Senate candidate Al Franken accused of anti-Christian bigotry

Well I'm from Minnesota and I'm voting for Al Franken. Like hell if I care if he makes fun of religion.

I hate Norm Coleman (incumbant), and I'm not voting for him that's for sure.

Franken was a comedian... he has made jokes about a lot of things. Are we supposed to have a world without humor? The adverts paid for by the GoP in MN are a joke trying to paint him as some sort of out of control Democrat sexist / racist or something. They're hilarious.duxup

They really are, they even attack him for making porn jokes and woman jokes in his past. Hell the man was on SNL and a writer for it.

[QUOTE="duxup"]Franken was a comedian... he has made jokes about a lot of things. Are we supposed to have a world without humor? The adverts paid for by the GoP in MN are a joke trying to paint him as some sort of out of control Democrat sexist / racist or something. They're hilarious.Donkey_Puncher

They really are, they even attack him for making porn jokes and woman jokes in his past. Hell the man was on SNL and a writer for it.

Ooh that's right, they call him a pornographer too!

Coleman meanwhile promotes that he's dropping negative adverts due to the economic crisis .... because the GoP is paying for them.

anti-christian.... so what?bsman00

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it . (big suprize) not that i take any of bsman's posting serious but its a problem rampant all over these boards too. everyone pretends to be pollitically correct, yet they mock christians with no shame, no one says anthing about the disgusting monstrosities carried out by muslim extremists but when it comes to your friendly christian neighboor you would want nothing less to crucify him for his beliefs. this makes you look extremly ignorant and unintelligent, in case you thought you were being smart or cool.

Apparently Al Franken(stein) is running for senate and he has a history of mocking Christianity and in particular of insulting Catholicism. An example is when he said "isn't Cardinal O'Connor an a**hole".

What are this guy's chances of actually being Senator if he is so disrespectful towards a large portion of Americans?

JoeRatz16

Few on the left will care as proven above, but if this was Islam they be crying for his blood. Ant-Christian bigotry is not only tolerated in America but encouraged and rewarded. No wonder so many hate us! And here I thought bigotry was wrong no matter who it was against, silly me.

[QUOTE="bsman00"]anti-christian.... so what?x_Martyr_x

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it . (big suprize) not that i take any of bsman's posting serious but its a problem rampant all over these boards too. everyone pretends to be pollitically correct, yet they mock christians with no shame, no one says anthing about the disgusting monstrosities carried out by muslim extremists but when it comes to your friendly christian neighboor you would want nothing less to crucify him for his beliefs. this makes you look extremly ignorant and unintelligent, in case you thought you were being smart or cool.

This.

I fail to see how this stirs anything up. Al Franken built his career on name-calling. >_>

I fail to see how this stirs anything up. Al Franken built his career on name-calling. >_>

PannicAtack

This isn't SNL anymore. He is running for office now and it exposes what a massive bigot he is and that should never be tolerated by our public officials.

[QUOTE="JoeRatz16"]

Apparently Al Franken(stein) is running for senate and he has a history of mocking Christianity and in particular of insulting Catholicism. An example is when he said "isn't Cardinal O'Connor an a**hole".

What are this guy's chances of actually being Senator if he is so disrespectful towards a large portion of Americans?

MoonMarvel

Few on the left will care as proven above, but if this was Islam they be crying for his blood. Ant-Christian bigotry is not only tolerated in America but encouraged and rewarded. No wonder so many hate us! And here I thought bigotry was wrong no matter who it was against, silly me.

If it was islam it would probably be the muslims crying for blood. not the Dems.

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it .

x_Martyr_x

People cannot choose their ethnicity, so blaming or hating them for that is unreasonable. However people CHOOSE to be christians, something that is a choice, and like every choice in life people can criticize it.

[QUOTE="x_Martyr_x"]

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it .

Donkey_Puncher

People cannot choose their ethnicity, so blaming or hating them for that is unreasonable. However people CHOOSE to be christians, something that is a choice, and like every choice in life people can criticize it.

