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29. You're running interference for Marco Rubio in order to express your disdain

Wed Nov 21, 2012, 02:52 PM

Nov 2012

for Obama.

In this case, it meant Breitbarting Obama's original quote to leave out this part:

OBAMA: But let me just make one last point on this. I do believe in evolution. I don't think that is incompatible with Christian faith. Just as I don't think science generally is incompatible with Christian faith.

And I think that this is something that, you know, we get bogged down in. There are those who suggest that if you have a scientific bent of mind, then somehow you should reject religion. And I fundamentally disagree with that.

In fact, the more I learn about the world, the more I know about science, the more I'm amazed about the mystery of this planet and this universe. And it strengthens my faith as opposed to weakens it.

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What would your opinion be of a Senator who said this? [View all] MadHound Nov 2012 OP

This is a man who doesn't want to go to Hell. rgbecker Nov 2012 #1

My opinion would be "S/He's probably a christian." Iggo Nov 2012 #2

He'd have done it in five days, but fjords are very complicated. nt JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2012 #3

LOL. Justpat Nov 2012 #31

Not so complicated if you use fractals. MineralMan Nov 2012 #58

Probably Sen. Obama. It sounds like someone louis-t Nov 2012 #4

+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #86

I would think that that's President Obama speaking. Cute of you to play this cali Nov 2012 #5

Yeah, that was a pretty transparent attempt, wasn't it...nt SidDithers Nov 2012 #8

except much of the criticism of Rubio Enrique Nov 2012 #53

Rubio stated he supported teaching creationism without stating geek tragedy Nov 2012 #59

the GQ interview had nothing about teaching Enrique Nov 2012 #64

He mentioned the teaching of creationism in the GQ quote getting geek tragedy Nov 2012 #68

I see that now, and of course that is problematic Enrique Nov 2012 #76

Except Obama was talking about how to answer a 6 year old. geek tragedy Nov 2012 #78

Compare Rubio in 2009 to Rubio in 2012: geek tragedy Nov 2012 #75

I'd be OK with that... Gidney N Cloyd Nov 2012 #6

Keep trying...nt SidDithers Nov 2012 #7

Breitbart is dead, but people are still imitating him. geek tragedy Nov 2012 #27

You Better Believe It!!!! nt msanthrope Nov 2012 #71

Another ironic avatar Cirque du So-What Nov 2012 #88

this was a particularly weak attempt.. he phoned this one in... dionysus Nov 2012 #83

This very meme was appearing on rightwing blogs this morning, and what a coinkydink geek tragedy Nov 2012 #9

Well, at least that Senator is not a fundy. Jamastiene Nov 2012 #10

Perhaps he had this in mind. yesphan Nov 2012 #62

Well good, some of you figured it out, MadHound Nov 2012 #11

That you don't see much difference between Obama and Republicans is well established. geek tragedy Nov 2012 #12

So tell me then, specifically, how one of these faith based statements MadHound Nov 2012 #15

Did Rubio say something like this? geek tragedy Nov 2012 #20

They don't sound all that different to me Fumesucker Nov 2012 #22

Neither did I, MadHound Nov 2012 #25

The root of this argument is whether Creationism and ID should be taught cali Nov 2012 #63

So if Rubio waffles on how old the Earth is it's a plot? Fumesucker Nov 2012 #67

So if you are tyring to set up DU'ers to hate Obama as much as Rubio Sheepshank Nov 2012 #14

Actually I'm trying to show that both Obama and Rubio MadHound Nov 2012 #24

You're running interference for Marco Rubio in order to express your disdain geek tragedy Nov 2012 #29

Speaking of reading a lot into wasn't there. MadHound Nov 2012 #36

Just like we can count on you to defend Republicans if it allows you geek tragedy Nov 2012 #41

