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Hindu ‘Idolatry’: GOP Candidate Chides Kentucky Gov. for Participating in ‘Polytheistic Situation’

David Williams Attacks Gov. Steve Beshear for Hindu Prayer Participation

Image Credit: Kentucky.com / Ben Sheroan

When the going gets tough in politics, the boxing gloves often come out. This is especially true at the end of a campaign when candidates find themselves desperate to gain traction. Enter the Kentucky gubernatorial race. According to recent polls, Gov. Steve Beshear (D-KY) is leading his Republican opponent, state Senate President David Williams, by a roughly 2 to 1 margin

Now, just one week before the election, Williams is launching an attack against Beshear. The rhetoric surrounding it, rather than focusing upon policy, rails against the fact that the governor participated in a Hindu religious ceremony. TPM has more:

This past Friday, Beshear attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, for a new factory run by FlexFilm, a company based in India that makes materials for packaging, printing, insulation and other purposes. The plant represents a $180 million investment, and is expected to create 250 jobs in Kentucky.

The ceremony apparently included the Hindu practice of bhoomi poojan. The News-Enterprise wrote about the traditional Indian blessing, claiming that a haze was created by incense and a ceremonial fire. The ceremony, which lasted over an hour, included a Hindu priest, who chanted prayers throughout.

Watch a news report that describes the event, below:

It was Beshear’s participation in this that set Williams ablaze on the campaign trail. In a stop in Shelbyville, Kentucky, he attacked the governor, claiming that his presence at the Hindu prayer was inappropriate.

“He’s there participating with Hindu priests, participating in a religious ceremony,” he said. “They can say what they want to. He’s sitting down there with his legs crossed, participating in Hindu prayers with a dot on his forehead with incense burning around him. I don’t know what the man was thinking.”

Williams’ main objection seems to be that, as a Christian, it is inappropriate for Beshear to participate in another religion’s celebrations and faith customs. In addressing the situation, he also said:

“If I’m a Christian, I don’t participate in Jewish prayers. I’m glad they do that. I don’t participate in Hindu prayers. I don’t participate in Muslim prayers. I don’t do that. To get down and get involved and participate in prayers to these polytheistic situations, where you have these Hindu gods that they are praying to, doesn’t appear to me to be in line with what a governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky ought to be doing.”

In Williams’ view, Beshear’s participation was disrespectful to Hindus and that participating in such a blessing is “idolatry.”

(H/T: TPM)

Comments (122)

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  • SamIamTwo
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:44am

    So what are the issues? What are the differences in how either one will take care of their citizens?

    This kind of old crap same day politicking sickens me…none of these politicians should be payed a dime to serve at the public’s interest. It only plays to human nature and does not address real issues. Emotionalism…wweeeee dooogies.

    Simply explain how you are going to fix things…sheesh.

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    • GeorgieJo
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 3:23pm

      KY is CORRUPT (like so many other states)
      Libby-DemoRATS own the state

      John Y BROWN/KFC………..ACK!!!

      Beshear is a shoo in……Poor KY They haven’t a clue.

      Thank YOU RAND PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • carnifex
      Posted on November 3, 2011 at 6:22am

      @GEORGIEJO

      Poor Kentucky indeed. As a resident it pains me that the best the Republicans can do is Williams. We send Rand Paul to the Senate, but can’t touch a sleaze like Beshear, with Obama pulling Democrats down all over the country. ‘Course, the “O” doesn’t come to campaign for Beshear, so Beshear is insulated.

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  • Baikonur
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:35am

    I don’t understand why this is an issue. The US is not a Christian state, it is a state for people of all religions. It would be a good gesture on the part of the Governor to attend major cultural events of all his or her constituents.

    Hinduism is a beautiful, ancient religion that existed in its present form when the ancestors of most of the Blazers were stillswinging from the trees or painting bison on cave walls.

    Kentucky should feel lucky and hapopy it has Hindus among its citizens. Good on the Governor to honor and visit his constituents.

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    • lisarg39
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:53am

      I cannot let your opinion go without reply. The United States of American is a Christian Nation. Our Constitution is based on christian religion and our believe in God. You as an American do not have to believe in Christianity or God at all. However, our founders were clearly believers and based our laws on Christianity. Oh Yeah!! I know the President said we were not a christian nation while visiting a Musilim nation but, As most of what he says, HE IS CLEARLY FALSE, at the moment anyway. I believe it is his plan to make us a Socialist Nation, but while Chrisitans are on this Earth it will be difficult for him to accomplish fully.

