Review of J.C. Watts and his visit to my area (vomit inducing)

I didn't go, but this is someone's review that appeared in the local paper. Let me know what you think...

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15320746&BRD=2271&PAG=461&dept_id=462943&rfi=6

"J.C. Watts visited the Tri-Cities Forum Thursday night, and what a breath of fresh air he was."

"The former Republican Congressman of Oklahoma's Fourth District and star quarterback of Oklahoma University shared his insight and thoughts on a variety of subjects.

Although some of his views were decidedly Republican (school choice, lower taxes, welfare reform), it should be noted that he freely criticized the GOP and the Democratic Party. He pointed to leaders (Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, John F. Kennedy) and ideas from both parties that he liked.

He wasn't your typical politician.

His thoughts on diversity and religion were especially poignant.

He brought a fresh and original view on diversity, which he said we must embrace. He set up his point by noting that God, in his infinite wisdom, made him black and forum moderator and Richard Bland College President Dr. James McNeer white. God knew exactly what he was doing in both instances, Watts said.

"If diversity is OK for God, then it ought to be OK for us," he said.
Addressing the issue of the separation of church and state, Watts paraphrased Democratic Sen. Joseph Lieberman, who said that in America, we are guaranteed freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. Watts, an ordained minister, spoke at length on the Declaration of Independence, specifically its reference to God: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Notice that the founding fathers didn't say we are endowed by our government, Watts stated.

Watts spoke of his love of competition and its positive effect in all areas of life. More competition is needed in the government, Watts said. He criticized "mandatory spending" of the federal government and warned of possible financial disaster if it isn't addressed.

He was passionate about the importance of family, sharing life lessons of common sense and fiscal prudence his father, the late Buddy Watts. He stated that his greatest achievement while in Congress was keeping his family together.

He told us why he switched from Democrat to Republican in 1989 (Democrats are less open to change). But he also criticized the GOP for its handling of race issues, saying they often had the right answer but did a poor job of conveying their message.

Time and again, he spoke of his love for the United States and how privileged we are to be Americans.

Watts was a great kickoff to the 31st Tri-Cities Forum.

For those people who might be tempted to label J.C. Watts as a "black Republican," we say this man is too dynamic, too independent, too original to be pigeon-holed by race or party. But for those who must label him, we say just call him a "Great American." "

J.C. Watts a great american?

That is just toooooo funny.

And you might find it interesting to do a bit of research on his family and some of their doings. Just saying....

What kind of change? The kind that sets human rights back a hundred years or so? The kind that changes FEMA so that, by mistake or design, thousands in New Orleans were left on their own?

his registration from R to D when a group of 4 or 5 Oklahoma oilmen approahced him to run for Congress as a Repug. In exchange, the oilmen paid his oustanding company (failing) debts and personal debts. In other words, they polished his act, got him elected and told him how to vote and what to say. Sadly, they got themselves a really good "House boy" for a little while.

like a bad penny.

Was he also crisp and refreshing?
Did you laugh, cry and stand up and cheer?

The author sounds like if Watts said "his people should rise up and kill whitey", it would be a "thought provoking statement on today's society".

Utter crap.

Didn't he get busted for distributing or did Barry take care of that like he did all other "indiscretions" of players on the team?

made the cover of SI, and marked the beginning of the end of sooner dominance of the 80s

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And they cling to his legacy because he is all they have. Literally.

Not a single black Republican member of congress

illegitimate kids.

J.C. Watts was no better than the 5th best QB of the Sooner wishbone era, behind Jack Mildren, Jamelle Holloway, Steve Davis and Thomas Lott. Watts was quick but never had great speed to turn the corner. I do give him credit for pulling out the Orange Bowl vs. FSU by one point in the '80 season. OU blew out FSU a year earlier in the OB, but that was with Billy Sims.