Monday, July 26, 2010
Ramsey Not Sure What "Muslim" Is
Posted by Bruce VanWyngarden on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 1:21 PM
GOP gubernatorial candidate Ron Ramsey says he isn't sure about whether "Muslim" is a religion, a way of life, a nationality, or a cult, but apparently he damn sure doesn't want them folks building mosques in Tennessee and ignoring our constitution in favor of "Sharia" law.
I wish I was making this up, but read it for yourself. Go ahead, I'll wait here.
- Paul R. Goode and Ron Ramsey R Dumb?
In a primary where each of the three Republican candidates seems to be in a race to determine who can appeal to the stupidest voters fastest, Ramsey has put himself back in front. Just last week, Zack Wamp muttered something about "secession" from the U.S., a la Texas governor Rick Perry, but has rapidly back-tracked, assuring us all that he loves the good ol' USA. And even (the theoretically more centrist) BIll Haslam has jumped in on the redneck voter roundup with attack ads aimed at Wamp and defending his right-wing, gun-loving, immigrant-hatin' bona fides.
Seriously, how many mouth-breathing droolies ARE there in Tennessee, that these three are fighting so hard to appear to the basest instincts of the least sophisticated voters? Tennessee appears well on its way to being the most "Fox-ified" state in the union. I'm so proud.
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Ron Ramsey is a tool. I was giving Haslam a little credit for staying above the fray, but even he is sinking a little bit more each day (or new ad). All three of these morons are spouting off with Fox "News" talking points and using scary words. I'm sure Ramsey has no idea what Sharia law is about and probably just heard Senator DeMint use it in relation to Elena Kagan, (because she's apparently a Muslim man) so it must be a bad thing.
It's the old Rudy Guiliani approach - a noun, a verb and 9/11, only it's a noun, a verb, scary Fox Noise talking point.
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I don't know if it is a cult or religion either. Because I don't know if there is a difference between a cult and a religion. Give money, believe weird stuff, spread the word........
Finally an honest politician. Now if he would only admit to all of the other stuff that he doesn't understand which I would venture to guess would encompass most everything.
I'm so gratified that Ramsey is "all about freedom of religion"...as long as it isn't a religion he dislikes, that is. It's academic at this point; Ramsey's not going to win anyway, he'll just go down as one of the most lowlife neanderthal morons to ever mount a serious campaign for governor in Tennessee. Looks like you're the one getting the boot, Ron.
"Tennessee appears well on its way to being the most "Fox-ified" state in the union. I'm so proud."
Nah, as long as Jindall is governor of Louisiana, they'll have the crown
Given the level of idiocy already demonstrated in this race, how has this guy flown under the "goobernatorial" radar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hvaeHllwtw…
How can you not support someone who wants to plant grass on vacant lots all over the state, revoke all gun registrations and end all traffic stops? Now there's a platform anyone can be proud to run on. Best of all, he's a Republican.
ELECT BASIL MARCEAUX THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF TENNESSEE!
I would suspect that Bruce is only opposed to him because 20 of Tennessee Tea Parties are for him. The comment, '"Muslim" is a religion, a way of life, a nationality, or a cult, but apparently he damn sure doesn't want them folks building mosques in Tennessee and ignoring our constitution in favor of "Sharia" law.' is worthy of consideration and is not some ignorant rant as Bruce would have one believe. From one's own world view, the Muslim religion is considered an overlap of all the categories Ramsey mentioned. It has components of all of those concepts. Sure, let's institute Sharia law and see how much our freedoms last. Has Bruce even read the many tenets of Sharia law? Talk about loss of freedoms; his columns would cease to exist and freedom of speech and press would be controlled to eliminate most of what Bruce writes.
Secession is a privilege against a tyrannical and unconstitutional Federal Government and Bruce makes a joke out of it. How is it being 'red-neck' to want to own a gun to defend your household against an intruder? Lastly, can Bruce site evidence where Ramsay has quoted that he 'hates' immigrants to this country? I have heard many of his comments to the tune of hating the lack of legalization of immigrants; not the persons.
