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To: Conservative Mormon | 12:40 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Conservative Mormom told us he is going to vote for Huckleberry because of his
conservatism. He must not have watched the Fox News Republican debate from
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Sunday night. Fred Thompson ate Huck's
lunch pointing out right to his face the many, many areas in which Huck is a
liberal parading in conservative clothing. Huck was speechless. The focus
group named Fred Thompson the winner of the debate for revealing Huck's
dual personality in such colorful terms.
tokyo joe | 2:12 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Go Mitt!!
Romney is ultimate conservative | 2:34 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
I can't believe any conservative anywhere would not vote for Mitt. He LIVES
a conservative lifestyle whereas the others mainly talk about it. Who would you
trust to reform Washington, negotiate with foreign leaders or set policy?
McCain's role is as an influencer but he is not a credible policy setter or executive. Huckabee has nowhere near the organizational skills or intellect of Mitt. We've never had the chance to elect a Republican president who understands business or has the intellectual strength and who also lives conservative values.
I hope he can be more articulate and passionate about his plans because he is clearly the most qualified.
McCain's role is as an influencer but he is not a credible policy setter or executive. Huckabee has nowhere near the organizational skills or intellect of Mitt. We've never had the chance to elect a Republican president who understands business or has the intellectual strength and who also lives conservative values.
I hope he can be more articulate and passionate about his plans because he is clearly the most qualified.
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Mitt's Real | 2:42 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Mitt Romney is the only candidate that is real... competent. I don't get
all of these comments about being 'plastic'. Well plastic is the
greatest invention in this past century, and Mitt Romney is the greatest product
of our political, business, and educational process to run for president in the
last several decades. He is obviously the most competent. Everybody admits
that. Nobody can find real issues to critize him about, so we say his hair is
too perfect and he is too 'plastic'. Hello! Let's wake up and
support him while we still can.
The liberal media is trying to thrash him with comments like 'plastic'. I don't get it.
The liberal media is trying to thrash him with comments like 'plastic'. I don't get it.
Bookaholic | 4:08 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Mitt has the expertise to handle the economy like no one else we've ever
had as president. I think we are fortunate that someone with this much business
and leadership experience is willing to take on this extremely difficult and
largely thankless job.
TV's Jim Kramer says in a great YouTube video that Romney is the best businessman in America. If anyone can keep the economy humming, it's Mitt.
I like everything about Romney. He is head and shoulders above the rest of the bunch. McCain and Huckabee are liberal and unappealing. Paul is a nutjob. Thompson and Guiliani both have qualities to recommend them, but no one stands out like Romney. I think he is wise and level-headed, calm under pressure, a good man with a great family. We could not do better.
Go, Mitt!
TV's Jim Kramer says in a great YouTube video that Romney is the best businessman in America. If anyone can keep the economy humming, it's Mitt.
I like everything about Romney. He is head and shoulders above the rest of the bunch. McCain and Huckabee are liberal and unappealing. Paul is a nutjob. Thompson and Guiliani both have qualities to recommend them, but no one stands out like Romney. I think he is wise and level-headed, calm under pressure, a good man with a great family. We could not do better.
Go, Mitt!
Art | 4:56 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
No mention of Mitt Romney's first place position with the most delegates.
I'd think this newspaper would tell the whole truth. He has won one state
and come in second in two. He can easily win Michigan with an economic plan.
Union demands have killed the auto industry ann all that support it in so many
ways. Mitt Romney has a winning record in repeated turning around failing
things. Only the media, including the Deseret News, is pusing him to drop out.
Union bosses might loose their big cars and fancy houses if Mitt Romney wins the
presidency. Remember how Ronald Reagan fired the air traffic controllers and
dissolved the PATCO union? He did and all went smoothly including the lowering
of air fares.
Anonymous | 6:22 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
And just how is Romney going to rev up Detroit?
Pass laws to lower prices of cars? Talk auto workers into taking pay cuts to reduce the price of cars?
Give me a break.
Pass laws to lower prices of cars? Talk auto workers into taking pay cuts to reduce the price of cars?
Give me a break.
russ | 6:48 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
So Mitt is going to resurrect Michigan's automobile industry? McCain told
Michigan the truth the other day; some of the jobs are never coming back. That
is the truth. But Mitt is politically appealing to yesterday. Is that an agent
of change?
