Pining for a Texas Christian Theocracy - the TX GOP platform . . .

[enlightenment]

From a link on Huffpo . . . at least they're not trying to pretend.

http://static.texastribune.org/media/documents/FINAL_2010_STATE_REPUBLICAN_PARTY_PLATFORM.pdf

My personal favourite is this part:

Israel – We believe that the United States and Israel share a special long-standing relationship based on shared values, a mutual
commitment to a republican form of government, and a strategic alliance that benefits both nations. Our foreign policy with Israel should
reflect the special nature of this relationship through continued military and economic assistance and recognition that Jerusalem is the
capital of Israel and should remain an undivided city accessible to people of all faiths. We believe that the US Embassy should be
located in Jerusalem. In our diplomatic dealings with Israel, we encourage the continuation of peace talks between Israel and the
Palestinians, but oppose pressuring Israel to make concessions it believes would jeopardize its security, including the trading of land for
the recognition of its right to exist. We call on the U.S. to cease strong arming Israel through prior agreements with the understanding of
delivering equipment to them to defend themselves in exchange for future diplomatic concessions, such as giving up land to the
Palestinians on the West Bank. We support the continuation of non-recognition of terrorist nations and organizations. Our policy is
based on God’s biblical promise to bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel and we further invite other nations
and organizations to enjoy the benefits of that promise.

*emphasis mine*

It's sad, actually - there are a few good ideas scattered amongst the utter insanity of the rest, but the emphasis on religion is so over the top that the entire thing looks more like an article from the Onion than a serious political positioning.

I feel sorry for the sane people in Texas.