Did you know that Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin was Christian?
Well, in case you didn't, ABC's Martin Bashir felt it was necessary to bring up this fact at the beginning of Thursday's "Nightline."
No foolin'.
After an introduction teasing the topics to be addressed in this installment, Bashir curiously began (video embedded right):
Good evening. She's been described as charismatic, she is most definitely Christian, and after less than two weeks as Sen. John McCain's running mate, she's become the focus of the presidential campaign. Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska, is already paying dividends for the Republicans. Just a month ago, an ABC News poll had Barack Obama ahead of John McCain by no less than six points. That same poll taken earlier this week showed Obama's lead has been cut to just one. So who is Sarah Palin? What does she believe? And is she qualified to step in as commander in chief? My colleague Charlie Gibson has our exclusive interview.
She is most definitely Christian.
Why do you think the producers felt this was both important and necessary to share with their viewers?
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I am confused again.
September 12, 2008 - 00:26 ET by JWFObama is most definitely what again?
JWF, Muslim. He said so himself, remember?
September 12, 2008 - 00:35 ET by R D Helm:-)
-Dave.
Isn't Obama a BLT?
September 12, 2008 - 00:42 ET by stratmanIsn't Obama a BLT?
No, not the sandwich.
A Black Liberation Theologist.
Now, can someone explain to me where Jesus said that Christianity was for one race only?
I'm sure Charlie Gibson will ask Obama one day soon.
First!
September 12, 2008 - 00:29 ET by mastersofdeceitFirst!
lol okay I've always wanted to do that.
Great, so one of the most God less networks has reached a conclusion on Palin's Christianity.
Oddly I notice no conclusion has been made if Obama is a Christian.
Slight contention
September 12, 2008 - 01:50 ET by SchnikeysArgument to motive, perhaps, appearing in this NB article?
Yes, I do agree that the liberal media frequently portray most things with hints of Christianity/conservatism in it as "fringe nut," but when I read what Bashir said..."she's most definitely Christian," it's almost as if he said it in a complimentary, non-attack fashion. At least, that's what could be taken from the words themselves.
I'd say more evidence is needed before pinning this as a liberal false portrayal.
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"My morality is your morality."
Motive
September 12, 2008 - 11:00 ET by nkviking75The answer to your question is in the last line of the post. Why mention it at all, let alone so prominently? What does that imply?
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Charisma.
September 13, 2008 - 01:58 ET by SchnikeysBashir also mentioned that she was charismatic. Why mention that so prominently?
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"My morality is your morality."
at least they could find an
September 12, 2008 - 02:44 ET by jkwtradingat least they could find an american idiot/liberal to make the introduction. Where is this BOZO from ...Mars
Edited version
September 12, 2008 - 06:35 ET by Mica the MagnificentWhen Bashir said Palin is most definitely christian, I'm sure they edited out the part when he said 'and you know what that means,' giving a high five to a passerby.
What does that statement mean anyway? Is he relieved that she's not one of them 'Alaskan joooos?'
»→ Thank you Bashir
September 12, 2008 - 06:41 ET by Cool ArrowAnd Barack Obama is definitely . . .?
"that was the trip of a lifetime to visit our troops in Kuwait and stop and visit our injured soldiers in Germany" - Sarah Palin
That's an easy question...
September 12, 2008 - 07:04 ET by c5thenMost of the liberals who call themselves religious are 'most definitely not'. They give lip service to their chosen hobby and go through a lot of the motions that the others of that pursuasion go through, but it doesn't impact their day to day actions or underlying beliefs.
Take Biden as an example: He calls himself a 'catholic' yet doesn't understand the church's doctrine on why abortion is immoral and a sin, shich of course is firmly based in their theology. So as a corollary, it shows that Biden does not understand his chosen religion's basic theology.
When members of the media actually meet someone who's life and actions are actually steered by their underlying religious beliefs and values, it's a rare event and very news-worthy to them.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
Not that it matters, but...
September 12, 2008 - 07:40 ET by SickofLibsAnd Bashir is most definitely a... what?
