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AM | 6:56 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Mitt looked very uncomfortable on stage. It was not his best speech ever. I am a
huge Romney supporter, but I thought Huckabee was more effective in his
delivery. Someone needs to get a hold of Mitt and correct his presentation
skills. He is an intelligent, articulate man who does not need to spend his time
making wise crack jabs. He looks foolish. He can best counter Democrats with his
ideas and knowledge of the issues. Play to your strengths Mitt.
DBG | 7:11 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
@God Help Us All: I couldn't have said it better.
Romney lied. It made me nauseated. "Big government", "big spending" "It's the Liberals!". Couldn't have been further from the truth because the last 8 years of Bush has just done that!
If people are serious about change, then voting democrat or republican will only get the same old song sung. If you want to be a real maverick, then voting a third party is the only way to do it.
Romney lied. It made me nauseated. "Big government", "big spending" "It's the Liberals!". Couldn't have been further from the truth because the last 8 years of Bush has just done that!
If people are serious about change, then voting democrat or republican will only get the same old song sung. If you want to be a real maverick, then voting a third party is the only way to do it.
Cats | 7:20 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
These blogs sure do create an opportunity for hateful, emotionally disturbed
people to display their ignorance before the world.
Mitt was great last night. He has gone a long way to enhancing the image of the LDS Church across in the Republican party and across the nation. I thank him for that. HE WILL BE BACK!
Sarah was also wonderful. She's a total class act. She doesn't let anything intimidate her. Democrats are SCARED TO DEATH. THIS HAS REALLY THROWN THEM.
And to those who don't know Washington--let me give you a clue. Harry Reid was put in as Senate Majority Leader purely to try and counteract the Democrats' anti-religion image. They did it after the 2004 election because they knew they were CORRECTLY perceived as the party of secular-humanism. They had to change this image or they were going to continue to lose elections.
That's why they tolerate Harry Reid's Mormonism. In reality, most of them hate Mormons. It was a prevalent joke around the Clinton White House to DIS Mormons. Democrat elitists think religion is a JOKE and religious people (particularly Mormons) are STUPID.
That's the TRUTH from someone who actually knows Washington.
Mitt was great last night. He has gone a long way to enhancing the image of the LDS Church across in the Republican party and across the nation. I thank him for that. HE WILL BE BACK!
Sarah was also wonderful. She's a total class act. She doesn't let anything intimidate her. Democrats are SCARED TO DEATH. THIS HAS REALLY THROWN THEM.
And to those who don't know Washington--let me give you a clue. Harry Reid was put in as Senate Majority Leader purely to try and counteract the Democrats' anti-religion image. They did it after the 2004 election because they knew they were CORRECTLY perceived as the party of secular-humanism. They had to change this image or they were going to continue to lose elections.
That's why they tolerate Harry Reid's Mormonism. In reality, most of them hate Mormons. It was a prevalent joke around the Clinton White House to DIS Mormons. Democrat elitists think religion is a JOKE and religious people (particularly Mormons) are STUPID.
That's the TRUTH from someone who actually knows Washington.
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Harold | 7:32 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Doesn't Mitt get it? After running for Governor of Mass he walked away
from personal integrity. He will say anything to get a vote. He is the ultimate
flip flopper.
Sorry Mitt, it will not work. Try Hollywood.
Sorry Mitt, it will not work. Try Hollywood.
Liberal vs Dem or Rep | 7:45 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
One thing that many posters seem to be misunderstanding is that the term Liberal
is not party specific. Generally Liberal ideas are engendered by the Democrats,
but many Republicans (including Pres. Bush) have issues on which they are
Liberal. Mitt never said that Washington's Democrats were the problem, just
the Liberals. Also, in case you missed it, the Democrats have had the majority
in both houses the last 4 years.
On another note, I agree with other posters who have expressed that we're ok with the southern protestants not liking mormons - no one does (ESPECIALLY Utahns who aren't LDS). Most of us are willing to take hits for our country and although McCain isn't the most conservative Republican in the world, he is much more so that Obama. Obama has expressed time and time again that he wants the Government to take care of all our problems. The feds need to scale way back and voting for Obama is voting for increased government. That is why us "blind" mormons still vote for a party that supposedly hates us.
