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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio said Wednesday that Congress will act if President Obama does not reverse a controversial birth control The Ohio Republican gave a rare, heated floor speech on Wednesday and demanded the White House reverse its new rule mandating faith-based employers provide contraception coverage.
This will be a first. The Republicans Party of NO and obstruction acting on something. This is just all political ploy by the republicans.

why do politicians feel the need to push the agenda of the church?
and I'm not talking about any one politician, or any one church.
what the eff?

Tony wrote:

This will be a first. The Republicans Party of NO and obstruction acting on something. This is just all political ploy by the republicans.

"We need leadership that’s tough enough to say no when it needs to be said, and smart enough to know what government should do -- and also what it can’t do."
--Rahm Emmanuel

Johnny Boner isn't in a position to demand anything, he doesn't control "Congress." He's barely in control of the Republican rabble in the House, as far as that goes. He needs to show more respect for his President, or he'll be slapped down again and then forced out of the Speakership by his ambitious rival Cantor.

There's no reason to change this rule, and Republicans are just desperate to grab an issue and use it against the President in an election year. They don't care about Catholics OR contraception, they just want Obama out.

The Crying Orange Man is going to be crying harder when this is all done, at least if he keeps spouting this BS.

Cry, Johnny, cry!:)

It only requires insurance coverage not that anyone has to take it.

BTW, the headline is as dumb and illiterate an example of writing as I've seen on a Topix thread, and that's saying something. Who is "Bam?" Why those extra 'As' in there? Did you ever get past fourth grade in your education?

Tony wrote:

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio said Wednesday that Congress will act if President Obama does not reverse a controversial birth control The Ohio Republican gave a rare, heated floor speech on Wednesday and demanded the White House reverse its new rule mandating faith-based employers provide contraception coverage.
This will be a first. The Republicans Party of NO and obstruction acting on something. This is just all political ploy by the republicans.

Did he start crying?

tha Professor wrote:

Johnny Boner isn't in a position to demand anything, he doesn't control "Congress." He's barely in control of the Republican rabble in the House, as far as that goes. He needs to show more respect for his President, or he'll be slapped down again and then forced out of the Speakership by his ambitious rival Cantor.
There's no reason to change this rule, and Republicans are just desperate to grab an issue and use it against the President in an election year. They don't care about Catholics OR contraception, they just want Obama out.
The Crying Orange Man is going to be crying harder when this is all done, at least if he keeps spouting this BS.
Cry, Johnny, cry!:)

You've got it absolutely right!! Cantor is sporting for that job, another bonehead.

anneutral wrote:

why do politicians feel the need to push the agenda of the church?
and I'm not talking about any one politician, or any one church.
what the eff?

To get the votes

anneutral wrote:

why do politicians feel the need to push the agenda of the church?
and I'm not talking about any one politician, or any one church.
what the eff?

Politicians almost always tell people what they want to heae. Why, to stay in power and get the perks thereoff.

Now the question ... if you let a church (religious organization) apply it's beliefs to any institution will you allow Mormons, Muslims practice poligamy? Should religion be give the freedom to do anything it likes?

lily boca raton fl wrote:

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Did he start crying?

He will if he does not get his way like some little kids.

Tony wrote:

It only requires insurance coverage not that anyone has to take it.

More lefty obfuscation...

It isn't about anyone having to take contraception or the coverage; it is about government violating First Amendment religion protection. If Øbama tries to enforce the mandate, either or both of two things will happen--the Supreme Court will strike it down in a 9-0 decision and Øbama will have alienated a large swath of the Catholics that voted for him as well as many other religious voting groups.

anneutral wrote:

why do politicians feel the need to push the agenda of the church?
and I'm not talking about any one politician, or any one church.
what the eff?

Where is the ACLU pushing their Separation of Church and State.

lily boca raton fl wrote:

<quoted text> To get the votes

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Le Jimbo wrote:

<quoted text>Where is the ACLU pushing their Separation of Church and State.

the ACLU doesn't care about this.

questioner wrote:

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Politicians almost always tell people what they want to heae. Why, to stay in power and get the perks thereoff.
Now the question ... if you let a church (religious organization) apply it's beliefs to any institution will you allow Mormons, Muslims practice poligamy? Should religion be give the freedom to do anything it likes?

they should be held to the law of the land, unless they form a commune and live off the grid with each other, in which case, they can do whatever they want.
(Polygamy doesn't really bother me as long as everyone is consenting, and they usually are.)

Far Away wrote:

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More lefty obfuscation...
It isn't about anyone having to take contraception or the coverage; it is about government violating First Amendment religion protection. If Øbama tries to enforce the mandate, either or both of two things will happen--the Supreme Court will strike it down in a 9-0 decision and Øbama will have alienated a large swath of the Catholics that voted for him as well as many other religious voting groups.

It is not a requirement for churches. Catholics and other religions voters will vote for Obama because that will not stop them from voting for him. Wishful wanting though.

Should a business owned by a church (or any religions group) be treated, under the law as a business or as a church?

The 1st Ammendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting (concerning; regarding) an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; ...

If an establishment of religion owns or operates a business or owns property is it then exempt from any federal law (and by extension state & local laws) or regulations? Think of the implications, taxes, licences, zoneing, fire codes, civil & criminal law, etc. etc. Does "free exercise thereof" apply only to religious ritual or does it apply to any actiity the religion does?

The Orange Man jumped in for his chance to pander.

He will probably make a better speech this evening at whatever bar he visits for Happy Hour after work.

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