Mitt should ask McCain a simple question: "Since you have said that waterboarding is torture and thus illegal, if elected President will you prosecute those Americans who have been waterboarding suspects?" Inquiring minds want to know. Mitt is wishy-washy on the issue because... well... because he has never seen combat and war and service to his country?
The more I watch Mitt I realize that he is wishy-washy. The more I watch McCain, the older he looks. Gee, he is ancient. Nothing wrong with that but at age 71? he is supposed to be fully energized to run this great country? Please.
He will probably sleep through the meetings like Ronnie did. Oh well... it is still going to be a democrat year. Notice how the President is stepping in there to help out his republican buddies? Well, he would if they could just say his name just once during a speech. They don't.
Democrats-independents will win.
Mitt should ask McCain a simple question: "Since you have said that waterboarding is torture and thus illegal, if elected President will you prosecute those Americans who have been waterboarding suspects?" Inquiring minds want to know. Mitt is wishy-washy on the issue because... well... because he has never seen combat and war and service to his country?
The more I watch Mitt I realize that he is wishy-washy. The more I watch McCain, the older he looks. Gee, he is ancient. Nothing wrong with that but at age 71? he is supposed to be fully energized to run this great country? Please.
He will probably sleep through the meetings like Ronnie did. Oh well... it is still going to be a democrat year. Notice how the President is stepping in there to help out his republican buddies? Well, he would if they could just say his name just once during a speech. They don't.
Democrats-independents will win.
AZ Mike | 6:49 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Huckleberry says America wants the guy who works next to 'em to be the next
President, not the guy who lays 'em off. Since when do we want the
"average joe" to run this country? Could politics be "dumbed
down" any more by this guy?
I don't know about you, but I would prefer the "best of the best" to stand at the helm of this ship. To try to set America's sights lower in order to get votes is really pathetic. Let's set our sights higher and work to get Mitt Romney into the White House!
I don't know about you, but I would prefer the "best of the best" to stand at the helm of this ship. To try to set America's sights lower in order to get votes is really pathetic. Let's set our sights higher and work to get Mitt Romney into the White House!
liberal larry | 6:51 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
If Romney wins the Michigan primary, they will have good reason to call Detroit,
"Motown".
Anonymous | 6:55 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
I think Mitt is a good person but not necessarily the best candidate. By the
way, you don't have to be a Republican or a pro-Mitt person in order to be
a good Church member. This paper tends to push that agenda, and it is annoying.
There are also committed LDS people in the other party.
L.G.R. | 7:00 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
It will be a sad day, and a lost opportunity for
America if Mitt Romney is not elected our leader.
He is a rare man. Thanks for running, Mitt,
and GOOD LUCK!
America if Mitt Romney is not elected our leader.
He is a rare man. Thanks for running, Mitt,
and GOOD LUCK!
george | 8:02 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
will someone help these DN writers get the story correct. Who really cares about
Mr Romney - his campaign is almost over, and his religion has nothing to do with
his politics!
Mc | 8:04 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Even Fox News is showing a negative attitude on Mitt. Their caption while
talking about his campaign in Michigan mentions his poor showing in Iowa and New
Hampshire. Since when is second a poor showing? Nobody says Huckabee had a
poor showing in NH when he got less than half the votes Mitt got. Nobody says
McCain had a poor showing in Iowa and he didn't even get half of
Mitt's total there. In the primaries and caucuses held so far more people
have voted for Mitt than any other candidate and he has more delegates, yet the
media has practically written him off. I think they're in for a surprise.
J | 8:13 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
I am a lifelong conservative and registered Republican with strong leanings
toward Constitutionalism.
After a careful, near year-long review of candidates for the Republican nomination I would like to propose for the readership the potential ticket of:
Romney/Thompson '08
Romney is the clear choice, and if I were hiring him to work for me his resume is head and shoulders above the rest. This man should get the job of President of the United States.
Thompson pushes an otherwise moderate/right candidate, Mitt Romney, decidedly conservative. Remember that the V.P. is also president of the Senate and settles tie breaks. With the close majority in the senate, we want somebody like Thompson running the Senate.
Both men are of high moral character from all I can discern.
Neither have engaged in so called "attacks" against each other; unlike the back alley coalition of McCain and Huckabee vs. Romney. Thus ensuring the future possibility of such a ticket.
