[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

In this milktoast time of PC fence-sitters, someone who loudly proclaims the controversy of Christ is to be encouraged.

Per'Zackly.

I only hope he continues.

From a strictly-cynical perspective, Franky's political position is admirable -- his "Samaritan's Purse" organization (which ain't no "showmanship", it's Franky's love-child -- always has been) is unquestionably Compassionate -- the Protestant version of Mother Theresa, only moreso.

It is, in the finest Christian sense, a work of pure charity.

As such (lapsing into my taste for political calculations), Franky's "political capital" is unimpeachable. You wanna call him an "extremist"? Well, how many starving Children have you helped to feed, Mr. Liberal??

If Franky wants to strike a blow for Christian Orthodoxy... he's got the Name, he's got the Charitable resume, he's got the Political Capital.

It's his battle to Win, if he wants.

My considerations are admittedly cynical and calculating. That said, I'm reasonably confident that I am correct -- if Franky wants to run with it.

Best, OP

[George W. Bush]

Franklin has been astonishingly forthright in an era of political correctness. This is all the more surprising given the position Billy has staked out in favor of Koran-kissing and evangelizing for Rome and operating as a useful idiot and apologist for many totalitarian regimes.

Like the situation with W and Bush Senior, it's possible that Franklin will have more courage and character than his father. We can hope and watch.