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Sharia Law
Author: BobR
Date: 2015-02-18 11:49:41
Republicans and FOX "News" spend a lot of time trying to instill fear in those who listen to them. They bellow about socialism and terrorism and guns and taxes in an effort to make voters so fearful of Democrats that they'll vote against their own interests because they equate the Democrats with something worse. FDR once said "we have nothing to fear but fear itself", and that fear is what they peddle.
One fear they traffic in quite often is the absurd nation that somehow the U.S. will adopt Muslim Sharia law. They never quite explain how, or which laws, they just put throw that out there like a lit package of firecrackers and watch everyone run for cover. The irony, of course, is that religious law IS becoming a problem here in the U.S. - it just isn't the Muslim variety.
In Tennessee, state representative James VanHuss wants to designate the Bible as an official state book. What does that mean?
Is that a little sharia-y? How about Oklahoma trying to cancel Advanced Placement history classes because of a "false wall of separation of church and state":
If you decide to click over to that "Black Robe Regiment" web site and take a look at their mission statement, this little scary bit jumps out and all over the U.S. Constitution:
Scared yet? How about the infamous Judge Roy Moore of Alabama who is trying to block gay marriage because it violates God's "organic law":
Meanwhile, up in Montana, there's a bill promoting "intelligent design":
and of course - we all know what THAT means.
Along with these examples, there are the anti-abortion laws and gay marriage bans that are profligate everywhere. It's full-on Christian lawmaking.
So the next time some yahoo makes the dubious claim that sharia law is a danger to our country, ask "which religion?"
One fear they traffic in quite often is the absurd nation that somehow the U.S. will adopt Muslim Sharia law. They never quite explain how, or which laws, they just put throw that out there like a lit package of firecrackers and watch everyone run for cover. The irony, of course, is that religious law IS becoming a problem here in the U.S. - it just isn't the Muslim variety.
In Tennessee, state representative James VanHuss wants to designate the Bible as an official state book. What does that mean?
VanHuss wants to change the Tennessee Constitution so that it includes the phrase: “We recognize that our liberties do not come from governments, but from Almighty God, our Creator and Savior.”
Is that a little sharia-y? How about Oklahoma trying to cancel Advanced Placement history classes because of a "false wall of separation of church and state":
Oklahoma Rep. Dan Fisher ® has introduced “emergency” legislation “prohibiting the expenditure of funds on the Advanced Placement United States History course.” Fisher is part of a group called the “Black Robe Regiment” which argues “the church and God himself has been under assault, marginalized, and diminished by the progressives and secularists.” The group attacks the “false wall of separation of church and state.” The Black Robe Regiment claims that a “growing tide of special interest groups indoctrinating our youth at the exclusion of the Christian perspective.”
If you decide to click over to that "Black Robe Regiment" web site and take a look at their mission statement, this little scary bit jumps out and all over the U.S. Constitution:
[It is our mission] To restore the American Church in her capacity as the Body of Christ, ambassadors of Christ, moral teacher of America and the World, and overseer of of all principalities and governing officials (Rom 13), as was rightfully established long ago (under the leadership of Moses, the first appointed head of the Children of Israel and of God--see Exo 18:13-27).
Scared yet? How about the infamous Judge Roy Moore of Alabama who is trying to block gay marriage because it violates God's "organic law":
“This power over marriage, which came from God under our organic law, is not to be redefined by the United States Supreme Court or any federal court,” Justice Moore told “Fox News Sunday.”
Meanwhile, up in Montana, there's a bill promoting "intelligent design":
“Encourage Critical Thinking in the Classroom” is the title of HB 321. The preamble of this legislation says, “The scientific community has not resolved or answered the questions related to the origins of all life or the origin of our universe.” It would give public school teachers legal immunity if they want to teach “alternative” theories.
and of course - we all know what THAT means.
Along with these examples, there are the anti-abortion laws and gay marriage bans that are profligate everywhere. It's full-on Christian lawmaking.
So the next time some yahoo makes the dubious claim that sharia law is a danger to our country, ask "which religion?"
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 02/18/2015 14:08:10
wickedpam on 02/18/2015 14:08:10
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 02/18/2015 14:14:08
Raine on 02/18/2015 14:14:08
Good morning!! 
Comment by 
Scoopster on 02/18/2015 14:57:57
Scoopster on 02/18/2015 14:57:57
Mornin' all.. 