I could go on, but the format of this forum only allows this brief explanation.
Romney/Thompson '08
After a careful, near year-long review of candidates for the Republican nomination I would like to propose for the readership the potential ticket of:
Romney/Thompson '08
Romney is the clear choice, and if I were hiring him to work for me his resume is head and shoulders above the rest. This man should get the job of President of the United States.
Thompson pushes an otherwise moderate/right candidate, Mitt Romney, decidedly conservative. Remember that the V.P. is also president of the Senate and settles tie breaks. With the close majority in the senate, we want somebody like Thompson running the Senate.
Both men are of high moral character from all I can discern.
Neither have engaged in so called "attacks" against each other; unlike the back alley coalition of McCain and Huckabee vs. Romney. Thus ensuring the future possibility of such a ticket.
I could go on, but the format of this forum only allows this brief explanation.
Romney/Thompson '08
lifer | 8:18 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Mitt is a mud-slinging duplicitous flip-flopper.
Other than that, he's a great guy.
Other than that, he's a great guy.
J | 8:25 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Dear "lifer"
...speaking of "mud-slinging"...
...speaking of "mud-slinging"...
lifer | 8:34 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
J, I base that upon the negative adds he directed at Huckabee in Iowa, and those
he aimed at McCain in NH.
It is also based upon his inability to state his own message (aside from meaningless platitudes like he's going to get back "every" job lost in Michigan -- yeah, right) choosing instead to attack others during recent debates.
I agree with very little of what McCain and Huckabee stand for, or Paul for that matter. But they strike me as sincere and trustworthy.
In Mitt's favor, he should make one heck of a weatherman when all this is over. He bases his every stand upon which way the polls tell him the wind is blowing.
It is also based upon his inability to state his own message (aside from meaningless platitudes like he's going to get back "every" job lost in Michigan -- yeah, right) choosing instead to attack others during recent debates.
I agree with very little of what McCain and Huckabee stand for, or Paul for that matter. But they strike me as sincere and trustworthy.
In Mitt's favor, he should make one heck of a weatherman when all this is over. He bases his every stand upon which way the polls tell him the wind is blowing.
to lifer | 8:45 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Have you really followed any of the campaign? If so, you can't possibly
think that Huckabee is trustworthy. He's completely ingeniuine in the way
that he made his undertoned negative remarks towards the LDS church, his sneaky
"pulling the ad" press conference that every media member saw through,
his 'cross' christmas commerical, and his obvious involvement in the
fake postcard controversy.
Then, just look at the way he's spun his track record. He increased taxes by half a billion in Arkansas during his tenure as governor, he pardoned hundreds of convicts, and crime increased under his watch. At least Mitt Romney has a track record whose success nobody has been able to question.
You've lost any credibility by saying that Huckabee 'strikes' you as trustworthy.
Then, just look at the way he's spun his track record. He increased taxes by half a billion in Arkansas during his tenure as governor, he pardoned hundreds of convicts, and crime increased under his watch. At least Mitt Romney has a track record whose success nobody has been able to question.
You've lost any credibility by saying that Huckabee 'strikes' you as trustworthy.
katy | 8:57 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
I am so tired of this political blah blah blah. Why don't we do it like
the Britians? They campaign for 6 weeks and all have the same amount of money
to do it. What a waste of time, money, and national attention. I believe
Americans are smart enough to choose a presidential canidate with only six weeks
of campaigning. I can't stand another 9 plus months of this! I'll
bet I'm not alone either.
Ed | 9:12 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
We need a president with the qualifications to do the job in an outstanding
manner...not just good, but excellent. Mitt is the only person in the field
with these qualifications. I personally remember Mitt as an arrogant elitist
during the Games, but he was competent and we would have failed without him.
Can you imagine any other candidate doing the same. The only concern I had was
when, in one debate, he said that President Bush was not arrogant. President
Bush's arrogance is the single greatest reason we are in the mess we are
today. If Mitt could miss a degree of humility with his skills, we would have
one of the best presidents ever.
