Only pseudo-intellectuals are fans of intellectualism.

Let’s see if I’ve got this straight:

“One last point. Merck, your (sic) an idiot and a racist.”
followed by …
“There was no hate in my message”

Have you HEARD of cognitive dissonance?

criolle johnny

If Republicans get in, it will mean more restrictions on abortion with respectable people nominated to sit on the Supreme Court.

Not only is this election important for the issue of abortion, but on every issue we face as a nation. Who would you rather see in charge of appointing judges? I think the answer most people would give is John McCain.

Two or three judges will be appointed by the next administration. It’s by far the most important issue we face. The economy will recover no matter who the President is. The Supreme Court appointees are there for life, and will have far reaching consequences for our society, that will last indefinitely.

It WILL change no matter who gets in.

http://tinyurl.com/4gk45k

Great point on Obama’s obvious racist mentality.

Most feminists support Obama. Feminist icon Margaret Sanger would have supported him too. Not because he is black/white, but because he is a passionate supporter of abortion. He is fully aware that Planned Parenthood unabashedly targets the black community for abortion.

These are the words of feminist icon Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood.

On the extermination of blacks:

“We do not want word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population,” she said, “if it ever occurs to any of their more rebellious members.” Woman’s Body, Woman’s Right: A Social History of Birth Control in America, by Linda Gordon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiGgK3VJYu4

(Borrow the Grammar primer from the University Library next time you are there.)

You attribute a lot to Merck which I cannot see in his posts, but you did however claim to adhere to Christian principles – one at least, and in your own interpretation – about not judging people. Yet you are very quick to do just that, and on a calumnised basis to boot.

To my mind you can use critical words if you wish, even rude ones, but in doing so, given your seeming desire to be seen as an intelligent man, a Professor no less, you must expect some criticism in return. Your demeaning words though, to a commentator who so far has merely put a case that the majority want a more balanced Policy about abortion, are turned back on yourself.

On the ‘racist’ issue, that you brought up, may I ask for your view about a man who is continually portrayed as ‘Black’ – and happy to be so labeled – when in fact he is just as much White. I have not heard Obama stake any cogent or emotional claim to Whiteness, while his appeal to Black voters is clearly stated. Now, that is what I would call ‘Racist’. And hypocritical.

Lastly, in your post #10, you ask:- “where would you like to put these 1,500,000 children aborted every year?”

Is this a serious question from a serious person?

A lot of someones have already decided to put them to death, wheras Merck – and I too – would ‘put them’ in life, where they were intended to be. My view may not be Professorial, but neither does it condemn 1.5 million to death with such ease. What are you a Professor of, for goodness sake?

Merck is representative of millions of Americans and along with them asks that Abortion Policy be considered by Obama. It is not a huge ask. It isn’t silly; it isn’t hateful; it isn’t racist. Yes, there is a war going on and a financial crisis and so on, but if Obama cannot deal with several diverse matters throughout his managed day, he isn’t fit for the job. Mrs Palin seems to manage to juggle muliple demands on her time and mind, despite being just a ‘good ol’ Gal’. Perhaps she could teach Obama the rudiments of multi-tasking. I, for one, assume he can learn; do you?

What was that? Well, trying not to make you cry — was about merck saying my email was full of hate simply because I am pro choice. If merck believes that anyone is full of hate who simply believe in a woman’s choice, than I believe he is too sensitive. These forums are tools that allow people to express their views. Maybe I was too harsh, but I thought “full of hate” was equally harsh.

Silly? Well I think that placing this election on abortion is silly when we are spending billions of dollars a month on a war that we have already won in a country that has billions of dollars in surplus. I think that is very silly. McCain is not going to be able to reverse Roe V. Wade. There would be a ridiculous amount of upheaval from not only women advocate groups, but also the medical community at large. So, looking at just that one issue only — is extremely silly.

Hypocritical — yes! I find it very hypocritical that for the most parts republicans scream “Less government, fewer laws, smaller government!” Yet, at the same time say, ban abortion, don’t let gays marry, keep orphans in orphanages rather than letting them be adopted by loving same sex couples. Yes. That is the definition of hypocrisy!!!

