Rick Santorum - PA Senator

[richlevy]

I saw some of his statments about liberals, or more specifically liberalism being responsible for child abuse by priests in Boston.

It is startling that those in the media and academia appear most disturbed by this aberrant behavior, since they have zealously promoted moral relativism by sanctioning "private" moral matters such as alternative lifestyles. Priests, like all of us, are affected by culture. When the culture is sick, every element in it becomes infected. While it is no excuse for this scandal, it is no surprise that Boston, a seat of academic, political and cultural liberalism in America, lies at the center of the storm.

Actually, in a way he might be right. Liberals are more likely than some conservatives to blindly question authority, so that makes them more likely not to let the subject drop. Liberals did not cause the problem, but they were most likely the ones who forced the issue into the open.

My picture of an investigation into clergy child abuse by Santorum goes something like this.

Santorum hears rumors of abuse by priests in Boston and opens investigation.
Santorum meets with Cardinal Law, possibly kisses ring.
Cardinal Law assures Santorum that such abuse is 'rare' and being investigated by church.
Santorum poses for photo opportunity with Law.
Santorum brings back signed photo and closes investigation.

[Happy Monkey]

Originally Posted by richlevy

Actually, in a way he might be right. Liberals are less likely than some conservatives to blindly question authority,

I'm guessing you meant more likely. Or less likely to blindly follow authority without question.

Liberals did not cause the problem, but they were most likely the ones who forced the issue into the open.

That seems to be the current Republican definition of a problem- someone brings a crime out into the open.

[richlevy]

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I'm guessing you meant more likely. Or less likely to blindly follow authority without question.That seems to be the current Republican definition of a problem- someone brings a crime out into the open.

Mea culpa. I did mean 'more likely'. Blind obedience is not a good attribute in someone who is supposed to be representing the interests of a diverse group of constituents.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Well, you see, that's the problem. It's almost impossible to represent a bunch of diverse groups.
That's why we must hammer these groups into conformity. One goal, one party, one thought process, one religion and one uniform.

[tw]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

That's why we must hammer these groups into conformity. One goal, one party, one thought process, one religion and one uniform.

Sounds like a great advertising slogan. Oh.... The US Army is already using it. An Army of one.

[Spexxvet]

But who chooses? Me? ok, here are my final answers:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

... One goal,

To change or social system. Hencforth, instead of getting a handshake from a woman, I want to get oral.

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

one party,

Anything but rePUBICan

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

one thought process

Rational

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

one religion

Zen Buddhism

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

one uniform.

Women: tube top and Daisey Dukes
Men: ice skates, lime green leisure suit, puffy shirt, Native American Chief's headress

[xoxoxoBruce]

You'll get me in a lime green leisure suit when you pry my cold dead hands.......