"I have nothing against atheists ... It’s purely political."

[essentialsaltes]

Ian Thomas ran for the school board in somewhere-or-other. He's 22 and a recent college grad with a degree in biology. He also has an "I’m Proud to be an Atheist" bumper sticker on his car.

A political opponent sent a "Dear Neighbors" e-mail out, right before Election Day: "I want to be sure that you are aware that the Democratic ticket has aligned themselves with a devout atheist with (a) pro-atheistic bumper sticker on his car and writes pro-atheist letters to the editor."

Well, I guess this is only fair and reasonable, since the secular majority that dominates the country are always alerting people to candidates who have a Star of David or an ichthys fish on their cars.

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[nephthys510.livejournal.com]

Well, I guess this is only fair and reasonable, since the secular majority that dominates the country are always alerting people to candidates who have a Star of David or an ichthys fish on their cars.

Did I miss the sarcasm tags? I don't think I have ever heard an opponent smear someone by ratting them out as a Jew or a Christian. in fact, the 2004 election was "I'm more Christian than that other guy".

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In a shitty mood, so I may not be quick to pick up subtleties

[kroton1.livejournal.com]

Religion and politics should have stayed on two different planets. This annoys the crap out me.