muriel_volestrangler
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Mon Jun-06-11 09:55 AM
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Not believing in God a bigger obstacle in US politics than an extramarital affair |
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Edited on Mon Jun-06-11 10:11 AM by muriel_volestrangler
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lazarus
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Mon Jun-06-11 10:04 AM
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1. but we're not oppressed at all |
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and have no business being uppity about religion in public life.
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dmallind
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Mon Jun-06-11 10:31 AM
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2. ...and being gay, black, Mormon, hell probably all four together too. |
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Surveys are consistent. Wanne be electable? Pick a sky-daddy and kowtow.
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Mon Jun-06-11 02:37 PM
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"Sky-daddy" is the single most derisive thing you can say about theists! Show some respect to their sincerely held fantasies.
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LeftishBrit
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Mon Jun-06-11 10:33 AM
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3. Sad but not surprising |
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I can think of a number of members of Congress who were elected or re-elected despite known affairs (McCain is an obvious example). But only one who is an open atheist (Pete Stark).
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Mon Jun-06-11 09:47 PM
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