The Christian Civic League of Maine's Mike Hein calls Pam's House Blend: "a leading source of radical homosexual propaganda, anti-Christian bigotry, and radical transgender advocacy."
He is "praying that Pam Spaulding will "turn away from her wicked and sinful promotion of homosexual behavior."
(CCLM's web site, 10/15/07)
Ex-gay "Christian" activist James Hartline on Pam:
"I have been mocked over and over again by ungodly and unprincipled anti-christian lesbians."
(from "Six Years In Sodom: From The Journal Of James Hartline," 9/4/2006, written from the "homosexual stronghold" of Hillcrest in San Diego).
"Pam is a 'twisted lesbian sister' and an 'embittered lesbian' of the 'self-imposed gutteral experiences of the gay ghetto.'" -- 9/5/2008
Peter LaBarbera of Americans for Truth Against Homosexuality heartily endorses the Blend, calling Pam:
A "vicious anti-Christian lesbian activist." (Concerned Women for America's radio show [9:15], 1/25/07)
"A nutty lesbian blogger." (MassResistance radio show [16:25], 2/3/07)
Pam's House Blend always seems to find these sick f*cks. The area of the country she is in? The home state of her wife? I know, they are everywhere. Pam just does such a great job of bringing them out into the light.
--Impeach Bush
who monitors yours Bevis ?? Just thought I would drop you a line,so the rest of your life is not wasted.
Michelangelo Signorile does a dramatic reading of Gov. Bobby Jindal's 1994 paper, "Beating a Demon: Physical Dimensions of Spiritual Warfare" -- complete with Tubular Bells playing in the background (theme music from the film "The Exorcist"). Remember that I warned you.
The satire of Jon Swift hits the airwaves on the Curtis Sliwa show. Hilarious.
[H[] invited me on his show last night, Thursday, February 26, to talk about why Gov. Bobby Jindal is America's Slumdog Millionaire, which I wrote about here. After I wrote that piece, Mr. Sliwa also referred to Gov. Jindal as a "slumdog millionaire" when he interviewed Republican chairman Michael Steele and even got Steele to send out some "slum love" to Gov. Jindal. I must confess I'm not really sure what "slum love" is and in fact I didn't understand a lot of their interview as most of it was conducted in hip-hop, or as we used to call it, jive talk. I explained to Mr. Sliwa at the beginning of our interview that I am still a little rusty when it comes to speaking in this new Republican vernacular but I did my best and I've been studying this video (which the RNC should send out to all of its members) to help me learn how to speak like a real Republican
Gee, I wonder why he was selected? Since he and Michael Steele about about the only dashes of pepper in the Republican salt shaker, it's no surprise. Anyway, the fundie governor, who believes that the exorcism he took part in cured a woman's cancer, seems to be more unsure when it comes to taking federal dollars during a time of crisis. Think Progress:
On Friday, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) announced that he would reject roughly $100 million in unemployment assistance from the federal recovery package, claiming the aid would lead to a tax hike on businesses. Jindal's decision ensured that at least 25,000 unemployed Lousiana residents would not be eligible for unemployment insurance.
As the congressman representing parts of Lousiana devastated by Hurricane Katrina, Jindal actively sought assistance from the federal government. Yesterday on MSNBC's Countdown, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) called the Republican Party a "heartless and insensitive organization" and criticized Jindal for rejecting the unemployment funds. Jindal, she noted, was singing a different tune about unemployment aid when Katrina hit his district:
WASSERMAN-SCHULTZ: This is a guy, who while I served with him in Congress, voted for that [unemployment] assistance twice, and is certainly willing to take funding from the federal when people are out of a job and out of their home as a result of a hurricane, but not willing to take that assistance when his constituents are out of a job and out of a home as a result of this economic crisis. I'm not sure what the difference is. A crisis is a crisis.
UPDATE: CBN's David Brody goes into the details of Jindal's exorcist experience today, documented in the future Lousiana governor's 1994 article on the matter, "BEATING A DEMON: Physical Dimensions of Spiritual Warfare."
