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1. #1
   On June 30th, 2008 at 3:56 pm, Barry F. said:

   Prosecutors said Craig’s victims met him through a shared interest in Satan worship. They alleged Craig shackled his victims to beds, kept them in dog cages and starved them inside his Albany Street home.

   He was charged with beating one victim with a cane and a cord and with raping a woman.

   Johnson, who was third vice-chair of the Durham County Democratic Party and vice-chair for the Young Democrats, was charged with two counts of aiding and abetting. Prosecutors said she knew her husband planned the crime and watched as they were committed.

   She has resigned her positions with the Democratic Party, said state Sen. Floyd McKissick, D-Durham.

   Well, isn’t that special? *shiver*

   Sick people those Democrats Satan-worshippers.

2. #2
   On June 30th, 2008 at 4:04 pm, HeatherRadish said:

   I’m kind of surprised the party affiliation got reported. Huh.

3. #3
   On June 30th, 2008 at 4:08 pm, John Ansell said:

   Wonder if they were ever quoted bashing Bush over gitmo?

4. #4
   On June 30th, 2008 at 4:15 pm, tre said:

   So, not ALL Democrats are atheists.

5. #5
   On June 30th, 2008 at 4:16 pm, AliasK said:

   Don’t ya just love how their political leanings were buried in the story? If these two had been republicans, the headline would scream that fact.

6. #6
   On June 30th, 2008 at 4:18 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

   Really, I’m not seeing much discernment from the right-minded crowd. Aren’t we supposed to be better than the left and not stooping to their level of pettiness?

7. #7
   On June 30th, 2008 at 4:20 pm, txvet2 said:

   On June 30th, 2008 at 4:04 pm, HeatherRadish said:

   I’m kind of surprised the party affiliation got reported. Huh.

   Not really a Dem state. If it were California or Massachusetts, the article would have implied a strong connection to an ultra-conservative religious cult.

8. #8
   On June 30th, 2008 at 4:20 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

   I say try em’ and hang em’.

9. #9
   On June 30th, 2008 at 4:20 pm, tgusa said:

   Now we know why they hate Gitmo, jealousy, It’ll get you every time. Some conservatives cling to guns and religion because some liberals cling to cages and cults.

10. #10
    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm, sonofdy said:

    WOW, just WOW. So the wife helped this bastard chain, whip and rape his victims. The death penality was invented for people like this.

11. #11
    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm, MtsEdge said:

    I’m guessing the only reason their party affiliation was disclosed was b/c she was a high-ranking local official.

12. #12
    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:33 pm, brooklyn red said:

    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:20 pm, Goldwater Knight said:
    I say try em’ and hang em’.

    Naaaaw, Holy water board em’

13. #13
    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:33 pm, emjem24 said:

    All I want to know is this: did this wack job of a couple hurt any animals in their pursuit of their satan worship? Will PETA demand justice for those poor animals?

    This story gives me hope…. perhaps, liberals aren’t so untouched by religion after all!

14. #14
    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:34 pm, mchristian said:

    meatpieandtatters said:
    Really, I’m not seeing much discernment from the right-minded crowd. Aren’t we supposed to be better than the left and not stooping to their level of pettiness?

    I’m conservative, not kind.

15. #15
    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:37 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    The death penality was invented for people like this.

    Not according to the Supreme Court.

16. #16
    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:48 pm, fulldroolcup said:

    “Really, I’m not seeing much discernment from the right-minded crowd. Aren’t we supposed to be better than the left and not stooping to their level of pettiness?”

    aw….cut the pious crap, will you?

    We’re having some fun here, at our political enemies’ expense.

    After all,
    Dems hold themselves out to be ALL science-savvy, ultra-hip, religion/superstition rejecting worldy folks, just as they say conservatives are all Bible-thumpin’ creationists< Jerry Falwell clones and science – illiterate global warming “deniers”.

    YOU BET we will jump on them over stuff like this when we get the chance. As John McLame is slowly finding out, this “highmindedness” and “turn the other cheeck” stuff has no place in politics — at least when your political enemies are working night and day to destroy you.

    And no one thinks “we” are “better than” the left. We think the Left is WRONG.

17. #17
    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:56 pm, ajmontana said:

    Name that cult….
    Baracketscience
    Obamatology
    Husseinsinsanes

18. #18
    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:59 pm, John Ansell said:

    Baracketscience

    That’s a Keeper

19. #19
    On June 30th, 2008 at 5:07 pm, DaveC said:

    and I thought you were being redundant in the headline..

20. #20
    On June 30th, 2008 at 5:13 pm, John Ansell said:

    Check out this news. Global warming at it’s best.

