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In Palin We Trust?
November 10, 2009 12:54 PM
ABC's Stu Schutzman reports from New York:
Sarah Palin’s crusade for God and country “kicked up another notch” last week after she uncovered a government plot to marginalize God. Ms. Palin delivered a speech to a Wisconsin Right-to-Life group Friday night, at which she banned all media coverage including personal cameras, cell phones or other recording devices. The better to speak her mind?
But lo and behold, a group of enterprising reporters including Jonathan Martin from Politico.com found a way in anyway, by forking over the $30 entrance fee and covering the speech the old-fashioned way -- with pad and pen. There was a lot to write about.
Her speech, says Martin, “often veered into rhetorical culs-de-sac,” wandering “off script to make a point, offering audience members a casual ‘awesome’ or ‘bogus’ in discussing otherwise weighty topics.” Palin raised the specter of government-backed euthanasia for the elderly and for certain special needs children under health care reform. What should have been raw meat for this audience, though, elicited only sporadic applause. “Palin’s extemporaneous and frequently discursive style,” writes Martin, “Was such that she never truly aroused a true-believing crowd.”
But most curious was her rant about the government’s attempt to remove God from the national currency. She was referring specifically to the new one-dollar coin on which, she said, the familiar phrase “In God We Trust” would no longer be prominently displayed on the face of the coin but instead moved to the outer edge. “It’s a disturbing trend,” she said, implying that the next step is off the coin completely. “Who calls a shot like that?” she asked, “Who makes a decision like that?” Could it be Barack Obama? “Unsaid but implied,” writes Martin, “Was that the new Democratic White House was behind such a move to secularize the nation’s currency.”
As they say, don’t let the facts get in the way. For the record: Barack Obama had nothing to do with it. The legislation which inspired the U.S. Mint to move the phrase was passed by the Republican Congress of 2005 and signed by President Bush. The law was rescinded by the Senate in 2007 in a bill backed by Republican Brownback of Kansas and Democrat Byrd of West Virginia.
With a new book on the way, it’s not surprising that the former Alaska Governor is more visible of late. It would be more surprising if she truly believes she can “go rogue” – as in, say whatever she pleases to friendly audiences and, like a tree falling in the forest, hope no one else hears.
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“In God We Trust”
Maybe YOU do, not me; I'll pass on an entity that stands by and allows children to be tortured, raped and murdered. Atrocities galore in this world of ours, and people still have the gall to say "He works in mysterious ways."
Yeah, you can have him. I'll take charge of protecting my family.
Posted by: Aaron | Nov 10, 2009 1:35:58 PM
Aaron, don't be so quick to blame God. It is PEOPLE who stand by while children are tortured, raped and murdered. God's function is to try to convince people they should not do that. But people keep blaming Him for their own stupid acts... rather in the manner that Republicans blame Obama for the malfeasance of the Bush Administration (...which is NOT to compare Obama to God in any other way.)
BTW, scripture says Sarah will have to answer to God for every word spoken. I wish - for her own sake - that she would shut...
Posted by: Jordan | Nov 10, 2009 1:55:21 PM
This woman could possibly be the next president. If she is, I can't wait to hear all of the thuds as liberals jump from the rooftops. Or hopefully many of them will leave this country, as they always vow to do whenever a conservative moves into white house.
Palin 2012
Posted by: Dave | Nov 10, 2009 2:02:53 PM
Full faith and credit of the dollar. Faith is fading, its value for credit is being diluted, and the freedom to choose one's lifestyle is becoming dictated. No faith, no credit, no freedom. So Caesar now has what is Caesar's and Rome has fallen. As long as mankind has something to believe in that is bigger than themselves then Faith (Confidence), Hope (Credit), and Charity (Freedom) will thrive. Take any of it away then each human will not esteem another as an equal worthy of courtesy or life.
Posted by: TX_MBell | Nov 10, 2009 2:04:19 PM
You go, Sarah! My so many friends and I have prayed and respected Sarah Palin which can back lost American the Faith, Freedom, and Precious Values to Americans since Obama had taken the White House. A huge money which is paid taxes by American is being spent for "ABORTION" in all of world. The Christian-American of 84% are deserve to be blessed "God bless you" by the president of USA, but Obama has stopped blessing American. GO SARAH PALIN 2012
Posted by: Sharon-NY | Nov 10, 2009 2:07:42 PM
Bush/republicans did the coin change in 2005.
Posted by: Secondlook | Nov 10, 2009 2:17:04 PM
God is very embarassed to have Sarah claim to be His servant.
