Romney's Mormon Problem - Is a candidate's philosophy of life and world view important?

January 14, 2012 | Ralph Mitchell

[mitchell001]

Should American voters ask Romney and the other candidates what their philosophy of life is and what in their beliefs shapes their worldview? Also, should American voters ask the candidates about the degradation of the American culture especially among young people? I know we all have past sins, ie. Newt. However, Newt Gingrich has openly talked about his conversion to Catholicism and his reconciliation with God for his past sins. Rick Santorum openly talks about his devout Catholicism. Rick Perry is very open about his strong Christian beliefs. However, we do not hear much from Mitt Romney about his Mormon beliefs and how his Mormon beliefs shape his philosophy of life and his worldview. Should we ask Mitt Romney more questions about how the Mormon faith shapes his life?

[Matchett-PI]

"You say much to prove that you do not understand what you are talking about."

Really?

[Matchett-PI]

"There IS no -state- test for religion. Anyone of any faith is -elibible- to run for the office. That has no bearing on what -voters- may weigh in casting their votes. If you are serious you get an F for reading comprehension. If you are a propaganda agent you get a D+ for only hauling in really stupid people.

If you are serious you're the one who gets an F for reading comprehension.

[Matchett-PI]

As a side note I may use ANY criteria I choose to pick a candidate, that is constitutional.

Of course you can.

Pay attention

[Matchett-PI]

"All Americans have the guaranteed right to consider their personal faith, and a candidates religion, when voting, it is protected by our constitution. Don’t try to challenge that."

Excuse me? I NEVER challenged that reality. GET REAL!

[Matchett-PI]

"Listen you want to support Romney be my guest."

Get your facts straight BEFORE you jump out there with knee-jerk comments.

[svcw]

You certainly are testy, calm down.

[Psalm 144]

No, you. Lol, classic inability to distinguish that the Constitution restricts government, not people.

[Psalm 144]

“You certainly are testy, calm down.”

Well that is a point in his/her favor. The rising frustration indicates a dullard rather than a deceiver.

Dead wrong, either way.

[Salvation]

**However, we do not hear much from Mitt Romney about his Mormon beliefs and how his Mormon beliefs shape his philosophy of life and his worldview. Should we ask Mitt Romney more questions about how the Mormon faith shapes his life?**

Why ask?

Here are the answers:

Find out about a cult

[Matchett-PI]

"You certainly are testy, calm down."

So, instead of offering apology for not having your facts straight before you jumped out there with your accusatory kneejerk comments, you offer another insulting comment, as per your usual M.O.:

"go have a drink and calm down." ~ 412posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 8:32:59 PMby svcw

Are you PROJECTING? (You do have a history, you know):

"I just drank a glass of mighty fine wine, I reserve the right to say I did not say what in just said." ~ 3posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 9:13:01 PMby svcw

"....(Man that does seem paranoid, not making my self as clear as I want, maybe I need more coffee another drink...who knows) ... the hubby is making me a gin/tonic....hope that helps. ~ 76posted on Saturday, January 14, 2012 7:38:19 PMby svcw

"Mine bending stuff, grab another gin and tonic, enjoy the ride. This season is going to fantastic!" ~ 30posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 4:07:32 PMby svcw

"...Just questions, give me a glass of wine and I ask...." ~ 21posted on Sunday, January 01, 2012 8:52:52 PMby svcw

"Have a gin and tonic, relax reruns of Top Gear are on..." ~ 41posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:19:10 PMby svcw

"Its late and I have no idea what you mean by this, do I need another glass of wine to understand?" ~ 2posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 1:42:12 AMby svcw

"Ok, I know that you apparently like to be cryptic and sometimes after a glass of wine I can figure out your point." ~ 180posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011 12:48:24 PMby svcw

And on and on ad infinitum.

[Matchett-PI]

"No, you. Lol, classic inability to distinguish that the Constitution restricts government, not people."

No kidding.

Your comments continue to display either intellectual disonesty, or incompetency in reading comprehension. Buzz off, you bore me.

[Matchett-PI]

"“You certainly are testy, calm down.” Well that is a point in his/her favor. The rising frustration indicates a dullard rather than a deceiver. Dead wrong, either way."

You two tag-teamers play well together, don't you. /s

BTW, I'll be happy to dub you FR's go-to expert on what constitutes the definition of dullards and deceivers.

[svcw]

WOW. You really are obsessed with me, that hasn't happened since college.

Tracking my mega posting history to find references to wine, to prove some point (although no one will know what point you are tying to make).......do you have a life?

As I sip some wine, eating cheese and crackers I will ponder what your problem is.

You have trumpeted/defended/talked about Romney in your posts, if you are not supporting him just say so.

Really kido, take a walk, have a drink, watch a movie and stop obsessing on me...it's starting to get weird.

Oh, yea. Apologize for what? All I said was if you want to support Romney go ahead.

I guess I should apologize for not being more clear: If you WANT to support Romney go ahead, I DO NOT care.

Psalm courtesy ping, thought you'd might get a kick outa this obsession.

[Matchett-PI]

"WOW. You really are obsessed with me.

Don't flatter yourself. I never heard of you until you made your knee-jerk false accusation against me. It was then I checked your posting history.

I invite readers to check it, also. Talk about an "obsession"!! WOW!

Take a hike.

[svcw]

So if anyone else is interested here is a link to ALL my posting history, rather than the edited version.
Really, hatchet, you need a life or not I do not care.
link:
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/by:svcw/index?brevity=full;tab=comments

[Psalm 144]

I appreciate the ping. This one is quite the blunt instrument in little Lord Fauntleroy’s arsenal.

I really can’t decide if it is mendacious or stupid. I suppose it could be both.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

I certainly hope there are no devout evangelical protestants voting for that evil papist Santorum.

Good thing they can pretend they hate him for his support of Specter, rather than due to bigoted anti-catholicism.

/sarc

[Matchett-PI]

"I certainly hope there are no devout evangelical protestants voting for that evil papist Santorum. Good thing they can pretend they hate him for his support of Specter, rather than due to bigoted anti-catholicism. /sarc"

What do you think we'd find if we "Googled" these key words: "The anti-Christ Beast riding the Great Whore of Revelation free republic forum?

I cringe -- not daring to find out.

"....But some of the people who imagine they’re honest skeptics only pretend their questions are about politics, when they’re really about mocking religious belief." ~ Wesley Pruden - editor emeritus of The Washington Times.

Excerpted from my post #22 above HERE

[Matchett-PI]

"Quite the blunt instrument in little Lord Fauntleroy’s arsenal.I really can’t decide if it is mendacious or stupid. I suppose it could be both."

[ansel12]

Good, it seems you are going to lay off the posts like 22.