tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post5016386751933011684..comments2024-03-28T23:56:38.146-04:00Comments on RIGHT SPEAK: Mormons and Presidential Politics in 2012BOSMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613253160155525089noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-69095240015046711602011-12-15T13:28:44.483-05:002011-12-15T13:28:44.483-05:00In decending order: Santorum, Bachmann, & Perr...In decending order: Santorum, Bachmann, & Perry.Lionheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-72774174920388507472011-12-15T13:25:41.682-05:002011-12-15T13:25:41.682-05:00If we can only send harry reid into retirement alr...If we can only send harry reid into retirement already.<br /><br />STEVE YOUNG2012!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-24878227209652233002011-12-15T13:14:18.311-05:002011-12-15T13:14:18.311-05:00In the past, Mormons or LDS, have had no problems ...In the past, Mormons or LDS, have had no problems supporting Christian candidates. On the other hand, Christians have a hard time supporting a candidates who are LDS. <br /><br />Many LDS support Romney, because he has the best resume and the best resume tailor made for the current economic mess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-33236251884199877422011-12-15T13:00:28.528-05:002011-12-15T13:00:28.528-05:00LionHead, just curious who your candidate of choic...LionHead, just curious who your candidate of choice is? Nice post noelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-45376587672518267102011-12-15T12:31:05.145-05:002011-12-15T12:31:05.145-05:00Hi Martha, I have no fears about Romney, he poses ...Hi Martha, I have no fears about Romney, he poses no threat to anyone. He makes a great status quo candidate. My fear is upon his nomination, he loses the general election & "we" lose the Republic. <br /><br />Now, I do think Romney has his own fears about not being nominated. Hence, his policy changes in his campaign. People that fear losing something, generally do things to cause the thing they fear to happen. So, in the fullness of time we'll see if he can seize the brass ring.<br /><br />He is a very interesting character in the American scene.Lionheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-6710656595666040572011-12-15T12:22:58.523-05:002011-12-15T12:22:58.523-05:00Noelle...what a great post. You've always had...Noelle...what a great post. You've always had my respect for the kind and heartfelt backing of your candidate of choice. I think everyone on Rightspeak respects your views and the sincerity you bring to the discussion.<br /><br />Thanks Noelle,<br /><br />GordonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-37575223637563593022011-12-15T11:50:32.419-05:002011-12-15T11:50:32.419-05:00If religious beliefs are a factor in the support a...If religious beliefs are a factor in the support and enthusiasm for Romney, that's OK. Based on the high number if a Mormons on these threads, it's obviously a contributing factor for some people. We live in a free country. We're allowed to use whatever criteria we choose for selecting a candidate.Right Wingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387554010360328076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-72219404058137232812011-12-15T11:48:32.267-05:002011-12-15T11:48:32.267-05:00I also know a few Mormons who are Paul supporters....I also know a few Mormons who are Paul supporters. And I know several who are democrats, including over half of my in-laws. <br /><br />There is an interesting subset of Mormons who don't want Mitt because they are afraid of all the negative press that will be unleashed against the Mormon candidate. I know quite a few of these and think that they are mostly spinelesss. They also tend to live in areas of high LDS concentration, like UT and ID. Soome of them are family who are too afraid to leave Utah because they'd have to live next to and work with people of other religions.<br /><br />DanLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-52081658371026694292011-12-15T11:34:32.600-05:002011-12-15T11:34:32.600-05:00Good and interesting post Noelle. Thanks for post...Good and interesting post Noelle. Thanks for posting.Ohio JOEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487408376861656109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-36755323686141751252011-12-15T11:30:24.744-05:002011-12-15T11:30:24.744-05:00Thanks for this Noelle. I had a lot of discussions...Thanks for this Noelle. I had a lot of discussions with people about being LDS/GOP back in 2008. I'm in NV, and I frequently heard the "You're just voting for Romney 'cause he's Mormon." <br /><br />I usually responded, "Harry Reid's Mormon, I'd never be caught dead voting for that *******."<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />But yeah, voting for/against Romney because he's Mormon is just as stupid as voting for/against Obama because he's black. Let's be about ideas and substance.Grahamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-75821600967469659942011-12-15T10:52:55.496-05:002011-12-15T10:52:55.496-05:00Lionhead stuck on MacBeth. Apparently he has some ...Lionhead stuck on MacBeth. Apparently he has some real fears concerning Romney . . .<br /><br />-MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-31301006987548233892011-12-15T10:46:28.457-05:002011-12-15T10:46:28.457-05:00Noelle,
I think there are as many LDS members wh...Noelle, <br /><br />I think there are as many LDS members who reject Romney simply because he is a Mormon, (and don't want to be seen as supporting him for his faith), as there are members who support him only because of his faith. So I guess it equals out overall. <br /><br />I have some extended family members who can't stand Romney--mostly because they haven't bothered to learn anything about him beyond his former pro-choice views. <br /><br />It's unfortunate, but many of the people I know, don't do any homework on the candidates. They get a soundbite here and there, and believe whatever FOX or others tells them. I realize I'm a obsessed with politics, but it really bothers me that vote without learning everything they can about the options.<br /><br />I am with you in that I support Romney because I believe he has extraordinary qualities above the others. He is a man for this moment, IMO. If he were not running, my preferences would be Jindal, Christie, Jeb, Daniels, and anyone is the same mold.<br /><br />MarK, Did you see the article in the Deseret News today about LDS stereotypes? 59% of LDS people identify themselves as Republican. It's about what I would have expected. <br /><br />-Martha<br /><br />PS. Dan, when I read this I thought it was your post at first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-35661810669595044112011-12-15T10:20:17.441-05:002011-12-15T10:20:17.441-05:00"God's benison go with you; and with thos..."God's benison go with you; and with those<br /> That would make good of bad, and friends of foes!"<br /><br /> o Old Man, Scene IV, MacbethLionheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-59769929536096232502011-12-15T10:06:19.261-05:002011-12-15T10:06:19.261-05:00I am LDS and I share your view. I have been a supp...I am LDS and I share your view. I have been a supporter of Newt Gingrich in the past and have a couple of his books. I've been willing to give him the benefit of the doubt on the repentance issue, too. However, as I have researched his positions and how he has no real core and has even been dishonest with his taking money from Fannie and Freddy, I personally feel that he is not a principled leader and could not be considered trustworthy. I support Mitt Romney for all the great reasons you have cited here. We need good examples now more than ever for our kids and I really hope that he gets the nomination and takes the fight all the way to the White House. Mitt Romney 2012!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16501736370783848530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-27133657007894865322011-12-15T09:44:12.636-05:002011-12-15T09:44:12.636-05:00I guess I should have made my title Mormons and GO...I guess I should have made my title Mormons and GOP Presidential Politics in 2012. Actually I do have a good friend who is LDS and a democrat, although I haven't talked to him recently about his view of Obama.Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265626733214186809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-46205903999829794242011-12-15T09:36:58.268-05:002011-12-15T09:36:58.268-05:00Well, where noelle and I are, there aren't too...Well, where noelle and I are, there aren't too many LDS and most of them tend to be Republican.Machtynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970086356341341480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571954475140446599.post-27413902978432322542011-12-15T09:32:28.240-05:002011-12-15T09:32:28.240-05:00Noelle,
Apparently all the Mormons you know are R...Noelle,<br /><br />Apparently all the Mormons you know are Republicans. I know more than a few that are Democrat. A fair number of them are voting for Obama.marKnoreply@blogger.com