WRONG! Nobody should be attacked for their religious beliefs.

We need an anti-Christian in the senate. We're people too.GodLovesDead

Sarcasm I hope.

We need an anti-Christian in the senate. We're people too.GodLovesDead

America is a godly nation, to do so would be blasphemy and heresy. :evil:

[QUOTE="GodLovesDead"]We need an anti-Christian in the senate. We're people too.MoonMarvel

Sarcasm I hope.

Half and half. We don't need an anti-Christian, but we need atheists.

[QUOTE="GodLovesDead"]We need an anti-Christian in the senate. We're people too.tzar3

America is a godly nation, to do so would be blasphemy and heresy. :evil:

It would be, wouldn't it.

anti-christian.... so what?bsman00

yeah we need one in the senate, it will balance out somewhat :P

[QUOTE="Donkey_Puncher"][QUOTE="x_Martyr_x"]

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it .

MoonMarvel

People cannot choose their ethnicity, so blaming or hating them for that is unreasonable. However people CHOOSE to be christians, something that is a choice, and like every choice in life people can criticize it.

WRONG! Nobody should be attacked for their religious beliefs.

Attacked? Why not?

[QUOTE="Donkey_Puncher"][QUOTE="x_Martyr_x"]

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it .

MoonMarvel

People cannot choose their ethnicity, so blaming or hating them for that is unreasonable. However people CHOOSE to be christians, something that is a choice, and like every choice in life people can criticize it.

WRONG! Nobody should be attacked for their religious beliefs.

not even scientologist?

[QUOTE="MoonMarvel"][QUOTE="Donkey_Puncher"][QUOTE="x_Martyr_x"]

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it .

Guybrush_3

People cannot choose their ethnicity, so blaming or hating them for that is unreasonable. However people CHOOSE to be christians, something that is a choice, and like every choice in life people can criticize it.

WRONG! Nobody should be attacked for their religious beliefs.

not even scientologist?

It's their right, as long as they don't infringe on your rights let them be. And if they do infringe on your rights don't attack their religion because there are millions who don't do that, just go after them trying to force their beliefs on you. Meaning you make it clear we don't have a problem with your beliefs or religion, we are tolerant of it and support your right to believe it, but we have the right to NOT believe it and demand you stop forcing it on us. We don't want you to stop being whatever, we just want you to stop focing us to be it.

So as long as scientologists don't harm you let them be whatever they want, if it hurts them or is wrong thats their problem, not yours.

[QUOTE="MoonMarvel"]

[QUOTE="GodLovesDead"]We need an anti-Christian in the senate. We're people too.GodLovesDead

Sarcasm I hope.

Half and half. We don't need an anti-Christian, but we need atheists.

Secular. They have rights to, let them have a religion and as long as they force it on me I see no issue with it.

[QUOTE="Guybrush_3"][QUOTE="MoonMarvel"][QUOTE="Donkey_Puncher"][QUOTE="x_Martyr_x"]

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it .

MoonMarvel

People cannot choose their ethnicity, so blaming or hating them for that is unreasonable. However people CHOOSE to be christians, something that is a choice, and like every choice in life people can criticize it.

WRONG! Nobody should be attacked for their religious beliefs.

not even scientologist?

It's their right, as long as they don't infringe on your rights let them be. And if they do infringe on your rights don't attack their religion because there are millions who don't do that, just go after them trying to force their beliefs on you. Meaning you make it clear we don't have a problem with your beliefs or religion, we are tolerant of it and support your right to believe it, but we have the right to NOT believe it and demand you stop forcing it on us. We don't want you to stop being whatever, we just want you to stop focing us to be it.

So as long as scientologists don't harm you let them be whatever they want, if it hurts them or is wrong thats their problem, not yours.

so we should let them go on tricking people into giving them money? I don't think so.

[QUOTE="bsman00"]anti-christian.... so what?Hoobinator

I don't want this subject to blow up into any big proportions, but would Al Franken like it if there were virulent anti-Jewish remarks being made by senators? Would society at large stand for it?

