Score: Obama, 1 - Dobson, 0

O.K., the photo on the right is a cheap shot, but it's the most appropriate one I could find in paralleling Dobson's philosophies. Put bluntly, we're dealing with a Christofascist here, not some ordinary Bible thumper.


Obama scored big today on his clash with James Dobson.

Way To Go!!

"I think he's deliberately distorting the traditional understanding of the Bible to fit his own worldview, his own confused theology," Dobson said.

Asked about Dobson's assessment, Obama said "somebody would be pretty hard-pressed to make that argument" that he was distorting the Bible.

Obama did NOT back down as I thought he might. Others might have, but he didn't. Of course, we have yet to see how this all plays out. Obama's aide told the press that Obama would like to meet with Mr. Dobson. Dobson's the one who refused - and is confused. As a devout Christofascist, Dobson cannot back down in any way. he's painted himself into a corner. Then again, talking reason to Dobson will be like talking to Fred Phelps. Maybe Dobson channels a little of Phelps whenever he gets into "theological" discussions like this. And if Dobson feels cornered in any way, things are going to get very, very nasty.

If you can continue to rebuke Dobson and not give in, I'm with you all the way, Barack Obama!