Everyone is missing the point, the fact is the delegation Clearly voted No as 2/3 of the delegates did not approve the inclusion of God and Jerusulem in the platform, even after the third try. The Party Heads had made a decision prior to the vote it had to go back in to avoid the political controversy; no matter what the delegation felt, they were going to put it back into the platform. Is the leadership we want to lead our country, one that does what is best for themselves and does not listen to the voice of the people? Didn't the majority of voters not approve of the health care law yet is it now law? President Obama can say anything he wants tonight, but Chicago politics cannot be in Washington anymore.
C. Wood - 12 years ago
Naming Jerusalem Israel’s capitol makes a mockery of this country’s professed support for freedom, justice and democracy. The Palestinian territory is occupied and its people are suppressed by Israel. If we were talking about any other populations in the world, the U.S. Congress would be up in arms over their treatment; however, the handling of this issue by the press and politicians in this country demonstrates the primacy of power and money in our political system. Of course, the U.S. historically has been selective in its support for democracy around the world, basing its policy positions on prevailing governmental assessments of national interest. But as the current preeminent military power in today’s world, this country has a responsibility to at least appear to be a neutral, objective and principled arbiter of conflict and competing national interests around the world. The globe is shrinking and constantly changing: just as we cannot go it alone in the economic sphere, neither can we in the military arena. Since the U.N has been ineffective as the world’s peacekeeper, the U.S. must play this role to the extent that is can given limited resources and not get wound up in entangling alliances dictated by domestic political agendas.
Bryant - 12 years ago
Doesn't anyone here understand firmly that separation of church and state is essentially to alleviate popularity of one religion to trump all others by exercising the popular dogma in government? The founders left a theocracy/state religion to embrace religious freedom and freedom from religion in the new land. Jefferson, Madison, Franklin and even Washington were not religious men. Jefferson constructed a version of the bible minus the supernatural accounts because he was a deist. Deists are not religious. The term "God" wasn't inserted into politics, catch-phrases on money and the like until the last 50 years or so. So for 300+ years, no mention of the entity. Fact checking isn't just for discrediting republicans and/or democrats...
J Walker - 12 years ago
History shows that The Founding Fathers of the United States of America had a few things right and founded this great nation on sound beliefs.
Now the Lord had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father's house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH SHALL BE BLESSED." Genesis 12:1-3
"Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it." Job 40:2
America is a blessed nation; let's not remove the word God that the Founding Fathers set forth in the documents forming this nation. In those three letters is the foundation of our instructions in love, peace and prosperity as a nation.
Jefferson said keeping church and state separate was to protect our religious freedom, not to exclude God from our government. "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" Jefferson also said 'I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just.' We need God on our side. Our country was started by believers in God. In God we Trust!
Matt - 12 years ago
Funny how the results werent announced on the show as was expressed that they would.
nicole - 12 years ago
I'm so tired of hearing references to "God" in the same sentence with political amendments, arguments, bills, laws, proposals, etc... Jefferson was on track with the notion of keeping church and state separate. Had the Declaration of Independence been considered formal law we wouldn't be having this conversation in the first place.
Grace - 12 years ago
Pandering to factions has become popular for both major political parties. No, there are some issues that do not belong in political party platforms. Foreign policy and religion do not belong in the political sphere. We do not need to take every opportunity possible to show support for Israel.
Sheila - 12 years ago
Why did CNN write in the subtitle "... god and Jerusalem..."? Lower case? Taking a position??
Jeanne Lee Cunningham - 12 years ago
Who cares??? It's just the start. It's a work in progress. At least the Democrats showed that it IS in progress. When they wanted to change it they did, instead of doing what the Republicans did - NOTHING.
Carolyn - 12 years ago
Ask Ron Paul supporters which convention handled dissent the way they would have preferred. Your coverage judging so stridently how the Democratic convention had - oh my goodness - a moment of and reason for disunity on 2 pivotal matters (out of 100's)! Your judgmental shaming intonations are out of place. I'm a Democrat who believes we have no place taking sides in the matter of Jerusalem's future (and especially not to turn our backs on homeless/exiled/occupied Palestinians). And of course I wish my view of this prevailed but it didn't. So be it (for this round). At least there was no suppression of dissent the way the GOP handled theirs.