All you need is a little respect and courtesy, it doesn't cost a penny but buys everything. And this is doubly true for those entrusted with power especially at the national level who need to look out for all their citiens within their jurisdiction.

youre making a big deal about this.

saying something like that isint "anti christian". Chill out.

"anti" is a strong word in ways, and in your way...he is not anti at all... He's just talking his feeling.

[QUOTE="MoonMarvel"][QUOTE="Guybrush_3"][QUOTE="MoonMarvel"][QUOTE="Donkey_Puncher"][QUOTE="x_Martyr_x"]

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it .

Guybrush_3

People cannot choose their ethnicity, so blaming or hating them for that is unreasonable. However people CHOOSE to be christians, something that is a choice, and like every choice in life people can criticize it.

WRONG! Nobody should be attacked for their religious beliefs.

not even scientologist?

It's their right, as long as they don't infringe on your rights let them be. And if they do infringe on your rights don't attack their religion because there are millions who don't do that, just go after them trying to force their beliefs on you. Meaning you make it clear we don't have a problem with your beliefs or religion, we are tolerant of it and support your right to believe it, but we have the right to NOT believe it and demand you stop forcing it on us. We don't want you to stop being whatever, we just want you to stop focing us to be it.

So as long as scientologists don't harm you let them be whatever they want, if it hurts them or is wrong thats their problem, not yours.

so we should let them go on tricking people into giving them money? I don't think so.

That whole post went over your head.

[QUOTE="bsman00"]anti-christian.... so what?x_Martyr_x

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of Christians everyone sees no problem in it . (big surprise) not that I take any of bsman's posting serious but its a problem rampant all over these boards too. everyone pretends to be politically correct, yet they mock Christians with no shame, no one says anything about the disgusting monstrosities carried out by Muslim extremists but when it comes to your friendly christian neighbor, you would want nothing less to crucify him for his beliefs. this makes you look extremely ignorant and unintelligent, in case you thought you were being smart or cool.

It's one of the reasons why I barely post here now and why my tolerance for people claiming to uphold standards to please the minority at the expense of the majority, is at a low.

[QUOTE="MoonMarvel"][QUOTE="JoeRatz16"]

Apparently Al Franken(stein) is running for senate and he has a history of mocking Christianity and in particular of insulting Catholicism. An example is when he said "isn't Cardinal O'Connor an a**hole".

What are this guy's chances of actually being Senator if he is so disrespectful towards a large portion of Americans?

Guybrush_3

Few on the left will care as proven above, but if this was Islam they be crying for his blood. Ant-Christian bigotry is not only tolerated in America but encouraged and rewarded. No wonder so many hate us! And here I thought bigotry was wrong no matter who it was against, silly me.

If it was islam it would probably be the muslims crying for blood. not the Dems.

You do realise you can say a lot against Islam in America nowadays and get away with it. Of course there are limits but nonetheless you should see what was being said about Obama. Keith Ellison is another one. And don't forget hate speakers like Ann Coultter.

I find it funny how many Americans still don't realise that there is plenty of discrimination and disparaging remarks made about Muslims that don't get filtered or censored at all. Go pick up tabloid newspapers for starters.

so we should let them go on tricking people into giving them money? I don't think so.

Guybrush_3

Intolerance right here.:| I don't care for Scientology but who are you to say that. If people want to give then let them.

[QUOTE="Donkey_Puncher"][QUOTE="x_Martyr_x"]

if the senator was talking bad about an ethnic race everyone would be crying bloody murder but because its bashing of christians everyone sees no problem in it .

MoonMarvel

People cannot choose their ethnicity, so blaming or hating them for that is unreasonable. However people CHOOSE to be christians, something that is a choice, and like every choice in life people can criticize it.

WRONG! Nobody should be attacked for their religious beliefs.

[QUOTE="Guybrush_3"]

so we should let them go on tricking people into giving them money? I don't think so.

