Simon is the master of playing dumb, I'll give him that.

I'm speechless. Describing slavery as a "blessing" or "inspired" makes my stomach turn. This is way over the top, even for Dan and Will. What were they thinking?!

Simon Belmont, since you just reflexively rush to defend the patrons of your rent boy services without even bothering to see what they wrote on their blogs, here's how I know Schryver quoted that statement approvingly:

http://imetatron.blogspot.com/

Carl M. Franklin, PhD, my new friend from New Orleans, listened patiently to the patronizing arguments of his Yellow Dog Democrat friends, then breathed a sigh and commenced to deliver one of the most impressive and impassioned speeches I have heard in my entire life. His words were eloquent, articulate, and profoundly earnest. I recount them to the best of my recollection:

"My grandfather was born a slave. His fathers, going back five generations, had been slaves, brought to America from Africa in the late 18th century. My grandfather moved to the north after the Civil War and struggled to make a living. My father struggled, too. He left my mother and his children when I was very young, and I never saw him again. My mother struggled to raise us, but she never let us feel sorry for ourselves. She insisted that we go to church. She insisted that we go to school. I was the first in my family to go to college. I worked multiple jobs all through college until I achieved my doctorate. It wasn't easy. I was subjected to lots of prejudice. When I was in college, there were many students and professors who, quite sincerely, did not believe blacks could even do basic mathematics, let alone electrical engineering. But I stuck with it, and notwithstanding the discrimination I encountered from time to time, I overcame all the obstacles in my path and eventually got to where I am today, in an America that has, to a great extent, moved past the racism I faced when I was younger. Now I am an old man. I have lived a rewarding and satisfying life. I have enjoyed the love of a great woman for almost fifty years. Our children are educated and prosperous."

And then his voice softened in volume and intensified in tone as he looked straight at his "Yellow Dog Democrat" acquaintances who were, moments before, advocating that he be rewarded for the suffering of his ancestors in slavery.

"I thank God Almighty that he saw fit to snatch my forefathers from the darkness of their lives in Africa and plant them here in this land where, after not many generations, the majority of them are finally breaking free from the bondage of ignorance and dependence. Yes, slavery is inherently evil. Many suffered, not the least the slave traders and slave owners stained by its shame. But there was a divine purpose in these things, and I refuse to mock God by failing to see His hand in all things. And, most of all, I refuse to see my children returned to the slavery of dependence on those who condescendingly view themselves as our superiors."

The Yellow Dog Democrats sat silently as Dr. Franklin concluded his impressive oration, then summarily finished their drinks and excused themselves from our company.

I stood and extended my hand to Dr. Franklin, who then stood himself and embraced me warmly.

"You are a great man Dr. Franklin, and I count myself fortunate to have made your acquaintance."

"And I yours."

He reached into his pocket, retrieved his card, and pressed it into my palm with his warm, soft hand.

"Carl M. Franklin – Sophisticated Music for All Occasions."

It is now in a frame hanging on my wall. This is the story behind it.

May 21, 2012
Cedar City, Utah

Ya gotta dig the cool double-shades thing DCP has going on in this photo:

Daniel C. Peterson, Slavery Apologist

And is it just me, or does Schryver's wife have a pained look hiding behind her strained smile?

Poor Sister Schryver

You've got to feel just a little bit sorry for the poor woman.

I thank God Almighty that he saw fit to snatch my forefathers from the darkness of their lives in Nauvoo and plant them here in this land where, after not many generations, the majority of them are finally breaking free from the bondage of ignorance and dependence. Yes, Mormonism is inherently evil. Many suffered, not the least the bureaucracy and paid gerontocracy stained by its shame. But there was a divine purpose in these things, and I refuse to mock God by failing to see His hand in all things. And, most of all, I refuse to see my children returned to the slavery of Mormonism on those who condescendingly view themselves as our superiors.

Indeed. It is absolutely obvious that Schryver in no way condones the distasteful Uncle-Tom "Thanks for slavery, Lord!" sentiments that he writes into his blog. His distaste is blindingly obvious:

DCP sneaking some Chinese take-out while the rest of the clan cook up some sacrificial "blessed Africans" behind the barn at Schryver's house.

No, Simon. As any reader can see, I assumed that people would actually read the blog at issue before commenting on what it says. And as any reader can plainly see, Schryver approved of the substance of what this man said about slavery. And as any reader can plainly see, whatever name "Simon Belmont" chooses to give his sock puppets, he only brings personal grudges and attempts to start pissing contests about ludicrous non-issues because he has nothing in substance to offer in defense of Joseph's magic polygamy cult or its modern corporate re-imaging.

And Simon Belmont/static/oxygenadam/Nibley'sGhost/Radex/Skywalker/etc., I am not interested in your inane chatter designed to distract people from saying things about your cherished beliefs that you can't address. But if, by some random chance, you ever happen to say something substantive, I will respond.

Gosh, that is a really amazing riposte. Whenever I want to distance myself from someone's opinion, I always begin by some kind of introduction like this:



and I finish like this:



That's non-committal neutrality the way I do it. You should see what I do when I really approve of something I quote!

Sweet Jesus, Simon, haven't you humiliated Mormons enough by your presence on this board? Have you no mercy on them at all?

But both Will and Dan (as I read their posts) quote those words with apparent approval (with Dan finding some "good" coming from slavery, and Will congratulating the man who describes slavery as a "blessing").

I have paused a bit to see if it would seep in. No i do not see the issue. I see that some Blacks are glad they live in the US. Some are not. There are reasons not to be glad. Should we not try to make the future better? I do not think a desire not to hide the evils of the past would be good reason to not make the future better.

Yup. he was not referring to what the man said at all. That's why he introduces his quote with these words:

And please, PLEASE let Schryver continue to influence his "friends" at the Maxwell Institute to do astoundingly stupid things like Peterson did by announcing and endorsing Schryver's blog and then joining him as charter members of the Mormon Apologists for Slavery Klan (MASK).

I'm sure the Romney campaign can't wait until this story starts making the rounds. Nothing like having the chief Mormon apologist and his racist/misogynist/liar-for-the-Lord lackey working overtime to address the vexing problems of Mormon history. !