Way to knock that straw man down, charles, superb. Sharia law...what a tool you are.
All this focus on islam and their buildings is distracting us from a real threat. Scientology. If you don't think Tom Cruise is planning to overthrow the government and take away our happy pills you are mistaken.
Let them build their damn mosque. I'm pretty sure our system of government and laws is strong enough to prevent the implementation of sharia law (what a stupid ass argument). I think the local Vietnamese immigrants are planning to implement a communist takeoever of the Cleveland / Poplar area. Watch out!
I, for one, live in a constant state of fear that Obama is only one Supreme Court nominee away from instituting sharia law across the country. Which, of course, is why he has nominated a woman.
Ironically, by he himself is ignoring our Constitution in favor of Biblical law, by trampling on others' freedom of religion.
I'm not sure if "Tea Bagging" is a religion, a nationality, a way of life, or a cult, but I sure as hell know that we don't want their dumbasses getting elected and enforcing "Redneck" law on the rest of us.
What's all this about sharing laws? I thought sharing was a good thing. It's very important for people to share with one another. If everybody had laws requiring sharing, think of how much better the world would be...
Oh, wait... never mind.
All of the candidates running are complete ass clowns. The commercials have all been stunning self parodies.
Herenton picked the wrong race...his crazy ramblings would fit in just fine these guys. All I have learned from these candidates' ads is: if you are a gun loving NRA member, go to a Christian church (make sure it's not too progressive), and protest in front of Planned Parenthood, you are a fit gubernatorial candidate for TN. How is it that McWherter is not even viable against these guys?
Have you heard the sewage spouting from McWherter's mouth? His answer to the creationism vs science question during the debates was ever bit s bad as Wamp and Ramsey's. Hell, Haslam was the only one who meekly suggested that morons (my word, not his) "shouldn't be afraid of science." He's also made some pretty unsavory statements re gays, ensuring that he would continues TN's wonderful history of treating them as second class citizens. I frankly don't know why anyone to the left of GOP-approved talking points would support McWherter.
Just a quick question...is this Sarah Palin's extended family? ..Oh...no?? Sorry, I could have sworn....
I'm not voting for any of these deranged half-wits who use "I'll give them the boot," as a catchphrase, or a barber's chair as a place to conduct in depth political conversation with random, toothless wonders.
What winners. Remind me why I'm in Tennessee again?
Oh my God, I forgot to include my favorite lines from every single one these campaigns (George Flynn I believe has the best ones..) We're taking a STAND against those Obama and Pelosi LIBERALS, and taking that LIBERAL AGENDA out of Tennessee. Well, I'm glad to see that the rednecks in camo coveralls, and that guy you paid to act inside the tire shop agree with you. They're not racist AT ALL!
And in reference to CHG... just because you build a mosque in the 'burbs, doesn't mean everyone there is suddenly Islamic, just as when they build a Catholic church down the block, you're not forced to adopt and live a life of catholicism. Our country was founded on RELIGIOUS freedom, not ONE religion's freedom. Oh, and show me a gun owner in the midsouth who doesn't also use their weapon for the murder of animals and recreational use (yes, the gun range is considered Red to me, as well,) and I'll gladly say that they aren't a redneck...unless they have a refrigerator or recliner on the front porch of their trailer and a dog chained up in their fenceless backyard. Dial-up internet, mounted animal parts, porn in the bathroom, and fuzzy toilet covers are also disqualifiers.
I figure if you don't want Ron Ramsey's boot up your ass though, you better do as he says...
..I think I'd rather wait while bending over...
WHEN will TN become a progressive state? Oh, that's right! Probably when Palin and Marceaux win that 2012 election I just bought my cafepress thong underwear for...
They strap bombs on their own children to kill maybe 2 or 3 of our guys.Their 'religion' instructs them to kill everyone that isn't muslim.No one wants to admit it,but it's the truth.
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