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    • kansas hawks 3
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 12:57pm

      In the first place the USA is not a state it is a country. and second place if you type of people do not like it that our country is christian then please by all means go back to where ever you came from because it is obvious that you don’t like America…

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    • augreal
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 2:55pm

      Glenn Beck prays to the jewish god and preaches his followers to pray to the jewish god and puts prayers to the jewish god on his site for others to recite. John Hagee also prays to the jewish god and has presenters like Glenn Beck come to his congregation to offer prayers to the jewish god.

      So, yes, it is a fact that most American Christians in fact pray and worship to the Jewish god often. Hence, their support for Israel.

      This politician who is criticizing another politician to participate in prayers of another religion is a hypocrite and corrupt.

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    • Rev. Tim Lehmann
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 2:55pm

      While the US may not be a theocracy we are a nation that was founded and is steeped in Christianity. It has been this way from the countries inception until about the middle of the 60′s.

      The issue with the governor of a state (one I used to live in, for what it’s worth) going to and participating in a Hindu ceremony is an issue of the governor’s credibility. Question: Does Gov. Beshear claim to be a Christian? If yes, then his taking part in a pagan ceremony gives every Christian in the state the right to say “If he will compromise his faith for politics, what else will he compromise?”

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    • FrankWhite
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 4:07pm

      @kansas hawks A state is another way to say country. The states of the world, the member states of NATO etc.

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    • PubliusPencilman
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:52pm

      I love how all you nuts are always railing about how the United States is a Christian country, but you never seem to be able to offer any idea of what that means in an objective sense. You simply pull out this unfounded vaguery whenever you feel like it, often to make others feel like second-rate citizens. Go ahead–find it in the Constitution!

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    • 4truth2all
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 9:15pm

      Yo pencilman:
      You find it in the hearts of men. Just because I don‘t use scripture in my language doesn’t mean that my language is not based on it.

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    • theaveng
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:50pm

      >>>”However, our founders were clearly believers and based our laws on Christianity. ”
      .
      It is more accurate to say they were Deists or Protestants (protesters), rather than straight christians. They believed in God but they did not believe in the corruption within the Anglican or Catholic churches. Nor did they trust the power held by their respective leaders, snce that power had been abused to suppress people in Europe, in England, and within the colonies.

      The most “extreme” of the Founders excised the entire bible, and only kept the words of God and Jesus. That was Thomas Jefferson… he thought everything else was mrely the opinion of fallible men (and could not be trusted).

      They made the right to worship freely without restriction by either the Church or the Congress the highest law of the land, and also included it in all 13 original state constitutions (by 1830)
      .

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    • Amos37
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:24pm

      Anyone who knows anything about the God of Christianity knows it is the same God that the Jews worship. they just don’t believe that Jesus Christ was the messiah promised by that God. If you read the Bible, you would know His calling and His promises are irrevocable because they come from His Word. His Word is truth.

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    • Loki
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:31pm

      To those claiming this nation is a christian nation, put down the junk books by Skousen and get a real history book. Our founding dads were enlightend men that took teachings from many groups to form these united states. The basis of our nation, our republic was taken from the roman empire, and the early greek democracies. last time i checked, way before christ was ever thought up.
      they saw the corruption by religious organizations in europe, and did not want that crap here… read the first amendment of the constitution.it gives ALL citizens the right to worship as they see fit.
      And to be honest, many of the christian tentants were borrowed from other older faiths
      one for example is hinduism. They are monotheistic with different faces of god. vishnu, ganesh, krishna… all god… to call them polytheistic, you might as well call christianity polytheistic..

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    • DarthMims
      Posted on November 4, 2011 at 11:59am

      @ LISARG39
      Exactly how many times is God mentioned in the Constitution? That is a good indicator that you are mistaken.

