The Christian right's analysis is accurate to a certain degree. While Palin may not be The One, she is certainly one of them. Her social policy views, from her rejection of scientific evidence on global warming to her opposition to publicly funding emergency contraception for rape victims, are explicitly influenced by the sectarian theology she has subscribed to since she was a teenager

Burn baby burn

QuoteOriginally posted by: dibbleBurn baby burnThe story is about America's sweetheart wanting to ban "Daddy's Roommate" from the local library.for those who don't know, "Daddy's roommate" is a book intended to teach gradeschoolers that homosexuality is "normal" and which is "morally equivalent" to any other "lifestyle alternative".And folks who want to read it can still purchase it from amazon.com, borders, barnes&noble or whereever else they choose to buy their books.The plot, which is one step above a guy delivering pizza to a house full of hot coeds who don't have any money to pay for the pizza and work out a trade instead, is along the lines of a kid's dad splits from the kids mom and goes and lives with another dude. "Mommy say's it's just another kind of love"As for the quote that >>"disturbing that someone would be willing to remove a book from the library and she didn't even read it"I think in this case if you know the broad plot outline, you get the picture

Yet, at about the same time, Palin's church, the Wasilla Assembly of God, pushed to remove the book Pastor, I Am Gay from local bookstores. The book's author and fellow Alaskan, Reverend Howard Bess, told the Associated Press how he had learned from Emmons that several copies of his book had disappeared from library shelves that year. According to Bess, "Sarah [Palin] brought pressure on the library about things she didn't like. To believe that my book was not targeted in this is a joke."During the period of Palin's inquiries, school libraries in the region also received challenges against books like Go Ask Alice and Daddy's Roommate. A September 14, 2008, New York Times story reported that while serving on the city council, Palin complained that Daddy's Roommate--a book that helps children understand homosexuality--did not belong in the Wasilla Public Library. When Laura Chase, Palin's first mayoral campaign manager, asked if she had read the book, the mayor responded, "she didn't need to read that stuff." Chase told the New York Times that she found it "disturbing that someone would be willing to remove a book from the library and she didn't even read it." btw: correct me if I am wrong, but homosexuality is legal in the US. Of course if chicken mccain is elected, palin will no doubt try to change the law to be on par with Iran

QuoteOriginally posted by: dibbleher opposition to publicly funding emergency contraception for rape victimsAccusations That Gov. Sarah Palin Charged Victims for Rape Kits Proven Falsebut that's never stopped your side before

QuoteOriginally posted by: dibblebtw: correct me if I am wrong, but homosexuality is legal in the US.I am pretty sure sodomy is a crime in most communities.Here is a list of laws against sodomy.

QuoteOriginally posted by: dibbleseveral copies of his book had disappeared from library shelves that yearare you suggesting that homosexuals are also kleptos ?QuoteDaddy's Roommate--a book that helps children understand homosexualitythe bible is a better way for children to understand homosexuality for what it really isQuotecorrect me if I am wrong, but homosexuality is legal in the USand because something is legal, we should teach gradeschoolers about it and tell them that it's "morally equivalent" to any other "lifestyle alternative" ?If parents see fit, nothing's stopping them from buying "Daddy's Roommate" on amazon and reading it to their kid.

QuoteOriginally posted by: ppauperand because something is legalHuh? In Rhode Island, it is supposed to get you seven years in prison:Quote11-10-1. Abominable and detestable crime against nature.Every person who shall be convicted of the abominable and detestable crime against nature, either with mankind or with any beast, shall be imprisoned not exceeding twenty (20) years nor less than seven (7) years.

