Amen!
| Posted On: 02/20/08 01:01:23 PM |
Age 40, IA |
I agree with this article! I plan to write in my vote for Mike Huckabee because he is the only candidate I can vote for and still sleep at night. I pray for America. I love this country but I hate the way America is asking God to leave in so many ways. There are certainly consequences to sin. America may get just the candidate they asked for...God help us. Thankfully, God is sovereign and I belong to Him.
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also...
| Posted On: 02/17/08 09:18:51 AM |
Age 47, MO |
Dan: Good conversation with 25,NC and I would come down in agreement with his points. I don't see how one could do right without first being right. It also goes without saying that if you want to do right then you are partisan with those who want to do what feels good. I think doing right is an external view of the world based upon an internal conviction. Doing what feels good is an internal view of the world based upon an external conviction. Meaning that those who do what feels good want themselves to look good in the sight of others, and base their convictions on what they see and feel instead of what they know. John
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Egyptians/Assyrians?
| Posted On: 02/16/08 11:41:04 AM |
Age 60, IL |
You lost me with this sentence. Could you explain what you meant? "I have trouble recalling that Old Testament passage where God encouraged Judah to seek the help of the Egyptians for fear of the Assyrians."
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What's wrong with partisanship?
| Posted On: 02/13/08 01:37:52 PM |
Age 25, NC |
I would challenge your (and most people's) assumption that partisanship is something we need to "get over". Partisanship is not always a bad thing, in fact it can be a very good thing. Rather than everyone coming towards the center, I'd much rather see more liberal or conservative ideas put forth, because that is when things get done. There are liberal ideas that have brought forth great change for the good, there are conservative ideas that have brought about great change for the good. Lets have two sides to the debate, and speak with passion, and see what people think. Instead, politicians only say enough to tickle the ears of their supporters while not offending anyone else. Just put yourself and your ideas out there and let people decide what they want.
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| Posted On: 02/13/08 01:38:14 AM |
Age 21, MN |
When i separate "doing what's right" and "being right", i meant it more as some politicians, voters, and basically anyone who discusses politics often times get their life and pride from being right about their views. Being right is more about pride then anything else for some people, and i was just challenging everyone to steer clear of that. I bring that challenge because i feel it would be a major way in which to reduce partisanship and petty conflict amongst our leaders (which ends up wasting time and money). -Dan Smith
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No problem with moderates
| Posted On: 02/12/08 08:11:28 PM |
Age 25, NC |
Dan, thanks for your point. A couple of rebuttles. First of all, I have no problem with moderates; I disagree with them on many issues, but have no particular problem with them as pertains to character. The problem I have with Republican moderates is that they all try and act as if they are not. What does McCain keep saying..."I am a consistent conservative." If he's so proud of his record, why doesn't he just come out and say, "I'm a moderate Republican, this is what I think." Does McCain do that? Absolutely not; look at his immigration epiphany. What? You mean Americans want security? Well in that case... No, I'm done with him. Second, I hope that you didn't really mean what you said, being more interested in doing what is right for the country than you are concerned about being right? I'd like to think that those two would go together. I'd hate to think that any politician, liberal, moderate, or conservative, was not concerned about being right. I understand the point you are making, but moderates being politically savvy and being able to get things done does not mean that you have to sacrifice principle, ever. Finally, you ask your last two questions as if those options are mutually exclusive; but they aren't. I believe that my views are what would be best for the country, otherwise I wouldn't hold to those viewpoints. I also care about the success of conservatives because I believe that the country would benefit most from that success.
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moderates
| Posted On: 02/12/08 10:53:21 AM |
Age 21, MN |
I am a moderate politically, so i have a few things to say; being a political moderate isn't some ultimate heresy. Political moderates help people realize that their extreme political views won't solve anything, no matter what side of the spectrum you are on. Moderates, contrary to popular belief, are not fence-sitters, but we are sane and rational and politically conscious individuals, and we care more about doing what's right for the country instead of being right. I find it funny that the moderates get dumped by everyone. The republicans get mad at them for holding any liberal views, and the democrats get mad at them for holding any conservative views. How petty is that? Moderates realize that their is some balanced middle-ground for just about everything. Before you complain about moderates, i ask you these questions. Do you care about what's best for the country or what's most aligned with your own views? Do you care about this country improving, or do you care about the success of conservatives or democrats? -Dan Smith
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Just plain tired
| Posted On: 02/12/08 09:33:13 AM |
Age 61, MO |
Good article. I especially liked the part about global manifest destiny. Thank you. George Cancilla
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It ain't over yet
| Posted On: 02/12/08 12:42:03 AM |
Age 55, WI |
We don't HAVE to settle for McCain. Mike Huckabee is still in the race and YES he still can win. He can still get the nomination-it will be difficult but do-able. The delegates of Huckabee, Romney, and the other candidates combined may very well be enough to keep McCain from getting the nomination outright. It would go to a brokered convention where most delegates would be free to vote for whomever they wanted.
And YES, Huckabee IS conservative. Across the board conservative. We are not going to agree with any candidate on every issue.
Huckabee is a solid Christian man, a man of faith and integrity with a long record as a Christian father, husband and as a Governor.
As a former Baptist minister you know his theology, how his faith is going to inform his decisions. He is a staunch defender of our constitution, our bill of rights, and our sovereignty. He is pro life and has actively sought and attained prolife laws as governor.
Any questions on issues, check out his website. On most issues, you will find you are in agreement with him.
Please go out and vote in the upcoming primaries. Vote principals-vote for a principaled Christian man-Mike Huckabee!
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Well said.
| Posted On: 02/11/08 10:55:05 PM |
Age 20, MN |
God willing though, our options will not force us to vote for McCain. Pray folks...pray hard and always.
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