In 1994 when Jindal was in his early 20's he wrote an article entitled, "Beating a Demon: Physical Dimensions of Spiritual Warfare." In it he describes being present for what many would refer to as a spiritual exorcism. It involved his best friend at the time "Susan." It is a truly captivating read full of talk of demons, screaming, praying, crosses, peace, etc. In many ways the whole experience left Jindal with more questions than answers but you can bet that if Jindal runs this topic will come up big time.
And here's an excerpt of the batsh*ttery from Jindal, amateur exorcist:
Whenever I concentrated long enough to begin prayer, I felt some type of physical force distracting me. It was as if something was pushing down on my chest, making it very hard for me to breathe. Being a biology major at the time, I greeted this feeling with skepticism and rational explanations. I checked my pulse for signs of nervousness and wondered what could cause such a sensation. Shortness of breath is a common symptom that can mean very little or may signal the onslaught of a fatal stroke. Though I could find no cause for my chest pains, I was very scared of what was happening to me and Susan. I began to think that the demon would only attack me if I tried to pray or fight back; thus, I resigned myself to leaving it alone in an attempt to find peace for myself.
What's interesting about this story is that there has been a Commission on Marriage and Family in existence in Louisiana, but under governor's prior to Bobby Jindal, there has been little activity in the realm of the ability of gays and lesbians to adopt. Now with the governor and former exorcist as well and Jindal appointee Tony Perkins of FRC on the commission, LGBT rights activists are concerned that it body is stirring and ready to "protect the family." The easy passage of the anti-adoption law in Arkansas is looked upon as a model for future action.
the group's chairwoman and original legislative sponsor, Sen. Sharon Weston Broome, D-Baton Rouge, promises that's about to change and plans to call a meeting some time in January. The 29-member group also is getting attention from Gov. Bobby Jindal and from gay rights advocates who criticize the Republican governor's slate of commission appointees.
Jindal has not detailed precisely what he hopes to get out of the commission. His appointments, announced in October, include several prominent social conservatives, headlined by Tony Perkins, the former Louisiana lawmaker who now runs the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. Also on the list are a handful of clergy from conservative Christian denominations and the law professor who wrote Louisiana's "covenant marriage" law, which makes it harder for participating couples to divorce.
...Given the conservative bent of Louisiana abortion regulations and marriage laws, Evans said gay rights advocates most fear that the commission could pursue further limitations on gay residents' rights to become adoptive parents.
Louisiana law allows single individuals to adopt a child, regardless of the prospective parent's sexuality or relationship status. But Arkansas voters in November approved a new law that bans an unmarried cohabiting couple -- or an individual in such a relationship -- from securing an adoption or becoming a foster parent. The language of the law does not target sexual orientation, but the campaign surrounding the issue essentially was a debate over gay adoption.
The Louisiana panel alone cannot change the law here. But gay rights advocates envision a scenario where the commission recommends something like the new Arkansas model, offering political cover for Jindal and state lawmakers to adopt changes.
What has Jindal said on the matter? Look at this murky statement:
"I believe family is the cornerstone of our society and look forward to the commission's work on how we can do more to support healthy families."
No lie. Boy this party is in more trouble than I thought. Now that the bloom is off of the Sarah Palin rose, apparently GOP movers and shakers are ready to gamble on the governor of Louisiana. Must be that whole diversity thing nagging at them. Sorry pals, he's still a fundie.
Like the president-elect, Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana is young (37), accomplished (a Rhodes scholar) and, as the son of Indian immigrants, someone familiar with breaking racial and cultural barriers. He came to Iowa to deliver a pair of speeches, and his mere presence ignited talk that the 2012 presidential campaign has begun here, if coyly. Already, a fierce fight is looming between him and other Republicans -- former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, who arrived in Iowa a couple of days before him, and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who is said to be coming at some point -- for the hearts of social conservatives.