Comment by Raine on 02/18/2015 15:00:56
How are you feeling?
Raine on 02/18/2015 15:00:56
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
How are you feeling?
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 02/18/2015 15:07:32
Good morning....I think. I think I'm falling apart.
Had a little late start as I had to stop at doctor's office for a blood test. As soon as I arrived at work my shoulders just froze up. Fuck winter.
trojanrabbit on 02/18/2015 15:07:32
Good morning....I think. I think I'm falling apart.
Had a little late start as I had to stop at doctor's office for a blood test. As soon as I arrived at work my shoulders just froze up. Fuck winter.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/18/2015 15:09:15
Better, recovering for sure. Still sore from all the coughing, a bit worn out from all the droogs, and now I feel a little bit of a head cold coming on! But not nearly coughing as much, and when I do it's not longer a dry cough but instead I get the lovely thick brown stuff which means it's clearing out.
Scoopster on 02/18/2015 15:09:15
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
How are you feeling?
Better, recovering for sure. Still sore from all the coughing, a bit worn out from all the droogs, and now I feel a little bit of a head cold coming on! But not nearly coughing as much, and when I do it's not longer a dry cough but instead I get the lovely thick brown stuff which means it's clearing out.
Comment by 
BobR on 02/18/2015 15:11:42
BobR on 02/18/2015 15:11:42
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
How are you feeling?
Better, recovering for sure. Still sore from all the coughing, a bit worn out from all the droogs, and now I feel a little bit of a head cold coming on! But not nearly coughing as much, and when I do it's not longer a dry cough but instead I get the lovely thick brown stuff which means it's clearing out.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/18/2015 15:57:55
wickedpam on 02/18/2015 15:57:55
I've been to Sheppardstown, WV -it is a very hippy-ish town up in the mountains, about 30 minutes from Charles Town.
Comment by 
TriSec on 02/18/2015 17:05:35
TriSec on 02/18/2015 17:05:35
Greetings from U.S. Outpost 31!
(Yes, bonus points are available.)
(Yes, bonus points are available.)
Comment by Raine on 02/18/2015 17:06:46
Did you see that Pizza place they were talking about???
I love frangela on the show!
Raine on 02/18/2015 17:06:46
Quote by wickedpam:
I've been to Sheppardstown, WV -it is a very hippy-ish town up in the mountains, about 30 minutes from Charles Town.
Did you see that Pizza place they were talking about???
I love frangela on the show!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/18/2015 17:13:56
We drove through it really. Wanted to get out and walk around but we were too tired. Next time we're in that area, sometime over the summer I bet, I'll see if I can locate it. This is Sheppardstown, totally cute and there's a college nearby too.
wickedpam on 02/18/2015 17:13:56
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I've been to Sheppardstown, WV -it is a very hippy-ish town up in the mountains, about 30 minutes from Charles Town.
Did you see that Pizza place they were talking about???
I love frangela on the show!
We drove through it really. Wanted to get out and walk around but we were too tired. Next time we're in that area, sometime over the summer I bet, I'll see if I can locate it. This is Sheppardstown, totally cute and there's a college nearby too.
Comment by BobR on 02/18/2015 17:30:16
Don't worry about a thing...
BobR on 02/18/2015 17:30:16
Quote by TriSec:
Greetings from U.S. Outpost 31!
(Yes, bonus points are available.)
Don't worry about a thing...
Comment by Raine on 02/18/2015 17:32:46
I expect dispatches from WAY WAY outside Nova. 
I leave the beltway on a regular basis and leave NOVA as well…
Raine on 02/18/2015 17:32:46
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I've been to Sheppardstown, WV -it is a very hippy-ish town up in the mountains, about 30 minutes from Charles Town.
Did you see that Pizza place they were talking about???
I love frangela on the show!
We drove through it really. Wanted to get out and walk around but we were too tired. Next time we're in that area, sometime over the summer I bet, I'll see if I can locate it. This is Sheppardstown, totally cute and there's a college nearby too.
I leave the beltway on a regular basis and leave NOVA as well…
Comment by Raine on 02/18/2015 17:34:46
How are you feeling now?
Raine on 02/18/2015 17:34:46
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Good morning....I think. I think I'm falling apart.
Had a little late start as I had to stop at doctor's office for a blood test. As soon as I arrived at work my shoulders just froze up. Fuck winter.
How are you feeling now?
