Am I one of the few right wing nuts who claims Buddhism as a religion?

[Stevie]

I can't stand liberals and I never vote for democrats. I believe in gun rights, and I even own a few. I also believe that we should overthrow radical islam by force. I am voting for McCain in 2008 even though I am young and a recent college graduate. All of this and I still prefer Buddhism over other religions. If you think about it, Buddhism is quite conservative in the far east yet I kinda think that the pinko moonbats have hijacked it in this country. Am I the only non-Asian American who is this way?

[T S]

Probably. Good Luck with that.

[1 free American]

in my religion we still handle poisonous snakes
you are entitled to believe whatever you want
but I agree with your thoughts on the pinko moonbats who have hijacked eastern religions and philosophies and twisted them for their own sick purposes or as the latest fad

owning firearms does not, let me repeat that it DOES NOT display a desire to hurt anyone or engage in violent acts
however, and i no nothing of buddhism, but I doubt its teachings include being a victim, and firearms have many uses, including sport shooting and predator control(they work great on liberals who are human (kind of) predators)
I have owned guns most of my life and I have never shot anyone nor do I want to shoot anyone, and i don't feel sudden urges to rob liquor stores

[greychin]

oh dear....How do you balance the Buddhist teaching of non violence with Gun ownership and a desire to hurt others?...

[pip]

That rant wasn't very Zen of you.

[BrushPicks]

you claim you are a Buddhist or you actually following the teaching of buddhism.

It's a peaceful religion just like Christianity.