Heart-ache: James Dobson says Fred! isn’t a Christian
posted at 2:17 pm on March 28, 2007 by Allahpundit
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Or not his kind of Christian or not Christian “enough” or whatever. It’s this sort of thing that led me to support McCain, enthusiastically, in 2000.
Focus on the Family founder James Dobson appeared to throw cold water on a possible presidential bid by former Sen. Fred Thompson while praising former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who is also weighing a presidential run, in a phone interview Tuesday.
“Everyone knows he’s conservative and has come out strongly for the things that the pro-family movement stands for,” Dobson said of Thompson. “[But] I don’t think he’s a Christian; at least that’s my impression,” Dobson added, saying that such an impression would make it difficult for Thompson to connect with the Republican Party’s conservative Christian base and win the GOP nomination.
Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Thompson, took issue with Dobson’s characterization of the former Tennessee senator. “Thompson is indeed a Christian,” he said. “He was baptized into the Church of Christ.”
In a follow-up phone conversation, Focus on the Family spokesman Gary Schneeberger stood by Dobson’s claim. He said that, while Dobson didn’t believe Thompson to be a member of a non-Christian faith, Dobson nevertheless “has never known Thompson to be a committed Christian—someone who talks openly about his faith.”
“We use that word—Christian—to refer to people who are evangelical Christians,” Schneeberger added. “Dr. Dobson wasn’t expressing a personal opinion about his reaction to a Thompson candidacy; he was trying to ‘read the tea leaves’ about such a possibility.”
If Rudy hangs around I’ve got a feeling Dobson’s going to read those leaves again and find that social-con Fred! is Christian enough after all. Dobson’s candidate of choice appears to be Newt, but Newt ain’t getting nominated so he can either warm up to Thompson or resign himself to an Inauguration Day that looks like this:
Thought he’d see it my way.
Given the choice between supporting a Dobson-approved “Christian” candidate or supporting Fred!, the Freepers make their choice.
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I don’t think I’ll ever understand why this guy is relevant.
Ian on March 28, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Well, it’s good to see Dobson continue his campaign to make himself completely irrelevant.
Slublog on March 28, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Darn you, Ian!
Slublog on March 28, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Heh.
Ian on March 28, 2007 at 2:23 PM
Ian, I agree 1000% with you-why is Dobson relevant?
Catie96706 on March 28, 2007 at 2:23 PM
I’ve seen the man speak, and I respect him…. But with that said…
Fred! is just as much Christian as I am. And that is good enough for me. And obviously for MANY others of us.
Newt hasn’t a prayer, James. Accept it.
It will be Rudy or Fred!, I bet. (Hint: RUN FRED! RUN)
tickleddragon on March 28, 2007 at 2:23 PM
You know, I coulda just said, “ditto” to Ian. ;o)
tickleddragon on March 28, 2007 at 2:24 PM
Or if we’re really lucky, maybe both.
Slublog on March 28, 2007 at 2:24 PM
You both beat me to it… Dobson Who?
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on March 28, 2007 at 2:24 PM
Damn, Hillary looks like she could swallow a grapefruit, whole.
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on March 28, 2007 at 2:25 PM
What a crock……
You give Mr and Mrs Evangelical the choice between Billary and Fred!erator the it is Mr Thompson who flies in Marine One.
Limerick on March 28, 2007 at 2:27 PM
tickleddragon said: “Fred is just as much Christian as I am. And that is good enough for me.”
That seems to fit me and practically everybody I know and pretty well sums up the issue.
rplat on March 28, 2007 at 2:29 PM
Since when did Dobson start doing impressions?
Leave the impressions to Dana Carvey, doc. Your kind of comedy makes me madder than Robert Byrd watching The Jeffersons.
ScottMcC on March 28, 2007 at 2:30 PM
He’ll change is stripes in a heartbeat! Thompson’s leading in the GOP Bloggers March Poll by double over anyone else in the field.
Vote here: http://www.gopbloggers.org/
Dread Pirate Roberts VI on March 28, 2007 at 2:30 PM
Yep. Dobson doesn’t know what he doesn’t know. I’ve read one of his books and found very little biblical reasoning in it. It was just a bunch of pop psych.
PRCalDude on March 28, 2007 at 2:31 PM
Ian, Slu…he
iswas relevant because his parenting advice and a lot of his political stuff is sensible and biblically grounded.That was probably the last nice thing I’ll say about him. Speaking as someone who was baptized in the Church of Christ myself, he has just used up every last bit of goodwill I had for him. It’s sanctimonious jackass spokesmen like Robertson, Dobson, and Reed who are making Christian conservatism irrelevant and driving us into the arms of mushy-headed Rick Warren feelgoodism.
