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Mitt For President 2008! | 1:07 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Another great debate for Romney. He is spot on for what needs to happen in
Washington. Keep it up Mitt, take it all the way to the white house. Vote
Romney for president 2008!!
Gus Chiggins | 1:19 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Ooooo, my friends, hold on to yer hats! This election is gonna be one jim dandy!
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Anonymous | 2:00 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
It's just the liberal press and their double standard again. When's
the last time you heard Hillary or Obama get a gender or race question from
these people? Hang in their Mitt, you're running against the Republicans,
Democrats, Hollywood and the entire Press Corps....and you're still going
to win. What a country!!
Republican in Nevada | 2:00 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Hopefully Florida follows in Wyoming, Michigan, and Nevada's footseps by
choosing Romney as the republican party nomination. There may be a small
percentage who don't vote for him because he is a mormon, but so be it! I
believe the more people learn of him, the more they will realize he is the best
candidate to lead our country.
They should | 2:20 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Would you want a Muslim running this country? He should have nothing to hide. If
he loves his religon so much, send some missionaries over to the moderators
house so they can be brainwashed er, taught the "lessons" then they
won't have to ask any more questions. They can simply recruit more of their
own friends and family. Isn't that how it works>?
nanba | 5:22 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
And why hasn't anyone asked if a Southern Baptist could united the
country?
Tabby Tiger | 5:23 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Romney's forturne should be a positive aspect and not a negative one as
many have tried to make it. He made it himself. He didn't marry it, or
inherit it, as some canidates in the past like John Kerry or John Kennedy did.
William | 5:23 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
I watched the latest debate with great interest and once again was amazed at the
lack of respect that Dr. Ron Paul gets. He has had the most complete and to the
point answers, even to the misleading questions. His direct question to McCain
left him looking like a deer in the headlights.
I dont think that Mitt would stand a chance in a one on one debate with Dr. Paul regarding the economy. I know Mitt has a MBA and all, but he made his fortune by dismanteling companies and eliminating jobs. I mean come on, do you really think a guy that has a net worth of 250 mil. seriously has your best interests at heart? I doubt he could tell you the price of a loaf of bread!
I'm a Mormon and following the constitution, not all the sheep.
I dont think that Mitt would stand a chance in a one on one debate with Dr. Paul regarding the economy. I know Mitt has a MBA and all, but he made his fortune by dismanteling companies and eliminating jobs. I mean come on, do you really think a guy that has a net worth of 250 mil. seriously has your best interests at heart? I doubt he could tell you the price of a loaf of bread!
I'm a Mormon and following the constitution, not all the sheep.
Los Angeles | 5:40 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Hey, one thing is for sure. If Mitt Romney becomes President Romney, the Western
White House will become infinately more attractive for the Press. I mean an
incredible olympic ski-town vs. Crawford, Texas. No comparison!
Mitt is NOT the man for the job | 5:42 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
He's not worthy to be elected dog catcher. After the last two holders of
the office (both of whom raise dishonesty to an art form), I would love to see a
person with principles assume the office of President. That's not Mitt.
Mitt's only principles consist of pandering to get votes (he'll say
what the voters want to hear, even if it's the exact opposite from what he
told the last group of people to whom he was campaigning).
One example -- I remember Mitt's antics right after the 2000 Olympics. He decided to run for office in Utah, and bent over backward jumping through the hoops necessary to establish himself as a Utah resident so he would be eliglble for office. THEN he decided he'd rather run in Massachusetts, so he lied through his teeth bending over backwords and jumping through hoops to undo and disclaim the residency he tried so hard to establish. That is NOT what we need in Washington, D.C.
Mitt's just another sleezeball politician. The country deserves better.
One example -- I remember Mitt's antics right after the 2000 Olympics. He decided to run for office in Utah, and bent over backward jumping through the hoops necessary to establish himself as a Utah resident so he would be eliglble for office. THEN he decided he'd rather run in Massachusetts, so he lied through his teeth bending over backwords and jumping through hoops to undo and disclaim the residency he tried so hard to establish. That is NOT what we need in Washington, D.C.
