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Romney: "If You Want to Learn About My Church, Talk to My Church

I prefer this Boo to the normal Boo. Not the voting so much, but the civility.

I try to match what I get. ;) Maybe you caught me when dealing with someone else.
 
I may disagre with Romney on a few things, but this is not one of them. I have voted republican in the past.

It's possible. I'm not opposed to voting for the main party candidates if they have someone very good up for running. They normally don't though. For Romney, I still don't really have a good sense of him. But if he's serious about separating out personal religion from the job of a politician, I think that's a great step to start at. He could be very good, but as I said I have a hard time getting proper sense of his platform and goals.
 
It's possible. I'm not opposed to voting for the main party candidates if they have someone very good up for running. They normally don't though. For Romney, I still don't really have a good sense of him. But if he's serious about separating out personal religion from the job of a politician, I think that's a great step to start at. He could be very good, but as I said I have a hard time getting proper sense of his platform and goals.

I think the best people everywhere are lost early on. I think the horse race and beauty contest nature of our system doesn't make it easy to get and keep good people. We also have a system today that encourages our candidates to say as little as possible, so platforms and goals are mostly vague.
 
I like Romney

He is principled, a good administrator, definately has business/economic sense, and generally appears pragmatic in most things
 
Funny how it's only okay to ask Republicans about their religious beliefs and churches.
What are you even saying? Did you forget about Obama and Kennedy that quickly?
 
Romney: 'If You Want to Learn More About My Church, Talk to My Church' - The Note



What do you think? Do you believe him when he says he wants to keep his religion and his job separate?

The most ridiculous thing is tha Piers Morgan interviewed him.

I think Romney held his ground well - people don't HAVE to speak for their church's faith i they don't want to (especially if/when their views clash wit hthe church cannon).

So - yet another potentially informative interview opportunity (eventhough it was hosted by an entertainment related reporter) thwarted by the very individual giving the interview. . . which is why celebrity reporters make the WORST interviewers.
 
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yeah. i'm wondering how big of an issue the liberals will make of this if he gets the nomination. when hannity and
and the other "conservative" pundits starting smashing obama for spending 20 years in a black nationalist, anti-American
church.........they spoke right up and defended his religious beliefs....no matter how psycho they were.
will they do the same for romney and mormonism?

highly doubtful.
 
yeah. i'm wondering how big of an issue the liberals will make of this if he gets the nomination. when hannity and
and the other "conservative" pundits starting smashing obama for spending 20 years in a black nationalist, anti-American
church.........they spoke right up and defended his religious beliefs....no matter how psycho they were.
will they do the same for romney and mormonism?

highly doubtful.

Well - the issue with Obama was that he sat in church every sunday but claims to never have heard the anti-american and racist crap that spewed forth endlessly from the 'good reverend's' filthy mouth.

Obama didn't even pretend to distance himself in regard to hearing - but *not* believing. . . he just said "what crap, I didn't hear no crap!" as if we're all stupid or something.

*Tosses Obama a big ass rug and a mega broom so he can sweep it waaay under there*
 
yeah. i'm wondering how big of an issue the liberals will make of this if he gets the nomination. when hannity and
and the other "conservative" pundits starting smashing obama for spending 20 years in a black nationalist, anti-American
church.........they spoke right up and defended his religious beliefs....no matter how psycho they were.
will they do the same for romney and mormonism?

highly doubtful.

You're missing one important part of the equation. Hannity wasn't blasting Obama because of what church he belonged to, he was blasting Obama because of the political party he belonged to. If Obama had belonged to the "right" party, Hannity would have been falling all over himself defending him.

You're right that liberals won't defend Romney, because he's not one of them. In Washington politics, the question isn't "right or wrong." It's "Democrat or Republican?"
 
You're missing one important part of the equation. Hannity wasn't blasting Obama because of what church he belonged to, he was blasting Obama because of the political party he belonged to. If Obama had belonged to the "right" party, Hannity would have been falling all over himself defending him.

You're right that liberals won't defend Romney, because he's not one of them. In Washington politics, the question isn't "right or wrong." It's "Democrat or Republican?"

i know. i love watching the hypocrisy from both sides. i'm hoping this 2 party system will implode on itself.
neither represent the citizens of this nation.
 
He was an administrator at the highest level of the state of Massachusetts. Simple test...did his religion come into play as governor? Was he an effective administrator?

(asked from the perspective of one who will NOT be voting for him)

And BTW...isnt Obama a Christian that has spoken for the sanctity of heterosexual marriage? Why are people so hypocritical about their concerns over religious republicans?
 
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And BTW...isnt Obama a Christian that has spoken for the sanctity of heterosexual marriage?

Depends on who you ask. Some people will tell you he's a "Fundamentalist Muslim Communist." (Even though it's not possible to be both...)
 
He was an administrator at the highest level of the state of Massachusetts. Simple test...did his religion come into play as governor? Was he an effective administrator?

(asked from the perspective of one who will NOT be voting for him)

And BTW...isnt Obama a Christian that has spoken for the sanctity of heterosexual marriage? Why are people so hypocritical about their concerns over religious republicans?
Yeah, Obama and Romney have the same position on gay marriage: it's between a man and a woman. However, I don't think Obama has ever been too excited about DOMA.
 
I believe that most people unless they have become fundamentalists, radicals of joined Islam there is little chance of Religion have too much to do with the office.

The Constitution if applied and adhered to should make sure of that.
 
Depends on who you ask. Some people will tell you he's a "Fundamentalist Muslim Communist." (Even though it's not possible to be both...)

Either way...Christian belonging to a church for 20 years with a race baiting pastor or a committed Muslim...why dont democrats lose their minds when Clinton signs DOMA or Obama states he believes that marriage is between one man and one woman?
 
Yeah, Obama and Romney have the same position on gay marriage: it's between a man and a woman. However, I don't think Obama has ever been too excited about DOMA.

Did his religion come into play as governor?
 
Did his religion come into play as governor?
Well, he supported a ban on same-sex marriage, but supported civil unions. He was pro-choice as governor, but has now had a "change of heart" is passionately pro-life.
 
This thread is making me think of Rick Perry and his day of prayer.
 
Well, he supported a ban on same-sex marriage, but supported civil unions. He was pro-choice as governor, but has now had a "change of heart" is passionately pro-life.

so you're saying there are no "pro-life" atheists? what does abortion have to do with religion?
 
Well, he supported a ban on same-sex marriage, but supported civil unions. He was pro-choice as governor, but has now had a "change of heart" is passionately pro-life.

Thats why I wouldnt vote for him on a bet. It has nothing to do with his religion (hey...democrats...Harry Reid is a Mormon...where is the outrage?). I'm only concerned that his positions change based on what is required to win election.
 
This thread is making me think of Rick Perry and his day of prayer.

That Clinton guy regularly met with religious leaders and supported the national prayer breakfast 8 straight years! Can you believe it? Damn republicans!
 
Thats why I wouldnt vote for him on a bet. It has nothing to do with his religion (hey...democrats...Harry Reid is a Mormon...where is the outrage?). I'm only concerned that his positions change based on what is required to win election.
Yeah, he does seem to change a lot. His stance on marriage hardened during his governorship as well. I'm interested to see what he says in debates about that because he fashions himself as a somewhat moderate, practical politician, but I could see him becoming something completely different once he gets the position.
 
That Clinton guy regularly met with religious leaders and supported the national prayer breakfast 8 straight years! Can you believe it? Damn republicans!


Did he rent out Reliant Stadium and invite Governors from around the nation?

And accept a sponorship from one of the most right wing religious groups there is, the AFA.
 
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