And the gay meth guy. Him too.
see-dubya on March 28, 2007 at 2:31 PM
Or getting ready to SuckStart a Harley!
Dread Pirate Roberts VI on March 28, 2007 at 2:32 PM
You know I like 99% of Dobson’s show. He has good guests, great topics and his show is generally very informative. Where he lost me was Terry Schiavo. Focus on the Family resorted to leftwing style ad hominems against her husband, completely obfuscating the legal arguement which was as clear cut as it gets. And as a Christian I found it odd that they did not give the husband-wife relationship its proper authority to make the lif and death decision under the law. Scriptually speaking the husband wife relationship is the strongest human relationship in the bible, second only to God’s relationship to us. Given that the parents desire would have to come second. *shrug* I thought it was very cut and dry when I looked at the legal arguement. I so despise the leftwing style tactics I have not been a regular listener since. “Good Christians” aren’t neccesarily the ones that go around proselytizing 24/7 it is possible to evangelize with everything you do, having a soapbox mentality is not neccesary or desireable. Between this statement and the Schiavo campaign, it seems that Dobson enjoys his influence.
Theworldisnotenough on March 28, 2007 at 2:34 PM
I should have emphasized “political relevance.” One good thing Dobson has done is made talking about psychiatry and issues related to it okay in the church.
His political activism, though, has been bad.
Slublog on March 28, 2007 at 2:34 PM
I have one thing to say: “Gay meth guy” is Jim Treacher’s 22nd level dark elf mage in World of Warcraft.
Google it.
ScottMcC on March 28, 2007 at 2:37 PM
What, exactly, is his role? Where does the Bible call for a psychologist? Since when did we (Christians) come to believe in self-help?
PRCalDude on March 28, 2007 at 2:37 PM
James Dobson does a great job in putting out Christian family-oriented materials, but he should stay the heck outta politics.
dalewalt on March 28, 2007 at 2:37 PM
Bad Candy says James Dobson isn’t a sharp one.
Bad Candy on March 28, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Dobson is about as useful to the conservative movement as Al Sharpton is to the liberal movement.
Clark1 on March 28, 2007 at 2:39 PM
James Dobson makes Chuck Norris cry.
see-dubya on March 28, 2007 at 2:41 PM
I think the Republican base is MOSTLY Republicans who just happen to be Christian. We may have strong ideals rooted in our religious beliefs, but we don’t vote in the name of the Lord.
I think that’s where Dobson is confused.
wryteacher on March 28, 2007 at 2:42 PM
So this guy would rather have someone who says their Christian, instead of someone who acts Christian?
To me this encapsulates the problem with the whole Christian right movement… they want WORDS, rather than WORKS…
Romeo13 on March 28, 2007 at 2:42 PM
I’m Catholic, not Evangelical, but Dr. Dobson has an extremely popular radio show that comes on every day. It would be like Rush Limbaugh endorsing a candidate.
januarius on March 28, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Are we sure this isn’t just another Internet rumor? Like the one where he wants us all to write the FCC to request them not to let Madelyne Murrey O’Hare outlaw religion?
Yeah, I know its not. Sometimes people need to learn that just shutting up is golden.
Coyote D. on March 28, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Culture is a common grace. You don’t need the Bible to govern, all you need is common sense. I’ll take an atheist with common sense anyday over a Christian with none.
PRCalDude on March 28, 2007 at 2:45 PM
We can nominate Sharpton/Jackson. Two “reverends”. Sound good?
KennyB on March 28, 2007 at 2:45 PM
Check the numbers in all the new polls! Newt’s “confession” to Dobson’s has meant absolutely nothing!
Dread Pirate Roberts VI on March 28, 2007 at 2:47 PM
OK, fine…but we use the word ‘jackass’ to refer to anyone who claims exclusive use of the word ‘Christian’ for just his own tiny little sect of Christianity.
James on March 28, 2007 at 2:47 PM
Let me be the first to say: Fred! isn’t a Jew.
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on March 28, 2007 at 2:47 PM
There are numerous problems with it. You’ve hit close to the theological mark without knowing it.
PRCalDude on March 28, 2007 at 2:48 PM
Good Lord. Shut up, Dobson. Who cares if Fred! is a Christian or not? Praising Gingrich is risky business for the guy who started Focus on the Family when Newtie has got some amazing skeletons in his closet.
