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Hoist on their own petards LiberalEsto Jul 2012 #1
Couldn't happen to a dumber bunch! They won't understand the reference, though. freshwest Jul 2012 #125
GOOD one! calimary Jul 2012 #137
Oooooh, I can help! LibertyLover Jul 2012 #195
Yeah, but you can leave the anachronisms when the Rennaisance Fair is over... Loved that stuff. freshwest Jul 2012 #198
By the beard of the Prophet (saas) Berlin Expat Jul 2012 #178
Once a day? UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #188
LOL!!! Berlin Expat Jul 2012 #199
My dear Berlin Expat LibertyLover Jul 2012 #196
Outstanding! I've always Berlin Expat Jul 2012 #200
You racist (five letter word for a female dog) ChairmanAgnostic Jul 2012 #2
my female dog demands an apology DBoon Jul 2012 #57
apology sent. with tail and tongue wagging. ChairmanAgnostic Jul 2012 #98
Islam isn't a race. RadiationTherapy Jul 2012 #89
Tell that to the repigs. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2012 #185
I am going to continue advocating for more accurate language when I can. RadiationTherapy Jul 2012 #191
As I recall, some smart DUers saw this coming years ago. louis-t Jul 2012 #3
No, but now they are all Mormon, through baptism for the dead, that is siligut Jul 2012 #56
Nutcases indeed amuse bouche Jul 2012 #104
The Moonies do the same thing. xfundy Jul 2012 #157
Years ago? DECADES ago, you mean. The true reason why Righties hate social welfare BlueCaliDem Jul 2012 #58
Bwahahahahahaha! (nt) Posteritatis Jul 2012 #4
First JustAnotherGen Jul 2012 #5
"Educatin the Muslins" Rambis Jul 2012 #6
That sign is materially false pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #9
you owe me a new monitor! Danmel Jul 2012 #19
It just hit me like a bolt... pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #130
good one Roy Rolling Jul 2012 #44
That's where their argument unravels, alright pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #53
It certainly calls into question the issues looming over our nation. eom Fawke Em Jul 2012 #75
I disagree. Obama's policies closely mirror those espoused by Linen. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2012 #86
Vladimir Ilyich Linen? pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #93
Stop! Stop! Stop! MrModerate Jul 2012 #172
John Linen? rurallib Jul 2012 #208
Friend of my mother called him a muslin Rambis Jul 2012 #95
It undermines Aerows Jul 2012 #48
yer linen ... zbdent Jul 2012 #128
I'm having trouble following this thread Thor_MN Jul 2012 #134
It always pays to take the measure of a thread... pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #135
Hand-loomed morian twill mia Jul 2012 #151
What a moran! xtraxritical Jul 2012 #42
Is he three sheets to the wind, so to speak???? Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2012 #52
Heresy! Abomination! You're mixing your fabrics. TrogL Jul 2012 #67
I don't cotton to that belief. tclambert Jul 2012 #100
Nor I. I heard Obama is 60% Rayon. pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #122
What a load of crepe! pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #138
Obama half-breed muslin AlbertCat Jul 2012 #139
Oh noes! A Satin worshipper!1!! pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #142
Would that be cotton batting? It makes tblue37 Jul 2012 #154
Of course pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #162
This thread has gone off the hook Rain Mcloud Jul 2012 #143
It's 'off the hanger' pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #145
I'll be watching this issue unfold, waiting on pins and needles. Arugula Latte Jul 2012 #186
I'm totally confused LiberalFighter Jul 2012 #187
That's just Flashmann Jul 2012 #7
She is an ignorant woman.... Swede Atlanta Jul 2012 #8
Ignorant thinking our founding fathers were a bunch of religious nut jobs LynneSin Jul 2012 #10
Pardon my french here but I have to release MattBaggins Jul 2012 #11
Excellent French lesson! xfundy Jul 2012 #163
Terrible French lesson pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #165
poor thing --she voted as she was told to and SURPRISE dembotoz Jul 2012 #12
where is gomer pyle when you need him AlbertCat Jul 2012 #140
They've been pushing for years to erode the church/state separation (or pretended it doesn't exist) Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2012 #13
Oh the horror! RC Jul 2012 #63
I know!!! Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2012 #72
Did so! UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #203
I heard a clueless indvidual on a religious exboyfil Jul 2012 #14
Sometimes I wonder if uber religious fundamentalists really do live on another plane of existence. Initech Jul 2012 #115
Is there any group of people the GOP doesn't hate besides old white christian men? Cali_Democrat Jul 2012 #15
They listen to David Barton and his Smilo Jul 2012 #16
So . . . don't fund religious schools 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #17
Really, how stupid does one have to be? jberryhill Jul 2012 #18
Pretty damned stupid - LibertyLover Jul 2012 #24
That reminds of a customer at our thrift store. Odin2005 Jul 2012 #194