As far as criticism of the GOP convention, how many details did the Democrats give in theirs? Answer: NONE!
On another note, I agree with other posters who have expressed that we're ok with the southern protestants not liking mormons - no one does (ESPECIALLY Utahns who aren't LDS). Most of us are willing to take hits for our country and although McCain isn't the most conservative Republican in the world, he is much more so that Obama. Obama has expressed time and time again that he wants the Government to take care of all our problems. The feds need to scale way back and voting for Obama is voting for increased government. That is why us "blind" mormons still vote for a party that supposedly hates us.
As far as criticism of the GOP convention, how many details did the Democrats give in theirs? Answer: NONE!
Bob Berg | 8:09 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Mitt's speech was all about thowing the "liberals" that are
ruining our country out and replacing them with "concervatives". Not
sure what he means as I would assume he knows that the GOP has been running 90%
of the show for the last 8 years. Starting a war we did not need that has cost
the lives of the equivelent of two high schools of young adults, spending money
like deficits do not matter and offending the entire world with our arrogance.
Oh to return to budget surplus and responsible government. What ever party can
bring it to the table is welcome but watch what the do not what they say.
Mormons for Huckabee | 8:17 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Sarah Palin hit the ball out of the park.
Mike Huckabee warmed us up with his charm, humor, and insight.
I'm not a Rudy fan, but even he was funny.
Mitt Romney was pathetic. His remark about "eastern elites" can only sum up him and his pathetic father (who walked out on Barry Goldwater's convention speech).
Mitt Romney's hate speech about China (Adam Smith on steroids) and Russia only proves that mopp-head Mitt is out of touch with reality. Last time I checked, China was America's most favored nation.
Mitt Romney complains of liberalism and yet he raises the capital gains tax, legislates gun grabbing, passes a bill to recognize homosexual civil unions, and penalizes tax payers that don't subscribe to his version of Hillary-care.
There is a reason why a conservative governor from the West was chosen to be the next Vice President of the United States. There is a reason why Republican voters and this Republican candidate (McCain) chose not tap Mitt Romney. It's because Mitt Romney is a liberal, as was his father, and has no place among conservatives. If you voted for Mitt Romney, than you too, are a liberal.
Mike Huckabee warmed us up with his charm, humor, and insight.
I'm not a Rudy fan, but even he was funny.
Mitt Romney was pathetic. His remark about "eastern elites" can only sum up him and his pathetic father (who walked out on Barry Goldwater's convention speech).
Mitt Romney's hate speech about China (Adam Smith on steroids) and Russia only proves that mopp-head Mitt is out of touch with reality. Last time I checked, China was America's most favored nation.
Mitt Romney complains of liberalism and yet he raises the capital gains tax, legislates gun grabbing, passes a bill to recognize homosexual civil unions, and penalizes tax payers that don't subscribe to his version of Hillary-care.
There is a reason why a conservative governor from the West was chosen to be the next Vice President of the United States. There is a reason why Republican voters and this Republican candidate (McCain) chose not tap Mitt Romney. It's because Mitt Romney is a liberal, as was his father, and has no place among conservatives. If you voted for Mitt Romney, than you too, are a liberal.
DBG | 8:25 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
@Liberal vs D or R: You know all too well what Romney was implying.
Actually, the dems didn't take over congress until 2 years ago and even that is BARELY a majority. In the Senate it is only by a margin of 1, which is hardly enough to push any "liberal" agenda. This is the biggest reason why Democrats couldn't over-ride any of Bush's vetos and fulfill any of their "promises" when they took over during mid-term election.
Actually, the dems didn't take over congress until 2 years ago and even that is BARELY a majority. In the Senate it is only by a margin of 1, which is hardly enough to push any "liberal" agenda. This is the biggest reason why Democrats couldn't over-ride any of Bush's vetos and fulfill any of their "promises" when they took over during mid-term election.
unaffliated voter | 8:36 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I can't beleive how bitter and stupid some people are over Rommney not
getting the Republican Nomination. If that is your only reason for voting for
Obama, you are misguided. Sarah Palin's views seem more inline with
Romney's politics.
