Comments on: Bush Medal for Nixon Felon http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/ An Internet hub with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, indies, centrists, moderates, and right Wed, 30 May 2012 18:42:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: NoahJenda http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/comment-page-1/#comment-166960 NoahJenda Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:25:04 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/#comment-166960 I think this is the worst sort of journalism. Stein pulls out a William F. Buckley quote that casts doubt on Colson's sincerity but doesn't bother to tell us that the statement was made in 1974 in the wake of the Watergate scandal. Buckley had a right to be skeptical. Since that time, Buckley recognized Colson's sincerity and supported his work. Unlike Sten's shoddy misdirection, this can be readily proven by checking many sources, but one in particular is Buckley's 1998 book, "Nearer My God," where he praises Colson. Colson's "second act" has proven to be one of genuine repentance, effective service, bridge building and rare modesty.<br><br>I was hopeful that once the elections were over some of the political vitriol would abate. It saddens me to think that we can't look beyond our short-sited cynicism to the truth. I think this is the worst sort of journalism. Stein pulls out a William F. Buckley quote that casts doubt on Colson's sincerity but doesn't bother to tell us that the statement was made in 1974 in the wake of the Watergate scandal. Buckley had a right to be skeptical. Since that time, Buckley recognized Colson's sincerity and supported his work. Unlike Sten's shoddy misdirection, this can be readily proven by checking many sources, but one in particular is Buckley's 1998 book, “Nearer My God,” where he praises Colson. Colson's “second act” has proven to be one of genuine repentance, effective service, bridge building and rare modesty.

I was hopeful that once the elections were over some of the political vitriol would abate. It saddens me to think that we can't look beyond our short-sited cynicism to the truth.

]]> By: kritt11 http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/comment-page-1/#comment-166923 kritt11 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:48:21 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/#comment-166923 I agree with George Sorwell, and am not sure why this is even still an issue.<br><br>Watergate occurred more than 35 years ago, so I'm pretty sure if Colson were faking it, it would have been noticeable by now. I agree with George Sorwell, and am not sure why this is even still an issue.

Watergate occurred more than 35 years ago, so I'm pretty sure if Colson were faking it, it would have been noticeable by now.

]]> By: GeorgeSorwell http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/comment-page-1/#comment-166888 GeorgeSorwell Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:09:39 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/#comment-166888 Colson is way too conservative for me. But I think his conversion was genuine. I think he has genuinely tried to help other convicts. <br><br>I don't see any reason to mock him. Colson is way too conservative for me. But I think his conversion was genuine. I think he has genuinely tried to help other convicts.

I don't see any reason to mock him.

]]> By: Manchester2 http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/comment-page-1/#comment-166831 Manchester2 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:47:27 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/#comment-166831 I first heard Charles Colson speak at the Praise Gathering for Believers in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1978. At the time, he was newly out of prison, and his book, <i>Born Again</i>, was all popular among evangelicals. Since that time, he has written numerous books, some meditative (<i>Loving God</i>) and other more scholarly (<i>Kingdoms in Conflict</i>. He founded Prison Fellowship, a group that at Christmas each year organizes the "Angel Tree" program, networking church members to provide gifts and loving concern to the children of inmates. His group also goes into prisons and ministers to inmates, giving them hope in very dismal circumstances. Yes, Colson is a Republican, and he is socially conservative. He is a walking model of the ecumenical spirit, since his wife is a Catholic, while he is a Baptist. Say what you want about "jailhouse conversions." I applaud Gov. Jeb Bush for restoring this man's voting rights. In Colson's case, it's the real deal. Good for you, Chuck! I first heard Charles Colson speak at the Praise Gathering for Believers in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1978. At the time, he was newly out of prison, and his book, Born Again, was all popular among evangelicals. Since that time, he has written numerous books, some meditative (Loving God) and other more scholarly (Kingdoms in Conflict. He founded Prison Fellowship, a group that at Christmas each year organizes the “Angel Tree” program, networking church members to provide gifts and loving concern to the children of inmates. His group also goes into prisons and ministers to inmates, giving them hope in very dismal circumstances. Yes, Colson is a Republican, and he is socially conservative. He is a walking model of the ecumenical spirit, since his wife is a Catholic, while he is a Baptist. Say what you want about “jailhouse conversions.” I applaud Gov. Jeb Bush for restoring this man's voting rights. In Colson's case, it's the real deal. Good for you, Chuck!

]]> By: AustinRoth http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/comment-page-1/#comment-166825 AustinRoth Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:31:57 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/24952/bush-medal-for-nixon-felon/#comment-166825 That is right. Only cop killers and child rapists can truly find God in prison. That is right. Only cop killers and child rapists can truly find God in prison.

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