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 Author Eric Metaxas speaks alongside President Barack Obama at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington in February.
December 10th, 2012
05:00 AM ET
My Take: No pressure, Mr. President
(CNN)–Imagine that the president of the United States had to sit and listen to you for 30 minutes in a public setting. Imagine that he couldn't escape and had to endure whatever you said. If you disagreed with him politically, would you try to embarrass him? What would you say? Well, this actually happened to me. A year ago I was invited to be the keynote speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, an event attended by the president, first lady, vice president, and 3,500 other dignitaries. No one was more shocked at the invitation than I. Previous speakers include Mother Teresa, Tony Blair and Bono. No pressure. By the way, I disagree with the president in some important ways. But as a Christian, God commands me to love those with whom I disagree, to treat them with civility and respect, as creatures made in God's image. That's a command, not a request or a suggestion. Again, no pressure. In my speech I spoke about my heroes, William Wilberforce and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Wilberforce's faith led him to fight for the Africans being enslaved by the British; Bonhoeffer's faith led him to fight for the Jews being persecuted by the Nazis. I used them as examples of people who passionately lived out their faith by standing up for their fellow human beings when most around them merely gave it lip service. Follow the CNN Belief Blog on Twitter I also joked around a lot, because as any of my friends will tell you, one of the ways I show love is by joking and teasing people. Who said prayer breakfasts had to be boring? At one point I said that George W. Bush had read my Bonhoeffer book, and then I glanced at President Obama and said "No pressure." I'm glad he laughed! Later in my speech, I talked specifically about the idea of loving our enemies. I said this was the test of real faith. Speaking to my fellow pro-lifers, I said that those of us who believe the unborn to be human beings must love those on the other side of that issue. I also said that those of us with a traditionally biblical view of sexuality are sometimes demonized as bigots, but we must love even those who call us bigots. I cited Wilberforce and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as two men who took seriously God's command to love their enemies in the midst of the most serious political battles of their day. They honored God in how they fought, and he honored them. At the end of the breakfast the president told me he would read my book on Bonhoeffer, and Vice President Biden took my picture with the president. No kidding. It was an extraordinary day and I'm not telling the half of it.  President Barack Obama holds up a book given to him by author Eric Metaxas But the reason I'm writing now is that during the past election I was disappointed to see the president's campaign utterly abandoning these ideals of treating your opponents as you yourself would wish to be treated. Good people with principled and profound convictions about when life begins were cynically demonized as "enemies of women." Americans who had worked hard to build businesses, and who had given millions to charity and to the government, were denounced as fat-cats who weren't "paying their fair share" and whose wealth was ill-gotten gain. These scorched-earth tactics were not presidential, much less Christian, and because the president openly professes a Christian faith, I feel I must speak about this. CNN’s Belief Blog: The faith angles behind the biggest stories Of course many will dismiss campaign hardball rhetoric as "what works." This is to miss the point. What we say matters deeply, and how we say it matters deeply. All of it has serious long-term consequences. For all of us. For one thing, our children are watching and listening. We tell them it's less important who wins or loses than how we play the game. Is there no truth to this at all? Do we not see that this behavior erodes faith in the very political process and in democracy itself? Do we not see that by doing this we encourage our opponents to do the same - and worse - the next time around? Shouldn't we care about that? Any victory won in an ugly way is somehow a tainted victory. In this case, the president has "won" a deeply divided nation, one that he - alas - has had a hand in dividing. Now what? If he is to succeed in the tremendous challenges that lay ahead, he must repent of these tactics and must make amends with his opponents, if it's not too late. Or else he will face gridlock and more gridlock. He also must show the door to those who cynically encouraged this "winning is the only thing" behavior. His legacy and America's future depend upon it. Many will be praying for him. No pressure. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Eric Metaxas. soundoff (2,208 Responses)« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Next »
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Editor's Note: 
Eric Metaxas; You're kidding me right? Your article started off so well until you started acting like the only BS bombshells thrown during the election were from the President. You can continue to live in your crack filled world of everyone is nice to each other BUT only when it serves your purpose and I'll continue to live in reality. You are an F-n idiot!!!! Waste of my time reading this article!!!!!
