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Posted by: MyWayOnNow 2 months, 1 week ago

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Reaching out to evangelical voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is announcing plans that would expand President Bush's program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups and - in a move sure to cause controversy - support their ability to hire and fire based on faith.

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Jordan2 months, 1 week ago

As an atheist and enthusiastic Obama supporter I'm not sure how to feel about this. I oppose faith-based programs on principle, but I will admit that they haven't been a complete failure. As long as they are done correctly--that is, with equal support for programs from Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other organizations--I think they could still be part of a sound, if not entirely ideal, social policy. Nevertheless this makes me a bit nervous--is Obama merely pandering to folks who aren't convinced he's a Real Christian(TM)?
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  JoseMadre2 months, 1 week ago
  
  Of course he's pandering. He ticked off the people that he NEEDS in order to win the battleground states. Now he's embracing guns and religion. I'm sure Howard Dean is hoping that Obama isn't enough of a fool to take a ride in a tank.
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aniokly2 months, 1 week ago

What!!! Democrats have been complaining about faith based initiatives for years, as failed programs then the Obamessiah steals the idea, and it is acceptable. You people are a piece of work. Wait until Obama comes back from Iraq ready to stay until the job is done. OMG, Leftists will be jumping off buildings. The truth is he doesn't believe in any of this, he is trying to garner additional votes.
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