On Thursday, First Lady Michelle Obama tried to make the case to an African-American audience that Jesus Christ was a community organizer, like her husband. Speaking at a conference of the AME church in Nashville, Ms. Obama was attempting to increase the volunteer effort for her husband’s Presidential campaign.
During her remarks, Ms. Obama stated:
“It’s kind of like church. Our faith journey isn’t just about showing up on Sunday for a good sermon and good music and a good meal. It’s about what we do Monday through Saturday as well, especially in those quiet moments, when the spotlight’s not on us, and we’re making those daily choices about how to live our lives.
“We see that in the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus didn’t limit his ministry to the four walls of the church,” she said. “He was out there fighting injustice and speaking truth to power every single day. He was out there spreading a message of grace and redemption to the least, the last, and the lost. And our charge is to find Him everywhere, every day by how we live our lives.”
Obama added, “…(citizenship is) not a once-a-week kind of deal. Democracy is also an everyday activity. And being an engaged citizen should once again be a daily part of our lives… (This involves) the tireless, the thankless, relentless work of making change, you know, the phone-calling, letter-writing, door-knocking, meeting-planning kind of work.”
Since entering the White House, Ms. Obama has rarely attended church. However, this campaign strategy seems geared to increase enthusiasm for her husband, who has done little or nothing for this, his most loyal constituency. Unemployment is much higher among African-Americans than in any other demographic group, which places many of them in perilous economic straits. It is obvious that without a large turnout by African-Americans in November, his likelihood of winning many Rust Belt states will be measurably reduced.
Following her Nashville appearance, Ms. Obama then went to Memphis, where she tried to raise money from a number of Democratic wealthy individuals.
June 30th, 2012 at 9:15 am
What is the controversial part of what she said exactly?
June 30th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Nothing Whatsoever . . . . . Me
Check Out her Dyke Girlfrind just to the right
of her ample hip.
June 30th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Why do these women seem to be so Obsessed with
Caucasian Hair ?
OH ! The Torturous Chemical Treatments.
The Grave Ecological Implications
The Self-Loathing witnessed by
Impressionable young Girls.
Is there some Deep-Seated Racism at work,
here ? . . . . . . . . Me ?
June 30th, 2012 at 10:00 am
They they go comparing the president to Jesus again. OMG these Obama’s are egomaniacs and liberals are too stupid to know it.
June 30th, 2012 at 11:43 am
How long does it take you to come with those “summary one-liners” McCain?
“Just another example of [XXXXXXXX]. Just goes to show that liberals are [XXXXXXXXX].”
You’re like the Far Right Color Man just popping in for some unsolicited, uninspired hackity hack wrap up that says nothing.
I bet you could write vapid fortune cookie messages. Would that be your first real job?
June 30th, 2012 at 11:46 am
I’ve been to Nashville many times.
Besides country music,the biggest industry is bible printing. Moo had to get her twang down to reach the crowd as the smell of greasy chicken and gravy waffled through the air.
Take Out Anyone?
LMAO
June 30th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Does that mean Jesus was funded by ACORN, too?
June 30th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Yes Jesus was a socialist funded by Acorn who wanted to steal from the rich and give it all to the poor so only a few people in society would actually have to work for a living. Liberal doctrine is in the bible, don’t you know.
June 30th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
esus was a community organizer “TOO” ?
Then I’ll assume Jerusalem established the first Planned Parenthood Center
Yeah, I live a community thats pretty organized itself.
But we’re not all supporting mob rule of the island. Or the Genocide of one people.
Jesus was of the belief to share “willingly” as opposed to force.
Me , you’re so much fun.
I’m gonna start nationwide distribution of fortune cookies that say “ME” sleep on the wet spot”
In dedication to “ME”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Gee3THtb8
June 30th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
“ME”
You’re like the Far Right Color Man just popping in for some unsolicited, uninspired hackity hack wrap up that says nothing..
Wrong idiot.
Your statement is a testament to you.
You blab more than anyone believing you’re astute but in the end we’re catatonic and glazed by some paradoxical pot meet kettle bullsht.
You’re the type of mind that thinks a sign on the road saying “Slow Children” means the hood is full of retards.
You’re the kinda fckin idiot I’d chew a hole thru if you were here.
Pi$$ of the Earth stuck on stupid thinking the whole world is obligated to understand you.