They are teaching that the Loch Ness Monster is real, for one thing arcane1 Jul 2012 #28
They are correct. Evolution does not exist. OTOH, campy space monsters do. See this: freshwest Jul 2012 #149
Stop it with the blasphemy. UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #204
Ms. Hodges appears to be lacking in education. lapauvre Jul 2012 #20
The article says she represents EBR and Livingston, District 64 agentS Jul 2012 #141
The rich crazies of this state NOLALady Jul 2012 #181
either very stupid or very disingenuous. HiPointDem Jul 2012 #21
the founding fathers had differing religious beliefs leftyohiolib Jul 2012 #22
Rep. Valarie Hodges voted for Madrasses to be subsidized by the State of Louisiana. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #23
This certainly BACKFIRED ... aggiesal Jul 2012 #25
I would sue any school district that taught the fundamentals of the Founding sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #26
Your tax dollars at work!!!! Grins Jul 2012 #27
oops PopYoColla Jul 2012 #29
"Wait ... what? There are other religions besides mine? Are you sure?" struggle4progress Jul 2012 #30
I guess they never thought that avebury Jul 2012 #31
Rep. Valarie Hodges voted to fund madrasas. Renew Deal Jul 2012 #32
+1 n/t southern_belle Jul 2012 #92
"Man is the only animal to have discovered the One True God.....several of them." Mark Twain Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2012 #33
i wish that i could personally laugh in this idiot's face! frylock Jul 2012 #34
Before you do that gejohnston Jul 2012 #35
I prefer Rastifarian. xtraxritical Jul 2012 #50
Church of Satan? UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #65
Mustn't forget FSM TrogL Jul 2012 #68
Dear God... UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #81
I'm fond of Pastafarian, myself. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #118
Fonda Pastafarian? ... pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #119
Cool--and insist on the cannabis sacrament! nt tblue37 Jul 2012 #156
Dumber than rocks, bags of hammers, stumps. hifiguy Jul 2012 #36
It wouldn't matter if they were nxylas Jul 2012 #123
Well, yes, any decent biography of Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and several other LibertyLover Jul 2012 #197
Dumbasses Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2012 #37
She supports teaching Deism? JHB Jul 2012 #38
Not to mention that Thomas Jefferson was a great admirer of Islam. Aristus Jul 2012 #84
The newspaper reported that she “mistakenly assumed that ‘religious’ meant ‘Christian.’” Matariki Jul 2012 #39
Once again, someone shows that their view of "freedom of religion" means... JHB Jul 2012 #40
Morons who think the only "religion" is MineralMan Jul 2012 #41
Hahahahahahahahaha I really cannot stop laughing! Firebrand Gary Jul 2012 #43
this is what happens arely staircase Jul 2012 #45
I wonder what kind of school Valarie Hodges went to Enrique Jul 2012 #46
Apaprently her parents were similarly ill-educated, since they could not even tblue37 Jul 2012 #158
... "America’s Founding Fathers’ religion, which is Christianity" ... Akoto Jul 2012 #47
He hates this shit. UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #62
"America's Founding Fathers' religion" frogmarch Jul 2012 #49
I hope Wickens, Witches, and other alternative religions open schools & use vouchers Liberal_in_LA Jul 2012 #51
Your point is good. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2012 #55
lol. Thanks. I couldn't for the life of me remember how it was spelled, spelled it phonetically. Liberal_in_LA Jul 2012 #105
I can't wait for Scientology to get on the bandwagon DBoon Jul 2012 #59
scientologists would figure out a way to suck up all those vouchers! Liberal_in_LA Jul 2012 #91
This message was self-deleted by its author Marrah_G Jul 2012 #107
I want a Hindu school and a Buddhist school, dude. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2012 #54
Don't forget the Wiccan school as well. . . DinahMoeHum Jul 2012 #124
Since Wiccan is a recognized religion, I sincerely hope some clever Wiccan tblue37 Jul 2012 #153
"I do not support using public funds for teaching Islam...." LeftinOH Jul 2012 #60
I believe that if a parent wants to send their child to a religious school, then that is their right AJTheMan Jul 2012 #61
The government already funds a child's education it's called public education. Any child may attend retread Jul 2012 #101
You don't believe in Separation of Church and State do you? 4lbs Jul 2012 #170
This reminds me of when Texas banned ALL marriage. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #64
The irony is so delicious I think I'll have seconds... truebrit71 Jul 2012 #66
This proves what idiots these conservatives are. JDPriestly Jul 2012 #69
Civics 101 should be required for any office holder. Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #70
Double edged sword JohnnyRingo Jul 2012 #71
Too bad the school she went to didn't teach EC Jul 2012 #73
Well, Texas xxqqqzme Jul 2012 #74
Is Oral Roberts Hispanic? Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2012 #111
