Rush and Schakowsky vote against Christmas resolution
A longer version of this post can be found on Marathon Pundit.
From NewsMax again. This resolution was passed by the House of Representatives last week by an overwhelming vote of 401-22.
The text of the resolution read as follows:
Whereas Christmas is a national holiday celebrated on December 25; and
Whereas the Framers intended that the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States would prohibit the establishment of religion, not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialog: Now, therefore be it resolved, that the House of Representatives –
(1) Recognizes the importance of the symbols and traditions of Christmas;
(2) Strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas; and
(3) Expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions, for those who celebrate Christmas.
Those 22 who voted against the resolution were all (surprise!) Democrats. My own representative in Congress, Jan Schakowsky, along with Bobby Rush, were among the Grinches who voted against Christmas. No ho ho.
Of course, the Democrats are by their own admission, having trouble connecting with "people of faith." It's easy to understand why.
21 comments:
I would have not even voted present on this. It's none of Congress's business who, what, or how people worship or celebrate the holidays and believers don't need a resolution to be told that they can worship as they please.
What a complete waste of time for our representatives. It's pure posturing with no substance and we deserve better. The best thing about Christmas coming so soon is that it will soon pass and we can stop listening to angry tirades on the alleged war on Christmas. I'm more concerned with the real war in Iraq.
Rush and Schakowsky are a disgrace, and insensitive to people of religious belief.
And MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!
Think they will have their offices open whenever the Feds take their day off for Christmas or will they be working Monday?
It would be nice to see Rush and Schakwosky instead come out and encourage their Hollywood doners to visit our troops in the middle east and to let the stars know entertaining American Soldiers is not a political statment.
Check out this story in The Guardian.
i wonder how many of those who voted against this resolution are jewish?
duh!
Praise God for these that voted for it! It's good to know that our law-making body has not forgot God and the real reason for this season!
Not only will they be taking Christmas off. They will probably be taking an Easter break.
Next thing you know these people will be trying to say that it is not right to say that it is the year 2005 (in the year of our Lord)
Think they will have their offices open whenever the Feds take their day off for Christmas or will they be working Monday?
Cal,
Would that be time and a half or double time for the holiday pay? Booby's got house payments to make.
Isn't Rush a Christian minister?
Yes, Cal. Some of his polital donations have gone to that church, by his own admission, to that church.
The vote on this resolution was 8 days ago. If you were serious about discussing this issue, you'd have posted something at the time, wouldn't you? Instead, you wait until late Friday on the holiday weekend, when only us pathetic diehards are reading. Like the resolution itself, your post is intended only to score a cheap political point by pissing in the stockings of people you already dislike. Classy, John. Really classy
Well, anon, you gotta wonder how savvy pols get suckered into votes like this and makes such goof ball targets of themselves on Christmas eve.
Jan, Jan, Jan, Ye of little faith... It is o.k. to pray, and thank god, I was a church this Christmas, and I learned a new commandment, "Thy shalt not steal",
Jan bring the family, you might learn something. Patrick D. McDonough.
Anon. above Bill. Thanks for the compliment about my cunning sense of timing in this post. The truth falls a bit short of your expections--although I was aware of the debate on the resolution, I had been unable to find a roll call on this vote until I found it on this blog, http://ngh3.blogspot.com, and then this NewsMax article that came out the next day. Again, thanks for the compliment, as a Republican, I'm accustomed to having my intellegence quetioned.
Merry Christmas!!!!! And good tidings to all men (and women.)
' Rush and Schakowsky are a disgrace, and insensitive to people of religious belief. '
Actually, seems to me these two reps were voting gracefully and sensitively to represent people of ALL religious beliefs, rather than only us JudaeoChristian-types.
As a constituent of Schakowsky's, I'd rather she concentrate on serious issues -- those that have a real-life, daily impact on people with real-life, daily needs. And while I'd never claim to speak for Them, I've got a sneaking suspicion that's what Jesus & Yahweh would want, too. Or so my Bible hints.
In Schakowsky's case, it might be a bit understandable, given the fact that her spouse was supoosed to have been sentenced (to a probable stint in federal prison) the week before Christmas. Except that the scheduled date for Bob Creamer's (Schakowsky's spouse) sentencing came and went on December 21 without any word. Was the judge ill? Does anyone know what the apparent delay was all about?
In any case, I suspect it may be somewhat natural for someone not to vote for a resolution expressing tydings and joy under such circumstances.
Yes. I am sure the framers would be proud that the -ahem- People's House, having gotten their own house in order and resolved every other piece of important business, took the time to draft a piece of fluff political legislation specifically so that next year, the ethically challenged party in power could appeal to the basest instincts of the American public by campaigning on the premise that "WE may be continually abusing our power...but THEY voted against Christmas."
Whatever.
It is unfortunate that another alleged Conservative has turned into a big government liberal.
When Sen. Clinton claimed that it took a village to raise a child, she was mocked by alleged conservatives, who claimed that raising a child is the obligation of the parents.
Now John Ruberry has told us that his church and his parents skills are in such complete failure that he needs the government to teach his children about Christmas.
I disagree with Mr. Ruberry. I believe that children should learn religion in church and at home, and that at school they should learn math and history.
Uh, where in this post does it say I want my kid's school to teach her about religion?
For 2006, Skeeter, I resolve to improve my parenting skills
Thanks John.
I thought you were one of those people who wanted Christian symbols in the schools.
I stand corrected.
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