I've been saving this one. James Dobson's response to the initial news of ex-Pastor Ted Haggard's fall from grace was to blame the forces of evil who were hell bent on disrupting the election. It is all about the votes baby, all about the votes.
“It is unconscionable that the legitimate news media would report a rumor like this based on nothing but one man’s accusation. Ted Haggard is a friend of mine and it appears someone is trying to damage his reputation as a way of influencing the outcome of Tuesday’s election — especially the vote on Colorado’s marriage-protection amendment — which Ted strongly supports.
“He has shown a great deal of grace under these unfortunate circumstances, quickly turning this matter over to his church for an independent investigation. That is a testament to the character I have seen him exhibit over and over again through the years.”
Is it really unconscionable that legitimate news media would report hypocrisy? Especially given James Haggard's access to the president, his stance on gay rights, and his dominionist political agenda. Exposing scandals and hypocrisy is exactly what the press is needed for. The power of the press helps keep the politicos in power honest. Exposing Haggard, and the many other powerful political elites who have been running amok, is the value of the press.
Dobson is a political hack, interested only in pushing his agenda of hate. It give me great hope to see him and the others of his ilk fumble the end game. I have hope...
