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lifer | 4:15 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
San Diegan,
It's not hard to become discouraged.
But I think you undervalue the power of the presidency.
In the few years since 9/11, dubya has taken the near unanimous good will and support we received from every country from conservative Islamic regimes to China to Russia, and turned it into hatred of America that may take generations to undo.
The president also controls judicial appointments and exerts great influence over determining funding priorities. These choices affect us every day.
And even though big money controls way too much when it comes to national elections, each vote really does matter.
So hang in there man! btw, if you want some help about WHO to vote for, just ask! ;~)
It's not hard to become discouraged.
But I think you undervalue the power of the presidency.
In the few years since 9/11, dubya has taken the near unanimous good will and support we received from every country from conservative Islamic regimes to China to Russia, and turned it into hatred of America that may take generations to undo.
The president also controls judicial appointments and exerts great influence over determining funding priorities. These choices affect us every day.
And even though big money controls way too much when it comes to national elections, each vote really does matter.
So hang in there man! btw, if you want some help about WHO to vote for, just ask! ;~)
Huh??? | 4:38 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
Moral majority in Utah???
I wasn't aware that a town like Provo, who pickits the commencement speech of Dick Cheney and sends Bill Orton to Congress three times, constitutes a Moral Majority.
As a young man growing up in the Church, I always looked forward to the day of having an LDS President or at least voting for an LDS Candidate. Sadly, I always thought he (or she) would be a conservative Republican. I never thought it would be a leftist from the most land of Kennedy and Kerry. Then again, look at Mitt's father. He had a hatred for Goldwater's conservative values as well.
I wasn't aware that a town like Provo, who pickits the commencement speech of Dick Cheney and sends Bill Orton to Congress three times, constitutes a Moral Majority.
As a young man growing up in the Church, I always looked forward to the day of having an LDS President or at least voting for an LDS Candidate. Sadly, I always thought he (or she) would be a conservative Republican. I never thought it would be a leftist from the most land of Kennedy and Kerry. Then again, look at Mitt's father. He had a hatred for Goldwater's conservative values as well.
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Get over it... | 4:47 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
I guess if they were geting drunk with you, they weren't forcing their
beliefs on you.
I'm just saying they don't very well need to show there cards when someone has already shown them for them.
You're right though, I do need to get over everyones concern for what happens in the temple.
I'm just saying they don't very well need to show there cards when someone has already shown them for them.
You're right though, I do need to get over everyones concern for what happens in the temple.
GOP | 5:19 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
Mitt Romney's values may have worked in Massachusetts, but last time I
checked, we have higher standards in Utah. Massachusetts elected Mitt Romney,
not Utah. Massachusetts can keep their candidate of liberal values.
Hello | 5:46 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
I think it's rather funny that so many people are highlighting Mitt's
attributes and competence and that this should (or will) get him elected.
8 years ago we elected a President who most people in the country saw as inferior to Gore in competence, intelligence, and experience.
All of Mitt's achievements are certainly impressive, but his major changes on positions so recently paints a rather unflattering portrait in a party where consistency of view is important. And, of course--rightly or wrongly--his religion will be held against him.
8 years ago we elected a President who most people in the country saw as inferior to Gore in competence, intelligence, and experience.
All of Mitt's achievements are certainly impressive, but his major changes on positions so recently paints a rather unflattering portrait in a party where consistency of view is important. And, of course--rightly or wrongly--his religion will be held against him.
Ian | 6:12 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
Well, I'm encouraged. At least the American people are astute enough to
know that the Debo in a dress is still the Debo. M-m-m, better make that a pants
suit.
Go, Mitch Ryder: "Debo with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress. Debo with a blue dress on."
Go, Mitch Ryder: "Debo with a blue dress, blue dress, blue dress. Debo with a blue dress on."
Bill W. | 6:17 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
His religion has never been a part of this campaign. It's his gimmick to
excuse the fact that he can't win a national election.
Mitt is a liberal, just like his father.
THOMPSON/WATTS '08
Mitt is a liberal, just like his father.
THOMPSON/WATTS '08
Anonymous | 6:35 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
Confused:
Well chosen name for the comments you share.
Thanks for sharing.
Vote Confused for President
Well chosen name for the comments you share.
Thanks for sharing.
Vote Confused for President
Ted | 6:51 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
No, Anonymous, I think "Confused" hit the nail on the head. Mitt
Romney is a liberal, and so is anyone else that votes for him.
just me | 8:05 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
Interesting. Mention religion and everyone talks only of Romney. Do the other
candidates have values as well?
Mark B | 8:31 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
Man, it must be boring in Utah. The conservatives so completely dominate things
that they have only each other to accuse and argue with. How liberal can you be
if you want to double the size of GITMO, oppose abortion, spend more on defense,
make sure capital punishment never goes out of style and, in the sacred name of
"trickle down" economics, keep all the precious tax cuts that help
produce those famous deficits? What would Romney have to do to impress all you
"redder than thous"? Kill an aborting father with his bare hands in
public? Use a handgun to shoot a duck at the zoo, then eat it raw to prove he
wasn't a vegetarian? Trouble is I don't think you noticed how
Bush/Cheney & Co. took the old GOP and turned it into some kind of huge,
snooping, money-wasting, enemy-producing, big-business thanking
Constitution-ignoring gang of suit-wearing excuse makers it is today. See you at
church.
