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Andy Rooney, RE-TAKE AMERICA

Posted by on December 10, 2011 · 6 Comments 


We as a nation should be tolerant, we as people of the world should be tolerant, we need to stop imposing our will on others. My rights end where yours begin, but that doesn’t mean a loud vocal minority should control the silent majority. Come on people stop the nonsense exhibit some tolerance and common sense, not to mention a little respect.

Andy Rooney and Prayer

Andy Rooney says:
I don’t believe in Santa Claus, but I’m not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December. I don’t agree with Darwin , but I didn’t go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his Theory of Evolution.
Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game. So what’s the big deal? It’s not like somebody is up there reading the entire Book of Acts. They’re just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game.
But it’s a Christian prayer, some will argue..
Yes, and this is the United States of America , a country founded on Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you expect– somebody chanting Hare Krishna?
If I went to a football game in Jerusalem , I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer…

If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad , I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer.
If I went to a ping pong match in China , I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha.

And I wouldn’t be offended. It wouldn’t bother me one bit.
When in Rome …..
But what about the atheists? That’s another argument.
What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We’re not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that’s asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer!
Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don’t think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world’s foundations.
Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying.
God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you, well, just sue me.
The silent majority has been silent too long. It’s time we tell that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority doesn’t care what they want. It is time that the majority rules!
It’s time we tell them,” You don’t have to pray; you don’t have to say the Pledge of Allegiance; you don’t have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your right; but by golly, you are no longer going to take our rights away. We are fighting back, and we WILL WIN!”
God bless us one and all… Especially those who denounce Him, God bless America , despite all her faults. She is still the greatest nation of all. God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God.

Let’s make 2010 the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions . And our military forces come home from all the wars.
Keep looking up.

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The Common Man: I am just that, someone who spent 30 plus years working for the government as a mid-level manager and program manager. This forum allows me to have a voice and share my concerns. I have been a voting member of the silent majority my entire adult life, now however it seems voting is not enough and being silent is a bad idea. This forum is an attempt to move the conversation from the kitchen table, friends and families to people who would also like to voice opinions and Participate in a civil debate.

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6 Responses to “Andy Rooney, RE-TAKE AMERICA”
  1. Gary Lillie says:
    March 12, 2010 at 10:44 am

    This is in response to a statement made by, I believe, RodZ, that the health care letter written by Dr Stephen E Fraser made it to factcheck and there is no Dr Stephen Fraser. Go here: http://www.healthgrades.com/directory_search/physician/profiles/dr-md-reports/dr-stephen-fraser-md-97fa35e7

  2. Dionilla Valentini says:
    November 1, 2010 at 9:44 am

    I’m happy that someone with a voice like Andy Rooney has the courage to say what many of us are thinking.

  3. Doug Ross says:
    December 27, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Right on Andy Rooney!!! My respect for you and 60 minutes went way up when I saw this! Keep up the good words!!!

  4. Bryon says:
    February 5, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    I totally agree with what was said, it is time to stand up and be counted. But the posting is actully an adaptation of the work of Nicolas Gholson in a piece he did on the prohibition of prayer at school sponcered sporting events many years ago. Please do some checking and you will find this to be true. I have nothing against Andy Rooney, and suspect he would not be above or afraid to make such comments, but in this case as far as I konw he did not

  5. Patrick says:
    March 5, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    The piece is just fantastic, I love it and I think it is right on the money. We need more of this. Unfortunately it was NOT authored by Andy Rooney. I thought I should let you know in case you get back some sort of negative response. You can check this on this page
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/prayer.asp
    (When you get there, scroll all the way down almost to the bottom of the page and you’ll find the explanation). Any way, it doesn’t take from the fact that this is an amazing piece and I wish someone would read it or say it on national TV.
    Patrick

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