Eugene Cho

Thursday, December 22, 2011 • 11:42 am 30

president obama opposes family, faith, freedom, white dogs, asians, and human beings.

It’s amazing what makes headline news nowadays.

Example:

President Barack and Michelle Obama’s Christmas card selection.

Yup. Headline news.

Why?

Because former Alaska governor, Sarah Palin, has come to officially criticize its selection as “odd” since it emphasizes Obama’s family dog, Bo, and as such, we can assess that the first family and specifically, President Obama, elevates canines over “family, faith, and freedom.”

Huh? Really?

I hope this doesn’t sound awkward, elite, or boastful:

Minhee and I also received the official White House Christmas card couple weeks.

When I first opened the card, I was secretly hoping it included a gift card from Target but I digress. When I first opened the card, I analyzed the card as I do every single Christmas card I receive since it’s very helpful for me to make judgments and analysis about that person.

So, I thought I’d join in the party and share with you 8 things I learned Read the rest of this entry »

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 • 7:44 pm 58

sarah palin, newsweek cover, and sexism?

Sarah Palin is all over the news – just like she wants. And before you criticize her, she and her team have a strategy and they’re implementing it well to ensure that her persona is before the American public until the next Presidential election. Like her or not, get used to seeing and hearing much about Palin.

And on cue, Palin is on the front cover of the latest edition of Newsweek.  Most of my readers know that I like Palin but Not in That Way but what in the world is up with the editors of Newsweek. What is the point of this cover?

I don’t have a problem with the lead title but that image of Palin is demeaning. Let’s call it straight: It’s sexist.  She is a politician and one of the very few visible female politicians. Why would they take a picture from a shoot from some time ago from Runner’s World Magazine (and use it without permission from RW)? What is the point of her with her “running legs” for a political article?

Your turn:

Politically Correct overload or is this sexist? Read the rest of this entry »

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Saturday, June 13, 2009 • 12:29 pm 25

shame on you: david letterman & jeremiah wright

letterman and palin

My head has been buried in stuff so I haven’t been tracking with too much current news with the exception of the North Korea (and Laura Ling and Euna Lee) stituation.

But as I was reading through my RSS reader this morning and read Scot McKnight’s blog about inexcusable comments by David Letterman and Jeremiah Wright (two separate stuff), I was pretty downright disgusted myself.

First, heres’ the news about Letterman’s completely inappropriate comments/jokes about the Palin family (via ABC news):

Letterman’s “Top 10″ list Tuesday night focused on Palin’s recent trip to New York, and included several cracks: “Bought makeup from Bloomingdale’s to update her ‘slutty flight attendant’ look,” Letterman said.

But it was a line in Letterman’s monolog that set off a firestorm: “One awkward moment for Sarah Palin at the Yankee game, during the seventh inning, her daughter was knocked up by Alex Rodriguez.”

Palin was in New York with her 14-year-old daughter, Willow.

I’m shared before on this blog that I don’t like Sarah Palin in that kind of way…but I completely agree with her and her husband. Absolutely unacceptable. David Letterman: While I enjoy the few occasions I get to watch your show, this is inexcusable. Shame on you. His explanation (apology

You have to wonder if the folks Read the rest of this entry »

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Friday, November 7, 2008 • 1:32 am 40

let’s kiss and make up

I follow politics but I don’t go crazy.  Meaning, I’m not the kind of person that wears buttons, puts bumper stickers on their cars, and plant signs on their home lawns. I confess I do have one vintage Ronald Reagan shirt I picked up a while ago from a second hand store.  So, while I watched the elections with great interest and cried like a baby, it was hard to live vicariously with those who were celebrating like Kids Gone Wild in Seattle or those who were visibly upset about the doom and gloom news of impending socialism and Obamunism.

It’s not just because I’m an ‘independent’ voter but also because I feel like my voice in the City, Church, and Culture is to be a ‘reconciler’ or ‘peacemaker’ that I’ve been feeling torn over the growing division in the country between RED and BLUE.  When you see leaders tear each other apart, you wonder how anything be accomplished to remedy some of the national and global crises. 

Even more painful has been the division in the Church.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008 • 12:53 am 61

the next president of the united states?

Alright folks.  I’d love to hear from you.  On this blog, I would love to host an engaging, passionate, but respectful conversation on who YOU are voting for as the next President of the United States.  Since the elections are exactly a week away, I thought this would be great timing.  Some of your answers will likely be helpful for me as I prepare my sermon for this upcoming Sunday on the topic of ‘Faith & Politics.’ 

If you don’t mind sharing, share WHO you are voting for and WHY and for some of you, reasons why you are NOT voting.  [If you don't mind, tell us where you're from.] And let’s try to refrain ourselves from the ‘Obama is a terrorist,’ ‘Palin is moosehunter,’ ‘Biden is a plagiarist,’ and ‘McCain is so old that he farts out dust’ comments. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008 • 12:03 am 58

i like sarah palin…but not in that way

Sarah Palin is all the buzz nowadays.  Or at least since McCain startled the nation by naming her as his Vice-President running mate.  Till then, no one – outside of Alaska and diehard Republican political junkies really knew who she was. As you might have expected, the traffic on search engines on “Sarah Palin” have been through the roof.  Last week, the local Seattle PI paper stopped by Quest to interview couple of us which also led to a front page photo of our church sanctuary [and one of our pastors].

Maybe it’s the stuff I subscribe to but I haven’t read too many kind words about Sarah Palin so I thought I’d devote an entry on my blog to Sarah Palin.  Why?  Because I like Sarah Palin…but not in that way. Read the rest of this entry »

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Thursday, October 2, 2008 • 2:43 pm 20

stupid awards: four george fox students and sandra bernhard

Regardless of your political or ideological views, what happened last week with the hanging of the Obama effigy at George Fox University was downright disturbing and disgusting.  All folks – including Christians – should have been quick to condemn the stupidity of the act AND consider once more, the important call of the church and Christ followers to the ministry of reconciliation and justice.

