Inspired by gracer’s reporting of Santorum claiming that 10% of all deaths in the Netherlands were from euthanasia, and that half of those were involuntary, I thought I’d start a thread to collect some of the idiotic things that this supposedly serious candidate has said.
Here’s my offering:
“The idea that the Crusades and the fight of Christendom against Islam is somehow an aggression on our part is absolutely anti-historical,” Santorum said. “And that is what the perception is by the American left who hates Christendom. They hate Christendom. They hate Western civilization at the core. That’s the problem.”
Since this is Elections, I suggest cites be provided. I saw video of the 10 percent comment, but only allusions to the Crusades comment. From what you posted, it is so far out as to defy belief (belief he said it). I’m not saying you’re pulling anything, but as outrageous as this has the potential to become it will help to have access to the actual quote and any context. (Again, this is the Elections forum, not the Pit.)
Speaking of context (and assuming someone didn’t whoosh XaMcO), what *is *his justification for the Crusades–what justification that doesn’t begin with or include a substantial measure of aggression on ‘our’ part?
It is or it isn’t, depending on the definition of “our.” If it means “Christendom,” then it’s absolutely historical. If it means “America” or “the West,” anti-historical.
We’re talking about a religious tradition which says the exact same thing to kids with birth defects – in fact, in the 19th Century there was a whole genre of tracts in America preaching that message.
Santorum says: “One of the things I will talk about that no President has talked about before is I think the dangers of contraception in this country.”
Yes Rick. The number one issue that voters want to see discussed is the dangers of contraception.
The economy? Meh.
Healthcare? So what.
Education? Social Security? Taxes? No biggie.
National Security? Ah, that’ll take care of itself.
Access to contraception? Now that’s a critical issue, and according to Santorum, sex should ONLY be for the purposes of procreation.
Parenting has been the most deeply satisfying and rewarding experience of my life. And one I have no intention of repeating, under any circumstances, whatsoever.
or you can Google ‘Santorum Crusades’ or ‘Santorum Christendom’ and decide for yourself. Sadly, I couldn’t find any video or mainstream media coverage, but based on the things Santorum has said on tape, I think he did say it.
Err, no offense, but saying “It defies belief that Santorum would say something that out there” is like saying “It defies belief that Clothahump would say something that stupid”. If someone claimed that he said “non-believers should be put to death”, I’d really hardly bat an eye.
He said this in the context of climate change research, which he denies is actually science:
So I guess all of those researchers who are working on Climate Science are all just massive frauds. Santorum has spoken.
I don’t even understand how the logic works here:
Obama frightens people about new technologies for oil exploration
Obama and allies get your dollars (how does this step work?)
Obama and allies turn your dollars over to politicians to win elections (how does this money magically get funneled to politicians?
Obama then controls your life. (Really? Your whole life? Wow!)
It is or it isn’t, depending on the definition of “our.” If it means “Christendom,” then it’s absolutely historical. If it means “America” or “the West,” anti-historical.
If someone claimed that he said “non-believers should be put to death”, I’d really hardly bat an eye.