Anonymous | 8:51 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Hands down, worse speech of his life.
lastrose | 8:51 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Brother Chuck Schroeder,
Amen.
Why do Mormons vote Republican | 8:51 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Because the Democrates do not have the same values as Mormons. Even though
misunderstood, Mormons have similar values to that of the very people that hate
them. Look at the Electorial Maps. Red States are Religious States, Blue State
are ( Let me put it this way, full of elitist who think that all those folks in
Red States are Stupid because they believe in Morals, Values & God) So all
this stupid rhetoric about Mormons should vote for Obama is pointless.
Re: Silly Al Gore | 9:05 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Mitt Romney wasn't attacking Gore's Global Warming work as much as
Gore's hypocrisy (e.g., Gore's huge power-hungry mansion, flying
around everywhere in a private jet, etc.).
GCF | 9:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
How sad the vitriol, hate, and sheer irrationality of the obviously partisan and
personal attacks from those who cling to party banners as if they were some form
of political salvation in and of themselves.
Wise-thinking people set all of the hoopla and the vitriolic posturing aside and vote based on their own values and sense of what good government is and should be, their own assessment of how the candidates align with those values and that sense, and ultimately simply vote their own consciences.
I agree with Voltaire, that while I may not agree with another's point of view or political choice, I would defend with my life his or her right to have that difference of opinion. My sense tells me that is what America is all about. Stop belittling and and castigating each other...just layout your views. People will choose without such childish and misguided behavior. Come on, rise above it!
Wise-thinking people set all of the hoopla and the vitriolic posturing aside and vote based on their own values and sense of what good government is and should be, their own assessment of how the candidates align with those values and that sense, and ultimately simply vote their own consciences.
I agree with Voltaire, that while I may not agree with another's point of view or political choice, I would defend with my life his or her right to have that difference of opinion. My sense tells me that is what America is all about. Stop belittling and and castigating each other...just layout your views. People will choose without such childish and misguided behavior. Come on, rise above it!
LDS | 9:47 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I am LDS, I think what the media and the political machine, (Evangelical
movement) did to Governor Romney is a disgrace. I however, do think Romney has
alot of flaws. Just because he is LDS does not make him the ultimate candidate.
You know Harry Reid is LDS and I certainly would not vote for him. Joe Lieberman
is Jewish and I would vote for him. I am not impressed with John McCain, but he
is a far better choice than Obama. The religion angle on this is actually sad to
me. I don't like that 90% of Utah Rebublican Delegates wanted Romney. I
think that is also a disgrace. Vote on Principles and Issues not just because
the guy shares the same religion as you. You vote ought to mean more to you now
than it did in that High School Popularity Contest. Start using your brain. The
support for Romney in Utah cannot possibley be because he did such a great job
with the Olympics. It has to fall into that religious bigotry category. That
same category as the Evanglicals.
kenny | 10:13 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I knew Mitt when we were just teenagers.Looking back to those days and listening
to Mitt now makes me realize that he is honest,sincere,judges no one(he had
plenty of reasons to judge me). Its too bad things did not go his way.He would
have made a fine president.Mitt has the jaw of his dad but the heart of his
mother(a very special lady).Lets hope he sticks around for 2012.
Kang or Kodos? | 10:16 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Those of you who want to stick it to the Republican party by voting Democratic
should consider that power has been bouncing back and forth between those two
parties for decades. People have been switching parties like that since long
before any of us were born. How well has that worked out so far?
If you really want them to start earning your respect, vote for a 3rd-party candidate. They are not throw-away votes! Look at how upset Gore's supporters were at Nader in 2000, and try to tell me that Kerry didn't try to court those votes in 2004. It works, people.
If you really want them to start earning your respect, vote for a 3rd-party candidate. They are not throw-away votes! Look at how upset Gore's supporters were at Nader in 2000, and try to tell me that Kerry didn't try to court those votes in 2004. It works, people.
