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southernhybrid · 08-11-2003, 05:28 AM

On the 16th, there will be a rally in Atlanta to support Judge Moore. Those who are planning the rally are a part of this group Click on call to action and read their agenda. They honestly believe that the formation of the US was based on the Xian religion and they are organizing to break down what's left of the wall that separates church/state.

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Our nation?s morality isn?t being destroyed by ?Activist Judges?; it is being destroyed by ?Atheist Judges?, and it is time for God-fearing Americans to stand up and say??.Enough is Enough!

I'd sure like to know where all those atheist judges are, wouldn't you! I swear I didn't put those question marks in there but they do seem to fit, don't they.

BibleBelted · 08-11-2003, 08:21 AM

From their link urging us to help Judge Moore in his heroic efforts:

restorethecommandments.com

More ironic statements highlighted by me:

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On August 16 there will be an opportunity for every Christian American who has ever harbored the thought of ....."Why doesn't somebody do something?".....to do something!

JOIN THOUSANDS OF FELLOW CHRISTIANS FROM AROUND AMERICA FOR A "RESTORE THE COMMANDMENTS RALLY" ON THE STEPS OF THE ALABAMA STATE SUPREME COURT BUILDING ON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2003 AT 10:00 AM.

This modern day Daniel is guilty only of openly practicing his faith in God !

You can do four things to show your support of Chief Justice Moore, a true Patriot and a Champion of our faith:

1 Join thousands of other supporters for a rally on the steps of the Alabama Supreme Court Building in Montgomery, Alabama, on
Saturday, August 16, at 10AM

2 Invite everyone you know to attend this giant rally for religious freedom. Start by send this information to your email list.

3 Pray for the Rally and for Chief Justice Moore. Our partner America21 has established a 24 hour prayer vigil for the week of August 10th. Click on the link below and sign up for one or more time slots to pray. We need thousands of people of faith providing prayer cover for this historic event. To select a prayer time now, Click here

4 Help defray the cost of this rally of support. Click here to make an immediate online tax deductible contribution, or your may send your contribution via personal check to:

Cranks for Christ, Inc.
blahblahbablahblah, TX.

Okay, I tampered with the address.

Oh, I wish I could attend this rally. I'd prefer to go as a vendor hawking American Flag Bible Covers (made in China, of course). I figure if people are determined to be this ignorant and gullible, atheists should feel no more morally constrained from preying on them than their own shepherds do.

southernhybrid · 08-11-2003, 10:42 AM

Maybe you could hawk your patriotic bible flag covers in your own state.

There's a rally in ATL to correspond with the one in Alabama. Maybe there's one in a city near you.

I'm constantly amazed when conservative Xians who now have such a strong influence in the federal government portray themselves as victims.

Grumpy · 08-11-2003, 02:34 PM

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This modern day Daniel is guilty only of openly practicing his faith in God !

At least they stipulate that Roy's antics are purely religious, and not compatible with his duties of his secular office. This should be an easy appeal.

Mike in NC · 08-11-2003, 04:56 PM

You know, it's because of news items like this that I find myself thinking: I hate the South! And I'm a native born southerner! I hate The South because of the three Rs; racism, religious fanaticism and reactionary politics. There are times when I think it might have been better to let the South secede. The remaining United States would have been a much better country, and the South could have gone on being a Third World banana republic, proud, poor and ignorant. Oh, wait, it's that way now! Only the likely fate of the black slaves tempers my asessment. Actually, the area where I live, North Carolina's Research Triangle, is one of the few places in the South that I find even tolerable, mainly because it is so un-Southern in character (high-tech, fairly liberal social enviromnent, lots of universities, etc.)

RufusAtticus · 08-11-2003, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by Mike in NC
The remaining United States would have been a much better country

Because we all know that race riots are a common occurance in the south and non existant outside of it. *cough* New York *cough* Cincinatti *cough* LA

Because out side the south there is never a problem with oppressive religion. *cough* Ohio *cough* Pennsylvania *cough* Utah

Because we all know that reactionary politics only happens in the South. *cough* Washington State *cough* Indianapolis

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the South could have gone on being a Third World banana republic, proud, poor and ignorant.

If the South is so bad, why are Georgia and Florida at the top of the list of states with respect to domestic immigration.

I seriously think that you have bought into a Yankee media perception of the south and haven't realized that there are many non-southern states worse off then we are.

southernhybrid · 08-12-2003, 03:11 AM

Hey Mike. The purpose of this thread was not to bash the South and fyi, I'm a native of the Northeast, NYC metro and I love the South. I've lived in Raleigh for 8 years; it was one of the most progressive places I've ever lived. ATL is one of the most racially diverse cities in the world and it's led by African Americans. If you're referring to rural areas, I doubt that any US state is free from the problems you mention in its smaller towns and rural areas where things tend to change more slowly, so how about a little less bigotry toward the South. I find that kind of bigotry to be just as offensive as any other kind.

BibleBelted · 08-12-2003, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by southernhybrid
Maybe you could hawk your patriotic bible flag covers in your own state. There's a rally in ATL to correspond with the one in Alabama. Maybe there's one in a city near you.

I'm constantly amazed when conservative Xians who now have such a strong influence in the federal government portray themselves as victims.

You've given me a better idea. Since I don't really have a hook-up for American flag bible covers, I'll just load up on Missus Gumby's T-Shirts and BBQ aprons.
Fantastic bargains!

The ones with Uncle Sam saying "I WANT YOU - TO IGNORE THE CONSTITUTION."

Since the dumb bastards are already convinced it is the ACLU that is trying to subvert the Constitution, it shouldn't be too hard to convince them that the Lawd wants them to buy merchandise advertising His political viewpoint.

Oh, the delicious irony of it. I guess I'll have to listen to my local radio wingnut to find out if there's going to be a rally in my area.

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08-11-2003, 10:42 AM	#3
southernhybrid Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: heavenly Georgia Posts: 3,862	Maybe you could hawk your patriotic bible flag covers in your own state. There's a rally in ATL to correspond with the one in Alabama. Maybe there's one in a city near you. I'm constantly amazed when conservative Xians who now have such a strong influence in the federal government portray themselves as victims.

08-11-2003, 04:56 PM	#5
Mike in NC Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 42	You know, it's because of news items like this that I find myself thinking: I hate the South! And I'm a native born southerner! I hate The South because of the three Rs; racism, religious fanaticism and reactionary politics. There are times when I think it might have been better to let the South secede. The remaining United States would have been a much better country, and the South could have gone on being a Third World banana republic, proud, poor and ignorant. Oh, wait, it's that way now! Only the likely fate of the black slaves tempers my asessment. Actually, the area where I live, North Carolina's Research Triangle, is one of the few places in the South that I find even tolerable, mainly because it is so un-Southern in character (high-tech, fairly liberal social enviromnent, lots of universities, etc.)

08-12-2003, 03:11 AM	#7
southernhybrid Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: heavenly Georgia Posts: 3,862	Hey Mike. The purpose of this thread was not to bash the South and fyi, I'm a native of the Northeast, NYC metro and I love the South. I've lived in Raleigh for 8 years; it was one of the most progressive places I've ever lived. ATL is one of the most racially diverse cities in the world and it's led by African Americans. If you're referring to rural areas, I doubt that any US state is free from the problems you mention in its smaller towns and rural areas where things tend to change more slowly, so how about a little less bigotry toward the South. I find that kind of bigotry to be just as offensive as any other kind.

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