..."The Republicans really have no choice except to look at some people more youthful if they want to have a better chance of winning," said Betty E. Johnson, an independent and the wife of a Cedar Rapids pastor, who voted for George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004 but who went for Obama over 72-year-old John McCain. "I liked Obama's energy and hope. I don't know, but maybe a younger person would give Republicans a feeling of more energy, openness."
Exactly -- a feeling of more openness. It takes more than being born in the last half of the century to actually project a nod to diversity and openness, but whatever, the GOP is all about imagery and imagination rather than reality. Look at the sea of pale old folks who attended its convention. But I guess fronting is about as good as the Republicans can do.
....Meanwhile, others around the country were talking him up. No less an aspiring kingmaker than Steve Schmidt, the chief strategist of McCain's failed presidential bid, sees Jindal as the Republican Party's destiny. "The question is not whether he'll be president, but when he'll be president, because he will be elected someday." The anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist believes, too, that Jindal is a certainty to occupy the White House, and conservative talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh has described him as "the next Ronald Reagan."
..."If anything, McCain's candidacy suggests that age is not always a positive -- and sometimes is a negative," Norquist says. "As Republicans, you have a real problem now with younger voters and immigrants. If you were going to central casting for a candidate to deal with all that, who do you have? Jindal. He is young, and he looks young. . . . He's a great communicator. And his record is that he's sharp and quick with policy."
Jindal supporters regularly evoke the Reagan parallel, fueled by a confidence that their hero's brand of social and fiscal conservatism, coupled with his sunny folksiness on the stump, can rekindle the Reagan flame.
Wait -- Reagan!? I thought that Sarah Palin was the reincarnation of Ronald Reagan, according to his son Michael:
Wednesday night I watched the Republican National Convention on television and there, before my very eyes, I saw my Dad reborn; only this time he's a she...Welcome back, Dad, even if you're wearing a dress and bearing children this time around.
Anyway, this bit of business below the fold is the nugget to pay attention to...
Continuing to build his wingnut cred, the 36-year old governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, has decided to let a state anti-discrimination order expire rather than allow LGBs to be protected (gender identity was not included in the order). He's more concerned about protecting the rights of faith-based organizations to participate in homobigotry.
The order, originally signed into law by former Governor Kathleen Blanco, bars state agencies and contractors from harassment and discrimination on the basis race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation or disabilities. Jindal has said he will refuse to renew the order, in part, out of fear that it would hinder faith-based organizations' ability to contract with the state.
"Governor Jindal is proposing an unacceptable step backwards for Louisiana," said Julie Thompson, president of PFLAG's New Orleans chapter. "Our state's proud history of 'Union, Justice, Confidence' is undermined when our public leaders strip our families of basic protections we should all enjoy. There is nothing 'pro-family' about rolling back protections for some families."
Jindal, who has been mentioned as a possible Vice Presidential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain, has wrongly insinuated that other state and federal laws would protect workers and contractors, saying that discrimination is prohibited under other statutes. No such laws, however, protect gay Louisiana workers from discrimination.
"Allowing Louisiana's anti-discrimination order to expire would mean the end of any legal protection for gay citizens in the state," said PFLAG executive director Jody M. Huckaby, a native of the state. "By not renewing this critically important measure, Governor Jindal would remove the welcome mat from Louisiana's front door. It is imperative, and urgent, that the Governor not allow the state's commitment to non-discrimination to expire."
Lesson one for a surrogate - do a little prep on your guy's/gal's plan before going on the air. Apparently Lousiana Governor Bobby "The Exorcist" Jindal either didn't bone up, or McCain doesn't have any new, big ideas to bring to the table (more likely the latter). Unfortunately, he didn't have a good stock answer ready. (Think Progress):
MTP's David Gregory: "What's the big idea Senator McCain is campaigning on?"
Jindal: "I think there's several." (he couldn't provide an answer).
