I'm sure if the many posters needed you to speak on their behalf, they would have asked you. They didn't. Most are aware that we have no bearing on US elections and hold the zealotry over for their own elections.just posting on behalf of the many posters who have contributed to the discussion on the many threads about US politics around here - despite the fact we can't vote (including you I guess)
Incidentally US politics is arguably (surely?) more important than Zimbabwe - given the way we follow them from warzone to warzone these days.
McCain-allied preacher apologises over 'Catholic *****' comments
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Updated 2 hours 47 minutes ago
A popular US televangelist who backs Republican presidential candidate John McCain has apologised for calling the Catholic church "a great *****".
"I want to express my deep regret for any comments that Catholics have found hurtful," Texas-based preacher John Hagee wrote to Catholic League for Civil and Religious Rights president William Donahue, who made the letter public.
Mr Hagee, 68, said that after speaking with Catholic friends and officials, "I now have an improved understanding of the Catholic Church, its relation to the Jewish faith, and the history of anti-Catholicism."
A staunch supporter of Israel, Mr Hagee, leader of John Hagee Ministries, has in the past accused the Catholic Church of being anti-Semitic, in addition to branding it "the great *****".
"In my zeal to oppose anti-Semitism and bigotry in all its ugly forms, I have often emphasised the darkest chapters in the history of Catholics and Protestant relations with the Jews," he wrote.
"In the process, I may have contributed to the mistaken impression that the anti-Jewish violence of the Crusades and the Inquisition defines the Catholic church. It most certainly does not."
Mr Donahue's response was positive. "The tone of Hagee's letter is sincere," he said.
McCain decided to toss in a plug for his upcoming energy policy rollout. But in the midst of decrying the dangers of Americans reliance on foreign oil, McCain seemed to suggest that this reliance caused the current struggle in Iraq. "My friends, I will have an energy policy that we will be talking about, which will eliminate our dependence on oil from the Middle East that will -- that will then prevent us -- that will prevent us from having ever to send our young men and women into conflict again in the Middle East," McCain said.
At the very end I notice the following words "paid for by the Democratic National Committee". Probably, why not much notice was taken of it and anyway, John McCain is known for his straight from the shoulder comments."Is this the kind of gaff that can cripple a campaign ? ......... "
"Mccain admits Iraq War really about OIL!"
John '100 years' Mccain admits Iraq War really about OIL!!!
We can go on fighting them for centuries, or we can try to sort out the problems. Not that it's gonna be easy.
Could you describe what you see as "the problems"?
Could you make some suggestions as to how we can try to sort out the problems and with whom?
I have a vague recollection of Osama bin Laden offering a 'truce' a few years ago. Can't remember the details now and have no idea how genuine any such offer might have been.
Keith Olberman illustrates the media's double standard when it comes to Barack Obama's preacher (Jeremiah Wright)and John McCain's preachers (John Hagee, Jerry Falwell and Rod Parsely).
Another problem is religious fanaticism / extremism on all sides ...Could you describe what you see as "the problems"?
Could you make some suggestions as to how we can try to sort out the problems and with whom?
Hagee, in 'NYT' This Sunday, Says McCain Sought His Endorsement
By Greg Mitchell
Published: March 20, 2008 5:35 PM ET
NEW YORK In an interview that will appear in this Sunday's New York Times Magazine, controversial televangelist Rev. John Hagee declares, "It's true that [John] McCain's campaign sought my endorsement."
McCain has attempted to distance himself from some of Hagee's views, much as Barack Obama is doing in relation to Rev. Jeremiah Wright. But unlike McCain, Obama has not stood on stage with Wright and accepted his accolades this year.
Asked what he thinks of Obama, he answers, "He is going to be difficult to beat, because the man is a master of communication. If he were in the ministry, he would make it in the major leagues overnight".
McCain Admits Hagee Endorsement Was A Mistake
Share April 20, 2008 12:42 PM
ABC News' Mary Bruce Reports: Presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., admitted this morning that it was a mistake to accept the endorsement of Evangelical pastor Rev. John Hagee. When asked in an exclusive "This Week" interview with George Stephanopoulos if it was "a mistake to solicit and accept his endorsement", McCain replied "oh, probably, sure." Despite admitting his error, McCain made clear he's still "glad to have his endorsement."
McCain spoke out against Hagee's "condemning of the Catholic church," but added that "I admire and respect Dr. Hagee's leadership... I admire and appreciate his advocacy for the state of Israel, the independence of the state of Israel." McCain has previously admitted to soliciting Rev. Hagee's endorsement.
I take that back ... I meant to say who made it through kindergarten.I find it hard to believe that a person who made it to grade 5 would believe any of the stuff these blokes say.
Well, it's now back to the real world, back to reallity "McCain Iraq, Iran Policies Make him Favored Candidate to Saudis". http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&sid=aTPOwyOePvy8&refer=home
When it comes down to it John McCain is the important person in steadying the Arab ship and securing oil supplies.
No! But he is related to a Scottish King, Robert de Bruce and his father was a Full Admiral in the American Fleet in World War 11.I'm a bit at sea with this McCain guy.
Is he related to the mob that make McCain's (Tm) prepared meals?
No! But he is related to a Scottish King, Robert de Bruce and his father was a Full Admiral in the American Fleet in World War 11.
Hi AJ, this link shows why China supports the Junta in Burma and about the gas field found there. If America makes a move they would find the Burmese Junta receiving even more weapons and support from China and India, more that is than they receive already.I hope if he is elected President he won't continue the policy of ABJECT APPEASEMENT shown towards the Juntas of North Korea and Burma that his predecessor has shown.
Maybe we can hope they strike BIG oil in those countries so President-to-be McCain can do his dooty....
AJ
I hope if he is elected President he won't continue the policy of ABJECT APPEASEMENT shown towards the Juntas of North Korea and Burma that his predecessor has shown.
Maybe we can hope they strike BIG oil in those countries so President-to-be McCain can do his dooty....
AJ
.Ad hominem
A Latin phrase which has come to mean attacking your opponent, as opposed to attacking their arguments
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