And let’s be honest here, it’s not just the Obama stuff…there’s been some vitriolic and outrageous things said of Sarah Palin that are downright outrageous and disgusting. But hardly a peep from the very ones that cry injustice over the Obama Hatorades. One that comes to mind is actress/bad comedian Sarah Bernhard’s “gang-rape” warning to Palin in her one woman show: Read the rest of this entry »

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Thursday, October 2, 2008 • 9:24 am 30

sarah palin and evangelicals

I’ll post more thoughts tomorrow about what I like and dislike about Sarah Palin.  Speaking with the press [Seattle Post Intelligencer in this case] is always interesting:  you say tons of stuff and it get deduced to a sentence or two.  At least, Leah Klug, one of our pastors actually got a paragraph and a front page picture of her suddenly looking really holy.  [And no, your eyes are not deceiving you.  Leah has long hair, feminine facial features, and is actually a woman.  Oh the scandal of female pastors!]

How do you feel about Sarah Palin?  On the eve of the most important debate of her life – which not only will make its mark on this election but in my opinion, will determine her future political aspiration… Read the rest of this entry »

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Saturday, September 20, 2008 • 11:48 pm 21

are we “otherizing” obama(& palin)?

Nicholas Kristof’s column in the NY Times, entitled The Push to ’Otherize’ Obama is a worthwhile read.  While some of you may scoff, this isn’t my attempt to advocate for or against one candidate over another.  But in light of the “historic” nature of the primary and presidential elections:  Hilary Clinton [female candidate who garnered 18 million votes], Barack Obama [first Black-American Presidential nominee of a major party], and now, Sarah Palin [first Republican female VP candidate], I have been curious how folks in this country would respond to these candidates and the simple fact that they are mostly unlike what this country has seen before for the highest offices of the land.  And let’s not forget John McCain whose nomination is historic in itself as he is one of the oldest Presidential nominees.

Maybe it’s because I’ve been watching episodes of LOST on DVD but the labeling of “the Others” has been very fresh on my mind which is why this article really hit a chord with me.  Is it just politics?  Is it fear?  Is it part of the game? Read the rest of this entry »

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Friday, September 5, 2008 • 1:48 am 41

my random thoughts about tina fey and the presidential/vp candidates

As promised, here are my wanna be expert but random thoughts on the respective candidates’ speeches and other non-linear stuff from the DNC and RNC.  As usual, remember to respectfully share your thoughts, opinions, and corrections.

SPEECHES:

John McCain: He was solid.  Not the greatest or fanciest orator but clear communicator.  Thought he handled the hecklers extremely well.  Enjoyed the way he thanked and congratulated Obama. Heard it often but was moved by hearing his POW story personally from him.  But grew very tired of the line, “rather lose an election than lose a war.”  Please…no more.  His demeanor, his story, his authenticity = Grade:  Read the rest of this entry »

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 • 11:40 pm 62

where are all the people of color at the RNC?

My expert thoughts about Palin, McCain, the RNC, Obama, and Biden are coming tomorrow.  But I’m throwing out this observation for discussion.  America is a diverse country and as every source corroborates, we are only becoming more diverse.  As a pastor with an ecclesiology for a multicultural and diverse church and an Asian with beautiful slanted eyes, the issue of diversity is of interest to me.

And so, as I was watching the Republican National Convention this week, I couldn’t help but notice the thousands of people and ask the following question:

Where are all the people of color?  Where’s the diversity? Read the rest of this entry »

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Friday, August 29, 2008 • 10:28 pm 82

sarah palin as president?

Update: “I Like Sarah Palin…But Not in that Way.”

When news spread  about the selection of Sarah Palin this morning as John McCain’s running mate, I had to do a double take…I was shocked.  I have to be honest and admit that I didn’t know too much about the governor of Alaska.

What do you think about this “bold” selection of Sarah Palin to the Republican ticket?  

After doing some more research on her via the web and various new sources, my first thought:  If McCain becomes president, I hope he’s very healthy.  I’m not trying to be disrespectful but seems a little shocking that we’re a heartbeat away from Palin being President.  Definitely a bold move…she seems like an extraordinary person but here comes the “experience” questions. Read the rest of this entry »

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my tweets

  • "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed." ~ Psalm 34:18 || 1 hour ago
  • To anyone who's thinking of saying something to link the Oklahoma tornado & God's wrath: Be wise. Don't do it. It's the last thing we need. || 1 hour ago
  • In Seoul, Korea (my birthplace) for couple days.Walking around and remembering Oklahoma & North… instagram.com/p/ZlDPo4yWW7/ || 1 hour ago
  • To anyone who's thinking of saying something about the Oklahoma tornado & God's judgement: DON'T DO IT. It's the last & worst thing we need. || 17 hours ago
  • Right now as we tweet, there are people in Moore, OK - young and old - that are trapped and fighting for their lives. #PrayForOklahoma || 17 hours ago
  • Let's put love in action. PRAY for everyone impacted.SERVE for those that can go. GIVE to trusted orgs & local OK churches. #PrayForOklahoma || 18 hours ago
  • #PrayForOklahoma Dear Lord: Rescue the wounded and trapped. Comfort the hurting. Remember the deceased & their loved ones. Lord, have mercy. || 18 hours ago
  • Hong Kong skyline. Breathtaking view. instagram.com/p/ZijrpQyWac/ || 1 day ago

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