Look, all that matters is Fred!’s take on conservative issues, not whether he’s a “Christian”.
This is like the “evangelicals” making a fuss over Mitt’s Mormonism.
violet on March 28, 2007 at 2:51 PM
Dobson has erred in much the same way many other evangelicals have who presume that their skills as a speaker, writer, preacher, etc. translate into political clout.
It is inherently WRONG to claim that someone isn’t a Christian if that person has never publicly stated such. You don’t know the next man’s heart. It’s even more wrong (are you still listening, Soothsayer?) to say that someone isn’t ENOUGH of a Christian, or a GOOD ENOUGH Christian.
For humans, we ought only judge a person on what they have shown the world, and even then with great care, not knowing their motivation or prior experience.
All that said, I would like nothing better than to vote for a right-minded, committed Christian for president. That means one who will obey his oath of office, serve the Constitution and the people, who will honor the majesty and significance of this nation while following his faith in God. But if there isn’t one of those available, I’ll vote for the next guy who does all of those things, and doesn’t ATTACK Christianity.
I read posts from folks who are afraid of an eventual skeleton popping out of Fred!s closet. Ok, and watch out for the elephants, just in case there’s a parade…
Would you be more afraid to vote for a man who has been nationally known of for over 35 years and seems pretty clean, or to choose from among the known adulterers on the list?
Freelancer on March 28, 2007 at 2:52 PM
I think it was Martin Luther (the 16th century reformer) who once said somtthing to the effect “I’d rather have a smart pagan leading our gov’t., than a poor Christian.”
I’m a Christian – but I don’t need to have a Christian for a person to be the leader of my nation. Christians and the gov’t. are two different things.
Dr. Gecko on March 28, 2007 at 2:54 PM
I’m starting to see things from the atheists perspective, somewhat. Though I disagree with their presuppositions, they possibly have more to fear from modern evangelicalism than evangelicals have to fear from them. Time to separate the City of God from the City of Man once again. Being a Christian involved in politics is fine, but don’t do it in a “Thus saith the Lord” manner.
PRCalDude on March 28, 2007 at 2:57 PM
In the looming battle between Fred and Dobson, my money’s definitely on Fred.
thirteen28 on March 28, 2007 at 2:58 PM
That’s a great Hillary picture. She looks like she’s ready to suck the chrome off a tow hitch. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that).
I apologize.
Matticus Finch on March 28, 2007 at 2:59 PM
Dobson can suck a zit off of my proud, Christian ass.
Misha I on March 28, 2007 at 3:03 PM
WTF is Dobson doing?
Fred! all the way.
Iblis on March 28, 2007 at 3:08 PM
LOL… yep.. Dobson vs. Fred…
Dobson… “Hallelujah brothers and sisters, this good book, rewritten and edited numerous times tells me….”
Fred… “my good buddy, GOD, said….”
Romeo13 on March 28, 2007 at 3:12 PM
Ha! Look at poor Johnny Mac! 3.9%! Dead Man Walkin’!
Also, I love polls that ask how conservative I am. They never have a category that says, “To the right of Attila the Hun.”
jaleach on March 28, 2007 at 3:15 PM
Also, Dobson ought to be careful. Fred has scanning ability, which means he can make your explode from quite a distance!
jaleach on March 28, 2007 at 3:16 PM
I have a question: Who cares what Dobson says?
amerpundit on March 28, 2007 at 3:17 PM
Well, that’s good enough for me! From here on out, I’m only voting for candidates with the James “Holier Than Thou” Dobson Seal of Christian Approval tattooed on their right butt cheek. And I reserve the right to check.
/Sarcasm off. Self-righteous jackass. I wonder how many people Dobson drives away from Christianity every time he says something stupid like this.
ReubenJCogburn on March 28, 2007 at 3:17 PM
Ooo, Ooo, We could put my former Bishop in office! He’s getting out of the slammer in about 10 years.
amerpundit on March 28, 2007 at 3:19 PM
LMAO.
amerpundit on March 28, 2007 at 3:19 PM
Man, is this the old evangelical “Catholics are not Christians” malarkey imposed on other Christians? I’m sorry some of these religious leaders are going around the bend. We are all in this together so buck up and stop acting like a pompous old fool. Pretty soon he’ll be selling health drinks like Pat Robertson…if he doesn’t already.
deedledee on March 28, 2007 at 3:23 PM
Dobson’s shinola seals it: Fred’s my guy.
