[Fake] War on Christmas a Tool to Push Christian Right's Agenda
In an article which — interestingly enough — falls under the banner of their regular editorial column “Talking Points,” The NY Times sums it up all nice n’ good:
Religious conservatives are using Christmas for a political purpose: as a cudgel to push the prayers and displays of their own form of Christianity into public spaces, including public schools, and to make America more like a theocracy.
Full story.
Also peep The Daily Show on the subject. And while we’re at it, fuck Christmas.
Seminal San Francisco punk outfit FEAR’s “Fuck Christmas” was more succinct, and you could dance to it.
This is hilarious. A mock memo from this week’s New Republic on this subject.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
TO: Leading Democrats
FROM: DNC Executive Committee
(cc: Howard Dean)
SUBJECT: Overcoming the Anti-Christmas Image
While our base strongly supports the war on Christians,
polling numbers suggest that we’re losing independent voters.
We believe the key to gains in 2006 is to demonstrate a love
of Yuletide that is resolute, patriotic, and gritty. Democrats
cannot afford to look weak or vacillating, so we suggest
action in the following areas:
STATUETTES
Produce Precious Moments–style Nativity scenes with figurines
of leading Democrats. Wise men should include Tom Vilsack and
Ken Salazar. The baby Jesus should resemble Barbara Boxer.
ENVIRONMENT
Highlight the neglectful environmental stewardship of
Republicans by focusing on the threat faced by the woodland
elf. Also, befriend group of elves and, if possible, train
to serve as communications staff for Howard Dean.
PAGEANTRY
Capitalize on Abu Ghraib human-pyramid expertise by stacking
detainees this time to form, unmistakably, a human Christmas
tree. (Note: Detainees should either be clothed in green, or,
if naked, painted.)
MOVIE
Produce a pro-Christmas techno-thriller directed by Mel Gibson
and starring Evan Bayh. Supporting roles should include
Chuck Schumer as the gruff but lovable space-sleigh mechanic
Papa Scraps.
OTHER HOLIDAYS
Three talking points: Hanukkah is Moronikkah. Ramadan is
Rama-dumb. And fuck Kwanzaa.
TAXES
Advocate the Christmas tax break, a holiday tax relief package
for Christians. Suggest that any resulting shortfalls in
revenue be made up with money from Jews.
IRAQ
Democrats should launch a $12 billion hearts-and-minds campaign
to provide a Christmas tree for every Iraqi.
Let’s be clear: Winning in 2006 will not be easy, but the
path, in this case, runs straight—and hopefully roughshod—over
liberal secularists. The sooner Democrats recognize this, the
sooner we can return to office and fight for the issues that
really matter to us—namely, winning the war against Easter.
But the most significant question is, “Where would Jesus shop?” A hint to the answer: Who would Jesus torture?
Good quote from from a Fox News Producer on this via C and L: “…But what really separates Fox from the competition is its unabashed use of religion as a divisive weapon. Common sense — and common courtesy — have long dictated that personal religious beliefs be kept out of news reporting unless the story at hand involves religion. But on Fox, it’s not uncommon for an anchor to raise the issue of a guest’s religion, or lack thereof, a propos of nothing…”
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Would Mobius endorse any post titled “fuck Chanukah”? This Christian bashing is rediculous.