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merrily

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24. where is the direct quote from him? Even the reporter's words are
Mon May 4, 2015, 05:33 AM
May 2015

Last edited Mon May 4, 2015, 06:14 AM - Edit history (2)

that he says he is not a a religious person. That is not the same as saying he is an atheist. That's not even the same as saying he's only Jewish culturally, which were not even the article's words, only yours . Many Jews are not observant at all or only high holy days. That doesn't mean they are atheists or Jewish only culturally. Who knows what "not religious: means to the author of that piece.

Ralph Reed's scorecard? That turd? Seriously? What's on that gem? Reproductive choice and gays? Attending services?

A Catholic priest said Kerry should not be given the right to Holy Communion. Who on the left concluded that must mean Kerry is an atheist? Where do you think pro-choice, pro-gay Kennedy stood on the Reed's score card or that of the Vatican? Where do you suppose Obama stands on that scorecard. According to him his church is at Camp David. How many times, aside from Christian high holidays and events like funerals, has he attended services?

You do know, I am sure, Sanders has more control over what wiki says about his religion than he has over a reporter's choice of words--or for that matter, your choice of words.

Besides, it is my very strongly-held view, it's high time Democrats and others on the left stand up for separation of Church and State, instead of pandering to the likes of Rick Warren and Ralph Reed. One thing the Constitution of the United States does say about religion is that there shall be no religious test for the President of the United States. Yet, here we are, foraging around for religious info to use against Sanders, rather than standing firmly for that Constitutional provision.

All that said, frankly, Hillary's connections to the Family/Fellowship are a lot more concerning than how many times a year I might find Sanders in temple. That's a group that believes the laws of neither God nor Man bind those called by God to political leadership positions.

Although, this does bring up another question. Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2015 #1
He is Jewish. and a DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST. RoccoR5955 May 2015 #4
Yeah, I know. I'm a Dem Socialist too. Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2015 #6
Maybe you can help me with my confusion then. Please see my Reply 12, below. merrily May 2015 #13
Per wiki, his religion is Judaism. merrily May 2015 #9
He's Jewish culturally but not religiously. Jim Lane May 2015 #23
where is the direct quote from him? Even the reporter's words are merrily May 2015 #24
You're reading more into my post than is there. Jim Lane May 2015 #25
Yet not a tenth as much as you apparently read into my post. Wowza. merrily May 2015 #26
If I misunderstood you, I apologize Jim Lane May 2015 #30
The poet and novelist Marge Piercy has a great answer for that eridani May 2015 #42
I have never understood why avowed participation Jackpine Radical May 2015 #29
Got me, but recurring polls show that huge numbers of Americans say they won't vote for an atheist. Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2015 #31
Thank goodness Bernie is not a socialist. merrily May 2015 #2
Oh yeah? Whaddya gonna do about it? MannyGoldstein May 2015 #7
For what? For not knowing Sanders is a Democratic Socialist? merrily May 2015 #11
Because Crony Capitalism is what the voters really want!!!11!1 Cosmic Kitten May 2015 #3
DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST, not Socialist. RoccoR5955 May 2015 #5
You're correct - however... elzenmahn May 2015 #10
It's up to us to contact media every time we see the lie. If nothing else, they'll know we're merrily May 2015 #12
I think Democratic Socialist and New Deal Democrat are close to one and the same. Enthusiast May 2015 #14
That's how it seems to me. Maybe Eric can correct me. merrily May 2015 #15
I don't think a correction is needed... elzenmahn May 2015 #16
On the 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination, NBC aired an episode of Meet the Press on which JFK merrily May 2015 #17
How some or all of the corporate media wil spin it is not a response to DUers spinning it. merrily May 2015 #27
True, but I think... elzenmahn May 2015 #33
The msm is a separate issue. There is zero excuse for DUers to lie about it. merrily May 2015 #34
I don't care WHAt Bernie is--I'm not voting for Hillary Demeter May 2015 #8
You cracked me up! marym625 May 2015 #18
Sorry! MannyGoldstein May 2015 #19
You are 100% correct, it isn't funny marym625 May 2015 #20
Tongue in cheek. MannyGoldstein May 2015 #21
Okay then marym625 May 2015 #22
We'll never elect a Catholic either. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #28
Or a divorced person. Jim Lane May 2015 #32
You're a bundle of constant cheer about Bernie. Just imagine if you were a Hillary fan! merrily May 2015 #35
I think you missed the joke here. Jim Lane May 2015 #36
Yup, you nailed it. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #39
My understanding is that Bernie is divorced. Jim Lane May 2015 #40
My Favorite Wingnut has a brilliant response for resolving little conundra like this. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #41
In fairness to the Wingnuts, I've seen that response on our side, too. (n/t) Jim Lane May 2015 #43
I think Jim Lane was pointing out all the 'we will never elect a (fill in the blank)' promises that sabrina 1 May 2015 #44
Especially an Irish Catholic dflprincess May 2015 #37
JFK was a covert Baptist. L0oniX May 2015 #45
Sure, if that got out, he'd never have gotten anywhere to start with Jackpine Radical May 2015 #46
we need to remember to many voters socialist =communist dembotoz May 2015 #38
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