Whose pastor says G__ damn America?

Rev. Wright is wrong.

As a mother, I have always said we are defined by who we associate with.

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright controversy has become a divisive issue. Is Sen. Obama guilty by association with Rev. Wright?

I went to church today and tried to imagine a pastor at Gateway Church in Austin ever saying G__ d___ America, and I just could not envision it.

None of my former pastors, and I’ve lived in six cities, would have said G D America, in our out of context. And if they had, they would be a former pastor and a former church. The last I would see of that church would be in my rear view mirror. Period.

In what context is damning your country appropriate? And where, particularly in church, would any patriotic American (or Christian) ask God to do the damning.

Wright is wrong and we deserve a President who has the judgment to determine who is appropriate to associate with. (Who encourages their kids to hang out with thugs? Hey, we are defined by who we choose to associate with.)

If you're running for President and aren’t going to wear a flag pin, you are subject to scrutiny. Is Sen. Obama proud to be an American?

Whether his wife is proud to be an American (for the first, or 20th time in her adult life) or not is another issue.

This is about judgment and leadership and whether the junior Senator from Illinois is ready to lead the free world, and to represent America and put Americans first.

I’m not convinced.

I am convinced that I don't want a President who chose a pastor who says God d___ America.

Gov Perry again?

Gov. Rick Perry has opened the door to his possible running again in 2010. That pronouncement (it was not an announcement) brought the Left to the smelling salts.

If he is so unpopular (his adversaries consider him the 38% governor), why the fear?

Is this reason for alarm? Or are elected officials considering another run more accountable to the taxpayers?

Some Texans have reason to oppose some of the Governor's policies, but all in all, Gov. Perry has been a taxpayer advocate. Ok, I'll admit my beef -- we don't need the state in an arms race to attempt to cure cancer. I want a cure to cancer, but don't think the State of Texas is going to get us there -- no matter how deep they dig into my pocket.

But let's get real. Gov. Perry is a superstar among the conservatives across the country. What are our alternatives? We may end up with two cheerleaders running for Governor of Texas on the Republican ticket. Let the games begin!