The "Bible Belt" and Obamacare

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Saturday August 17, 2013 · 10:01 AM PDT

2013/08/17 · 10:01

The Bible Belt is allegedly a large portion of the Southeastern United States. In the "Deep South" which intersects largely with the "Bible Belt", only one Republican Governor has accepted the Affordable Care Act known as "Obamacare". That Governor is Rick Scott of Florida. The tantrums and hatred toward this President border on treasonous--yes treasonous and the actions of the Governors and many Southern citizens is not Biblical.

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Friday December 07, 2012 · 6:18 AM PST

2012/12/07 · 06:18

This was sent to me in an email and I felt compelled to share it with the community here....

A Call to Arms

Dear Union Members,

It is serious, it is critical, and it is time. We must come together like our forefathers. We must stand united as our way of life is under attack. It doesn’t matter why we are here or who is in charge or what you think regarding are recent past. It doesn’t matter if you are comfortable or if you are struggling. Whether your grievance met your desires or what you think of your committeeperson. It doesn’t matter if you are a worker in a factory, a tradesperson working on a jobsite, an educator, a truck driver, or a nurse. It is serious, it is critical and it is time.

gdunn

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Sunday November 25, 2012 · 11:17 AM PST

2012/11/25 · 11:17

Frank and Francis Schaeffer brought Christianity into the Republican Party
as a power base to get Republicans elected.

gdunn

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Tuesday November 20, 2012 · 10:00 AM PST

2012/11/20 · 10:00

I remember when perhaps our worst President in history, George W. Bush, was running for President in 2000 how many alleged rightwing Christians were calling him the next "Moses". I kid you not. http://www.sbl-site.org/...

gdunn

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Sunday October 28, 2012 · 3:48 AM PDT

2012/10/28 · 03:48

While I was driving to work one day, I saw a bumper sticker that said "Kill Medicare." I was in too much of a hurry to go back and read the sticker. I thought, man these conservatives are really over the edge!

The next time I saw this van it was being driven in the neighborhood. I wanted to see who was driving it because they had to be some sort of nutcase promoting the death of Medicare. It is hard to catch up in neighborhoods (and can be dangerous) so I continued driving to my destination.

gdunn

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Thursday October 25, 2012 · 9:30 AM PDT

2012/10/25 · 09:30

The Detroit News has an editorial out endorsing Mitt Romney for President.

http://www.detroitnews.com/...

It is no secret that the News is extremely conservative and probably would endorse Romney even if Obama did everything they wanted since being elected President in 2008. But, the News, no friend of the truth, has some serious whoppers in their complaints about why they support Romney and don’t support President Obama.

gdunn

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Monday October 15, 2012 · 8:27 AM PDT

2012/10/15 · 08:27

The con artist, bully and grifter known as "Pastor Terry Jones" came to Dearborn, Michigan last week for his biannual hate fundraiser. All Jones did was make an ass out of himself, but it will be reported by his toadies (Warren Sapp) about how "courageous" Jones was to stand up for "free speech" against "Muslims and Sharia Law". All crap.

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Thursday October 11, 2012 · 3:18 PM PDT

2012/10/11 · 15:18

Proposal 6 is a constitutional amendment that would require a public vote before the State of Michigan could participate in the Next International Trade Crossing between Detroit and Windsor. Sounds good, right? And it actually may be a good idea in general. However, we need to step back and take a look at the real issue on this proposal.

There are two issues here really. The first is the ability to have a second bridge from the USA to Canada for commerce, leisure and another option if something occurs to the current Ambassador Bridge. The second issue is that Matty Moroun, owner of the Ambassador Bridge, won’t have a monopoly on bridges to and from Canada and he and his family will stand to lose a lot of money. It is Moroun who is funding the “Let the People Decide” campaign. It is this campaign which is lying to Michigan citizens.

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Monday July 09, 2012 · 4:04 PM PDT

2012/07/09 · 16:04

I really like and enjoy reading Chris Mooney's material. If you don't know who he is he wrote "The Republican War on Science" and "The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Deny Science--and Reality". Both are excellent books and may help you understand why Republicans are delusional. Link to Mooney article on "Smart Idiots" here--
http://www.salon.com/...

I struggle with the concept of "Smart Idiot" because it seems we allow people with mental illness a pass. Yes, I do believe these "Smart Idiot" Republicans are mentally ill and should receive treatment. If when provided with factual evidence, the "Smart Idiot" not only won't believe, they will believe in the lie even more. So, there is something wrong in their brain that makes this occur.

Anyone who has dealt with someone termed a "Smart Idiot" will probably tell you they need counseling at a minimum. And some need to go to the Psych Ward. Anyway, I work at one of the Big Three auto companies now also known as the "Detroit Three". I worked in Benefits for a few years when the company was giving a healthcare option--1) fill out a healthcare survey and get a physical and if there is anything that needs to be addressed--quit smoking, cut down on alcohol, lose weight, etc. and you will pay less in premiums or 2) do nothing and pay more in premiums. This is an actual conversation I had with a conservative Republican on this issue--

Benny--"I was forced to get healthier".
Me: "How did the company force you to get healthier?"
His response--"If I didn't work with a doctor to lose weight, I would have to pay more for my insurance."
I respond--"The company didn't force you to pay more, you made the choice to get healthier or you could pay more."
His response--"It's all the fault of Obama and Obamacare."
I said--"That you are healthier and have more money?"
Benny--"No, that I had to lose weight".

BTW--this happened before the Affordable Healthcare Act passed and the Company still follows this policy--created before Obamacare--today. Actually, our company has been using this carrot or stick method for at least five years now. Benny has a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree. He knew I worked in the Benefits department and knew what I was talking about but refused to believe the facts. That, my friends, is what we are up against.

So, is that "Smart Idiot", just plain idiot or someone who needs psychological help.

John McCain, Warrior

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Tuesday May 03, 2011 · 6:59 AM PDT

2011/05/03 · 06:59

I think we have to give credit where credit is due. That true warrior, John McCain. "I'll get Osama Bin Laden, my friends. I know how to get him. I know how to do it."--John McCain.

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Wednesday July 28, 2010 · 4:22 PM PDT

2010/07/28 · 16:22

I am tired of the lambasting of President Obama and the Democrats. Sure, the Senate Conservadems suck! But, just think how much worse America would suck for the overwhelming majority of us if Republicans were still in charge!

We have 24/7/365 Obama and Dem bashing by most of the media--the Republican propaganda outlet--FOX and most of talk radio. Add onto that, the false equivalency providers in CNN and others that provide imbalance. To top it off, many of those who are "progressive" bash them, too. Hey, all three of you groups at least have one thing in common--demoralize those who would vote Democratic this election cycle.

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Thursday December 17, 2009 · 5:24 AM PST

2009/12/17 · 05:24

Ever since Howard Dean, former Governor of Vermont, the man who brought the Democratic Party back to life as head of the DNC, came out against President Lieberman's wishes on the Senate Health Care bill, he has been under attack--by the White House (Gibbs), by the Senate "Democrats" (Landrieu and Rockefeller) and by alleged progressives, John Podesta's article at Think Progress--which should be read and is a big POS.

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