty should not be a tool of a civilized society. Abortion and the death penalty are different sides of the same coin. Would you not agree?
Oxford's American Dictionary defines "facism" as "extreme totalitarian right-wing nationalist movement or philosophy, as instituted in Italy." A fascist would be someone who adheres to fascism. Can you be a little clearer on how President Obama fits this definition? Your words are not clear, to me. What "rights and freedoms" is the President after?
You say; "Notre Dame is in shame, and Evil is in our government . . . on both sides of the party system." I believe that i disagree with you on the first point and not sure on the second. I can't take a clear stand because I am not exactly sure of what you are saying. I do not agree that Notre Dame is in shame. Notre Dame is a universtity. Universtity study and teach that which they disagree. Notre Dame was clear that it does not support President Obama's position on abortion and stem cell research. To engage the President on his position is good academics and nothing of which to be ashamed. If you are saying that people are doing evil whether they call themselves republican or democrat, you probably have a point there. I would say that probably applies to Christian and Muslim or any group that exists. We all fall short to include groups. Whether it is evil or not has to be determined on the basis of the facts. What evil do you see. I couldn't help but notice you capitalized the "E" in evil. Is that of significance?
Presiden Obama is just one player. I agree. And I would go as far as to say he must be careful. He resides in a very powerful position. Power currupts. Time will tell whether he succumbs to coruption or rises above it. I like you, pray for his soul, and our's too. God bless.
I appreciated President Obama's invitation to speak at Notre Dame. In regards to his views on abortion it was my understanding he has not stated he is in support of abortion but respects a persons right to choose. This is very much in line with God. God gave us all the right to choose life or death: see Deuteronomy 30:11-20. God also informs us of the consequences of not choosing life and choosing death. In discussing the Catholic Church and the abortion issue, however how many of us choose death or to kill each day in our speech, behaviors and thoughts? The abortion issue is not a collective decision but one (in my opinion) based upon wrong thinking and sin. I agree I considered the many children hurt and abused by some in the Catholic Church as well as how many of those incidents were handled. I was disgusted and hurt for those children and families. But the comment about abortion, poverty and tax dollars being allocated to care for unwanted children are all factors created by yet again bad choices made individually. If a child is born into poverty it is the result of irresponibility, socialization and culture, but also purpose. Tax dollars have been allocated to care for impoverished families. Though these funds are not enough they are there. However the lack at times causes people to blame the government. I know in times past there were many barriers that clouded opportunities and even today there are many barriers that encourage poverty, but there is a power that no barrier can stand against. The greater problem lies in relationship or the lack thereof. When discussing the issue of choice again, people can choose to be outraged about whatever issue they choose but just as with abortion a persons choices are not determined by outside factors (believe it or not) but individual thinking and those whom we allow to influence our thinking processes. Everything that happens begins first in the mind. In regards to the death penalty, I am totally against it just I am abortion, however the justice system is made up of people. I agree no one has the right to take another's life under any circumstances. But the system is made up of people whom the Bible says God put into place (See the book of Romans). Having been incarcerated myself, I share with many not to allow themselves to fall into the hands of the justice system. It is one of the most illegal systems in the world. While I believe but have also experienced;many times some who are innocent in regards to incidents charged with, I believe there are things we may do that causes us to end up in places we feel we should not be in. But the truth is it is all for a purpose. Nonetheless we would be wise to consider, we choose our behaviors but not the consequences. Rev. Ajabu you quoted Bishop D'Arcy saying "men who would be good husbands" "who would be good fathers," in regards to priesthood and celibacy. How do you know he did not mean men having such attrubutes and the ability to express them with the people they ministered to? We must be careful how we approach the statements of others when we are not aware of their motives. In not doing so we are judging them. Yes, while God did tell His people to go forth and multiply, He did not purpose that all humans would have children. And because I know you are a believer in the word of God I hope you consider what Paul says in 1 Cor. chapter 6 (I will paraphrase), it is better to not to marry, not that marrying is bad, for it is of God, but when not married one can fully commit themselves unto God without seeking to please another. Some will marry, others will not. Regarding sexual needs, we are all endowed with the Holy Spirit who gives us the fruit of self-control. People who are lacking in their relationship with Christ can not stand against their own flesh. Frustration and lack of self-disciplne are no excuse for sin. See John chapter 15 and Romans chapter 1. People who are seeking daily to strengthen their relationship with Christ struggle in this area from time to time, but we discredit the power of God at work in His if we think people are unable to live sexless lives. In 1 Cor. 10:13 The Bible says, "But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand against it. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it." I know this to be true. A couple of years back I was seeing a leader of the church. We were strongly physically attracted to one another. There were many times we came very close to dishonoring the Lord. i kept praying and asking God to stay in the middle of thsi situation, because more than lusting after him, I wanted to continue honoring God through celibacy. I knew in my heart if this thing would happen I would not be able to live with myself (God is so good to me). Well God stepped in and did something only God knew would back me away from this person, God let me see him with another woman from a class we were all apart of. This was my way out. It hurt me, but I would have hurt even more had I done that thing against God and not been able to effectively serve the Lord thereafter. If it ahd not been for my relationship with God I would have fallen. I knew who seek help from and the blessing was I gained more control in that area and was able to enter into another relationship in a way that pleased the Lord and I am more happy in. As for the priests who molested those children and people who are chosing and have chosen abortions, they are functioning according to flesh, as well as following the influence of the spirit that rules this world. The Bible says the flesh wants nothing good, (see the book of Romans). I hope and pray we all realize these are spiritual matters, the determinant is which spirit we choose to feed, serve and adhere to. I am grateful to be under the leadership of one who realizes we can not impose on the choices of others. The question to ponder is who do we think we are to consider doing that which God almighty does not do Himself?
