http://disqus.com/people/a1983a0721a91c1c33cb154681f8ec5d/enSun, 28 Sep 2008 15:30:55 -0000http://washingtonindependent.disqus.com/ideology_in_your_dna_not_quite/#comment-2717398The notion that we're born with political leanings is nothing new. 126 years ago, Gilbert and Sullivan had a guard outside the Houses of Parliament reflect,<br><br>"I often think it comical<br>(Tra la la la, tra la la la)<br>That nature always doth contrive<br>(Tra la la la, la)<br>That ev'ry boy and ev'ry gal<br>That's born into this world alive<br>Is either a little Liberal<br>Or else a little Conservative."Josiah RoweSun, 28 Sep 2008 15:30:55 -0000http://godspolitics.disqus.com/immature_media_or_mature_faith_by_diana_butler_bass/#comment-2084929I had the pleasure of meeting Diana Tuesday night at Christ Church Episcopal in New Haven, where we exchanged a few words about the Compassion Forum. I share her feelings about the shocking contrast in tone and content between Sunday's event and the debate in Philadelphia.<br><br>I'm new to the blog (although I read the book <i>God's Politics</i> when it came out), so I don't know the personalities here. (Although I can tell by his use of the term "drive-by" that Moderatelad is a Limbaugh listener, and thus his name would appear to be a misnomer.) But it's interesting to see readers who are presumably Christian so willing to judge Barack Obama for his acquaintance with a former revolutionary. I wonder how you would feel about someone who chose to befriend prostitutes, tax collectors and other sinners?Josiah RoweFri, 18 Apr 2008 00:23:51 -0000