Comment by wickedpam on 02/18/2015 17:46:41
Now I just have to get inside the beltway more often XD Not until warmer weather though.
wickedpam on 02/18/2015 17:46:41
Quote by Raine:I expect dispatches from WAY WAY outside Nova.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I've been to Sheppardstown, WV -it is a very hippy-ish town up in the mountains, about 30 minutes from Charles Town.
Did you see that Pizza place they were talking about???
I love frangela on the show!
We drove through it really. Wanted to get out and walk around but we were too tired. Next time we're in that area, sometime over the summer I bet, I'll see if I can locate it. This is Sheppardstown, totally cute and there's a college nearby too.
I leave the beltway on a regular basis and leave NOVA as well…
Now I just have to get inside the beltway more often XD Not until warmer weather though.
Comment by TriSec on 02/18/2015 18:02:20
And we have a winner!
Also, it's spring - got my first baseball podcast of spring training.
TriSec on 02/18/2015 18:02:20
Quote by BobR:
Don't worry about a thing...
And we have a winner!
Also, it's spring - got my first baseball podcast of spring training.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 02/18/2015 19:00:46
Advil didn't seem to help any. Turning my neck is painful. At this point it fuels itself since I'm consciously trying not to turn my head.
With the roads as they are, being able to turn your head isn't that big a thing, as the snowbanks are so high you can't see what's coming on the other road anyway, unless it's at night and you see headlights.
trojanrabbit on 02/18/2015 19:00:46
Quote by Raine:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Good morning....I think. I think I'm falling apart.
Had a little late start as I had to stop at doctor's office for a blood test. As soon as I arrived at work my shoulders just froze up. Fuck winter.
How are you feeling now?
Advil didn't seem to help any. Turning my neck is painful. At this point it fuels itself since I'm consciously trying not to turn my head.
With the roads as they are, being able to turn your head isn't that big a thing, as the snowbanks are so high you can't see what's coming on the other road anyway, unless it's at night and you see headlights.
Comment by 
livingonli on 02/18/2015 19:17:21
livingonli on 02/18/2015 19:17:21
Today, my laptop took forever to start up. Feeling like another one of those days and we may finally get above freezing on Sunday.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 02/18/2015 19:19:15
trojanrabbit on 02/18/2015 19:19:15
Comment by TriSec on 02/18/2015 19:21:38
Mine's going to read "TriSec died alone in the rain."
TriSec on 02/18/2015 19:21:38
Quote by trojanrabbit:
She was "on FIRE for the LORD"
Mine's going to read "TriSec died alone in the rain."
Comment by Raine on 02/18/2015 19:29:40
Raine on 02/18/2015 19:29:40
Comment by Raine on 02/18/2015 19:30:16
You know this is further convincing me that Bra's are a product of the devil.
Raine on 02/18/2015 19:30:16
Quote by Scoopster:
Darwin strikes again!
You know this is further convincing me that Bra's are a product of the devil.
Comment by Raine on 02/18/2015 19:51:18
Raine on 02/18/2015 19:51:18
Oh.. *click*
Comment by BobR on 02/18/2015 20:35:27
I fully "support" women going bra-free.
and trampolines.
BobR on 02/18/2015 20:35:27
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Darwin strikes again!
You know this is further convincing me that Bra's are a product of the devil.
I fully "support" women going bra-free.
and trampolines.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 02/18/2015 20:40:05
Well, in this case it's way too late for Darwin.
trojanrabbit on 02/18/2015 20:40:05
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Darwin strikes again!
You know this is further convincing me that Bra's are a product of the devil.
I fully "support" women going bra-free.
and trampolines.
Well, in this case it's way too late for Darwin.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/18/2015 23:38:22
Scoopster on 02/18/2015 23:38:22
From last night's RMS: Rachel teams up with a WSJ reporter to 'blow the lid' off why all these oil trains are exploding.
For the second time today, someone made Texas look good.
For the second time today, someone made Texas look good.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/19/2015 01:57:47
Will in Chicago on 02/19/2015 01:57:47
Hi, everyone!!
I am home tonight after a staff meeting. We are looking at maybe -7 Fahrenheit tonight and a wind chill of -30. We may have wind chills of -20 to -30 in the morning. No word yet if my school will close
I am home tonight after a staff meeting. We are looking at maybe -7 Fahrenheit tonight and a wind chill of -30. We may have wind chills of -20 to -30 in the morning. No word yet if my school will close