Nonconlib | 10:38 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Two things are apparent from all these posts and from the convention in
Minneapolis. First, a staunch Republican or Democrat will see what he or she
wants to see and will ignore everything else, regardless of how blatantly
visible it is. Second, Mitt Romney is part of the problem, not the Savior of
America, as so many Mormons wish him to be. The real source of our economic (and
many other) problems is the huge disparity in wealth between the few on top and
the masses who are expected to keep corporate America in business by buying
their products, increasingly on credit. Mitt and his $250 million certainly do
not represent my needs, concerns, lifestyle, or values. And his negativity makes
me embarrassed that he is LDS. I would expect a higher road from a former stake
president. Sad.
TexianChick | 10:45 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Mitt Romney exemplified why he is not on the ticket. Terrible public speaker,
and he just came across as crass, and I though he received a tepid response.
I am a conservative-libertarian Republican and I was just appalled at what a bad
name Mitt was giving Republicans. I am thrilled with the McCain-Palin ticket,
and am giddy to see the left quaking in fear.
Happy Valley Hillbilly | 10:57 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I find it curious that so many don't get the fact that there is little
difference between Republican and Democrat politicians these days. Both parties
are for growing the size of government, reducing personal liberties and
freedoms, and promoting a nanny state. Simply examine the last 16 years under
Bush 1, Clinton, and Bush 2 for endless examples. As a former Republican, I
along with many others have switched to conservative parties like the
Constitution and Libertarian parties. Neither are perfect in my eyes, but are
infinitely
better than the old red and blue ones. I have not left the Republican party, it left me.
better than the old red and blue ones. I have not left the Republican party, it left me.
kenny | 10:58 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Lenore Romney gave up a acting career to marry her sweeheart George and raised
four children in a home filled with the values we need in american society
today. I think Mitt displays those same values as I listen to him speak.Like his
mother he had to give up his ambitions this time around.I would hope that who
ever becomes our next president will find ways to use this mans leadership and
skills in some capacity.I wish him the very best.
kenny | 11:13 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
To Mormons for Huckabee: So you think Mitt Romney is following in his dads foot
steps as a liberal.George Romney worked very well on both sides of the isle.I
think that is what confuses alot of americans today.Its called flip-flop.No
George was a grand leader of which he passed that trait down to his son.I wish I
had 100 dollars for every time I heard his father speak up for conservative
values needed in todays society.
Wrong decade, Mitt | 11:23 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Memo to staffers for Mitt Romney: Please, someone, the next time your guy gets
onstage to make a speech before a national television audience, remind him what
decade it is. Because the speech Romney gave at the Republican convention on
Wednesday night sure didn't sound like it was written by someone living in
this decade.
Never mind that it was mainly a diatribe about liberalism and political correctness that seemed to have been pulled from the rhetoric of, oh, 1991. Retro rhetoric is one thing. It was when he described Washington, D.C., and the rest of the world that Romney seemed most disconnected from the here and now.
Never mind that it was mainly a diatribe about liberalism and political correctness that seemed to have been pulled from the rhetoric of, oh, 1991. Retro rhetoric is one thing. It was when he described Washington, D.C., and the rest of the world that Romney seemed most disconnected from the here and now.
znsabino | 11:24 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I was hoping he would run as an Independent candidate.
Remind me ... | 11:38 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Mitt Romney addressed the faithful at the Republican Convention last night, and
some excerpts of his speech have already been documented. A couple lines jumped
out at me immediately:
We need change all right -- change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American who wants change in Washington -- throw out the big government liberals and elect John McCain.
Remind me -- who's the president right now?
We need change all right -- change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American who wants change in Washington -- throw out the big government liberals and elect John McCain.
Remind me -- who's the president right now?
mistaken attention | 11:49 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Romney may be more upset about not getting the vice presidential nomination than
he's letting on. He went on to tell a little story about sitting in Beijing
during the Olympics and thinking people were taking his picture, until his wife
Ann pointed out that Kobe Bryant was sitting behind them. "I feel the same
way right now," Romney said. "You don't want to listen to me.
A stark reminder that the mega-wealthy have never been MY heroes.
