Wirkman · 2007-10-21

Great little moment.

But why can't Democrats act with such principle and intelligence?

Probably because most politicians fear making enemies so strongly. It's easy, on a tv melodrama, to concoct a successful politician who also has such backbone. But having the backbone of a man means you can no longer slither like a snake.

Most Democrat politicians (like most Republicans) are snakes.

admin · 2007-10-21

The clip is from the 2nd season, third episode of West Wing: http://imdb.com/title/tt0745700/

ashabot · 2007-10-22

Thanks for posting this clip. We tossed our TV in the trash a few years ago and so, unless I stumble across it online, I miss the occasional gem. I'll be using these quotes. In fact, can't wait.

hip.inc · 2007-10-22

this was taken almost verbatim from an email meme that has been passed around the net for several years now.

Here's the original, featured on snopes.com:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/drlaura.asp
"Letter to Dr. Laura

Legend: Letter to Dr. Laura highlights fallacy in a particular anti-homosexual argument.

Example: [Collected on the Internet, 2004]

Dear Dr. Laura,

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?

g) Lev 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?

i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your devoted disciple and adoring fan."

diane · 2007-10-31

yeeeeee-ha!!! I loooove that episode. If only we could have someone...anyone... with "Jed's" brains and stones in office.