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With Romney out, Utahns in quandary

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Mike | 1:04 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Go Hillary! At least we know what to expect

If you like McCain, read his book...Faith of My Fathers..the title sounds nice, but it is quite evident that it took McCain's POW experience to force him to begin to grow up! (no offense to POWs intended), but seriously, this guy is out there

Huckabee is weak

Obama is too un-predictable..The only thing we know about this guy is that he's a good public speaker

That leaves Hillary...At least we know what to expect from the Clintons!

Where's Ross Perot?

Anonymous | 1:07 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Wow lots of comments on how now that Romney is out I will have to suck it up and vote for McCain??? What kind of reasoning is behind that??Just because he is Republican?? His Veiws are about as Left winged as Hillary or Obama, What ever Happened to voting for the best Canidate regardless of the Party???
Hello Utah that would be Obama.......
The counrty will Deserve who they vote for..........

Shame on Deseret News & Utahns | 1:13 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

"In many ways, Ron Paul is a better representation of the LDS faith than Mitt Romney. And yet not one word about him in this article. Shame on the Deseret News."

Amen!! Unfortunately, Deseret News has taken the path of most main media, excluding the only conservative and viable candidate: Ron Paul.

Unfortunately, the majority of Mormons have not followed the former Prophet's counsel to get involved and study ALL the candidates and ALL the issues. If they would have done this, they would have seen that Ron Paul IS the ONLY candidate that understands & defends the Constitution.

The oath the President takes is to defend & uphold the Constitution! President Hinckley said that the only sure way to ensure liberty was through the Constitution and yet sadly enough, Utahns/Mormons are not even familiar with it! Please do your homework as he has counseled us to do!! Once you compare each candidate to the Constitution, the choice becomes obvious!! Huckabee, McCain, Mitt, Obama, Clinton all fail miserably in understanding & defending this important document. How can they possibly uphold their oath of office to defend what they don't understand?! Ron Paul is only candidate to vote for!!

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Britney | 1:10 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I want to vote for the person who has the highest moral standards. Can anyone tell me who this might be? It is important to run a country with honest people who are not out cheating on their wives. I think this says a lot about our countries values to others. Do please respond...

Mitt will be back | 1:19 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Mitt will be back. It is only a matter of time until the entire world sees the truth of our faith and the value of a man who represents the truth.

pahrumppete | 1:24 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Please, Brothers -- we cannot have it seven ways to Heaven.
Saints declare their support for Mitt Romney was not motivated by religion.
Saints then decry those who opposed Romney because of his religion.
Let us consider those Gentile friends of individuals who refuse to do business with their Saint friends because of prior negative business experience with other members of the faith.
Having lived as most as long as President Hinckley I recognize the validity of their position.
Far too many Saints consider Gentiles as fair game for sharp business practices.
Quite often it is profitable in the short run, but in the long run, it brings distrust for all Saints.

Michael-New Zealand | 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Dear would be "future governor",

You may think you can pretend to be a Christian, but you can not pretend to be a Mormon! Please pray that you may have the wisdom to fight evil and not goodness in the future.

scott | 1:39 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I'm an LDS convert from NYC living in Georgia. I've lived in the South the last 20 years. Have no doubt that the "religious right" in the South (Baptists, Methodists, Church of Christ, etc) HATES the Mormons. They actively preach against the LDS faith on a regular basis. They actively instructed their members NOT to vote for Romney. After being recruited for an elite private school my daughter was "discreetly" uninvited when they discovered she was Mormon. The nicer and sweeter they are to you in the South WATCH OUT - the knife in the back can't be far behind...

Jules | 1:41 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Mormons need to send a wake up call to any party that panders to crass bigotry. I no longer consider myself a Republican. In what world can Mormons think they share "values" with folk like Huckabee? We don't hate people for their religion. There are times when it is important to act for the greater good and that good is sending a message that politicians can't kick Mormons and expect to carry Utah.

Decision Tree | 2:02 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Now that Romney is out, Ron Paul is the best of who's left

When (not if) Paul is out, I back McCain

If for some reason, Huck beats McCain, I back Obama

If it's Huckabee vs Hillary, I plug my nose and vote Huckabee

If it's Hillary vs Fidel Castro ... I'll have to think about it (or move to Canada)

Anonymous | 2:01 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

'Jules' I am sure the less than two percent of amercans who are identified as mormon would put a big scare into the republican party. Like it or not mormons are very insignificant in terms of pure numbers and furthermore stature.

