Here's some good will to men from The Korner. Yes, K.Lo. everybody's favorite church lady, posts an email from Meghan Cox Gurdon, author of TBOGG's favorite NRO sitcom (you know, the one about an idiot, her Here's the exchange, caught by a blogger, too. He also talked about leaving his church over a bicycle path in the interview (Jay Nordlinger highlighted the bike-path controversy here).
strangely-absent husband. and tbeir 4 or 5 precious yet unappealing children: Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, Paris, and Unguentine).
And here is that post:
DEAN THE CHRISTIAN [Kathryn Jean Lopez]
NRO's Meghan Gurdon e-mails with a rewind on Dean on Christianity:
Ever since I read the news...that Howard Dean is going to sell himself south of the Mason-Dixon line as a "committed Christian," I have been bothered by an appalling thing I heard Dean say...one morning when, as it happened, I was on my way to Mass. He was chattering away about being "spiritual, really," and then said -- drumroll, please -- "I consider myself a Christian in the best sense of the word."
In the BEST sense of the word! Unlike what other sense, Howard? Now he's recasting himself, and it's sickening. He was sneering at Christianity for the with-it crowd, and I would love for every Christian voter -- the very people who will understand exactly how sneering the comment is, unlike, say, TV news hosts -- to hear it.
Here's the exchange, caught by a blogger, too. He also talked about leaving his church over a bicycle path in the interview (Jay Nordlinger highlighted the bike-path controversy here).
That would be BEST in the sense of loving one's neighbor, and providing material aid to those in need; looking out for the strangers, the sick, and the prisoners; and generally doing unto the least of these, our brethern, as we would to Christ. As opposed to the WORST, which would be Christianity in the judgemental, self-righteous, infidel-burning, removing-motes-from-the-eyes-of-others-while-ignoring-the-beam-in-our-own-eye sense that Christ was was not very fond of.
Maybe Meghan could organize a Sneer-a-thon so that every Christian voter gets to hear Dean's words. That will certainly teach the kids about Christianity in the GOOD sense, as referred to by James:
If any man (or woman, or NRO columnist) among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
Pure religion undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
P.S. Kathryn, yes, Dean did leave his congregation because he thought it wasn't supporting the community by taking the position it did in regard to the bike path. And he joined another denomination (just like George Bush). So, your point would be . . .?
3:09:27 PM
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A Little TownHall for What Ails You
Our theme for today: Our Leader should be on the cover of Time Magazine, since those soldiers couldn't done it without George. Plus, wacky stuff by the usual gang of idiots.
Bruce Bartlett
Bruce lists some of his favorite "blogs" on the "Internet." Mine isn't mentioned.
Two other law professors also publish blogs that often deal with current economic topics. One is by Glenn Reynolds of the University of Tennessee (www.instapundit.com) and the other is by Eugene Volokh, also of UCLA (www.volokh.com). Reynolds is widely admired for his amazing productivity -- he seems to post interesting commentary on all manner of things 24-7.
Ollie North
"Ollie Claus" suggests waggish gifts for those who have been "naughty" this year. Oh, my aching sides!
Al Gore needs to understand why liberating the Iraqi people is important to America's security, so I am giving him a copy of my latest book, "War Stories: Operation Iraqi Freedom." Besides, the former vice president, whose own books are the literary equivalent of the Edsel, should have a book from at least one best-selling author in his personal library.
We note that Ollie's book debuted at #96 in USA Today's list of Best Sellers for this week. In January, 1992 Al Gore's Earth in the Balance debuted at #13 on the NY Times Best-Seller list. But I'm sure that Al will accept a copy of War Stories in the spirit in which it's offered.
Mona Charen
George Bush is the bestest guy ever, and should be on the cover of Time Magazine. Howard Dean is the worstest, and should be rotting in hell.
Not only has Bush shown the courage to take the fight to the terrorists and made this a victory year for American forces and American values, he has begun the process of remaking the Middle East in a more democratic mold, a challenge he created and embraced, and on which he will be judged by history. You may consider it too ambitious, or you may think him a visionary, but either way, it seems to me, George Bush must be acknowledged as a huge actor on the world stage. Time magazine needs to work on its news judgment.
Emmett Tyrrell
George Bush is the bestest guy ever, and should be on the cover of Time. Bill Clinton is the worstest, and nobody should ever forget this, even when he is rotting in hell.
As it happens, I am an editor. In fact, I am an editor in chief, and as editor in chief of The American Spectator, I am affirming that the magazine this year take up the burden of conferring a "Person of the Year" accolade on an actual person, President George W. Bush. He has shown himself to be a president of colossal achievement. He has faced up to international terrorism. If an earlier president had, America might not be remembering September 11, 2001, as another "date which will live in infamy."
Larry Elder
Larry's neighbor's cat is a radical socialist; Larry's father fought racism and the depression in order to give that ungrateful cat a better life! Larry met a woman who was seeking reaonably priced goods who claimed she was a radical socialist, but since she was fat, she's obviously a hypocrite -- and she doesn't even rub against his leg!
Some, however, like the "radical socialist" shopper -- and my neighbor's cat, Moonie -- seem oblivious to the comfort, freedom and abundance that flow from America's historically unparalleled opportunities. At least Moonie, however, in an occasional display of affection, will from time to time rub against my leg in appreciation.
Jonah Goldberg
Jonah thinks that people who don't read newspapers shouldn't get to decide who gets to be President. But he apparently has no problem with people who don't read newspapers BEING President.
Now, as a conservative I don't mind that Americans aren't consumed with political fervor. In fact, I tend to like low voter turnout on the principle that the people not voting are probably the people I don't think should vote.
My problem is with a political culture that tells everyone they're bad citizens if they don't vote but doesn't care if they don't know why they're voting. In other words, I don't really mind if you'd prefer to watch Paris Hilton over George W. Bush - or Howard Dean. That might even be healthy. But spare me your opinion on either of them and, if possible, spare me your vote, too.
Thomas Sowell
You need to know about economics, and only Thomas has written a book which even you, an idiot, can understand. And then you will have the knowledge you need to sell your kidneys in a buyer's market.
Unfortunately, those who are uninformed -- or, worse yet misinformed -- when it comes to economics include the intelligentsia, even when they have Ph.D.s in other fields.
So, if you're coughing, aching, sneezing, and could use some rest, take two TownHall columns, and call me in the morning.
12:46:34 AM
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