Hello:

So, if some black politician, perhaps by the name of Obama, had a Pastor who is an ACTIVE witch hunter, do you think Sean Hannity and the Limp one would make a big deal about it? I think they would.

Well, guess what?

excon

speechlesstx

And here I thought we were friends. You're wanting me to speculate, which I can certainly do, but I just don't see any evidence of the horrors that have been attributed to this man. Someone has taken an article from 1999 and added a lot of nonsense that's so far nowhere to be found except in the minds and blogs of those who have convinced themselves that Palin is on the dark side. Is that what you want to base this on?

Yeah, the town or the cigarette? Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the last Salem witch trial in May 1693, some 315 years ago? Worrying about the return of witch trials is about as sane as Whoopie wondering if she's going to have to worry about a return to slavery under MCain. As far as how Christians practice their Christianity, I've been observing it firsthand for over 40 years. We don't go on witch hunts - but we do pray.

Galveston1

There are a multitude of sole owner business out there, and is is fair to assume that many of them gross more then $250,000 per annum. They are taxed as private income. They are an important part of our economic engine. When you tax them heavily, they can't hire that extra employee or enlarge their buildings or invest in new machinery. Less jobs, less GNP.

AND Hussein has a laundry list of new programs he wants to launch, and with a Dem controlled congress, he can get it done. I submit that if you took EVERYTHING from those that earn above $250,000 annually, it would not be enough to do the job. He knows this, I'm sure. Do you?

Now who's been sippin the grape sugar drink?

BABRAM

Excon-

Palin does come off sounding like Tammie Fay Bakker at times. Her views are in line with those of the Republican Bible Belt ilk. Often they are genuine nice people, but their notions I find a bit archaic and shallow.


Galveston-

Once you start banking some substantive profits, and hire employees, you should consider incorporating to protect yourself, personal from business responsibility and aspects. However if you get real big don't allow the CEO's to expect extravagant bonuses. Much of the time their solution is downsizing by scaling back on blue collar employees that are already having to survive on peanuts.

speechlesstx

LOL, of all the people you might have chosen, Tammy Faye is one of the last people one could imagine for Palin to resemble in ANY way. Let's correct that "image."





It's good to know we're genuine and nice at least, but I've never had a soul who knows me suggest I'm "archaic and shallow."

tomder55

excon

Hello tom:T

Below is quoted from the article you wanted us to read.

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"Witchcraft is a sad reality in many parts of Africa, resulting in scores of deaths in Kenya over the past two decades. Bishop Muthee’s blessing, then, was simply a reflection of his cultural understanding of evil. While others are not obliged to accept his interpretation, all can be expected to respect it. More than that—Muthee should be hailed for asking God to shield Palin from harmful forces, however they may be manifested. And for this he is mocked and Palin ridiculed?

“We know that many cultural elites have a hard time embracing religion, but is it too much to ask that they at least show some manners when discussing subjects which most Americans hold dear?”

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I didn't know that most Americans believed in witchcraft. I really didn't. But, you learn all sorts of things on this here web doodad.

Well, since YOU believe there ARE witches out there, his machinations WERE entirely appropriate. However, to most of us, it was reallllly scary. I know you don't understand that. Ok, stick around and listen.

excon

Galveston1

I hate to be the one to tell you, but you have absolutely no knowledge of the spirit realm.

BABRAM

Geezers Tex, you did this to yourself. I said, "sounding like," not looking alike. And you wonder why somebody could find you shallow?! Hello!

excon

Hello again, Gal:

I certainly don't. However, I would phrase it a bit differently. My knowledge tells me that the spirit realm is made up. It ISN'T that I LACK knowledge.

My post was based upon other peoples agreement with me, that witch hunting is ludicrous - even dangerous. I must admit that I'm a bit astonished at the response, although I shouldn't be.

Clearly, you wouldn't think a pastor who conducted witch hunts to be out of the mainstream, since apparently, you yourself believe in goblins and such.

excon

Galveston1

Maybe before you diss the whole idea you should spend a week in some country where Voodoo is practiced (yes there are those places). It only works where people believe in it, but it does work there. And the results are terrible. Talk to some missionaries who have been there, you will be surprised.