What kind of myth do you really want to perpetrate about how democracy should work?
Hi Dad!
Everyone is missing the point, the fact is the delegation Clearly voted No as 2/3 of the delegates did not approve the inclusion of God and Jerusulem in the platform, even after the third try. The Party Heads had made a decision prior to the vote it had to go back in to avoid the political controversy; no matter what the delegation felt, they were going to put it back into the platform. Is the leadership we want to lead our country, one that does what is best for themselves and does not listen to the voice of the people? Didn't the majority of voters not approve of the health care law yet is it now law? President Obama can say anything he wants tonight, but Chicago politics cannot be in Washington anymore.
Naming Jerusalem Israel’s capitol makes a mockery of this country’s professed support for freedom, justice and democracy. The Palestinian territory is occupied and its people are suppressed by Israel. If we were talking about any other populations in the world, the U.S. Congress would be up in arms over their treatment; however, the handling of this issue by the press and politicians in this country demonstrates the primacy of power and money in our political system. Of course, the U.S. historically has been selective in its support for democracy around the world, basing its policy positions on prevailing governmental assessments of national interest. But as the current preeminent military power in today’s world, this country has a responsibility to at least appear to be a neutral, objective and principled arbiter of conflict and competing national interests around the world. The globe is shrinking and constantly changing: just as we cannot go it alone in the economic sphere, neither can we in the military arena. Since the U.N has been ineffective as the world’s peacekeeper, the U.S. must play this role to the extent that is can given limited resources and not get wound up in entangling alliances dictated by domestic political agendas.
Doesn't anyone here understand firmly that separation of church and state is essentially to alleviate popularity of one religion to trump all others by exercising the popular dogma in government? The founders left a theocracy/state religion to embrace religious freedom and freedom from religion in the new land. Jefferson, Madison, Franklin and even Washington were not religious men. Jefferson constructed a version of the bible minus the supernatural accounts because he was a deist. Deists are not religious. The term "God" wasn't inserted into politics, catch-phrases on money and the like until the last 50 years or so. So for 300+ years, no mention of the entity. Fact checking isn't just for discrediting republicans and/or democrats...
History shows that The Founding Fathers of the United States of America had a few things right and founded this great nation on sound beliefs.
Now the Lord had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father's house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH SHALL BE BLESSED." Genesis 12:1-3
"Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it." Job 40:2
America is a blessed nation; let's not remove the word God that the Founding Fathers set forth in the documents forming this nation. In those three letters is the foundation of our instructions in love, peace and prosperity as a nation.
Be blessed.
Jefferson said keeping church and state separate was to protect our religious freedom, not to exclude God from our government. "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" Jefferson also said 'I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just.' We need God on our side. Our country was started by believers in God. In God we Trust!
Funny how the results werent announced on the show as was expressed that they would.
I'm so tired of hearing references to "God" in the same sentence with political amendments, arguments, bills, laws, proposals, etc... Jefferson was on track with the notion of keeping church and state separate. Had the Declaration of Independence been considered formal law we wouldn't be having this conversation in the first place.
Pandering to factions has become popular for both major political parties. No, there are some issues that do not belong in political party platforms. Foreign policy and religion do not belong in the political sphere. We do not need to take every opportunity possible to show support for Israel.
Why did CNN write in the subtitle "... god and Jerusalem..."? Lower case? Taking a position??
Who cares??? It's just the start. It's a work in progress. At least the Democrats showed that it IS in progress. When they wanted to change it they did, instead of doing what the Republicans did - NOTHING.
Ask Ron Paul supporters which convention handled dissent the way they would have preferred. Your coverage judging so stridently how the Democratic convention had - oh my goodness - a moment of and reason for disunity on 2 pivotal matters (out of 100's)! Your judgmental shaming intonations are out of place. I'm a Democrat who believes we have no place taking sides in the matter of Jerusalem's future (and especially not to turn our backs on homeless/exiled/occupied Palestinians). And of course I wish my view of this prevailed but it didn't. So be it (for this round). At least there was no suppression of dissent the way the GOP handled theirs.
What kind of myth do you really want to perpetrate about how democracy should work?