Hoobinator

Intolerance right here.:| I don't care for Scientology but who are you to say that. If people want to give then let them.

Oh noes! Are people sad because some one said something bad about their beliefs.. Man sports would be so boring if we were this sensitive about people talking smack about our teams.

[QUOTE="Moon_Marvel"]

WRONG! Nobody should be attacked for their religious beliefs. Funky_Llama

Why?

Questioned? Certainly, in a manner which is actually beneficial. There should always be criticism, especially self-criticism.

Mocked, attacked, belittled, dehumanised... never. That is what I think the other poster was trying to say, but didn't have the ability to eloquently put forth such a viewpoint.

Just like in forums, coridal debate is good, slanging matches and trolling does no one any good. If there is valid criticism then put it forward in a positive way.

[QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="Guybrush_3"]

so we should let them go on tricking people into giving them money? I don't think so.

sSubZerOo

Intolerance right here.:| I don't care for Scientology but who are you to say that. If people want to give then let them.

Oh noes! Are people sad because some one said something bad about their beliefs.. Man sports would be so boring if we were this sensitive about people talking smack about our teams.

I've got nothing wrong with people who put forth their criticism in a valid manner. Constructive criticism, open debate. Not mockery or derision.

And my last post was more targetted to Guybrush_3 who was being hypocritical, he wants more tolerance for his own beliefs and yet wasn't showing the due respect for others.

[QUOTE="Funky_Llama"]Why?Hoobinator

Questioned? Certainly, in a manner which is actually beneficial. There should always be criticism, especially self-criticism.

Mocked, attacked, belittled, dehumanised... never. That is what I think the other poster was trying to say, but didn't have the ability to eloquently put forth such a viewpoint.

Just like in forums, coridal debate is good, slanging matches and trolling does no one any good. If there is valid criticism then put it forward in a positive way.

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"][QUOTE="Hoobinator"][QUOTE="Guybrush_3"]

so we should let them go on tricking people into giving them money? I don't think so.

Hoobinator

Intolerance right here.:| I don't care for Scientology but who are you to say that. If people want to give then let them.

Oh noes! Are people sad because some one said something bad about their beliefs.. Man sports would be so boring if we were this sensitive about people talking smack about our teams.

I've got nothing wrong with people who put forth their criticism in a valid manner. Constructive criticism, open debate. Not mockery or derision.

And my last post was more targetted to Guybrush_3 who was being hypocritical, he wants more tolerance for his own beliefs and yet wasn't showing the due respect for others.

Well he has a point in some respects.. I think every one should be critical to all beliefs.. But what respect should be given towards organizatiosn like West Boro Church (Cult really..)? Respect is given to the content of their message and actions they do, not because its "fair".

Well he has a point in some respects.. I think every one should be critical to all beliefs.. But what respect should be given towards organizatiosn like West Boro Church (Cult really..)? Respect is given to the content of their message and actions they do, not because its "fair".

sSubZerOo

Well to be fair every religion, race, nation and people have their fair share of wackos. It's usually best to use their own idiocy against them.

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]

Well he has a point in some respects.. I think every one should be critical to all beliefs.. But what respect should be given towards organizatiosn like West Boro Church (Cult really..)? Respect is given to the content of their message and actions they do, not because its "fair".

Hoobinator

Well to be fair every religion, race, nation and people have their fair share of wackos. It's usually best to use their own idiocy against them.

[QUOTE="Guybrush_3"]

so we should let them go on tricking people into giving them money? I don't think so.

Hoobinator

Intolerance right here.:| I don't care for Scientology but who are you to say that. If people want to give then let them.

I apologise for being intolerant of deceitful people

[QUOTE="JoeRatz16"]

An example is when he said "isn't Cardinal O'Connor an a**hole".

z4twenny

but what if cardinal o connor really is an a**hole? i can't blame the guy for making fun of christianity, i do it all the time. it'd be nice to have a country run by people instead of religion.

agreed