Gordon Hill | 2:05 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Still not printing my comments huh! Oh well I try to make a comment every now and then just to see if I'm still stricken from D News comments.
The SL Trib has never done this to me.
Still I can still see why the Mormon church inspires such anger. You portray yourself as an open institution but don't allow much in the way of intelligent opposition.
I can see why your favorite son Mitt was just handed his hat and excused from the premises.
You Mormons don't like it when your treated with the same disrepect that you treat others.

Gordon Hill

Louisiana Republican | 2:09 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Even though Romney is out, we voted for him today in the Louisiana Primaries as protest votes.

White Horse | 2:18 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Romney will be BACK. It may not be this year but he will be back-- he is destined. As the prophecy goes "....the U.S. Constitution will be hanging by a thread and a church elder from Zion will ride in on a metaphorical white horse and save it"

As faithful members we have to believe this is true and support our Brother.

Bryan | 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

It is flawed logic to insinuate that it is favoritism or biggotry for Mormons to support Romney. No such support was seen for fellow Mormon Senator Harry Reid for instance.

Instead, it is a study of just how good of a candidate Romney really is - when biggotry, and bias are negated from the equation (Mormons themselves know the goodness and strength and normal-ness of the Church) and thus aren't biased. They see Romney's credentials and it is an obvious choice. For others who hear the lies about the Church, his character, leadership, education, values and inteligence will never be enough. Even in a stelar candidate like Romney.

We have miles to go.

SLMG | 2:36 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I am as much LDS as Mitt is and I would love to see someone of my faith as president but Mitt failed to many of my tests to get my vote and he did not help the church's image. Before I vote for anyone regardless of party affiliation (I am an independent)I check out there record. Go back to Mitt's race for the U.S. Senate against Ted Kennedy he ran as a very moderate Republican, when he ran and won the Governorship of Massachusetts it was as a Moderate Republican. He then runs for the Republican nomination for President as an ultra conservative knowing he would get the Mormon vote, at least most of them, and hoping to get George Bushes Evangelical vote. He was not being honest. I don't think his religion played as big a part in his down fall as his constantly changing positions. Had he stayed the Moderate Republican that he always was, we would be seeing McCain and Huckabee dropping out of the race instead. Mitt Romney did himself in. The choices left are McCain, Clinton and Obama. McCain and Clinton at least have records to stand on, it will be one of them.

Nick | 2:38 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

It is inerant to insinuate that Romney is only backed by Mormons. Romney has an enormous base of supporters. I live in Massachusetts, am LDS, and virtually all of my physician colegues at the hospital are Romney supporters. All of conservative talk radio out here is dominated by unflinching Romney support. They recognize clearly the compitence, briliance, and yes, strong values.
I am a Mormon, and it makes me proud to know that the face that people associate with - in some instances- the only Mormon they know - is Mitt Romney. He and his family are the real deal.
2012 is not far off.

Anonymous | 2:42 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I agree with White Horse that we need to support Mitt. It is the right and just thing to do. Our faith will help us find the way.

Obama | 2:51 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

ï¿½As Iï¿½ve said about the flag pin, I donï¿½t want to be perceived as taking sides,ï¿½ Obama said. ï¿½There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song ï¿½Iï¿½d Like to Teach the World to Sing.ï¿½ If that were our anthem, then I might salute it.ï¿½

Anonymous | 2:59 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I'm not in quandary because Romney is out. Besides, Romney wasn't going to win anyway.

CE | 3:17 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I am insulted and disgusted with some of the hate, bigotry, judge mental comments and attitudes displayed in this article and the election processes. I vote for a candidate based on his qualities, competency, and yes, values--not his faith. I am LDS because I believe in the church doctrines and that it's founder, Joseph Smith, did have the vision he claimed. But some of my family and my husbands family are not LDS. There are Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Lutheran, and Jewish members. I used to say that Mormon's were judge-mental people who did not "love their brother". But I came to see differently. In fact, I came to see that many of the other faith's membership did not live their religion either, just like some Mormons don't. Excuse me, like some PEOPLE/HUMANS don't. I have been treated unfairly at times by both LDS and Non-LDS PEOPLE/HUMANS and family. By the way, the LDS faith professes to have the fullness of the gospel truth and not the only truth. Truth is Truth and all religions have truths to their religion.