Its very interesting that Mr. Metaxas takes Obama to taks for being un-Christian but fails to similarly castigate Republicans for running one of the most un-Christian campaigns in the history of politics. All he is doing is illustrating once again how hypocritical self-proclaimed men of faith are when it comes to choosing politial sides.
The Republican Party has fully become a cargo cult for the rich in this life, and nothing else.
Really? Was this guy drinking when he wrote this? He sure seems to be looking at things through some beer goggles.
There must be a word for that. Like "ideology goggles" but something that sounds better...
He's a poor loser, and thinks God is on his 'side'. God would be horrified at the Republican's disdain of the poor, the sick, the elderly, the foreigners, the gay community, pretty much anyone who isn't 'them. This 'opinion' doesn't belong on CNN.
"Republi-goggles"?
Yet another sore loser looking for someone or some behavior to blame besides the candidate losing ? Come on, while I agree with your principles, elections are not about treating your opposition with kindness or caring or compassion. What century do you live in? We haven't had civility in politics since Dwight D Eisenhower was President. All politicians are liars and the public is disgusted by them all, whether republican or democrat. It is sad, but your position / book is not going to change them or the parties.
I wasn't the only one who thought the whole thing came off as a pathetic, "Buy my book! Two presidents read it!" ploy?
Good.
IKE!!! PROUD SUPPORTER OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD (and President at the time) when it was founded, along with former President Truman.
The better question is this...WHAT WILL ELIJAH SAY? Not would...WILL!
Now many of faith can discern the following...THE LORD JESUS IS COMING BUT WAS HERE!
But many of faith can't discern what Jesus was explaining to His disciples...ELIJAH IS COMING BUT WAS HERE!
Same analysis, same discernment! ELIJAH PREPARES THE WAY FOR THE LORD JESUS...AGAIN!
Here is wisdom for you – – – How can a blind man say “I can see.” or restore his own sight? He can't! How can a broken branch say “I am a tree.” or graft itself back into the tree it was broken from? It can't! The one who restores is a Gentile and not a Jew. Surely you have heard it spoken in Romans 11:25 – “For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.”
REPENT FOR THE GREAT AND DREADFUL DAY OF THE LORD QUICKLY APPROACHES!
I, John, must prophesy!
Poopies.
WHAT?
JOHN, do you just up and VOMIT all over the table while other people are there eating? Your preaching this dribble has basically the same effect on me, (and other "nones" out there too, I imagine) Go crawl in a hole. You have "freedom OF religion" we DEMAND freedom FROM religion. (Yes, it's the 1st amendment.)
"drivel," not "dribble."
I wrote "dribble" not "drivel" because of my "vomit" theme. "Drivel" is not the word for this lunacy.
What a pretentious, insufferable windbag.
I just love the, "I love you even though you refuse to tolerate my intolerance" crowd. They're so sanctimonious.
Of course, by "love" I mean "absolutely cannot stand".
sam's comments are making me giggle uncontrollably.
I'm being extra mean today, I don't know why. I just want to snark until it cracks people up or they threaten to kill me, I'll happily take both.
TT: me, too!
Thanks, Sam!
Don't encourage me, the dashed hopes of tomorrow's youth are at stake.
Sorry, I have no sympathy for the dashed hopes of the "yutes." Let them suffer; it was good enough for us.
Character building.
Nietodarwin: I'm not attempting to defend the article. I'm also not trying to force my beliefs on anyone like so many on here are. I am not "deluded" with religion as you so charmingly phrased it. I have my own set of beliefs and moral system, but I also have the civility to respect others that I may disagree with. I have no problem with people expressing their opinions, I was just attempting to remind some of those commenting that they are influencing the younger generations and that just because they are posting profanity laced remarks anonymously does not mean that they are acceptable. Discussion is the goal of this site, not bullying.
