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Americans vote for people like themselves. Affinity is an important part of representation, and in a republic, where elected officials are to represent the people, most voters feel best represented by people who are like themselves.
1 posted on 09/24/2015 7:16:33 AM PDT by shortstop
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To: shortstop

So tell us, if a Muslim ran for POTUS, which party would he belong to and what are the chances that a Muslim woman could ever run?


2 posted on 09/24/2015 7:19:36 AM PDT by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
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Who is to say that anybody who would vote to put a Muslim in office, here in the United States, is in any way acting out of free will?

Hearts and minds that are already captured and held in thrall are not fertile ground for critical thinking.


3 posted on 09/24/2015 7:21:50 AM PDT by alloysteel (If Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out? - Will Rogers.)
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I read this on Facebook this morning:

Can a good Muslim be a good American?
This question was forwarded to a friend who worked in Saudi Arabia for 20 years.
The following is his reply:
Theologically - no. . . . Because his allegiance is to Allah, The moon god of Arabia ...
Religiously - no... Because no other religion is accepted by His Allah except Islam . (Quran, 2:256)(Koran)
Scripturally - no. . . . Because his allegiance is to the five Pillars of Islam and the Quran.
Geographically - no . Because his allegiance is to Mecca, to which he turns in prayer five times a day.
Socially - no. . . . Because his allegiance to Islam forbids him to make friends with Christians or Jews ...
Politically - no... Because he must submit to the mullahs (spiritual leaders), who teach annihilation of Israel and destruction of America, the great Satan.
Domestically - no. ... . Because he is instructed to marry four Women and beat and scourge his wife when she disobeys him (Quran 4:34 )
Intellectually - no. . . . Because he cannot accept the American
Constitution since it is based on Biblical principles and he believes the Bible to be corrupt.
Philosophically - no. . . .. Because Islam, Muhammad, and the Quran does not allow freedom of religion and expression. Democracy and Islam cannot co-exist. Every Muslim government is either dictatorial or autocratic.
Spiritually - no... Because when we declare ‘one nation under God,’ The Christian’s God is loving and kind, while Allah is NEVER referred to as Heavenly father, nor is he ever called love in the Quran’s 99 excellent names.
Therefore, after much study and deliberation.... Perhaps we should be very suspicious of ALL MUSLIMS in this country. - - - They obviously cannot be both ‘good’ Muslims and good Americans. Call it what you wish it’s still the truth. You had better believe it. The more who understand this, the better it will be for our country and our future.
The religious war is bigger than we know or understand. .....
Footnote: The Muslims have said they will destroy us from within. SO FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.


5 posted on 09/24/2015 7:26:40 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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If you want to make the lefts heads explode just agree with them that a muslim should be president and you support the muslim position of forcing ugly women to wear a bag over their head.


7 posted on 09/24/2015 7:34:26 AM PDT by IMR 4350
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...It is fair to ask if a Muslim candidate would follow the system of our nation or the system of his faith...

Keep in mind that the satanic Koran approves and recommends lying to unbelievers to further islamic “faith.”


8 posted on 09/24/2015 7:36:10 AM PDT by Sasparilla (If you want peace, prepare for war.)
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The ROP is not a religion, it’s a political world-domination ideology cleverly disguised as a religion. Most Americans are incapable of understanding that statement, because in their limited minds they see religion as something that has no influence on normal life: it’s something you do on Sunday to make you feel good, and that’s it.

The ROP is politics, science, medicine, literature, art, religion, entertainment, morality, ethics and law. In short, it encompasses all aspects of life, and there is nothing outside of it.


9 posted on 09/24/2015 7:36:26 AM PDT by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country)
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The root of this question by the media is an attempt by the democRATs to turn conservative Muslims in this country who would nominally vote GOP away from the GOP. There must be some internal RAT polling that indicates the GOP is vulnerable among these voters. Remember, the media and RATs work in concert to push the RAT agenda.


11 posted on 09/24/2015 7:54:25 AM PDT by Rockitz (This is NOT rocket science - Follow the money and you'll find the truth.)
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"Americans vote for people like themselves. Affinity is an important part of representation, and in a republic, where elected officials are to represent the people, most voters feel best represented by people who are like themselves."

The above and that SO many want stuff from the government (tax-payers) is the reason why western civilization is committing suicide, not to mention political correctness. People should NOT vote for those which they have an affinity (race, ethnicity, sex, theology, etc.). They should vote for those who best represents our founding principles which the World has copied time and again.

I have an affinity towards white people because I am white. So I should only vote for a white person? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I would vote for Ben Carson, Allen West, Booker T. Washington, Ted Cruz (hispanic) or any candidate that best represents our Constitution and the liberties it's based upon.

Yes, I know the aforementioned are not perfect on every issue (neither was Ronald Reagan), but they believe[d] in our forefather's general vision of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. They don't believe in a free ride from others and don't support the "grievance mentality" who are supposedly offended every day.

13 posted on 09/24/2015 8:18:28 AM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath is Forever)
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"Americans vote for people like themselves. Affinity is an important part of representation, and in a republic, where elected officials are to represent the people, most voters feel best represented by people who are like themselves."

The above and that SO many want stuff from the government (tax-payers) is the reason why western civilization is committing suicide, not to mention political correctness. People should NOT vote for those which they have an affinity (race, ethnicity, sex, theology, etc.). They should vote for those who best represents our founding principles which the World has copied time and again.

I have an affinity towards white people because I am white. So I should only vote for a white person? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I would vote for Ben Carson, Allen West, Booker T. Washington, Ted Cruz (hispanic) or any candidate that best represents our Constitution and the liberties it's based upon.

Yes, I know the aforementioned are not perfect on every issue (neither was Ronald Reagan), but they believe[d] in our forefather's general vision of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. They don't believe in a free ride from others and don't support the "grievance mentality" who are supposedly offended every day.

14 posted on 09/24/2015 8:18:32 AM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath is Forever)
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Muslims must be obedient to Islam
Presidents must be obedient to the Constitution
A person cannot serve two masters


15 posted on 09/24/2015 8:22:14 AM PDT by Personal Responsibility (Trump/Cruz 2016)
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The best example of why a Muslim shouldn’t be president is currently squatting in the WH.


19 posted on 09/24/2015 8:45:47 AM PDT by VTenigma (The Democratic party is the party of the mathematically challenged)
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This whole discussion is a mute point since we’ve had one for 6/12 years!!!


20 posted on 09/24/2015 9:09:58 AM PDT by ontap
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CONSTITUTION V ISLAM My only issue with this great graphic is #5. Congress doesn't “ALLOW” free speech (OR ANYTHING ELSE), they simply CANNOT RESTRICT IT!  photo constitution-vs-sharia_zps0ybk21g8.jpg
25 posted on 09/24/2015 12:42:21 PM PDT by Dick Bachert (This entire "administration" has been a series of Reischstag Fires. We know how that turned out!)
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