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  • Ghostofhayeks
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:25am

    Williams/Farmer are the only choice for Governor that is pro-life and will ax the state income tax here in KY check out this website for information about all the candidates in this years KY state election https://kyconservative.wordpress.com/2011/11/02/kentucky-statewide-election/

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    • danjapan7
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:00pm

      As a Kentuckian, I dont like either candidate. There is a reason why there is so little interest in this race, its because Williams is just a rino. Below is a link to the article showing Beshear actually SUPPORTS tax breaks for companies and Williams OPPOSES them. I will probably just vote third party on this one and I never do that. I just dont understand how our state can give us Rand Paul and then turn around and give us a couple of goofs like Williams and Beshear for governor.

      http://www.lex18.com/news/beshear-williams-divided-over-kentucky-tax-incentives/

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    • BT from Kentucky
      Posted on November 4, 2011 at 12:27pm

      I’m ashamed at our choices for governor. A liberal dem or a rino, what a joke we are to the rest of the states. We could have had a true conservative in the race but the Williams money train left him in the dust now the Beshere money train is leaving Williams in its wake. I’m proud to say Rand is one of ours,but, as far as politics here in Ky thats as far as I’ll go.

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  • DeVain
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:24am

    You guys make me giggle with the religion thing. Say what you will, but Hinduism is the oldest known organized religion known to have been written down.
    I also giggle at the KY jokes, it just shows your own ignorance. This happens to be in my hometown. There is a STRONG Baptist influence here.

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    • kansas hawks 3
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 1:03pm

      Perhaps you should read the bible and try to understand it , It is not the oldest religion. Christianity was here before any other..

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    • Timothy
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 2:23pm

      @Kansas Hawks, I thank God I have free will and the ability to learn what is wrong and who is ignorant. You’re welcome to not understand anything beyond your own ignorance but the fact is, there ARE religions older then Christianity. The truth has no agenda, you however obviously do.

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    • EGsimi1776
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 3:45pm

      @ Kansas Hawks 3

      You have got to be a joke… Christianity was here before any other? please, you make me laugh… I also feel blessed that my Parents encouraged me to find my own path on faith, I studied many faiths and philosophies. I read and studied the New Testament alone for three years not to mention Buddhism, Hinduism and Vedic Philosophy…

      I truly hope that you are just a troll and don’t believe what you are spouting.

      The christian bible, a book written by man, edited by man, all stolen from the teachings of a master of peace and love then perverted for the control of a people. It is now read by billions and understood by only a fraction of that number

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    • schmite123oh
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 4:13pm

      @egmi I call BS, clearly all you studied was cliff notes at some liberal university basement, studdy some more.

      2 timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

      john 8:32 31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

      ya this clearly indicates it was written by mans own thoughts and that its intent is to control people….

      I hope you didn’t pay money for your theological education, or better yet, maybe next time you should instead of self educating your own garbage and seeming wise in your own eyes, please get a clue, for your souls sake.

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    • EGsimi1776
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 4:50pm

      @ schmite123oh quoting the bible to reinforce its validity does not work my friend. Just because it is written does not mean it is so. Besides, I don’t trust a whole lot of the post Council of Nicaea writings as being anything other than what i said they are. If you want to get into the complete works and teachings pre Constantine then we have a ballgame to talk about.

      With regards to my education it is clear to me I have studied a much greater breadth of material than you even if I don’t cut and paste passages into my post.

      And as far as my Soul goes, I am quite happy with its standing and ultimate fate in the hands of the one Universal Spirit that goes by many names. stand true in your path; exemplify his love, not the works of man. If you walk in the light, act in peace and love I fail to see how you can go wrong regardless the prayers and names used.

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    • DeVain
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:23pm

      Sorry Kansas Hawk, I have read the bible. A few time. I was almost ordained.

      Christianity is NOT the oldest religion by a long shot. You can believe whatever, and I will not fault you. But A=A. Many religions existed before, believing otherwise does not change the fact.

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  • hadenoughyet
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:23am

    Exodus 20: 4-5 – “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God”

    Daniel 3: 13-18 – Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?”

    Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

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  • hadenoughyet
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:16am

    2 Corinthians 6:14-16 – Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God.

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  • KrishnaDas
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:05am

    The governor has a right to attend and religious ceremony he chooses. Yes, the country was founded on Judeo-Christian concepts but adherence to either of those Semitic religions is not a requirement to hold office, only the requirement that they follow the Constitution of the US and their state.

    It’s republicans like Williams who are the showcase ignoramuses that liberals use when illustrating that “those conservatives are ignorant and bigoted”. There used to be a time when guys like Williams would have criticized someone for participating in a Jewish or even Catholic ceremony.

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    • hauschild
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:37am

      Attend, yes. But, participate in? Not sure about that one.

      All it takes is stones to call the ball. It is simple. Yes, I will attend your ceremony. No, I will not participate in said ceremony because not only do I not subscribe to your religion, but to do so (while not believing) would be an offense to you and/or your religion.

      It’s common sense, really.