Mitt's just another sleezeball politician. The country deserves better.
Andy | 5:43 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Why should they care how much he spends with all the other critical problems
this country is facing? Romney is putting his money where is mouth is. He needs
some kind of advantage when you consider the handicaps he has had to face over
the past year-low name recognition and obvious bigotry for his faith. If Romney
wasn't Mormon he would have already blown the rest of the field away. But
of course, that's ridiculous because he wouldn't be where he is today
without his mormonism. Sure, he probably would have been much richer but I doubt
he would care enough about this country to leave a comfortable life behind to
stand under the unrelenting glare and criticism of the media. I have wondered
over the years why we have idiots like Gore, Bush, Kerry, Clinton running for
the highest office in the land. "Can't we do any better than
this?" I would ask myself. Finally, we have someone with the brains and the
can do attitude to make a difference. The question of this election is this,
"Will bigotry keep the most viable candidate in decades from making a real
difference for this nation?"
My vote's for Romney!
My vote's for Romney!
money | 5:56 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
you left out Romneys key defense to his own personal spending. if money is
coming from his own pocket, he is less likely to owe special interest groups for
their support.
Sheesh | 6:12 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Why are they so big on religion... since when it became a factor on deciding who
to become a president? What has this country became to?? I thought we still
have any common sense left in us??
Kim | 6:58 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Yeah Mitt!!!!! Romney outshone his opponents on every point, with every word.
He is a brilliant man. I like Ron Paul but he is too whiney and is a bit out of
touch with foreign trade, etc. Will someone please tell John McCain's
mother that I don't need to go to the voting booth "holding my
nose"?
Stat Man | 7:04 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Mitt's answer to the *supposed* poll results on his electibility due to his
being LDS should come from Mark Twain, "There are 3 types of lies: lies,
darned lies, and statistics." Take a stats class or survey class.
You'll soon learn you can prove anything you want with statistics!
Preposterous that Americans won't vote for him. They already are. Go,
Mitt!
jr | 7:08 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Religion in this case should come into play just look at the Utah and see how
the Church controls our legislatures - they meet to discuss how to vote. They
are not listening to the votes of the people who put them into office -- Utah is
prime example of church and state intertwined too deeply
Republican voter | 7:09 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Enjoyed debate. Thought all expressed intelligence, humor, motivation. Wish
moderators were better. They don't seem to give each candidate a fair
shake. Think we need more one-to-one debates between the candidates (or at
least one such) so we can watch them interact. When candidates asked each other
questions, thought theirs were better than moderators' questions. Ron Paul
deserves better/more time. Moderators seem to want controversy rather than
addressing important issues. I'm voting for Romney but I think all the
debaters had good points.
Dave Hunspberger | 7:14 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Once again we see it. A mormon voting for romney is simply a vote for the best
man for the job. A non mormon voting against is religious bigotry.
As noted, it HAS to be the liberal media's fault.
That these discussions occur is enough for me not to want a mormon president. That, and living under the yoke of a mormon legislature and town council...those experiences can really turn you off.
As noted, it HAS to be the liberal media's fault.
That these discussions occur is enough for me not to want a mormon president. That, and living under the yoke of a mormon legislature and town council...those experiences can really turn you off.
russ | 7:16 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
to William: you nailed it!! Mitt made his money dismantling companies and
unemploying people as he and his corp. sold off the pieces. That is not pretty,
but that is how he made his money.
I don't think he knows the price of milk or bread. He doesn't need to. And, since it is beneath him, he won't care about the little guy either (see how he made his money, up above).
He looked good in the discussions last night. Only Ron Paul told the truth. He cracks me up. The only guy who tells history like it was and gets no respect. We must be at a beauty contest, not a contest of ideas and knowledge.
Mitt still won't condemn torture. Someone give me the official Mormon doctrine on that, PLEASE. There must be something... official. We Christians just say NO. America has a long history of being anti-torture, until Bush Jr. Why won't Mitt come clean? Either Mormons are for it, or against it. Which one is it? McCain can tell you that it doesn't work. The cia says it doesn't work.
