http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/ The voice of Clarksville, Tennessee Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:33:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-5607 Debbie Boen Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:32:12 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/#comment-5607 Thanks so much! I make a picture in my mind about things like the word, Muslim, Islamic, and no matter what is said later, that picture still sticks in my mind; defining, judging. The "tool" of putting out words to form pictures in people's minds that they will not change is being used successfully in negative campaigns. I appreciate more attention and your wise words, humor even, on the subject. Thanks so much!
I make a picture in my mind about things like the word, Muslim, Islamic, and no matter what is said later, that picture still sticks in my mind; defining, judging. The “tool” of putting out words to form pictures in people’s minds that they will not change is being used successfully in negative campaigns. I appreciate more attention and your wise words, humor even, on the subject.

]]> http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-5584 James Butler Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:20:16 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/#comment-5584 I'd like to clear a few things up momentarily regarding comments by Debbie and Scott. I personally do not care if Obama's heritage is Islamic or Purple Fudgetopian Worshipers of the Pink Unicorn from planet Chiron in the Andromeda Galaxy (yes, I know that's absurd but I am trying to make a point here). The point of the sentence in question was that the candidates referenced have been criticised in the past over those things, which do not accurately or adequately define them or their politics. IE the point was that Obama's heritage is part of who he is, but it hardly defines how he would run the country, which is what we should be focusing on here. I’d like to clear a few things up momentarily regarding comments by Debbie and Scott. I personally do not care if Obama’s heritage is Islamic or Purple Fudgetopian Worshipers of the Pink Unicorn from planet Chiron in the Andromeda Galaxy (yes, I know that’s absurd but I am trying to make a point here). The point of the sentence in question was that the candidates referenced have been criticised in the past over those things, which do not accurately or adequately define them or their politics. IE the point was that Obama’s heritage is part of who he is, but it hardly defines how he would run the country, which is what we should be focusing on here.

]]> http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-5578 Scott Beasley Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:54:37 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/#comment-5578 Obama DOES have an Islamic heritage. His father was Muslim. The question is does that matter or define who he is? The answer is no, he is Church of Christ for those of you who do not know. One's religion doesn't define who you are(unless you're Huckabee!) That's about the only thing I disagree with the Huckster regarding. Great article. It sums up the stances on abortion each candidate takes and does so responsibly without bias. I must say, I saw the title and was eagerly awaiting some liberal propaganda to dismantle, but this was a well thought out and informative article. Obama DOES have an Islamic heritage. His father was Muslim. The question is does that matter or define who he is? The answer is no, he is Church of Christ for those of you who do not know. One’s religion doesn’t define who you are(unless you’re Huckabee!) That’s about the only thing I disagree with the Huckster regarding. Great article. It sums up the stances on abortion each candidate takes and does so responsibly without bias. I must say, I saw the title and was eagerly awaiting some liberal propaganda to dismantle, but this was a well thought out and informative article.

]]> http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-5570 Pro-Choice News Round-Up : The Curvature Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:18:24 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/#comment-5570 [...] lastly, I came across this article about the presidential candidates’ views on abortion, and learned a few disturbing things about Hillary Clinton. I always knew that her views on [...] [...] lastly, I came across this article about the presidential candidates’ views on abortion, and learned a few disturbing things about Hillary Clinton. I always knew that her views on [...]

]]> http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/comment-page-1/#comment-5568 Debbie Boen Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:32:33 +0000 http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/01/14/candidates-on-the-issues-introduction-and-abortion/#comment-5568 James, you make it sound like Obama does have an Islamic heritage. Since that lie has been put out there to discredit him, and you used that in your story, I question the integrity of your whole story. Sorry, it's a trust and integrity thing. James, you make it sound like Obama does have an Islamic heritage. Since that lie has been put out there to discredit him, and you used that in your story, I question the integrity of your whole story. Sorry, it’s a trust and integrity thing.

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