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Showing Original Post only (View all)Inaugural committee: 'We were not aware' of Giglio's anti-gay speech [View all]
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/inaugural-committee-denounces-pastors-anti-gay-commentsThe Presidential Inaugural Committee on Thursday issued a statement flatly denouncing anti-gay comments made by Rev. Louie Giglio, the pastor chosen to give the benediction at President Obama's second inauguration.
We were not aware of Pastor Giglios past comments at the time of his selection and they dont reflect our desire to celebrate the strength and diversity of our country at this Inaugural," said spokesperson Addie Whisenant. "Pastor Giglio was asked to deliver the benediction in large part for his leadership in combating human trafficking around the world. As we now work to select someone to deliver the benediction, we will ensure their beliefs reflect this administrations vision of inclusion and acceptance for all Americans."
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Inaugural committee: 'We were not aware' of Giglio's anti-gay speech [View all]
Newsjock
Jan 2013
OP
In the future, everything that public figures say will be instantly accessible via the internet.
MADem
Jan 2013
#32
Well, they made "the leap." I honestly wouldn't figure that someone who was on the forefront of
MADem
Jan 2013
#4
I applaud them for correcting their error, but they shouldn't be immune from criticism ....
Scuba
Jan 2013
#7
Like I said, I would have made the assumption too. How many people do you know who give a shit
MADem
Jan 2013
#10
If you can't properly vet people who are going to represent the views of the POTUS
sabrina 1
Jan 2013
#15
I am pretty clear always about what I have to say. It appears to me, based on what you
sabrina 1
Jan 2013
#43
Well you go on with your bad self then--let us know what kind of a difference you make. nt
MADem
Jan 2013
#50
You are wasting your time. Blind adoration trumps all. I am surprised she ventured out of the
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#53
I think I was the first to post on DU that Medgar Evers' widow was speaking at the inauguration
Fumesucker
Jan 2013
#47
It should be no newsflash that a Christian minister believes that homosexuality is a sin.
phleshdef
Jan 2013
#13
Really? I'll alert the gentleman at the National Cathedral, then--he'll want to adjust his POV. nt
MADem
Jan 2013
#16
I'm sorry, but is there some part of the word "most" thats difficult for you to understand?
phleshdef
Jan 2013
#19
Wow, that might the stupidest, most painfully desperate false equivalency ever.
phleshdef
Jan 2013
#27
I never tried to walk back anything. Thats a complete and utter lie and you know it.
phleshdef
Jan 2013
#31
If your subject line was 100% accurate, and you stand by it, then we have nothing to discuss.
MADem
Jan 2013
#34
You have been rude by personally insulting the intelligence of anyone reading this exchange.
phleshdef
Jan 2013
#38
Want some irony? Here's some irony- the Bible condones and codifies human trafficking.
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#41
If you're "not aware," then what are you doing on the damned inaugural committee. Just askin'.
ancianita
Jan 2013
#28
I completely agree. And the incompetence should be forgiven because they are Democrats. nm
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#52