Bill S. of SLC | 3:14 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

How can one not take a side for the country he wishes to be president of?To alot of people in the world the American flag is a symbol of freedom and liberty.Shouldn't he be one of them?We must take a side?Also,the National Anthem was about winning an unlikely outcome to a war that achieved independence and freedom for our country.(His country too?)If he feels War is never an option even to create freedom,independence and justice for all,maybe he would prefer the Union Jack flown above the White House and he could teach the world toï¿½Whistle Dixieï¿½.How can it be taken for granted that the freedom he enjoys,that our and his ancestors fought wars for,the opportunity to run for and possibly become president.
Is Obama really a person that we can trust to defend our liberty if, necessary?How is it possible to sit on the fenceï¿½not take a side?
There were battles, wars, and oppression in Africa by Africans against Africans long before America was born,sold their own people into slavery.
Why wouldnï¿½tyoutake sidesofyour owncountry,Perhaps he should take a good look at the other side and run for president elsewhere.

Reality | 3:14 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

It appears that McCain may be forced to name Huckleberry as his V.P. running mate. Good! They deserve each other. Although I don't think that is what the straight-talking, truth-teller had in mind.
He didn't anticipate Mitt suspending his campaign and now he has to contend with a charging Huckleberry, with no counter-balance, who is not going to be content to be cast aside. It is verily true that thieves eventually fall out. It will be especially true of these two vipers.

Levoy | 3:24 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

From these comments I am now convinced I do not live among brightest nor most rational poeple here in Utah. No wonder this religion has flourished in this small isolated pocket of the world.

Michael -New Zealand | 3:54 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

The American Flag to many around the World is like the sun coming up "hope, freedom, life, new ideas, generosity and the right to choose!" Liberal and conservative and Christian and not so!

Chris | 3:56 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Wow. Romney got 90% of the republican vote in Utah last Tuesday. That's embarrassing.

Bookaholic | 4:14 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I was/am a strong Romney supporter. I'm Mormon but originally didn't support Mitt. The more I learned about him, the better I came to like him. I think his views have been twisted/skewed unfairly by the media to cast him in a bad light.

I've heard rumblings of McCain asking Romney to run as his VP. I wish it were so, but I'm doubtful. I believe strongly that McCain bought Huckabee off with the promise of a VP/cabinet post to act the spoiler.

I could not vote for McCain or Huckabee. Paul is a loon, so what's left? One exception would be if McCain put Romney in the VP slot. Then, I probably would hold my note and pull the lever.

Today was my state's primary. I voted for Mitt even though his campaign is suspended. He was the only decent choice on the ballot.

I got three robo-calls from Huckabee in the last three days. First was a push poll filled with LIES and DISTORTIONS. The other two I hung up on immediately. Huckabee CREEPS me out.

If McCain doesn't pick Romney, maybe it'd be best to let the Democrats take the hit when the country disintegrates. Lousy choices!

Jim | 4:26 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I'm non-LDS but grew up participating in many LDS activities thanks to family friends. I have many LDS friends, whom I love, admire, and respect.

My personal opposition to Romney has nothing to do with his religion. He is a Teflon businessman who thought that he could buy the nomination with his own money and by staking out new positions not because he believed in them but because they were politically expedient.

Romney was a bad candidate and he would be a bad president. His status as an LDS member is his only good quality.

Helge Skjeveland | 4:21 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I sent this to the editorial-page editor. If it isn't printed, maybe it'll get in here.

