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I could never understand how catholics or jews could vote for the Obamanation.
My priest hit this subject hard today and the 10-20% of our congregation whom are backing Obambi were squirming uncomfortably.
I saw the Archbishop get a rather odd look on his face when Obama quipped about contrary to popular opinion he wasn’t born in a manger. (I’m paraphrasing)
Also, I noticed he referred to NY as a Diocese. Obviously the only homework he’s done on Catholics is how to get their vote.
A pox on all Catholics who vote for Obama. They can’t claim invincible ignorance unless they’ve been living in caves somewhere.
“I got my name, Barack, from my father,” deadpanned Obama, “and I got my middle name from somebody who obviously didn’t think I’d ever run for President.”
Obama, if you were truly ashamed of your name following 9-11, you could have legally changed it. And nobody would have blamed you.
The fact that you didn’t, tells me that you’re proud of your Muslim name.
**the question of whether the Archdiocese extends an invitation to certain candidates has produced no small amount of political drama in past election years. Obama’s presence on the dais at the Waldorf-Astoria is just one sign that this may be the Democrats’ best year for Catholic support in decades.**
I disagree with the times. This year, since the bishops have been so militant in speaking out about Pelosi, Biden, Obama and abortion issues, will signify a turning of the Catholics toward the pro-life candidate.
Watch and see on election night if this proves true. There is only one vehicle in our parking lot that I have seen with an Obama-Biden sticker on it. (And in the past I have seen more.) Of course, my vehicle may be the only one with McCain-Palin stickers on it. Haven’t checked that out!
This is more wishful thinking by the press. They are trying to create the image that, of course, EVERYONE who’s ANYONE is voting for Obama? I mean, aren’t we all? And what American wants to be left out of what everybody else is doing? How uncool!
In reality, even my rather lefty bishop came out with a statement this weekend saying there is no issue more important than life, and a candidate’s opinion on other things is not the thing upon which Catholics can base their vote. Whenever the priests say this in their homilies, btw, people come up to thank them afterwards, so I think there’s a lot of popular support among Catholics (those who go to Mass, at least) for this view. I don’t think Obama is doing well among Catholics at all.