We're not the crazy ones.
Real Time with Bill Maher, has new rules, and in case you missed it, or don't have HBO like me, Truthdig.com has posted the video, and I'm sharing it with you below.
The last new rule says that non-believers or rationalists, as Maher likes to call us, need to start taking into consideration the religious beliefs of the candidates before we vote for them.
And really, shouldn't we all be doing that?
The constitution says there shall be no religious test for holding the office, or any office of government, but every single one of the candidates gets up during speeches or debates, and talks about their religious morality, their religious views, and like Maher, I'm pretty damn skeptical of any guy's state of mind who wants to be president, if he believes in magic underwear.
He's not getting my vote.
And also like Maher, I have a serious problem with any one who believes in talking snakes, burning talking bushes, huge boats full of every species of animal, walking on water, loaves into fishes, and all the other hocus pocus.
It really is like voting for someone who declares and is convinced, that Santa Claus or the tooth fairy are real.
It's time for rational leaders.
Comments
Thank you for your post. I love Bill Maher. He has a little bit more sense than most. Wonder if he would run for President?
Posted by: Chris | September 24, 2007 12:49 PM
One of the worst ones seems to be Mitt Romney. We hear about him all the time here, because he used to be our governor. And yeah, I voted for him, but that was before he showed his true colors. He claimed to support a woman's right to choose, for example, even though he didn't personally believe in abortion. But towards the end of his term, when he decided that he was going to run, he flip-flopped on that issue. He was looking to kiss up to the conservative Christians of the Republican party. He also tried to get same-sex marriage banned (it's legal here now).
Recently he was on TV her blabbing on about some "Family, Faith & Patriotism" or some such shit platform. FAITH? This from a guy who had recently been bitching because people were taking the fact that he's a Mormon in consideration.
I wouldn't normally care what someone's religion is, but when someone uses the word "faith" as part of a campaign slogan or whatnot, they will NOT get my vote. I translate that as, "I want to cram my personal religious beliefs down everyone's throats."
Which is it, Mitt? No matter, because he won't be getting my vote. I regret voting for his ass for governor.
Bill Maher is definitely the voice of reason here...I love the guy!
Posted by: Christine | September 24, 2007 1:57 PM
Christian Slater for President!
(Hey, it could happen. Then I would totally move to the USA, maybe.)
PS Notice I didn't support Mr. Maher, even though he's almost (1.8) as cool as Jon Stewart. But none of them are cuter than Christian Slater. OK, Keanu. Or Depp. Or Malkovitch.
Posted by: terry | September 25, 2007 12:26 AM