Orbits of a deluded mind

Apparently his maker recalled him, like a poorly built car and sent him to the big scrap yard.

As I wrote to several folks, I've been stunned by the very consistenet well-spring of dislike for this man. On my friends list I'm not surprised, but this seems to be common on multiple communities and forums. Few if any seem to be the least upset by his passing.

His misguided influence and preversion of the US political scene and society was profound. Remember this was the man who made it acceptible for churches to take a very active role in political activities. Many historians and new agencies credit his "Moral Majority" and tele-evangalism with creating the foundations of the current right wing, Christian conservative movement. This has brought us abortion clinic bombings, increased attacks on homosexuals, delays in effectively treating AIDS, reduced funding for sexual education, and various religious challenges to arts related funding.

I could easily rile about his personal excesses and corruption. I could certainly post various damning quotes he made regarding everything from how to treat one's fellow man to how to live a (professed) honorable lifestyle. I could equally list various items of personal wealth amassed through his church realted activities. What's the point though...?

Hopefully this is the end of an era that will best be learned from and not repeated in my lifetime or that of my children.