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We know the Bush Administration used “code words” to speak to Christian groups. (You can check them out here.) Looks like McCain is doing the same thing in a new internet ad.

In short, he’s calling Obama the Anti-Christ.

Fundamentalist Christians are starting to talk about the idea seriously.

Here’s the ad. Watch for the “subtle (and not so subtle) codes.” (“Self-anointed,” “carry the burden” and “the one” are what you’re looking for.)

At the very least, the ad paints Obama as comparing himself to Jesus. Another great example of how McCain is keeping this race “clean.”

Way to go, Senator.

(from Crooks and Liars)

During a press availability in Panama City, Florida, John McCain said, “I have supported hundreds of pieces of legislation, which would help Americans obtain an equal opportunity in America. I am proud of that record, from fighting for the recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday in my state to sponsoring specific legislation that would prevent discrimination in any shape or form in America today.” [McCain Press Availability In Panama City, Florida, 8/1/08] 

• FACT: McCain Supported Republican AZ Governor’s Decision To Rescind MLK Holiday. ABC News reported, “In Arizona, a bill to recognize a holiday honoring MLK failed in the legislature, so then-Gov. Bruce Babbitt, a Democrat, declared one through executive order. In January 1987, the first act of Arizona’s new governor, Republican Evan Mecham, was to rescind the executive order by his predecessor to create an MLK holiday. Arizona’s stance became a national controversy. McCain backed the decision at the time.” [ABC News, 4/3/08]

• FACT: McCain Supported Gov. Evan Mecham’s Decision In 1987 To Rescind Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, “In a vote likely to haunt him for the rest of his public career, McCain voted against 1983 legislation establishing the third Monday in January as the federal holiday marking King’s birthday. Back home in Arizona, he supported Gov. Evan Mecham’s decision in 1987 to rescind an executive order creating a state holiday for King, but later reversed his position.” [Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/16/08]

• FACT: McCain Voted Against Creating Martin Luther King Holiday. In 1983, McCain voted against a motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill to designate the third Monday of every January as a federal holiday in honor of the late civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The motion passed 89-77. [HR 3706, Vote 289, 8/2/83; CQ 1983]

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Meanwhile, Obama states he may change his opinion on the stupid, stupid, stupid off-shore drilling thing. Of course, just saying that takes the quote out-of-context. For the full details, you have to read the prepositional phrase at the end of the sentence. You know, the phrase that begins with “if”…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Friday he would be willing to support limited additional offshore oil drilling if that’s what it takes to enact a comprehensive policy to foster fuel-efficient autos and develop alternate energy sources.

Shifting from his previous opposition to expanded offshore drilling, the Illinois senator told a Florida newspaper he could get behind a compromise with Republicans and oil companies to prevent gridlock over energy.

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I have some advice for Obama; advice from a guy who studies game theory…

Hey dude… when you’re winning, you don’t have to compromise.

Yesterday, I stick up for the Mormons and this is how they repay me.

Orson Scott Card–who wrote Ender’s Game–just said this:

The first and greatest threat from court decisions in California and Massachusetts, giving legal recognition to “gay marriage,” is that it marks the end of democracy in America.

He said it in the Mormon Times.

EDIT: 

I’d like any Mormon/Catholic/Lutheran/Baptist/Christian to show me, exactly, where Jesus condemns homosexuality.

They can’t find it. Know why? It don’t exist.

But Paul condemns it. That makes them Paulines, not Christians.

Turn the other cheek.
Love your neighbor as thyself.
Forgive seven times seventy times.
And stay home on election day if that fucking Mormon gets the VP slot.

That’s American Christian values.

(I know, this isn’t all Christians or maybe even most. But it’s 64 million of ’em, and that’s enough.)