21. #21
    On June 30th, 2008 at 5:28 pm, Russ N said:

    Queue the BHO sound-bite saying “This is not the third vice-chair of the Durham County Democratic Party and vice-chair for the Young Democrats, that I used to know.”

22. #22
    On June 30th, 2008 at 5:34 pm, Die Hippie, Die said:

    She has resigned her positions with the Democratic Party, said state Sen. Floyd McKissick, D-Durham.

    “She seemed to be a very open, reasonable, responsible person, but certainly, the allegations that have been made are shocking to everybody who has known her,” McKissick said. “We wish her the best going through this difficult and trying time.”

    Floyd-O deserves a special award for moral obliviousness. Hope he can pull his head out of his @ss long enough to accept it.

23. #23
    On June 30th, 2008 at 6:00 pm, walterc said:

    When I saw the headline I figure it had to muslims. Silly me.

    “She seemed to be a very open, reasonable, responsible person, but certainly, the allegations that have been made are shocking to everybody who has known her,” McKissick said. “We wish her the best going through this difficult and trying time.”

    Is no one concerned about the well being of the victims?

24. #24
    On June 30th, 2008 at 6:42 pm, Die Hippie, Die said:

    Looks like Floyd-O will have many supporters in the audience when he receives his award:

    “Senator McKissick has been a tremendous asset to the Senate. He does his homework and is very knowledgeable of the issues before the Senate.”
    Senator Katie G. Dorsett, Greensboro, NC

    “Floyd has shown the fact that he is a fast learner. He has done a commendable job following the footsteps of the late Jeanne H. Lucas in representing the concerns of constituents in Senate Dist. 20.”
    Senator Charlie S. Dannelly, Charlotte, NC

    “A great Senator and leader.”
    Senator R.C. Soles, Jr., Tabor City, NC

    “A strong and effective leader who isn’t afraid to speak out firmly and intelligently. He understands the concerns of everyday people and the complex issues facing North Carolina”
    Senator Martin Nesbitt, Asheville, NC

    “Floyd is extremely effective in representing Durham. He engages in debate and discussions in committees. He reads all the bills, studies the issues, and understands the complex issues facing North Carolina. His fellow Senators respect his intellect and his contributions.”
    Senator Janet Cowell, Raleigh, NC”

    “Senator Mckissick is a strong and effective leader who has earned the respect of his colleagues due to his preparation and ability to speak to importand (sic) issues facing the senate.”
    Senator Steve Goss, Boone, NC

    “Floyd is passionate, articulate and knowledgable of the issues facing North Carolina. He also has values and principles that progressive democrats embrace”
    Senator Doug Berger, Granville, Warren & Vance Counties

    “Floyd understands the issues facing Durham and he has been a strong and effective voice for local government and the needs of our city.”
    Mayor William “Bill” Bell, Durham, NC

25. #25
    On June 30th, 2008 at 7:05 pm, MacEamonn said:

    Is it really that hard to believe members of a political party that embraces the theory of Moral Relativism would have a problem drifting into this kind of craziness?

26. #26
    On June 30th, 2008 at 7:25 pm, MrOlympia said:

    As posted before…….“LIBERALISM IS A MENTAL DISORDER!”

27. #27
    On June 30th, 2008 at 7:50 pm, Brent said:

    Like Rush would say, this will probably be a resume enhancer for them in the Democratic party.

28. #28
    On June 30th, 2008 at 8:19 pm, Brent said:

    It gets even better:

    Joy serves as president of the United Nations Association of Wake County. She is currently third vice chair of the Durham County Democratic Party as well as vice president of the Young Democrats in Durham County. She is also a member of the Human Relations Commission of Durham, N.C.

    Joy has traveled to Israel/Palestine with the Israeli Committee against House Demolitions to witness the conflict between Israel and Palestine on the ground. Before the 2003 war, Joy traveled to Iraq with the Christian Peacemaker Team to put a human face on the situation and to share with Americans the truth about the effect of the Gulf War and the imposed sanctions on the Iraqi people. Meanwhile, she speaks about her experience in the Middle East on a regular basis to any interested groups.

    http://www.theindigodawn.com/Indigo_Dawn/Who_We_Are.html

29. #29
    On June 30th, 2008 at 8:25 pm, zorro said:

    She has resigned her positions with the Democratic Party, said state Sen. Floyd McKissick, D-Durham.

    “She seemed to be a very open, reasonable, responsible person, but certainly, the allegations that have been made are shocking to everybody who has known her,” McKissick said. “We wish her the best going through this difficult and trying time.“

    The perfect example of democrap compassion. What about the victim?

