Comments on: Religious Right Threatens Federal Judges

By: C. A. Johnson

C. A. Johnson — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:11:27 +0000

“On top of that, they tend to cherry pick portions of the Bible to support certain beliefs and ignore other portions.”

Well said Ron. That’s certainly true, not only of them, but also of other beliefs. Kurt Vonnegut makes the point in “Man Without A Country” that Marx’s most famous statement, “Religion is the opiate of the people”, was simply a comment and not a dictum.

By: Ron Chusid

Ron Chusid — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:40:49 +0000

“The biggest problem in this country is undereducated religious fanatics who believe in a literal reading of the Bible and seem to believe that their English translation was written by the finger of God.”

That is definately a problem. On top of that, they tend to cherry pick portions of the Bible to support certain beliefs and ignore other portions.

By: C. A. Johnson

C. A. Johnson — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:29:34 +0000

I am a Conservative and a Christian, but it shames me to be associated with people who advocate killing judges, doctors, politicians and anyone who doesn’t agree with their Extreme Right views. The biggest problem in this country is undereducated religious fanatics who believe in a literal reading of the Bible and seem to believe that their English translation was written by the finger of God. They know nothing of Jewish literary tradition, the history of their own religion or history in general for that matter. In short, they’re a bunch of ignorant hicks who ought to be laughed out of town. Jesus weeps.

By: Ron Chusid

Ron Chusid — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:05:58 +0000

I don’t think putting the KKK, along with other racist groups is reaching at all. I recognize that the KKK and ohter far right groups might have nothing to do with more moderate conservatives, but similarly Communists, the Weather Underground, and Black Panthers have nothing to do with me or my beliefs.

It doesn’t mean much to say that they would get into bed with either party. Many of the southern Democrats were pretty conservative.

By: jrg

jrg — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:25:04 +0000

“Leftists are way ahead of Rightists in America when it comes to political violence.”

Before the September 11, 2001 attacks, Oklahoma City was the deadliest act of terrorism on U.S. soil. Timothy McVeigh, the terrorist that set off the bomb, was an anti-government right winger angered by the Clinton admin’s handling of Waco.

There have been a number of right-wing terror attacks against Americans since Oklahoma City, including abortion clinic bombings, bombings of gay bars, and the Olympic park bombing in 1996.

It’s pretty telling that you resort to citing violence in the 1960’s and fringe animal rights activists, particularly since modern, mainstream right-wing pundits like Ann Coulter and Bill O’Reilly have both encouraged political violence (assassinating judges and blowing up the Coit tower in San Fran).

Here is a list of terrorist incidents in the United States:

Link

By: edward cropper

edward cropper — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:20:58 +0000

To put the KKK in with right-wing groups is reaching to say the least. The KKK has never been anything but a racist hate group. They would go to bed with any political party that would give them a wink. Ask Robert Byrd.
But even Byrd who is a certified JOKE doesn’t tar the Democrats. Let’s be honest please. Left wingers are not the “Communists” often portrayed by the right, nor are Right Wingers the “Fascists” often portrayed by the Left.
There are plenty of legitimate reasons to dislike both sides on occasions without sinking to imbecilic distortions.

By: Ron Chusid

Ron Chusid — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:02:18 +0000

Rob,

Again you turn into partisan pot shots rather than considering principles.

Advocating violence against those you disagree with is wrong regardless of whether it comes from the left or the right. I’ve had posts here criticizing people on the left for advocating violence.

While it is hardly relevant, you are also wrong that leftists are way ahead of rightests in terms of politcal violence. There really is no comparison when you consider the KKK and other right wing hate groups.

By: Rob Hruska

Rob Hruska — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:09:56 +0000

Animal Rights Leader Dr. Jerry Vlasak Endorses Murder Of Scientists In U.S. Senate Testimony Leftist Violence Mars GOP Convention in New York City After that, maybe you can look up how many people the Weather Underground and Black Panthers murdered in the 60's. Leftists are way ahead of Rightists in America when it comes to political violence.