Mark V. on March 28, 2007 at 3:24 PM
Dobson is not qualified to say who isn’t and who isn’t a Christian. Shame on him.
Fatrap on March 28, 2007 at 3:25 PM
Looks like the evangelical attacks on Romney are having some spillover. If the Republicans tloerate this sort of discourse, they will deserve what they get.
WasatchMan on March 28, 2007 at 3:30 PM
That’s “tolerate”, duh.
WasatchMan on March 28, 2007 at 3:31 PM
I can’t believe that in 2007 we live in a country where candidates for the highest office in the land have to out-Christian each other.
Enrique on March 28, 2007 at 3:46 PM
Sometimes you guys seriously make me want to scream.
I am a devout Catholic, but I have always admired James Dobson. He stood up for the unborn child when NO ONE was standing up for them. His organization puts out incredibly good material for families. He could have easily made millions off Focus on the Family but chose to only make a living off his more secular parenting books such as “Dare to Disipline” (which saved me from insanity when I had 4 small children) His personal life has been above reproach. His newsletters are not only very informative, but sometimes filled with such goodness and holiness they make me cry.
Should he have said that about Thompson? No. But give me a freaking break. He makes one tiny slip up and now he is relevant? I don’t think so.
I don’t like the political and religious intertwined either. I wish that it wasn’t necessary, but when liberals started forcing immoral laws down our throats (starting with the destruction of our most precious gift, our children) and now with gay marriage and a host of other things in between, it forced the religious to take a stand.
I admire Dobson for having the guts to stand up to the political powerhouse and not back down. It would have been easy for him to stay in his little religious cocoon and make lots of money off them (like SO many evangelical preachers), but he chose to take the fight to Washington. He may not always say the right thing, but at least he is fighting the good fight. Which is more than I can say for most in Washington D.C.
Rightwingsparkle on March 28, 2007 at 3:48 PM
Dobson doesn’t speak for me. The MSM constantly uses these guys to indirectly bash conservatives or hurt the cause whenever they (Dobson, Robertson, others) say something ridiculous like this. I’d vote for Newt because of his ideas, holding my nose the whole time. He was my rep in Georgia, and I had no personal respect for the man.
RW Wacko on March 28, 2007 at 3:48 PM
oops. relevant=irrelevant
Rightwingsparkle on March 28, 2007 at 3:51 PM
As a devout Catholic, Dobson doesn’t speak for me either. I go to church every Sunday, pray several times a day, read the Bible, believe in Heaven and Hell, and the whole thing. But, there is a separation between church and state, and it should stay that way. I don’t remember there being a qualification for President, that someone has to be Christian-enough, as approved or denied by a guy on a radio show.
amerpundit on March 28, 2007 at 3:53 PM
And I don’t even like Fred!.
amerpundit on March 28, 2007 at 3:54 PM
Every evangelical Christian I have known believes that it is a personal decision to be, or not be, a Christian (regardless of church affiliation.) It has nothing to do with what church’s membership list you put your name on, but on personal belief. Dobson appears to be breaking with evangelical Christianity in this regard.
Coyote D. on March 28, 2007 at 3:54 PM
I should rephrase that:
I’m not even voting for Fred!.
amerpundit on March 28, 2007 at 3:55 PM
RWS – I don’t think anyone denies the good Dobson has done and will likely continue to do in his area of expertise.
However, it is simply not his place to determine who is and who is not a Christian and then make that sort of announcement publicly.
Slublog on March 28, 2007 at 3:56 PM
Amen to that…
He can be the best guy in the world, but until he shows up on the Mount of Olives in a blaze of Glory kicking Allah’s butt… he shouldn’t be telling anyone how to vote.
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on March 28, 2007 at 3:57 PM
Slub beat me to it.
We’re not discussing Dobson’s past goods or ills. They are not relevant. His comment is uncalled for, unwarranted, and un-Christian. Unless Dobson claims to be able to peer into Fred’s heart and discern the nature of his relationship or lack thereof with the Almighty.
It’s also kind of stupid of Dobson, but that’s not terribly relevant either.
daveintexas on March 28, 2007 at 4:00 PM
Plus, this is hardly a one-time oopsie. Anyone remember this Dobson golden oldie, about federal judges?
Ah, memories.
Slublog on March 28, 2007 at 4:00 PM
Fred all the way. Dobson just needs to keep quiet some times. Wish he would have learned that by now. Fred in ‘08!
