Comments on: Osmonds on fellow Mormon Mitt Romney http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Dave, Boise Idaho http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-166058 Dave, Boise Idaho Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:02:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-166058 I won't vote for Romney for two reasons: 1) he seems hollow; 2) he's a Mormon. The hollow-ness comes from his constantly "evolving" positions. Too Clinton-esque for me. As for the Mormon stuff... I'm all for religion. If people use it to explain what we don't know and it gives them an ethical framework around which to build a happy life, great. But when people use it to ignore what we know, to create a fantasy world to justify insecurity and the repression of women, then I have a problem with it. People who wear special underwear and believe that American Indians are descended from Jews are not in a religion, they're in a cult. All the good things Mormons do doesn't change that. Accusing detractors of being close-minded doesn't change that, either. And any comparison with Kennedy's situation is wishful thinking. Sorry, Mitt, but any association with LDS disqualifies you to lead this country. I won't vote for Romney for two reasons: 1) he seems hollow; 2) he's a Mormon.

The hollow-ness comes from his constantly "evolving" positions. Too Clinton-esque for me. As for the Mormon stuff... I'm all for religion. If people use it to explain what we don't know and it gives them an ethical framework around which to build a happy life, great. But when people use it to ignore what we know, to create a fantasy world to justify insecurity and the repression of women, then I have a problem with it. People who wear special underwear and believe that American Indians are descended from Jews are not in a religion, they're in a cult. All the good things Mormons do doesn't change that. Accusing detractors of being close-minded doesn't change that, either. And any comparison with Kennedy's situation is wishful thinking.

Sorry, Mitt, but any association with LDS disqualifies you to lead this country.

]]> By: ashley columbia ms http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-148081 ashley columbia ms Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:27:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-148081 For those of you critical of LDS I ask you this: If you believe in this country then you believe we all have freedom of religion. If you believe we should treat others as we would want to be treated then you should be very careful about making assumptions LDS are not Christian. There may come a day when you will not have freedom to worship and be made to be of one faith or none. There may come a day when LDS are the majority and non LDS are the minority. Would you want LDS to say the 2% Baptist are not Christians because Bap’s don’t believe as LDS. Wait LDS would never display such bigotry so scratch last statement. For those of you critical of LDS I ask you this: If you believe in this country then you believe we all have freedom of religion. If you believe we should treat others as we would want to be treated then you should be very careful about making assumptions LDS are not Christian. There may come a day when you will not have freedom to worship and be made to be of one faith or none. There may come a day when LDS are the majority and non LDS are the minority. Would you want LDS to say the 2% Baptist are not Christians because Bap’s don’t believe as LDS. Wait LDS would never display such bigotry so scratch last statement.

]]> By: Rocky, Nauvoo, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-147864 Rocky, Nauvoo, Illinois Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:29:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-147864 Leave the "I heard," or the "I was told," myths at the water cooler. What are the facts. Is there a conflict between Mormonism and the public trust? Can Americans trust Mormons in public office? There is a new book just released that addresses these issues with full documentation to back-up the author's position. "When Salt Lake City Calls" will answer your questions. Google the name of the book using quotation marks to enclose the book title and you'll get a blogsite with full information. Leave the "I heard," or the "I was told," myths at the water cooler. What are the facts. Is there a conflict between Mormonism and the public trust? Can Americans trust Mormons in public office? There is a new book just released that addresses these issues with full documentation to back-up the author's position. "When Salt Lake City Calls" will answer your questions. Google the name of the book using quotation marks to enclose the book title and you'll get a blogsite with full information.

]]> By: Rick, Chicago Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-146375 Rick, Chicago Illinois Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:19:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-146375 To all the self-righteous religious types out there who need a book to tell you what, how and when to believe: I don't need to vote for anybody who puts religious, FAITH-BASED beliefs in some book before critical thinking and common sense. Nor do I have to believe in YOUR God to be saved by MINE! And I certainly don't want some one who is gong to force his religious B.S. onto others when he gets elected. Especially if it's idiotic, faith-based BS like refusing to legalized medical marijuana to someone who needs it to stay alive and well - as SEVERAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HAVE STATED - because his RELIGION tells him not to. All of you who say "Well, the BOOK said it so it MUST be true are brainwashed sheep. You probably voted for the guy who said "Jesus told him he could bomb Iraq" too right? Tell ya what, my daughter has a "Winnie the Pooh" book that says HE existed ... along with His apostles Tigger, Rabbit, Roo, Kanga, Owl, Pigglet and Eeyore. So I guess it MUST be true too - because, well, the book SAYS so! To all the self-righteous religious types out there who need a book to tell you what, how and when to believe:

I don't need to vote for anybody who puts religious, FAITH-BASED beliefs in some book before critical thinking and common sense.

Nor do I have to believe in YOUR God to be saved by MINE!

And I certainly don't want some one who is gong to force his religious B.S. onto others when he gets elected. Especially if it's idiotic, faith-based BS like refusing to legalized medical marijuana to someone who needs it to stay alive and well – as SEVERAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HAVE STATED – because his RELIGION tells him not to.

All of you who say "Well, the BOOK said it so it MUST be true are brainwashed sheep. You probably voted for the guy who said "Jesus told him he could bomb Iraq" too right?

Tell ya what, my daughter has a "Winnie the Pooh" book that says HE existed ... along with His apostles Tigger, Rabbit, Roo, Kanga, Owl, Pigglet and Eeyore. So I guess it MUST be true too – because, well, the book SAYS so!

]]> By: Terry, El Paso, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143781 Terry, El Paso, TX Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:58:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143781 "Romney’s advisers have told the Republican presidential candidate not to give a Kennedy-esque speech regarding being a Mormon, according to the Associated Press." I had assumed that the man could think for himself. If his advisors told him to jump off a cliff... "Romney’s advisers have told the Republican presidential candidate not to give a Kennedy-esque speech regarding being a Mormon, according to the Associated Press."