The article Saturday morning lamented the Romney withdrawal from the race, his supporters now having ï¿½no one to go to.ï¿½ What about Ron Paul? His values and stands on most issues are directly in sync with LDS teachings; but it made no mention of him, despite wringing hands over both the smoke-filled-room-anointed McCainï¿½s and Huckabeeï¿½s unpalatability. Iï¿½ve no choice but to infer youï¿½re against even giving Paul any consideration because of his staunch opposition to the Fed-dominated financial system, his pacifism, dedication to Americanism, etc.ï¿½ and maybe the bad taste of his statesï¿½-rights libertarianism. Nevertheless, re-enthronement of these values is sorely needed to rescue the U.S. from imminent doom. Few take Paul seriously because heï¿½s perceived as an elderly (72) ï¿½kookï¿½ that canï¿½t compete against Clinton or Obama; yet many support McCain despite his age and storied irascibility. The latter is a very dangerous trait in a President ï¿½with his finger on the button.ï¿½ Paul is solidly stable, and an intelligent, healthy M.D. Is the News is shamelessly prejudiced, having abandoned truly Constitutional Federalism in favor of neo-con fascism. Shame on you!

Jules | 4:22 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

"anonymous", Mormons are as numerous as Jews and their vote is not taken for granted in areas where they constitute a voting block. Utah going Dem for the first time in recent memory would indeed send a message that needs to be sent. But nice try.

shadow | 4:43 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Who wrote that Ron Paul still had a chance to become Mormon? This is the kind of nonsense that makes the world run away from Mormonism and straight into the arms of love and acceptance, Christianity. Why does Ron Paul, medical doctor Ron Paul, have to be cursed by saying that he is good enough to be President and yet may become Mormon?

That is why Mitt lost. Too many people have been insulted by the little boys at the door. Too many of us have had to ask them, "Why aren't you in the army if you say you love America that much?" "Do you know about the polygamists in Utah County, how does that go on and on?" "Do you really think that the Bible is incomplete when hundreds of millions of free people choose it to live by?"

No wonder Mitt lost. He was affiliated with a group that continues to insult the rest of us, on our door step no less.

Dr. Ron Paul is fine and acceptable to God the way he is. Thank you very much, now get off my porch!

To: Mark, Mark, Mark, Mark | 4:46 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

If that book were worth the time to read, it would be better known. Get a life, dude. Your same post appears in almost every thread.

russ | 4:47 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I will say it again: the remaining candidates know how to tie their shoes, travel, speak in other languages, have experienced war, served in the poor areas, and been trained in seminaries for service to God and Christ. What is wrong with them?

Oh, they are no Mitt. Oh well. You are going to have to get over this rejection by the public of Mr. Romney. He did not rally the public, he did not inspire (inspite of the blue shirts, ties, and small children found on stage and then into his arms), he did not have a reasonable plan on how to handle the illegal immigration mess that George has left us.

Mitt wasn't even a meteor. He was like a cloud that went over your head and didn't impress anyone who had ever seen a cloud before. That's all.

Truth | 5:08 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

The truth is that only two candidates could have created change: Romney and Obama. One is gone so we should all go Obama. Forget party lines. I am a Democrat and non-Mormon and still thought a lot of Romney and might have voted for him. But now the only one left who can make real change is Obama.

Cali Kid | 5:18 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

What's with the constitution thread thing? We can't interpret for ourselves such a statement as referring to Romney. That's like placing a date on the 2nd Comming! I've heard that quote many times before, but I've never been able to find it in any Church literature. Can anyone point it out to me?

Britney, I have to say that Obama is a very moral candidate. He has a wife and kids (never cheated). He is a Unitarian Christian (not an intolerant, hard-core, Pharisee southern group plotting the demise of mankind to onset the 2nd Comming like someone we know). He is respectful to people of all faiths, all cultures, and all walks of life. He canceled his rally in SLC out of respect for Pres. Hinckley and expressed condolences to Pres. Monson.

I don't know all that much about Ron Paul's character, but I hear he is a good guy.

What's so bad about Hillary? It wasn't her that cheated might I remind you.

To: Re: Mary | 5:34 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

So is the Jevohovah Witness religion a cult? Because they have missionaries, as do several other religions? Are the Catholics a cult? Because they pay tithing? Are all Christian religions acutally cults, because they believe in early day prophets. Are atheists also actually cult folks because they don't even believe in God, let alone Jesus and the Holy Ghost? So are Jews members of a cult, because they don't let want their members to eat pork?

Or where you just trying to be a smart aleck?

Lane Meyer | 5:43 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Hello Ron Paul!!!
The message of freedom is strong. Is it too strong for the folks around here to realize how rare an opportunity we all have because of the choice Ron Paul is providing? WAKE UP UTAH!!!

