Texas governor Perry attends prayer service

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Cody Walsh, 18, stands with arms raised in a crowd of attendees as they dance and sing during the opening musical act of the non-denominational prayer and fasting event, entitled "The Response" at Reliant Stadium Aug. 6, in Houston, Texas. Thousands attended the event organized by Gov. Rick Perry in order to pray for God to help save "a nation in crisis" referring to America.

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Texas Governor Rick Perry, left, attempts to quiet the crowd after his introduction by Reverend C. L. Jackson, rightk, during "The Response", an event billed as a call to prayer for a nation in crisis, at Reliant stadium in Houston Aug. 6.

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Gooberfest ov the goofies.

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Reply#1 - Sun Aug 7, 2011 12:57 AM EDT

Prayer is powerful, and this nation needs prayers lifted up. It is rather sad when people make fun of others who are concerned enough to entreat our Lord God for help. It's not like they're parked in front of their computer name calling, and finger pointing like some. At least they are acting in a positive way, in a peaceful manner, and not caring one whit what you think. God Bless these people, and God Bless our nation.

    Reply#2 - Sun Aug 7, 2011 4:16 AM EDT

    The picture of the guvnah is very scary. He looks all power hungry and evil, especially with the huge TV projection of himself behind himself. I would not underestimate either this crazy man nor the evangelical, pentacostal, born again army of loonies that support him. God help us.

      Reply#3 - Sun Aug 7, 2011 10:20 AM EDT

      I would not underestimate either this crazy man nor the evangelical, pentacostal, born again army of loonies that support him. God help us.

      Case in point, Ray. You just can't stop yourself from name calling. And the irony of your asking God to help us, is not lost on me.

        #3.1 - Sun Aug 7, 2011 3:34 PM EDT
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        Man....if that picture isn't that of Big Brother I don't know what is.

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        Reply#4 - Sun Aug 7, 2011 10:26 AM EDT

        Right???? LOL

          #4.1 - Sun Aug 7, 2011 10:29 AM EDT
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