Back then? I'm pretty sure that's still the #1 thing that people say would cause them not to vote for someone. You're better off being Muslim or a convicted felon than being an Atheist if you want to get elected.
George H.W. Bush dead at 94
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I had a subscription to American Atheists Magazine (and was a member of American Atheists) in the early 90s. I heard that quote many many times. I felt very strongly that I was very patriotic and was absolutely someone who should be considered a true citizen of the United States. My irritation with that quote was a significant motivating factor in my lifelong desire to serve in the U.S. military.
It was only recently I heard that it can't be confirmed with certainty.
I mean, like OB said, it wasn't like it was a risky thing to say. The Cold War wasn't over and atheism was often linked with communism, not as a way to make atheism look bad, but as a way to illustrate the evils of communism.
It was only recently I heard that it can't be confirmed with certainty.
I mean, like OB said, it wasn't like it was a risky thing to say. The Cold War wasn't over and atheism was often linked with communism, not as a way to make atheism look bad, but as a way to illustrate the evils of communism.
Back in 1987 I would have slandered atheists as well. Now I am one.
And now that I think about it, there have been recent allegations of his being handsy with females, which gets played off as his being a cute little old man who doesn't mean anything by it.
Basically, no one is a decent person because we've all said and done stupid and ill-informed things - and probably even meant some of them. I recall my previous statement.
And now that I think about it, there have been recent allegations of his being handsy with females, which gets played off as his being a cute little old man who doesn't mean anything by it.
Basically, no one is a decent person because we've all said and done stupid and ill-informed things - and probably even meant some of them. I recall my previous statement.
DasJazz
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Handsy like Joe Biden handsy?
MVP
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Sounds like what current president would do.
candrew
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About 15 years ago when I lived in Texas I worked with someone who was a "Aggie Wrangler" when she went to Texas A&M in the 1990's. She said it was pretty much well known that if you posed for a picture with Bush prepare to get your butt grabbed.
Sadly, until humans evolve into something less emotional, innocent people will pay with their lives when the most powerful among us make choices based on the wrong criteria. I'm glad the worst I can do in my job is cost someone a little extra money.
Anyone besides me absurdly turned on?