SickNTired: I'm sorry if my remarks appeared condescending to you. I was merely trying to remind some of these foul mouthed people that their rude remarks do not serve to validate their beliefs.
Are you daft? The "younger generation" isn't here, you idiot. They're not interested in this tripe. Get a clue.
Lecturing your elders? You should be ashamed of yourself. Did your parents teach you nothing about respect?
We might be dismissive. We might be rude. We might call each other all sorts of nasty names. But you know what, sweetie? We're the grown ups. It's one of the perks.
You ARE new to the internet! Ok, rule:1: CNN comment forums are horrible places. Always. Most places you can find comments are horrible places. It should have taken you .07 seconds to realize this.
Rule #2: You're not going to change anything by complaining and chastising. It's going to get you grief, drama llama.
Rule #3: Stop pretending to be 16. No one buys it.
Rule #34: There is porn of it. No exceptions.
Universal rule: go find something else to do that doesn't make you aggro. Bye!
Oh, those wacky, foul mouthed adults! I wish someone could set them straight.
Well gosh sam, I started reading your reply and had to stop and put on that old song "Refections" to finish it by – "the world it, a bad place, a bad place, a terrible place to live . . . ."
DC1973: Exactly. You're grownups. I'm simply trying to say that name calling doesn't prove points.
Sam: Stop pretending to be 16? I actually am. Almost 17. I'm in Advanced Placement classes and I read CNN, Fox news, and MSNBC in my spare time, because I have had many good teachers who taught me the necessity of being informed. I'm not trying to change the world or anything stupid like that. I'm not naive. I also won't stay on here all night arguing since I have school in the morning. My whole point was to try to remind the people on here that just because you're being anonymous doesn't mean you should be a jerk.
Sam: And as for me being new to the internet, I was born in 1996. I don't know a world without it.
Advanced placement...just like Kevin Tran from Supernatural! Hot damn, I am outclassed.
Hold on, I gotta go swoon. I may actually have a case of the vapors. Someone bring me a mint julep out on the veranda, pls.
Make sure you go to Yale, though, there's a guy a couple of comment pages back who will approve.
But Strange that no one taught you how to survive in it....
Sam: There you go again with your ad hominem statements. You've figured out I'm a southern girl? Great. You know what, I'd be happy to go to Yale. And as far as you making fun of my AP classes, I was just trying to explain to you why I'm so interested in sites like CNN. And I'm glad that you find my challenging myself with rigorous coursework to be so comedic. I'm not trying to say I'm smarter than anyone on this page. I just think that some people should try adopting some class.
Sam! You brought up SPN and Kevin?
You win. 🙂
SPN RULES
I don't know who I love more, Kevin or Mama Tran.
@Civil: oh boy, that's defensive. Listen, be honest: the only reason you brought up AP courses is because you want to flash some academic cred, to lend yourself credibility, maybe to prove you belong anywhere.
Good on you. Go get it. It's terrific on your college apps, but it doesn't mean anything in the real world, except that you have goals. Always admirable. But, it gets you nothing here, on a silly opinion article, where you are still trying too hard to place yourself above the foul mouthed adult rabble.
I'm becoming vicariously embarassed for you. Stop while you're behind.
sam nails it. You don't belong here, CD, regardless of your pretensions of maturity.
You kids get off my lawn! ::shakes fist::
laughing at sam.
ah, the perks of being grown up: profanity, rudeness, and belligerence. good thing we have an educated electorate – the keystone to civil society.
Lucky for leadercraft that we suffer fools in this society so well...kindness and patience are needed for unfortunates.
wow – how come you don't criticize the republicans for calling the president just about everything under the sun (unamerican, socialist, kenyan, muslim, liar, ni**er). I guess you think he should not rock the boat for rich folks and "christians" like yourself. HOW HYPOCRITICAL CAN YOU GET ???? Go back to faux news with your next line of BS.
You're wasting your time. If you could actually ask him, he would evade the question by saying Obama should turn the other cheek.
You're such a polite bigot, Mr. Metaxas. It's such a shame that you're still just a bigot.
