Tebow for President? Quarterbacking Our Country

Too bad Tebow wasn’t born in the United States and doesn’t qualify to be president.

Obama throws like a girl….

Of course I’ve seen some girls that can throw as good as I could in my best days. No offense.

Tebow is a natural born citizen by birth. Both of his parents are US citizens so it doesn’t matter if he was born abroad. He is still considered a natural born citizen. A person gets citizenship by virtue of their parent(s)’ citizenship status or by being born on US soil.

Thank you for stating what I have been saying to all my friends. Barack Obama is a horrible leader. He may be a good guy and a good father, but he has been a terrible leader for this nation and that is the reason why he needs to go. Whatever he does or says holds no merit anymore. He lacks the ability to unite this country because he is too busy laying blame on others instead of accepting that it is his responsiblity to move this country in the right direction, no matter whose fault it is…it’s both Republicans and Democrats who are to blame for this mess and until he accepts that, he won’t be able to effectively lead this country. And just like in sports, if you have an ineffective coach or manager, you fire him! Too bad there are no good Republican candidates and there are no Democrats running against Obama. I sure hope a good third party candidate emerges!

Thanks, Matthew. Best assessment of our nation’s problems I’ve read. I don’t think Obama can be that kind of leader because he doesn’t have the ability to look beyond himself. Hopefully that full of faith, servant leader will emerge. We are so divided — and I think Obama relishes in widening that divide. It is all about being reelected and enjoying the trappings of the office. I don’t think Paul McCartney will visit him in Chicago . . .

What an utterly STUPID article..to compare the incredibly difficult and important work a president does to an over-paid crybaber football player. See if “Tebow” is such a leader if you only paid him $40,000 a year to throw a stupid football! Give me a break…

To compare an overpaid crybaby bible thumping bigot football player like Tebow to what the responsibilities Obama has on his plate is beyond “stupid”. Lets see what kind of leader Tebow would be if he were only making a teachers wage of $38,000 a year! Loser.

Just a few thoughts about the writers perspective about Tim Tebow’s faith.

Sure, God may not be that concerned about NFL teams winning or losing, but may be it’s the bigger picture we’re missing. The fact that the NFL gets a lot of attention and TT always gives the credit to God….while the others may stroke their own ego. He glorifies God and is a great role model. May be THAT is rewarded. TT is very committed to his faith….. and that’s why he stands out “religiously” in the NFL, because of his commitment. May be THAT commitment is rewarded. And that “divine presence” is not such a “mystery”. Tim Tebow can testify to that. ;)

Can we pick a scientist next. Dumb has had its chance for far too long.

If Tebow were president at least he’d have someone who could really kick the can down the road.

Dowd — You are obviously desperate because you can’t find any GOP candidates that are qualified, so now you want a football player? Good luck.

We watched Tim Tebow through his highschool years in Jacksonville, FL and this young man’s faith is just as strong with a loss as it is with a win, and anyone who has followed his career as those of us from Florida have would be proud to have him regardless of the team he is on. This young man is granted strength through his beliefs, and perhaps some or all of you are not believers, and that is fine – that is your business – but do not denigrate someone else who is a believer and finds strength in a higher being. Perhaps if everyone would stop and consider who or what is guiding them each day, we would be a stronger country. If you choose only to answer to the God of money and self, you will never find happiness. Happiness comes from within, from finding a peace and strength from your own moral center.

Pleeeeease…give me a break here…

Tebow was born in Makati City in the Philippines, to American parents who were serving as Christian Baptist missionaries at the time.

Tebow over Obama?? — Heck, I’d vote for Elmer Fudd over Obama!!!
Posted by: TheLoyalOpposition | December 12, 2011, 2:10 pm.

LOL! I believe you. I believe you would vote for a made-up cartoon character over a human being. Really. I believe you………….

@sally: ‘jocks’ aren’t ‘bright’? Discriminate much??? LOL. No doubt you’ve never taken. The time to educate yourself of the facts, but whilst @ the University of Florida, in between two Natl Championships, a Heisman, multiple SEC Conference Titles, countless NCAA records, and Sprng Breaks spent volunteering @ orphanges in poor countries, Mr. Tebow managed to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree ON TIME.

And hon, by the way, the correct grammar if written by a ‘bright’ bulb would be “a REALLY coherant

This is one of the best articles I’ve seen on Yahoo. Very well written and I wholeheartedly agree with your analysis. Tebow is a good Man of God and Obama could learn quite a bit from him and his leadership style. Tebow is so consistent in his belief and it has nothing to do with whether he wins or loses a game. Too bad we don’t have a strong Republican candidate running and no Democrat running against Obama. Maybe we’ll get lucky and a very GOOD businessman will run on another ticket!

let’s see where you and the rest on of the bandwagoners sit after defenses figure out Tebow, and he’s got a couple of losses under his belt. if there’s any comparison to tebow and obama, it’s the foolishness of those that think all you have to do it click your toes, and try a little harder to fix all the problems of the world.

Let’s look at the comparison a little closer. First of all, we know that with the Denver Broncos, the whole team is pulling together to create success for Tebow at the end of the games. It is not just a one man show. The same can not be said about Congress with regards to the President.

Cheilaamazing — Do you even know what you’re saying as you typed that ridiculous comment? Did you also know that he got an 890 on his SAT? I really don’t know why you are outlining how he won 2 championships, a Heisman, SEC championships and broke records because I’m pretty sure he’s just playing in the football games he agreed to play in when he signed his letter of intent, just as EVERY OTHER NCAA ATHLETE EVER. It’s not like it took him extra time to win a Heisman. Unless you’re trying to count practice time. Which would be dumb.

