A resolution to honor Islam and its holiday of Ramadan
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and
(2) In observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.” …
What spineless wimps. I guess it depends what your definition of “great” is. Fascism and Communism were “great” ideologies of the last century for example. The amendment passed with no votes against, although some members of congress chose to vote “present,” including 20% of Republicans. From Jihad Watch:
Joining Tancredo in his “present” vote were Republican Reps. Robert Aderholt (Ala.), Todd Akin (Mo.), Gresham Barrett (S.C.), Jo Bonner (Ala.), Mary Bono (Calif.), Paul Broun (Ga.), Ginny Brown-Waite (Fla.), Michael Burgess (Texas), Steve Buyer (Ind.), John Carter (Texas), Mike Conaway (Texas), Nathan Deal (Ga.), Terry Everett (Ala.), Mary Fallin (Okla.), Randy Forbes (Va.), Trent Franks (Ariz.), Scott Garrett (N.J.), Louie Gohmert (Texas), Virgil Goode (Va.), Kay Granger (Texas), Robin Hayes (N.C.), Sam Johnson (Texas), Jim Jordan (Ohio), Steve King (Iowa), Doug Lamborn (Colo.), Kenny Marchant (Texas), Jeff Miller (Fla.), Randy Neugebauer (Texas), Tom Price (Ga.), Mike Rogers (Ala.), Mark Souder (Ind.), Mac Thornberry (Texas), Todd Tiahrt (Kan.), Tim Walberg (Mich.), Zach Wamp (Tenn.), Dave Weldon (Fla.), Lynn Westmoreland (Ga.), Don Young (Alaska) and Bill Young (Fla.), as well as Democrat Mike McIntyre (N.C.).
Meanwhile, don’t forget to mark you calendars for :
Dang, sometimes I truly do miss being back in college. I would have had a lot of fun with this one.
I wonder what would happen if there was a resolution to honor Christianity? Not that it would happen.
pgwarner
October 10, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Look, I think this sort of grandstanding is just as stupid as you do, but a resolution honoring Christianity would be even more of a timewaster, because there’d be absolutely no point to it. I’m not talking about attempts to infuse government with Christian values, just a resolution that says, “Hey, guys, nice job!”. So the answer to your question is, “Not one damn thing”. Hell, you guys wouldn’t even really appreciate it, the best that Congress could hope for would be a minor thank you, the realistic response would be that it was just patronizing and pandering.
Wes
October 10, 2007 at 5:56 pm
My goodness Wes, what are you talking about? You obviously aren’t addressing my comment are you? Because if you are…
My point was not about if it was needed, or if it would have been appropriate. You ALWAYS miss any point I make regarding religion because of your juvenile knee-jerk attitude.
I do owe you a thank you. Though you have no clue about what I meant, you proved my point.
pgwarner
October 10, 2007 at 7:17 pm
No, I was addressing your comment. I’m saying that even if they were to do so or introduce a bill, it wouldn’t benefit anyone. Not the politicians, not the constituents, not anybody. If a group of Democrats introduced a bill tomorrow honoring Christianity, would you be appreciative or cynical?
Wes
October 10, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Has nothing to do with the resolution itself. It is the uproar it would cause.
pgwarner
October 10, 2007 at 7:40 pm
I wonder what would happen if there was a resolution to honor Christianity?
Because, obviously, America is no longer a Christian nation. I believe Congress is about to banish Christmas and Easter entirely, forcing true believers to toil through the holidays to serve their pagan masters.
Phlebas
October 10, 2007 at 7:51 pm
There wouldn’t be an uproar, though. Unless you mean an uproar from non-Christian religious groups and the far left. Which is completely parallel to the reaction going on now.
Wes
October 10, 2007 at 8:06 pm
But everybody is dodging the main point: Islam is a poorly constituted and repulsively managed religion whose net influence on humanity has been horrific. And the US House of Representatives voted to honor it. The correct vote wasn’t “present,” it was “nay.”
DFV the Scribe
October 11, 2007 at 12:15 am
I concur, my point was that so few actually voted something other than to approve it. It is amazing that not one member of Congress voted ‘nay’ at all. Not even one. And if you had been that one, you would have become the instant hero to millions. Somebody missed their chance.
Dave the Infidel Sage
October 11, 2007 at 8:55 am
Phlebas is BACK!
pgwarner
October 11, 2007 at 9:04 am
I’d love to see a Phlebas blog. Can you imagine what that would look like? The Simpsons on crack? The Daily Show on Meth? Or perhaps just an average episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia?
Dave the Infidel Sage
October 12, 2007 at 8:46 pm
LOVE It’s Always Sunny. Night Man is the best song ever.
Wes
October 13, 2007 at 5:38 am
I should say that if you didn’t see the last one, this is what I meant by Night Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82tD-NxJHF0
Wes
October 13, 2007 at 11:42 am
I must admit that episode was the inspiration for the last line of my last post. Ah, yes, Dayman, champion of the sun, and friendship. That was an instant classic in TV history. I like how he is ‘gently persuaded’ to not take the second huff out of the sock. Now that is what friends are for.
Dave the Infidel Sage
October 13, 2007 at 10:19 pm