I agree that these guilt-by-association attacks are getting ridiculous but one thing is for sure: The Islamic world press is already saying with their headlines that the know John McCain will not give Muslims a fair shake because he is supported by such a hate-monger as Parsley. Now that this potential president has alienated a good portion of the world, not to mention the millions of Muslim-Americans, how are we going to fix our damaged image around the world?

@ Omentum:

You said: "This is about McCain and his misjudgment in seeking the endorsement of this guy without vetting him."

Get your facts straight. McCain did not seek the endorsement of Hagee or Parsley. He was not associated with either of them. He can't stop them from coming out to endorse. On the other hand, Obama called Wright his "spiritual mentor", "uncle", etc. This was a proven association with Wright who hates America. Don't try to bring McCain down to Obama standards....just won't work.

obama bloggers tried to create a scandal. It did not work. Now let's talk about uncle Jeremiah and nephew Otis.

Another Genius telling me that he's going to burn me alive because I keep telling the world that the planet earth is round. Parsely is telling everyone that the world is flat. It's such a shame that he's so brainwashed that he actually believes in what he's saying.

John McCain states:

"I admire the Islam. There's a lot of good principles in it. I think one of the great tragedies of the 21st century is that these forces of evil have perverted what's basically an honorable religion. But, no, I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles.... personally, I prefer someone who I know who has a solid grounding in my faith."

It certainly was of no surprise that Senator McCain actively sought the endorsement of Reverends' Hagee and Parsley. He needed to court the "Conservative Base" of the Republican Party. And he did so…for a while. This was politics, nothing less. However, when light was shed on the bigoted remarks of these two Pastors’, Senator McCain began to feel the heat. Reverend Hagee's comments on Catholics and the Holocaust were heinous, and it would have had a profound impact on Sen. McCain, being that Jewish Americans and Catholic Americans are powerful voting blocks in US elections. The Parsley dilemma would have been to no effect. Normally, Muslim Americans do not constitute an influential voting block in the US. However, their external influence is overwhelming. A majority of Arab states loan billons to American Institutions and it would have been a matter of time before this story was popularized throughout the Arab world; thus resulting in massive Arab boycotts of the US. And you thought gas was high now!!!!

the Bible says in 2nd Timothy 3 that in the last days people will gather for themselves people who will tell them what their itchinh ears want to hear. The truth of the matter is that many people especially those who are spiritually bankrupt, dont want to subscribe to the truths that Rod Parsley and John Hagee are adressing. By denouncing Rod Parsley n John Hagee, MacCain has put himself in a collission course with the truth-this will cost him a place in white house. we should understand the context in which the two tele evangelists are speaking and the bibilical backing in the statements b4 giving them a blanket condemnation. lest you forget

Rod Parson's is McCain's "spiritual advisor". I wish that was mentioned in the article.

The discussion of religion always seems to bring out the nut jobs and this one is no different.

Railing against Muslims didn't bother McCain but when the video came out with Pastor Parsley railing against the Jews and talking about the End Times when all the Jews will be incinerated and how Hitler was sent by God to get rid of the Jews.....well then, THEN McCain had to dump Parsley...and all his financial support. 'Spiritual mentor' my old granny's patoot.

Every one is trying to make these ridiculous connections to McCain and these religious figures because Obama has a damaging relationship with this white hater Wright ( who incidentally is preparing to move into an exclusive gated community in a million dollar home). Obama supporters believe this to equate the two senators to questionable endorsements. There is one HUGE difference. See, McCain(whom I didn't vote for) has a lengthy senate record for supporters AND detractors to refer back to. What has Obama done for 2.5 years in the senate? We know he's been running for president for almost 2 of those years. HE won his former Illinois STATE senate office by politically sabotaging a Chicago civil-rights pioneer. Obama's associations are important because has has NO experience. His wife hates America. His pastor hates America. Do you really THINK he has a chance in the general election? I don't like any of these candidates. As far as I'm concerned, they're ALL too wishy-washy.Stating that,let me pose this last thought: most people vote for the candidate they most identify with. Does anyone know what demographic makes up the largest consistent voting block? DO your own research, you'll find it IS senior citizens.......

WOW! o. You are so smart and well-versed in the constitution and in every letter Franklin or Jefferson or Washington ever wrote. The only problem I see with your argument and documentation is we don't separate Islam from public education. In fact, every school system in this country goes out of its way to teach about Islam, Hinduism, Buddahism, and even Jedi-ism. The fact is Christianity is not separated from government, it is persecuted at Christmas every year,it is sued out of every courthouse, and mocked on every public television station. The fact that a country was not formed on a religion but became a predominately Christian nation expousing beliefs in freedom and liberty for all people must be very annoying to you. It is that same spirit in Christ that leads us to feed the world, to help out in any disaster, and to be kind to anyone who needs America. You see all the bad you want , but I still love this country and I have great respect for OUR Christian heritage.

Those that attend racist churches for 20 years should not cast stones. I don't remember McCain naming a book after a sermon that he heard from either of these 2 clowns. Black liberation theology is unpalatable to most Americans.

As someone else said, if McCain was in a nursing home, I'd vote for him before I'd vote for the faux uniter.

You have to love these holier than thou religious preachers.

How long has it been since a far-left candidate has won a presidential election? Obama will be humilated in the GE by a grumpy old man. And Hillary will be saying, "I told you so."

Most of you are missing the point. What has Parsley said that is not correct? You cannot answer the question unless you have read the Koran, read a little bit of world history and have read such documents as the PLO charter. These are all easy steps to take. But, I warn you, most of you will not like what you read, because Parsley is correct on his facts. His style is a bit over the top, but not his research. Wake up America, you are in Islam's sights.

Nat Turner - You asked me a question the other day, and I meant to get back to you. You asked me if I though Clinton or Obama would be tougher against McCain. I believe Obama will be stronger. He can separate himself from McCain on the war issue where Clinton can not. The fact that his contibutions come from many small donors whereas Clinton's are from large special interests types means that he can make policy geared more towards the general welfare of the people instead of a select few, and the whole realization of entrenched power needs to end. A Clinton or Bush since 1980 is enough for me anyways. Now we hear Chelsea might join the ranks. But what do I know, I am another wacky Ron Paul nut.

I think some one needs to speak up for the preachers here. Wright was not 100% wrong neither is Hagee or Parsley. They are not politicians they are preachers and they have a responsibility to a higher calling. By the way christians are people, voters, families and American. So dont put down those who are of the faith. We all know we need it in our lives.

Nat - agreed. I pray Obama brings us out of the mess we are in, because we are in a mess.