Palin Wanted “Cojones” From Obama – Well, She Got Them – Also: Gay Weddings
Before you read this, one thing should be clear. I take no position on the mosque at ground zero. That’s for the people of New York to decide. What I do oppose is absurdly hate-filled politics. I despise the world’s haters who take off on Blacks, Jews, Muslims, Catholics, Protestants, Hispanics, Native Americans and all people who are “NOT LIKE THEM.” It is true that the tragic mass killings of the last one hundred years, including the Holocaust and the Rwandan massacres, began with words of hate and division. Did the people of those times think that organizational hatred would lead to killings? No. And that’s why I’ve been watching the political trends carefully.
Now, if you approve of the mosque, or despise the idea: no problem. So many emotional scars remain from 9/11 that both sides are easily understandable. Islamic terrorism, now, unfortunately makes up most of the world’s terrorism, and has put a shadow over America’s views of Islam. While there is no way to rationalize radical Islam, there is also no way to limit freedom of religion in this country. Building a mosque so close to the murderous act of radical Islam, can be viewed with terror and rage, and to those with a bigger picture, it may serve Islam well. But it also rubs a lot of people the wrong way. So much for analysis. Let’s get to the problem.
Sarah Palin probably can’t help herself today, sleepless somewhere, figuring how next to portray Barack Obama as an outsider. For his part, Newt Gingrich, a much more creative person than Ms. Palin, is trying to figure out what to do next. The two Republican White House hopefuls have vigorously opposed the building of a mosque near ground zero in New York. Now that the President, along with Mayor Bloomberg, has embraced the building of the mosque, there is no telling what the frontline Republicans will do. Surely, there will be even more demands to see the President’s birth certificate. That story still has no legs. Maybe Palin will charge again that he’s “palling around with terrorists”, as she disgracefully did during her failed 2008 campaign. Gingrich , in his opposition to the mosque, has his rights, but he’s got to offer logic along with his emotional reactions. That’s what real national leadership is about. The President didn’t have to embrace the controversy, but he did, in a time when 70 percent of Americans disagree with his viewpoint on the subject. Obviously, he didn’t do it for political reasons , because this view , believe me, will not help his job approval ratings, especially in the current climate. To Palin, who blasted him for a lack of “cojones” a few weeks back, the President’s guts on this issue, will no doubt be an electric shock to her political brainpower.
It is easy to spark the flames of division. It is much harder to take a principled stand without causing people to hate. It is important for proponents and opponents of the controversial project to conduct themselves with responsibility. Other respected conservatives have joined the opposition to this project with class, dignity, and respect. The front-runners should try to do the same. Don’t you think so?
GAY MARRIAGE -
California will, sometime this week, allow gay marriages after a Federal judge struck down Proposition 8, which bans some unions. Before the rings are exchanged and the champagne flows, it’s a good idea to debate the issue. That’s what happens Sunday night at 9:3o on my Voice of Reason show on the Comcast Network. I was surprised at the candor, during the taping, from both sides. It got hot and heavy, but it was civil, the kind of debate that Palin, Gingrich and some leaders on the left should think about in Congress. I think you may learn a thing or two about why both sides feel so fervently about the issue.
PELOSI’S THREAT TO DEMOCRATIC CONTROL–
It is time for the House Speaker to drop her legislation requiring the CIA to get prior approval for covert operations from all members of the House and Senate Intelligence committees. In a town like Washington, leak-o-grams are a way of life. We are at war. This legislation would weaken the country. The President has threatened to veto it. Her bill might be the tipping point that diminishes her party’s influence in Washington.
Comments(13)
Larry, why do you attack my mother every other week? If my mother goaded Obama into showing he has cajones by making a stupid decision to support the mosque when he could have just stayed out of the controversy, I’d say she employed very smart politics. Obama may also support the mosque becasue he sees Islam as more virtuous than Chritianity or Judiasm. Well, we know he favors Islam over Judiasm, but we’re not really sure if he likes it better than Christianity, he never joined a church in DC, so maybe he is a muslim after all, who knows?
Larry, the level of bias you present above is laughable, there is no critical analysis. What’s your view on homosexual marriage? For it or against it and why? You cant take both sides here, just like abortion, either for or against. These two matters are not grey or nuanced, they are to be either allowed or forbidden, what is your postion?
I’m pretty sure Obama, if really pressed, believes what I (AND the founding fathers) believe – there may be, and probably is a god, but man sure doesn’t know what that means….
The founding fathers were humanists, and believed god can only be seen in natural law. They were NOT “christians”, nor did they follow any sect (more accurately, CULT).
The christians are just another side of the same perverted coin – just go ask the tens of thousands of little catholic boys whose lives were ruined GLOBALLY over DECADES, or the millions killed in the crusades, or most recently in Rwanda, by “christians”.
Once gullible saps stop being bamboozled by these spiritual snake oil salesmen, we can maybe make some progress on this planet.
Larry has made me think more about the mosque- I support it! It will be a great place for Christians and Jews to hold protests everytime Muslims and radical Islam steps out of line. For example, most muslim countries are pushing out Christians, and forcing churches out. For example, Turkey shut down the Greek Orthodox seminary so no more priests can be trained, and once the current generation dies off, the Greek Orthodox church will be dead in Turkey. There are many such examples, so now with a mosque near ground zero, there can be Christian and Jewish protest there that will get lots of news coverage and make people aware when muslims are not living up to the true standards of their religion. Its actaully a great idea to have a mosque there, they are going to regret spending $100 million. Those who are outraged will now have a central location to protest day and night. Wake up Chrsitians and Jews, the mosque is the best thing that could have ever happened in that area.
