rssMore Criticism of Obama over Warren Pick
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 12:29 pm
- 9 Comments
No shocker here.
It’s not just the gay and lesbian community that’s going after President-elect Barack Obama for his choice to have Rick Warren, the socially conservative evangelical minister, deliver the inauguration’s invocation. Blogging for Congressional Quarterly, David Corn, Washington bureau chief of Mother Jones, says Obama has “stepped over a line…even if this is a symbolic gesture.” From the CQ blog:
By all means, Obama should work with Rick Warren when there is common cause. For political reasons, he should not eschew Warren because of his anti-gay views. Warren can be a powerful ally when it comes time to persuade the public to support climate change legislation. Success in governing often depends on forging coalitions with those with whom you disagree.
But Warren’s opposition to gay rights is more than a mere policy dispute. It is an act of bigotry. Sure, Warren does not believe he is being discriminatory. But that’s what it is. He is denying rights to certain Americans because he disapproves of how they love. By handing Warren this prime slot at the inauguration, Obama is saying that he recognizes Warren as a spiritual leader and is reaffirming Warren’s position as such. This is an insult to gay Americans and those who support equal rights in this nation.
As Laura pointed out earlier, Obama defended his choice this morning, saying that he’s a “fierce advocate for gay and lesbian Americans.” Tapping Warren, he added, is part of his campaign promise to reach across the aisle to end the partisan bickering that poisoned Washington in recent decades. The left is going nuts that the process would include the acceptance of a guy like Rick Warren. Then again, what did liberals think bipartisanship would look like?
9 Comments
Comment posted December 18, 2008 @ 12:01 pm
If President Obama feels the need to include anti-gay bigotry in his inaugural, if he must include a representative of those who oppose equal rights for gay people, where is the white supremacist in his inaugural program? The anti-semite? The anti-papist? Surely, he must include them as well.
Or is bigotry against homosexuals the only remaining acceptable bigotry in America today?
Comment posted December 18, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
Why is every going nuts about this. It isn't like he is going to start preaching and he's clearly a better choice, then say Jessie Jackson, right?
Comment posted December 18, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
We're done listening, Mr. Obama. Actions speak louder than words. I don't care what comes out of your mouth anymore, I care what comes out of your pen, i.e., you better start getting some gay-friendly legislation through Congress. I don't want to hear another word until you do, and you won't get another ounce of support from me until you do either.
Comment posted December 18, 2008 @ 2:15 pm
I can no longer support Mr. Obama. To invite that hateful bigot Rick Warren to participate in the Inauguration is over the line for me. My civil rights are not something to trade away to bigots for their political support. Mr. Obama has clearly demonstrated he lacks the moral fiber to represent me. He represents the bigots. I no longer support the Obama presidency.
Comment posted December 20, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
Bipartisanship is good. Picking a bigot is not bipartisanship, its just depressing.
BHO needs to learn that his actions, comments, clothes, and even what he eats for breakfast are watched by the whole world. Picking a religious bigot to speak at his inauguration is a foolish, narrow view action.
BHO represents the US and thus me. I thought McCain was stupid for picking Palin but this action is both unnecessary and shortsighted. It makes the US look like we have a President that talks, but does not follow through on action.
Come on BHO start being a President and stop being a politician whose view is campaign actions. You could lead the World if you thought better before making such silly depressing and egotistical decisions.
Comment posted December 20, 2008 @ 12:18 pm
There is no acceptable bigotry. Unfortunately there is still an amazing amount of stupidity and ego.
Barak is a smart man. He must have known what the reaction would be with this pick. Therefore I can only assume that:
1. His ego says I am too popular to be effected by this
2. They will get over it
3. My supporters are loyal so I can ignore them and reach out to my opponents
4. I am the 21st century Lincoln and keeping that image alive is what is important
5. the gay and lesbian community are wimps and will not react
6. we are in for 8 years of impulsive decisions
7. talk the talk but walk on the political side
Very disappointing. Very typical of the politician I thought we voted out of office.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
Comment posted December 20, 2008 @ 8:09 pm
Bipartisanship is good. Picking a bigot is not bipartisanship, its just depressing.
BHO needs to learn that his actions, comments, clothes, and even what he eats for breakfast are watched by the whole world. Picking a religious bigot to speak at his inauguration is a foolish, narrow view action.
BHO represents the US and thus me. I thought McCain was stupid for picking Palin but this action is both unnecessary and shortsighted. It makes the US look like we have a President that talks, but does not follow through on action.
Come on BHO start being a President and stop being a politician whose view is campaign actions. You could lead the World if you thought better before making such silly depressing and egotistical decisions.
Comment posted December 20, 2008 @ 8:18 pm
There is no acceptable bigotry. Unfortunately there is still an amazing amount of stupidity and ego.
Barak is a smart man. He must have known what the reaction would be with this pick. Therefore I can only assume that:
1. His ego says I am too popular to be effected by this
2. They will get over it
3. My supporters are loyal so I can ignore them and reach out to my opponents
4. I am the 21st century Lincoln and keeping that image alive is what is important
5. the gay and lesbian community are wimps and will not react
6. we are in for 8 years of impulsive decisions
7. talk the talk but walk on the political side
Very disappointing. Very typical of the politician I thought we voted out of office.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
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