Jewish Libertarian defends Tim Tebow

Libertarian Republican ^ | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011 | Wayne Root

[FreeKeys]

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011

Jewish Libertarian defends Tim Tebow

by Wayne Root

I'm a Jew. I'm also an American who loves his country. This is the country where a Jewish blue-collar S.O.B. (son of a butcher) wound up graduating from an Ivy League university, married a former Miss Oklahoma, became a self-made millionaire, and then became- against all odds- the Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee. Today my home-schooled daughter attends Harvard. As Don King says, "Only in America!"

This is the greatest country in the history of the world because regardless of race, sex, religion, or humble beginnings anything is possible. I am living proof.

The foundation of our greatness is our unique relationship with God, faith and prayer. Whether we are Jews, Christians, or any other religion, together we are Americans. No country has ever based its very being as deeply on faith and God's blessings, nor guaranteed its citizens such freedom of religion as America. The result has been the most blessed and successful country in world history.

A few days ago when I heard that a prominent Jewish Rabbi had written a commentary criticizing Tim Tebow and worrying about the effect Tebow's success as a devout Christian and NFL superstar would have on diversity and religious tolerance in America, I was shocked, disgusted, and disappointed. The rabbi's comments were callous, ignorant, and offensive, and coming from a place of fear, anger, weakness, jealousy, and envy. 

Tim Tebow's remarkable, magical, extraordinary success as an NFL quarterback isn't just about sports, or his deep faith in Jesus Christ. It's about leadership. It's about sportsmanship. It's about morality. It's about a foundation of incredible work ethic. It's about, finally having a superstar athlete who is truly a role model. Tim Tebow should be everyone's All American. He is the kind of man every American- of any religion- should be proud of.

Like most Americans I love God, country, apple pie, motherhood, the NFL, and Tim Tebow. Devout Christians in America love Jews and have become Israel's strongest supporters. 

I don't know Tim Tebow personally, but I'm willing to bet that he has already forgiven that rabbi. I'm willing to bet that Tebow is a strong supporter of Israel. Ironically, devout evangelical Christians are far stronger supporters of Israel than liberal "reformed Jews" like this rabbi (who made politically liberal comments in the same commentary). 

I think every American- including rabbis- should celebrate the values of Tim Tebow. 

Photo credit - Smartasssports.com

[FreeKeys]

LibertarianRepublican dot net often covers the activities of Wayne Root even when he's not contributing to it. His rant against the occupy movement earlier this month was a hum-dinger.

[bamahead]

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[FreeKeys]

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[JosephMama]

My only problem with Tebow is his inability to complete passes in the first 3 quarters.

But hey, he’s a rookie.

[Zionist Conspirator]

Exactly what did Tim Tebow do?

A high profile moslem="diversity and tolerance." A high profile chrstian="a threat to diversity and tolerance."

I can understand the limitations on the behaviors of the "host population." But most liberals claim to deny that we have a "host population." Hypocrites.

[babble-on]

When you think of the behavior of so many NFL players, and this is the one guy people see fit to criticize, it really is backwards.

[trumandogz]

“But hey, he’s a rookie.”

No.

[MestaMachine]

I have decided that I am a heretic. And I love Tim Tebow. What I DON’T love is the idea that if ANYone claims to be a ‘prominent’ ‘jew’, they get automatic billing as a ‘jewish’ spokesperson. I don’t care who they are either. No one speaks for me...except me.

[FreeKeys]

Here’s that rant: Wayne Root takes on occupy: I AM THE ONE PERCENT! here: http://www.libertarianrepublican.net/2011/11/wayne-root-takes-on-occupy-i-am-one.html

[Forgotten Amendments]

Wayne Root is a phony! He is a con man. He is not a libertarian. He’s a criminal.

[OrangeHoof]

Today my home-schooled daughter attends Harvard.

Pity. Such a waste of a good mind.

[FreeKeys]

Wayne Root is a phony! He is a con man. He is not a libertarian. He’s a criminal.

Would you mind posting a reason for your view? Or would you prefer to remain an anonymous bomb-thrower, using the most blatant of logical fallacies, specifically argumentum ad hominem, apparently without understanding why there is a need for presenting reasons for such obvious hostility and animosity?

[GreatRoad]

I was curious as to why someone would call Root a criminal also, so I looked it up. I read he has a part in an internet marketing and investment company, WMI, that the Norway gaming committee outlawed as a ponzi scheme. There’s good and bad reviews on the web abt WMI. Check it out.

[Stepan12]

A Libertarian who supports Israel, too. Good!

Come on in Libertarians -- the water is fine.

[bmwcyle]

AMEN

[Jewbacca]

Don’t know this guy, seldom watch American football, and only know about Tim Tebow from FreeRepublic.

Seems like a nice boy.

I don’t really understand the fuss.

Presumably his promoting of Christianity does not affect his playing, unlike people who do drugs, rape women, kill people, and torture dogs, who are celebrated by the media as roll models.

The fact they are bitching about this guy shows their lack of moral fibre.

[libertarian neocon]

As another Jewish libertarian (though small “l” as Im a registered Republican), I completely agree.

[GOPJ]

Thanks for the ping.

[GOPJ]

I don't know Tim Tebow personally, but I'm willing to bet that he has already forgiven that rabbi. I'm willing to bet that Tebow is a strong supporter of Israel.

I'm willing to bet Tebow is a strong supporter of Israel too...

[justiceseeker93]

From this Jewish perspective, the Reform Rabbi who unleashed an insane rant against Tebow on the Jewish Week web site (since scrubbed), is nothing but a paranoid leftist jerk. Although Wayne Root, for whatever reason, doesn't mention him by name, he is Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Temple Beth-El in Stamford, CT.

How paranoid is Hammerman? He conjured up the thought that if Tim Tebow somehow won the Super Bowl championship, his fans and followers might be inclined to go on a rampage burning mosques, bashing gays, and deporting immigrants indiscriminately. Yes, he used those words! He's so out of touch with reality that he thinks of Tebow and his devout Christian Evangelical fans as Nazis or Klansmen. He conjures up such false images of conservative Christians because he knows that they by and large represent an impediment to implementing his socialist "utopia."

Unfortunately, the Reform rabbinate in the United States has too many Hammerman types within its ranks.