Implication
September 12, 2008 - 09:15 ET by NonanonSo are they admitting that since they oppose her so vigourously, they are anti-Christian? Like that is any surprise.
Republicans don't want softball questions tossed to them in fluff interviews like the Democrats get. We want Democrats to get asked the same type of tough questions we get. I know that is a simple request and I also know the chances of that happening are nill, but the American people need that.
I really wonder what jobs the Obama supporters (Obamatrons) have. I've read their comments that show an amazing inability to compare the adoring coverage Democrats get against the vitriol that is fired against Republicans and wonder how they perform their jobs. I also wonder what damage they do to their employer or their reputation given said separation from such obvious conclusions. The damage to the country is visible to us but what goes on in places we can't see.
Doesn't this sound Christiany?
September 12, 2008 - 09:20 ET by fed upAt Saddleback Forum
WARREN: Now, you’ve made no doubts about your faith in Jesus Christ. What does that mean to you? What does it mean to you to trust in Christ? And what does that mean to you on a daily basis? What does that really look like?
OBAMA: As a starting point, it means I believe in — that Jesus Christ died for my sins, and that I am redeemed through him. That is a source of strength and sustenance on a daily basis. Yes, I know that I don’t walk alone. And I know that if I can get myself out of the way, that I can maybe carry out in some small way what he intends. And it means that those sins that I have on a fairly regular basis, hopefully will be washed away.
But what it also means, I think, is a sense of obligation to embrace not just words, but through deeds, the expectations, I think, that god has for us. And that means thinking about the least of these. It means acting — well, acting justly, and loving mercy, and walking humbly with our god. And that — I think trying to apply those lessons on a daily basis, knowing that you’re going to fall a little bit short each day, and then being able to kind of take note and saying, well, that didn’t quite work out the way I think it should have, but maybe I can get a little bit better. It gives me the confidence to try things, including things like running for president, where you’re going to screw up once in a while.
Yes, fed up, it does sound
September 12, 2008 - 12:12 ET by ForeverOnTheRightYes, fed up, it does sound like Christianity. But the question is does Obama give more than intellectual acknowledgment to what he says he believes? We can tell what a person believes in their heart buy what they do or don’t do. None of us are always consistent in what we do verses what we believe or what we say we believe, it’s a part of being human. Does Obama’s life display that he believes in his heart what the Bible teaches vs. what man says it does? I don’t think so, I am not convinced.
Another thing that one must consider when one looks at Obama to determine if he is truly a Chrsitian is WHO endorces him around the world. The list is not supportive of calling Obama a Chrsitian becuase it includes, Hamas, Iran and those of the Pagan movment. The Muslim world considers him a Muslim. Obama was raised a Muslim and even sliped and refered to "my Muslim faith". I don't think that a person who was a Christian a Jew or Budist etc. would ever make a slip like that unless they in truth where a Muslim pretending to be a person of another faith. Muslims do lie for the cause of Allah, it's not aganist the tenents of the faith.
Religion
September 12, 2008 - 10:21 ET by VinncyGABC: So Mr Obama you recently stated that you were a Muslim was that just a slip of the tongue?
Obama: Of course that was a slip of the tongue, how can you doubt me?
ABC: So what do you tell your supporters about the fact that you went to Muslim schools until you were 13 years old??
Obama: That easy, I joke a lot, I never cared about the schooling. Didn't you read my book? All I cared about was getting drunk and drugs. Look I take a Muslim name I'm joking, besides I count on all my supporters to be stupid.
Of the (now) FIVE most
September 12, 2008 - 11:45 ET by Jack BauerOf the (now) FIVE most prominent runners in the Presidetntial race.
BARACK OBAMA
JOE BIDEN
HILLARY CLINTON
SARAH PALIN
JOHN McCAIN
Which one has made the LEAST public pronouncements of their Christian faith?
That would be John McCain, right? Biden pontificates about Catholics and abortion as if he was.... the pontiff.
Hillary appears in black churches and starts speakiong in fake accented tongues.