To Cali kid | 5:46 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

The 19th-century LDS prophecy derives from a statement by LDS Church founder Joseph Smith that Mormons would be "the staff upon which the nation shall lean" when the Constitution "is on the brink of ruin." Smith first spoke of Mormons saving the nation in 1840, four years before he unsuccessfully ran for president.

There are many things that are cloaked from members. Open your eyes but be cautious because you may not want to know the answer of the question you ask.

RE: To: Re: Mary | 5:56 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

You are correct there is a fine line between religion and cultism. Unfortunatley your argument about all religion being cults does not hold water. Now out of major religions, if you can call the LDS church a major religion, it does have all the earmarks of a cult. Take a look for yourself and do a little research.

Phil | 6:08 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Come on I want Huck. No income tax. That would be great. 80 percent federal sales tax, and still be double our federal yearly deficits. Why should I care about burdening the next generation? Oh, wait, I am the next generation.

Kathey in SC | 6:10 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I was dismayed at the withdraw of Mitt Romney's campaign. I am getting ready to retire from the military as a woman and LDS church member. I have many problems with McCain's liberal views, yet agree with Romney about him being able to handle the war and not pulling out and crying loss. I believe Huckabee is a religious bigot and I do not trust him. Both my sister and brother are Baptist and both have heard at the pulpit about how us "Mormons" are going straight to hell! I listen to Christian radio and there was a sermon about how we are going to hell and have our Mormon bible. A friendï¿½s kids go to a "non-denominational" Christian school and her kids were taught at school how we are heathens going to hell. Her kids were so upset . What kind of hate leads those "Christians" to teach this? Perhaps they should read article of faith 11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

Gianni | 6:37 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Romney wasn't doing as well as expected for three reasons. Number one, we all saw right through his act. He said all the right things to all the right people. He was a robot. When he said he couldn't find one thing wrong with America, i knew he was lying. Number two, he is a cutthroat business man. In the times of Enron, corporate scandals, Haliburton do we really need another person that worships at the altar of money. Number three, he is mormon. As a non-mormon in Utah i can tell all of you that every mormon politician takes their church policies and makes them government policies. For some reason, you mormons cannot seperate the two. You will always put your faith above the country and thats why you dont beloing in office.

To Kathy in SC | 7:00 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

OK live in Utah among your chosen religion, see and khow your religion actually operate. We will then be on the same page and can talk about repression.

As for baptist vs. mormon I'd take the babtist. At least up front he would be honest without lip service.

Denis Towers | 8:00 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Firstly, I'm an Australian member.

This may seem strange, but I wrote to Mitt Romney [website address] about 6 hours before I heard about his announcement of withdrawal, requesting that he do that very thing: withdraw!!
I said to him in the mail that I didn't expect that he'd take any notice of me, but I was going to tell him anyway because I loved America and my own country and my family and their future. America can affect the world!
I'm sure he probably didn't receive that mail before making his announcement nonetheless.
I mention this because the reasons I gave him, however, besides that I knew he wasn't going to make Pres this time, were that he and Huckabee were stealing Conservative votes from each other, and you desperately need Conservative leadership.
In fact, I suggested he [do a Pres Hinckley], forgive all, extinguish adversarial relations altogether, get behind Huckabee, assist his economic policy [if requested] and soften those evangelicals towards Mormonism and future presidential campaigns run by Mormons.
We need those Christians as friends or converts - as Terrestrial allies, eventually, against Satan and his crew.
Terrestrial and Celestial will live with Christ in the Millennium.

Reprise | 8:25 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

What is the line between cult and religion?

"Cult" is colloquial. In Europe they are called ï¿½sectsï¿½. Decades of research by sociologists refer to organizations that use techniques specifically designed to keep the target under their power and control: ï¿½mind control,ï¿½ ï¿½brainwashing,ï¿½ ï¿½psychological abuse,ï¿½ or ï¿½spiritual abuseï¿½.
Researchers identify characteristics of ï¿½control groupsï¿½:
- Strong, centralized, control-oriented leadership
- Use of guilt, fear, and intimidation by leadership to keep members in line
- Leadership controls membersï¿½ access to information
- Followers are led to think that there is no other church quite like theirs, and that God has singled them out for a special purpose
- Rules and legalism abound
- Subjective experience, especially public or group testimonials (sometimes coached), are encouraged and emphasized over rational discussion and open dialogue
- Other, more traditional churches are put down as being less "holy" or apostate
- Many areas of members' personal lives are subject to scrutiny
- Members not following rules are often demonized (labeled "reprobates" or "dupes of Satan,") and are dealt with harshly
- Ostracism of former members and excommunication of dissenters are common

