The Rise of Rick Perry and the New Apostolic Reformation?

An article by an old friend, Greg Metzger, that I've rediscovered the joy of verbal jousting in recent months.  (Thanks Greg!)  The piece talks about the possible influence of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and the theology of dominionism on Governor Perry - a republican presidential candidate.  Greg posits the notion dominionism generally and that NAR influence specifically, is something beyond the usual pandering for Governor Perry.  As is common, I disagree, although this is a "less than hearty" disagreement. 

Dominionism can sound awful - but properly balanced it merely suggests that we are to be steward's of God's creation. To be steward's we must be involved in word and action.  Certainly Christians shouldn't pull out of society like the pre-trib brethren and leave it to those who would be "left behind"? The notion de-legitimizes this very platform.  I, for one, am much more excited about Christians infiltrating with consequence the public square rather than leaving it in it's "nakedness" as described by RJ Neuhaus. True "little christs" doing so would mitigate the fringes, yes? Like any theological view point - the extreme fringe can be dangerous - but a very powerful motivator and hence political tool. I get the impression - and it is only an impression - that a president Perry, in spite of his NAR ties, does in fact offer more of the same.

So far, little has enthused me about this Governor. While I suspect I know more than the average citizen about him, I have yet to spend much time analyzing outside of a few interviews, articles and right wing media buzz. What is interesting to me is that generally the buzz doesn't measure up to the man - as far as I am concerned. In spite of the hype - to me - his speeches aren't that great, off the cuff statements touch the fringes of sensational and even his persona strikes me as hollow. While I won't judge the man in total, I have to say that his alliance and persona comes across more opportunistic than heartfelt. I suspect that NAR will be the governor's version of the Rev Wright and, beyond the primaries, will go the way of Obama's "old uncle".