Crusader on March 28, 2007 at 4:03 PM
I’m a Catholic, who the heck are all these “Chistians” everyone is talking about?
Dobson? Nice enough guy……… tea totter.
Thompson? Sour mash and BBQ with the Mrs! I’m IN!!!
PinkyBigglesworth on March 28, 2007 at 4:03 PM
As a confused Christian myself (Dads side Baptist, Mom’s side Methodist, Sister-catholic, wife-Dharma/Reagan mix, me-keep an eye on the preacher) all I can say is…..Praise the Lord and give me a ballot!
Limerick on March 28, 2007 at 4:10 PM
Dobson is good for unborn babies and parenting.
Quit meddling with politics.
Dr. Gecko on March 28, 2007 at 4:14 PM
What I don’t get is when did Protestants decide to go against the whole point of the Reformation and choose spiritual leaders to tell them what to do and how to believe? Rejecting such leadership was the point of the Reformation. Those who want spiritual leaders need to hang it up and go back to Rome.
I really don’t get it.
rightwingprof on March 28, 2007 at 4:16 PM
I didn’t know Fred Thompson is Church of Christ. Hooray!
frankj on March 28, 2007 at 4:25 PM
RightWingSparkle: thanks for sticking up for my man Dr. Dobson! No, I don’t always agree with him, but overall he’s a great Christian leader.
As to the questions about Dobson’s political relevance, did ya’ll read to page 2 of that article?
tikvah on March 28, 2007 at 4:26 PM
there is a separation between church and state,
Tell that to LIBERALS! When the church (or faith) is attacked in the public square then then the faithful have not only a right, but an obligation to fight back! You didn’t hear the liberals complaining about Church and state when Martin Luther King Jr was PREACHING civil rights from pulpits all over the south. When a human right needs to be confronted, sometimes it’s the Church that does it. And rightly so.
and it should stay that way. I don’t remember there being a qualification for President, that someone has to be Christian-enough, as approved or denied by a guy on a radio show.
I agree. It’s isn’t a qualification for a President. But it is a qualification for some to support a man for President and Dobson and whoever else has right to make that a big part of their decision.
However, it is simply not his place to determine who is and who is not a Christian and then make that sort of announcement publicly.
I agree that it isn’t his place to determine who is and who is not a Christian, nor do I think he should have said what he said, but he is entitled to his opinion just as anyone else is.
Rightwingsparkle on March 28, 2007 at 4:27 PM
This Christian is going to be ignoring Dobson in ‘08. In fact, I sent Fred an e-mail yesterday. Subject line: Run! Fred, Run!
Secular people tend to way overestimate the horsepower of “The Jesus Machine.” Hewitt and a bunch of evangelicals are pushing Romney. Dobson is pushing Newt. I bet Fred gets the nomination.
John on March 28, 2007 at 4:29 PM
Also, tikvah makes an important point. Dobson was a major force in the 2004 election and pretending otherwise is foolhardy.
You may not agree with Dobson, you may not agree with the millions who listen to him, but they are voters just like blacks, gays, women, Doctors, Lawyers ect. And they don’t follow Dobson like sheep. Like doctors who vote for those who hold their best interest at heart, evangelical Christians look at candidates who hold their best interests at heart.
To dismiss Dobson and other honest Christians like him is not a good idea. Remember our big tent? Well, there is room for us all.
Rightwingsparkle on March 28, 2007 at 4:32 PM
He is certainly entitled to his opinion, but he’s not entitled to speak for God. Matthew 7:1,2 is just as relevant today as it was when the words were spoken.
Slublog on March 28, 2007 at 4:35 PM
Romeo 13, I think you’re right on the button, also I think this could be more about Fred’s refusal to worship Dobson than it is worshiping the all mighty.
Speakup on March 28, 2007 at 4:37 PM
Dobson is not righting off Fred. He’s just pointing out the obvious, that Fred is not an active, committed Christian. He’s a conservative, and his conservatism probably comes from his Christian upbringing, but he’s not approaching this election from an evangelical standpoint. Romney is doing more of that, couching things in terms of a Christian worldview.