As for the rest of the article: it's a load of bunk, sir, and I believe you know that. Now, with that said – who are you, and why should I care what you say?
YES, this!
How much more biased could you possibly get? Not a single example of how divisive and downright un-Christian the Republicans were in this election? Spare me. Pure, unadulterated tripe.
What a sanctimonious pile of something. Judge not lest ye be judged, hypocrite.
This is a silly article. Turn the other cheek? Obama bent over backwards, while the GOP slung mud at him. He has a right to self-defense.
It's OK to say "bullshit"
LOL good point
All he had to do to not look like such an ass was to say something as simple as "Of course the errors were on both sides, but as President Obama is now in office..." and then he could have gone on to rip at Obama like he wanted. Without even that acknowledgement he just comes off looking like a biased fool.
@Saraswati – I agree. He had plenty of opportunities to take the actual high road (instead of the high and mighty road) and he kept missing the exit.
let he who has no sin cast the first stone. I am waiting...
I am without sin, but I prefer not to throw stones.
talk about sanctimonious LIN CA
@leadercraft
You said, "talk about sanctimonious"
Sin is a religious concept. Sin is a violation of a religious rule or law. There is no sin in secular law. Sin is reserved exclusively for those that follow a religion. Those that don't are incapable of sin.
Fun to read these comments. Many from moderate GOP people, and christian people, still condemn the hypocrisy of this article.
Those of us who are neither far outnumber the rest, and those who DO support the article are just babbling. I don't want a one party system, but the GOP is just crumbling before our eyes. As long as we live in a wired in world, where the religious can't murder to prove their love of god, the religious will continue to decline, and things might get better.
I wish CNN had "like" buttons. Thank you Nietodarwin.
They can't survive the way they are. They'll have to back off the evangelical tear they've been on and admit it wasn't the right path. In doing so just to survive, they'll end up looking like even bigger hypocrites. It's going to be tough for them for a while.
Impressive young skywalker... the force is strong within you.
The system in the US is structurally set up to support two parties, no more, no less. If the GOP disappears, another party will take its place, once again dividing the vote at roughly 50/50.
I wonder who would fill the gap. I think it would have to be an entirely new beast.
@sam, I think it's a really interesting question who will fill the gap if the Republican party shatters. We might well just get parties that are very economically split, like in the UK. It's also possible that a new labor movement could cause what we see as the left to become the anti-immigration party (the Dems have generally had a tighter immigration policy in their reign anyway) which would again shake things up. But the social and economic conservatives definitely don't seem to be good bedfellows anymore.
@Saraswati – that would really be an amazing (if likely unsettling) process to watch in this lifetime.
News flash, Mr. Metaxas, Obama is neither a Christian nor a real democrat (i.e., a believer in democracy) and definitely not an American. His politics have proven him to be a communist, his book has shown him to be a racist, and his own words have revealed him to be a muslim. Your naivete in expecting anything like honorable, christian or dignified behavior from the sorriest president in American history is sad. Get over it.
Stuff it, Trump and get back in your hole.
... and furthermore, he tortures puppies in the Rose Garden.
Yawn
You mad, bro?
I heard he wanders around DC at night, performing random abortions.
In the wake of Bush's devastation of this country, only Obama could have turned the ship around:
http://www.zillow.com/blog/research/2012/11/20/october-marks-12th-consecutive-month-of-national-home-value-increases/
The economy is improving (capitalist economy by the way), corporate profits are at record highs, the stock market has gained over 4,000 points since his election, so how is it that he is a communist? Do you even know what communism is? He goes to a christian church but is not a christian? And you are so ignorant that you STILL believe the discredited belief that he is a muslim. You are the naive one and you need to get aquainted with reality. You are the racist.
Guys like you say asinine things to get attention. Just admit you don't want a black president. We wont waste our time replying to you. Please leave the blog for a real debate. Why don't you go over to Faux News so they can continue to flush your brain with nonsense.
What a weird idea–a person can't be both a Muslim and an American? Your dichotomies are just odd.
sam made me laugh hysterically.
