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8 Random Items for 12/18/2008 #6

The more I think about Obama's decision to use Rick Warren for his inaugural invocation, the more I see it as a slap in the face of religious progressives. There are numerous progressive congregations across this country that do not preach bigotry. There isn't one that could have been chosen?

I think it's great that Obama is trying to be all things to all people ... that he's taking his vow to be President to all people, left or right, seriously. Really, I do. What I don't understand is, what does this gain him?

Again, along as this doesn't affect policy, I'll put it behind me, but ... you know ... wow. What a missed opportunity to show another side of the progressive movement.