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Okelberries Exposed!
Posted by Cliff Lyon in National Politics, Religion, Tribalism & Blind Obedience to Authority, Utah Politics on August 24, 2008
For the record:
Richard Okleberry continues to insist that his religious conviction has nothing to do with his politics. Here’s one of many attempts to state that case.
While I had not once in my original post mentioned my religious beliefs Mr. Lyons somehow gleamed that my underlying purpose was to force a religious doctrine on the country by commingling religion and politics. _-Richard Okleberries from this KVNU post.
Not suprisingly, it took about 5 seconds to find this statement on his own blog in a post entitled, Voters Should use Religion to Decide.
In contradiction to this sentiment, I would argue instead that not only is it just for people to use a candidate’s religion as a measure for political office, but it should also be compulsory for anyone trying to make a truly informed decision.
Yes, I have a problem with people who inject their religion into politics. But I have an even bigger problem with people who try to deny it.
Perhaps in the future Richard O, out of respect for our intelligence, you might preface your political commentary with a little bit of honesty.
I think disclaimer like this is sufficient: “I Richard Okelberry, use religion to decide my politics, and you should to.”



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