You're thinking of Órale Roberts pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #113
lol. Iggo Jul 2012 #182
What do you expect when you're ignorant and that stupid, Valarie? Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2012 #76
hahaha They always think it'll mean only THEIR BRAND of Christianity obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #77
This is Romney's party faithful Deb Jul 2012 #78
The Law of Unintended Consequences strikes again. Snarkoleptic Jul 2012 #79
L O frikkin L!!! MNBrewer Jul 2012 #80
so good I need a cigarette.. TeamPooka Jul 2012 #82
And, most of the Founding Fathers were Deists obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #83
More than a few of the Founders were also Masons. hifiguy Jul 2012 #99
Your tax dollars support her whiney teabaggin' ass! muntrv Jul 2012 #85
"Rep. Valarie Hodges is FUNDING TERROISTS!!!!!" W T F Jul 2012 #87
Okay, this "scandal" isn't really about bigotry at its core but most will see it that way. TeamPooka Jul 2012 #88
Most hardcore bigots are dumber than a box of rocks. retread Jul 2012 #102
Wow, I'm not having a problem with this. DCKit Jul 2012 #90
Christ, save us from these fucking morons. Marr Jul 2012 #94
She used to be a professional Mime but she kept getting stuck in the imaginary box TeamPooka Jul 2012 #96
Idiot. Solly Mack Jul 2012 #97
The word God is not in the Constitution. ErikJ Jul 2012 #103
Well said, especially this: VWolf Jul 2012 #177
Good god the Republicans are electing some shit-for-brains morons these days!! nt tpsbmam Jul 2012 #106
I don't think any religious school should get public funds Marrah_G Jul 2012 #108
This news brings a certain delight to my life. aikoaiko Jul 2012 #109
Awesome!!! n/t ejbr Jul 2012 #110
So how's that freedom of religion thing working out for ya? Initech Jul 2012 #112
Gosh, if only they could figure out how to establish a particular religion to receive vouchers tanyev Jul 2012 #114
OMG! Is Hodges a real person? I mean did a real, elected, person actually SAY that??? progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #116
You're painting with a broad brush. juajen Jul 2012 #164
You gotta love it quaker bill Jul 2012 #117
LOL! ck4829 Jul 2012 #120
Oh boy Jindal authored and signed it.... Historic NY Jul 2012 #121
That's hilarious! Eddie Haskell Jul 2012 #126
Ha Ha! Gman Jul 2012 #127
I wish I could send my kids to a Deist school at public expense. Crunchy Frog Jul 2012 #129
These people sound so stupid Politicub Jul 2012 #131
Bring on the Satanists & Mormons (n/t)!!! Paula Sims Jul 2012 #132
Another facepalm moment brought to you by the GOP. Beartracks Jul 2012 #133
Can a liberal homeschool family make up a religion to qualify? SaveAmerica Jul 2012 #136
As an ordained Priest in The Church Of The Latter Day Dude Rain Mcloud Jul 2012 #144
If you did that, she'd probably play The Eagles at top volume. mikeytherat Jul 2012 #173
" teaching the fundamentals of America’s Founding Fathers’ religion..." dflprincess Jul 2012 #146
From what we've learned from a subthread above... pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #147
Why don't these idiots EVER listen??? proud2BlibKansan Jul 2012 #148
Heeeee Haaaaawwww ....fucking Gomers. RagAss Jul 2012 #150
Blithering idiots. nt tblue37 Jul 2012 #152
Good! It came back and bit them in the ass! sueh Jul 2012 #155
God, repukes are stupid. Zoeisright Jul 2012 #159
Jindal U Akbar ! DFW Jul 2012 #160
It must hurt to be as stupid as Hodges is... Violet_Crumble Jul 2012 #161
This is beautiful. I'm honestly surprised they didn't legislate Christianity. joshcryer Jul 2012 #166
She.Can't.Be.That.Stupid. Iggo Jul 2012 #167
Yes.She.Can. Martin Eden Jul 2012 #175
I take it you haven't met or worked with politicians directly... quaker bill Jul 2012 #176
now, how on earth could they not see that coming? what on earth would make then think that other Douglas Carpenter Jul 2012 #168
dur! eShirl Jul 2012 #169
Jaw dropping stupidity mick063 Jul 2012 #171
Another empathy-impaired person who doesn't get it until it applies to her. eomer Jul 2012 #174
O MY. NOLALady Jul 2012 #179
Several people in this thread put it better than I probably can davidpdx Jul 2012 #180
She makes a great case for the need for appropriate education and critical thinking skills suffragette Jul 2012 #183
God all mighty. UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #190
Never forget that Friedman viewed the destruction of New Orleans as an "opportunity." suffragette Jul 2012 #205
Yep, just evil. UnrepentantLiberal Jul 2012 #206
Yep, that quote is spot on. suffragette Jul 2012 #207
Wait till she finds out They_Live Jul 2012 #184
Quit whining Jaizzuss freeks DonCoquixote Jul 2012 #189
Next time she should look up the definition of "religion" Jennicut Jul 2012 #192
Many early Americans were Muslims. Some were freemen, some were slaves. Some fought alfredo Jul 2012 #193
OMG It just occurred to me: Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2012 #201
she “mistakenly assumed that ‘religious’ meant ‘Christian.’” YankeyMCC Jul 2012 #202
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