Ian | 10:42 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
Mark B.
Too many hyphens, dude. You lost me.
Too many hyphens, dude. You lost me.
Robert S. | 11:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
You're comment is too simplistic. You lost me at "too many
hyphens". The world is a bit more complex. Sorry. Dude.
bookaholic | 11:31 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
Romney is spiritual, has high standards and puts them into practice in his life.
He has a committed, happy family; he is well-educated and brilliant. He's
highly successful in many areas.
I hope people will be open-minded enough to give the man a good look. We need someone stable with his level of competence in these troubled times.
I hope people will be open-minded enough to give the man a good look. We need someone stable with his level of competence in these troubled times.
Ian | 11:55 p.m. Sept. 7, 2007
Robert S.
Is the difference between "you're" and "your" complex or simplistic?
Is the difference between "you're" and "your" complex or simplistic?
Mormons for Fred Thompson | 12:32 a.m. Sept. 8, 2007
What "high standards" does Mitt Romney have? Is it the fact that he
has supported abortion rights since 1994? Or is it the fact that as governor of
the most liberal state in the union, he signed into legislation the largest ban
on assault weapons in his state's history. Maybe it's because he ran
for governor with a promise of legalized gay civil unions.
How spiritual is a person because they ensure that gay scout leaders infest the Boys Scouts of America.
If you are stupid enough to consider Mitt Romney a conservative, then he probably deserves to have your vote to begin with.
Whatever "faith" you liberals believe Mitt Romney possesses, is the same faith that the DEMOCRATS of Massachusetts elected him with. They surely weren't disappointed. Too bad it won't happen in the Republican Primary. There are enough conservatives in the GOP to weed him out.
Bottom line - Mitt Romney will not get the GOP ticket. Maybe the Peace and Freedom Party. Maybe the Abortion Rights Party. Maybe the National Organization for Women. But not the Republican Party. I'll have no sympathy for Mitt Romney or his supporters when he loses his bid for the Republican ticket.
Remember, fellow Mormons, what CTR really stands for.
CTR = Conservatives Trump Romney
How spiritual is a person because they ensure that gay scout leaders infest the Boys Scouts of America.
If you are stupid enough to consider Mitt Romney a conservative, then he probably deserves to have your vote to begin with.
Whatever "faith" you liberals believe Mitt Romney possesses, is the same faith that the DEMOCRATS of Massachusetts elected him with. They surely weren't disappointed. Too bad it won't happen in the Republican Primary. There are enough conservatives in the GOP to weed him out.
Bottom line - Mitt Romney will not get the GOP ticket. Maybe the Peace and Freedom Party. Maybe the Abortion Rights Party. Maybe the National Organization for Women. But not the Republican Party. I'll have no sympathy for Mitt Romney or his supporters when he loses his bid for the Republican ticket.
Remember, fellow Mormons, what CTR really stands for.
CTR = Conservatives Trump Romney
Savea | 12:38 a.m. Sept. 8, 2007
I don't see any presidential candidate more qualifying than Mitt Romney. I
hate to say this but with our current situation and the perception of the world
on us makes it even more important to see a leader with all the whole package,
and that's including a leader that not only believe in God but is active in
his church.
Wakeup | 8:10 p.m. Sept. 9, 2007
Mr. Romney may be considered the most 'religious', but Mr. Huckabee
obviously has a personal relationship with the Lord. He is decisive, clear, and
honest in his personal beliefs. No flip-flop. No lies.
Party of Reagan | 9:57 p.m. Sept. 11, 2007
The title of the article should say:
"Romney seen as most LIBERAL in poll"
"Romney seen as most LIBERAL in poll"
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It is still way too early to say who might come out of this as the strongest leader. Some of the candidates will shoot themselves in the foot and be gone, and that sort of thing is unpredictable. Others will fail by dint of extreme boredom with their candidacy.
The constants are that both the Democrats and the Republicans will continue to bleed (earmark) this country to death, and sell their votes to lobbyists, and no party and no person will have the courage or ability to change it. The occupation of Iraq will continue, no matter who wins. Osama will not be found -- to find and kill him would only make him the ultimate martyr. Let him continue to wither and die of old age in a cave.
It is sad that the President, whoever she or he is, is largely irrelevant to the future improvement of our nation. The poorly kept secret is that the President is not in control in these times. The momentum of government continues on no matter who "wins" the Oval Office.
If Romney wins, he will be disgraced in office, not because he is not honest himself, but because among his large administration there will be dishonest, incompetent and clueless people. I would almost hate to see him win, knowing how our president, any president, instantly becomes Enemy No. 1 for half of the people in the USA, not to mention the world.