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DEL.ICIO.USIs Gustav a Republican or a Democrat?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
That’s the question asked on Beliefnet.com, a God-oriented blog.
This by Steven Waldman, the editor-in-chief:
For those who believe that God changes the weather to shape events, it might have seemed that He was favoring the Democrats when He ignored the prayer requests of those who beseeched him to rain on Barack Obama’s Invesco field speech.
At first, religious progressives saw Hurricane Gustav as a second Democratic endorsement, forcing a delay in the convention and reminding the world of one of George W. Bush’s greatest failures.
But no! As soon as I heard that Bush was cancelling his appearance at the convention, the Lord’s mysterious ways became clear. I’m sure McCain really didn’t want Bush to appear but couldn’t be so unpatriotic as to not invite the president. Now McCain gets to have less Bush at the convention, without seeming rude.
Meanwhile, on the jump is the press release from GOP convention organizers, announcing a reduced convention schedule.
RNC CHAIRMAN, CO-CHAIR ANNOUNCE CHANGES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION, HURRICANE RESPONSE
MINNEAPOLIS - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan and RNC Co-Chairman/Committee on Arrangements Chairman Jo Ann Davidson announced changes to the 2008 Republican National Convention schedule and activities due to Hurricane Gustav.
Tomorrow, all activities except for the official required business of the convention will be cancelled. The Committee will convene at 2:30 p.m. CDT to conduct this business as required by the Rules of the Republican Party, which state that the convention must proceed in order to ensure that the Party is able to place John McCain and Sarah Palin’s names on the ballot in November. On November 9, 2007, the RNC issued the 2008 Call for the Convention. The Call for the Convention requires the 2008 Republican National Convention to meet on Sept. 1, 2008 in order to select the Party’s President and Vice President.
“The safety and well-being of the people of the Gulf States remains our top concern. We are doing everything we can on the ground in Minneapolis-Saint Paul to ensure that the delegations affected by this storm have the resources and information that they need. As Senator McCain said this morning, we must redirect our attention and efforts. Our first priority is to help our fellow citizens in need,” Duncan said.
Additional information will be provided as events develop.
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By Looter guy
August 31, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this
As long as Ray “School Bus” Nagin is in charge, New Orleans will remain a chocolate city. Everyone knows that God like blacks more than whites. God is a Democrat. Check out my web page at www.looterguy.com
By TheBlogger
August 31, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
If the Democratic convention was to be in New Orleans, you can bet that every conservative nut-case right-wing republican would be saying that God was punishing the “liberals.”
Notice that the Democratic leaders are now only concerned with helping the people and are not saying such BS.
By Churchill
August 31, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this
Not so there, TheBlogger. I would like to direct you to the comments of of Don Fowler, National Chair of the Democrat National Committee. He said that God sent the hurricane to punish Republicans and to help Barack Hussein Obama. He said it to Rep. Jon Spratt (D-SC) who laughed at the comment. Nice try. Please try again there, The Blogger. Peace.
By Nova
August 31, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
I agree with theBlogger the religious right would quote scriptures. But since the sky was clear and sunny in Denver for Barack Obama. Truly he is the choice! McCain tried to steal Obama’s thunder by leaking that he would be making his VP choice the next day after the DNC. Now the next day after he made that announcement he may not even have a RNC. So I guess it is safe to say, he himself has gotten his thunder stolen by forces of God and mother nature! God those not like ugly, he shows us that thru karma. At least on the news there’s less McPain/Failin and we can focus on helping and being ready to assist those that may be affected by Gustav they are in my prayers.
By Nova
August 31, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this
I agree with theBlogger the religious right would quote scriptures. But since the sky was clear and sunny in Denver for Barack Obama. Truly he is the choice! McCain tried to steal Obama’s thunder by leaking that he would be making his VP choice the next day after the DNC. Now the next day after he made that announcement he may not even have a RNC. So I guess it is safe to say, he himself has gotten his thunder stolen by forces of God and mother nature! God those not like ugly, he shows us that thru karma. At least on the news there’s less McPain/Failin and we can focus on helping and being ready to assist those that may be affected by Gustav they are in my prayers.
By Wackolibhack
August 31, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this
It is Bush’s fault that God is a Republican. It is Bush’s fault that Obama got no bounce from his convention. It is Bush’s fault that MCCain & Palin are up in the latest Zogby poll. It is Bush’s fault that LA now has a Republican Gov. and the ineptitude of my party is going to be on full display. I hate Bush.
By Nova
August 31, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this
Well In the latest Gallup poll and Fox News poll Obama is up 8pts! get your info straight! and Bush’s approval rating has hit an all time low for the first time time he created bipartisanship because republicans don’t like him either that’s why they are happy he wont make it to the RNC. I truly question Republican Loyalty.
By gayle
August 31, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this
The only thing that would have made this intersection of killer hurricane and convention more appropriate would have been if the Republicans, in some desperate attempt to once more deflect blame for their abject neglect of this great city and its people, had chosen New Orleans as their convention city.
If that had happened, I would truly begin to believe there was a God and one who loved payback!
By Churchill
August 31, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this
Gayle, the reason Katrina was so devasting was because the Lib LA Gov. and “School Bus” Nagin could not get their stuff together. I remember Gov. Blanco refusing to allow National Gaurd Troops from other states from entering LA. I remember picutres of NOLA school buses parked and never used to evacuate the “refugees” from NOLA. The current Gov. B. Jindall (R-LA)is running rings around the liberal leadership in that state. By the way, no one ever answers this question: If NOLA was run by libs and Democrats for generations, why was there any poverty or problems to begin with? I thought libs sought to vanquish poverty. I thought that libs, when given power, solved all problems? Why in the world were there any issues in NOLA? Peace.
By Roger
September 1, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this
Is there more registered republicans in New Orleans now? Cause they didnt give a crap about the people when a huricane hit last time. Wow such the saints to respect fellow man.
By Crystal
September 1, 2008 12:20 AM | Link to this
No Roger, a Republican now runs the state. That is why things are better now. The new Republican in charge is doing his job. He is not just sitting there and whining like Blanco did during Katrina.
By Roger
September 1, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this
Oh thats right the Repulicans can’t do anything wrong sorry my mistake. To bad the Republican in charge of the country hasn’t. But thats what they said in 2004 when the country gave him a second chance.
By Wackolibhack\
September 1, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this
You asked about LA Roger. That is the only explaination. Sorry it is not the answer you want.
By Wackolibhack
September 1, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this
Oh, I forgot to say it was Bush’s fault. It his fault that things are better now. And it is his fault that I forgot to mention it. I hate Bush!!!!!
By MsAnna
September 1, 2008 6:18 AM | Link to this
Considering the potential devastation, I am not sure if Republicans or Democrats should be claiming Gustav as one of their own….
By dittohead
September 1, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
Am surprised Joe Biden wasn't the one who made the stupid comment. Making stupid comments is common with DEMs.How can one who believe in God make such a comment...they could not...By dittohead
September 1, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
Am surprised Joe Biden wasn't the one who made the stupid comment. Making stupid comments is common with DEMs.How can one who believe in God make such a comment...they could not...By dittohead
September 1, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
Am surprised Joe Biden wasn't the one who made the stupid comment. Making stupid comments is common with DEMs.How can one who believe in God make such a comment...they could not...By jd
September 1, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
Is the hurricane irony or karma for the RNC?
By jd
September 1, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
Is the hurricane irony or karma for the RNC?
By dino
September 1, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this
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