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[Dead Man]

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Source: Washington Post blog

The faith lives of candidates are up for debate because our faith is a defining factor of our personhood. It is not the only factor, but it is one. It is a part of the complex mix of who we are and the values that we hold. However, in the heat and muck of a political campaign the faith positions of candidates can hardly be presented in full. It is easy to distort a candidate's beliefs for political gain. If Jesus were running during this election cycle, he would be subject to attack ads.

On foreign policy:

A shot of the World Trade Center towers falling.

Voiceover: 9/11. The nation suffers the worst attack on its soil in history. But Jesus says that we ought to love the people who did this. He says: "do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who misuse and persecute you." (Matthew 5:44) Love al Qaeda? Do good to the people who attacked us? This is no plan to keep us safe. Jesus. Soft on defense. Wrong for America.

On guilt by association:

Scene: Nighttime on a city corner where prostitutes and drug dealers are doing business. Cut to Jesus having dinner with the same people.

Voice: People are known by the company they keep. Jesus is friend to prostitutes, drug dealers, tax collectors. Is this the kind of man we want in the United States Senate? Jesus. He's just not one of us.

The solution is to end the perpetual campaigns and punditry that asks only what this or that policy will mean for the next election. We need shorter campaigns and a ban on paid political advertising. Require media outlets to give free time and space for a more substantial discussion of the issues. Perhaps then, the electoral process will attract people with better ideas and qualifications who do not now participate because they do not want to be the targets of false advertising. Perhaps when Jesus comes back, we can persuade him to run.

More at the link, and before anyone (on either side) gets too irate, she is clearly tongue in cheek, but making a point none the less.

 

[sinxtanx]

It's a good point, but I wouldn't want Jesus as an elected official anyway.

The moment stuff starts to go bad he'd just ascend to heaven again.

 

[DECK'ARD]

When Jesus makes his Second Coming, he will have a skinhead makeover and not stand for this shit.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Why do we care what this mexican guy thinks about our defense?

 

[Enosh]

I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword

 

[GaimeGuy]

 

[teruterubozu]

Jesus is for the hippies. In God we trust.

 

[Plywood]

Why do we care what this mexican guy thinks about our defense?

Not Heyzeus, G-zus.

 

[LosDaddie]

Most of the Culture Warriors I know believe in Supply Side Jesus.

 

[ntropy]

"Resist not evil."

Spoiler

the Gospels

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Not Heyzeus, G-zus.

Is he a member of G-G-G-G-Unit?

 

[Plywood]

Is he a member of G-G-G-G-Unit?

No, but some may call him Hov.

 

[jaxword]

Would Jesus support invading Iran?

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Jesus would support invading Iran.

yeah defense is weak minded lets go for a good offense

I vote Best Korea before Iran

 

[Binabik15]

Don´t believe the librul lies about the congregation in Jerusalem being kind of commies and hippies and stuff about rich men not going to heaven! Satan put it in the bibel to test your faith and further the radical liberal homosexual agenda!

 

[BobTheFork]

The healthcare plan Jesus supported would be cover prescription viagra for former convicted rapist. HE VOTED FOR VIAGRA FOR RAPISTS!!!!!


I actually saw this commercial for a local candidate.

 

[CharlieDigital]

The healthcare plan Jesus supported would be cover prescription viagra for former convicted rapist. HE VOTED FOR VIAGRA FOR RAPISTS!!!!!

I actually saw this commercial for a local candidate.

The fact check on that is quite humorous as the truth is that, since the bill doesn't explicitly exclude rapists and child molesters, therefore, if you voted for the bill, you voted to support Viagra for rapists and child molesters.

That type of logic....

 

[Dude Abides]

Vote Aqua Buddha.

 

[Mr.Squirrel]

The fact check on that is quite humorous as the truth is that, since the bill doesn't explicitly exclude rapists and child molesters, therefore, if you voted for the bill, you voted to support Viagra for rapists and child molesters.

That type of logic....

I always wondered if people really believe these ads. I know that every once in a while, there's a nut case who actually wants to give viagra to child molesters, but no one is that insane to vote for that. I really wish they'd ban these types of advertising.

 

[Dead Man]

Vote Aqua Buddha.

Far out.

 

[The Lamonster]

I enjoyed it. Most Christian "religious" politicians are hypocrites.


edit: on second thought, fixed.

 

[dragonfart28]

THE ONLY GOOD HESUS IS A DEAD HESUS!

 

[Count Dookkake]

Also, his dad is a nepotist

 

[Zero Hero]

So true

 

[dark_chris]

So true

Pretty much sums up most Christians.

 

[Hellsing321]

So true

Why does Ghandi look like he has something really bad planned for me?

 

[Byakuya769]

http://i56.tinypic.com/2n84jr.jpg[IMG]
So true[/QUOTE]

Too bad he was racist and full of shit himself.

 

[w1ndst0rm]

Fun stuff but the question asked is pretty silly. What kind of campaign/commercials would the King of Kings, Lord of Lords and co-creator of the universe run? Makes me chuckle.

 

[Forkball]

Too bad he was racist and full of shit himself.

Also he's not above nuking you in Civilization.

 

[Skiptastic]

We need shorter campaigns and a ban on paid political advertising.

There is free political advertising?

Require media outlets to give free time and space for a more substantial discussion of the issues.

Oh, I see. Well, you can try that on FCC regulated outlets, but I don't see how you're going to enforce that on something like cable or the internet. Or hell, even magazines/newspapers.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

yea, Christians are often not Christ like. It really can't be helped I guess.

 

[MjFrancis]

Also he's not above nuking you in Civilization.

This one is too true. Gandhi can be a real ass in Civ.

 

[movie_club]

.

 

[polyh3dron]

hear hear

 

[The Technomancer]

Also he's not above nuking you in Civilization.

Gandhi and Montezuma made an alliance once, just long enough to blast me to oblivion...

 

[videogamer]

Gandhi and Montezuma made an alliance once, just long enough to blast me to oblivion...

montezuma is so annoying