NBC's decision to edit the word "God" from the Pledge of Allegiance during last weekend's coverage of the U.S. Open golf tournament has teed off Wadsworth GOP Rep. Jim Renacci, who is asking the U.S. Golf Association to reconsider its relationship with the television network.
"When we silence the name of God, we dim the light of freedom that defines us," Renacci says in a letter he wrote today to association Executive Director Mike Davis. "That is why this matters."
"Although I was pleased to see that NBC has apologized for its role in this unfortunate incident, as an avid fan of the sport and as an American, I would ask that USGA consider reviewing its relationship with NBC in advance of any future events," his letter continues. "Should the USGA decide to partner with NBC again in the future, I would hope that the USGA remain mindful of its role in controlling creative content and work to ensure that an incident as troubling as this one is not repeated in the future."
Golf Digest magazine recently ranked Renacci as one of the best golfers among Washington, D.C. political operatives -- tied for 39th place. House Speaker John Boehner, an Ohioan who played golf with President Obama last weekend, was ranked 43rd.
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Renacci is a multi-millionaire owner of nursing homes and Harley dealerships. Here's a link to his Wikipedia profile. At Renacci's own website he calls himself, "a proven job creator." Just goes to show, don't diss the Creator.
Good one. And this clown belongs to a all-male golf club. So much for the light of liberty or whatever he calls it. Liberty for all male, white millionaires?
ReplyDeleteso cindy i missed your opinion of the topic
ReplyDeleteyour rant was about what????
i commend jim and stand along side him
so bitter one how does his position extinguish the light of liberty
get some therapy
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If being a dimwit helps one determine when the light of freedom has been dimmed, then Renacci has credibility on this point. Otherwise, spare me the demagogic ranting of "small town Ohio Congressman" whose biggest claim to fame as a legislator is that he can play golf. As for the pope, therapy on your mind is it? Go for it. You're never too old to take control over the libido.
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ReplyDeleteIf you agree that Renacci is squarely in ranks of demagogues then you got the point of the post.
oh you of great intellects this poor stoop
ReplyDeleteis lost stepping away from from the appearent
distaste of rennaci
how do you all feel about the topic put it on the table is it your position abnyone at any thime may eliminate the principles and standards of nation and it's history
do you file in god we trust off your quarters or white it out on your dollar bills
i do understand the uncomfortable nature for some to have to be reminded of a god and the moral principles related to god and how challanging it can be to act when considering those principles so let's get down to cases or was rennacci the real issue or some other hidden agenda i'm far too unsophisticated to recognize (maybe an adherance to all things of liberal rhetoric)
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