Sen "BAD MO FO" Reid's Truth to power statement from today -

[jefferson_dem]

Quite an inspirational bitch-slapping -- :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank:

Reid Statement

I am disappointed that in an attempt to hide what the debate is really about, Senator Frist would exploit religion like this. Religion to me is a very personal thing. I have been a religious man all my adult life. My wife and I have lived our lives and raised our children according to the morals and values taught by the faith to which we prescribe. No one has the right to judge mine or anyone else’s personal commitment to faith and religion.

God isn’t partisan.

As His children, he does ask us to do our very best and treat each other with kindness. Republicans have crossed a line today. America is better than this and Republicans need to remember that. This is a democracy, not a theocracy. We are people of faith, and in many ways are doing God’s work. But we represent all Americans, regardless of religion. Our founding fathers had the superior vision to separate Church and State in our democracy. It is a fundamental principle that has allowed our great, diverse nation to grow and flourish peacefully. Blurring the line between Church and State erodes our Constitution, and our democracy. It is a blatant abuse of power. Participating in something designed to incite divisiveness and encourage contention is unacceptable. I would hope that Sen. Frist will rise above something so beyond the pale.

[Pushed To The Left]

1. I'm liking Reid more and more!

I don't always agree with his votes, but I love the way he is standing up to the religious right!

Speaking of separation of church and state..

www.au.org
www.aclu.org
www.pfaw.org

[wryter2000]

27. Me, too

I was lukewarm about his originally, but he's showing some cojones. I think we're starting to turn the tide against these bastards, and Sen. Reid is playing a big part in that.

[GeorgeBushytail]

30. Reid owns Frist.

[aquart]

2. Frist rise?

The rat kills cats.

[autorank]

3. Nailed it: "God isn't Partisan" & "This is a democracy, not a theocracy"

Nailed it: "God isn't Partisan" & "This is a democracy, not a theocracy"

Worth repeating a few times:

Nailed it: "God isn't Partisan" & "This is a democracy, not a theocracy"

Nailed it: "God isn't Partisan" & "This is a democracy, not a theocracy"

NEW LEADERS FOR A NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY

[FreedomAngel82]

18. Beautiful

So true and they can't claim democrats aren't religious either. All you have to do is look at our last few democratic president's. They've all been apart of some form of Christianity whether Catholic, Baptists etc. It's disgusting what the republicans are doing and people going along with it. :mad: I like how they've been having these nice little catch phrases. Like "democracy not theocracy" and "fix it don't nix it." ;)

[autorank]

22. Reid is very clever and/or he's got some clever staff.

I saw him speak the day the RNC circulated their "hit piece" on him. He was just devastating, really laid them out, and said it in such a confident way you knew his mind was working overtime to f' them up.

I think that they made a big mistake attacking his family with that piece (not that this is personal). He's got that extra motivation.

:hi:

[proud2BlibKansan]

29. GOD is NOT a Republican

or a Democrat.


Great bumper sticker.

[evlbstrd]

4. I have been hoping someone would say that. n/t

[biscotti]

5. He did great

Firm well phrased and pointed response. Keep those pricks in their place. The audacity of them!

[Terran1212]

6. I hope when the Christian Guard starts shooting down protesters

He's there on our side...

:p

[Cha]

7. Good on ya, Reid!

It's like we someone like Reid to come along and talk to them like that!

[Helga Scow Stern]

8. Nominated. I want to support the good in this man...

and make him aware that he cannot be both for the people and for Citibank....

I was feeling betrayed and abandoned by him and all the other Dems who voted for that c___s________ bankruptcy bill.

[chomskysright]

9. fucking A : go Reid: I called him today and thanked him

[wisteria]

10. I'm impressed that Reid is calling Frist out on this despicable stunt.n/t

[FreedomAngel82]

19. Me too

:) He's been staying on the attacks too. So has Pelosi.

[countmyvote4real]

11. Wow! I am impressed. Thank God I read DU.

I would probably not have encountered it otherwise.

What really confounds me about the religious right, is that Reid's quote is pretty much how Southern Baptists used to defend the separation of Church and State. Baptists in particular were early champions of the concept having been persecuted for their faith way back in the day.

It's funny how power corrupts and/or history seems to be hugely selective.

[More Than A Feeling]

13. American Baptists still do

Our official doctrine is pretty small (believe in interpreting the Bible for ourselves), but Separation of Church and State is a part of it.

[countmyvote4real]

14. Agree about personal interpretation of the Bible.

That was big time as well as the whole separation of Church/State in my religious teachings. Somehow that whole personal interpretation seems to have gone awry when the Republican Congress can convene to grand stand about removing a feeding tube from a brain-dead vegetable, but can’t even blink when there is open genocide in the Sudan.

