[MrB]

Big deal...

54% of Catholics and 70+% of Jews voted for him.

I’m NOT impressed by this “speaking out”.

[Prokopton]

54% of Catholics and 70+% of Jews voted for him.

You have to be careful about identifying someone as a Catholic (or a Jew). Recently a FReeper posted some really nasty statements about the Pope. They identified themselves as a Catholic. When I posted my doubts "you're about as Catholic as Ted Kennedy", I received a reply which included this:

"Having been brain washed by priests and nuns in french Catholic schools.

Decided not to follow my Catholic upbringing having lost respect for the church many years ago."

There are many like this FReeper who identify themselves as Catholic but, in reality, are nothing of the sort. Why they do this I don't know. You will find that actual practicing, church going Catholics are pretty conservative. I suspect the same is true of actual practicing, synagogue going Jews.

[trisham]

Good heavens. Would you seek to squash the support that we need? Cynicism never created a movement for good.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

I'll give an “Atta’ Boy” to anyone willing to stand up and say “Enough”. The work starts right where you are. I don't care what we say within the four walls of our house, but for the sake of Conservatism, we need to “Sell it, Baby, sell it.” We have a beautiful way of life. It's satisfying. It serves something greater than ourselves. We are the most generous, loving nation in the world when we stand together against evil.

Like they say — the American people can either be your best friend (if you stand up for the weak, poor and underdog), or your worst enemy (if you trample them). The Rabbi has a friend in me.