Yes, Jack, I agree that Rig's choice in that respect is probably unwise... ;-) But what it is based on, as you pointed out, is merely the fact that his whole position in this election is: Anyone But Obama!

And that's all there is to it.

It wouldn't matter what Obama did now or said...Rig wouldn't like it. He is emotionally charged against Barack Obama in the same way that some people here are emotionally charged against Hillary Clinton or John McCain. He clearly despises Obama and would vote for anyone in any party rather than for Obama. Nothing is likely to change that.

And I don't believe it's based on any race prejudice on his part either. He simply has decided that Barack Obama is a no-good candidate, period, for reasons that make sense to him, whether or not they do to you, me or Ron Davies.

It makes no sense to accuse Rig of hypocrisy regarding his anti-religious views over this. It makes no sense to accuse him of racism either.

But, oh my! Isn't it tempting for those who like to hurl mean personal epithets and character slurs at their political opponents....

Why not argue with him on matters of substance and policy instead? That's what I would suggest.