Posted on 09/13/2008 8:02:40 AM PDT by Mobile Vulgus
Matt Damon: Proof that human evolution has a long long long way to go ...
The “4000 years” comment betrays an even deeper ignorance. Its origin was an analysis of scripture by Archbishop James Ussher of Ireland, published in 1701, that purported to prove that the Creation occurred in 4004 BC. Of course this is NOT Church doctrine. And while virtually every wild theory can find 1 or 2 adherents in the world’s population of over 6 billion, perhaps Mr. Damon is the ONLY individual who thinks that ANY person believes that the date of Creation was in 1992 BC - 4000 years ago.
ROTFLMBO!
Pontius Pilate was the ROME-appointed local RULER, with the title equivalent to “Governor”. Sarah Palin is the Governor (modern English word and meaning) ELECTED by the people of Alaska to serve as the chief executive officer of their state for a specific, limited term. This comparison is as specious as the implied equivalence of Obama to Jesus.
Mrs Palin had it right - she has been a REAL “Community Organizer”, with real responsibility for results, for more WEEKS than the DAYS he has spent in the Senate. As a Jew I will not attempt to speak on the role of Jesus with any authority, but as I understand it, his purpose was to bring people to G_d, not to organize mobs to confront the government.
Democrats that use this brainless comparison ought to be ashamed of themselves, but I think that part of their brains have atrophied due to inactivity. Steve Cohen (D-TN9) used this on the House floor a few days ago. As a Jew, he ought to have known better.
Actually, I am fairly certain that he was heavily influenced by HARVARD, which has lost it’s vocation and become just another liberal sinkhole like the rest of the Ivy League.
I still receive my Alumni Newsletter from MIT - just down Mass. Ave. from Harvard - that has similarly deteriorated.
The fact any credible reporter or journalist would care what Hollywood actors and musicians think on any given subject is one more reason to cancel subscriptions to newspapers and cable service. These people are not serious about their trade.
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