Obama -- well, no need to even mention what that doofus has been up to with his Reverend.
Palin -- well, she hasn't been around long enough to say much.
Without getting into any specifics on whether certain candidates are using Christianity (in its many denominations) because they recognize that 80% of Americans call themselves Christian.
So you'd think McCain might get some praise from the media as being the candidate who has done least to promote his faith in public. But apparently not.
MARTIN BASHIR IS MOST DEFINITELY... (INSERT WORD HERE)
Yes she is
September 12, 2008 - 20:16 ET by Redrowan2000Red
Sarah is a Christian...
September 12, 2008 - 20:19 ET by CapeCodScottAnd George Stephanopoulos didn't even have to remind her...
www.ScottOnCapeCod.com
"Most men lead lives of quiet desperation"... until they get fed-up enough to finally say something about it!
Oh God love you Martin...
September 12, 2008 - 20:40 ET by cest moi...what are you saying?
Everybody stand up for Martin Bashir, acknowledge the braying ass.
3 Words the Right Will Never Say About Obama:
September 12, 2008 - 21:25 ET byObama's most definitely Christian = TRUTH
The right wants everyone to believe that Obama is a Black Liberationist Muslim. The right spearheaded by right wing propogandist pundits will never tell the truth about this. I understand Hilary did it to some extent by responding to the ? "Is Barack a Chritian?" - "As far as I know." Yea, and both sides have lied to try and win elections. 2 wrongs don't make either one OK. Lying about a candidates religion is especially despicable and unexeptable and no decent way to win an election.
Save your "But he is a Muslim." comments and such. All you'll be doing is admitting to your ignorance or dishonesty. Which you may be proud of, but it's not good.
Keep wearing those
September 12, 2008 - 21:29 ET by bigtimerKeep wearing those rose-colored glasses Abe...even though you have your eyes closed not bothering to even look through those...scared of any real light that might seep in...
Kiss your baby, oops, messiah good-bye.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bigtimer - Are you for real?
September 12, 2008 - 21:45 ET bybigtimer, are you really as big a moron as you come across here on NB? I like McCain more than Obama. I like the truth, I don't like lies. Let us know if you disagree.
Whose the us
September 12, 2008 - 21:51 ET by bigtimerWhose the us Abe?
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt, Sorry I don't have the time to drawer a picture
September 13, 2008 - 21:46 ET bybigtimer Sorry I don't have time to drawer a pretty crayon picture that would help you understand "us", so words will have to do. To a person of even limited intelligence us obviouly means the readers of this thread.
OK, the us got you befuddled, but you took the time to reply without answering my question. So, you don't have the guts to admit you like lies?
Abe... Go piss up a
September 13, 2008 - 21:51 ET by bigtimerAbe...
Go piss up a rope.
My patience is running thin.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt... Don't let him get
September 13, 2008 - 22:00 ET by Clear thinkerbt...
Don't let him get under your skin. Instead, ask him to watch this video of his hero. It may shut him up for a few minutes.
What Do Obama And Hitler Have In Common?
Either way, ignore the turd, he's not worth raising blood pressure over.
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CT--
September 13, 2008 - 22:31 ET by misterbillI am thinking foul tonight--
the only reason Abe can get under anyone's skin is he is like a hypodermic needle--just a little prick!
excellent Mr B!!
September 13, 2008 - 22:36 ET bychicken for dinner?
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -Chief Justice John Roberts
I'll stop when you stop feeding me straight lines
September 13, 2008 - 22:18 ET by"My patience is running thin." -bigtimer
Maybe your patience is just trying to catch up to your IQ.
Another good natured insult. Right, mate?
A real charmer Abe
September 13, 2008 - 22:24 ET by Clear thinkerA real charmer Abe is.
BTW... I have a recent picture of Abe, and it's one of his best! See link... Increasing Hate For Palin
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Ct... ROFLMAO!! What
September 13, 2008 - 22:33 ET by bigtimerCt...
ROFLMAO!!
What great advertizing plus the best zinger I have seen for the day...looks like Abe had a bad hair day...good profile though.
