Bush ----->>>> "Atheist are not Citizens of America" - What Your Say On This?

Question

Bush's exact words

"I don't know that atheists should be regarded as citizens, nor should they be regarded as patriotic. This is one nation under God."

We should all know by now that it's unlikely that an atheist will ever be elected president in America

Answer 1

Did he really?



Anyway, I'd say good thing I'm a Brit living in the UK.

Answer 2

Well, I do believe that it is unlikely that an athiest will be elected to the Presidency anytime soon because most citizens in America prefer to have a religious (Christian) person in the position. Athiests tend to have a negative connotation associated with them and many people ignorantly believe that athiests do not follow a moral code of ethics. Bigotry is alive and it will never be completely stamped out so long as humanity exists.

Answer 3

Go here:



http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/mathew/arguments.html#bush



Scroll down to the overview of contents and click on the link that says:



"George Bush on atheism and patriotism"



It gives the context of the quote and everything. He said it while being interviewed by american atheist press.



As an atheist you can probably figure out what I think about that statement.

Answer 4

Write your legislative leadership seeking Articles of Impeachment for bush/cheney NOW!



*executive signing statements that allow the circumvention of various U.S. Laws.

* Misleading us about the Threat from Iraq

* Illegal Wiretapping of American Citizens

* Holding American Citizens without formal charges and without legal representation.

* Illegally using government funds for domestic political propaganda related to the administration's Medicare package.

* High Crimes and Misdemeanors.



As U.S. Citizens it is our solemn duty to initiate this act of justice. Our democracy depends on U.S. Citizens fulfilling our responsibility to protect the U.S. Constitution.



I'm sure most of us (not just yahoo land but all of us!) can agree that this action is way overdue. It is also absolutely necessary in order to check unfetter presidential power. Tipping the scale and destroying the fragile balance of power that has kept this nation strong, vibrant, and viable.



Write to your congressional representative, demand this action!



IMPEACH bush/cheney NOW!!!

Answer 5

That was Bush senior, not the current president.

Anyway, yeah it is a f*cked up thing to say, and to think. Oh well, what do you expect from a man that is clearly brain dead.

It wouldn't surprise me that had such a thing been said in England, there would have been public outraged.

Answer 6

I've clipped off toenails that have more intelligence than either one of the Bush presidents.



What they say carries little weight with intelligent people.



Less than one year and the nightmare is over! Woo hoo!!!

Answer 7

As a UK citizen and observer, I was more amazed at how little reaction it got from the US Christians. Many prefer to think that an atheist 'must be lying about it'...which speaks volumes...



Imagine if he had said 'Jews'...or 'Christians'? In modern times, I mean.



The irony is I can GUARANTEE that most atheists would be up in arms if it was said about Jews or Christians as they value secularism.

Answer 8

Bush Senior didn't think that Atheists should be considered citizens, and Bush Junior didn't think that witchcraft should be considered a religion.



I guess sometimes bigotry just runs in the family...

Answer 9

he is pathetic, and as everyone knows by his own example any time he goes off script you can see exactly how moronic he really is. he is an embarrassment to America and a danger to anyone he has influence over. I think an atheist president would be perfect if you want separation of church and state there's no better way to get it

Answer 10

Yup, it was Bush Sr. who said that, though.



Atheists are the most mistrusted minority in America. 52% of the population would not vote for a fully-qualified atheist candidate. Sad, really.

Answer 11

To be clear, that was George HW Bush -- Bush senior.



I'm bothered less by the quote and more by the failure of people to react to the quote. There was no outrage from the religious moderates and liberals who claim to stand for plurality and tolerance.



Just for comparison, imagine if he had said that about Jews or Muslims -- both smaller minorities than atheists.

Answer 12

That would be Bush Senior. He got bashed for it.



Anyway, he is just being a bigot he is.

Answer 13

I think this was Bush Senior, actually. Still, scary eh?

Answer 14

Well this is the same president who said "Wicca is not a religion" and "I'd like to shake the hand of the man who lost his hand...."



I don't consider him to be highly intelligent.

Answer 15

I am sure my atheist husband who served the army in war time and is now a disabled vet would disagree with that statement.

Bush is a moron.

Answer 16

Bush is an idiot. Every time he opens his mouth he proves it.

Answer 17

Come and live in europe with me.



Atheist are abundant and are the norm.

I never get a hard time for what I think. It's great.

Answer 18

Your final conclusion is not logical. It depends on the words and feelings of one individual.

Answer 19

I don't think it's that unlikely.





But, we all know Bush is famous for stupid quotes.





Annnnnd....Anna has a point...I don't support the Bushes. :P

Answer 20

Yes, he said that.



I believe Mr. Bush opened his mouth and inserted his foot.

Answer 21

I cant stand Bush, but I dislike liars even more.



He never said this. And speaking for the rest of my fellow Democrats, we dont want or need your help.



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After going to your link, I may owe you an apology. I find it hard to believe that he did say that, but if he did....(just shaking my head in disbelief)

Answer 22

Well, consider the source. Not ALL of us (Christians) voted for either one of them!

Answer 23

I say good riddens you freak......get back to bumpkin-ville.

Answer 24

did he really? he's horrible!



not that i should be surprised, his choices have never had much Logic

Answer 25

I love Canada =).... but do you have a link?

Answer 26

I'd say....Sphinctersayswhat

Answer 27

Guess I don't have to pay my taxes this year, huh?



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Answer 28

Context please. When and where did he say that? And do you have the rest of the transcript?

Answer 29

"Read my lips: no new taxes."



Seems all that guy did was lie.

Answer 30

*eye roll*

Answer 31

where did you find this misinformation?

Answer 32

your lying......