We can’t make an issue of abortion because its a person’s choice, eh. How about murder? Isn’t that a person’s choice too? Yes, its a tad extreme. How about someone just tipping the pram over. Would you just walk by to the fish shop?

Everything we do is a choice. Some choices though are on the nose. Tearing a baby’s nose off in the womb, along with its arms and legs, is a choice I would restrict. I am not at all surprised that many agree with Merck. I am not surprised either that a ‘modern’ professor in an American University cannot come up with a better arguement than ‘choice’. It is a mindless mantra. You haven’t managed a D- yet.

I don’t have an ‘event’ in my life as you suppose (without evidence) that Merck has. Heck, I don’t even have a murder close by. But I do have an view and a set of priorities, vicarious though the incidents that I might consider might be. Yep, it doesn’t have to be personal. Astonishing, isn’t it !

Does abortion have to be at the top of your list before anyone else can prioritise it? Can we not allow a plurality of priorities? Is it not relevant to look at a would-be President’s list?

If Obama – or you – does not see the evil inherent in some ‘choices’ then frankly he is not fit for the job. That is relevant. You might consider your own fitness too.

I have said before here on MND, several times, that America’s most pressing problem is Character and Integrity. There is s disposition to chant cant, slogans, mindless drivel, in place of considered thought and Value. Morality has fallen by the wayside and languishes like an old tatty book beneath a roadside billboard which tells passing motorists to buy the latest whizbang vehicle and drive as fast as they like.

Presidential candidates rabbit on, eloquently sometimes, with drivel that simply devalues life further. They miss the Point.

Not that I necessarily want to humor you in this silly “you are mean and want to kill babies” argument, but I will entertain you just to clear the air.

The notion that supporting Obama means you want to kill children is a ridiculous one. Abortion is an issue that people individually choose. In my experience it is also one that people are hypocritical about. I have personal knowledge of very conservative people who are very staunch supporters of McCain and the republican party in general – meaning they are against gay marriage, are against abortion, don’t believe in pre marital sex, etc etc etc. People who to this day deride and are disgusted by people who have abortions – YET, when their 14 year old daughter became pregnant they drove her to the doctor and forced her to get an abortion.

You talk a big game, but it is a persons choice and I truly believe that you won’t know what that choice is until it is upon you. Allowing a choice is not making the choice for you.

This is merely one issue though and not one that is preeminent in most people’s minds. You may be stuck on it, perhaps due to some personal event, but to most people the economy and the war are the most important issues at this point. I assume from your belaborment that you assume your ideals to be of higher worth or value than the populaces, but they are not.

A lot less people will be concerned with whether or not to have an abortion this year than whether they are going to be evicted or foreclosed on. A lot less people will be concerned with making the hard choice of keeping the baby than will be concerned with a coffin and flag.

Abortion has not been an issue recently because most people realize that it is not at the top of the priority list for most people.

I know – you’re not most people —- and thank whatever power you believe in for that! And just for the record, I wasn’t being nice to “backwash.” You are obviously very sensitive and I was trying not to make you cry. If you think my post was hate filled, I hope you never hear any harsh criticism. I believe you couldn’t handle it. I have 4 degrees, an amazing spouse, a great paying SECURE job, and live in a beautiful city — just so you know — I live with myself just fine )

Professor N

Again, thanks for responding.

Your message was obviously one of hate.

Simply because you now respond with a pathetic attempt to whitewash your hate mail doesn’t change anything.

I won’t debate anything with an obvious hate-monger. What’s the point? I equate it to rolling around in the mud with a pig. Pretty soon, you realize that you’re just wasting your time, and that the pig actually enjoys it.

The bottom line is; anyone who defends killing innocent children has absolutely no credibility in my mind whatsoever. Look at the reasons you give for justifying killing 1,500,000 children every year. I don’t know how you live with yourself.

I hope you take a good, long, hard look at yourself.