I have to wonder whom these religious right guys and gals are really speaking for? Something is way out of balance to me.

Anyway, thank you, H&E for your heads up on the AB. I will have to check them out. I wonder if they have any roots in the historic Danbury Baptists.

[FreedomAngel82]

20. When people

start talking about combining the two I bring up one word. Salem. I also ask if they want their churches to be taxed. If they don't then to just shut up.

[countmyvote4real]

21. Amen n/t

[Skip Intro]

12. Yes!!! Wow.

I really am liking the new leadership.

Shine a light on that bullshit "reclaiming America for Jesus" movement, saying "Look at them hard, and ask if you'd sacrifce your country to them. "

Why isn't this HEADLINE cable tv news stuff?

Put it on TV news!!!!

Let America hear it!

[NVMojo]

15. Excellent! May the real Republican Christians sit up and pay attention!

[saracat]

16. It is still too mild mannered. And I don't forget the bankruptsy Bill vote

I think they all just might as well pray to the bank who is their real god as money is their religion. Reid doesn't have a lot of standing on this issue. But I agree it is good he said something!

[aprillcm]

17. WOW

Now if every dem gets out there and screams this on every show they are on we may have something. How many actually believe this will happen? I am praying but skeptical.

[liberalla]

23. wonderful to read this!

Reid has impressed me more than a few times! Thanks for posting!

I didn't see or read what Frist specifically said to provoke this...
(more than the usual crap)

does anybody have a link to that?

[GOPFighter]

24. I'm convinced....

...Reid is a much more savy politician that Frist and I think the Republicans are just beginning to realize it. Yes, I would prefer someone more "in-your-face" that Reid in that position, but maybe Reid's quiet dignity and genuine moral outrage connects better with the average voter.

[UrbScotty]

25. Amen, Amen, AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You Go Harry!

[BlueIris]

26. Rock on, Mr. Minority Leader.

Emphasis on leader. Not bad. My standards were pretty low, but still. Not bad.

[mzmolly]

28. One more vote for the "greatest page"

Thank you for sharing this. :toast: To Senator Reid, who is doing an outstanding job in his new role! It's not every day we get jazzed about a moderate here at DU, but this guy :kick:S ass.

[pazarus]

31. reid ... is a hero

Here's a guy who knows how to make a statement! Look at the way he wrote, or spoke, that. So clear, so convincing, so powerful.

He takes it to them with such a clear message, and such fearlessness. I respect the more liberal partisan figures like Pelosi and Boxer who aren't afraid to speak their minds, but I REALLY respect the ones who are just really good at it. People who speak like that can't be ignored. Lets not forget his heroic performance in the filibuster a few years ago, going nine hours or so without a break even for the bathroom.

[understandinglife]

32. MNA, 2 May 2005: A day to reflect on the crimes already committed...

....by the theocratic neoconsters.

Here's a relevant DU link:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=3487199&mesg_id=3487199

Peace.


www.missionnotaccomplished.us

[DirtyDawg]

33. The most wonderful of ironies....

...that the undoing of the repig slime machine was by their own hand. Namely, in the deceitful attacks and defeat of Tom Dashle which has given us a guy that absolutely blows their asses off every time they take him on. Give 'em hell Harry!

[CAMANY]

34. Yea Reid is a hero

Clearly this causes all to be forgiven for his role in the bankruptcy bill passing.

[EFerrari]

35. How do you "rise to something above so beyond the pale"?!

Damn George Bush! Another three years of him, we'll ALL sound exactly like him.

[davidwhite0570]

36. I see even when someon in our party does something

good we still have people trying to attack him......we eat our own...
IMHO

[LynneSin]

37. Reid is such a welcomed change after years of Daschle

I swear the repukes did us a favor by finally defeating Daschle so we were forced to get a new minority leader. I was hesitant at first because of Reid's pro-life stance. But I can call Reid "Pro-life" because this guy is fighting for the lives of every child here in the United States and to make sure they get healthcare and a good education. Plus he has stuck with the filibuster fight which is clearly to the benefit of those of us who are pro-choice.

I'd still like the repukes to repay for ousting Daschle and I think that'll be returned when we send Santorum packing back to his home state of Virginia. (Pennsylvanians would prefer someone from PA to represent them for awhile)

[Ironpost]

39. Yes we thank them. If you don't believe that the repukes are a sorry lot

just look at the people that are repukes and hold office that by all accounts is a fu*king crook.

[Ironpost]

38. Just goes to show you that the bushco gang are starting to fall apart

I say thanks to Senator Reid, The pictures of him I've seen he doesn't appear to be a large person. BUT...
HARRY GOTS BALLS