OMG...I'm still laughing.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Ct, actually, I have a better pic of Jefferson.
September 13, 2008 - 23:26 ET by R D HelmLOL-And please, tell me I am wrong here.:-)
-Dave.
Abe
September 12, 2008 - 21:56 ET bywhat? who? you've got the quotes where non-fringe conservatives have called Obama a "Black Liberation Muslim"? Out with them.
as far as Obi being a Christian, that's his claim -- but he voted to let born alive babies die on a shelf!! These are NOT compatable either one or the other is false, and i can link the votes!!!
wake-up dude before you call out another poster while you're making foolish assertions.
"I will disrespect who ever I feel like because this is a free country" poptart
Obama is not a "Black
September 12, 2008 - 21:58 ET by BlazerObama is not a "Black liberation Theology Muslim", true.
He's a follower of "Black Liberation Theology", which is just another way of saying Black Marxist.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
The right wants everyone to
September 12, 2008 - 22:03 ET byThe right wants everyone to believe that Obama is a Black Liberationist Muslim.
was abe's lie, not mine. I merely called him on it.
"I will disrespect who ever I feel like because this is a free country" poptart
You dont' have to explain
September 12, 2008 - 22:12 ET by BlazerYou dont' have to explain yourself to me botg, I know you better than that and where your heart is.
The mistake being made by Abe and a lot on the left is confusing the fact that "BLT" has anything to do with religion period. It doesn't, it's no more than communism with a steeple on it.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
OK, I'll correct myself
September 14, 2008 - 00:12 ET byWouldn't it be nice if more NB members called out and/or corrected the not exactly accurate comments on NB.
Correction: Many on the right would be happy if more people believed Obama was a follower of Black Liberation Theology and/or Islam.
That is ridiculous. I think
September 14, 2008 - 09:04 ET by general companyThat is ridiculous. I think we would all be relieved if we were sure he wasn't a follower. Wouldnt it be nice if the left did not promote inaccurate comments?
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Abe
September 14, 2008 - 12:01 ET by ShaftBigScoreI think Obama is a Christian, if it makes you feel better. But one thing is for sure, he is a socialist.
" On my signal, unleash hell" Maximus Decimus Meridius
Abe,
September 14, 2008 - 20:33 ET by R D HelmWouldn't it be nice if more NB members called out and/or corrected the not exactly accurate comments on NB.
We do. Why do you think we have zeroed in on you. :-)
-Dave.
»→ Marxist Obama
September 12, 2008 - 22:07 ET by Cool ArrowBut he said: "John McCain has not talked about my Muslim faith"
I think if you could get inside Obama's head you'd find, (other than Sarah Palin rattling chains) a man who who is double minded and unstable in all his way.
Blaze... Bingo! "He's a
September 12, 2008 - 22:27 ET by Clear thinkerBlaze...
Bingo! "He's a follower of "Black Liberation Theology", which is just another way of saying Black Marxist."
What's the name of the guy that wrote the book that they follow? Some prof from the 60's.
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That would be James Cone,
September 12, 2008 - 22:32 ET by BlazerThat would be James Cone, Clear. Who drew his inspiration from Fidel Castro and Che' Guevarra and wanted to apply their teachings of "Revolucion'" to the black race in America, with just a little hint of Jesus sprinkled on it to make it palatable.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Talk about lying
September 13, 2008 - 22:50 ET by"he voted to let born alive babies die on a shelf!!" -botg
He did not. He understood, correctly, that the law protects every baby born (even during an abortion procedure) under the laws against murder and physical harm.
I said the right wants everyone to believe that, and I've corrected that to be more accurate. Just look at the comments to my comment. Several want people to believe Obama's Christianity is Black Liberation Theology. Cool Arrow wants people to believe Obama's a Muslim. I'm sure there are some cases of exceptions but you pretty much will never hear any right winger w/ a public forum say anything that would lead people to believe Obama's not a Muslim. They want people to believe it as much as they want people to believe Rev Wright's publicized comments match Obama's beliefs. So as far as the right in general-they would be very happy if people believe Obama is a follower of Black Liberation theology and/ or Islam.