As my dear departed MiL would have told you: Phaw! cali Nov 2012 #21

I do employ critical thinking, all the time, MadHound Nov 2012 #28

The President's first name is "Barack," not "Barak" MineralMan Nov 2012 #30

Keep trying...nt SidDithers Nov 2012 #37

there's something here that's sad, alright. dionysus Nov 2012 #84

fail Whisp Nov 2012 #13

I'd say it sounds like a politician behaving like a politician slackmaster Nov 2012 #16

Thank you, MadHound Nov 2012 #18

The original poster Breitbarted Obama's full quote. geek tragedy Nov 2012 #23

Question, can you show me where Rubio's full quote was ever posted? MadHound Nov 2012 #32

So now you're actively trying to deflect criticism from Rubio. geek tragedy Nov 2012 #35

So your answer is no, you can't show me where Rubio's full quote was posted MadHound Nov 2012 #42

Spinning on behalf of Marco Rubio--you really are going the full Breitbart. geek tragedy Nov 2012 #44

Note the difference in Rubio: The Straight Story Nov 2012 #45

A quick search, full interview The Straight Story Nov 2012 #49

You know how to google, right? Google Rubio cali Nov 2012 #66

I would think that this is a parent ... surrealAmerican Nov 2012 #17

I'd say that Senator was treestar Nov 2012 #19

I'd say that Senator might be President someday. MineralMan Nov 2012 #26

He also didn't think that the context of the remarks was important. geek tragedy Nov 2012 #33

No, I figured some people would get it right away, MadHound Nov 2012 #34

I beg your pardon. MineralMan Nov 2012 #39

Nope, when I am going to dig at a person, I'll do it up front, MadHound Nov 2012 #50

OK, then. Whatever you say. MineralMan Nov 2012 #54

No problem, trying to be rational about essentially non-rational matters. elleng Nov 2012 #38

Chew on this: Obama on evolution in his own words- and some commentary about his viewpoint cali Nov 2012 #40

Another one who is continuing to make my point for me, MadHound Nov 2012 #43

Except that Rubio said he favors teaching creationism whereas Obama affirmatively geek tragedy Nov 2012 #48

Reading comprehension appears to be a problem for you along with cali Nov 2012 #57

You forgot to put "lesser of two evils" in this thread somewhere...nt SidDithers Nov 2012 #46

This person is a Christian...that is this person's explanation based on faith. Tikki Nov 2012 #47

great point Enrique Nov 2012 #51

Well, only under Andrew Breitbart scoring rules. geek tragedy Nov 2012 #52

As long as it is not his policy to ligislate his belief's, I respect his individual choice... Agnosticsherbet Nov 2012 #55

I would say "Here's a guy that doesn't have to pander to the crazies in his party" maxrandb Nov 2012 #56

The perfect follow-up question to this statement ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #60

Marco Rubio is a made man who will never be President, because he is Jeb's creation. Nuff said. graham4anything Nov 2012 #61

If you can't tell the difference between Rubio and Obama, MineralMan Nov 2012 #65

And if you completely miss the point of an OP you might be a Fumesucker Nov 2012 #69

Too much time in front of the mirror, I think, there... MineralMan Nov 2012 #72

I'm rubber and you're glue your words bounce off me and stick to you.. Fumesucker Nov 2012 #74

That Senator seems to have beliefs similar to mine. dawg Nov 2012 #70

Anyone who takes that long to answer that question should have their head examined. Initech Nov 2012 #73

My reply to that would be RandySF Nov 2012 #77

I think MR is liketoo many who call themselves Christians & have mistaken The Bible for Christianity patrice Nov 2012 #79

That's what I used to say when I was a Christian. liberalmuse Nov 2012 #80

K&R for holding up a mirror here to everyone for the commentary over the last couple days. nt Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #81

That is not even remotely what the op does. cali Nov 2012 #87

"Day" sounds like a word created by Man... kentuck Nov 2012 #82

I just never know to which version of the Bible people are referring.... solara Nov 2012 #85

Making deals with both God and The Devil lunatica Nov 2012 #89