Slog - Comments on Lost in Translation 2 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2 Wait, what? Rep. Jim McDermott says he's no Grinch, even though he voted against Christmas. The veteran Seattle Democrat voted against a House resolution recognizing the importance of Christmas, but called it a protest against President Bush's veto of a children's health care bill. "While the Republicans are passing a resolution celebrating Christmas, the president was vetoing health care for children. There's a little bit of irony going on around here," McDermott said today. Earlier this year, McDermott voted in favor of resolutions honoring Ramadan and Diwali. Ramadan is an Islamic holiday, while Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists... Copyright 2008 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:08:27 -0800 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:35:45 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by NapoleonXIV I'd prefer to think of it as enforcing the the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution's separation of Church and State.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873769 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873769 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:17:28 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle One religious theocracy to Rule them all.
One religious theocracy to Bind them.
One religious theocracy to Bring them all
And in the darkness blind them.

Yeah, Jim! Good show!

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873777 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873777 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:21:43 -0800 Comment by giffy I just thinking of whether I was going to celebrate xmas this year. I mean is it really that important? Well now I know I am. Thanks Congress!

]]> giffy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873778 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873778 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:21:49 -0800 Comment by boxofbirds You know, I had totally forgotten Christmas was coming up until the House passed this resolution. Wow, they make laws AND act as a gigantic, 400-person advent calendar.

]]> boxofbirds http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873788 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873788 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:26:23 -0800 Comment by Justin the Atheist Can we all acknowledge the hypocrisy of the media jumping all over this Christmas resolution when THIS is the first I've heard of these Ramadan & Diwali resolutions?

Stop being so touchy about Jesus, people.

]]> Justin the Atheist http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873789 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873789 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:26:26 -0800 Comment by jameyb why the fuck are our elected representatives voting on the importance of any religion and/or holiday? what a god damned waste of time and money.

]]> jameyb http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873805 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873805 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:40:10 -0800 Comment by Dianna Yah, I have to appreciate him bringing this up, but why vote yes on any of these? Does anyone have balls anymore?
Art the religious nuts really that powerful?

]]> Dianna http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873810 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873810 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:42:23 -0800 Comment by Dianna I wish I could correct lame spelling errors after posting...

]]> Dianna http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873814 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873814 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:43:48 -0800 Comment by Greg I'd like to point out that the resolutions honoring Ramadan and Diwali are equally stupid and unconstitutional.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873828 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873828 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:48:01 -0800 Comment by Poll Watcher I would also like to point out this from the resolution -
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world;

(2) expresses continued support for Christians in the United States and worldwide;

(3) acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith;

(4) acknowledges and supports the role played by Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization;

(5) rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the United States and worldwide; and

(6) expresses its deepest respect to American Christians and Christians throughout the world

]]> Poll Watcher http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873871 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873871 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:14:14 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Until Chrismakuh is a recognized religious holiday, there shall be total war declared!

Stand up for your multi-ethnic multi-religious rights!

And don't forget Kwanza!

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873902 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873902 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:03:25 -0800 Comment by RonK, Seattle Greg @ 9 -- Have you compared the texts of the Ramadan and Christmas resolutions?

]]> RonK, Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873937 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873937 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:43:16 -0800 Comment by BBWench Anyone have the texts for comparison? Cause if they're even remotely similar, I'd have to call hypocrisy on the whole thing.

However, if the Republicans are the ones who brought up the Ramadan and Diwali resolutions first, that'd be a brilliant bluff. Well played, if so.

]]> BBWench http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873964 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c873964 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:59:50 -0800 Comment by Slogur McDermott is well past his prime. Why isn't that a topic people talk about? It's time for a fresh face for our safe blue seat.

]]> Slogur http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c874027 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c874027 Politics Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:13:56 -0800 Comment by Levislade The Ramadan text is very similar; I pasted it in a comment on a previous thread on this topic.

Ramadan: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:2:./temp/~c1107aO7xq::

Diwali: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:5:./temp/~c110tnGtZF::

]]> Levislade http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c874137 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/lost_in_translation_2#c874137 Politics Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:35:45 -0800