Really, you idiots who demonize Obama are a hoot. In another era, you'd have been the ones railing at FDR, calling him a socialist or a Communist. How silly you look!
Fish in a barell, I tell ya.
Sam, you're crackin' me up.
Comic lemmings are hot tonight.
Eric, you always make us think and spur us on to something better. Thanks again, for your work, your writing, your shared faith, and your gift of communication. I just finished reading Bonhoeffer yesterday.....So worth the time, and a great reminder to speak the truth. Something you do with grace and wit.
As a member of the younger generation, I am highly disappointed by the myriad of name calling and rude remarks in response to this article. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I am assuming that the majority of y'all are not in high school. However, many of you are demonstrating highly underdeveloped response mechanisms i.e. resorting to name calling and other types of personal insults. Rather than this type of unproductive "discussion," why don't we all attempt to express our opinions in a more mature manner? Try setting an intelligent example for future generations.
Sincerely,
A Sixteen Year Old Girl Whose Peers Are Far More Mature Than the Majority of You
Aw shit, the politeness police are here.
Normally I'd agree with you, but you came off a little too holier than thou. Gonna have to ask you to blow me.
Oh sam,you gave mama a hot flash. My goodness!
LOL
Sam, asking me to "blow" you might be a bit inappropriate considering that I'm 16...... I'm not trying to seem as though I think I'm "holier than thou." I just think it's ridiculous that adults resort to such vile name calling. It doesn't prove their points.
wow, you give me faith in the next generation. I have lost all in the current generations' ability to use the anonymity of the Internet for anythng other than showing their a$$es with impugnity.
Please tell your parents they have done a wonderful job, and you stick to the moral high ground!! It does matter that morals, ethics, common sense and self control remain a part of the fabric of the individual.
Without those qualities of character, the social fabric will unravel completely, and then we truly will be lost.
Best wishes to you in all your future endeavors.
Your new 'anonymous' fan:)
Point taken, but if you are defending this article and its hypocrisy, or the lies, lack of evidence, and hypocrisy of christianity, (and Islam and some other religions) then you don't have a leg to stand on. We "nones" are sick up to here with the harm religion is doing to our country. If you're 16, go google some atheist quotes, go to brainyquote.com and learn what smarter folks than those on here (myself included) have to say, (that's about any topic, very fun site full of wisdom.) You have a good vocabulary, sure hope you are not deluded with religion. (I still was at your age, but education and civility made me an atheist.) You can also go to FFRF.org and read about people your age pushing back against the horrible and illegal effect of religion in our public (and SECULAR) schools.
More mature than the rest of us? Hmmm...you seem as equally judgemental of others as you accuse everyone else of being. And signing with a such a condescending remark makes you look every bit of your sixteen year maturity level.
QUOTE: " Try setting an intelligent example for future generations."
Sorry. I'm afraid you folks will have to fend for yourselves.
If you are 16, you are procrastinating. Go do your homework, and let adults tend to politics.
Lol.
And I'm your mother.
Get off my computer and do your homework.
Signed, a woman who doesn't believe your bullsh!t, y'all.
16 and wandering around the belief blog opinion section on a Monday night...doling out trite, chastising idioms. Are you new to the internet? Did you even read the article? Then discuss the article. Otherwise, no one cares what you find inappropriate.
Do the peers you speak of walk around with their pants around their thighs? What about the other peers that wear skirts slightly larger than a postage stamp? Speak for yourself only. Do you or don't you agree with the article? If you're going to sit at the table, bring something you can eat with.
Ken is wise.
Nietodarwin: I'm not attempting to defend the article. I'm also not trying to force my beliefs on anyone like so many on here are. I am not "deluded" with religion as you so charmingly phrased it. I have my own set of beliefs and moral system, but I also have the civility to respect others that I may disagree with. I have no problem with people expressing their opinions, I was just attempting to remind some of those commenting that they are influencing the younger generations and that just because they are posting profanity laced remarks anonymously does not mean that they are acceptable. Discussion is the goal of this site, not bullying.