WC | 9:12 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
*Yawn...I can't wait for Romney to be out of the race so the Des News can
report on something else.
coachc to lifer | 9:16 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
lifer: what is a negative ad? Comparing candidates is an honest and truthful
advertisement. How is that negative? If you agree with Huck or Hillary or Obama
or whoever and they have voted the way you agree---then why concern yourself
with so-called negativity? I don't get it. I like Mitt's immigration
plan. Some have critisised it. I find it refreshening. I like expanding
Guantamano...others don't, I do. So the comparing is refreshing and I am
okay with it. Let's take a look at his economic plan and compare it to
others. Compare and contrasting is a positive approach. Memo to other
candidates: don't duck and hide, compare and contrast yourself and explain
and debate....its all good and I can care less if the media is liberal. The
media is also very transparent in their view and the other candidates need to
step forward. Why Mitt's religion is even a topic for you or anyone else
smacks of insecurities and non-issues.
to katy... | 9:25 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Katy, I agree with you 100%. Let's shorten the timeframe and have 1 day for
the primaries and 1 day for the national election. That way we don't have
to have the Iowa's and NH's of the world try to tell us whom we should
vote for.
Also, I'd like to see debates with both sides on the stage at the same time. I'd also like to see 'real' people do the questioning, not the national knuckleheads who are only trying to put forth 'their' agenda.
When will someone stand up and say, I'm sorry Mr./Mrs. Whomever, I don't agree with the premise of your question so I will not be answering that. But this is what I will tell you and why. That would put the national dingdongs in their place and allow for real discussion about real issues.
BTW, I'm waiting for the question to Huckleberry where one says, "Mike, besides the standard rhetoric proffered by people of 'it's been around for thousands of years', can you explain how you believe God, Christ and the Holy Ghost are 1 person which the Bible completely and unequivocally rejects? What scripture do you base that belief on?
Also, I'd like to see debates with both sides on the stage at the same time. I'd also like to see 'real' people do the questioning, not the national knuckleheads who are only trying to put forth 'their' agenda.
When will someone stand up and say, I'm sorry Mr./Mrs. Whomever, I don't agree with the premise of your question so I will not be answering that. But this is what I will tell you and why. That would put the national dingdongs in their place and allow for real discussion about real issues.
BTW, I'm waiting for the question to Huckleberry where one says, "Mike, besides the standard rhetoric proffered by people of 'it's been around for thousands of years', can you explain how you believe God, Christ and the Holy Ghost are 1 person which the Bible completely and unequivocally rejects? What scripture do you base that belief on?
Utah Resident | 9:27 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Re: Katy--Amen, I so wish we had that same system here in the US. I am SO tired
of all this!
J | 9:40 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Lifer's distracting comments aside.
I would like to reiterate the point of the orginal message, which was simply:
Romney/Thompson '08
This is probably the strongest conservative ticket out there with strong national electability.
I would like to reiterate the point of the orginal message, which was simply:
Romney/Thompson '08
This is probably the strongest conservative ticket out there with strong national electability.
Jump start? | 10:21 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Jump start: brobably a bad choice of words for the auto industry.
Also, Romney/Thompson as the strongest 1-2 punch for Republicans? The flip flopper and the movie star? I'm going to go out on a limb and say our next president will be a Democrat.
Also, Romney/Thompson as the strongest 1-2 punch for Republicans? The flip flopper and the movie star? I'm going to go out on a limb and say our next president will be a Democrat.
Steve C | 10:35 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Mitt is a good man and the best candidate. Vote Mitt!!! Thanks Thompson for
pointing out Huckabee's weaknesses in the last debate, whenever Mitt says
anything about the Huckster he is trashed as negative, Thompson got it right. I
would like to see a Romney, Thompson ticket as well.
Blake | 10:38 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Wow! I can't wait until he is finally done. I want Romney to lose more than
I want anyone else to win. Sometimes defense against enemies is as important as
offense for your friend.
Utah Valley Republican | 10:40 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
To all naysayers of Mitt Romney and people who suggest that the debate/political
season is too long, and that we ought to do it like Great Britain does it. Have
you ever analyzed the socialist/liberal politics in that country, let alone all
of Europe? The next thing you may suggest just like other uninformed people is
what other liberals are suggesting, that campaigns should be financed by the
taxpayers. What a novel wonderful idea that would be? No way, Jose! If you
don't like campaigns just turn off your TV's, and radios. There is so
much fog being spouted by the liberal candidates that it ought to be self
evident who the real players are. Mitt Romney is clearly the most qualified
candidate in the field on both sides of the aisle....including Bloomberg and any
other candidate who may be thinking about mounting a run for the presidency.