There was no hate in my message. There was fact, opinion, and sarcasm — no hate. I am sorry if you took it as hate. That is something that we have way too much on in this World and I would never support that. I wrote what I wrote because I believe it and would have liked to hear your challenge back. I was disappointed that all you had was that I was spreading hatred. Please don’t take this as hate — it is just my opinion — but I think your response also proves that you have nothing valid to say.

Thanks for responding.

It lets people see exactly what type of supporters Barrack Obama has.

I think any reasonable person who reads your hate filled diatribe will immediately see what kind of person you really are.

I used the “Barrack Hussein Osama” in order to stir the pot a little. I was hoping to flush out a few Obama supporters and it worked magically.

Like our good friend the Reverend Al Sharpton said, “If your washing machine didn’t have an agitator, all you would end up with is a bunch of dirty drawers”.

Thanks for helping me expose some of Obama’s dirty laundry he refers to as his constituency.

Two or possibly three Supreme Court Justices will be appointed by the next administration shaping the Court for years to come. It’ll make a huge difference in not just abortion, but on every single issue we face as a nation.

There has never been a more important election in the life of anyone alive today, and in the lives that will surely never have a chance at all, if Obama is elected.

The office of the President is obviously above Obama’s pay grade.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us_y9GP_-DA

http://www.priestsforlife.org/resources/abortionimages/abort29.jpg

Can we please face it, folks?!?! The life expectancy for a male in the USA today is 75.29 years. That give McCain statistically less than 3 years. Obama is black. If he wins, unfortunately for our great country, he might have less than that. It is imperative we look at our VPs more than ever this election!!! Think of it less as an Obama vs. McCain and more of it as a Biden vs. Palin. Is there really any question, seriously?!?!?!

I drive the streets all day long. I am in the classroom. I deal with parents, business executives, vendors, etc. Do I think any Joe Schmo can run this country especially in a time like this? Hell no!!!

One last point. Merck, your an idiot and a racist. “Barrack Hussein Obama” and abortion? You make your party look bad. Please come up with something better!! I will have you know that on a similar blog, I also criticized someone for saying “George Hitler Bush.” It is weak and irresponsible and proves you have no point whatsoever. I would say that Obama is more Christian than you! I have never heard of Christ speaking badly about anyone nor Obama. As for abortion, to each his own. While I in no way compare myself to Christ, I do believe that like it says in Mt. 7:1 KJV — Judge not, that you be not judged. But I do judge you, merck! And I think too. Try it… with the economy crisis the way it is, and natural resources diminishing at the rate they are, and crime, and poverty,and 210 million orphans in the world right now, and I could go forever … where would you like to put these 1,500,000 children aborted every year?

I hate to say this chaps but ‘common, stupid and dangerous’ is what most people around the world think of most Americans. The reporter is an example. They are very rude to think this way of course. But you don’t come much ruder than holding Presidential office in one hand and your dick in the other like Bill Clinton.

Fortunately there are durn furriners who hold America in very hight regard and the ‘American Idea’ as humanity’s ideal. There are some out here in the great unwashed world who see the American Constitution as the greatest Human document ever written. If Mrs Plain, (whoops, sorry, Palin), the fisherman’s wife, values that Constitution, she will do a lot better than a Harvard Professor who threatens to vomit as a negotiating position.

Over the past twenty years of so, more and more people out here have seen the American Constitution rubbished or simply ignored by many if not most of your Congressmen and Representatives. They have watched the American Character deteriorate like some executive-turned-wino in a backstreet. That is the really sad part. The Character issue.

Mrs Palin knows about life as well as most. She is of modestly good character as far as I can tell. She seems to have an authentic love for her country and its traditions and mores. I wish I knew more about her other than the ability of her voice to strip paint. But she is unlikely to turn the White House into a strip-joint.

Of course, if America wanted to do really better in its choices for Leadership, then…

Vote #1 Amfortas. Uncommon; very bright; and damned dangerous to some. It’s two and a half out of three at least.