[wagglebee]

He nails it here!

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Yes he does.

[sinkspur]

The theory is the tea-sippers got all pissed over the DUI revelation in the week before the election.

If that's the case, then this guy's characterization of them is right on the money.

[Bosco]

This Sunday my evangelical senior pastor told everyone to register to vote if they haven't already, and they can't complain in the next 4 years if they don't vote.

He did say "no matter who you vote for", but our church by and large is Bush country.

Voter registration applications were also available in the foyer after the service.

The wife and I are going to vote absentee ballot - using the absentee request provided by the friendly folks at Bush-Cheney HQ in downtown Columbus.

[Alex Murphy]

Bump for later reading

[Katya]

My brother a member of an evangelical church votes every election...unfortunately he understands absolutely nothing about politics or the issues. He just heads over to the ballot box with his little cheat sheet in hand, that his pastor makes up telling him "which" candidates (that happen to be republicans)to vote for. Hopefully not all churches operate this way.

I'd much prefer an educated electorate voting, this ensures that they can't be swayed by a charismatic church official.

[Soul Seeker]

What about the "conservatives" that sat out the '92 election because Bush wasn't conservative enough? What about the people threatening to do so this election?

It is easy to blame a group, specifically Christians. It isn't necessarily productive at this time.

The reality of the matter is that none of us makes the right choice everytime. G.W. was wrong not to admit the DUI before the press could hang him with it. Some Christians, not all, were wrong to let it be the deciding factor in their vote. I voted for G.W. I prayed for him throughout the nightmare of the 2000 elections and firmly am of the opinion those prayers played a decisive role in the outcome. Other Christians did the same.

This isn't 2000. I would wager the majority of Christians that sat out the 2000 election have matured since then, as seemingly conservatives seem to have matured a little since '92. G.W. has a proven and sincere record with the Christian community. I know of few more determined to help him win this election than the Christian body.

This article might have served a purpose in 2000, but it comes across as doing more harm than good with it's tone now.

[WhiteGuy]

Yeah!

That's right!

Don't think for yourself, do what you're told!!