People like Ralph Nader and other radical socialists even appeal to some of the
unwashed in the electorate. McCain is not in good health...just focus on how he
moves, and reacts physically/mentally in public. Huckabee is a bigot and is not
truthful in his rhetoric. Thompson and Guliani are reasonable people.
Lowell Steele | 10:43 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
To: lifer--have you even watched the "negative" TV spots? If
contrasting yourself with the competition is negative, we'd better get word
to Mr. Webster.
The longer this campaign goes, the more I realize that Mc is right--the media really IS working hard to hammer down Romney. When I see that happening, I start to think, "Hmmm, what's going on here--what is the real agenda?" The most likely option is that the MSM views Romney as a real threat, like he could really win and move our country in a true conservative direction. Now the MSM folks may be biased, but they're not stupid. Gives one pause for thought....
I also like J's perspective--if you were the "board of directors" hiring a President to lead and run this country, whom would you pick? To whom would you entrust the next 4 years of your "enterprise?" I think any sane person would have a tough time picking someone else than Mitt Romney: tough, disciplined, experienced, principled, tested, a proven leader, impeccable resume and references, extreme loyalty among those who've worked for him.
THAT'S a leader!! They're a rare commodity in the business world--almost unheard of in politics. Grab him while you can.
The longer this campaign goes, the more I realize that Mc is right--the media really IS working hard to hammer down Romney. When I see that happening, I start to think, "Hmmm, what's going on here--what is the real agenda?" The most likely option is that the MSM views Romney as a real threat, like he could really win and move our country in a true conservative direction. Now the MSM folks may be biased, but they're not stupid. Gives one pause for thought....
I also like J's perspective--if you were the "board of directors" hiring a President to lead and run this country, whom would you pick? To whom would you entrust the next 4 years of your "enterprise?" I think any sane person would have a tough time picking someone else than Mitt Romney: tough, disciplined, experienced, principled, tested, a proven leader, impeccable resume and references, extreme loyalty among those who've worked for him.
THAT'S a leader!! They're a rare commodity in the business world--almost unheard of in politics. Grab him while you can.
Believer | 10:55 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
To Lifer: McCain and Huck are sincere and trustworthy?? They are cold and
calculating. J at 8:13 a.m. correctly described as back alley the coalition of
McCain and Huck vs. Romney. When it suits their purposes, McCain and Huck will
start cutting each other up. I can't wait. I had never really noticed
Fred Thompson until he took off the kid gloves in the most recent Fox News
Republican debate and called Huck in no uncertain terms what he is--a conniving,
deceitful, holier-than-thou liberal. Huck was speechless. He can dish it out,
but he can't take it. The focus group named Fred the winner of the debate
because of his sudden awakening. Huck revealed his devious and bigoted nature
when he sent his evangelical flock subliminal messages regarding Mitt's
religion, i.e. "No, I don't believe Mormonism is a cult, but (wink,
wink,) don't they believe Jesus Christ and Lucifer are brothers?"
Very clever, Huck, but be careful, the Lord is reading your heart. One must
watch out for the ancient one, John McCain, with his Mr. Goody Two-shoes voice
and countenance. He and the Huckster indeed had a back-alley conspiracy to
derail Mitt's express. Go, Mitt.
Embarassed by Mitt | 11:00 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
I am a Mormon and DO NOT want Mitt to win the nomination. He has proven over and
over that his only true commitment is to his own ambition. I find him an
embarassment. I also find it embarassing that my fellow members never say
anything of substance about him. If you put all their comments in a blender,
here's how it would come out:
He's a good guy. Go Mitt!
Of course they would use about 20 exclamation points, because that makes him "extra" good.
He's a good guy. Go Mitt!
Of course they would use about 20 exclamation points, because that makes him "extra" good.
gotta love it. | 11:19 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Mitt might win. What IF? Go Mitt.
Mitt's Charmed life... | 11:23 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
LOOKS LOOKS LOOKS....
He looks too good. He seems too smart. He is ambitious. No substance about him.
What about this...He's been blessed for living right. He had nothing to do with how he looks...combination of his Mom and Dad...
He IS smart.
Ambition is good if put to good use. No substance? Amazing business man. Cares about others (rescues coworker's daughter) (donates all kinds of money to help others)
Wants to help America. All you Nay Sayers... I'd bet you're like that all the time no matter the circumstances!