Know what his degree is in? Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. Yea, sounds like it has some real difficult course work. I got 2 business degrees in 3.5 years, can I be President? Thanks for ruining my day.

This article is ridiculous. Leading a nation is exponentially more complex than leading a football team. The ‘Kennedy style exhortations’ are great and all, but let’s remember that it was six years after the death of JFK that that goal was fulfilled. Some problems of the political spectrum take longer than 4 quarters or a season to resolve.

I don’t believe in magic invisible friends who live in the sky, but I certainly have no problem with Tebow and would indeed add that the world would be a better place if there were more people in it with his thoughtfulness and integrity. However, I would only caution that although he has been discreet in not directly attributing any of the Broncos success to “divine intervention”, he has been seen praying during the game, and did mention to a female reporter that during the Prater kick he was talking to the “man upstairs”, as I recall the exchange.

The problem here is that even if Tebow does not intend any harm in these actions or statements, it does tend to bring Christian belief into question and ridicule. For example, anyone using a bit of human reasoning power would have to scratch their heads and ask, “So Tebow is communicating with God on the field of this violent frivolous game and God answers the prayers by pushing the “Barber fumble button” on the heavenly computer or “Prater make 59 yard field goal button”, but apparently doesn’t listen to the prayers sent up to God by all the little girls who are raped and murdered each year?” Or what about God receiving billions of prayers by millions of Jews during the Holocaust, and refusing to help them?

Maybe Tebow needs to be reminded of what Jesus said in Matthew 6:5: “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.”

Of course, all the churches conveniently forget about this commandment by Jesus, because otherwise they’d have throw away the collection plate and shut their doors. But it still stands, I feel, as good advice, especially for a particular famous quarterback!

Elmer Fudd? Do you mean Barney Frank?

If only Obama could rely on his kicker for a 59 yard field goal followed by a 51 yard field goal to win, as well as the other team fumbling and blowing their chances to save him, like Tebow does.

Tebow’s been taking plays from Roethlisberger’s “How to be over-rated in the NFL” book all season… But at least it’s his over-rated book and not his rape book.

This article will, no doubt, appeal to the same geniuses who think Tebow is not only guided by his god, but also a good quarterback. Meanwhile, Dowd, why don’t you consider thinking about why a separation of church, state, and football is a necessary thing…

newcountryman | December 12, 2011, 4:00 pm —- It’s the same person, isn’t it??? LOL

@Educator1976 — Who is “Mr. Boyd”? The author’s name is “Dowd”… sucks to be an educator who can’t read, huh?

Please remeber that the President came and found these problems. Tebow, you’re winning and praying when the coin is on the other side i hope these people stick with you in good times and bad times

I love this article. It’s bjective from allangles. I am a Christian of great faith and no, I don’t believe God really cares who wins or looses football games. I believe that Tim Tebow elevates the players around him by his own faith in himself, his team and his God.

Tim Tebow is gay. Not that there’s anything wrong with that…………..

Until one gets near the fire, one can never perceive how hot it is.
People in America may not realize how distant theU.S had been from the rest of the world and how close President Obama has brought the U.S to the center of world political leadership and discourse.

Until the game is over, you can’t claim a loss or a victory. Obama has brought the Iraqi war to a respectful end for the U.S without the Middle East boiling over. He is on course in Afghanistan against the Taliban. He has stabiliized relationships with China (trade crises and North Korea’s Nukes next door) and with the Soviet Union (re: Nuclear Weapons curtailment, Joint Space Mission Collaboration, and Russia’s stability with neighbors – Georgia, Ukraine etc). What about holding steady the U.S econmy that was on a free fall before he resumed office? Prior to even being sworn in he was already at work to stop the war and reverse the Recession. He has not had to arm-twist NATO Allies or fake excuses to attack any country. The U.S remains respected. These are not fluke achievements in leadership.

You were doing alright till you hit humility…

Hackery. Even Tebow would be embarrassed to read this.

Gawker was right. This is the worst article ever written about Tebow.

Matthew Dowd is an incomparable imbecile. Absolutely, unquestionably so out of his mind that he makes Michele Bachmann look wise in comparison. There is nothing this fool has ever said, before or after this preposterous piece, that was worth hearing. Full-fledged cuckoo bananasville.

Wow. Dowd, you are really a fool. Please tell me you were drunk when you wrote this tripe.

The writer is absolutely right. Tebow is the only one on the field for Denver, no kickers, no receivers, no offense, no defense, no coaching staff. It’s only January but this is going to be a contender for dumbest article of the 2012.

what a giant pile of cow flop.

This is the worst article I’ve ever read. Ever. I should have known not to continue reading after I saw the ABC News page pop up from the link I clicked on Gawker. I want the writer and editor to know this because they at least deserve to know that their material is awful. I won’t be back to read any of their work in the future (ever), but other will. Do better next time.

I think I officially hate no talent hack writers writing stupid crap like this more than I hate Tebow because of no talent hack writers like you. You should be ashamed for ever typing this. Your future children should be ashamed for your drivel.

Mathew Dowd is everything that is wrong with America. He should die from colon cancer.

If you’re the kind of person who thinks Tim Tebow would be a good President then you are by definition the kind of person who thinks Obama is doing a bad job. I do not believe this condition is treatable. Good luck.

You. Have got. To be kidding me.

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What an overly simplistic analysis of two challenges that are not really comparable. Lame, Matt. Lame.