tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post7366093256962583793..comments2023-09-01T01:25:17.121-07:00Comments on The Conservative Phrontistery : Which Mormon Will Run In 2012?Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11927889966152627253noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post-64808699214663018312011-01-06T18:09:58.384-08:002011-01-06T18:09:58.384-08:00Wonderful post. I have been a member of the LDS f...Wonderful post. I have been a member of the LDS faith my whole life and have found it discouraging that people actually think that we are not christians when the name of our church is "The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints." <br /><br />As for Romney, I think the Republican Nomination, in 2012, is his to lose. I am one that thinks that some of the blame for Massachusetts health care problems fall to Romney, but I believe that the majority of it does not. The majority of the blame should go to the Democrats in the State House and Senate of Massachusetts for OVERRIDDING Romney's vetos of the things that everyone is complaining about.<br /><br />The fact that people are putting the blame on Romney, to me says that they are trying to find something, however small, to claim Romney isnt fit to be president, so that they dont look like bigots.<br /><br />However, when the economy still stinks in 2012, which candidate stands out, from either side of the isle, as having any economic experience and savy? Mitt Romney. So, in my opinion, Romney wins the nom in 12 and makes Obama look really bad when the two debate.<br /><br />Thoughts?<br /><br />KyleKylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post-90624221802398394522011-01-02T19:59:18.085-08:002011-01-02T19:59:18.085-08:00I too agree that the thought of a mormon President...I too agree that the thought of a mormon President in uncomfortable to some. <br /><br />But when I first heard that Huntsman might run, all I could think of is the many reasons I would not support him as a candidate. He is moderate and in 2008 he was active in supporting many RINO causes which I do not support.<br /><br />I support Mitt Romney for President. In 2008, he was the more conservative choice in the primary but at that time the republicans wanted a moderate candidate, and nominated John McCain. In 2010, I think it would be hard for a candidate with a moderate platform to win the republican nomination. <br /><br />For me it is about the individuals politics, not his religion however I do find comfort in a candidate that has a strong moral compass.Traceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post-65483230400801493322011-01-02T16:05:22.131-08:002011-01-02T16:05:22.131-08:00@ Andrew:
I agree with Romney that American need...@ Andrew: <br /><br />I agree with Romney that American needs a man of faith to lead this country. But I personally don't care what faith that leader belongs to. <br /><br />A person's personal walk with God is none of my business and it between that person and God. As I said before, it is irrelevant when it comes to electing a politician for office. <br /><br />Temple ceremony involving a priest being in the pay of Satan is a practice that has been discontinued. <br /><br />Religions have been saying offensive and disrespectful things for many centuries and will continue on for many more. <br /><br />Not that I defend it or approve of it, but other churches have said and done pretty offensive things to other churches churches Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and so on. <br /><br />I don't like it when my Church does it to others and I certainly don't like it when its done to mine. <br /><br />@ Bill (Anonymous): <br /><br />Thank you for your very thoughtful post. I agree that it will take time for people to be comfortable with the idea of a Mormon in the White House. (even thou it strikes me as odd that no one has issues with Harry Reid as one of the most powerful men politicians in Washington DC) <br /><br />I like the idea of having both Mormons run for President since the novelty of it will wear off and people's objections and fear of a Mormon President will subside.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927889966152627253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post-72085538718095553482011-01-02T11:59:19.558-08:002011-01-02T11:59:19.558-08:00The Mormon faith is still different enough to most...The Mormon faith is still different enough to most Americans that a Mormon running for our highest office is a novelty. No one is asking "Which Baptist will run?" because two or three Baptists in the race would not be unusual. <br /><br />For people who consider any denomination outside their own to be a cult, the issue becomes important. If they feel that voting for a candidate represents endorsing what they see as the evil of the church to which the candidate belongs, they will not vote for a candidate. You and I may think that their attitude is ignorant and shortsighted, but if they believe that God wants them to shun certain churches and the teachings of those churches, they will follow what they believe God is telling them to do. <br /><br />The encouraging point is that with more exposure to Mormons who are just everyday folks, people will become comfortable with the idea of electing a man who is a member of the LDS church. The hard core churches won't stop saying bad things, but those bad things will have less impact on how people live their lives. Throughout the 90's, there were still plenty of churches in the South that preached that all Roman Catholics were going to Hell. If you cornered some of those church members and asked them, they'd say that they believed what the church taught. However, that didn't stop them for turning out to support Pat Buchanan. <br /><br />Having two Mormons in the race may split some of the Mormon vote in the primaries, and that split could hurt both candidates a little bit. On the other hand, both candidates need to be able to win primaries without relying heavily on support within their churches. Either would be weaker if he got the nomination and people could say, "He only got it because all of the Mormons voted for him in the primary." <br /><br /><br />BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post-12484389428335212542011-01-02T11:50:25.783-08:002011-01-02T11:50:25.783-08:00So you will disagree with Romney when he said Amer...So you will disagree with Romney when he said America needs a man of faith to be its President . Romney also was very quick to pander to the concerns of many Americans when he feigned a slip of the tongue and said Barack Osama .This was a blatant attempt to raise the spectre of Islam . To this day about a fifth of Americans think the President is a closet Muslim .<br /><br />Do you agree with the fact that Mitt Romney was involved in secret ceremonies which mocked the Christian Pastor as being in the hire and pay of Satan ? Would you seriously suggest this is of no consequence ?Andrew Pricehttp://www.message4mormons.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post-4666965439311498172011-01-02T08:55:24.783-08:002011-01-02T08:55:24.783-08:00@ Andrew Price:
Many religions have bizarre or sh...@ Andrew Price:<br /><br />Many religions have bizarre or shocking doctrines. However, that has no relevance or bearing when it comes to a person running for political office.<br /><br />Any other politician regardless if they are Jewish, Buddhist, LDS, Catholic, Muslim, Zoroastrians, Protestant, Hindu, Evangelical or any other faith are not running to be Commander in Priest, they're running to be Commander in Chief.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927889966152627253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post-84631017058478871902011-01-02T07:56:11.420-08:002011-01-02T07:56:11.420-08:00Huntsman will not run in 2012 , there is almost ce...Huntsman will not run in 2012 , there is almost certainly an informal agreement between him and Romney which will allow Romney to stand in 2012 and Huntsman to stand in 2016 . Both would be entirely inappropriate to lead the USA - both believe that Jesus is the Devil's bother a truly shocking doctrine .Andrew Pricehttp://www.message4mormons.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post-61609262323819067132011-01-01T22:46:46.962-08:002011-01-01T22:46:46.962-08:00@ Ken:
Welcome to my blog. I appreciate your com...@ Ken: <br /><br />Welcome to my blog. I appreciate your comments. Feel free to become a follower of my blog. <br /><br />In response, the omission of the Muslim faith was not intentional. It would be safe to assume that I that I do include Muslims in that list. <br /><br />Thanks for pointing out the omission.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927889966152627253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369998004636482033.post-85423410569927470352011-01-01T17:53:15.538-08:002011-01-01T17:53:15.538-08:00Good post. "In the end, I really don’t care ...Good post. "In the end, I really don’t care if a Conservative candidate is Jewish, Buddhist, LDS, Catholic, Zoroastrians, Protestant, Hindu, Evangelical, or of some other faith." Is it safe to assume you include Muslims in this list? Seems odd you I wonder you chose not to include adherents to the 2nd largest faith in the world to your comprehensive list.Ken Knickerbockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006902395325635651noreply@blogger.com