It's more likely Moose Barbie is Satan's Spawn.
Palin is the worst possible advertisement for Christianity. I can't believe real Christians are flatter by this half-wit's claim. No doubt Sarah can see God from her house, too.
Posted by: Doppelganger | Nov 10, 2009 2:19:04 PM
GO SARAH PALIN, YOU REMIND ME OF MY FATHER WHO SERVED AS LIEUTENANT OF THE US ARMY DURING THE KOREAN WAR AND SUBSTITUTED AS A CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN DUE TO DEATH OF THE ARMY'S; OUT ON THE FRONT LINES. AMERICA NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE THESE PIONEERS AND CONSERVATIVE POST-GOVENORS OF OUR UNITED STATES
Posted by: NANCY | Nov 10, 2009 2:24:09 PM
Hate to break it to you, christians, but I have it on good authority that the Rapture already happened. All the real christians are gone. You're left.
The hell of it is that no one told you. God has a sense of humor, as Sarah reminds us every time she talks.... every utterance a joke.
My source? Divine revelation, of course, just like yours. God told me.
Posted by: fauxscot | Nov 10, 2009 2:30:16 PM
Sarah Palin is the only politician I know who can manage to put BOTH feet in her mouth.
Posted by: billwalker | Nov 10, 2009 2:35:19 PM
"Hate to break it to you, christians, but I have it on good authority that the Rapture already happened."
"God has a sense of humor, as Sarah reminds us every time she talks"
Yes and the joke is on irreligious liberals, apparently. Thanks for the confirmation!
Posted by: Steve | Nov 10, 2009 2:37:10 PM
God must have a sense of humor, otherwise he / she wouldn't allow these morons to speak for him / her.
Posted by: quadrantg | Nov 10, 2009 2:37:38 PM
Didn't Jesus kick the money lenders OUT of the temple? Didn't he also say render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and what is god's unto god? It would seem to me that references to god on coinage would fall into the realm of blasphemous.
Religion and faith can be a fine and wonderful thing on a personal level. It bothers me that some would force their religious beliefs upon all while ignoring their personal ignorance of their own faith.
Then again, I do not cherry pick scriptures to justify mine or anyone else's bad behaviour either.
Posted by: daMamma | Nov 10, 2009 2:37:54 PM
I've changed my tune on this woman. I hope she keeps up this "crusade" of hers and takes most of the wing nuts with her. Can you imagine what it will do the Republican Party vote in 2012? LOL
Posted by: CND FOX | Nov 10, 2009 2:40:49 PM
She reminds of a another religious extremists of Middle Eastern decent.
Posted by: JJ | Nov 10, 2009 2:40:54 PM
Even if a person doesn't believe in God, he or she can still follow some rules. These rules or laws will give you a more happier life.
Don't kill; don't lie; don't want or take what's not yours; don't be envious over what somebody else has - and the best suggestion of all: love others and take care of each other - and do it with a glad heart.
I think Palin is trying to say this, but she goes about it all wrong. She's beating people over the head with a mixture of religion and politics.
It just doesn't work. Why would you want to alienate people?
The "Going Rogue" phrase is laughable.
How much a rogue are you if you don't want anybody else to hear you?
Posted by: R and P don't mix | Nov 10, 2009 2:42:09 PM
What's up with beauty queens in politics? And why do people think this qualifies them to lead us? Gag me please.
Posted by: Iraq Vet | Nov 10, 2009 2:44:12 PM
Back in the day, people protested being paid in paper dollars, they wanted gold - which has no religious viewpoint printed on it. No matter the phrase, if you don't have any, you're doomed.
Posted by: Gerald | Nov 10, 2009 2:45:37 PM
Oh, for heavens sake you all sound like idiots. Sarah Palin is for God and country. You all obviously are not. Especially if you believe Muslim Obama is doing a good job of it. You are voicing opinions that make little sense. Yes Sarah is a woman and I know most of you are against females in office. Our Governor and Senator are female. They are doing a pretty good job of it. I'm not sure that Sarah would be a good Pres. but her opinions are from the heart and she has a clean record, which is more than I can say for most of those dishonest hypocrites in office now.
Posted by: Sharon | Nov 10, 2009 2:51:53 PM
Uhm ... whatever happened to SEPARATION BETWEEN CHURCH AND STATE?
Sarah ... it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
You've spoken.
Posted by: GrammaNowhere | Nov 10, 2009 2:53:46 PM
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