A stark reminder that the mega-wealthy have never been MY heroes.
Liz from Iowa | 12:52 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
"Good Sportsmanship | 9:01 p.m. Sept. 3, 2008
Didn't get a chance to see or hear the speech yet, but will on the re-play. Sounds like Mitt Romney
showed Good Sportsmanship by throwing his support
to the chosen candidate. Many times things don't work out as one wishes, especially in a very very competitive setting. Part of life is dealing with those "losses". To approach them as learning experiences and by showing Maturity and Good Manners
and Grace is really the only proper thing to do."
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I agree. I'm not sure who I'm going to vote for yet. I was planning on just writing Mitt in on the ballot if there's a space for write ins. I still believe that he's the best guy for the job regardless of his religion or personal views. I know that I'd probably be wasting my vote, but at least I'd be voting my concience.
Didn't get a chance to see or hear the speech yet, but will on the re-play. Sounds like Mitt Romney
showed Good Sportsmanship by throwing his support
to the chosen candidate. Many times things don't work out as one wishes, especially in a very very competitive setting. Part of life is dealing with those "losses". To approach them as learning experiences and by showing Maturity and Good Manners
and Grace is really the only proper thing to do."
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
I agree. I'm not sure who I'm going to vote for yet. I was planning on just writing Mitt in on the ballot if there's a space for write ins. I still believe that he's the best guy for the job regardless of his religion or personal views. I know that I'd probably be wasting my vote, but at least I'd be voting my concience.
Liz from Iowa | 12:58 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I still plan on writing in Mitt's name on my ballot. It might seem like a
wasted vote to some, but I'm just following my heart on this one. I never
really liked McCain too much, but I was going to vote for him had he picked Mitt
to be his VP. I mean he had opnly met Palin what, twice before picking her?
Just seems like it wasn't very thought out. Oh well. Still going for
Mitt.
Carrol Quigly | 1:04 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
If you want to read a good book about who really contraols both the repubs and
demos, read the "Tragedy of Hope" by Carrol Quigly. It spells out,
point blank, of who really controls both of the two major parties. For those who
truely believe in a god, this book is a must read. If you believe in a god then
you would be better off voting for Ron Paul or another 3rd party person and
running from the repubs and demos is a must. You all get caught up in the
fighting, name calling and blame game of the two main parties and all the while
the same agenda is being pushed on "we the people" by both of these
parties. Its time for "we the people" to make a stand, break the
chains wrapped around us and "awaken to the awful sense of your
situation."
Mittbots4Goob | 1:29 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Huck got everything he wanted: the Evangelical on the ticket and the Mormon off
of it. No one stopped him. No one condemned his methods. So if we didn't
see the extent of the hatred they have for us before, we can't miss it now.
While most of us are politically conservative, making it difficult to vote for
a Democrat, we have to equate siding with the Republicans as siding with our
enemies. If we are going to support our enemies in any matter we need to get
something out of it, and we can't let them get so powerful that they can
hurt us. (Remember that Bill Clinton used an executive order to eliminate good
paying mining jobs in southern Utah.) If we want to have a principled vote it
has to be for a third-party candidate. If we want to have a practical vote it
has to be Obama (provided that he will give us something e.g., a commitment to
allow oil production in Utah).
Observation | 1:52 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
There was something sad, almost pathetic, about Mitt enthusiastically touting
the goodness of the Republicans in attendance while all the while they were
sneering at him because of his Mormonism.
The Republican Party is willing to tolerate Mormons because LDS's can give them some western electoral votes. Otherwise, they are looked upon with spite and derision. It is a hard thing, indeed, for this Latter-Day Saint to support a Party that so blatantly hates me and my family for my beliefs.
The Republican Party is willing to tolerate Mormons because LDS's can give them some western electoral votes. Otherwise, they are looked upon with spite and derision. It is a hard thing, indeed, for this Latter-Day Saint to support a Party that so blatantly hates me and my family for my beliefs.
KJB | 2:05 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
So the former governor of Massachusetts who spent tens of millions of his own
dollars to run for President is railing against Eastern liberal elists.