Wes, I agree that the Catholic Church, historically and not so long ago has done some very brutal things. I also agree that many people steer clear of Christianity as a result of those things. However has not the church of Christ done may things to hinder others? In the gospels Jesus revealed the true essence of the ten commandments. Is it not our thoughts and words that can kill, hinder and discourages and inhibit us from being postitively effective in discipling others? Does this not put us in the same boat as those from the past? We must be careful not to categorize sin. We would be wise to know we are the church and each person who has accepted Christ is responsible for and accountable to minsitering to others. Our lifestyles, are shaped by our thoughts and influenced by associations. It is these factors that cause us to daily choose life or death. For whichever we choose for ourselves will determine our influence regarding others. Yes we are in the world and not of the world, but we are called to save some who are also in the world but are acting as if of the world. Just as God sent one into secular affairs that I might be saved, am I not called to become involved in them myself for the sake of winning souls to Christ? Because I may engage a person who is apart of a specific way of life does not make me a part of their lifestyle. Like Jesus when He came into the world, it is imperative that I focus on my purpose which is the enabling factor. It is not about getting mine and staying in the boat, I have to get out in the storm; this is how we show appreciation for salvation and maintain our gift---GRACE and MERCY.
God bless.
Luwanna,
I try to refrain from responding to you, but let me in this instance, take that liberty. Deuteronomy 30: 11-20 has nothing to do with abortion. To try and make it fit is a misapplication. This pericope deals with Moses telling the Israelites about their choices on how to live. These are their personal choices that pertain to their personal self on how to live after they are born, not while they are in the womb. It is a personal choice whether you choose to live or die. That is much different from choosing whether to let someone else live or die. Killing a child in its mother's womb is making a decision on whether someone else lives or dies. The verses you cite are not about people's choice to murder or not to murder. It is more a choice on whether to commit suicide or not. Since this is the foundation from which you build your response everything you say from there on out is fruit of a poison tree. Seminary, hopefully, will teach you the art of exigesis. Choosing life or death for yourself is not the same as choosing life or death for an unborn baby being carried in your womb. That scripture is about self, not about the life of unborn babies.
Our president has been working very hard and it is beginning to pay off. He has to deal with the likes of Dick Cheney, Rush Limbaugh, and Newt Gingrich. They are doing all that they can to turn the people against president Obama and the Democrats. It is working with their base but the masses of people can see through them for who they are.
Newt thinks that we have forgotten about his infidelity with his wife and how he went to a dying ex wife trying to get her to sign some papers. He was doing the same thing that made him famous as he rode Bill Clinton about his affair.
Dick Cheney is going to talk himself straight into a prison. I understand there is another country that will initiate the war crimes case against Cheney, Bush, Condi Rice, and Rumsfeld.
The Republicans have dug a hole for themselves by attacking Nancy Pelosi concerning what she knew about torture and at the same time giving the Democrats an opening to investigate who tortured; and to bring them to an international court.
Barack Obama will go down as one of the greatest United States presidents and the Republicans are looking at a century without regaining power. They do not have the demographics on their side. The Hispanics, Blacks, and Asians will be the majority of voters and they will not vote Republican for a very long time. By that time, Republicans will learn that the "Conservative" movement is over. They will have to move their politics to the left in order to attract the new majority of Blacks, Asians, and Hispanics.
I personally despise anyone who claims to be a Conservative in America. They are no different than the skin heads, KKK, the neo Cons, and the Neo Nazis, the Sons of the Confederacy, the John Birch Society, and Fox News. What are they conserving? They are trying desperately to cling to the old White Supremacy of the past that cost the lives of so many who happen to be Black and Hispanic. Thank God for the Liberal Whites who are wise enough to realize that the old Conservative movement is dead.
Liberals have been all that we have give every American a chance to enjoy the good life. They have passed laws that help feed the hungry, increase the number of jobs, justice, human and civil rights advocates, healthcare advocates, minimum wage advocates, unemployment income, voting rights, and so much more.
Take a look at the Republican's track record and compare it to the liberal leaders since Roosevelt and you will conclude that the Democrats, who are liberal, know how to run a country. George Bush and Herbert Hoover are the best examples of "how not" to behave as president. Presidents Clinton and Obama will show the conservative Republicans and the phony Southern Democrats how to lift all boats and make America great again.
John, the extremely proud Liberal Democrat