The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Nephythys]

I actually had read that he would not be- nor do they swear in on the Bible. New House members are sworn in enmasse and pictures are taken after the fact with the Bible or other book as it were.

So if you were expecting some kind of outrage from me- you thought wrong.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

I actually had read that he would not be- nor do they swear in on the Bible. New House members are sworn in enmasse and pictures are taken after the fact with the Bible or other book as it were.

Some members are sworn in this way, others are sworn in during private sessions where they do swear on the bible. It's their choice.

Prager's a f*cking idiot.

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Some members are sworn in this way, others are sworn in during private sessions where they do swear on the bible. It's their choice.

Prager's a f*cking idiot.

ah-

I still had heard that he had chosen to not swear in using the Koran (sp?)- had that changed?

I doubt it makes much difference.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

ah-

I still had heard that he had chosen to not swear in using the Koran (sp?)- had that changed?

Do you have a source? According to Wikipedia :

"In a phone interview with the Minnesota Monitor, Ellison said "that he’s not changing his mind about the sacred text he’s swearing on. 'The Constitution guarantees for everyone to take the oath of office on whichever book they prefer. And that’s what the freedom of religion is all about.'" Ellison was also quoted in another source saying "Using the Quran, really to me, is an affirmation of the religious freedom and diversity that the constitution stands for."

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Do you have a source? According to Wikipedia :

"In a phone interview with the Minnesota Monitor, Ellison said "that he’s not changing his mind about the sacred text he’s swearing on. 'The Constitution guarantees for everyone to take the oath of office on whichever book they prefer. And that’s what the freedom of religion is all about.'" Ellison was also quoted in another source saying "Using the Quran, really to me, is an affirmation of the religious freedom and diversity that the constitution stands for."

Let me look- it was an article shortly after the election.

[SacTown Chronic]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

I actually had read that he would not be- nor do they swear in on the Bible. New House members are sworn in enmasse and pictures are taken after the fact with the Bible or other book as it were.

It's my understanding that there is a public swearing in ceremony with all members and no bibles and then private individual ceremonies that involve an oath and the bible.

So if you were expecting some kind of outrage from me- you thought wrong.

I didn't know what your opinion would be...that's why I asked.