So why can't Mitt come clean? Is he that much of a clone of George?
I don't think he knows the price of milk or bread. He doesn't need to. And, since it is beneath him, he won't care about the little guy either (see how he made his money, up above).
He looked good in the discussions last night. Only Ron Paul told the truth. He cracks me up. The only guy who tells history like it was and gets no respect. We must be at a beauty contest, not a contest of ideas and knowledge.
Mitt still won't condemn torture. Someone give me the official Mormon doctrine on that, PLEASE. There must be something... official. We Christians just say NO. America has a long history of being anti-torture, until Bush Jr. Why won't Mitt come clean? Either Mormons are for it, or against it. Which one is it? McCain can tell you that it doesn't work. The cia says it doesn't work.
So why can't Mitt come clean? Is he that much of a clone of George?
russ | 7:19 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Mitt if you wish to travel as the honest candidate then tell the American people
straight up when asked how much of your money you have spent on your
campaign.
Good grief it was emb. to watch you dance around the question. Dance, dance, dance. If it is your money, and you have honorably earned it, then simply say how much of it you have spent. If you can't tell us how much, then what else are you hiding, and what else will you be hiding?
Quit the dance! If it is legal, tell us. If you can't or won't, then we get... suspicious. No?
Good grief it was emb. to watch you dance around the question. Dance, dance, dance. If it is your money, and you have honorably earned it, then simply say how much of it you have spent. If you can't tell us how much, then what else are you hiding, and what else will you be hiding?
Quit the dance! If it is legal, tell us. If you can't or won't, then we get... suspicious. No?
Winner | 7:20 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Mitt Romney is a Winner for the American people. He will turn this economy
around. He will be strong on national defense and will represent us all very
well. As a former Ron Paul supporter who now thinks Ron has gone a little
kooky..... VOTE Mitt for President.
Chad | 7:20 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
To "Mitt is not the man...", I am sure you would never consider moving
around to advance your career or give you and your family a leg up, right? Stay
where you are at all times, never change your mind, no matter what new things
you may learn....heck don't bother learning anything since your mind is
already made up! Sounds like exactly the situation when they threatened to kill
Gallileo, or just the attitude the Germans had leading up to WWII. Bury your
head if you want, but the fact that Mitt makes INFORMED decisions...is willing
to CHANGE HIS MIND (BIG difference between that and flip-flopping...look into it
and you can find the reasons)...and has the experience that matters (as in REAL
WORLD, not east coast hollywoood...er..washington experience) tells me he is the
best candidate right now.
RI Reader | 7:33 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Mr. Romney gained his fortune the old fashined way - by cashing in his American
Motors stock for a Harvard MBA, then working his Type A butt off to kill his
competition and destroy anyone who didn't give him what he wanted.
He is all smiles and nice guy on the outside - but he is a controlling, manipulative, spoiled rich kid on the inside. He has no more idea of what the "real" America is like than any other privileged kid who grew up around wealth and famous parents. He has been protected from poverty and all it's ugly evils. I doubt he worries much about how he is going to pay his heating bill this year while the oil companies continue to rake in billions of profit.
He is another version of the George Bush mold - determined to have his way, in spite of what others think, and will not stop until he gets what he wants. George Bush led us to an unholy war with a country that was no threat to the world to avenge his Daddy. I wonder what Mitt will do to get his share of the predident's pie?
He is all smiles and nice guy on the outside - but he is a controlling, manipulative, spoiled rich kid on the inside. He has no more idea of what the "real" America is like than any other privileged kid who grew up around wealth and famous parents. He has been protected from poverty and all it's ugly evils. I doubt he worries much about how he is going to pay his heating bill this year while the oil companies continue to rake in billions of profit.
He is another version of the George Bush mold - determined to have his way, in spite of what others think, and will not stop until he gets what he wants. George Bush led us to an unholy war with a country that was no threat to the world to avenge his Daddy. I wonder what Mitt will do to get his share of the predident's pie?