There’s nothing wrong with Dobson saying what he did, except that it makes him look a bit like a Pharisee. He’s not trying to push Thompson out. I think he’s trying to goad Thompson into talking with the evangelicals, instead of simply counting on them.
spmat on March 28, 2007 at 4:38 PM
oops, *writing off Fred*
spmat on March 28, 2007 at 4:39 PM
Vote Fred Thompson! Vote Fred Thompson!
msipes on March 28, 2007 at 4:39 PM
Evangelical, Born-Again, Every-Sunday Goer, Every-Christmas Goer, Yeah-I-Was-Baptisted-Once, I don’t believe it matters one little bit….when they enter the booth, close the curtain, and pick up the ballot one thing and one thing only jumps in front…..’What will this man/woman do when a foreign leader says sit-down and shut-up’.
Limerick on March 28, 2007 at 4:40 PM
I am a devout Catholic
Then you aren’t a Christian in his eyes.
TheBigOldDog on March 28, 2007 at 4:46 PM
Here’s what we do:
We get together James Dobson, who has the divine gift of determining how Christian people are, and Debbie Schlussel, who has the divine gift of telling people what God they worship, and just let them go wild. With their powers combined people wouldn’t need to think for themselves or anything, it would be perfect.
We could just line everybody up, Schussel would go first of course, and tell everybody what religion they are. She would probably take family history and political leanings into consideration, but mostly she would just rely on her divine powers. Then, once that’s taken care of, Dobson would tell people the level of devotion that they have to said religion. He could probably even develop some sort of sliding scale…all the way from apostate to fundamentalist. It couldn’t be easier!
JaHerer22 on March 28, 2007 at 4:51 PM
He is certainly entitled to his opinion, but he’s not entitled to speak for God. Matthew 7:1,2 is just as relevant today as it was when the words were spoken.
I don’t see where he was speaking for God. He was giving his opinion on whether he thinks Thompson is a Christian or not.
I am a devout Catholic
Then you aren’t a Christian in his eyes.
TheBigOldDog on March 28, 2007 at 4:46 PM
Absolutely not true. Dobson has included Catholic writers in his newsletters and praised Pope John Paul many many times over the years. He has also praised the Catholic Church many times in it’s fight against abortion.
Rightwingsparkle on March 28, 2007 at 5:01 PM
No offense, but I’m pretty sure it’s because the Right made him so.
I like the guy pretty well as a Minister, not so much a politician.
SouthernDem on March 28, 2007 at 5:24 PM
He isn’t a politican nor does he claim to be.
Millions of Church going Christians are not involved in politics. Like many Americans, they have busy lives and don’t get into it like you and I do.
But there are issues that are important to them. They trust Dobson to outline those issues for them from a Christian perspective and give them information about a candidate from that same perspective. A perspective, I might add, they won’t get from the news.
Rightwingsparkle on March 28, 2007 at 5:29 PM
Oh, one more thing. He isn’t a minister either.
Rightwingsparkle on March 28, 2007 at 5:30 PM
He was giving his opinion on whether he thinks Thompson is a Christian or not.
Schneeberger added. “Dr. Dobson wasn’t expressing a personal opinion about his reaction to a Thompson candidacy; he was trying to ‘read the tea leaves’ about such a possibility.”
According to the FOTM spokesperson, Dobson was not expressing his personal opinion.
daveintexas on March 28, 2007 at 5:33 PM
Rightwingsparkle,
I admire your loyalty to Mr. Dobson. I too am indebted to Mr. Dobson (The Strong Willed Child opened my eyes).
However, he’s had to take things back more than a couple of times because he tends to ‘get ahead of himself’. I cringe when I hear him start to talk politically (kind of like I do with Rev. Falwell). He needs to understand that the media is looking to pounce on any missteps he may make. You can bet that they’re beating down Fred!’s door right now to get a response. They’d like nothing better than to report an Elephant implosion. He’d do well to reserve judgement on this.
Matticus Finch on March 28, 2007 at 5:36 PM
ah nevermind.. that’s a misread on my part.
As far as opinions go, in my own, it was an unconscionable statement to make, an attempt to influence his patrons, and contemptible. The truth is Dobson does not know.
daveintexas on March 28, 2007 at 5:36 PM
Faith can be a fine thing, but certain people in the big GOP tent need to take care of the plank in thine own eye when they accuse the Left of being irrational…
Halley on March 28, 2007 at 5:40 PM
Above all else, Mr. Dobson is as fallable as the rest of us. No need to quote the scripture that best speaks to this issue as I’m certain most know it by heart.
Chief1942 on March 28, 2007 at 5:43 PM
Dobson should think twice before messing with Fred!, because unlike Pat Robertson, Fred! really can leg-press 2000 lbs.
ReubenJCogburn on March 28, 2007 at 5:46 PM
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