Dobson Says He Won't Support Thompson

AP ^ | 9/19/07 | Erik Gorski

[Just mythoughts]

Which makes me sad for the Christian community, as it speaks of a horrific decline. Billy Graham, God bless him, understood the difference between what is God's and what is Caesar's.

Billy Graham can't discern that Bill Clinton is a fake and a liar, in real time.

[Petronski]

Yes. Quite.

[RockinRight]

A lie and you know it.

Pissant, I know you know better than that.

[Beagle8U]

It just seems rather odd.

[Doofer]

I believe this is largely correct. My sister converted to Mormonism and decided to marry another Mormon at the big temple in Salt Lake City. Nobody on our side of the family was allowed to enter the temple and my sister had to have church-appointed surrogates stand in as parents of the bride while ger real mother stood outside, unable to witness the event. That's creepy. Secrecy is one of the hallmarks of a cult. I thought the LDS were free of it.

There's definitely something amiss when a mother isn't allowed to participate in a daughters wedding.

[Paperdoll]

No, but it is going to take a great deal of inner strength as well as extraordinary physical endurance to be our next president.

[JRochelle]

That is what makes Romney such a sure loser against Hillary.

There will be such a smear run by her camp about his religion, we can’t even imagine.

[Theo]

So are you assuming Dobson has no integrity? Or are you assuming all Christians have no integrity?

[Squidpup]

I support Dobson and I support Fred. I think Dr. Dobson is mistaken in his criticism of Fred and should be using his influence to help him - like how about a private meeting to discuss the issues of concern and share the gospel, rather than alienating? All in all Fred is solid down the line on all issues of concern to this social conservative Christian voting for a President not a preacher. If Dobson has a problem with the Federal Marriage Act vs. Federalism, that is worth a discussion. Fred will need all the prayers and wisdom he can get.

"Can't we all just get along and beat the Demoncrats?"

[cookcounty]

I used to like Dobson. I read his books. But he’s become such a sourpuss. Nobody’s good enough for him.

[Theo]

If only Christians are going to heaven, then yes, followers of the false prophet Joseph Smith are going to hell. Even if they make nice neighbors.

[eyedigress]

Good for you. It’s a divisive argument which doesn’t exist. The Church is coming together, of course attendace is required to know this. :^)

[ansel12]

“He couldn’t do it today, my friend.”

That wasn’t the point, the point is that he still maintains that quarterback quality that attracts the people that is why he is getting smashing results in the polls.

Without money or organization his simple attraction as a man of depth and leadership is rolling over the other candidates.

His quiet quarterback charisma is out performing the class clown, the grumpy guy and the rich kid cheerleader.

[Petronski]

The word that keeps popping into my mind is “creepy.”

[Theo]

Of course you can. Murder is against the law, isn’t it?

[xjcsa]

Yeah, I thought he’d be leaning to Duncan Hunter then.

I don't know about that, but he specifically says in the article that he can't support McCain. I'm guessing Huckabee or maybe Romney.

[volunbeer]

“You know, if everyone who said they really like Hunter and what he stands for but he just can’t make it decided that our country would truly benefit by his presidency, and got behind him, Hunter would be number one today, and run away with the vote in the primaries.”

-— there is a sign in my yard, a sticker on my car, and I gave my hard earned money to his campaign - what else can I do?

He has certainly not gained the traction I hoped he would and I don’t think it is his fault. The coronation process I referred to in my post has gatekeepers called the media elite and the party apparatus (either DNC or GOP). Like it or not that is the “reality” of our two party democracy.

Fred had grass-roots traction before he announced and it does not bother me one bit that he waited to announce. I wish they all had waited!

Wish I was wrong but honesty is the best policy.

[RockinRight]

I really don’t get the Dole comparison. Dole never spoke of any of the things Fred has in the same no-nonsense manner. If you mean both are “old” fine. Although Fred’s no older than Rudy or Mitt really. A couple years, big deal.

I really don’t see the comparison.

[SoCalPol]

For someone who thinks Hunter does not have a chance and that includes VP, you are constantly bringing up your wishful thinking and obsession with quotes you want to believe.

If he has no chance, why the constant bashing.
Sounds like you are trying to convince yourself.

[Theo]

Dobson does not see himself as “kingmaker.” He sent a private email to some friends. Try to keep “context” in mind.