I know what you are thinking, and no, this isn’t a blog about the unilateral imposition of the DREAM Act by President Obama. Rather, on Wednesday, the eve of the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”), the Drudge Report has linked to a very important news story from Yahoo News which has reported the results of a survey conducted by the National Geographic Channel. In the survey, the National Geographic found that nearly two in three Americans think President Barack Hussein Obama is much better suited than Republican rival Mitt Romney to deal with an alien invasion from outer space. (Yes, they really did ask this!) In the survey, 65 percent said President Obama would be more adept than Romney to respond to such an alien invasion, with women and younger Americans more likely than men and over-65s to agree with that prospect. (The opinion poll had a margin of error of 2.9 percent.) (Who would have ever guessed that over-65s are not fans of MIB3?)
Of course, it can be easy to mock such a venerable organization as the National Geographic Society for such an insipid survey, especially where it has taught each of us so many interesting things from its sponsored explorations about God’s created world. Or perhaps it is the calm before the Thursday political storm (for both the Supreme Court decision about Obamacare and Eric Holder’s contempt of Congress vote) that Drudge Report would even deign to report such a story. But what does it say about me when I was attracted to reading the story and the comments? The comments proved the wonderful sense of humor that so many Americans hold. Among the comments I enjoyed, “Perhaps they thought they were voting for Will Smith!” or “oh, you mean like he’s protected us from the aliens coming in from Mexico?” or “65 percent said Obama would be more likely than Romney to surrender (and bow) to an alien invasion.” Perhaps the space aliens would be welcomed as potential voters?
I suspect that there will not be an alien attack from space in the near term, but I just wonder whether the survey actually suggests that our national educational system might need a bit more attention, or perhaps former Governor Romney could be better suited to deal with national and world events that will actually exist and occur. Just asking.
Since the Mormon religion teaches that each faithful Mormon will be able to create his own universe, wouldn’t these aliens be Mormons from other worlds? Therefore wouldn’t Romney be better equipped to deal with them? :-)
Much of this site is based on Christian religious values and moral values. Those not Christian have an equal ability to have high moral judgement and values that bring goodness and positive change to the country and world. And, they live with high moral standards without saying “my way or the highway” all being based upon a book called the Bible. I am a Reverend and do not find God in that book. I find Divinity everywhere – in all beings and situations. The Eastern religions, especially Buddhism and Taoism, which are popular with many people and ignored by the so called “religious” right teach possibly even a higher moral standard. Many choose the old religion before Christianity and it is based on moral value as well, especially in the Mother Earth. We are a part of her not have dominion over her. This is NOT a Christian nation. It IS a nation under God and we are all a part of that – Christian or otherwise. I have little appreciation for those so immersed in their Christian, even evangelical ways that they cannot see the light in others. Like wise, I have little appreciation for those that proselytize and even in the last few decades call it politics. Freedom of religion means all religions and it is not just a good bumper sticker! Separation of Church and State is the part of the foundation of this country I feel is most needed to hold America up and bring a united and graceful peace among all peoples no matter their religious beliefs. I originally came to visit this site because I find the medical advert on television offensive and as someone with a serious illness, unable to work and on disability I am GRATEFUL the federal government and specifically this superior and not just well spoken, but face it, very intelligent American President, Barack Obama has found a way – a pathway toward equality and medical care for all and not profits for insurance, medical and pharmaceutical companies. God bless the president and God bless America. Thank you for an open heart and ears and Blessed Be to all things. Rev. Cora Hartman-Ayers
I may have put my comment in the wrong place – but the site, with my illness was difficult to negociate. I would like to see it in an Obamacare section because being a seriously ill patient I feel a universal blessing in what this administration has done for all and the advert with the doctor complaining I found hurtful and sad. I have a son in medical school and he say he can see how it is heading and really to live with fairness to all it must head that way – along the high road. Thank you for reading my comments. Rev. Cora