Name the 'christian' Rightists who supported Bush.

[ck4829]

Who are the members of the 'christian' Right, the Compassionate 'christians' who supported Bush?

(Note - This is not a question thread, this is an interactive thread. It's part of a new strategy that I am researching, so try it out. :))

[theboss]

1. The two that matter now:

James Dobson
Ralph Reed

Falwell and Robertson still hold some sway with the yahoos. Gary Bauer is still a minor player. Bob Jones has a little "oomph."

But these days, it's really Dobson's party. He has the mailing list.

And Reed is still the golden boy.

[ck4829]

2. OK

"Those who control the access to the minds of children will set the agenda for the future of the nation and the future of the western world." - James Dobson

"They're gone." - Referring to the Children

And we should all know about Ralph Reed's little tryst with Gambling casinos and that Jack Abramoff guy.

I'm trying to research this, as I said before this is a new strategy, I am trying to make some sort of educational post.

[Peace Patriot]

3. You mean Rove's "invisible" get out the vote campaign?

(Dems blew Repubs away in new voter registration in 2004, nearly 60/40.)

[ck4829]

4. Yes.

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[Kathy in Cambridge]

13. It sounds like Hillary is one of your heroes

[chaumont58]

6. John Hagee, Rod Parsley, Paul Crouch

Sometimes, when channel surfing, I stop on TBN, Paul Crouch's evangelical network. Just about any good reverend talking will find a way to compliment our dear leader.

[immoderate]

7. James Kennedy, Joel Whatsisname?

on edit: I think it's Osteen--IMM

[Ian David]

8. Rev. Sun Myung Moon

Rabbi Daniel Lapin (anti-gay, anti-recycling activist).

I just thought I'd throw a couple of the real oddest ones out there.

For what it's worth, Fred Phelps doesn't endorse George Bush.

[KarenInMA]

10. anti-recycling activist

What?

Who the hell is against recycling??

[Ian David]

11. Rabbi Daniel Lapin: Anti-gay, Anti-Recycling, Pro-Tom-DeLay

From Right-wing Watch
<snip>
Has denounced recycling as "The sacred sacrament of secularism." "Why? Because if we are animals then there is a shortage in the world. God doesn't take anything from us and God doesn't create and therefore there is a shortage ... Do not feel guilty for using what God has provided us. Enjoy it!"

More:
http://quinnell.us/politics/rww/individuals/index2.html


Tongue Bath

Rabbi Daniel Lapin, friend to scumbag lobbyist Jack Abramoff, claims that his agreement to fabricate credentials for Abramoff was "tongue-in-cheek."

Yes, it was.

And Lapin didn't mean that he was kidding.

Also of interest: Abramoff got Lapin's brother, David, a $1.2 million contract to protect sweatshops in the Northern Marianas Islands. And G_d has declared tax rates over 20 percent "an abomination unto the Lord."

More:
http://rogerailes.blogspot.com/2005_06_19_rogerailes_archive.html#111968538508679599

[ck4829]

9. OK, everybody, thanks

I have some research to do, but I will return with a strategy.

[Ian David]

12. Quicker to make a list of "religious" right that DON'T support Bush

Fred Phelps
Pat Robertson

Done.

That was easy.

[LeftyDarthBrodie]

14. Pat Robertson?

Are we talking about Bush 1 or 2? I have seen no evidence of his distaste for this Bush.

[Ian David]

15. Sorry, I mean Buchanan. I always get the two confused

[LeftyDarthBrodie]

18. No problem

I thought maybe I missed a night of The 700 Club where God told Pat something about Bush.

[Bluerthanblue]

16. his main speech writer-

Andrew Card- there are others on the 'tip of my brain- i'll think of them as soon as i press post- Michael Gherson (another speech writer)
Chuck Colson- Franklin Graham (i don't believe Billy did, or does- he's actually a dem)

[onager]

19. Billy Graham ENDORSED $hrub in 2000

Graham may be a registered Dem, but he's been a power-whore ever since the Hearst newspapers launched his career in the late Forties.

In 2000, Graham appeared in public with $hrub and Pickles. After saying that he couldn't really endorse anybody--wink/nudge--he proceeded to bloviate on what a "fine young man" $hrub was, and talked about knowing him for his whole life. Then he said something like, "I think you know who I support in this election."

The story is easy to find on Google.

[Bluerthanblue]

20. not so sure....

.... not only does Mr. Graham not 'remember' that 'life changing' conversation that W harps on (to his benefit) that 'changed his life'-

here is a link to another view-

http://heartsoulandhumor.blogspot.com/2004/11/billy-graham-is-democrat.html

Don't forget, that when Bill (C) 'repented'- MANY 'respected' 'Christians' went to the white house to council him- Billy Graham, was among them-
and so was Tony Campolo, and Bill Hybels- none of whom were ever 'forgiven' for this by the fundie crowd that i used to be a 'part' of-

i was astounded,- and enraged- Mr. Graham, might have done alot of stupid things in his life- (Nixon- being friends with Bush Sr. and raising such an intollerant, hate filled son- the prodigal 'Franklin' i DO believe Billy HAS learned from his mistakes- and grown more and more liberal as he has aged- and i'm glad of it- he was NEVER 'anti-abortion'- which most folks didn't know- and those who did usually denied him, hated him for (fundies, that is)

no one knows for sure how Billy voted except him- i personally believe he'd never have been able to vote in w- even if he did allow himself to be 'used' by Rove, for the propaganda-

but i could be wrong-

[leeroysphitz]

17. All of them? n/t

[Sapphire Blue]

21. Let's not forget Ratzinger & his interference in the 2004 election.