Gregory asked again, "Where are the new big ideas of the Republican Party that John McCain is, is championing?" Again, no answer was forthcoming.
McCain's VP short-lister continues the march to turn back the hands of time --and enhance his fundnut cred -- by supporting a Louisiana bill that will advance intelligent design. (Talk2Action):
The stealth-creationist SB 733, the "Louisiana Science Education Act," which in its pre-amended version as SB 561 was entitled the "LA Academic Freedom Act," received final passage in the Louisiana legislature on June 16, 2008, and is now (June 26) on Gov. Bobby Jindal's desk. The governor can either sign it, allow it to become law without his signature, or veto it. Gov. Jindal, who in his June 15 appearance on Face the Nation reiterated his previously voiced support for teaching intelligent design (ID) creationism, is expected to sign the bill. At the behest of the LA Coalition for Science, e-mail petitioners from across the country and national scientific organizations have urged him to veto it. Both the New York Times and National Review columnist John Derbyshire have also publicly called for Jindal to veto the bill. Since Louisiana's passage of SB 733 could be a bellwether for such "academic freedom" legislation, advocates for science education and church-and-state separation in other states had better start preparing now.
The bill was introduced by winger Sen. Ben Nevers (Bogalusa, LA) on behalf of an arm of Focus on the Anus called the Louisiana Family Forum (LFF):
It is probably not an exaggeration to say that the majority of Louisiana legislators support the LFF's agenda, and that those who do not support it have had the "fear of the Lord" put into them, knowing what they will face politically in the next election if they cross the LFF. One very telling piece of evidence for this is the fact that not a single Louisiana public official anywhere in the state, either elected or appointed, has so far been willing to speak out against SB 733 and in favor of good science education. When Louisiana scientists and educators from public schools and universities testified against SB 733 before both the House and Senate Education Committees, they had no vocal defenders on either committee and were virtually ignored during the periods in which legislators were allowed to question the witnesses. (Three House members, one of whom was on the House Education Committee, later voted against the bill on the House floor but offered no statements or questions during the vote.)
I thought all of the silly talk about John McCain picking newly metrosexual Florida governor Charlie Crist would be the best VP entertainment of the campaign season. Apparently Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal does not want to be topped. After last week's brouhaha over Jindal's personal exorcism work, he now steps up to prove he can not only deliver the religious right vote, but the batsh*t crazy fundie vote.
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal defended intelligent design as a legitimate scientific discipline that has a place in the nation's classrooms Sunday on Face the Nation.
..."I'm a Christian," Jindal said. "I do think that God played a role in creating not only the earth but mankind. Now the way that he did it, I'd certainly want my kids to be exposed to the very best science. I don't want any facts or theories or explanations to be withheld from them because of political correctness."
Jindal said that local school districts should decide for themselves what theories to teach and that federal and state governments should stay out of the equation.
So, I suppose that Jindal either didn't see or didn't care to see the Nova documentary ("Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial"), which chronicled the thorough legal ass-whipping that ID received in the case of the Dover, PA school board.
The very young governor of Louisiana is allegedly on John McCain's VP shortlist, but this little bit of news should tank his prospects for selection.
Bobby Jindal, the 36-year old governor of Louisiana, is being taken seriously by the national press as a candidate on the shortlist to be John McCain's Vice President. No one doubts that he's a political prodigy -- his impressive resume includes stints as president of the state university system, a Congressman and now governor.
But one of Jindal's job titles hasn't gotten much attention -- and it just might prompt a few questions if his Veep candidacy gains steam: Exorcist.
We've discovered that in an essay Jindal wrote in 1994 for the New Oxford Review, a serious right-wing Catholic journal, Jindal narrated a bizarre story of a personal encounter with a demon, in which he participated in an exorcism with a group of college friends. And not only did they cast out the supernatural spirit that had possessed his friend, Jindal wrote that he believes that their ritual may well have cured her cancer.
It sounds like Jindal has a bright future as a competitor of Benny Hinn.
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