East coast Republican | 7:43 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
To JR - Utah is an example of having a large block of people with the same
background. In case you haven't heard, 80% of the legislature and 75% of
the state are LDS. So there's an LDS caucus in the Utah state legislature,
and they meet together to discuss votes. Ever heard of the Black Caucus in
Washington? They do the same thing. Does that mean we should look at race???
Groups of legislators with common backgrounds have been meeting together to
discuss their votes as a block for decades, and it won't ever stop. It
just gets magnified in Utah because there isn't another state with that big
a block of people with one common religion/race/profession/whatever.
Have you ever sat in church and heard the letter church HQ sends out every election cycle, saying the church won't tell anyone how to vote? It's clear cut, and the line doesn't get crossed. It may get blurred in Utah, where it's tough to tell when someone is acting as a legislator or a home teacher, but the principle remains the same - the church stays out of politics. How else do you explain the huge difference between HarryReid and OrrinHatch???
Have you ever sat in church and heard the letter church HQ sends out every election cycle, saying the church won't tell anyone how to vote? It's clear cut, and the line doesn't get crossed. It may get blurred in Utah, where it's tough to tell when someone is acting as a legislator or a home teacher, but the principle remains the same - the church stays out of politics. How else do you explain the huge difference between HarryReid and OrrinHatch???
Reality | 7:43 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Religion is an important consideration in the elections of all public leaders.
As a man thinketh....etc. Mitt has some very exclusive bellieves, such as only
mormons know and have the true God and other churchs and believes are
abominations. He is a part of the Utah mormon estabishment with a strong
sentiment that Utah is a mormon state and they world like to see the world a
mormon world. I question that he can govern without undue influence of his
religion so as to represent all Americans equally and fairly.
Anonymous | 7:46 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
to those who seem to opposed romney, i think that you are a little bit scared
that romney will beat your Hillly-Bill combo. are they paying you to make these
commnts?
What I think of Mitt!!! | 7:47 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Doesn't matter.
true blue | 7:57 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Mitt's company bought up struggling businesses and turned them into big
corporations. Sure people lost jobs at first, but through growth and expansion
more jobs were created than lost.
Iowa Observer | 8:03 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
It's pretty desperate to bring up the Mormon question, especially
considering how the Constitution protects an individuals religion. I guess his
opponents are down to the last straw. Oh and for good measure let's attack
his fortune that he EARNED! Why doesn't anyone complain about the
Clinton's money. They make 10 million a year with one consulting job to an
Arabian company. Seems like democrats are selective with their money hatred,
right "RI Reader?!"
Mike | 8:04 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
It's going to be interesting to see how many Utahans take Mitts advise and
ingore religion at the polls.....I expect just like Nevada Mormons did.
To: Dave Hunspberger | 8:07 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
I hear what you are saying - some certainly have that attitude but Romney
certainly has done everything he can do to avoid making his religion an issue in
this campaign. The problem is the media keeps bringing it up. Has the press
ran polls asking America if they would vote for a Southern Baptist or Atheist or
any other choice of worship or non-worship.
Mitt has redeeming qualities and baggage just like every other candidate. Their stance on the issues is how most will vote and it won't have anything to do with their view of Mormonism - at least for 90% of the normal folks out there.
You are right there are a few who distill this whole thing down to a choice for or against Mormonism but don't paint too wide a stripe with that complaint. Most have common sense when looking at the candidates and voting and that includes Mormons.
Mitt has redeeming qualities and baggage just like every other candidate. Their stance on the issues is how most will vote and it won't have anything to do with their view of Mormonism - at least for 90% of the normal folks out there.
You are right there are a few who distill this whole thing down to a choice for or against Mormonism but don't paint too wide a stripe with that complaint. Most have common sense when looking at the candidates and voting and that includes Mormons.
Scott | 8:07 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
If the U.S. Government were a business, it would be bankrupt and the doors
closed and locked.
We need a solid successful business man like Romney to START the work of repairing the damage, if it is not too late already. The slippery slide we are on will continue otherwise. We are losing the economic race on the world stage.