SickNTired: I'm sorry if my remarks appeared condescending to you. I was merely trying to remind some of these foul mouthed people that their rude remarks do not serve to validate their beliefs
Christina: I already did my homework, but thank you for your concern. And just so you know, politics should concern EVERY American citizen, myself included, since the decisions that the government makes now will affect everyone's (including my) future. I won't automatically become concerned with politics when I turn 18 and can legally vote.
Ken Margo: Personally, I found the article to be intentionally inflammatory. Metaxas is simply trying to chastise Obama in a back handed way, and he uses the Bible as a cover for attacking the President.
Christina: I already did my homework, but thank you for your concern. And just so you know, politics should concern EVERY American citizen, myself included, since the decisions that the government makes now will affect everyone's (including my) future. I won't automatically become concerned with politics when I turn 18 and can legally vote.
Ken Margo: Personally, I found the article to be intentionally inflammatory. Metaxas is simply trying to chastise Obama in a back handed way, and he uses the Bible as a cover for attacking the President.
Civil Discussions,
Yes, you are showing up some of the adults on here. As long as someone is respectful to others, they deseve the same consideration. The Golden Rule should apply to believers and non-believers equally.
typo: should be "deserve"
I agree with Observer even if I'm acting like an asshat. Had you come in with an opinion, stated with the kind of logic you're obviously capable of expressing, there would have been a response in kind. Coming in just to be outraged and poke the bear, though, is always going to get BS started in a comment section. Unless it's strictly family-oriented and moderated. Then not so much.
Introducing yourself by burning the bridge when you're not even halfway across is just not civil discourse.
You little poser, you're not 16. You're a liar.
@civil.....................This blog is a small sample of the real world you'll have to deal with when you are finished with school. Some are nice, some are nasty. We all have to deal with it. Have thick skin, get more than one opinion deal with reality and make the best decisions for you.
Sam: Thank you, but the prevalent use of an ad hominem style isn't very civil either. I know that very few would agree with my beliefs on the matter, anyways. Trust me, it would be much more inflammatory.
And please, Observer and sam, are you out of your minds? This is no 16-year-old. Don't be stupid.
Poe. Big time.
Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son: Would you like to add me on facebook or something to prove it? (FYI, that's sarcasm.) I don't truly care whether you believe my age or not, but tell me why you don't believe it?
Ken Margo: Thanks for the advice. I have very tough skin, though.
@Tom Tom................What gives away her age? I don't want to call her liar since I cant prove it.
No. I don't "do" crap like Facebook, honey, and you're no more sixteen than I am. Knock off the charade.
For all of you who don't believe I'm 16 (don't bother messaging or adding me though) https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.a.miles
You think that proves something, dear? I hate to break it to you, but anyone can pose as anything they wish on Facebook or any other site. You're a fraud.
If you can't figure out that this little dip isn't 16, you don't know 16-year-olds. I do.
Tom: Yeah, I'm a fraud who has tons of pictures of herself with friends that all go to the same high school as her. Makes a lot of sense.
Tom: Why exactly can't I be 16? What would prove it?
Sure you do. I copied your post and it came up as a dud. Get real, dear. You're not fooling anyone.
NO
NOOOOOO
WHAT WERE YOU THINKING OH SHIT
Never never never post your real info, oh no. Everyone hit the 'report abuse' link on this, I think it works again. Get rid of this. GOD you have the survival instincts of A LEMMING.
Civil Discussions
Some advice: it's probably not a good idea to give out too much personal information. There are wackos on here from all sides.
Now you are sounding like you are 16. 🙂
I have no idea how old this CD is, but I know a 15 yr old girl who sounds quite a bit like this commenter. In favor of it's being true, the youthful naiveté of thinking a public discussion forum with ever be quality debate is common among the more ideological of that age. Nice idea; not going to happen. Against it being true is the oddity of describing oneself as a "16 year old girl". But I don't really like to doubt anyone's descriptions of themselves online. Since you really can't know, it's best just to take people at face value.
