The conservative radio show, “Focus on the Family,” released a video asking people to pray for rain during Obama’s speech at Mile High Stadium to accept the Democratic nomination for president. “Rain of biblical proportions” was mentioned.
They have removed the video, but, fortunately, someone else had already put it up on youtube, so we can still see it. Have I ever mentioned how much I love technology?
According to the Rocky Mountain News, “Stuart Shepard, director of digital media at Focus Action, the political arm of Focus on the Family, said the video he wrote and starred in was meant to be ‘mildly humorous.'”
You know, I don’t see the humor in that. But, I do see the irony that it looks like Gustav – complete with rain – may hit during the RNC next week, leaving networks to choose what to cover. I hope Gustav does not hit. The potential damage to people’s homes and lives would be a huge cost. Besides, I want the Republicans to get to enjoy their event like I’ve enjoyed the Democratic Convention.
But, wow, I can’t stop thinking two words. Irony. Karma.
The video has inspired others, including this one by a guy who says he’s a Christian but not a right wing Republican. My guess is that right wing republicans do not think this possible, but he says it’s true.
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