We need a solid successful business man like Romney to START the work of repairing the damage, if it is not too late already. The slippery slide we are on will continue otherwise. We are losing the economic race on the world stage.
W Kilshaw B | 8:09 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
I think that last night, right in the midst of Russert & Williams trying to
trip him up with hard questions, Mitt Romney seized the oppertunity. Some of
the things that he said and the way that he said them, made it that shining
moment where this guy looks like he could be the next President of the United
States. It was his defining moment and it clearly separated him from the rest
of the pack. I could hardly believe my eyes and ears. Romney smoked the
debate, he was Presidential, and everyone knew it, even the liberal media.
Romney will probably be our next President. I did not think that before last
night. These are exciting times indeed.
Jim III | 8:11 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Definition or dafinition (depending on your point of view) of a MBA:
MINDLESS: does not fully understand his/her actions, over educated. Cannot feel true compassion for others.
BRAINLESS: does not fully understand comprehend the long term effects of his/her actions. Thinks only of his/her own needs. Does not worry about how their actions will hurt other people.
ASININE: More of the above. Comes up with some sort of excuse to cover his/her actions. Some believable and some not so believable, or at least they are believable in their minds.
A lot of the problems with this country can be traced to men/women who have attended schools like Harvard and Yale etc.... They are taught whole lot of theories by professors who have no real world understanding of what is going on.
For instance, a lot of the problems with the banking system is quite similar to the 1920's. Then came the crash of 1929. Will the economy crash? Time will tell. I do not think that the situation is looking good.
Negative thinking on my part? Maybe. But, I would rather be like this than have on rose colored glasses while every crashes down in the real world.
MINDLESS: does not fully understand his/her actions, over educated. Cannot feel true compassion for others.
BRAINLESS: does not fully understand comprehend the long term effects of his/her actions. Thinks only of his/her own needs. Does not worry about how their actions will hurt other people.
ASININE: More of the above. Comes up with some sort of excuse to cover his/her actions. Some believable and some not so believable, or at least they are believable in their minds.
A lot of the problems with this country can be traced to men/women who have attended schools like Harvard and Yale etc.... They are taught whole lot of theories by professors who have no real world understanding of what is going on.
For instance, a lot of the problems with the banking system is quite similar to the 1920's. Then came the crash of 1929. Will the economy crash? Time will tell. I do not think that the situation is looking good.
Negative thinking on my part? Maybe. But, I would rather be like this than have on rose colored glasses while every crashes down in the real world.
Anonymous | 8:11 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
I agree with all those who say the moderators should drop the religion issue.
It's moronic. I don't care if our president is atheist, mormon, hindu,
muslim, whatever. As long as he/she is ethical. Also, I think it's small
minded to dislike someone because they are wealthy. Who cares how much he
spends.
As for Mitt being out of touch with people because of his wealth. Well, I've never met him so I don't know. I did know two of his sons when I was at BYU. They were just normal nice guys. Neither one came across as arrogant or as spend thrifts. They lived in typical cheap student housing and lived frugally like almost everyone else.
Anyhow, I'm voting for Obama.
As for Mitt being out of touch with people because of his wealth. Well, I've never met him so I don't know. I did know two of his sons when I was at BYU. They were just normal nice guys. Neither one came across as arrogant or as spend thrifts. They lived in typical cheap student housing and lived frugally like almost everyone else.
Anyhow, I'm voting for Obama.
Slick Mitt | 8:13 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Last night Romney fumbled a question about how much of his own money he is
spending on the race, blurting out, "Well, I'm not concerned about the
voters," and making the dubious claim that he couldn't have asked his
friends to raise money for him if he didn't kick in as much of his own
cash. And for a man who got into a televised fight last week about whether
lobbyists are running his campaign, Romney sounded awfully pleased with his
gun-rights compromise "between pro-gun lobby and anti-gun lobby
individuals." On national security, Romney -- and every candidate except
Paul -- mostly echoed McCain's long-standing and fervent support for the
troop surge in Iraq.