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  • Midwest Blonde
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:00am

    What is the problem here?? Seems to me that if you want to honor someone who’s creating JOBS, participating in a ceremony, regardless WHAT it’s origins are, is OK. Beshear did the right thing.

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  • Steve0218
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:51am

    It is a pagan religion and is not appropriate for a Christian to patcipate, but it is his right to if he chooses.

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    • smokeysmoke
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:00am

      YOU DO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU CAN SHOW SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN A RELIGIOUS CEREMONY WITH OUT PARTICING THAT RELIGION…. I MEAN DO YOU HATE ON THE BEATLES FOR GOING TO TIBET AND LEARNING ABOUT BUDDHISM… BY EXPERIENCING MORE… YOU EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT OTHERS AND THEIR FAITH AND ARE INCLUESIVE. IT EXPANDS YOUR UNDERSTADNING OF THE WORLD… not to mention some of these prayers have been shown to be HIGHLY TERAPUDIC meditation…. so to just say if hes christian he should have stood in the corner and watched is shallow in my mind…. GOOD FOR THE GOVENOR… STAND UP AND DO WHAT IS RIGHT… AND BEING INCLUSIVE

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  • starman70
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:43am

    180 Million dollar investment, 125 jobs at the outset with 125 more to come. Possible future investment and jobs to come as the plant may expand. All this at a time when Kentucky is one of the leaders in unemployment and our POTUS is doing everything he can to destroy the coal industry and put hundreds of thousands workers out of work in Kentucky and nationwide.

    The governor dosen’t have to profess belief in the Hindu religion in order to empathize with the owners of the company. He was honoring their beliefs by being there and saying THANK YOU to them for selecting his state for their plant.

    I also don‘t want to see another state run by Democrats but I truly think the Republican candidate’s action is disgusting and might jeopardize the relationship with the Indian company. If elected, they, the owners, might pull out and find another location, to the detriment of the workers in Kentucky.

    This is trashcan politics by the Republican candidate!

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  • Godssailor
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:39am

    If the GOP candidate is running on the “I am a better Christian than my opponent” platform, he had better tread carefully. First of all, there are many people in this country who recognize that America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles, but still believe in that pesky first amendment that guarantees the freedom of religion. If the Governor wants to participate in the religious practices of another religion and even convert, I may not agree with him, but that is his right. If the GOP candidate has no more substance than that to criticize his opponent, then he ought to stop wasting his time running for office and keep his day job, because he will not win.

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  • momrules
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:38am

    There is a difference between attending a religeous ceremony and participating in a religeous ceremony. I don’t see a problem.

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  • Islesfordian
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:37am

    ““If I’m a Christian, I don’t participate in Jewish prayers.”

    Hmmmmm. REALLY? Because early Christian worship was made up of Jewish prayers. Do Jews worship a different God? I don’t think so. A Jew might have more difficukty praying in a Christian service than A Christian praying in a Jewsih one.

    I wonder if he would have a hard time if a Baptist prayed with Catholics. Some won‘t pray with those whose doctrines they don’t accept.

    This is a pretty low and desperate move. I hope he loses. Our side should not tolerate such campaigns.

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  • UlyssesP
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:35am

    Williams is an idiot. Who cares what this guy is doing there? Smacks of desperation. I don’t care what party this dumb azz is affiliated with, if he is this stupid all the time, it is no wonder his opponent beats him 2 to 1.

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  • TxMadMac
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:33am

    Now just what did you expect from a democrat ? They are proudly supporting the evil that is taking over the world today, from the president, congress, house, unions and even the churches. They are more intent on serving themselves and the world than Almighty God.

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    • jay1975
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:58am

      Yeah, who care if he has helped bring in hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars, he is a Democrat. Fry him!!! Silly partisan, you would sell out your nation to “get at them thar DemoRats”.

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  • Non-regulator
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:31am

    I won’t be hateful to show I live for Lord God.

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  • LoisLane1951
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:31am

    Beshear is out. Kentuckians will vote for any and all republicans this election as a protest against Obamaism.

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    • drattastic
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:43am

      I hear turnout is expected to be low and in a recent debate the Republican wiped the floor with Beshear making the Gov. look like a hapless fool. Maybe there will be a surprise win by the Republican ,to see if outnumbered Republicans are more motivated to vote.

