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cbayer

(146,218 posts)
1. I find this choice very confusing. Not from her point of view - she's
Fri May 4, 2012, 07:06 PM
May 2012

going to get paid to say whatever the organization that hires her wants her to say. It won't be the first time for her, I would guess.

But why did they pick her?

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
2. I have no idea why rug is so infatuated with this group's hiring of a particular lobbyist.
Fri May 4, 2012, 07:09 PM
May 2012

I would imagine any lobbyist is hired for two things:

1) Their rolodex.
2) Their rapport with legislators.

Regardless of her personal political views, she supports secularism, and has both of the above.

I'm just fascinated why this is such a big deal to some.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
5. But it would seem that this organization would want to lobby
Fri May 4, 2012, 07:16 PM
May 2012

those who are likely to write and sponsor legislation for their causes.

Her rolodex and the legislators that she has rapport with seem the least likely to fall within that realm.

It's just very curious.

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
9. Again, secularism is an issue that crosses parties.
Fri May 4, 2012, 07:21 PM
May 2012

Like abortion rights. NARAL supports Republican candidates who are pro-choice.

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
4. Professor Myers is entitled to his opinion, as are all of us.
Fri May 4, 2012, 07:12 PM
May 2012

Oh wait, did you think we are supposed to fall rank-and-file behind him? Hehe, that's funny.

I, like Myers and many other prominent freethinkers, am a bit curious about this pick but fail to see why you think it's some crushing blow against progressive atheists.

 

orpupilofnature57

(15,472 posts)
6. I'm a Christian ,She's Bill Bennett
Fri May 4, 2012, 07:17 PM
May 2012

And Jesus was the first one to support secular government , like Mr.' I've Been it ' , She's working the Problem for all she can Milk out of it.Separation of Church and State was sabotaged by Trickie Dick and Ray-Guns , Poppy and that Squint eyed holder of the esteemed award ' Worst Ever ' and his pal Kkkarl.

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
7. Jen McCreight, progressive atheist and prominent freethinker, has this to say:
Fri May 4, 2012, 07:18 PM
May 2012
http://freethoughtblogs.com/blaghag/2012/05/controversy-comes-with-the-new-secular-coalition-for-america-executive-director/

But I’m going to give Edwina Rogers the chance to prove herself before I lay down any judgment. From this interview with Hemant Mehta at Friendly Atheist, Edwina states that she’s a non-theist who’s fully committed to the values of the SCA, and that her previous work with Republicans was mostly on economic issues. She also emphasizes that this gives us a chance to reach across the aisle and utilize allies that we have previously written off. She insists that there are Republicans out there who agree with secular values.

Again, I’m skeptical. Even if there are secret secular Republicans, they have to answer to a very religious base. But Edwina seems to have exactly the qualifications that the ED of the SCA should have, so I’m going to give her the chance to try… Unlike some commenters who are already talking about automatically pulling their support from all SCA member organizations. I’m going to refrain from a boycott until, you know, she actually does something wrong.


Gee, a fair and calm reaction. She's much less worked up than you are, rug, and she's a board member of the Secular Student Alliance, one of the SCA's member groups.

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
14. He is the official spokesperson for the religious organization that you belong to and support.
Fri May 4, 2012, 07:34 PM
May 2012

If you aren't upset about what he has said, why should I be about Ms. Rogers, when I don't even belong to the SCA?

 

Goblinmonger

(22,340 posts)
19. Claiming something is a fallacy
Sat May 5, 2012, 01:30 PM
May 2012

does not make it one.

You are complaining about the leadership of an organization. What say you about the asshole that runs your organization?

dimbear

(6,271 posts)
8. Be sure to read thru to the comments. Priceless.
Fri May 4, 2012, 07:20 PM
May 2012

Hiring Humbert Humbert to look after the kiddies.....

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