tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post532377663089068976..comments2024-03-07T15:19:48.772-05:00Comments on The Rabbi with a Blog (Rabbi Jason Miller): Response to Rick Perry's Campaign AdRabbi Jason Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07805550465729805847noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-32362260826975230742011-12-12T19:58:53.437-05:002011-12-12T19:58:53.437-05:00Rabbi Jason,
Your video was very cool. Rick perr...Rabbi Jason, <br /><br />Your video was very cool. Rick perry is an idiot.<br /><br />My favorite Rick Perryism is so stupid .............. the voting age in the US is 21! oops<br /><br />I grew up in Brockton Mass about 20 miles south of Boston. <br /><br />My early friends were Jewish kids. I made my first friends in a Jewish nursery school and Jewish day camp.<br /><br />I liked my elementary school but most of the kids were not Jewish and Christmas in the 60s was a big deal.<br /><br />I loved to sing Christmas songs in the Cafeteria while my Jewish friends just sat there and did not sing.They were terribly afraid they would be struck down; by <br /><br />what I am not sure.<br /><br />I believed (even at 10) that carols are just pretty songs and do not mean anything if you do not believe in what they say or stand for. I actually remember <br /><br />saying that to Barry Margolis in the sixth grade! Jason, Kids don't have to sit bored with Celebrations that aren't specifically for them. Teach them it is okay to <br /><br />openly enjoy the spirit of of any holiday with their non Jewish and Jewish friends alike. Children do not need to dread exposure to other religions.<br /><br />The colored lights alone are enough to make it worthwhile! <br /><br />Reality is that the US has more Christians than Jews. I AM frightened by the Christian right for political reasons (they are nuts) <br /><br />But Isn’t it time to rejoice in all of humanity and teach our children to celebrate our differences, our differences are what make the world a joy to take part in! <br /><br />It would be awfully dull otherwise.<br /><br /> <br />Keep up the satire it's terrific ......<br /><br />Thank you <br /><br />lizElizabeth Huller Eisemannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-9990042759897978262011-12-11T21:38:26.915-05:002011-12-11T21:38:26.915-05:00I know where Jim Hiller is coming from. Indeed the...I know where Jim Hiller is coming from. Indeed the Christian Evangelists are the best friends Israel can ask for in a time when the Jewish statre could use any friend no matter its religious motive, but what's right is right. The part humor part serious retort to Gov. Perry's ad against allowing the gays to fight for our country and for Christian prayers in our schools is courageous and of course funny and witty and it should be commended.rachel kapennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-875738942223842592011-12-11T17:24:49.351-05:002011-12-11T17:24:49.351-05:00Right on! This is awesome. Well done - and thank...Right on! This is awesome. Well done - and thank you!Jake Goodmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-56410242646441136452011-12-11T11:13:05.960-05:002011-12-11T11:13:05.960-05:00Dear Rabbi Miller,
I first heard of you by watchin...Dear Rabbi Miller,<br />I first heard of you by watching your video response to Rick Perry's "Strong" advertisement. Then I visited your website. Basically, I don't have any special reason why you should feel obligated to reply to me, I just like the idea of more thinking people around the world being in contact with each other and sharing information, opinions, knowledge, and ideas. <br />As for me, I was born in the United States (San Mateo, California to be exact), and since 1995 I've been living in Thessaloniki, Greece. I'm a translator and interpreter by profession. <br />I'm not ashamed to admit that while some of my ancestors were Jewish, I'm not - it's just not something that I was raised in or actually ever felt a connection to. However, I don't believe in any sort of religious discrimination or professed superiority of one religion over another. I'm a baptized Orthodox Christian, but I really think that what we do in practice is more important than any label we attach to ourselves.<br />One issue I would like to discuss with you is how religion could be enlisted in efforts to reduce and ultimately (hopefully) end cruelty to animals. Honestly, every time I see the word "rabbi", I can't help connecting it with another word that is rather important to me: "rabbit". (both as a childhood nickname and as a current member of my family)<br /><br />If you have time, I look forward to hearing from you.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />José Fisher RodríguezJosé Fisher Rodrígueznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-83829043994911047772011-12-11T10:40:25.837-05:002011-12-11T10:40:25.837-05:00Excellent! I grew up in Metro Detroit (Oak Park) a...Excellent! I grew up in Metro Detroit (Oak Park) and wish I was still there right now soI could go to your shul!