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At last — Mitt tackles top LDS issues

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Matt | 7:19 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

What a stupid attempt at humor.

cheddar | 7:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Awesome!

Re: Steven
The last sunday in the month comment is in reference to Home Teaching...which generally waits till the last sunday of each month to get done. Although in Utah it can be done on foot for the most part.

Birdman | 7:37 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Leave it to a sports writer to show the country how we can find humor in our own lives. Fun, fun article to read. I also liked the serious header...that's what got me to take a look at this story, because I was sure there would be tons of bashing comments that are always fun (in their own special way) to read. Rob on, Doug!!

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the other Rich | 7:40 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I read the article and couldn't help but smile.

the honest won't win! | 7:52 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

But if Mitt wasn't allowed to run , I would worry. How funny ..kind of like the truth behind the real first thanksgiving dinner! Or George Washington cutting down the cherry tree...myths, lead to misconceptions and stereo-types...I will say this...I hope this guys people will bring up relevant issues that this country so badly needs. I don't think he would be as sly as someone who already belongs to a society of skull and bones such as guy we have now! God bless this man and isn't America great , so don't hate. And I'm a liberal who fights for the rigths of homeless Veterans who took a greater oath! They deserve the greatest respect! Because w/out them we wouldn't have this forum!

SDN | 8:02 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Loved the article.

But the vehicles are not only Mormon Cadilacs or BMW, they are called MAV's "Mormon Assault Vehicles"

Rick | 8:06 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Way too funny ! Reminds me of the Thurs forum at BYU in about 1968 with ( believe it or not )Pres. Ernest L. Wilkinson. His famous line to Sister Wilkinson presumably on a first date was " do you believe in the hereafter ". She goes " sure ". His response was " well, if you're not here after the same thing I'm here after you're gonna be here after I'm gone ". He then pulls an empty coke bottle out of his briefcase in search of his scriptures. And then Paul James' equally funny quip at that same forum "'Pres. Wilkinson's first book was entitled "Free Agency and how to enforce it'". All in good fun and we really can laugh at ourselves.

Hilarious! | 8:16 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I must say that my favorite part was the song to the tune of Adam Sandler's Haunakauh song!

to: Doug Robinson's | 8:19 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Unlike most of the people who have posted here, I take issue with your article. I know as well as anyone the bad habits many people in the church have. I just want to know why it is that only do you see good insightful articles outside of Utah and Idaho about the LDS church.

No instead we see editorials pocking fun and themselves and neighbors. While most of you think it is funny, I find myself apologizing to friend, neighbors, and coworkers for the poor behaviors of members of MY faith that live in Utah. Your attitude is indicative of the way people are treated in and out of the church in Utah.

So if you want to poke some fun at something how about the fact that the last time I was in Dallas I noticed more stores and business and shops closed down town on Sunday than I have ever seen closed anywhere in Salt Lake. If you want to make fun of something make fun of the fact that 80% of the members who attend church do it because ï¿½Everyoneï¿½ is doing it.

So in the future try and write something positive about Mormonï¿½s.

From Alabama | 8:44 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Great comic relief we needed that!

I would love to See Mitt Romney in the White House. He is the real deal, he is uniquely qualified to move this nation to a more sure footing and to reclaim ourselves from our PC delusion. There are no short cuts or magic wands. We have to return to the values that made this nation great in the first place, and it is in the people, each and every one. Mitt Romney has integrity, business savy, honesty, love of country, concern for every American, and firm roots in lasting principles that will make things better for everyone.

Brother Bert | 8:51 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Excuse me; Mormon standard time is NOT 10 minutes behind normal time. Itï¿½s 50 years behind.

grundle | 8:52 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Thanks Doug - Loved it!

Loralai | 8:54 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Hilarious! Great article, don't you wish you could see more articles like this then the lastest bash and diatribe from so-and-so politician to the next so-and-so politician. Those who feel it's necessary to put a negative remark about the article, we understand how hard it is for you to not understand the humor and references. You shouldn't draw attention to yourself and the fact it went over your head.

he he | 9:03 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

"I am thankful for this opportunity, and I know that I'll get more out of this than you will."

Best line in the article.

