"The Bible is a remarkable fountain: the more one draws and drinks of it, the more it stimulates thirst."
- Martin Luther
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
I liked this a lot. Made me wonder which of the two was most uncomfortable with the other, or if their common lusts are perhaps many times stronger than what divides them.
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Comments on "Strange Bedfellows. Or Maybe Not":
2. Alan
- 07/17/2007 3:26 pm CDT
I'd say the desire for power & control is a common lust, wouldn't you?
3. nhe
- 07/17/2007 3:44 pm CDT
I don't know Alan, I'm a Rudy fan. I don't think he's any more disfunctional or maniacal with that particular "lust" than any other politician....."Leg Press Pat" on the other hand, that's a different story.....
4. Brian in Fresno
- 07/17/2007 4:27 pm CDT
I have to go with Alan on this one. The only reason one runs for political office is power and the primary goal of any elected official is to get re-elected.
They both want the same thing. And in Pat Roberstons's case it has nothing to do with theocracy or God.
5. nhe
- 07/18/2007 8:52 am CDT
Brian, Pat Robertson has been talking theocracy over democracy for years - but sure, that certainly doesn't have to have anything to with God - Pat's a nut. Comparing Rudy or any other current candidate with him would be missing the mark......to put it mildly.
6. Brian in Fresno
- 07/18/2007 9:09 am CDT
Perhaps I am painting with too wide a brush. However, my primary point remains. They both want power and to maintain that power as long as possible. I would actually say that Pat Robertson may be the more honest of the two as Rudy, as is the case with most politicians, doesn't understand what integrity is. He is both for and against abortion. I'm sure I wouldn't have to look much farther to find that is true of other issues too. I MUST in all good conscience say,"Sir, your position is illogical, you can't have it both ways."
7. Brian in Fresno
- 07/18/2007 9:11 am CDT
Back to the main point. I don't think that they are such strange bedfellows at all. That is not to single Rudy out. I would dare to put at least 60-70% of the nations politicians in the same boat.
8. nhe
- 07/18/2007 9:50 am CDT
I think most of us would like to see Rudy be a little clearer on his abortion position. Its not a litmus test issue for me though. I still like the guy.
Pat Robertson however, is not a guy I'd attribute an ounce of credibility to. I guess that's why I resist any notion that says "they are the same." To me, one of them is likeable and electable, and the other is not.
If Purgatorio's blog was active - it would have 300+ "you supply the caption" posts on this one.....wow!
That photo actually makes me squirm with discomfort....poor Rudy.....there aren't too many "common lusts" here, unless Rudy secretly wants to usher in a theocracy.