@Tom Tom.....................I have a 18 and 14 year old. If I average it out. I should be able to tell 🙂 I wouldn't go on Facebook to check anyway. How would that look to my wife?
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That's what comes up, honey, when I try to access your supposed Facebook site.
Sam: Thanks for your concern, but I'm not really fearing for my life right now.
Even if it's not really yours, don't post people's stuff on here...what the hell is wrong with you?
Go ahead, click on her address and see what you get.
Just search Elizabeth Anne Miles on facebook then. I don't even care
@Tom Tom – it works for me. She's posted someone's FB. Not the brightest bulb.
You might be 16. You are, for sure, extremely naive.
Not the brightest bulb is a HUGE understatement.
Take a chill pill. It's facebook, not my social security number guys
@Civil.......................We are all "hiding" here. If you cant be anonymous in a blog how can anyone take what you say seriously. This is the perfect venue to speak your mind good or bad. So let's hear it and stop wasting time.
@Ken Margo:: If it's worth saying, it's worth putting your name to it. Anonymity is for cowards.
I give up. Ad hominem is all you deserve. You're dumb as the south side of a pony heading north.
Don't ever vote. Or breed.
Then why bother with your moniker, dear? Use your real name. And if you don't like the tone of the discussions here, leave. No one invited you and no one requires your approval.
If you are so stupid that you would post your real name here, you're too dumb to take seriously.
COWARD? ......................Have you seen how many people have lost their jobs for stuff posted on the internet? The truth wins out all the time no matter the name or who says it. You are 16 if you truly believe that being anonymous is for cowards.
Nothing but a silly little girl (or a poser weirdo) looking for attention....
Lots of idealistic bravado, no sense. The former without the latter spells imminent disaster. Good rubbernecking opportunity, though. Oh, and keep up that smug front. It would serve you better as actual self confidence instead of the facade it is, but, I know beggars can't be choosers.
Good luck. Hope I don't see you splashed across the news as the next tragedy du jour.
And I hope the person you've screwed by posting their info forgives you for whatever comes down the pike.
A damn shame.
Lin Ca has overdosed on SSRI's. ssristories.com
?? Not sure what you're trying to get at...unless that's some kind of insult in your village.
This president preys on those willing to grant him the kind of consideration he has never granted to others.
Translation: "I make strange, cryptic generalizations that are baseless but rooted in some vague discontent I have."
In other words, the cat that couldn't manage the coup de grace deserves its fate.
What utter bullsh!t.
He was obstructed from the time Roberts tried to deliberately fvck up the Oath at his inauguration on...
Typical generalized, hyper-emotional, hard-right bs. Justpaul.... you guys spent the last four years pretending that everything Obama did was bad.... he got re-elected anyway.
WordPress checks for curse words and such before your comment is allowed to post.
After your comment is posted, if the CNN moderator on duty doesn't agree with you, she deletes your comment.
I assume "she", b/c I've never known of a male moderator. I'm sure there must be some men who do this sort of thing for a living, I've just never known of any. (besides US federal judges and their gag orders, acourse)
The following words or word fragments will get your post censored (list is incomplete):
arse as in Arsenal
bastard
bitch
clit
cock as in cockatiel
coon as in cocoon
cracker
cum as in circumstance
cunt
douche
effing
fag
ftw
fuck
goddamn
homo as in homosexual
hooters
horny
hump
jackass
jap
jism
kinky
kooch
necrophilia
nipple
nigger
orgy
pis
poon as in spooked
porn
prick
queer
rape as in grape
sex as in homosexual
shit
slut
smut
snatch
spic as in despicable
tit as in constitution or title
twat
vag as in vague
whore
wonderful us
wop
wtf
To circumvent the filters you can break up the words by putting an extra character in, like: consti.tution (breaking the oh so naughty "tit").
What fvckery is this?
There are no mods. No one cares enough.
I really wish CNN would post what you just wrote above every message board.
fuc king co on nip ples.
Hey it worked!
LOL
Fucking coon nipples.