C Weber
He looks too good. He seems too smart. He is ambitious. No substance about him.
What about this...He's been blessed for living right. He had nothing to do with how he looks...combination of his Mom and Dad...
He IS smart.
Ambition is good if put to good use. No substance? Amazing business man. Cares about others (rescues coworker's daughter) (donates all kinds of money to help others)
Wants to help America. All you Nay Sayers... I'd bet you're like that all the time no matter the circumstances!
C Weber
utah crackers | 11:29 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Mitt is the New John Kerry! Remember John Kerry, the rich and telegenic
flip-flopper from Massachusetts?
As a Democrat, I hope Mitt is the GOP nominee.
As an American, I hope Mitt goes back to the private sector, maybe president of GM, or to replace Gordon Hinckley already....
As a Democrat, I hope Mitt is the GOP nominee.
As an American, I hope Mitt goes back to the private sector, maybe president of GM, or to replace Gordon Hinckley already....
Re: Embarrassed by Mitt | 11:31 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
It is easy for you to make a blanket statement and say there is no substance to
Mitt's campain. A lot of people do not know the issues. They just know
they like one candidate or another. I do not necessarily agree with this way of
choosing a candidate. I just want to say that I am a Mormon and I have studied
the issues. I still like Mitt.
J | 11:58 a.m. Jan. 14, 2008
EVIDENTLY IF HE IS WORTH 350 MILLION HE CAN DO SOMETHING RIGHT SO I THINK HE
WOULD BE THE ONLY ONE ABLE TO TURN THE USA AROUND AND GET US OUT FROM OUR
CHINESE DEBT
got some splainin' to do | 12:05 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
I'm still waiting for Romney to explain why he said he saw his father and
Martin Luther King marching together when his campaign people said he clearly
did not.
And I'd also like an explanation on why he said "God has not spoken to man since Moses."
(Is he forgetting what Joseph preached?)
And I'd also like an explanation on why he said "God has not spoken to man since Moses."
(Is he forgetting what Joseph preached?)
Embarrassed by Mitt | 12:09 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
I did not make a "blanket statement" and say there is no substance to
Mitt's campaign. Here's what I said:
"I also find it embarassing that my fellow members never say anything of substance about him. If you put all their comments in a blender, here's how it would come out:
He's a good guy. Go Mitt!"
I think you are absolutely correct when you said: "A lot of people do not know the issues."
Unfortunately, I think "A lot of people..." are our fellow members living here in Utah. And just looking at the comments on any article about Mitt proves this point.
I also find it sad that fellow members seem to be very quick to hurl a negative comment at another commenter. The negative comments about the Church are no big deal in my opinion. But the negative comments about other commenters are hate regardless.
I don't intend for this to sound preachy. And yes, I'm still embarrassed by Mitt.
"I also find it embarassing that my fellow members never say anything of substance about him. If you put all their comments in a blender, here's how it would come out:
He's a good guy. Go Mitt!"
I think you are absolutely correct when you said: "A lot of people do not know the issues."
Unfortunately, I think "A lot of people..." are our fellow members living here in Utah. And just looking at the comments on any article about Mitt proves this point.
I also find it sad that fellow members seem to be very quick to hurl a negative comment at another commenter. The negative comments about the Church are no big deal in my opinion. But the negative comments about other commenters are hate regardless.
I don't intend for this to sound preachy. And yes, I'm still embarrassed by Mitt.
Robert from NC | 12:21 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
The Reagan Revolution has been mentioned many times in this election cycle.
Reagan, like Rush Limbaugh,Sean Hannity and others are not doing anything but
pointing out what things are real and those that are not. Ronald Reagan was a
great man who took us out of a "Malaise" into
"Reaganomics".
His ideas that you can't tax the rich without hurting the poor is against all the "Robin Hood" mentality of the Democrats and Country Club Republicans. Reagan did however make mistakes. He agreed 3 times with a lying Democrat Congress to raise taxes after they had agreed to cut spending. John McCain falls right in line and thinks this position was right.
The real deal is to cut taxes first and "take the liquor away from the alcoholics" because giving Congress more money is just like giving booze to a bunch of drunks while the swear they will stop drinking. I believe that Mitt Romney has the strength to stand up to a Democrat Congress just like he stood up to them in Massachusettss and got his programs passed. If we put a Republican Congress in place I can't imagine how much good he can do. Mitt, the next president.
