An article in The Daily Beast takes an intriguing look at Bobby Jindal's past - including info about his activities as an amateur exorcist bent on casting out Satan.
Whatever special powers Jindal might possess didn't come through for him on Tuesday night. His follow-up speech after Obama's major speech on the economy was judged as less than inspirational.
Louisiana Governor Jindal is something of a golden boy in Republican circles. It's hard to know what it is about Jindal that excites Republicans. Compared to the gravitas Obama brings to his delivery and his skill with the word, Jindal comes across on the tube like boy scout lite.
The comparison with Obama was put in sharp relief when Jindal appeared on camera following the president's address to Congress. Conservatives who were hoping for an oratorical blast that would take some of the sheen off Obama's speech were disappointed - instead they were treated to an amateurish effort by Jindal.
American Spectator's Philip Klein wrote: "The substance of his speech read fine, but his delivery was absolutely awful. His delivery was flat and his jokes and anecdotes were awkward, his grin childish."
On Fox news, Juan Williams also had a stinging remark: “It came off as amateurish and even the tempo in which he spoke was sing-songy,"
Williams added: "He was telling stories that seemed very simplistic and almost childish.”
Michelle Malkin was one of the few on the right with nice things to say about Jindal's sub-standard performance - predictable given that Malkin is mainly about spin.
Jeff Crouere, a former executive director of the Louisiana GOP is quoted in The Daily Beast article. According to Crouere, Jindal is right up there in the party ranks alongside Palin and Romney. Crouere even described him as 'the rock star of the Republican Party'.
Stories from Jindal's early years make interesting reading. His given name was Piyush. He decided to adopt "Bobby" after watching a particularly enthralling episode of the The Brady Bunch.
When he converted to Christianity, his Hindu parents were less than enthusiastic. In describing their reaction he says - “My parents have never truly accepted my conversion and still see my faith as a negative that overshadows my accomplishments...”
When he attended Brown University Jindal became something of a Christian zealot, even to the point of grappling with the powers of 'evil' in what can only be described as a hands-on fashion.
In an article titled “Beating a Demon: Physical Dimensions of Spiritual Warfare” that appeared in a Catholic magazine, Jindal reflects on his struggle to free a classmate named Susan from the grip of Satan.
We are informed that 'sulfuric scents' hung over Susan wherever she went. When Susan collapsed on the floor during a prayer meeting, the exorcist-within leaped into action as Jindal cried out “Satan, I command you to leave this woman!”
Daily Beast:
American Spectator's Philip Klein wrote: "The substance of his speech read fine, but his delivery was absolutely awful. His delivery was flat and his jokes and anecdotes were awkward, his grin childish."
On Fox news, Juan Williams also had a stinging remark: “It came off as amateurish and even the tempo in which he spoke was sing-songy,"
Williams added: "He was telling stories that seemed very simplistic and almost childish.”
Michelle Malkin was one of the few on the right with nice things to say about Jindal's sub-standard performance - predictable given that Malkin is mainly about spin.
Jeff Crouere, a former executive director of the Louisiana GOP is quoted in The Daily Beast article. According to Crouere, Jindal is right up there in the party ranks alongside Palin and Romney. Crouere even described him as 'the rock star of the Republican Party'.
Stories from Jindal's early years make interesting reading. His given name was Piyush. He decided to adopt "Bobby" after watching a particularly enthralling episode of the The Brady Bunch.
When he converted to Christianity, his Hindu parents were less than enthusiastic. In describing their reaction he says - “My parents have never truly accepted my conversion and still see my faith as a negative that overshadows my accomplishments...”
When he attended Brown University Jindal became something of a Christian zealot, even to the point of grappling with the powers of 'evil' in what can only be described as a hands-on fashion.
In an article titled “Beating a Demon: Physical Dimensions of Spiritual Warfare” that appeared in a Catholic magazine, Jindal reflects on his struggle to free a classmate named Susan from the grip of Satan.
We are informed that 'sulfuric scents' hung over Susan wherever she went. When Susan collapsed on the floor during a prayer meeting, the exorcist-within leaped into action as Jindal cried out “Satan, I command you to leave this woman!”
Daily Beast:
While under the supposed control of satanic demons, Susan lashed out at Jindal and his friends. “Whenever I concentrated long enough to begin prayer, I felt some type of physical force distracting me,” Jindal reflected. “It was as if something was pushing down on my chest, making it very hard for me to breathe… I began to think that the demon would only attack me if I tried to pray or fight back; thus, I resigned myself to leaving it alone in an attempt to find peace for myself.”