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-59450431494747177472011-12-11T10:02:32.587-05:002011-12-11T10:02:32.587-05:00Brilliant and well done. A pitch-perfect response ...Brilliant and well done. A pitch-perfect response to the shameful Perry ad. Bravo, and best wishes!Saverio Spagnoliehttp://maeresearch.ucsd.edu/spagnolie/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-78239286669197493012011-12-11T09:52:51.017-05:002011-12-11T09:52:51.017-05:00I don't know how you kept a straight face! It&...I don't know how you kept a straight face! It's one of the most brilliant pieces of political parody I've seen in a long time (next to Jon Stewart, of course).Sadie Rosenthalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-71426265073960326902011-12-11T08:29:07.122-05:002011-12-11T08:29:07.122-05:00Dear Rabbi Miller,
I just visited www.jta.org and ...Dear Rabbi Miller,<br />I just visited www.jta.org and saw your parody on Gov. Perry's election ad...<br />I couldn't stop laughing...<br />(-:(-:(-:\<br />I forwarded Gov. Perry's original ad and your parody to my sister...<br />Zohar Freiberg<br />Kiryat Hayim - Haifa<br />IsraelZohar Freibergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-38544460880881437132011-12-11T07:11:11.914-05:002011-12-11T07:11:11.914-05:00I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a committe...I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a committed Christian. I'm also not ashamed to say "Bravo" for your Perry parody. I cheered. I clapped. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.Jim Allberrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-91168885849355435422011-12-11T07:05:34.725-05:002011-12-11T07:05:34.725-05:00Rabbi; I loved what you had to say in the response...Rabbi; I loved what you had to say in the response to Rick Perry! Kol ha-kavod! ... and shavua tov! Gabriel LampertGabriel Lampertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-20715184261651459602011-12-11T06:58:29.510-05:002011-12-11T06:58:29.510-05:00Many of the responses to Rick Perry's monothei...Many of the responses to Rick Perry's monotheistic thinly veiled hate speech ad have been humorous, but yours is funny, intelligent, and makes some excellent points along the way. Thank You!Amelia Mavis Christnotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-60213774444093809522011-12-11T06:33:22.217-05:002011-12-11T06:33:22.217-05:00I LOVE your youtube knock off of my governor. I am...I LOVE your youtube knock off of my governor. I am NOT proud of him and I did NOT vote for him.. I hope he goes down fast for what he is starting off with his STRONG video... THANKS for what you came up with... I posted it on my facebook page.. I hope it goes quadruple viral!! congrats.Grant Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-81828231069070794252011-12-11T06:32:15.008-05:002011-12-11T06:32:15.008-05:00Dear Rabbi Jason,
I'm sitting here in Rwanda,...Dear Rabbi Jason,<br /><br />I'm sitting here in Rwanda, working here as a surgeon for a German development organisation since two years and while surfing in the internet I encountered in a German newspaper the ridicolous spot of Rick Perry, Then I saw yours and I really liked it. It made me laugh, which is currently very needed because I was beaten up by some Rwandas two days ago when I was bringing a friend of mine to the airport in the capital Kigali. Thank you so much, what a nonsense talking of war against religion. One day I, being a German christian operated together with my collegue who is an Ugandan muslim on a Rwanda child, probably not belonging to any religion at all. And that is the nice thing about surgery, once you look under the skin we are all the same, no matter what religion, no matter where we come from. Sorry for getting philosophically and probably wasting your time.<br /><br />I wish you all the best, would like to get to know you personally and talk, but Michigan is a bit far away. Wish you a nice Chanukka,<br /><br />Kind regards<br />Andreas KieferAndreas Kiefernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-73995912327146499302011-12-10T21:25:54.715-05:002011-12-10T21:25:54.715-05:00Yasher Koach. It took a lot of courage to produce...Yasher Koach. It took a lot of courage to produce this. I commend you for it.<br />Carl PerkinsRabbi Carl Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164451638902982596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-46886269491324508352011-12-10T18:44:55.645-05:002011-12-10T18:44:55.645-05:00Hi Rabbi Jason,