George_Jefferson,
September 13, 2008 - 23:16 ET by R D HelmThey want people to believe it as much as they want people to believe Rev Wright's publicized comments match Obama's beliefs.
If Barry-O did not agree with the "platitudes" of "Rev." Wright, then why did he, along with his wife, and later his children, attend his "church" for twenty years?
LOL-Was it for the Communion wine?
-Dave.
George Jefferson
September 14, 2008 - 11:57 ET by ShaftBigScoreI am coughing up a lung on the George Jefferson line!
Where is Weezy and Ralph?
" On my signal, unleash hell" Maximus Decimus Meridius
»→ Abe
September 13, 2008 - 23:19 ET by Cool Arrow"Cool Arrow wants people to believe Obama's a Muslim".
Fact is, the law he killed, was submitted with testimony from Jill Staneck, a nurse who held a discarded Down Syndrome baby in her arms for 45 minutes so it wouldn't die alone.
There is, thus, an absolute fear among the Obamanites over Down Syndrome.
Rather than come in with accusations of "lying", why don't you just wave your white flag and slither away. Same difference.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
Nice shooting, Cool.
September 13, 2008 - 23:39 ET by R D Helm-Dave.
»→ Thanks RD
September 13, 2008 - 23:58 ET by Cool ArrowThis info has been discussed before and the Bills compared for content. Abe seems to lack the ability think for himself.
Even the Obamanite camp had to finally concede their leader's bill was identical to the Federal Bill even Barbara Boxer endorsed.
But an underling in the Obamanite Nation is not allowed to question his beliefs.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
Abe, it's hard not to believe that Obama
September 13, 2008 - 23:23 ET by jefflebowskiis not a follower of Black Liberation Theology since he attended Revrum Wright's church for over 20 years. That is what is preached there. I heard that right from Wright's mouth on Hannity & Colmes.
If I went to a Catholic church for 20 years and called the priest my mentor, it would be easy to understand if people thought I believed in the teachings of the Catholic church.
You've been very rude in my opinion to several people on this site and it is not needed. Make your points but try to be more polite.
Jeff Lebowski
www.angrywhitedude.c...
Just 1 more thing, bigtimer
September 12, 2008 - 21:51 ET byWhich column do I put you under "Ignorant" or Dishonest"?
You're projecting again Abe
September 12, 2008 - 21:53 ET by Free StinkerYou're projecting again Abe
The column labeled
September 12, 2008 - 21:54 ET by bigtimerThe column labeled under Abe_Jefferson...Abe.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt...
September 12, 2008 - 22:29 ET by Clear thinkerYou beat me to it! ;- )
Great minds and all that.
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bt, I get your point but........
September 13, 2008 - 22:09 ET bybigtimer, I get your point, it's the one on top of your head.
"The column labeled under Abe_Jefferson" -bigtimer
I get the swipe but it really doesn't make sense. It's silly and ridiculous. Then again, why should this comment be any different than most of your other comments. There are no columns under Abe Jefferson and if there were "Ignorant" "Dishonest" just aren't believable viable options.
Abe
September 13, 2008 - 22:12 ET by Free StinkerDon't you have a bridge you should be collecting tolls at?
Stupid Troll.
In Abe's case that would be---
September 13, 2008 - 23:28 ET by misterbillPons Asinorum -- the bridge of asses. He would be the only one paying a toll.
ROFL !
September 13, 2008 - 23:30 ET by Free StinkerROFL !
dere abe
September 13, 2008 - 22:40 ET by misterbillCorectin sumones speling is considered gosh on this cite. So I wil simply say that I hav notissed that your skil in that areena is as F***ed U* as yor thinking process.
Yu are cleerly hebetudinous!!!!!!
OH NO, misterbill, Since you've got nothing better to do,,,,
September 13, 2008 - 23:03 ET by........why don't you figure out my percentage of correctly spelled words to TYPOS. It's definitely 99 ++% correct spellings. So you're obviously praising my thought process.
