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Title: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 14, 2010, 08:31:34 PM
First, Sarah Palin was lambasted (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/max-blumenthal/the-witch-hunter-anoints_b_128805.html) for courting the witch-hunter vote.

Then, Christine O'Donnell was mocked (http://gawker.com/5641653/christine-odonnell-was-a-teen-witch) for being too friendly with witches.

And now this (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/10/13/michelle_obama_it_means_the_world_that_there_are_prayer_circles_out_there.html): Michelle Obama thanks "prayer circles" for "keeping the spirits clean around us."

To be honest, I'm not sure if that has anything to do with witchcraft. Like a full double rainbow, I'm sure it must mean something, but I don't know what.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: RoadKingLarry on October 14, 2010, 10:37:41 PM
Witchcraft: comment retracted by owner :facepalm:

Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: Tuco on October 14, 2010, 10:45:16 PM
They turned me into a newt.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: MillCreek on October 14, 2010, 10:50:19 PM
I got better.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: HankB on October 14, 2010, 11:07:36 PM
Well, Hillary used to communicate with the ghost of Eleanor Roosevelt . . .
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: Gowen on October 14, 2010, 11:08:05 PM
I really think that Sara should next court the Van Helsing/Buffy vote next.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: S. Williamson on October 14, 2010, 11:33:32 PM
If a Wiccan was attempting to become canonized within the Catholic church, or become the Pope, I would oppose such a move.

If they're the best candidate running for a governmental office, though, their religion doesn't bother me.

Same thing goes for actors and musicians spouting nonsense about their political beliefs.  I pay them for their entertainment value, not their stance.  I like U2's music, but I almost never agree with their political motives.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 14, 2010, 11:38:23 PM
But seriously, where does she get this stuff about "keeping spirits clean"?   ???
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: TommyGunn on October 15, 2010, 12:18:58 AM
But seriously, where does she get this stuff about "keeping spirits clean"?   ???

She doesn't water-down her Jack Daniel's ............ ;/ [popcorn]
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: Gowen on October 15, 2010, 12:27:44 AM
But seriously, where does she get this stuff about "keeping spirits clean"?   ???

Maybe she means that they now only serve neat drinks.

This is contrasted with a drink served neat – a single, unmixed liquor served without any water, ice, or other mixer.[2] Neat drinks and rocks drinks are often served in a rocks glass but may be served in a shot glass or cocktail glass.

p.s. Tommy you beat me to it.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: Harold Tuttle on October 15, 2010, 11:38:05 AM
didn't you know that the halliburton weather machine is powered by un clean spirits?
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: BrokenPaw on October 15, 2010, 11:46:05 AM
Witchcraft: Absolute crap perpetuated by morons. :facepalm:

RKL,

Some of what members of my congregation do is considered witchcraft (depending upon whose definition you use).  Some of what I do as part of my religious/philosophical path is considered witchcraft (again, depending upon whose definition you use).

Everyone's belief system is malarkey to someone.  I would appreciate it if your derision of me and mine were at least civil in tone.

And since you don't know what we do, you speak from a place of ignorance.

-BP
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: MechAg94 on October 15, 2010, 11:48:26 AM
On the first two, I think people are going to attack the opposition for anything they can get their hands on.

On the last, I don't know what to think.  The commentary I heard was questions where that stuff can be found in Christianity.

On politics in general, there are so many Christians that have beliefs I consider questionable or who have no problem with lying, cheating, and stealing that I don't really pay much attention to religious convictions.  If I can trust the person to do what they say they are going to do, I can probably support them.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: MechAg94 on October 15, 2010, 11:52:18 AM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/richard-adams-blog/2010/oct/13/bill-brady-dog-pat-quinn-illinois-governor-election

Not witchcraft, but pretty much the same thing as the first two mentioned above. 
"This Republican wants to kill your dog"
http://www.buzzbox.com/news/2010-10-13/bill-brady:dog/?clusterId=2136447

The videos are blocked here so I don't know if they are on the websites.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: RevDisk on October 15, 2010, 11:57:10 AM
Witchcraft: Absolute crap perpetuated by morons. :facepalm:

I'll take the high road approach that you're talking about the MSM mud slinging.  Not, you know, the folks who practice witchcraft around here.  Anyways, if Christine O'Donnell dabbled in it when she was a teen, so what?  That's what those years are for.  Experimenting to find out who you really are.



Oh, and I hung out with BP's congregation.  Nice folks.  If you change the rituals involved, it'd be any low key tolerant religious group.  Hence why I did not participate in said rituals.  Wouldn't want them to become Khorne cultists or anything, accidentally.    =D
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: roo_ster on October 15, 2010, 12:03:06 PM
I got better.

Seems Tuco didn't.  He still looks like an old lefty reptile.  Or his icon does.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: Marnoot on October 15, 2010, 12:13:42 PM
On politics in general, there are so many Christians that have beliefs I consider questionable or who have no problem with lying, cheating, and stealing that I don't really pay much attention to religious convictions.  If I can trust the person to do what they say they are going to do, I can probably support them.

This. The religion of a politician is far, far down on my list of important things. Character and their actual positions on issues are far more important to me in a politician.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: roo_ster on October 15, 2010, 02:46:25 PM
I say we weigh them if someone wants to make a big ol' fuss. 

If they weigh less than a duck, burn them as witches.  If they weigh more than a duck, burn the fussbudget.

This kind of duck:
(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fanimal.discovery.com%2Fguides%2Fwild-birds%2Fgallery%2Fmallard_duck.jpg&hash=fdf9c711d10c2b35f9350290ce022101975e5414)

Not this kind of DUKW:
(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukw.com%2Fdkramp.gif&hash=df9a673cb97e4cc4ee4d0cf4ff7857391775f424)
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: lee n. field on October 15, 2010, 03:23:08 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/richard-adams-blog/2010/oct/13/bill-brady-dog-pat-quinn-illinois-governor-election

Not witchcraft, but pretty much the same thing as the first two mentioned above. 
"This Republican wants to kill your dog"
http://www.buzzbox.com/news/2010-10-13/bill-brady:dog/?clusterId=2136447

The videos are blocked here so I don't know if they are on the websites.

OH!  My! Goodness!

The Devilcrats in this state must be running scared.  That is awful.  (Yes, I'll likely be voting for Brady.)
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: Perd Hapley on October 15, 2010, 05:24:29 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/richard-adams-blog/2010/oct/13/bill-brady-dog-pat-quinn-illinois-governor-election
 
"This Republican wants to kill your dog"
http://www.buzzbox.com/news/2010-10-13/bill-brady:dog/?clusterId=2136447

Yes, the video is available, and it is win. Need moar.  :laugh:


I don't even have a TV, but even I have seen enough of the spooky-music/slow-motion/negative-photo ads. They just all look like spoofs now.
Title: Re: The politics of witchcraft
Post by: RoadKingLarry on October 15, 2010, 10:28:42 PM
Out of respect for my fellow forum members I have retracted my previous comment.