Anybody else see the humor in this?
Anybody else see the humor in this?
Anonymous | 2:26 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Romney is almost as creepy as Dick Cheney.
Where was Cheney at the GOP convention anyway?
LOL!
Where was Cheney at the GOP convention anyway?
LOL!
CSTN | 2:56 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I love all these comments from alot of persons that sit at their computers and
type. Where were you campaining and what ticket did you run under???????? At
least Romney did SOMETHING and paid for half of it with his own money. what did
you do besides sit,and sit some more, and then complain, complain, and complain
some more. If you don't like the system or the canidates why don't you
do something a little more constructive THAN tear down, point fingers and gripe.
That's what Sarah Palin did. What, you can't take the heat?
Anonymous | 2:59 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Creepy party.
Creepy man.
Right up there with Dick Cheney.
By the way ... where IS Dick Cheney?
Creepy man.
Right up there with Dick Cheney.
By the way ... where IS Dick Cheney?
That's My Name Too! | 3:02 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Hey 2:26, nothing was as "creepy" as Huck talking about bigotry after
all he did.
Disappointed Republican | 3:16 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I'm disappointed with the last 8 years, and I'm disappointed with
Romney's speech last night. I respect those who are willing to serve and
work to make our country better, but last night he didn't demonstrate
anything different from the last 8 years.
I did enjoy Gov. Palin's speech, but I enjoyed Obama's speech the other night too. I'm tired of fear tactics and lying about one another. I'm ready for solutions and higher ground conversations. Quit demonizing one another and let's figure out that we still enjoy a great country -- we're better together than so apart.
Romney: Your speech was much like Al Gore - stiff and calculated. You didn't connect with anyone and you cannot criticize the rich elite when you are one of them. I am not angry about your wealth, but I don't think you can criticize others for theirs either.
Come on America! Rise up and elevate the conversation!
I did enjoy Gov. Palin's speech, but I enjoyed Obama's speech the other night too. I'm tired of fear tactics and lying about one another. I'm ready for solutions and higher ground conversations. Quit demonizing one another and let's figure out that we still enjoy a great country -- we're better together than so apart.
Romney: Your speech was much like Al Gore - stiff and calculated. You didn't connect with anyone and you cannot criticize the rich elite when you are one of them. I am not angry about your wealth, but I don't think you can criticize others for theirs either.
Come on America! Rise up and elevate the conversation!
Hold on a minute. | 4:07 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I like Dick Cheney. And yes, I like George Bush. The problems we are having in
this country are not all George Bush's fault. That is ridicuous and if you
could see past the media you would know that. I for one think we made the right
decision to go to Iraq, and we are seeing sucess there. I would have liked the
"Shock and Awe" to be a little more shocking if you know what I mean.
I also like the tax cuts he has put in place and I like the Patriot Act. I
don't think any of my right have been infringed upon. I get the whole
"slipplery slope" brew ha ha. Whatever. I think we need everything at
our disposal to fight terrorist. I think those are all positives. Now the
negatives. Oil prices? Not entirely George's fault. Didn't Clinton
block ANWR. And actually Bush was the 1st, before, McCain, before Palin to try
to get drilling going offshore and in Alaska. The Mortgage Crisis? Yes, this is
partly George's fault. He tried to get rid of some of the regulation and
the loophole finders took advantage. You thinking this country sucks. thats your
fault.
Hold on a minute Cont. | 4:33 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I dare you to list as many positives as I did with George Bush, for Bill
Clinton. Media, Media, Media. Think for yourselp please.
ok , if you say so | 4:33 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
personally, he seemed a bit weak to me.
Bart | 4:45 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Comparing Reagan and McCain? You must be nuts.
Elkman. | 5:09 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
The Republican Party is bankrupt and hates Mormons. Mr. Hamiliton has it right.
All of the thoughtful Mormons need to re-evaluate their allegiance to the Party
and either vote Democratic or Independent. Let's elect Brother Obama so he
can help Brother Reid clean up this mess!!!
Newly Independent | 6:01 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I don't like Brother Reid's politics, nor do I like Brother
Obama's, but I would be an idiot if I gave people who hate me power over
me.