Anonymous | 8:17 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
hey russ it doesnt matter if mormons are for it or not he may support it. but
the job of the president is to serve for the best COMMON interest of the people
not just the mormon ones.
If mitt loses this country is dead. our economy WILL NOT SURVIVE without him. so its vote for mitt or vote for recession....you choose. seriously though.
and to the person saying that mitt made his money through unemploying people and selling off the company, do you even know what a venture capitalist is? look it up. if you dont understand it im sure wikipedia can explain it to you.
ROMNEY IN '08!!!!!
If mitt loses this country is dead. our economy WILL NOT SURVIVE without him. so its vote for mitt or vote for recession....you choose. seriously though.
and to the person saying that mitt made his money through unemploying people and selling off the company, do you even know what a venture capitalist is? look it up. if you dont understand it im sure wikipedia can explain it to you.
ROMNEY IN '08!!!!!
srb | 8:18 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
I think that many people that post these ridiculous messages have NO IDEA how
the world of venture capitalism works and NO IDEA how Utah state politics
work.
If you are ignorant of such things, don't pass on some idea that you heard somewhere unless you have experienced it and know it is true, it just makes you sound silly.
If you are ignorant of such things, don't pass on some idea that you heard somewhere unless you have experienced it and know it is true, it just makes you sound silly.
Pat | 8:20 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
It is sad to read and hear so many green-eyed comments about a man who has
money. Some just cannot overcome jealousy, no matter how un-American it is! Mitt
Romney could lead this country as a GENTLEMAN and the problem IN that is that
there are so few gentlemen left, he is looked at as some sort of freak!
Dismantled companies? Some NEED dismanteling! Won`t reveal financial input into
his own campaign? Those "criticizing" don`t have a CLUE about how
mean, nasty and distorted ANY info about a contender for office can BE. Most
criticism of Mit Romney shows absolute IGNORANCE.
I`m a non-Morman Fla native who will be voting for a well-spoken, in control, very smart Mitt Romney who will provide America with dignified leadership AT LAST !!
I`m a non-Morman Fla native who will be voting for a well-spoken, in control, very smart Mitt Romney who will provide America with dignified leadership AT LAST !!
Kris in AL | 8:20 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
I think a MORMON would be great at UNITING the country. After all the crap the
LDS have taken AND they are/were STILL BE LOYAL to the USA, they are the poster
people for uniting not dividing.
As far as Mitt's money, he is a capitalist. He arranges financing for businesses and as compensation, he gets a percentage. Since he's a multi-hundred millionaire, he must be a good capitalist.
As far as Mitt's money, he is a capitalist. He arranges financing for businesses and as compensation, he gets a percentage. Since he's a multi-hundred millionaire, he must be a good capitalist.
a few observations | 8:23 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
I am not a vote for the Mormon - Mormon. But I did think Romney was very
impressive in the debate. I still am undecided between McCain, Rudy and Mitt.
If Mitt wins it will be interesting to see if he brings people into his cabinet who are LDS. My assumption (but not sure) is that he has surrounded himself with several LDS individuals through his business and political career and those are often the same people you bring into your cabinet. I am happy to see that the early votes do not seem to be following the poll indications of people not voting for Mitt due to his religion. But I certainly don't think an LDS-heavy cabinet will sit well with those who trusted he will leave his religion out of his presidency.
If Romney wins I think the Church will be forced to enter an open and honest era with their history and doctrine. That would be very interesting and refreshing to watch. The baby steps seen in the new Joseph Smith manual and BofM introduction would pale in what would likely have to start taking place.
If Mitt wins it will be interesting to see if he brings people into his cabinet who are LDS. My assumption (but not sure) is that he has surrounded himself with several LDS individuals through his business and political career and those are often the same people you bring into your cabinet. I am happy to see that the early votes do not seem to be following the poll indications of people not voting for Mitt due to his religion. But I certainly don't think an LDS-heavy cabinet will sit well with those who trusted he will leave his religion out of his presidency.
