To: Palin_Rubio2012
I'm not sure how old you are but this very same thing was said about Ronnie when he was running. I think it turned out well.
Most people aren't afraid to stand up for religion. Others like i imagine you are need someone else to lead because your worried about the left making fun of you.
That's ok just follow and watch.
I'm in my late 20s, so no I wasn't politically cognizant during Reagan's term. Though I never got the impression that Reagan was fixated on religion and 'social issues' to the extent Santorum is.
I don't have a problem with people defending religion (except Islam, which is a menace to civilization)and I say that as a distinctly nonreligious person. For instance, I've heard Newt rail multiple times against anti-Christian bigotry, and I appreciate that because it's obvious to me that such biases are actively condoned and perpetuated by the government and other societal institutions.
My problem with Santorum is that he's not a very well-rounded or robust candidate, and religion seems to be an overriding core fixation of his ideological platform as a whole. I suspect this will make him quite weak in a general election.
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03/16/2012 10:05:14 PM PDT by
Utmost Certainty
(Our Enemy, the State | Gingrich 2012)
To: Utmost Certainty
well can i suggest you take some time and listen to his speeches from back then. He scared many on our side because he wasn't afraid to state his beliefs and the great role they played in the formation of this country.
I'm not a bible thumper or anything and RS isn't perfect but with foundation of religion he has a chance to be a good president and you'd be shocked how many would be drawn to that message.
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