wake up people | 8:27 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

The reason ministers don't like mormons is all about money. Imagine if you will you own a lemonade stand and you are doing well when your kindly neighbor comes out and starts giving away lemonade more than just that she sends out her well groomed well manored 19 year old children to tell everybody about free lemonade. You get the point. Well all you can do is try to tell everyone you know that that lady is bad and she doesn't even really believe in lemons. so it goes people are taught to hate fear and reject all for money. I'll conceed there is some inbread ignorance and prejudice but it revolves around money and for the general membership of the LDS faith church is not a business.

Just a person | 8:24 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Fisrt I am not an Australian Member but just a christian at a small church in the midwest BUT I did support Romney.

Denis you lost me somewhere between Terrestrial and Celestial but thatï¿½s OK. I was just reading an article about Mr. Romney dropping out of the election and from reading these comments it seems to be a big religious thing in Utah. I know he dropped out but he overwhelmingly won and is popular in Utah so who is arguing against who? Nice job people of beating each other up over nothing. Walking away from the last comment by Denis I would believe there are spacemen involved in the LDS conquest of the world?? Has anyone let ET know this because I think he would need to get his posse together...

Canadian | 8:52 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

AS A CANADIAN...I have to say y'all BE KIND...and if You can't be kind go ahead and be nothing. Mitt
Romney IS A GOOD MAN. He has a track record of integrity. What do You want down there? To actually speed up the process of seeing your constitution hanging by a thread? Organize yourselves and if possible vote for Romney if he has simply suspended. If not give this some prayerful thought... Of COURSE Heavenly Father cares about politics (He cares about everything) and can see into the heart of a man. You are in a serious crisis. We saw it up here a short while ago as the liberals in one swift blow legalized gay marriages. If there was ever a time for prayer this is it. Don't listen to the media. Don't listen to the dissenters. Listen to the spirit...
IF YOU WANT to cast a VOTE THAT WILL COUNT. Or...divide and be conquered. If You are conquered so are we...our prayers are with YOU ALL.gl

Terri Dance Salisbury Missouri | 8:53 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

Whoa!! Wake up about Obama folks! Anarchist/Marxist/Jihadist brother in Kenya in cahoots will the bad guys running amok there now!
Do your research, good start is Investors Business Daily article a few weeks ago about his "church" and its pastor. Islamic/Marxist/Africa First totally terrifying! see what the Chicago papers have to report about the revoked bail/bond $2 million in the case of Tony Rezko(Obama's boss for years and still big supporter except the money wasn't clean and Obama has had to donate HUGE sums of it out of his campaign fund to "charity" but look what insanity now qualifies as a charity these days! and then it can be laundered right back to him from a cleaned up source). An Iraqi billionaire residing in Lebanon got his wire transfers for 62 acres of Chicago that Rezko lied to court about--saying it wasn't a liquid assett and had relatives pledge 2 million worth of their properties--Judge Amy st. something--I forget has not been impressed at all! Money transfers were caught hold of by our FBI on their way to Rezko last week. wake up read think!

JRD | 9:00 p.m. Feb. 9, 2008

I am a Californian who has been a life long republican who only once voted democratic and that was in 1964 I believe when Lyndon Johnson defeated Barry Goldwater. I am a middle of the road Republican. Now like most Mormons, I have no political home. I can't stomach Mc Cain or that "preacher" whom I consider extremely-anti Mormon. Mc Cain and Huckabee did their famous "switch" in West Virginia to give Huckabee most of the normal Mc Cain votes just so Romney wouldn't come in first or second. Now that to me is dirty pool.

Where do I go from here? My biggest concern, as a Central Californian whose state has been completely decimated by the influx of Hispanics who are seemingly opposed to keeping the laws of this lan; I will not vote for Mc Cain or Huckabee but I will vote. I will go for either Hillary or Obama and probably hold my nose while doing so. I'm wondering just how many of my Mormon friends will do the same thing.

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