Title a bit harsh? Oh, my apologies . . .
Once again, after being told not to provide a platform, a Catholic university provides a platform.
Yes, an actual platform
The glowing coverage from Villanova's student newspaper can be found here.
The turnout was much higher than anticipated by both the Obama campaign as well as Villanova administration. The student reaction inside the building to Mrs. Obama's appearance was also overwhelmingly positive."The rally was a wonderful experience. I can relate to Michelle Obama's background, so she really spoke to my situation. I think she represented her husband and his campaign very well," said sophomore Richard Riley after the rally.
Moloch, Phoenician fire-deity, was also "thrilled" at what a good job Michelle Obama did. He did, though, express some disappointment that no children were shoved into his fiery bronze maw during the event. "I'm tired of lip-service," he reportedly said. "Kneel and worship. Feed the fire."
"I was glad that she addressed No Child Left Behind, a specific policy issue," said senior Madeline Dorger. "I was happy to hear her mention student loans and the way that they affect the career decisions of recent gradates," said senior Amy Knop-Narbutis.
Huitzilopochtli, the Nahuatl hummingbird deity, was glad to hear that the issue of Obama's relentless support for abortion was somehow missed. "I too, leave no child behind. Walk up the steps of my ziggurat, and surrender your beating heart to the stone knife. Fire awaits. Burning, cleansing, fire. I have spoken."
There was, however, some opposition to the Obama campaign before the rally. A few protesters, including Christians against Obama, made their presence known outside the Fieldhouse by voicing their displeasure with Barack and Michelle Obama's abortion stance as students were filing in.
Beelzebub, Canaanite Lord of the Flies, expressed comtempt that Villanova had not yet eliminated all opposition to his glorious reign. "Bah. Christians. And did you see how they were dressed? How unfashiobable."
Villanova Students for Barack Obama, a recently formed chapter of the national campaign, only had this week to plan the rally. Student members, Oscar Abello and Cait Taylor introduced Mrs. Obama before her speech.
Millstones? Line forms on the left, Oscar and Cait. It's a long one, but I'm sure there are plenty.