His ideas that you can't tax the rich without hurting the poor is against all the "Robin Hood" mentality of the Democrats and Country Club Republicans. Reagan did however make mistakes. He agreed 3 times with a lying Democrat Congress to raise taxes after they had agreed to cut spending. John McCain falls right in line and thinks this position was right.
The real deal is to cut taxes first and "take the liquor away from the alcoholics" because giving Congress more money is just like giving booze to a bunch of drunks while the swear they will stop drinking. I believe that Mitt Romney has the strength to stand up to a Democrat Congress just like he stood up to them in Massachusettss and got his programs passed. If we put a Republican Congress in place I can't imagine how much good he can do. Mitt, the next president.
Andy Felger | 12:22 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Mitt...
"Is clearly the prettiest man running."
- Quote from the detroit free press forums this morning.
"Is clearly the prettiest man running."
- Quote from the detroit free press forums this morning.
CAV | 12:29 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Absolutely agree with embarrassed by mitt. Just yesterday I spoke to several of
my friends, all of us being LDS, and they supported Mitt. I disagreed, and
asked why. One said 'he wrote his own religion speech' the other said
'he is trustworthy'. Don't get me wrong...I like a lot of what
Mitt has to say about the economy. About other topics? Not so much. After
reviewing his policies, I felt they didn't match up with my own
convictions. Case closed. Like Embarrassed said, many members of the church look
at nothing other than his religion.
And to Mitt's Charmed Life... regarding his looks, you said "he's been blessed for living right?" Wow. Show me the prophet that taught you that. All ugly people are sinners...wow
And to Mitt's Charmed Life... regarding his looks, you said "he's been blessed for living right?" Wow. Show me the prophet that taught you that. All ugly people are sinners...wow
Is this it....... | 12:39 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
I will tell you all one thing if John McCain wins the primaries our country is
in for a rude awakening. We will continue to stumble in a way that has yet be
seen. I have been a republican all my life and if McCain is our canidate I will
vote for a Democrat hands down.
WOW!!! | 12:43 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
A Mitt Romney story in the Deseret News! I can sleep tonight! Man I am sick of
Mitt!
SLMG | 1:13 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Why Doesn't Deseret News report on all of the candidates running for
President instead of just Mitt Romney. This Newspaper has become the great Mitt
Cheerleader and skips over everyone else, how about some balanced reporting and
equal time for everyone. I read other newspapers around the country with far
less bias than this one. I want to read the good, the bad, and the ugly about
all of the candidates not just about Mitt Romney being this wonderful person
that can do no wrong, the one that walks on water. Come on DN give us the full
picture. I get the picture, Mitt "helped" turn the Olympics around
how many times do we have to told that, that has nothing to do with the here and
now. Please stick to politics and report on everyone in the campaign.
lifer | 1:29 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
In response to several comments. . . .
Yes. I've been following the campaign -- pretty closely in fact. Mitt has run ads that say practically nothing about himself, but instead play the political gotcha word games trying to smear other candidates. I.e., no "contrast."
His comments during the NH republican "forum" saying he'd never accused McCain of proposing "amnesty" was a real good sign that he's slung so much mud that he can't keep it all straight.
Huckabee doesn't believe in evolution. To me that's crazy! But I believe he's sincere.
McCain favors the war. To me that's crazy too. But I believe he's sincere.
Mitt? Wow. Tell me something he has not only believed for more than a couple years but also has actually practiced -- public policy, not religion -- and I'll be grateful for the new information.
Wayne Perry | 1:42 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
I am impressed to read in today's article that Mr. Romney is a native son
of Michigan. In light of he was a native son of Utah, when called in to clean
up the olympics. And a native son of Massachusetts when he ran for governor.
There was that problem on his tax return of main residence, but it was Mr.
Romeny's accountant who made the error. Then Mr. Romney was native son of
New Hampshire because it is next to the state of Masschusetts.
I have heard of fourfathers, but foursons?
I have heard of fourfathers, but foursons?
Susie From Michigan | 1:49 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Mitt Romney is the best man for the job. I don't see any plastic in him. He
is genuine. He will bring Michigan back. We also need more families like his.
Anonymous | 2:14 p.m. Jan. 14, 2008
Mitt is the best choice -From Colorado
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