So did they ask Dolan or did he invite himself?

[sibelian]

I think in terms of narratives, particularly on-line narratives, it is very significant that the truth is known. I think it matters.

[justiceischeap]

1. Either way, they should have said, thank you, no. nt

[Dawson Leery]

2. He offered only after he made the first offer to the GOP.

St. Timothy of New York, one of the many "patron saints" of child molesters, had to save face and offer to give a prayer at the GOP to negate the perception/fact that he is a shill for political conservatives.

[William769]

3. Does not matter.

He was given the opportunity to spew his venom.

And to people who think it does not matter, it's just one of the things wrong with society on what equality means.

At this point I will leave it to ignorance, but that will only work for a short time.

[mysuzuki2]

4. Either way, it was a mistake to allow him to speak.

Seems to me they could have found a far better prominent Catholic to speak.

[AngryOldDem]

5. I'm thinking it was some kind of quid pro quo.

Conservative Catholics have been upset that Obama has been invited to New York's Al Smith Dinner. I'm thinking inviting Dolan to the convention was a way of trying to calm waters. Quite frankly, I wouldn't have bothered, given the general attitude of conservative Catholics toward Obama. They would not vote for him even if he were Christ incarnate.