Texas is bigger than Perry [Dem rallies special interests to march against prayer event and GOP)

Austin American-Statesman ^ | August 4, 2011 | Andy Brown, Travis County, TX Democratic Party Chairman

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Our country is supposed to be a place where people of many faiths and beliefs can freely come together as a community, put aside differences and solve problems. Now more than ever, Texas and our nation need true leadership, not political rhetoric.

All eyes will be on Texas when Gov. Rick Perry announces his bid for president. As governor of Texas, he has the capacity to bring together people of all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs. But instead of taking the high road in addressing our state's problems (whether he chooses to actually speak or not), Perry has chosen to align himself with the American Family Association for his upcoming event "The Response." This organization claims to be Christian, yet in my opinion it is anti-gay, anti-Semitic, anti- Muslim and filled with hate, none of which are in line with Christian values. Perry's association with this group is an embarrassment, and hosting this event to grab headlines for his run for president is disgraceful.

...on Saturday, the Travis County Democratic Party is organizing a march and rally in Austin to shine a light on the damage Perry has done to our state. We will have religious leaders of many faiths (including those rejected by the AFA), elected officials, political groups and everyday people whose lives have been adversely affected by Perry's policies.

Yes, the Austin rally — Rick Perry: Bad for Texas, Worse for Our Nation — will take place on the same day as Perry's gathering in Houston. But we are not rallying to oppose prayer, as I'm sure Perry will accuse us of doing. We are coming together as a community to protest Perry and his fellow Republicans' unprecedented cuts to public education, the Draconian cuts to human services, disastrous environmental record, attack on women's reproductive rights,.........

[Cincinatus' Wife]

They should have a good turnout in Austin.

It will be 105 degrees in Austin on Saturday. If anyone passes out it won't be Rick Perry's fault.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Meanwhile in Houston and via simulcast.

"The Response"

The Response
Saturday, August 06, 2011
11:00 AM EST to 6:00 PM
Reliant Stadium
1 Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: (832) 667-1400 •

Fellow Americans,

• Right now, America is in crisis: we have been besieged by financial debt, terrorism, and a multitude of natural disasters. As a nation, we must come together and call upon Jesus to guide us through unprecedented struggles, and thank Him for the blessings of freedom we so richly enjoy. •

Some problems are beyond our power to solve, and according to the Book of Joel, Chapter 2, this historic hour demands a historic response. Therefore, on August 6, thousands will gather to pray for a historic breakthrough for our country and a renewed sense of moral purpose. •

I sincerely hope you’ll join me in Houston on August 6th and take your place in Reliant Stadium with praying people asking God’s forgiveness, wisdom and provision for our state and nation. There is hope for America. It lies in heaven, and we will find it on our knees. •

Sincerely,

Governor

Aug 3, 2011: "Governor Perry is very excited about this event and fully embraces what it is about," Bearse said. "He believes people of various denominations and differences praying together will create a spirit of unity. And he believes God's presence will be palpable." Source

CWA added to Perry's support Concerned Women for America –……"I am honored to be a national co-chair of The Response," says CWA's Penny Nance. She adds that members of her group nationwide "are invited to take part in whatever way possible, whether it's coming to actually be a part of the event, or just praying at home. We believe that it's just important that women of faith ... come together and pray for our country."

And in response to the opposition to the prayer event -- including the lawsuit filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation that claims the gathering violates the religious freedom article in the First Amendment -- she assures: "We'll pray for them."

[xzins]

This organization claims to be Christian, yet in my opinion it is anti-gay, anti-Semitic, anti- Muslim and filled with hate, none of which are in line with Christian values.

Conservative and evangelical Christians are NEVER anti-Semitic.

That entire quote is evidence of a mind on drugs.

[Bean Counter]

Miles and miles of Texas...

[jagusafr]

My folks are headed to Houston tomorrow for the event. I’m lovin’ it!

Colonel, USAFR

[Cincinatus' Wife]

These Austin liberals are still steaming over the Formula One, MotoGP and Australian V8 Supercars racing getting set to arrive in Travis County.

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[normy]

I will be driving from Dallas to this event.

[xzins]

The forum seems to have knee-jerk anti-Palin/Perry/Bachman/ bots that are determined to injure them before the race even starts.

I’m assuming it’s just random, but there are rational reasons to believe it is suggested or directed (not coordinated) effort by major opponents to leading conservative candidates.

I know during the last election, the Obama campaign “assigned” droves of folks to do nothing but watch the comments sections of newspapers and major websites.

It gave them instant counter-attack. Good strategy, actually.

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[libstripper]

Normally, I'd recommend a barf alert for this article. However, it's actually a strong endorsement for Perry because it shows how conservative he is. For example:

We are coming together as a community to protest Perry and his fellow Republicans' unprecedented cuts to public education, the Draconian cuts to human services, disastrous environmental record, attack on women's reproductive rights, smoke-and-mirrors accounting of the state budget that will doom us for years, and, most glaringly, his hypocritical use of prayer and religion to exclude and divide.

Therfore, speaking as a man who's seriously contemplating supporting Perry, I say thank you for a very informative and useful article.

[patriot08]

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Good to hear about your folks!

The Leftists in Austin don't have time for people like those in this story. But jobs are drawing good, hardworking people to Texas and our state is going to do just fine.

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[Cincinatus' Wife]

Bump!

[ngat]

“...claims to be Christian, yet in my opinion it is anti-gay, anti-Semitic, anti- Muslim and filled with hate,”

Who is this man and where is he from, this Andy Brown fellow, who makes such extravagant accusations?

[libstripper]

Andry Brown is the Travis Co., TX DemonRat chairman. Coming from his, this malignant screed is a really great endorsement for Perry.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

It sounds like Andy Brown wants to make a big anti-Perry push for the MSM to off set the prayer event and push back on a Perry run.

The Left knows Perry will mop the floor with O.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

…………”Perry invited President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, congressional and Senate leaders from Texas, and all of the country's state governors to join him in Houston to pray for an America that "is in a state of crisis. Not just politically, financially, or morally, but because we are a nation that has not honored God in our successes or humbly called Him in our struggles."……….Source