Disgruntled | 6:32 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I am still mad that McCain and the RNC picked Palin over Mitt!! McCain stated
that he was very weak on economics, and Mitt would have been the best person to
help him and the nation there. I think the RNC and McCain snubbed Mitt for the
"obvious" reason, to cater to the "Christian" southern
voters proclivities!!
Snub the overwhelmining best candidate for the VP slot rather than take a stand for America!!
Snub the overwhelmining best candidate for the VP slot rather than take a stand for America!!
Going too far? | 6:38 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I'm still loyal to Mitt and suspicious of McCain. I wish Romney hadn't
tried to compare McCain to Reagan. Mitt's right to support the ticket.
It's the only way he can hope to run in 2012, but I still remember
1976...my first presidential election. Those of us who supported Reagan when he
lost to Gerald Ford felt pretty betrayed. One of Utah's delegates even
tore out Rockefeller's convention telephone in frustration. Although
Reagan got behind the party's nominee and spoke for Ford, it was obvious
that his heart wasn't completely in it. If Romney wants to convince the
nation of his conservative credentials, he should let others compare him to
Reagan. Trying to characterize McCain as the successor to the Gipper is not
only inaccurate, it is demoralizing.
Re: Newly | 6:40 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
I wonder if you believe that liberals love you? I would rather take my chances
on allowing conservatives to have power over my wallet and my life! To me, this
is the choice we all will make when we enter that voting booth this fall. To
whom shall we give the power!
Re: Cats | 7:20 a.m | 6:43 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
"That's the TRUTH from someone who actually knows Washington"
And how is it that you have this keen inside track to Washington that nobody else has? Listening to Rush Limbaugh doesn't make you an authority on anything.
Your remark of "Democrat elitists think religion is a JOKE and religious people (particularly Mormons) are STUPID." Is nothing more than slanderous hearsay aimed at getting Republicans to hate Democrats even more than they already do.
Quit listening to talk radio and start using your own brain to make decisions.
You said "These bogs sure do create an opportunity for hateful, emotionally disturbed people to display their ignorance before the world."
�I couldn't have said it better myself.
And how is it that you have this keen inside track to Washington that nobody else has? Listening to Rush Limbaugh doesn't make you an authority on anything.
Your remark of "Democrat elitists think religion is a JOKE and religious people (particularly Mormons) are STUPID." Is nothing more than slanderous hearsay aimed at getting Republicans to hate Democrats even more than they already do.
Quit listening to talk radio and start using your own brain to make decisions.
You said "These bogs sure do create an opportunity for hateful, emotionally disturbed people to display their ignorance before the world."
�I couldn't have said it better myself.
Col. W. Jennings | 6:50 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
Re: Cats | 7:20 a.m.
"Democrat elitists think religion is a JOKE and religious people (particularly Mormons) are STUPID."
It's not just Democrat elitists; it's the rest of the world.
And that's the "TRUTH" from someone who actually knows the rest of the world.
"Democrat elitists think religion is a JOKE and religious people (particularly Mormons) are STUPID."
It's not just Democrat elitists; it's the rest of the world.
And that's the "TRUTH" from someone who actually knows the rest of the world.
Ridgerunner | 7:07 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
We can all argue about abortion, gay "marriage" etc. but for me the
greatest test of our nation will be how we deal with our enemies (terrorists). I
fear Obama doesn't know anything about our enemies! I fear since he
isn't at war with our enemies he doesn't know our enemies are at war
with us! I fear that Obama isn't perpared to deal with a nuclear Iran
because he doesn't think they mean us any harm! I fear Obama doesn't
think they are our enemies, he thinks Bush is the enemy! When we go into the
booth we will decide more than we know, the future of America! Our enemies will
be watching!
VOTE AGAINST | 7:26 p.m. Sept. 4, 2008
This year I will not be voting FOR a ticket but AGAINST the worst SOCIALIST
ticket I have seen in my 82 years of life. Obama and Biden are not just liberals
they are SOCIALISTS. The health and well being of this nation requires a vote
AGAINST them.
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