As regular readers know, I've been particularly affected by John McCain's response to Russia's invasion of Georgia. It has reminded me of how temperamentally eager McCain is to resort to war, and how little the country can afford a Commander in Chief who seems so trigger-happy (this NYT review of McCain's support for war against Iraq, even before the Bush administration started pushing for it, is sobering). I have already ruled out voting for Obama because of his liberal cultural stances, especially on abortion. But I tell you, right now, I cannot see voting for McCain either. I worry a very great deal about where he would take us with regard to war.
Which is just to say that Jeremy Lott, writing from a Catholic perspective, speaks for me in saying that there is no good choice this fall. Excerpt:
[T]he presidential primaries produced candidates that make this election difficult for chagrined churchgoers, because they only amplify the worst tendencies of their respective parties.Senator Barack Obama has voted against affording protections even to premature babies that are accidentally delivered during abortions, for fear that it might set a precedent that could prevent even one partial-birth abortion at some point.
Senator John McCain championed an unjust war in Iraq during his first run for president, was its biggest cheerleader in Congress, sings songs about bombing other countries and has adopted a belligerent posture toward much of the rest of the world. More unjust wars would be almost guaranteed on his watch.
Worse, I don't think McCain will be very good on abortion, though much better than Obama. And Obama's hawkishness in recent days doesn't give me much faith that he'll be all that much better than McCain on issues of war and peace. So, good luck trying to decide between them.
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Frankly,
I wish an independent would enter the race. We need another choice. I am not convinced that either candidate is the right one, and I do think that McCain is too hawkish, and I do not agree with Obama's stand on abortion. Nor do I think "getting down" and fighting back and forth about "personality" issues and who owns fewer homes is the way to go. But, boys will be boys.
For my candidate, however, I'm looking for a man--or woman--who can do the job--and I wish with great desire for a strong independent candidate. Our country is in great need at this hour.
As for the comment on the Constitution and the president not being able to go to war without the consent of Congress--the gentleman who pointed that out is correct--that IS what the constitution says. Too bad recent presidents have ignored the constitution and fired up the war guns first, then gone to Congress second.
Frankly,
I wish an independent would enter the race. We need another choice. I am not convinced that either candidate is the right one, and I do think that McCain is too hawkish, and I do not agree with Obama's stand on abortion. Nor do I think "getting down" and fighting back and forth about "personality" issues and who owns fewer homes is the way to go. But, boys will be boys.
For my candidate, however, I'm looking for a man--or woman--who can do the job--and I wish with great desire for a strong independent candidate. Our country is in great need at this hour.
As for the comment on the Constitution and the president not being able to go to war without the consent of Congress--the gentleman who pointed that out is correct--that IS what the constitution says. Too bad recent presidents have ignored the constitution and fired up the war guns first, then gone to Congress second.
Joe says: "Who is the only non-Apostle quoted in every Mass?.....
The Centurion"
Well, that doesn't have a thing to do with the fact that the man was a Centurion, but is all about what he said: "I am not worthy to receive You, but only say the word and (I) shall be healed." There's not a better quote from scripture to recite just prior to receiving our Lord in Holy Communion. The inclusion of this quote in Mass has nothing whatsoever to do with justification of war.
"As for evil, Obama's beliefs are evil. When you can point to a McCain belief that is evil then you can throw around such stupid and immature comment containing Hitler and Stalin."
The Church teaches that embryonic stem cell research is intrinsically evil, and John McCain wholeheartedly supports embryonic stem cell research. There you go.
Does that make me a "ninny", also?
Wake up and smell the coffee. Abortion is legal due to Roe V. Wade. Res Judicata, Stare Decisis Baby. No Politician can change that. Listening to the Republicans say they are against abortion means nothing, The Supreme Court made the law, only a constitutional amendment can re-criminalize the act. Neocons only like the Supreme Court when they rule their way. Patriots love the supreme court as much as the founding fathers did, they are part of the balance of power. 7 of the last 10 presidents were Republican, they did nothing but talk and make the Religious right feel warm and fuzzy. Mrs. Barbara Bush, Mrs. Gerald Ford, and other first ladies were for a woman's right to choose and the others keep their mouths shut.
But, all the idiots keep buying the line, and vote for the Party that sanctions torture, strips away our rights, spits on the Constitution, starts pre-emptive wars we cannot afford, hands out billions to Iraqis while Americans starve and have no health care. Anyone dumb enough to vote for the Republican Platform gets what they deserve...more of the same
Wake up and smell the coffee. Abortion is legal due to Roe V. Wade. Res Judicata, Stare Decisis Baby. No Politician can change that. Listening to the Republicans say they are against abortion means nothing, The Supreme Court made the law, only a constitutional amendment can re-criminalize the act. Neocons only like the Supreme Court when they rule their way. Patriots love the supreme court as much as the founding fathers did, they are part of the balance of power. 7 of the last 10 presidents were Republican, they did nothing but talk and make the Religious right feel warm and fuzzy. Mrs. Barbara Bush, Mrs. Gerald Ford, and other first ladies were for a woman's right to choose and the others keep their mouths shut.
But, all the idiots keep buying the line, and vote for the Party that sanctions torture, strips away our rights, spits on the Constitution, starts pre-emptive wars we cannot afford, hands out billions to Iraqis while Americans starve and have no health care. Anyone dumb enough to vote for the Republican Platform gets what they deserve...more of the same
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