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Drunken Irishman

(34,857 posts) Fri Jul 31, 2020, 05:37 PM Jul 2020

Does Bass' support of Scientology make her VP candidacy a non-starter? [View all]

I'm very discouraged to see she praised Scientology in 2010.

Karen Bass, Speaker Emeritus of the California State Assembly: “As a public servant, I try to do everything in my power to give a voice to the voiceless, and to guarantee that no one goes unheard. But through human rights education, we empower everyone to lift their voice and to be heard. The Church of Scientology I know has made a difference, because your Creed is a universal creed and one that speaks to all people everywhere.”

https://www.scientology.org/scientology-today/church-openings/church-of-scientology-los-angeles.html

I think that's problematic. Way more than her Castro quote.

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Does Bass' support of Scientology make her VP candidacy a non-starter? [View all] Drunken Irishman Jul 2020 OP

ugh . NRaleighLiberal Jul 2020 #1

I don't know much about it JonLP24 Jul 2020 #2

🙄 LakeArenal Jul 2020 #3

Someone else please DBoon Jul 2020 #4

Yeah, that's not good ornotna Jul 2020 #5

Wait...what the fuck? BannonsLiver Jul 2020 #6

It's more problematic Trumpocalypse Jul 2020 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author dem4decades Jul 2020 #15

Just was reading about this, the GOP would paint whackjob all over this. sunonmars Jul 2020 #8

The gop is in no position to pronounce "wackjob" marybourg Jul 2020 #21

I agree, but their position on "wack jobs" is irrelevant politically. Caliman73 Jul 2020 #40

They'll Do It Anyway ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #50

"Quack religion"? Foolacious Jul 2020 #77

You Missed My Point ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #82

Ah! I got you now, sorry. N/T Foolacious Aug 2020 #86

Why would they do that $cientology is very supportive of Trump and the GOP tenderfoot Jul 2020 #64

They will do it under the guise of a progressive SlogginThroughIt Jul 2020 #72

FWIW - Bass can go pound sand tenderfoot Jul 2020 #75

I agree! SlogginThroughIt Jul 2020 #79

I have lived near Clearwater, Florida for coming up on 24 years. rzemanfl Jul 2020 #9

A big red flag for me unc70 Jul 2020 #10

Oh shit. Yes. PCIntern Jul 2020 #11

If true, this is an absolute NO! A real deal breaker Stinky The Clown Jul 2020 #12

Its true, its on the scientology website as I wanted to check for truth, she was there and said it sunonmars Jul 2020 #13

and you trust them? Beaverhausen Jul 2020 #55

Her words are on video... PTWB Aug 2020 #87

Agree ace3csusm Jul 2020 #48

She would be a disaster. SharonClark Jul 2020 #14

+ 10000 dem4decades Jul 2020 #17

Yep. Deal-breaker for sure for me. nt Coventina Jul 2020 #16

She was Nikki28 Jul 2020 #18

She was Nikki28 Jul 2020 #19

Ugh. n/t demmiblue Jul 2020 #20

For me, yes. But then any form of irrationality, extremism, Hortensis Jul 2020 #22

It should (n/t) Spider Jerusalem Jul 2020 #23

Anybody who supports an evil cult like that doesn't even belong in public office much less 50 Shades Of Blue Jul 2020 #24

Deal Breaker. sarcasmo Jul 2020 #25

She does nothing for me, anyway, Sogo Jul 2020 #26

I have zero trust in anyone praising $cientology Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #27

Does she support her constituents or the church? Is this Republican bullshit? dem4decades Jul 2020 #28

It sure is mcar Jul 2020 #29

No doubt this came from a leak courtesy of the same old white guys as the Harris leaks. hedda_foil Jul 2020 #62

Yes. Mme. Defarge Jul 2020 #30

I Don't See How Biden Selects Bass over Kamala Harris Who To Me is More Qualified Indykatie Jul 2020 #31

Yes, it is a non-starter Bettie Jul 2020 #32

my lunch group who met yesterday in a park here so we could social distance.... a kennedy Jul 2020 #33

Bass is the anyone-but-Kamala candidate pushed by CA and Beltway Dems who don't like Harris BeyondGeography Jul 2020 #34

She should be asked outright for her current position DFW Jul 2020 #35

Scientology would be an absolute "NO" for me csziggy Jul 2020 #36

Uh oh- not clear- is she a Scientologist, or just gave a speech praising them? Nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 2020 #37

They're both disqualifying. PTWB Aug 2020 #88

It isn't as though SHE is a Scientologist. Politicians not infrequently provide "polite" praise to hlthe2b Jul 2020 #38

Yeah, fuck that shit and fuck all Scientologists. nt Codeine Jul 2020 #39

Yes. NT avebury Jul 2020 #41

This makes her a strong NO flamingdem Jul 2020 #42

Scientology is a CULT, praising any cult is problematic beachbumbob Jul 2020 #43

Definitely a problem, and disqualifying, for me. Dang. n/t moonscape Jul 2020 #44

How disappointing -- yeah, a hard no from me if she supports Co$ obamanut2012 Jul 2020 #45

Yes. Absolutely. smirkymonkey Jul 2020 #46

oof qazplm135 Jul 2020 #47

More than a little problematic hatrack Jul 2020 #49

Wow I would have never guessed. gibraltar72 Jul 2020 #51

Absolutely! rusty fender Jul 2020 #52

Yes, for sure. (nt) Paladin Jul 2020 #53

Do you have any source besides Scientology itself? Beaverhausen Jul 2020 #54

The Daily Caller originally dug it up JonLP24 Jul 2020 #59

so Daily Caller and Daily Beast quoting Scientology Beaverhausen Jul 2020 #60

I mean, there's video. Drunken Irishman Jul 2020 #68

I wouldn't put it past Scientology to do that. They have a very sophisticated propaganda network. Beaverhausen Jul 2020 #71

She hasn't denied the video. nt pnwmom Aug 2020 #90

Yep, this is a deal-breaker. Dagstead Bumwood Jul 2020 #56

She will get ripped to pieces. nt leftyladyfrommo Jul 2020 #57

It makes her a no go for me. Scientology Scumbaggery. nt Progressive Jones Jul 2020 #58

I'd still vote for Joe, of course.... Happy Hoosier Jul 2020 #61

I hope he doesn't pick her. But even if he does I will vote for Biden. MoonRiver Jul 2020 #63

Anyone who supports.... quickesst Jul 2020 #65

Oh dear. ananda Jul 2020 #66

Yes, Totally Stuart G Jul 2020 #67

Yes that combined with the Castro remark which hurts us in Florida, this makes here a less than Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #69

Yes burrowowl Jul 2020 #70

Too many non scientologists to choose from lame54 Jul 2020 #73

Yeah F that budkin Jul 2020 #74

Yes Lars39 Jul 2020 #76

I didn't think she was that strong of a contender in the first place. tinrobot Jul 2020 #78

yes SiliconValley_Dem Jul 2020 #80

Yes, I think it does Marrah_Goodman Jul 2020 #81

No friggin way is she acceptable. BSdetect Aug 2020 #83

It does give me pause and makes me prefer others n/t Tom Rinaldo Aug 2020 #84

That's a hard pass. crickets Aug 2020 #85

Much prefer Bass to Harris. ucrdem Aug 2020 #89

The VP nominee's first duty is to do no harm. nsd Aug 2020 #91

That is a problem for me. yardwork Aug 2020 #92