Try to understand others as opposed to expecting everyone to understand you.
It makes life so much more enjoyable.
Take it from someone who used to be just like you. I’m still a ass hole, just not a miserable one
June 30th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
It would not surprize me to see moonbats (SEIU/ACORN) wearing “WWOD” bracelets soon…
July 1st, 2012 at 4:42 am
Next thing ya know, Mooch-hell will say Jesus is just like Robin Hood, complete with a mask, a funny feathered hat and a bow and arrow set. Or how about Jesus being like the ‘Blind Sheikh’, Omar Abdel-Rahman. Another hero of the Obama family.
July 1st, 2012 at 7:10 am
Its hard to make a super hero out of a turd.
The cape keeps falling around its ankles
July 3rd, 2012 at 7:20 am
This is just another stanza to add to the new version/incarnation of Shelley’s classic poem:
Ozymandias-on-the-Potomac
Looking forward to a fitting, final “legacy” of two trunkless legs of stone standing alone in the blowing sands of November’s post-election results.
July 3rd, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Jesus raised the dead, made the blind see, cured the sick, and threw the tax collector out of the temple, barry should be shaking by now.
By the way, do the obamas go to church on a weekly basis? I don’t think so! What a crock of $hit! Anything to get re-elected!
July 4th, 2012 at 7:25 am
“By the way, do the obamas go to church on a weekly basis?”
Is that important?
July 4th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Well, as far as my opinion goes, not really.
Pageantry, rituals,bunch of people,50% hypocrites, who cant sing, The Sabbath,and after 4000 years they still wont cushion the pews.
If theres any importance its to the left if he wants to draw from a devout orthodox Christian left.
Besides, after throwing Rev Wright under the bus.After 20 years of attending and worshiping a theology that damns America, hooks up with radical Farrakhan, I doubt anyone would take it seriously, even if he went to the Vatican every week.
July 4th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
“By the way, do the obamas go to church on a weekly basis?”
–Is that important?
Sure it is. Church goers are are more humble, tolerant, and caring about others. Those qualities may explain why they are historically better leaders. Just try to name one great atheist leader.
July 5th, 2012 at 4:42 am
More humble?
July 5th, 2012 at 4:46 am
For most of the 20th century it was a non-issue, except for Kennedy.
Nixon, a Quaker? Who cared?
Now a candidate has to sit down with Rick Warren?
The last thing I want is a President to make decisions based on faith. I want analysis and pragmatism.
July 5th, 2012 at 5:40 am
Buz
Our Constitution was written by mostly Christians who instilled it with many Christian values while making damn sure it resembled no theocracy such as the one many future Americans fought and died to be free of.
Either George or Ben (i forget at this moment)said; “he’d given us a republic, not a democracy, good luck” ( kinda sorta)
Dont depend on others to apply their pragmatism and anal for you.
Reason being our electorate is the only thing democratic about this country.
We run the government and think for them.
Not the other way around.
When you’ve witnessed enough random acts of kindness and common sense faith is worth applying.
Barry is not pragmatic, very anal, and has faith in no one but himself.
And look where his best thinking got us !
our Constitution was written by Christian men
July 5th, 2012 at 8:51 am
“More humble?”
Yeah.
First, theres a thing we ask for from our creator thats called ‘forgivness” which includes trying to make sure you dont do the same stupid sht all over again.
We are the most charitable altruistic people on the planet with rules of engagement humbles us in the face of choosing life as much as possible over death.
Dont confuse humble with exceptional.
Were not running around in parades bragging about anything really accept for American exceptionalism instead of being fudgepackers and faux victims.
That’s just for starters
July 5th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Buzz, were you able to come up with the name of a great atheist leader?
July 5th, 2012 at 11:19 am
You can’t really be an ‘atheist leader’, especially in the US-of-A because so many people are emotionally attached to religion. For example, let’s say there’s a model Conservative who is absolutely the epitome of the perfect conservative (loves wars, loves funneling money to the top, hates everyone who isn’t a white heterosexual male, etc – all the sh*t you guys just love) but he was an atheist. Now, let’s put someone like Rick Perry in the running with this guy – Perry would win hands-down. Conservatives especially are emotionally attached to that fairy tale.
July 5th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Jefferson, Lincoln.