Posted on 11/20/2006 8:24:45 AM PST by areafiftyone
Dear MeanWestTexan,
It appears that you're right. I find that astounding; I didn't think so many folks so disliked Mormonism that they wouldn't even consider voting for a Mormon.
I don't have a problem voting for Mormons. Heck, I think I did in this last election. I think the Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. in Maryland was a Mormon. Maybe the ticket lost because of the anti-Mormon vote?? ;-)
sitetest
Interesting that you would say that since it's been all those MALE presidents and politicians who have screwed up so much.
Don't let your misogyny keep you from thinking that you are superior.
Please quote me the verse in any Mormon text that says the infidel should be converted at the sword, enslaved, or put to death. Please cite any example of Mormon jihad.
But yes, I have no problem and will defend moderate peace-loving Muslims who simply want to coexist with those of other religions. There are plenty here in the US, despite the rantings of the "Nuke every Muslim" simpletons.
Like, I said right-or-wrong, Romney's a non-starter (for Republicans, anyway --- a MINO could get elected by Dims, I suspect).
Just accept it as unchangeable for now and get us a conservative who can win.
How about coming up with PRACTICAL alternatives to the obvious ones (which are not created by the media)?
I'd be fine with Haley, except he has no chance. Camera's are not his friend and he's from Mississippi and according to the left, that makes him a (gasp)closet racist.
The GOP will carry Mississippi with or without Haley on the ticket.
Who else could we find...?
Fred Thompson
Mr. Law and Order? Talk about gravitas.
How old is he, though?
LOL!!!
>> While I would not vote for a Mormon Presidential candidate, I would vote for a Presidential candidate that happened to be Mormon.
Very Very well said!
So, the question in my mind is how conservative can Mitt be if hes the Governor of Taxachusetts?
Yet women vote overwhelmingly Dem.
If you women had your way, you would screw it up worse than all those males combined.
Two problems. Fred would have to be willing to take a pay cut. He currently makes over $100,000 per episode of Law and Order.
Second problem: Fred has shown no inclination to run for public office again.
Can't we find one great candidate to rally behind????
Yes they do. It is done by total immersion under the water, with the prayer: "Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. "
64.
Exactly.. Except for Newt.. America is courting political Moonbatery..
How many Legal and Illegal Aliens will VOTE in 2008??..
Because Newt Gingrich is UNelectable..
Republicans have ONE VIABLE candidate that WILL BE REJECTED... Just ONE...
She.. whom should not be named.. is a shoe in.. such a Pity too..
let me put it this way - more than 50% of Massachusetts voted for him.
I agree that generally Mormons make great neighbors (for a variety of reasons). Could a Mormon be a good president? I think it's possible.
But I think larger issues are key than simply "could X be a good president?" I think timing is a prominent concern. (In an era where National Security is challenged more than ever, do we want someone who prays to a God distinct from the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as our leader?).
I haven't thought this fully through yet, but we need to ask if having an LDS president will turn out the same public relations way as having Utah host the Olympics?
Functionally, did Utah do a great job of hosting the Olympics? (Yes) Was it used to further spread LDS good will and further its proselytizing efforts? (Yes)
Whether the above is a strong enough reason to vote against someone is another issue. At least, it's an issue to put on the table for discussion.
No, the relevant issue is not will we defend peace-loving Muslims. Of course we will! The relevant issue here is would a candidate being a Muslim keep you from voting for him?
I'm old enough to remember when 55% wouldn't have voted for a Catholic, (1960), but they did. I doubt sincerely if these 43% know what a Mormon is. They probably think he's a Moslem. The ignorance of some people is breath-taking. Never assume that they know what you are talking about.
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