Cenk Uygur: The Gay Dilemma of Barack Obama

[babylonsister]

The Gay Dilemma of Barack Obama
by Cenk Uygur | Oct 25 2007 -


Barack Obama has invited gospel music "superstar" Donnie McClurkin to perform with him this weekend in South Carolina because he needs the votes of black religious folks in that state. Donnie McClurkin claims homosexuality is a choice and if you come to him (and presumably tap your feet three times) he will help you get over (and under) this sin.

McClurkin says he was gay for 20 years but he has cured himself. Sure. Of course, no one in their right mind believes him. But the problem is religious people are not in their right mind. So, what is a politician to do?

You can't turn your back on religious voters, there are too many of them. And you can't accept their ridiculous assertions. So, politicians like Obama get caught between a rock and a hard place. There is no good answer until this country grows up and stops believing in fairy tales.

You think McClurkin is the only one in South Carolina who believes homosexuality is a sin and should be cured? Are you kidding? An overwhelming majority of the people in South Carolina believe that. And how about the people Obama is trying to appeal to in this case - Southern, black, religious folks? What do we think, about 95% of them believe that?

more...and I'm but the messenger (sticking fingers in ears)

http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/10644

[msongs]

1. that guy can make more $$$$$$$$$ if he's not gay ... anymore nt

[skepticscott]

2. It's about leadership

And if Obama wants my vote, he'd better start showing some. Leadership is not about going along with what's wrong, but standing up and insisting on what's right, without counting the cost. Obama needs to confront black homophobic fundamentalists and say very clearly "This is wrong, and you of all people should know why"

[Briar]

4. I like the way you are doing that

skepticscott. You are showing leadership. Everyone who insists on honesty and opposition to injustice from politicians are doing so. In a democracy, a majority of *us* need to demonstrate such leadership.

[Cha]

3. That's quite the article..

"Now, of course, what most people won't tell you because they are scared to death of being un-PC about this is that the Bible is full of shit. It also says you can sell people off to slavery, as long as they are not Israelites. Eating shrimp is also an abomination to God (God is one finicky dude). There are dozens of offenses that get you stoned to death in the Bible including cursing at your parents, mixing the wrong types of cloths or plants ... and adultery."