Posted: March 2, 2011 at 7:38 am
Noted Birther, GOP Apologist, Defends GOP Focus on Social Engineering Bills Over Jobs
A former GOP legislator and head of the Montana chapter of Focus on the Family has taken to the airwaves to defend the GOPs lack of focus on jobs and the economy. Jeff Laszloffy is a somewhat surprising pick for an apologist in that he is little-known and served only two terms as an elected legislator before dropping out or being defeated ten years ago. But what’s most surprising about Laszloffy is the fact that he’s a birther.
In a hearing on the infamous House Bill 205, the birther bill, Jeff Laszloffy, a former GOP legislator from Laurel who heads the Montana chapter of Focus on the Family, went public with his views when he testified:
We’ve gone over 200 years without this being a problem and it just became a problem in the last election cycle. And I think the circumstances surrounding this are frankly bizarre. There is question as to whether the president was born in the United States, we all know that.
Laszloffy was testifying on his own behalf, but perhaps folks will forgive us if an organization led by a birther loses some credibility in our eyes.
The president could fix this by simply releasing his birth certificate and that would get us past this little road bump.
But there are a lot of conservatives on the fringes who’ve talked like this. Why bother with Laszloffy? I’m only paying attention because Laszloffy is a GOP stalwart, ever present in the current session, and one who is defending the legislature’s focus on frivolous, unconstitutional legislation rather than jobs and the economy even as some GOP legislators are seeking to evade that criticism in the second half:
It’s clear from statements of moderate Republicans on the that some see these bills as a distraction.
Says Laszloffy in this most recent “radio address” archived on the internet here, entitled A Place for Nullification 3-1-11
However, Laszloffy goes on to contradict himself later in the “piece” when he admits that the legislature’s only constitutionally required duty is to pass a budget, something that has not seen much focus.
In the eyes of the constitution everything else is fluff. But I would argue that it is important fluff.
Laszloffy is more concerned with the Bible, and quoting it to selectively try to justify increasing government interference in the lives of individuals, than with the Constitution:
The social bills have a place in the legislature as do the bills that question the authority of the federal government.
He then admonishes his listeners that instead of complaining about the lack of focus on jobs and the economy they should rather:
Take a deep breath, take a step back and let the legislature do its work. We elected them, now it is time for them to perform.
This is, however, the last thing we can expect from Jeff Laszloffy, who isn’t going anywhere. Next time you see him testifying in a hearing or speaking at a press conference, remember that this is a man who believes in conspiracy theories over facts.
Spanky, spanky, spanky! Ooo boy! Not ANOTHER family values dude that needs a spanky! What the hey, how long will it be before we see Jerk Lafflooney doin’ the monkey spanky like THIS family values dude? They’re ALL wack! Maybe Jerk Laffloopy and Pastor Slimes can “fellowship” together! Choke your chicken for Jesus!
http://crooksandliars.com/john-amato/ant-gay-rev-grant-storms-arrested-mastu
I have a piece of advice to Mr. Lazaloff and Dr. Dobson, foucus on your own dam family, and leave mine alone. You can not legislate morality, morality has to come from the individuals free will choice, not from legislation or at the barrel of a gun. Also as a Christian of nondenominational faith, you can attract alot more flies with honey then you can with vinager. Also in the book of Romans it says to give unto Cezar what is Cezar’s and to give unto God what is God’s. That means that Jesus did not want to be involved in government, but in the individual lives of people.
p.s. If you got a strong stomach and a barf bag handy, spend some time listening to the american family radio some time. I do regularly. It is NOTHING but this same crap spouted endlessly, over and over, and then repeated. I guarantee you it will make you throw up. If these dudes are getting tax free status, that is REAL wrong.
Jerk Laffloopy and the entire AFR is simply a pimp “religion” for the corporate fascists! Oh, AND they have actually been declared a hate group by the SPLC for their endless and extreme bigotry! (especially toward gays)
I find it terribly depressing and sad that the more mainstream religions don’t condemn this nonsense, for it is heretical and anti-Christian to say the least. But hey, when you have the catholics reading their little bishop letters in church three times before the last prez election telling folks that if they vote for O’Bama, you’re gonna go to hell, what can you expect from mainstream religion? Nuthin’ I’d say. Are they really much better????
The guys like Jerk Laffloopy are best described as christofascists. The ascendancy of these goofballs as a political force is truly breathtaking. And disheartening. And let’s be clear. THAT is exactly what they are! Simply political!
I mean, I can remember when the TV preachers FIRST started bilking old people and shutins out of their money way back when. They were laughed at, condemned, belittled. And rightfully so. It was qutie easy to see their con game. But somehow, the average IQ in America dropped SO low, and the christofascist propgaganda became SO pervasive, and the corporate money started rolling in, that they morphed into a political force thanks in party to the late Jerry Fartwell and his “christain” coalition! (and Ralph Reed)
Now, the corporations have jumped on board in a BIG way, because there are NONE so gullible as true believers! They’re an easy mark for the corporate fascists! They’ll believe ANYthing!
Hence, you got the supposed christian/family/morality police dude, Jerk Laffloopy opining that nullification is godly and a great thing! But you must understand that it’s part and parcel of their RELIGEEOUS wacko thinking also. You see, for them, religion can mean whatEVER every goofy jim bob booby preacher THINKS it can mean. Hence, it’s an easy segue to think that the LAW can means what ANY moronic inbred like Wendy THINKS it can mean! It’s deevine! Pope Wendy must’a had a revelation! God want’s mlishas!
Hey, ONLY in Amerikkka! Sorry, Mr. Laffloopy, but when I hear your dumbass on the radio, I can’t HELP but harken back to the origins of your psuedo religion and the sleazeball, shyster, greeeeasy, slimey, criminal televangical “preachers” who BILKED grandma outta her life savings! And pissed off all the inlaws in the process just WAITIN’ around for an inheritance!
Hell, you’re STILL doin’ it! And Mr. Laffloopy, how DO you look at your slimey self in the mirror in the morning, dude? God must’a blessed you with a teensy, tiny conscience!! Hey, it’s a blessing I guess none the less! Mr. Laffloopy, you done been BLESSED, bubba! Now, go handle yourself a nice viper! Or maybe drink some poison. Hey, that TOO is in the Bible, Mr. Laffloopy! Test your faith in the REAL way, dufus!
Here’s some good family values dudes! They are role models, no? No!
http://www.republicansexoffenders.com/
Astounding………..well folks, Tea Party energy plan is solar-powed gun silencers and if you want a job, start training to
bea spear-hunting guide! No wonder the Nation is under duress with ‘quality’ like this……..
IT’S IN GENESIS! Holy cow! After reading Genesis, I FINALLY discovered Pope Wendy’s friend, Pastor Slimes! He has his own video! Check it out! I didn’t know that Pastor Slimes could sing!
http://phoenixjustice.blogspot.com/2011/03/morning-music-genesis-jesus-he-knows-me.html