Philosophy

Mitt Romney just gave a speech, in which he asserted that "Freedom requires religion."  Apparently, he doesn't know either what the word "freedom" means or what the word "requires" means.  Someone should show him a dictionary.

freedom - the absence of or release from obligations
requires - impose an obligation on

"Freedom requires religion" literally means "The abscense of obligation imposes an obligation to religion."

For some reason, Republicans seem to think that people can only be free if they give up all of their freedom.  For instance, Rudy Giuliani said:

"Freedom is about authority. Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do."

discretion - freedom to act according to one's own judgment
authority - persons who exercise (administrative) control over others

Another obvious contradiction.  Then again, Republicans have a long history of arguing that A is not A.

Just when you thought Republican bigotry was at it's best, or worst, they will set out to prove you wrong.

Straight from Crooks and Liars...

See? And I knew it all along, dogmatic hatred really will save this country. You just watch and see, because the founding fathers would tell you if they were still here.
Bigoted assholes raised this country from nothing. They would tell you that they certainly didn't believe in religious freedom, and anyone who tells you otherwise is a Commie terrorist!

Gah, what would we do without Mr. Sali to tell us who to hate, and why?!

And don't you like the semi-threat there at the end? Kind of reminds me of the nice things these nice people would tell you, too.

Man, Isn't the world of conservatism just awesome! Anyone you wanna hate, and they'll give you a reason, and back it up with the bible! Almost breath-taking, huh?

I've spoken before of the ironies of the Pro-Life movement. People grouped to protect a single embryonic cell even if it's on the fast track to the dumpster even if it would save lives; Yet, will willingly send men off to die in an illogical war day after day and staunchly defend their continued presence there.
People so contradictory that will defend an unborn fetus to points of fanaticism, yet they will publish the names of doctors who perform abortions and label them murderers encouraging others to end his life, as ending the life of a murderer isn't a sin.

From that same camp of ideological, hypocritical fanatics:

Source

According to the results of large cross-sectional survey of US medical practitioners, Atheist doctors are more likely to care for the poor than are Religious ones.

Words such as Humorous, Disgusting, Hypocritical come to mind when I hear that. They will preach day and night about Jebus, kill other living human beings because they are "Baby Killing Abortionists", and will refuse to care for other human beings because they can't get paid?

Really? I mean, Really. This is the moral ground you all purport to stand on?

We all know that Atheists are thought of as the "most distrusted" cultural group in America. What sickens me is that most people don't even know who is an atheist and who isn't. I'm sure they'd be VERY surprised to find out some of their respected acquaintances and co-workers are atheist. For instance, most people at work don't know that I'm an atheist. It's not because I am not open about it, it's because no one asked what my religious beliefs are. Should someone ask, I'd be more than happy to say that I have no religious beliefs whatsoever, and I do not believe in a personal god.

I don't, however, tout it around with a 12-inch "I'm an atheist" pendant hanging from a thick gold chain. I don't have an atheist handbook in my cubicle. I don't send anti-religious e-mail forwards. I don't ever "thank evolution" for good things that happen to me. I don't ask people what their personal beliefs are. I don't tell anyone that their personal beliefs are wrong or immoral, even though most of them are. I don't point out the hypocrisy of the Bible. I don't state my anger at the general public's malaise for rational thought and personal responsibility. I don't open my mouth about any of this unless asked.

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October 18th, 2004, Arther Shelton murdered his friend and roommate, Larry Hooper, because he believed that Mr. Hooper was the devil, and even claimed to have seen smoke and fire come from Larry's eyes, which is when he knew Larry was the devil.
The prosecution was asking for full on 1st degree murder, 25-45 years. The defense pleaded, both during the verdict and the sentencing, for a not guilty by reason of insanity.
Mr. Shelton, 50 years old at the time, was found guilty of second-degree murder with mental illness and sentenced to 25-45 years of prison time, and wouldn't be eligible for parole for 25 years.

And it gets worse from there. At the trial, the family of Shelton proved that they are just as crazy as their guilty relative.

Did you hear?! It's now official. Jews not only fabricated the Holocaust, but now we find out that they're behind evolution as well.

I truly hate it when I hear that Christians are 'persecuted'. Mainly because it's a whole bunch of BS. But, when we have arrived at the point that a Republican Congressman can make such blatant fabrications about another religious group, is a point that's far beyond help.