30. #30
    On June 30th, 2008 at 8:33 pm, buckw said:

    Craig shackled his victims to beds, kept them in dog cages and starved them inside his Albany Street home, prosecutors said. He was charged with beating the man with a cane and a cord and with raping the woman.

    “This goes well above what they were interested in doing,” an assistant Durham County district attorney said.

    I’m sorry, but that’s a great straight line from the DA!

31. #31
    On June 30th, 2008 at 8:53 pm, cabrerski said:

    Maybe Mike Nifong is still in the area and can be counted on for sage legal advice.

32. #32
    On June 30th, 2008 at 10:44 pm, Micheleeroo said:

    In Seattle papers this couple’s party affiliation would be nameless until local conservative bloggers would figure it out and report on the omission, at which time the online version of the story would finally be amended with an off-handed mention of the D affiliation down in the body of the article.

33. #33
    On June 30th, 2008 at 11:58 pm, ThackerAgency said:

    It is really no surprise because the Democrats in this state are ridiculously corrupt and have been getting worse.

    But:

    So the wife helped this bastard chain, whip and rape his victims.

    She got practice in how Democrats treated the Republicans. She was used to it when she saw her husband do it.

34. #34
    On July 1st, 2008 at 8:25 am, irving said:

    This one of the things about human nature that I never get used to. You meet people because they worship the Prince of Darkness – the symbol of all that is evil and corrupt – then you’re surprised to find out they aren’t very nice.

35. #35
    On July 1st, 2008 at 8:46 am, RobM1981 said:

    I’m not sure if part of their cult ever involved them actually *receiving* any of these beatings or torture.

    If so, in the spirit of Tolerance and Inclusiveness: I’d be happy to cane both of them all day, for free.

    You see how nice Tolerance is?

    Just let me know where these people are, and we can start right away…

36. #36
    On July 1st, 2008 at 9:29 am, IndyRich said:

    One neighbor who declined to give his name came to court Monday to support the couple and held up messages behind the courtroom’s glass partition.

    “(They’re) innocent until proven guilty,” the man said.

    Hmmmm…This is the same Durham, NC where a black woman accused some young white men of rape, and they were “guilty until proven innocent”.

    Either they’ve learned their lesson (not likely) or the victims were white (ding-ding-ding!!! What did I win, Monty??)

37. #37
    On July 1st, 2008 at 11:08 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Fits. The City by the GayBay had it’s annual Fairy Parade featuring the S&M crowd. I bet Speaker Pelosi looks awsome in black leather and high heed boots. For an old gal I mean. (o:

38. #38
    On July 1st, 2008 at 3:41 pm, wighttrasch said:

    In the video the woman reporter states ‘but they didn’t consent to rape’—-excuse me, but isn’t that in the definition of ‘rape’?!

39. #39
    On July 1st, 2008 at 5:53 pm, Danceswithdachshunds said:

    Good point – if you consent then it ain’t rape.

    I’m puzzled why she resigned? I thought democrats were all about diversity and ‘reaching out’? I’ll get started on a “FREE JOY JOHNSON!” bumper sticker design right away!

    Here’s a link to a cached contact page of the “Durham Dems” as they call themselves.

    It appears that their server is broke at the moment..

40. #40
    On July 1st, 2008 at 5:55 pm, Danceswithdachshunds said:

    ArizonaNeanderthal – “Old Gal” ? Thanks for imagery – NOT!

41. #41
    On July 1st, 2008 at 6:42 pm, Micheleeroo said:

    Hoping others “get it” that satan worship doesn’t exactly lead one in a healthy direction….

42. #42
    On July 1st, 2008 at 7:28 pm, bird said:

    Ohmygosh…and just yesterday I got lost on YouTube and found myself amidst a ton of videos on the theme of “Obama the Anti-Christ”.

    Then today Obama comes forth with this speech on “faith groups”.

    I perceive a pattern.

43. #43
    On July 2nd, 2008 at 8:15 am, angryoldfatman said:

    On June 30th, 2008 at 4:15 pm, tre said:

    So, not ALL Democrats are atheists.

    “True” Satanists are atheists.

    Here’s video containing an interview with a Church of Satan “reverend” about their atheistic and selfish might-makes-right philosophy. The interview starts at 5:40 if you want to skip all of the preliminary stuff, though I recommend watching all of it for educational purposes.

    It is no coincidence that the metaphysics of “True” Satanism are practically identical to the panentheistic New Age ideologies, since the founders of the New Age heresies were also Satanists.

44. #44
    On July 11th, 2008 at 8:56 am, Bogtrotter said:

    I am sure they will claim religious persecution