Comments on: Sarah Palin visits Billy Graham

By: Frank in Spokane

Frank in Spokane — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:42:42 +0000

Anyhow, Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! I’m off to today’s WV thread, then gone …

By: Frank in Spokane

Frank in Spokane — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:40:38 +0000

Incidentally, I second Bianca’s concern about Zionism.

Although actually (and forgive me, Bianca, if I mis-speak on your behalf), I would think our concern is primarily with American Zionism — this largely unspoken (except in American dispy-pre-mill Baptist and Bible churches) idea that

a) genetic Jews are God’s chosen and have a legitimate claim to the Holy Land, and

b) if America wants to be blessed of God, we must take Israel’s side in all political matters. (You know, “I will bless them that bless thee,” and all that.)

Israel is a contemporary nation (regardless of some of the godless ways that “God’s people” brought it about), and there is nothing that we can — nor should — do to try to reverse that.

But it doesn’t follow that it is vital for America to send her (or any nation, for that matter) foreign aid, or to defend her militarily, etc.

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By: Frank in Spokane

Frank in Spokane — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:27:06 +0000

Man. Been away for 2-3 days (admittedly, it’s been just 2-3 days), and the Palin buzz here is strong as ever. If WMB had a cable network, it would have to be called the Palin Channel.

This news story has all the trappings of somebody getting an audience with the Pope on “their way up.” (The American Pope.)

Well, I’m glad they shared a memorable evening.

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By: Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:30:14 +0000

Number 43 should have read:

Bianca – 42

“Well, the Zionist doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

Oh my …… they (Graham’s) are a supporter of the Jewish state – why not Bianca? – what’s your problem with this?

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By: Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:27:49 +0000

Bianca – 42

“supporter of Jewish state”

Oh my …… they (Graham’s) are a supporter of the Jewish state – why not Bianca? – what’s your problem with this?

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By: Bianca

Bianca — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:19:25 +0000

2 – Well, the Zionist doesn’t fall far from the tree.

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By: Xion

Xion — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:10:07 +0000

I call my dad, “dad”. My kids call him “papa”. My son calls me “pops”. My daughter calls me “daddy”. My wife calls me lots of things.

Montreat is where Ruth lived while Billy traveled. She designed their log cabin where Billy continues to live. She and her father were active in helping at Montreat College, where they had their wedding reception and where most of their kids went to school. It is a beautiful area.

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By: Joel Mark

Joel Mark — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:53:09 +0000

That the name “Daddy” strikes anyone as “southern” is quite a strong testimony for the greatness of things “southern.” I say that as a respectful Minnesotan.

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By: Victoria

Victoria — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:16:41 +0000

KayVee,

When I first saw the photo, I thought it was a jet as well. It may have been a much smaller airport, so they transfered from a jet to a smaller aircraft.

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By: KayVee

KayVee — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:14:07 +0000

Hi Victoria, I just assumed “jet,” probably because there are more of them in service to businesses than other types of planes.

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