Nation of Islam and Dems

Why the hell do any Dems worry about this right wing nuthouse of an organization? It’s essentially a fundamentalist version of Islam crossed with a cult with a good dab of social conservatism, a platter of homophobia, a nice touch of racism, and finally a healthy scoop of anti-semitism all mixed together.

Eric has the most recent rant by Farakhan:

These false Jews promote the filth of Hollywood that is seeding the American people and the people of the world and bringing you down in moral strength. ? It?s the wicked Jews, false Jews that make it a crime for you to preach the word of God, then they call you homophobic.

Does everyone get that is essentially referring to Jews like Ari Emanuel, Rahm’s brother?

And they are homophobic dammit! Let ’em go join IFI–they have more in common with them the Democratic Party. IFI runs all sorts of fun stuff like bin Laden has a point…

They’d fit in well in the Catholic Leage. I bet Farakhan and Bill Donohue would be peas in a pod.

WILLIAM DONAHUE, PRESIDENT, CATHOLIC LEAGUE: I spoke to Mel a couple of weeks ago about this. And I don?t think it really matters a whole lot to him. It certainly doesn?t matter to me. We?ve already won.

Who really cares what Hollywood thinks? All these hacks come out there. Hollywood is controlled by secular Jews who hate Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular. It?s not a secret, OK? And I?m not afraid to say it. That?s why they hate this movie. It?s about Jesus Christ, and it?s about truth. It?s about the messiah.

Hollywood likes anal sex. They like to see the public square without nativity scenes. I like families. I like children. They like abortions. I believe in traditional values and restraint. They believe in libertinism. We have nothing in common. But you know what? The culture war has been ongoing for a long time. Their side has lost.

You have got secular Jews. You have got embittered ex-Catholics, including a lot of ex-Catholic priests who hate the Catholic Church, wacko Protestants in the same group, and these people are in the margins. Frankly, Michael Moore represents a cult movie. Mel Gibson represents the mainstream of America.

I bolded the above, if it wasn’t clear.

Let right wing bigots be right wing bigots, just not in my party.

Proviso Probe Fundriaser

Carl is doing a fundraiser over at the Proviso Probe so throw him $20 if you can. He’s done a good job over there and actually had someone sue him instead of just threaten. I can never get anyone to file against me. Carl has also been nominated for the first State and Local Blog Koufax Award–consider helping him out there, though I have to admit I’d vote for Off the Kuff by Charles Kuffner out of Houston. He’s one of the first state bloggers and does a great job.

Carl does well exactly what blogs can do–bring stories out of the dark and shine a lot of light on them. Better yet he does it locally where few news organizations can pay enough attention to stay on top of stories. It is where blogs will be able to make the greatest impact over time and he’s ahead of the curve.

Rothenberg Touts two Illinois Congressional Candidates

Peter Roskam:

Republicans have rallied around Illinois state Sen. Peter Roskam (R) in their effort to hold onto the seat of retiring Rep. Henry Hyde (R), which is considered politically competitive. Well-spoken and likable, Roskam sounds like a well-versed, mainstream conservative who fits this district well.

Roskam worked on Capitol Hill years ago for both Hyde and Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas), so he understands Congress and Congressional campaigns. He?s one of those rare politicians who one minute sounds like a policy wonk and then next talks like a strategist and campaign consultant. I found him refreshing for his candor and insight.

Dan Seals

Democrat Dan Seals is running against Rep. Mark Kirk (R) in Illinois and has little or no chance of winning. But if state and national Democrats have any sense, they?ll find a way to use the African-American businessman?s obvious skills and appeal. A graduate of Boston University, he holds a master?s degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He currently works for GE Commercial Finance.

Seals may well have a tough time, but he can use his first race to build up a reputation and he is in place in case there is a complete meltdown.

Roskam, many will huff and puff about and let me say straight up, beating Roskam is important to me, very important, but don’t confuse that with thinking he easy to demonize as a right wing zealot. In person, he’s mild, calm, and somewhat likeable. I can’t stand his speaking style personally, but it is very easy going and very, very attractive to many voters. He is very conservative, but he’s also a very good candidate.

Pavich Takes home $11,100 Last Few Days

Reason this is key is it is two PACs with significant donations that count for the primary–so they can donate again in the General Election. Since he doesn’t have a primary opponent, he can spend it later and still get more if need be. AFT and the Sheet Metal Workers both went in for $5,000 each.

Also, if you read the story about Weller from the City News–DCCC spokesperson labels this a targeted race. Good for them.

Dems Grab a Great Senate Candidate in Virginia

James Webb, former Secretary of the Navy under Reagan, has announced to run as a Democrat for US Senate in Virginia.

Webb’s an impressive guy. His story is told in the Nightingale’s Song along with that of McCain, Oliver North, John Poindexter, and Jim McFarlane. If you read the above story he has some choice things to say about Allen. Allen’s a tough incumbent, but Webb is the kind of guy to challenge him.