Only in your mind Abe..only
September 13, 2008 - 23:08 ET by bigtimerOnly in your mind Abe..only in that vacant empty space would you come to the conclusion.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
misterbill is in his old navy mood tonight--
September 13, 2008 - 23:23 ET by misterbillSo I will say--you are one seriously F***ed u* dude. I will use your convoluted thinking process and say that the percentage is 72%. I will grant that is high for someone with English as their second language and an IQ bordering on frostbite weather.
I do have praise for your thought process. Thank yo, you make the bloggers on thsi site look considerably more rational and intelligent than you.
P*** off, mate.
PS Had you not launched your diatribe on one of NB's member, I would have accepted that you were just having a bad case of brain constipation but you were not wise enough to just argue your point. You reverted as most losers do to an ad hominem attack.
Game, set, match to BT. Tata!!!
Well, I'd heard of it...
September 14, 2008 - 12:45 ET by Indiana Joebut this was my first time seeing it for myself. Ol' Abe_Jefferson really puts on a show, doesn't he?
We are definitely getting some winners here lately.
The smell of desperation...
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
That's okay Abe, as we here at NB have filed you under "Troll."
September 14, 2008 - 20:44 ET by R D Helm-Dave.
Abe_George_Jefferson-exactly how many times has Barry-O...
September 13, 2008 - 22:39 ET by R D Helm...uttered the word "freedom" in one of his speeches?
I am guessing they could be counted on one finger.
And this finger is for you, troll. :-)
-Dave.
R D
September 13, 2008 - 22:42 ET by misterbilland guess which finger that is?????
OH NO misterbill, Yuse guys gotta stop feeding me straght lines
September 13, 2008 - 23:17 ET byI think the safe guess is the finger Dave probably has raised the most. His pinky.
Trading cheap insults. All in good fun. Right, mate. It's just too bad yuse guys can't do it at my level of skill and humor. (Oh, I do believe that was another swipe.)
»→ Good point Abe
September 13, 2008 - 23:29 ET by Cool ArrowIt has been demonstrated that adults are incapable of coloring at the skill level of a kindergartener if they have progressed beyond it.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
I know it is impolite to correct spelling and grammar but here I
September 13, 2008 - 23:35 ET by misterbillI know it is impolite to correct spelling and grammar but here I go again!! Shame on me!
You wrote:"Trading cheap insults. All in good fun. Right, mate. It's just too bad yuse guys can't do it at my level of skill and humor. (Oh, I do believe that was another swipe.)
Correction:
Trading cheap insults. All in good fun. Right, mate. It's just too bad yuse guys can't do it at my level of skill and humor. (Oh, I do believe that I am an asswipe.)
All in good fun, termite!
George_Jefferson, you still have not answered my question.
September 13, 2008 - 23:43 ET by R D HelmHow many times has Barack Obama uttered the word "freedom" in his public utterings?
Your reluctance to answer says much about you.
-Dave.
Maybe Bashir was contrasting Palin w/ Obama
September 12, 2008 - 21:46 ET by"Why do you think the producers felt this was both important and necessary to share with their viewers"
I don't know the answer re: Palin. But I do know how important and necessary it is to say the same about Obama because of how far the lies about his religion have gone. Maybe Bashir was just helping spread the dishonesty, saying Palin's definitely a Christian, implying - as opposed to Obama who might not be a Christian.
»→ Thanks Abe
September 13, 2008 - 23:33 ET by Cool ArrowI'm sure Bashir is happy to have you on his side.
I'll bet he's ready to buy you a beer on that comeback.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
She's a real Christian. Not one of those phoney leftist fakes.
September 14, 2008 - 07:09 ET by Blogger Guy00001That's a signal to other liberals that Palin really believes in her religion and that it influences her actions, so liberals have to be really worried that Palin will take away the left's favorite things: gay so-called "marriage" and abortion at any stage of pregnancy.
The left is not afraid of false/fake Christians who advertise that they are Christians but don't let that little thing affect their actions in any way at all.