If Romney wins I think the Church will be forced to enter an open and honest era with their history and doctrine. That would be very interesting and refreshing to watch. The baby steps seen in the new Joseph Smith manual and BofM introduction would pale in what would likely have to start taking place.
What? | 8:23 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Romney did not inherit his wealth????? Are you kidding me. Look at his father.
He did not earn it the hard way by working. Silver spoon all the way.
BAAAAAAAAA Sheep
Man for the job | 8:27 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
If Mr. Romney "made his money dismantling companies and unemploying people
as he and his corp. sold off the pieces" as stated, then he would be an
excellent president to accomplish the same thing with the federal government.
Reduce the size of government, increase the efficiency of what's left, and
reduce our heavy tax burden.
Ron in OC | 8:27 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
It's interesting how there is such a negative attitude about someone like
Romney who has made a lot ot money in business. Where is the concern when
professional athletes make multi-millions. Entertainers make multi-millions.
The American dream that the Democrates try to sell is do whatever you want, no
need to work hard, no need to take risk, no need for college - just play your
video games and we will tax those gready rich people so that you can sit at home
an watch Oprah.
Ernest T. Bass | 8:27 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
I would like to know why Mitt wants to repeal the requirements to increase fuel
efficiency on U.S. made cars.
Gas is only going to get more expensive, not cheaper.
In the long run US automakers will sell more fuel efficient cars than gas guzzlers, in this regard Mitt just doesnt make any sence.
Gas is only going to get more expensive, not cheaper.
In the long run US automakers will sell more fuel efficient cars than gas guzzlers, in this regard Mitt just doesnt make any sence.
whatever | 8:28 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
I find it amusing that some of you say that Mitt is not a good candidate because
of his privledge. No child of a Govenor is, no Harvard joint degree guy is, no
executive is - but at the end of the day his privledge led him to the top notch
education and experience he now holds. If someone who can fix failing
businesses because of too much overhead, poor products, poor processes, then
that same person can fix ailing Washington. If someone who can take over the
scandal ridden Olympics and take them from being in the red to being in the
black, that person can fix our economy. The same goes for health care in Mass.
Stop whining that he has money and go earn some for yourselves. He earned his fortune, and his experience, which is why he will be the next President.
Stop whining that he has money and go earn some for yourselves. He earned his fortune, and his experience, which is why he will be the next President.
RE: They should | 8:28 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
You're way off, here. Of course he has nothing to hide. He gave a very
eloquent speech about his faith just a couple of months ago, and was very honest
about his beliefs. Don't get too carried away about the missionaries
brainwashing the moderators. The moderators, opponents, reporters, etc., should
just stick to asking Mitt questions about the real campaign issues. I
don't see any other candidate getting religeous questions, only Mitt.
Stick to the issues for every candidate, or start bringing up personal issues
for EVERY candidate. I still don't understand how so many people can look
at this situation and feel like it's acceptable to single out one
individual and focus only on his faith without seeing how un-American it is.
People who will not let go of this issue should be ashamed of themselves. If
you don't agree with his politics, then find a candidate you believe in.
If you don't agree with his religeon, grow up and stop whining about the
big bad Mormon who will ruin our country. It's getting old.
Todd | 8:29 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Well done Mitt! Clearly Romney's religious commitment and an excellent wife
has helped make him and his sons successful husbands, fathers, business and
political leaders!
Thank you for your continued service to make our nation great!
You are living solid Christian principles, neighborly principles, including the LDS mantra:
"We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things"
Anyone with a desire to attack any of that is just warped!
Thank you for your continued service to make our nation great!
You are living solid Christian principles, neighborly principles, including the LDS mantra:
"We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things"
Anyone with a desire to attack any of that is just warped!
Ernest T. Bass | 8:29 a.m. Jan. 25, 2008
Also, if the Mitt who was Governor of MA was running, I could support him.
It's a shame that Mitt is now pandering to the nut-job born-again Christians, he's just no longer electable.
It's a shame that Mitt is now pandering to the nut-job born-again Christians, he's just no longer electable.
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