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Originally Posted by Botnst
I have no problem whatsoever with that description. That description of Bush fits ol' Jimmy and Bill, too. Remember ol' Bill carrying his well-thumbed Bible around? Jimmy with his born-again experience? All three of these guys know how to play the card. And it works for them because so many believers want that affirmation in their lives--if the Prez does it then its okay and he's one of us (and we're one of him...). Its the same for anybody who has a deeply personal cause--we always want to see that cause revealed in leaders. Enviros, Libertarians, Christians, Muslims, PETA, whatever.
The part that I doubt is our ability to divine the divine in these people's lives. Was Bill's Bible and scripture quoting real or affected? I don't know. I don't care. What were his policies of government?
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Well, Clinton and Carter didn't really employ God-speak the way Bush does. Carter always struck me as very genuine. People always expect their own qualities from others -- perhaps that was Carter's biggest failing as president. I would describe Clinton's religious aspirations as hopeful (you know --'if I keep reading this stuff, maybe I won't be such a putz') -- I've know a few folks like that -- I bet you have too...