I arrived too late to hear the invocation by Father Frank Pavone. Tony Perkins opened the show, then Mike Pence followed, then Mitt Romney - with a speech that seemed tailored for a 2008 presidential run (Romney cited the bringing of "freedom" to Afghanistan and Iraq). Now, a "power panel" including Tony Perkins and James Dobson rules the floor.... Tony Perkins notes that 16 states have passed constitutionnal amendments against same sex marriage...
One of one the notable features of the morning sessions was the notable sub-focus on demonized nations - [ Dobson ] "Tony you're the man, but can I change the subject ? I want to tell you what's stuck in my craw.... and I mentioned this in the capital last night. I absolutely cannot believe that two days ago Yugo Chavez came to the United Nations and attacked our president viciously and called him a devil and said that - in essence - the platform where he stood stinks and smells like sulfur. And, there has hardly been a statement of defense out of Congress. There's been no OUTRAGE... there's been a few little pantywaist comments.... Now, it's question and answer period. question: "We are having a fight in New York State. Will you help us to make sure that whatever happens in New York State [ re same sex marriage ] that it's not exported to the world..." At the moment, James Dobson is outlining why the US is a representative republic and not a democracy....
Blogging From The "2006 Value Voters Summit" | 6 comments (6 topical, 0 hidden)
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