It could have been worse.
But it was bad enough.
81,000 of us are Jews, dumbass. I understand there are some Muslims and Hindus, too. The Governor could at least say “my saviour”. :rolleyes:
Usually he embarasses the state by such actions as vetoing an insurance bill because it uses the legal phrase “Acts of God”.
But…
But…
But…
Christmas is part of our Judeo-Christian heritage, isn’t it? :rolleyes:
Seriously, my sympathies.
Do you know of any actual Jews who buy into the “Judeo-Christian heritage” line?
If it’s hypocrisy compared to previous behavior, your eye-rolling is justified (though you must get tired of doing it). If you’re just angry about the fact that he said “our saviour,” I suggest you get over it. The man is a Christian and therefore believes that Christ is everyone’s saviour. Given that he let it slip on on of the major holidays of his religion, and that that religion is shared by the vast majority of his electorate, why are you surprised?
That’s bullshit. He’s an agent of the government he isn’t supposed to be making declarations about who everyone else’s savior is. It’s narrow minded and insulting.
I’m not so sure as a Baptist (former Bapist minister) that he does believe that Christ is everyones’ savior.
From what I read in the Britannica it appears most US Baptist churches derive from the “Separate Baptist” movement and that holds that only believers in Christ are eligible for salvation.
Batists are free to correct this if need be.
And I think Diogenes the Cynic has it right. As the Governor his public statements should eschew religion and let the professionally religious, such as preachers, handle that end of things.
That reminds me of a story. Two people are talking, and the first one says, pointing to someone else
“He just told me to go to hell! What should I do?” So the second answers, “I’d suggest you not go.”
In other words, I don’t think the declaration has any binding force. I mean, you’re still free to not consider Jesus your savior regardless of what the governor says.
At least you’re not from Ohio.
I would have to see the context of the statement. If he was speaking in any official capacity, it was inappropriate. If he was speaking in an unofficial capacity, it may not be an Establisment issue, but it’s still insensitive and presumptuous.
OK, I missed that. Say what? We aren’t talking Kent State, right?
One of the other annoying things he does is accept gifts from a wealthy guy by the name of Osborne. Unfortunately, it is not the musician.
Suits that cost more than cars I’ve owned. OK, I’ve been a poor guy and a 1969 Rambler went for $400.00
Nonetheless, he believes himself above suspicion because he is a minister. He doesn’t give a damn how bad it makes our poor southern state look to the rest of the world.
That’s the deal, and presumably the reason for the separation of Church and State.
He is a Baptist minister and continues to fullfill that role as governor. Anything he says, prints, mails or mutters under his breath is news.
He should be able to send Christmas cards without concern, but if a news service publishes his Xmascards it becomes political and he should respect that. That’s his problem, he seems to confuse religion and politics.
As governor he has a responsibility not to make laws which are discriminatory on religious grounds, or to take actions which are discriminatory on religious grounds. Aside from that he’s a citizen like the rest of us and can say whatever the hell he pleases no matter how many people it might offend.
I don’t hate ol’ Huck, but I certainly am not pleased with many things he has pushed over the years. IMO, his wife is the better one of that partnership.
I don’t WANT a super religious Governor, or President, for that matter.
He’ll be gone soon enough, but hold on to your hat. There are those who have him on the short list for presidential candidates.
[screams]Please…NO!!![/screams]
It was on his Christmas cards (not sent out using state funds, btw). Here’s a picture of the Christmas cards the governor sent out this year:
White Water screwed that-another Arkansas President.
Can you say “Dale Bumpers”?
Ohio’s governor has the lowest approval rating in the U.S. Alaska’s governor is number 49. You want idiots? I’ll give you idiots.
Not exactly true. He is also not allowed to endorse his religious opinions in any official capacity as governor. When he is speaking as a private citizen, he can proselytize all he wants. It’s crass but it’s legal. When he is speaking in his official capacity as a governor, he is constitutionally required to cram a sock in it.
Maube I feel better… 
That’s where things like morality and honor come in.
Like taking numerous presents from a particular wealthy guy. It’s not illegal, but it makes national news and looks really bad.
Now I don’t feel better. :rolleyes: