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C'mon, you saw this coming | 8:51 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Mitt's failure as a candidate was predictable from the get-go.
The Republicans politicized evangelical Christians in the 80's and worked hard to inject religion into political affairs. They succeeded.
Evangelical christians began to think that "GOP" stood for "God's Own Party." Mormons bought into this and thought they were included. Nope.
Now maybe folks can begin to think hard about the wisdom of making religious affiliation an important part of a candidate's qualifications for office.
The Republicans politicized evangelical Christians in the 80's and worked hard to inject religion into political affairs. They succeeded.
Evangelical christians began to think that "GOP" stood for "God's Own Party." Mormons bought into this and thought they were included. Nope.
Now maybe folks can begin to think hard about the wisdom of making religious affiliation an important part of a candidate's qualifications for office.
Henry Drummond | 8:59 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
I listened to Romney's entire speech and found it less than gracious. He
didn't take time to inform his own campaign workers who were still putting
up signs and hanging balloons while their candidate was making a
"surprise" withdrawal speech. He did very little to thank those who
worked their hearts out for him. He portrayed his withdrawal an act of self
sacrifice because a vote for a Democrat was a vote to "surrender to
terrorism." He did next to nothing to congratulate the victor. To top it
off he compared himself to Ronald Reagan when he lost the nomination in 1976.
I'm sorry Mr. Romney. You're no Ronald Reagan.
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$$$ Ain't everything | 8:54 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Romney, the most control-freaky of the candidates, is "suspending" his
campaign because a formal withdrawal would force the former governor of
Massachusetts to forfeit any say with regard to what delegates selected for him
in primaries and caucuses can do at a convention that is now all but certain to
nominate the man he labeled a "liberal": McCain.
Apparently Romney is not certain about how much loyalty was purchased with the millions it cost to get those delegates their credentials for this summer's McCain coronation. He is right to worry. It is difficult to imagine that any of his supporters were ever so enthusiastic about his candidacy as they were about the prospect that he might be able to buy the Republican Party out of the mess George Bush has gotten it into.
Apparently Romney is not certain about how much loyalty was purchased with the millions it cost to get those delegates their credentials for this summer's McCain coronation. He is right to worry. It is difficult to imagine that any of his supporters were ever so enthusiastic about his candidacy as they were about the prospect that he might be able to buy the Republican Party out of the mess George Bush has gotten it into.
Anonymous | 9:05 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Ultra-wealthy people have never been MY heroes.
The SEC | 9:04 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
We're looking into the millions that were scammed from the faithful by the
candidate deemed DOA on his first installment push into Utah. As always, buyer
beware.
Worried | 9:05 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
As repugnant as McCain is to most of us, please don't let pride rule the
day in this election. This really is a decision based on the lesser of the
evils. Providing we still have an America in 2012, do not think that it would be
easy to undo the bankrupting social programs the Socialists would implement. How
easy has it been to get rid of rampant welfare and entitlement programs of past
liberal leaders? Really think about what Shrillary stands for, and realize Obama
is the same thing in a "nicer" appearing package.
Please don't forget about the Supreme court judges just waiting to retire until a Super-Liberal is back in the White House.
Please don't forget about the Supreme court judges just waiting to retire until a Super-Liberal is back in the White House.
To RI Member: | 9:21 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
You say, "We just believe that Christian values like charity, compassion,
and "kindness and pure love, without hypoocracy and without guile" is
more the platform of the Democrats than it is the Republicans."
The problem with this is that charity, compassion, etc. can't be legislated. You can force people to part with their money through taxation, but that is not charity or compassion or pure love. Most people, who do give willingly and out of conscience to the poor, resent this.
Also, there is nothing charitable about making people dependent on the government. And if you have half a clue, you will realize that these things aren't done out of concern for people. They are done to gain more power over people. Think about the welfare principles of the church (the right approach) and the dole that the Dems cherish. The two don't square at all.
I'll never understand how a true member of the church can overlook all the filth that the Democratic party promotes to cling to a couple of worthwhile causes. Amazing.
The problem with this is that charity, compassion, etc. can't be legislated. You can force people to part with their money through taxation, but that is not charity or compassion or pure love. Most people, who do give willingly and out of conscience to the poor, resent this.
Also, there is nothing charitable about making people dependent on the government. And if you have half a clue, you will realize that these things aren't done out of concern for people. They are done to gain more power over people. Think about the welfare principles of the church (the right approach) and the dole that the Dems cherish. The two don't square at all.
I'll never understand how a true member of the church can overlook all the filth that the Democratic party promotes to cling to a couple of worthwhile causes. Amazing.
Marilyn | 9:33 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Thank goodness for Mitt's core values. Hopefully the remaining candidates
in the race will reevaluate their own. It is a sign of personal growth and
wisdom gained to make course corrections. How about the rest of us?
hogwash | 9:41 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
The comments and mentality of the Mitt supporters on this post truly reflect
cult like behavior. They blame everybody else for their own failures,
can't see their own hypocracy, refuse to accept that many good people just
don't accept mormonism. Unfortunately for them, the more people know about
mormonisim, from a historical perspective, the worse it will get for you, not
better.
Mitt, that's it. | 9:48 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Stay classy.
28 graduating classes | 9:50 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Yes, for the past 28 years high school and university graduates have earned
degree from the centers for liberal education...To take the White House, you
need to own the school house!!!
National Humanities state the social condition of a nation. Cheating in the NFL, drugs in MLB, the Porn industry, Liberal based media and slanted news coverage, illegal immmegration...
No Mitt did not fail... $34 million dollars worth of data reveals just exactly what America thinks of the Mormon Church and the conservitive issues embraced by its members.
National Humanities state the social condition of a nation. Cheating in the NFL, drugs in MLB, the Porn industry, Liberal based media and slanted news coverage, illegal immmegration...
No Mitt did not fail... $34 million dollars worth of data reveals just exactly what America thinks of the Mormon Church and the conservitive issues embraced by its members.
demwittmitt | 9:59 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Thankfully the millionaire can't buy votes. AMERICA IS NOT FOR SALE.
It's just the way it is!!! God has blessed America with Mitt's demise.
TO RI MEMBER: | 10:03 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
What are you saying? That Democrats can't be true members of the church.
Where'd you get that doctrine from? Go read what the scriptures say about
charity. Being charitable does not mean necessarily making people dependent on
the government. It means helping those who need help. Nothing more or nothing
less. Giving others a helping hand is why we are here.
The filth of the Democratic party. Give me a break. Neither party has a lock on charity and giving. Both parties are full of people who want to help others each in their own way. Take a breath here. Why are you so filled with hate?
The filth of the Democratic party. Give me a break. Neither party has a lock on charity and giving. Both parties are full of people who want to help others each in their own way. Take a breath here. Why are you so filled with hate?
pathtic necons | 10:04 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
And now the Democratic Party "promotes filth". To RI member 9:21
The Neocons have clearly lost their minds to the likes of partisan people-haters like Rush Limbaugh.
Is it November yet?
The Neocons have clearly lost their minds to the likes of partisan people-haters like Rush Limbaugh.
Is it November yet?
Anonymous | 10:11 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Never have I looked as someone's religion before I voted for them. What
should it matter what religion one belongs to in order to place a vote. I would
have voted for Romney because he is an honorable man with high values and most
of all because he is knowledgable about the economy, which is an our country is
suffering. When I voted for Gore, I did not know his religion, and label him as
a member of a cult. Those that do, are predjudice.
Also to RI Member | 10:10 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
You say the Democrats have more Christian values than the Republicans, but then
support a party who thinks it is okay to kill babies and make me pay for
it.Personally, I believe you can't legislate morality, I just don't
feel I should have to (through my taxes) pay for some poor woman to have an
abortion, and it is common knowledge that almost all Dem's are for that.
How do you justify that? How will you explain that to your maker when or if you
meet him.
Judy | 10:13 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Mitt Romney will never be accepted by this country to be President there is too
much fear of Mormons. The elites no he can't be bought because the man has
integrity. This nation will get the President it deserves.
Steve | 10:14 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
It is sad when this country of ours can not evaluate people that actually can
make change for the better!
The past accomplishments can predict future successes!
Mitt: undergraduate,BYU valedictorian, MBA Harvard, Top 5% from Harvard Law School. Extremely successful in the private sector, and no it is not a bad thing to be successful! Remember, that is what this country was built upon on! Turn a troubled Olympic Games around! Made significant changes for the good in Mass.
Huck: undergraduate, Ouachita Baptist Uinversity, BA Religion, dropped out after 1 year Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Baptist preacher 1980-1992. Governor Arkansas 10+ years. Inceased taxes several times. Let many convicted felons out of prison so that they could go and commit more crimes! Opened with his band for Willie Nelson!
McCain:graduated US Naval Academy. POW over 25 years ago. (Time to let that go!) Distinguished career in the Navy, for which I applaud him. Many years in the Senate, didn't really LEAD anything.
I hope that there will be a day in the future that I can vote once again for someone that has actually accomplished something!
Please run again Mitt! This country needs you.
The past accomplishments can predict future successes!
Mitt: undergraduate,BYU valedictorian, MBA Harvard, Top 5% from Harvard Law School. Extremely successful in the private sector, and no it is not a bad thing to be successful! Remember, that is what this country was built upon on! Turn a troubled Olympic Games around! Made significant changes for the good in Mass.
Huck: undergraduate, Ouachita Baptist Uinversity, BA Religion, dropped out after 1 year Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Baptist preacher 1980-1992. Governor Arkansas 10+ years. Inceased taxes several times. Let many convicted felons out of prison so that they could go and commit more crimes! Opened with his band for Willie Nelson!
McCain:graduated US Naval Academy. POW over 25 years ago. (Time to let that go!) Distinguished career in the Navy, for which I applaud him. Many years in the Senate, didn't really LEAD anything.
I hope that there will be a day in the future that I can vote once again for someone that has actually accomplished something!
Please run again Mitt! This country needs you.
nomo | 10:28 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
good thing all the mormans in utah wasted a vote once again, lets vote based on
religion not what the man can really do. it just shows how nieve the LDS faith
is
Response to the nay sayers | 10:32 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
It is so unfortunate that all the "anti-M's," democrats and
liberals feel the need to make abusive and intolerant remarks at this time.
Does that really make you feel better about your selfish and unforgiving
position(s)?
Not a single person in the race for president has been fully honest or unchanging in their positions/policies. But, as is the case with most things in this world the least evil must be chosen. I would have voted for Mitt Romney because he wasn't running as a "Mormon" for president or a "Prisoner of War" or the "first woman with a chance" or the "first african-american with a chance." He was running as a man with both political and business experience, who happened to uphold the family unit-the most important aspect of our failing nation. Is he perfect? NO. Are his intentions honorable? YES. Can you disagree? You are very welcome to your opinion but, get over your self-righteous anger against us "Mormons" and get a real argument. Stop crying for more liberal tolerance when you have absolutely no tolerance for those who disagree with you.
Not a single person in the race for president has been fully honest or unchanging in their positions/policies. But, as is the case with most things in this world the least evil must be chosen. I would have voted for Mitt Romney because he wasn't running as a "Mormon" for president or a "Prisoner of War" or the "first woman with a chance" or the "first african-american with a chance." He was running as a man with both political and business experience, who happened to uphold the family unit-the most important aspect of our failing nation. Is he perfect? NO. Are his intentions honorable? YES. Can you disagree? You are very welcome to your opinion but, get over your self-righteous anger against us "Mormons" and get a real argument. Stop crying for more liberal tolerance when you have absolutely no tolerance for those who disagree with you.
myster36 | 10:32 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Sounds like his wife said no more $ of his kids inheritance ?
Good for him | 10:38 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
If Mitt wanted to be the President, and not just the Republican candidate, this
is the best thing that could have happened to him. The Republican nominee is
going to be a sacrificial lamb to the Democrats, thanks to Bush's 8 years.
People want a change. Democrats are excited about both of their candidates.
They are going to get out the vote. Democrats will capture more Independents.
Romney will be in a much better position to win the prize in 4 years, if he so
chooses. He now has greater name recognition than he did when he started, and
has made several political connections. As one of his talk-show advocates often
says, "Let not your heart be troubled."
Politics as usual | 10:41 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
It is sad that in this great country we can not find good, honest, qualified
men/women to run for public office. We alway get selfserving slick polititions.
Mitt's primary interest is in serving himself and his special interest. We
have not seen the last of him. He will try to position himself to influence the
elections and obtain for himself ,and his cronies, a high cabinet position and
the country will be the worst off for it.
RE:Also to RI | 10:48 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
You say that you can't legislate morality, bue that is exactly what the
Republican's do with gay rights. Sorry, but you don't get it both
ways.
Anonymous | 10:48 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Huckabee left his values and gave his support to McCain by blocking the conservative vote. What a shame for the GOP. Romney supporters; don't let go yet, Romney will be back in 2012 to clean up the mess from these challenging times. Let's just pray we don't let terrorist get Iraq (second largest oil supply in the world.) Remember dems we only have 1.7% of the worlds oil supply. Its not about taking it for ourselfs its about keeping it away from the terrorist organizations. Oh, McCain and dems, if its all about saving lives, remember 48,000 Americans since 911 have been murdered by illegal aliens. Also remember the effects of attacks on this country, Subprime credit problem stems from 911. We lowered interest rates to pull us out of the recession 911 left us in. That pumped 60 billion into the economy for about 4 years to keep us a float. We?re not trying to thrive anymore we?re trying to survive! Dems if you want to keep your way of life in America keep us safe. Romney 2012!
Craig | 10:54 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
I don't think Romney�s Mormonism had much to do with
how he fared in the Presidential race. He just did not run a very good campaign.
And he developed a serious credibility problem that a lot of his Mormon
supporters even now are in denial about.
As Governor of Massachusetts, Romney won a lot of respect for having more moderate and reasonable views than Republicans generally do these days. He abandoned that to go courting the right wing of the GOP which was not his natural constituency. In the end, neither the left of the right felt like they could count on him.
As Governor of Massachusetts, Romney won a lot of respect for having more moderate and reasonable views than Republicans generally do these days. He abandoned that to go courting the right wing of the GOP which was not his natural constituency. In the end, neither the left of the right felt like they could count on him.
Thank you Steve | 10:51 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Steve,
I agree. Experience should speak. McCain does not know how to speak, he can only read what probably others have written for him! If he were to speak on his own, he would be ruined.
Huck: Help!
Romney was the only capable candidate that could carry this nation based on solid values and incredible knowledge.
The only thing we Republicans can do is hope that the next four years flies by, whether it be by a democratic PRESIDENT or McCain..all the same. I think the nation is starting to realize what a mistake we made by not backing Romney quicker. Now, we are privledged to hear McCain "flip" on his issues to get our votes. I think that will make him a hypocrit.
I agree. Experience should speak. McCain does not know how to speak, he can only read what probably others have written for him! If he were to speak on his own, he would be ruined.
Huck: Help!
Romney was the only capable candidate that could carry this nation based on solid values and incredible knowledge.
The only thing we Republicans can do is hope that the next four years flies by, whether it be by a democratic PRESIDENT or McCain..all the same. I think the nation is starting to realize what a mistake we made by not backing Romney quicker. Now, we are privledged to hear McCain "flip" on his issues to get our votes. I think that will make him a hypocrit.
Hey Nomo | 10:57 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Don't speak for me! We are individuals who look at the person and what
they stand for, not the religion they belong to. This has become an attack on
Mormonism. Yes, I voted on what a man can do, just look at his record. You are
the one who is nieve! You have just shown what's wrong with
America...quick to judge, quick to point the finger at anyone but themselves.
Look beyond the faith Romney believes in and you will find a man who has hope,
cares for America, and most of all intelligence...unlike you and your
predjudicial comments!
Civil War | 11:09 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
The situation has gotten so bad politically, that people actually believe their
party is morally superior in ideology and that the opposing party just wants to
kill babies and force their kids to be homosexuals.
Signs of society clearly in free fall decline.
Signs of society clearly in free fall decline.
4 years | 11:10 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
may be a long time but by then it'll take a Mitt Romney to get the country
back on track... whether led by McCain or a Dem we're gonna be hurting.
Salt Lake | 11:16 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
To: St. George
Are you nuts? How can you possibly say that Bill Clinton did good things for the economy? Did it suddenly go in the toilet once Bush was elected? NO! The economy was failing BECAUSE of Clinton. It's been Bush's policies that have kept us from going into a full-scale recession, albeit barely. Once another democrat enters the White House, we WIll go in to a recession. What happens during the Presidents first two years in office are a direct result of his predecessor's policies. That's why it takes two terms for someone to be effective.
And by the way, to all those who are criticizing Mitt for not being honest, aren't almost all politicions liars and cheats?
Are you nuts? How can you possibly say that Bill Clinton did good things for the economy? Did it suddenly go in the toilet once Bush was elected? NO! The economy was failing BECAUSE of Clinton. It's been Bush's policies that have kept us from going into a full-scale recession, albeit barely. Once another democrat enters the White House, we WIll go in to a recession. What happens during the Presidents first two years in office are a direct result of his predecessor's policies. That's why it takes two terms for someone to be effective.
And by the way, to all those who are criticizing Mitt for not being honest, aren't almost all politicions liars and cheats?
RI Member Responder | 11:47 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Not filled with hate here. And I didn't say a Democrat couldn't be a
true member of the church. I said I have a hard time understanding how a true
member of the church can affiliate themselves with a political party that
promotes such filth and subversion of what is good and decent.
I agree there are people in both parties that want to be charitable and look out for the poor. My comment was opposing a previous comment that stated the Democratic party is the one looking out for the poor and are the ones that know the true meaning of charity, when in reality, they are the ones creating a legacy of entitlement and doing more harm than good by trying to legislate charity. It doesn't work.
I agree there are people in both parties that want to be charitable and look out for the poor. My comment was opposing a previous comment that stated the Democratic party is the one looking out for the poor and are the ones that know the true meaning of charity, when in reality, they are the ones creating a legacy of entitlement and doing more harm than good by trying to legislate charity. It doesn't work.
Oye! | 11:49 a.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Can we stop the bashing already? It's really sad that there is so much
misunderstanding among people. Non-mormons putting down Mormons and vice-versa.
Why are people so judgemental, sensitive, mean-spirited, and utterly
un-Christlike? Why do we care what other people think? I believe it comes down
to deep underlying insecurities. Rather than bashing everyone who has differing
beliefs and values, maybe we should ask ourselves if we really believe what we
are saying, or does it come from a sore spot inside our own hearts. Are our
criticisms founded on fact? Are we intelligently stating what we honestly
believe and know, or are we spewing out foul, snarky attacks we've heard
before from others-just to be contentious. ANd if we are opposed to something,
do we really know enough about politics or Mormonism or Christianity or
Evangelism to even make any kind of judgement?
I suggest we get the facts and ask ourselves if we know what we're talking about before bashing others. I really think we'll be held accountable for what we say at some point in the future if not right away. Shoe leather is really hard to chew and digest. And that's a fact! :)
I suggest we get the facts and ask ourselves if we know what we're talking about before bashing others. I really think we'll be held accountable for what we say at some point in the future if not right away. Shoe leather is really hard to chew and digest. And that's a fact! :)
No Billary | 12:01 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
I was sad to see Mitt drop out of the race and I am not thrilled with McCain or
Huckabee.
Unfortunately, the Bush administration is the worst ever in our life time. As a Non-LDS independent from California my support will go to Obama.
Unfortunately, the Bush administration is the worst ever in our life time. As a Non-LDS independent from California my support will go to Obama.
to: RI Member Responder | 12:10 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
>>You say the Democrats have more Christian values than the Republicans,
but then support a party who thinks it is okay to kill babies and make me pay
for it.Personally, I believe you can't legislate morality, I just
don't feel I should have to (through my taxes) pay for some poor woman to
have an abortion, and it is common knowledge that almost all Dem's are for
that. How do you justify that? How will you explain that to your maker when or
if you meet him.>>
And how will YOU explain your blood lust for 50,000 civilians that you have supported the slaughter of?
Depends on the ox being gored. i would rather support a poor, unprepared, woman's LEGAL right to choose, than an illegal war.
God have mercy on YOUR soul.
The LDS church has sold out from its roots. Shame.
And how will YOU explain your blood lust for 50,000 civilians that you have supported the slaughter of?
Depends on the ox being gored. i would rather support a poor, unprepared, woman's LEGAL right to choose, than an illegal war.
God have mercy on YOUR soul.
The LDS church has sold out from its roots. Shame.
not going to miss Mitt | 12:05 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
So is this Mitt that everyone keeps posting about having such high integrity and
the best candidate etc.... is he the same guy that was for abortion and gay
rights when he ran for Governor??
I just don't see what anybody sees in this guy at all - even if it is the fact that people here like him because he is mormon. His best skill is simply telling people what they want to hear. That is exactly how he got elected Governor and that was his same strategy running for President. To not admit that is simply sticking your head in the ground.
If he ran on the same platform for President as he did for Governor of Mass and you took his religion out of it - all of you people would villify him as a liberal democrat.
The same people that are saying if you don't like him you are just anti-mormon are such hypocrites. You say to look at his track record - well during all of your "research" on the candidates it seems like you are the one who needs to look a little deeper at his track record.
I just don't see what anybody sees in this guy at all - even if it is the fact that people here like him because he is mormon. His best skill is simply telling people what they want to hear. That is exactly how he got elected Governor and that was his same strategy running for President. To not admit that is simply sticking your head in the ground.
If he ran on the same platform for President as he did for Governor of Mass and you took his religion out of it - all of you people would villify him as a liberal democrat.
The same people that are saying if you don't like him you are just anti-mormon are such hypocrites. You say to look at his track record - well during all of your "research" on the candidates it seems like you are the one who needs to look a little deeper at his track record.
Mitt No Mo | 12:18 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Thank God Mitt has a great enough love for this country that he wouldn't
subject it to a Romney presidency. Thanks for seeing the light, brother mitt!
hater | 12:32 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
???"Frankly, in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign be a part
of aiding a surrender to terror." ??????????
This quote sums it all up. It takes a real classless and clueless politician to say such garbage.
Mitt didn't lose because of his religion or his campaign strategy. He lost because people got to know him. As soon as the real panderer and liar came to light, Mitt's support faded.
Good riddance.
This quote sums it all up. It takes a real classless and clueless politician to say such garbage.
Mitt didn't lose because of his religion or his campaign strategy. He lost because people got to know him. As soon as the real panderer and liar came to light, Mitt's support faded.
Good riddance.
Gary | 12:40 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
I am republican...But I will not vote for Huckabee or McCain. I don't like
their ideas/behavior...So, unfortunately, my option will be Hillary Clinton.
Hope to vote for Mitt in 2012....
Hope to vote for Mitt in 2012....
SLC | 12:34 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
To Salt Lake, are you totally unaware of today's reality, do you not
realize that the economy is going down the toilet today under the Bush
administration, that we are so far in debt that our children and grandchildren
will be paying the tab for years to come. I am against partisan politics, but
for your own sake take your head out of the sand and look what is going on
around you.
Mind control by the right | 12:46 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
It appears that ilk like Rush Limbaugh has done such a through mind-control job
on his legions in the demonizing of the word liberal, (the other day, he used
the word 147 times on his program) that our so-called conservatives really
believe Democrats are inspired by Satan. And not just the liberal, or the
ultra-liberal, or the in-some-issues
liberal, but every last person on Earth who does not claim to be Republican.
Some sick puppies out there running around in our society pressing for an ideological Civil War.
liberal, but every last person on Earth who does not claim to be Republican.
Some sick puppies out there running around in our society pressing for an ideological Civil War.
Class? | 12:58 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
When giving his reasons for suspending his campaign, Mitt said that continuing
would draw support from McCain and would therefore be aiding a surrender to
terror. In short, he said that the democratic candidates will surrender to
terrorists. Is that truly what passes for "class" these days?
RE;RI member | 1:03 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Thank you. I couldn't have said it better myself.
SLMG | 1:10 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
I think one of the biggest disappointments in this primary campaign is that so
many people on the posts in this newspaper both Mormons and non-Mormons have
taken the low road to character assassination. If you think by tearing a
candidate down with name calling and derogatory remarks makes your candidate
look and sound better you are sadly mistaken, it only makes them and you look
small. AS a member of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints I am
ashamed and saddened by many of the posts that I have read on here.
Regardless of who is elected President if you don't support them with your prayers and best wishes you will be the loser. We live in a wonderful God given country, stand beside her no matter who leads and truly love America and defend her.
Regardless of who is elected President if you don't support them with your prayers and best wishes you will be the loser. We live in a wonderful God given country, stand beside her no matter who leads and truly love America and defend her.
Hogwash is full of Hogwash | 1:28 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Hogwash - I know a lot of good people that don't except mormonism. And by
hecky, I still accept them. I know a lot of LDS people who have the same
perspective I do. Therefore I have come to the conclusion that you are full of
hogwash.
Here's The Facts! | 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
What no one seems to factor into Romney's fight with Huckabee that
ultimately cost him the run is the history between Romney's culture/faith
and Huckabee's culture/faith. Let me explain.
It was Huckabee, who as then governor of Arkansas signed on to the effort requesting the Mormon church to give the Mountain Meadow's massacre site to the National Parks as a National Monument site. Remember, contrary to what is taught, only Arkansanians were killed in the massacre, not one Missourian was killed... not one! The Mormon church handily turned the proposal down, which did not sit well with the descendants of the massacre victims or the Arkansas governor (Huckabee). Fast Forward.
Huckabee finally gets a sort of sweet revenge, via Romney, for what the church chose not to do. I'm not saying either side was right or wrong, but wow! It sure came around a hit a high profile Morman in a big way. Fact is Romney made a huge misstep in not calculating this factor into his run for the nomination and got blind sided by it.
Historical reflection will prove this as the major underlying motivation why Huckabee was so successful in ultimately bouncing Romney out of consideration.
It was Huckabee, who as then governor of Arkansas signed on to the effort requesting the Mormon church to give the Mountain Meadow's massacre site to the National Parks as a National Monument site. Remember, contrary to what is taught, only Arkansanians were killed in the massacre, not one Missourian was killed... not one! The Mormon church handily turned the proposal down, which did not sit well with the descendants of the massacre victims or the Arkansas governor (Huckabee). Fast Forward.
Huckabee finally gets a sort of sweet revenge, via Romney, for what the church chose not to do. I'm not saying either side was right or wrong, but wow! It sure came around a hit a high profile Morman in a big way. Fact is Romney made a huge misstep in not calculating this factor into his run for the nomination and got blind sided by it.
Historical reflection will prove this as the major underlying motivation why Huckabee was so successful in ultimately bouncing Romney out of consideration.
Amen SLMG | 1:47 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Amen, brother. I was no fan of Mitt, but I am shocked how many of name call
other candidates and supporters all of whom are honestly supporting what they
feel is the best direction of the country.
I would never vote for Mitt, but I recognize that he is a very accomplished admirable person in many way.
The partisanship in here is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Seriously, people, grow up.
I would never vote for Mitt, but I recognize that he is a very accomplished admirable person in many way.
The partisanship in here is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Seriously, people, grow up.
Devon | 1:50 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
I'm voting my conscious in our Primary and the general election, even if it
means writing in Mitt' name on the ballot. I'd rather vote my
conscious even though I may be throwing it away. I see no difference in the
Republican and Democratic parties, and Ron Paul does not count.
Anonymous | 2:05 p.m. Feb. 8, 2008
Let all the Romney supporters look more closely at Ron Paul. He has great
values and a wonderful record in congress.
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If any of you Mitt supporters honestly believe he quit for the good of the nation, you are delusional to the point of needing medication. Mitt was going to have a difficult time raising the money needed to stay in the race. So instead of doing the honorable thing and dropping out, he instead "suspends" his campaign so that he can hold on to the delegates and maybe use them as leverage to get a position on McCain's ticket. I hope McCain tells him to shove it.
We can see now how the Republic party is going to try to win in November, fear. I can see it now...the pansy Democrats will turn our country over to Bin Laden. What a bunch of bunk. Thank God most Americans aren't as idiotic as Mitt's defenders.
For all of you here wailing and gnashing your teeth, talking about the "last days" I have this bit of advice....get a life.