Converted | 9:18 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Converted when I was 21, 37 years ago. I'm from Ohio, the home of 'THE' Ohio State Buckeyes just as I am a member of "THE' Church. Why is this article so funny...because it is reality. Everyone is a Brother or a Sister! Too bad for Gladys Knight, 2 out of 3 is not bad! Mormons are ALWAYS 10-15 minutes late! Church ball is a time to let out all the inhibitions that you can't normally partake of. Had my ACL blown out because someone was playing football, not basketball. More than one wife, a question I always get asked...outside of Utah! Warren Jeffs, just bad publicity! Non-mormons actually belive this...wow! Sometimes we are associated with the Amish. Is it difficult being a Mormon...ask Mitt! The last Sunday of the month, or the last day of the month, is always blocked out for our home teachers. When I first heard that there were services at the Stake building, I actually thought "why do they do this at a restaurant?" Church members move other church members! Home teaching at the White House...priceless! Sometimes its hard to look at reality, but this article is about us...so enjoy it. I did!!!!

Medina | 9:26 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I laughed so hard My husband asked me what was so funny so I read it to him.As a practicing Mormon I understood the whole thing

from albuquerque | 9:26 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Great humor, huge Romney fans, something this nation is in dire need of, a moral president!

Dave | 9:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

"to:Doug Robinson's"

There are imperfect people in every church... try to stop worrying about others and enjoy life. There are imperfect people that don't go to church. Fact of the matter is, if you spend time trying to control things that you can't control (ie. others behavior) you are bound to be miserable.

troll | 9:31 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Last commenter,

Where did you get the 80% statistic?

Doug | 9:34 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Very well written!

we are all flawed! | 9:36 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

So don't CLAW!

Good article, hillarious! | 10:02 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Just like the beliefs....I laugh and laugh.

Girl | 10:24 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

"To:Doug"
If you can't laugh, you are taking life too seriously. Enjoy a little satire. My brother is just like you.
If there was anything wrong with the article, it was that I thought it was real when I went to read it.
. . . and if we can't poke fun at ourselves . . .

cj | 10:33 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

It does bring up some interesting points..

Secret Service accompaning a home teaching visit? and PPI? and....I can see the political cartoons now.

Thankyou, finally a political view I can understand.

DRH | 10:38 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Other than the fact that it was a little un-P.C. by saying "a woman and a black," I thought it was well written, and in some circles could be considered funny... but not many. :P

Ken Baguley | 10:45 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

That was a refreshing drink of water.

Non-believer | 11:10 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

This was too funny for words. Some of the commments were better than the article. Loved the Elders Quorum reference and the comment about the search dogs eating the cheerios off the floor. Ya have to be a Mormon.

Troy | 11:32 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

cute. one correction though. Warren Jeffs is most certainly a Mormon. He is not LDS, true, but he comes from the Mormon tradition, believes the Book of Mormon is a second testament of Christ, and believes in the mission of the prophet Joseph Smith. The LDS like to be able to lay exclusive claim to the title "Mormon", but the fact is that there are many Mormon branches of the Restoration. Telling fundamentalists that they are not "Mormon" is like an evangelical telling an LDS person that they are not "Christian". The LDS faithful may cringe at the thought, but that wishing things were otherwise won't make them so.

Pat | 11:34 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I laughed out loud at no. 11. I can just see the Elders' Quorum moving Mitt into the Whitehouse. I bet Mitt would laugh, too. The article made my day. It's so typical of what non-Mormons believe about us.

THL | 11:43 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I will definitely vote for Mitt Romney in the primary but I will line the bottom of my bird cage with this stupid column.

Mesa | 11:49 a.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I find it interesting that an individual running for the White House, is being questioned about his religion, one that teaches Faith, Hope and Charity, yet one of his potential opponents, who professes to be a member of a different religion, one whose members have caused more death and terror in the World than any other in the last few years, is not even questioned about the murders and be-headings.

What about the statements by this religion's leaders that the US is the great Satan and they would love to destroy it.

Sounds to me like a bunch of hypocrites.

Dean Youngkeit | 12:29 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Doug:
your commitment to brevity is OK for journalism, but I await the next chapters....

Bankshot7 | 12:40 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

this is the funniest thing I've read in a long time. The funniest part is, it's mostly true but no one wants to admit it. I grew up in Utah and the querkyness is without end. Mitt has no business in the White House until he has been de-programmed.

My thoughts | 12:45 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

RockOn's comments about Harry Reid are especially funny.
I am the EQP in charge of HT assignments, I think it would be really funny to pair Romney and Hatch up to go home teach Reid.

As the EQP, and having to move families in and out of the ward, I find the idea of moving somebody in and out of the white house especially hard.