QuoteOriginally posted by: farmerQuoteOriginally posted by: ppauperand because something is legalHuh? In Rhode Island, it is supposed to get you seven years in prison:Quote11-10-1. Abominable and detestable crime against nature.Every person who shall be convicted of the abominable and detestable crime against nature, either with mankind or with any beast, shall be imprisoned not exceeding twenty (20) years nor less than seven (7) years.indeed, I stand corrected.I'm appalled that dibble would want to teach this behavior to our children

Is the word sodomy used once is either book?btw: For those homophobes scoring at home, Sodomy laws in the United States

McCain camp to propose postponing VP debate(CNN) — McCain supporter Sen. Lindsey Graham tells CNN the McCain campaign is proposing to the Presidential Debate Commission and the Obama camp that if there's no bailout deal by Friday, the first presidential debate should take the place of the VP debate, currently scheduled for next Thursday, October 2 in St. Louis.In this scenario, the vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin would be rescheduled for a date yet to be determined, and take place in Oxford, Mississippi, currently slated to be the site of the first presidential faceoff this Friday.Graham says the McCain camp is well aware of the position of the Obama campaign and the debate commission that the debate should go on as planned — but both he and another senior McCain adviser insist the Republican nominee will not go to the debate Friday if there's no deal on the bailout.ps: Very nice; chicken mccain is using the financial mess to cover for his inept vp choice. Just like when bush used 9/11 for his political advantage. Makes you want to puke!

QuoteOriginally posted by: dibbleIs the word sodomy used once is either book?btw: For those homophobes scoring at home, Sodomy laws in the United Statesthat explains why mars lives in maryland !

(CNN) – Prominent conservative columnist Kathleen Parker, an early supporter of Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin, said Friday recent interviews have shown the Alaska governor is "out of her league" and should leave the GOP presidential ticket for the good of the party.The criticism in Parker's Friday column is the latest in a recent string of negative assessments toward the McCain-Palin candidacy from prominent conservatives.It was fun while it lasted," Parker writes. "Palin’s recent interviews with Charles Gibson, Sean Hannity, and now Katie Couric have all revealed an attractive, earnest, confident candidate. Who is clearly out of her league."Palin's interview with Couric drew criticism when the Alaska governor was unable to provide an example of when John McCain had pushed for more regulation of Wall Street during his Senate career. Palin also took heat for defending her foreign policy credentials by suggesting Russian leaders enter Alaska airspace when they come to America. Palin was also criticized last week for appearing not to know what the Bush Doctrine is during an interview with Charlie Gibson.“If BS were currency, Palin could bail out Wall Street herself," Parker also writes. "If Palin were a man, we’d all be guffawing, just as we do every time Joe Biden tickles the back of his throat with his toes. But because she’s a woman — and the first ever on a Republican presidential ticket — we are reluctant to say what is painfully true."Parker, who praised McCain's "keen judgment" for picking Palin earlier this month and wrote the Alaska governor is a "perfect storm of God, Mom and apple pie," now says Palin should step down from the ticket.“Only Palin can save McCain, her party, and the country she loves," Parker writes. She can bow out for personal reasons, perhaps because she wants to spend more time with her newborn. No one would criticize a mother who puts her family first. Do it for your country."Parker's comments follow those by prominent conservatives David Brooks, George Will, and David Frum who have all publicly questioned Palin's readiness to be vice president."Sarah Palin has many virtues," Brooks wrote in a recent column. "If you wanted someone to destroy a corrupt establishment, she'd be your woman. But the constructive act of governance is another matter. She has not been engaged in national issues, does not have a repertoire of historic patterns and, like President Bush, she seems to compensate for her lack of experience with brashness and excessive decisiveness."

like President Bush, she seems to compensate for her lack of experience with brashness and excessive decisiveness.And even more from the right

This incompetent stills thinks she is answering question at some beauty pageant.We don't have to second-guess what their efforts would be if they believe … that it is in their country and their allies, including us, all of our best interests to fight against a regime, especially Iran, who would seek to wipe them off the face of the earth. It is obvious to me who the good guys are in this one and who the bad guys are. The bad guys are the ones who say Israel is a stinking corpse and should be wiped off the face of the earth. That's not a good guy who is saying that. Now, one who would seek to protect the good guys in this, the leaders of Israel and her friends, her allies, including the United States, in my world, those are the good guys.lipstick on a pig