My mother is going to very mad at me for expressing my view on this, and I hope she doesnt hit me with a hair brush to punsih me, not that she would ever do that, but the threat is enough. I always think about Jean Benet Ramsey when mommy gives me the evil eye. I dont think mommy will ever really do that?
Larry, I always respected your opinion, but feel you’re way off base on this one. Political correctness is going to be the end of this country. Democracy does not mean allowing every illegal immigrant in our country utilizing free health care, food stamps, etc. on the taxpayers dime. Our forefathers ,who were immigrants, had a goal of contributing to the betterment of society, and assimilate into our society, not take advantage of every social freebee and not learn to speak our nations language, English. Muslims are Religious fanatics who do not agree with the beliefs of our society and are hellbent on changing our culture in line with their radical thinking and beliefs.
Sorry to say our leadership is at an all time low as our country slowly is becoming a 3rd world country. My wife and I (and many others that I know) are seriously considering moving to another country. Being a veteran, and having fought for this country, I never though I would say that, but our country is becoming a disgrace.
Tom is right, its a big disgrace, gotta get out of this place! But where to go? Texas is good, red states are pretty safe. There really isnt a better democracy than Texas, and that’s why we will eventually see states succeeding from the union and forming their own contries with their own laws. A place where the vote of the people counts, no gay marriage, no abortion, no mosques if you dont want them, no illegal aliens. Wait, that is the will of the people, with over 50% having that view in most states, yet our federal elected officials ignore the will of the people. No wonder there is a tea party movement.
Why do people say I am special and a gift from God?
Idiot and Chief Larry Kane. Palin’s remark about Obama’s lack of cojones had nothing to to with the mosque issue. She was refering to his stance on illegal immigration. At least get you story straight when doing your weekly commercial for Voice of an Idiot. I’m beginning to think that I need to see your birth certificate Larry, to make sure you weren’t born brain dead.
Ed– you are a desperate man in need of serious help to get yourself under control. Thanks for the kind words.
Yes, Sarah was referring to immigration. but she asked for cojones. You’re the kind of guy has no cojones, because you hide behind your real name so you can insult others without fingerprints.
You – the performer known as “Ed” are a perfect example of what’s wrong about America.
Have a nice day.
Larry
I am not that smart, but Larry Kane would never say such a thing as in #8. It’s that sick liberal Leo Bloom, who regrets ever using his real name. He is a shameful sick man who hoards animals in his small apartment, the smell of amonia from cat piss has finally gotten to his brain.
Larry, Have you ever thought of the idea that maybe our founders put restrictions on the fed govt and its officers about the people having ‘free of religion’ for a good reason. I think it means no elected official ought to single out or praise one religion over another. The decision about building a Cathredral or a Central Synagogue or even a Muslim Mosque all depends , and only depends on the people in the area. Presidents and Famous newcasters ought to butt out. You both cross the line when you advocate like this.
Are there any Muslim countries where it’s permissible to build a synagogue?
The one thing that is for sure here is that you have no cojones Larry. You remain PC to the end and strattle every fence and never take a position on anything. Why is that? Your journalistic duty or your fear of offending someone? Grow some cojones here Larry. Screw this PC bullshit. This is your site and you have every right to express your true views. “Before you read this, one thing should be clear. I take no position on the mosque at ground zero.” Bullshit. Don’t embarrass yourself with comments like this. You’d be the first one signing off on a cruise misslie strike if a mosque were actually built on Ground Zero.
And if that was really you (and I’m not convinced it was) chiding Ed for his comments shame on you. No holds barred? There are routinely more offensive remarks than Ed has made. He does go over the top after a couple drinks but he is insightful and harmless. “You’re the kind of guy has no cojones, because you hide behind your real name so you can insult others without fingerprints.” No one here uses there real name Lar. Except you of course. Maybe that is why you are so concerned about remaining PC and noncontroversial.
“You – the performer known as “Ed” are a perfect example of what’s wrong about America.” No you are are a perfect example of what is wrong with America Larry. “Political Correctrness” to the extreme. Falling on the wrong side of issues in the name of political correctness. You sir are not Larry Kane. I knew Larry Kane and you sir are no Larry Kane.
Biden/Tatu in 2012! Throwing political correctness under the bus where it belongs!
Well I guess Larry is remaining in true form. Not endorsing or condemning Gay Marriage. Personally I think what 2 consenting adults do in the privacy of their own homes is okay. I don’t give a shit. I just don’t want to know about it. Don’t flaunt your gayness in public. Don’t expect legal rights like a normal married man and woman. It’s not normal or natural. Why does the pandering left see the need to empower and enable deviant behavior? Votes? Now we are teaching our kids in schools that aberrant behavior is acceptable. Why are we indoctrinating a new generation of deviants? More young people are exploring homosexuality thinking it is normal. The whole world is upside down on this issue in favor of being PC. I say stay in the closet. Don’t expect benefits. Hope you don’t get aids. Don’t adopt kids. Be happy you are not tarred and feathered.
Biden/Tatu in 2012! Keep homosexuality in Rehoboth where it belongs.