What if you were carrying in a bed and knocked down something that belonged to Jeffereson?

How big would the food storage have to be for that place?

What pictures do you take down to put up the Greg Olson works?

To Mesa | 12:50 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

HELLO??? Is this a Mitt interview or a tongue-in-cheek editorial by Doug Robinson. It's the holiday season. Lighten up!
Duhverl

Chuck | 12:55 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Mesa: You lost me. Which candidate do you think
practices Islam?

Reader in Wyoming | 1:00 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

This article, most of which I got..., was funny and refreshing. When Mitt Romney visited our state a couple of weeks ago, most folks here were very impressed. No, my wife and I are not LDS, we don't even attend church that often. We remember the LDS families we have met and the LDS we have worked with because of their kindness, generosity and family values. We don't assume to know everything about his religion, but do see Mitt Romney's faith as an asset.

Tom | 1:23 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I can see how this would be funny to less than 3% of the US population.

loved it | 1:27 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Very clever, I thought it was going to be a serious article but it didn't take long to begin with a smile, give a little chuckle and end with a good 'ole laugh.

TO all the serious minded comments....LIGHTEN UP! Smile once in your life!

Michaelitos | 1:35 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Dear JR (12:41pm): There are so many false assumptions built into your anti-mormon rhetoric, I just just don't have the time to point them out. Besides, I'd prefer to enjoy the comedy of the article without letting you sour it.

I hope you pull yourself out of your hating, depressing ways. It's no way to live.

Doug, loved the article. So funny!

Ken | 1:44 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Ugh.

Questions | 1:58 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

How often do the missionaries get to come over for dinner and member missionary work? Do they invite the Clintons over to hear the discussions? And do the Romney's actually cook the meal?

US voter | 2:23 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I am reading an excellent book which I encourage everyone to read! "When Salt Lake City Calls" by Rocky Hulse (Xulon Press) You can order it from Amazon!

Anonymous | 2:42 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Q: Mr. Romney, where do you stand on the war in Iraq?
A: I'm all for it, as long as I stay out of it. And, it must not be allowed on Sunday or monday evenings.
Q: What about the war on drugs?
A: We simply have to do what we do in church, with coffee and alcohol. Forbid it. It will go away, and if it doesn't we'll deny it.
Q: How will you avoid any conflict when what's best for national policy conflicts with what's best for the church?
A: Go with the church.
Q: Illegal Immigrants?
A: We shall hide the offenders behind smoked glass.
Q: Congressional Redistricting?
A: THey're called 'wards' now.
Q: Can you work with a democratic congress?
A: Congress will become a Quorum. Subservient, old white guys. Not much change.
Q: Do you like how "President Romney" sounds?
A: No. Only President Hinckley. I shall be the chairman of America Reserve, a division of property reserve.

Chadley | 3:55 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

"I would be truly ungrateful if I did not stand and say how thankful I am for this article. It has truly touched our hearts. In closing, I know that Mitt will make a wonderful POTUS, and I will sustain and support him."

Really, great article.

Leroy | 4:23 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Jenny and Doug R should get a room and invite JR over to read to them.chicken necks

Nate | 4:55 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I'm reading this from New Zealand, and it sure looks funny from here!... Yes, I'm LDS and I Loved the article... enjoyed the images... bought the book and now waiting for the movie! C'mon you Halestorm guys, get onto it!

As good as Adam | 5:35 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

PLEASE, PLEASE get a hold of Robert Lund, the awesome parodist of our state, and have him help you demo up your version of Adam Sandlers Chanakua song...the Mitt Romney version. I want to hear that on the radio THIS CHRISTMAS! Who's with me? Robert could help you co-write the rest. BTW, I'm a very conservative Mormon of our state and I still haven't made my final decision of which Republican to vote for, but I can't help laughing at your Adam Sandler song parody.

Anonymous | 6:21 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

I can see that the Deseret News backs Robinson up in his ridiculous columns. Outside of the Mormon Church he would be fired for his offensive psuedo-humor and bigoted reviews. Why do you pamper such a pious idiot as Robinson?! Release him immediately so that he can go and stay on the campaign trail with Mitt and company. I'm sure it will be an hilarious ride for all.

Anonymous | 6:24 p.m. Nov. 21, 2007

Robinson's "one partner of the opposite sex" was inappropriate, bigoted and left-handed humor. And because of that I just wanted to vomit over the rest of his senseless column.

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