Thank you for your video...I am M...Hi Rabbi Jason,<br /><br />Thank you for your video...I am Muslim...it's not just the Jews that have to suffer thru Christmas...It's us to along with the Buddhists, Hindus, etc etc. I loved your video spoof against Rick Perry. It's not fair for any of us to have to SUFFER against hypocrites like Perry forcing their religion down our throats. I live in Texas and unfortunately we have him as governor....Hopefully we never have to see this man as President. <br /><br />Thanks again and great video!! Shalom to you and your family and Happy Hanukkah!!Faraznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-32654741381888671252011-12-10T18:43:22.025-05:002011-12-10T18:43:22.025-05:00B.Peter Brandt-Sørheim deacon.fr.finbarr@gmail.com...B.Peter Brandt-Sørheim deacon.fr.finbarr@gmail.com<br />Dec 9 (1 day ago)<br /><br />to me <br />Dear Rabbi Jason,<br /> Just now watched your video: http://youtu.be/W-tjWoRPaI0.<br /> It is a delight and is being shared.<br /> Thank you!<br />Deacon Fr Finbarr-Peter Brandt-Sørheim<br /> Mount Morris, NY<br />PS Grandmother Anna Frenzel Brandt was a nice Jewish girlDeacon Fr Finbarr-Peter Brandt-Sørheimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-71957639341088364392011-12-10T18:39:27.310-05:002011-12-10T18:39:27.310-05:00Actually, as Jews we should be working vigorously ...Actually, as Jews we should be working vigorously in favor of school prayer - but ONLY in the original language that God speaks!! In HEBREW!!!!!<br /><br />(maybe if we push this idea HARD enough the idiots will get it - the concept of intolerance. With idiots you have to "play stupid". There is no such thing as intelligent conversation.)A. Robert Spitzernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-77757652743038275842011-12-10T18:38:35.394-05:002011-12-10T18:38:35.394-05:00This was awesome. Shared it on my page already. BT...This was awesome. Shared it on my page already. BTW, I am Catholic by birth but converted to Judaism when I married my husband and we're raising our children Jewish. I was appalled by Perry's message of intolerance. I think he just put the final nail in his Presidential coffin.Tara Lazarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-25416607014317839382011-12-10T18:31:01.967-05:002011-12-10T18:31:01.967-05:00that was fantastic and hilarious and I sent it to ...that was fantastic and hilarious and I sent it to several people! marla schram-wolfeMarla Schram-Wolfenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-82074556199212112072011-12-10T18:30:30.436-05:002011-12-10T18:30:30.436-05:00I can't express how much I love your spoof on ...I can't express how much I love your spoof on Rick Perry. I hope he does not get elected, he honestly scares me although I believe he does not stand a chance, I'm still baffled about how George Bush was twice elected. Keep up your good work.<br /><br />Sincerely<br /><br />Eric HeidelbergerEric Heidelbergernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-15485571559342172202011-12-10T18:29:49.266-05:002011-12-10T18:29:49.266-05:00Isn't it ironic that Rick Perry is also promot...Isn't it ironic that Rick Perry is also promoting himself as a super-Zionist! He's going to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. If he know how to do that, why doesn't he inform the Whitehouse now? It's as consistent as Michelle Bachman's experience on a kibbutz. Hopefully other Jewish people will see through it.Edna Gartenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-49024249384214284872011-12-10T18:25:55.067-05:002011-12-10T18:25:55.067-05:00Dear Rabbi Miller,
Thanks for a couple things.
#...Dear Rabbi Miller,<br /><br />Thanks for a couple things.<br /><br />#1) Representing Michigan (Man, I'm home sick)<br /><br />#2) Speaking up on behalf of the BGLTQ community. Vocal allies are a big help.<br /><br />I hope you get a lot of positive feedback for your efforts.<br /><br />Blessings to you, my friend!<br /><br />Joe<br />Reverend Joseph M Cherry<br />(New) Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County, CAReverend Joseph M Cherrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-61963375650643624722011-12-10T11:09:54.706-05:002011-12-10T11:09:54.706-05:00Rabbi Jason,
Thank you so much for putting this vi...Rabbi Jason,<br />Thank you so much for putting this video up! I love it - it makes a really important and true statement, but it's witty too. Though I don't know you personally, you seem like a great, intelligent person. The world needs more people like you! Hopefully your message gets around (I'm a Christian in Tennessee, so it seems to be doing alright).<br />Peace,<br />Samantha :)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364837005401861804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-46480511501233584442011-12-10T10:41:29.270-05:002011-12-10T10:41:29.270-05:00Rick Perry is our man; if anyone can destroy the F...Rick Perry is our man; if anyone can destroy the First Amendment, Rick Perry can! (sarcasm intended)Roland Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510269002146276854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003330.post-6611838941317394852011-12-10T07:20:19.321-05:002011-12-10T07:20:19.321-05:00Brilliant! I am not gay, or religious, but I will ...Brilliant! I am not gay, or religious, but I will fight to the death anybody's right to be either, free of discrimination. The christian bible is full of stories of people that stepped beyond their faith or ethnic backgrounds to aid others, but Rick Perry seems to have skipped those parts.George from Canadanoreply@blogger.com