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    • navyordnance
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:45am

      Are you kidding??!! I’m an Eastern Kentuckian conservative, and most of Eastern Kentuckians are so brainwashed into the belief that Democrats are the Party of the people (or the party that keeps the welfare going) they could care less. They’ll vote democrat everytime. Oxicotin and food stamps are all they want.

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    • drattastic
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:04am

      @NAVY
      Maybe they will be to lazy to get out and vote.

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    • danjapan7
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:07pm

      @Navyordinance, I am in eastern ky also and I agree thats all these people care about (IN GENERAL). I have built my life from the ground up here and it pains me to see others reduced to that. But it is what it is. I still hold out hope that will change, though.

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  • qzak491
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:31am

    This is why we are trying to get rid of this nutcase, elections are coming and I hope he goes.

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  • PDMacGuire
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:29am

    From now on, when I say “There are a lot of ignorant, racist, morons in the Republican Party, too.”, this is the guy I am going to be thinking of.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:37am

      From the article it sounds like Williams would have no problem with the Beshear praying with Christian Indians. Where is the racism?

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  • Smokey_Bojangles
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:24am

    I Will Not Participate in another religion.I would sit quietly and respect the rights of others to do so.Notice the guy in the glasses is not participating as rigorously.

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  • thegreatcarnac
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:21am

    Gawwww-leeeee..Cletus. What is that dot on yer head fer.?????

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  • capecodsully
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:21am

    The fact is, most people see nothing wrong with bowing down to other gods. The Governor may be a Christian, but maybe he is one who does not read the Bible and has no idea what is in it.
    It’s a bad idea to call out a political opponent on religious grounds, most people in America just don’t care unfortunately, and you end up looking petty.

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    • 65Mustang
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 2:22pm

      Our Governor trots out the fact that he is the son of a Baptist preacher but tried to push gambling on us. I will not vote for the man simply because he is a Democrat and I can‘t stand the fact that he did not oppose Obama’s stand to destroy the coal industry in Ky. Our idiot AG, Jack Conway refused to join other states in the opposition to Obamacare. Beshear is just a Democratic troll.

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  • motonutt
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:20am

    First thing I’d like to know is if the Dot-heads factory is union? If not where is Belapelosi wanting to shut it down?

    The second is yea…..you people of Kentucky what the hell are you thinking, putting this christian faker in office to run your state?

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  • Jackie Rogers, Jr.
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:16am

    As a life long citizen of the great commonwealth of Kentucky, I am outraged by this blasphemous act by our governor.
    Everyone knows that the only religion in this state is UK basketball.
    Except for that pocket of heretics in the Louisville area.

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    • Non-regulator
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:28am

      Your sarcasm is funny. I like how the democrap is respecting the people that bring jobs to Americans in the great state Kentucky.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:30am

      Why does KY vote for Republican Senators and then a Democrat Governor? Is Williams just a bad candidate?

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    • Jackie Rogers, Jr.
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:08am

      @ Gonzo
      Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of June 26, 2010
      Party Number of Voters Percentage
      Democratic 1,619,391 56.59%
      Republican 1,052,902 36.79%
      Other 189,499 6.62%
      Total 2,861,792 100%
      There you go.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:14am

      So Democrats don’t vote in Senate elections? I grew up in Florence and it was a Dem state back then but, I thought with two Republican Senators they had seen the light.

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    • hauschild
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:40am

      @Gonz

      I’ve realized the vast majority of Americans tend NOT to see the “light”. They usually see whatever it is that gets them something for free, or protects what they already are getting for nothing.

      It’s only on that occasion (like 2010) where the stalwarts come out in droves, and the usual suspects do not – that the phenomenon of “seeing the light” appears to be taking place. However, it’s nothing more than a mirage.

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    • Jackie Rogers, Jr.
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 12:25pm

      @Hauschild
      Your comment reminded me of this often used quote. It has many variations and it’s not certain who it is attributable to:
      “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits with the result the democracy collapses because of the loose fiscal policy ensuing, always to be followed by a dictatorship, then a monarchy”

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    • hauschild
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 1:24pm

      @Jackie

      It seems almost nonsensical to think that America will someday be free of its republic. However, all dynasties eventually fall, so why would we believe America to be exempt from this phenomenon?

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    • amItheonlyonewhonoticesthis
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 3:50pm

      One self-proclaimed heretic thanks you for your levity!

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  • Mandors
    Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:16am

    Reprehensible. It is common practice for politicians to pay their respects to another religion and its practices. It would be great to pick up another governorship, but not at the expense of have this weasel in office.

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