I had assumed that the man could think for himself. If his advisors told him to jump off a cliff...

]]> By: Val Davydov, Agawam, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143679 Val Davydov, Agawam, MA Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:46:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143679 JB Boston MA and Tom Dedham, Mass: Count me in please. I hear your pain and suffering - I am with you. Sick and tired of this one party rule. JB Boston MA and Tom Dedham, Mass:

Count me in please. I hear your pain and suffering – I am with you. Sick and tired of this one party rule.

]]> By: David Columbus, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143622 David Columbus, OH Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:11:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143622 Religion...it's what tears this world apart. I am sick of it. Religion...it's what tears this world apart.

I am sick of it.

]]> By: Jim, Cleveland OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143576 Jim, Cleveland OH Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:43:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143576 It's not enough to simply believe in Jesus. The New Testament is quite clear in what is expected for a person to receive our Lord's gift of salvation. If you wish to receive this gift you have to play by His rules. It's a tough road to follow. In a world where anything goes, it is not popular to point out when someone strays from the New Testament scripture. We are admonished to do this in a spirit of Christian love and humility. I've known a few self-styled Druids who were quite wonderful people. That same thing goes for Mormons. That doesn't mean I accept their religion on an equal footing. Ultimately, it's their choice. None of that is really the point of this discussion. The fact of the matter is that some people expect Evangelicals to put aside their church values and adopt the "values" of a political party. No thank you. It's not enough to simply believe in Jesus. The New Testament is quite clear in what is expected for a person to receive our Lord's gift of salvation. If you wish to receive this gift you have to play by His rules. It's a tough road to follow.

In a world where anything goes, it is not popular to point out when someone strays from the New Testament scripture. We are admonished to do this in a spirit of Christian love and humility.

I've known a few self-styled Druids who were quite wonderful people. That same thing goes for Mormons. That doesn't mean I accept their religion on an equal footing. Ultimately, it's their choice.

None of that is really the point of this discussion. The fact of the matter is that some people expect Evangelicals to put aside their church values and adopt the "values" of a political party. No thank you.

]]> By: Steve, Chelsea, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143575 Steve, Chelsea, MI Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:42:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143575 Actually Randy in OK, I used the qualifier "for the religious out there". I'm against all organized religions myself. Over the years they've become more of a tool to control the masses than anything. Actually Randy in OK, I used the qualifier "for the religious out there".

I'm against all organized religions myself. Over the years they've become more of a tool to control the masses than anything.

]]> By: Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143516 Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:15:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143516 The question about Romney shouldn't be about his faith, heaven knows that all religions have their positives and their negatives. The focus with Romney should be on his vacillating stance of several key issues. We must all remember that Bush offered himself as a born again Christian but was really Satan wearing a religious cloak. The question about Romney shouldn't be about his faith, heaven knows that all religions have their positives and their negatives. The focus with Romney should be on his vacillating stance of several key issues. We must all remember that Bush offered himself as a born again Christian but was really Satan wearing a religious cloak.

]]> By: Tom Dedham, Mass http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143479 Tom Dedham, Mass Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:52:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143479 Posted By JB Boston MA : November 15, 2007 8:42 am JB my friend, you speak the truth. Deval Patrick (a Clinton crony) is as liberal as they come and even he can't get bleep done in this hack driven state. One party rule is killing this state, but worse than that is how entrenched they are and these fools blindly vote for someone if they have a (D) next to their name or if their name is familiar. We need new blood in this state and two party representation and that is where folks like us come in. Someday JB, someday. Posted By JB Boston MA : November 15, 2007 8:42 am

JB my friend, you speak the truth.

Deval Patrick (a Clinton crony) is as liberal as they come and even he can't get bleep done in this hack driven state.

One party rule is killing this state, but worse than that is how entrenched they are and these fools blindly vote for someone if they have a (D) next to their name or if their name is familiar.

We need new blood in this state and two party representation and that is where folks like us come in.

Someday JB, someday.

]]> By: Ish, ATL, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143456 Ish, ATL, GA Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:44:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143456 No, mormons are not sheep. Such a dim witted comment. There is no stand by the church on political matters. i have my own mind and it tells me Dr. Paul over Mitt since Dr. Paul is a better constitutionalist and not in the CFR. No, mormons are not sheep. Such a dim witted comment. There is no stand by the church on political matters. i have my own mind and it tells me Dr. Paul over Mitt since Dr. Paul is a better constitutionalist and not in the CFR.

]]> By: Travis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143382 Travis Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:58:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143382 When I "hire" a president, it will certainly be Romney. When I "hire" a president, it will certainly be Romney.

]]> By: Bob J. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143372 Bob J. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:53:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143372 Whatever your faith, if it and your beliefs will become a deciding factor in the decisions you will be making affecting the country, and they publicly announce that this will be the case, then you bet people have every right to question these beliefs. Romney is a good family man, educated, very intelligent and rational, as all people, until it comes to his faith. He can still tie all of this in with a belief in magic underwear, his wife having spirit babies for all eternity on their own planet after they die, etc etc. And this is what scares me. Not to let others off the hook, but do you really want anyone for president who seriously believes in talking donkeys and burning bushes, that the earth is only 6000 years old because all scientists are wrong, and that during judgement day stars light-years away are actually going to fall to earth? Whatever your faith, if it and your beliefs will become a deciding factor in the decisions you will be making affecting the country, and they publicly announce that this will be the case, then you bet people have every right to question these beliefs. Romney is a good family man, educated, very intelligent and rational, as all people, until it comes to his faith. He can still tie all of this in with a belief in magic underwear, his wife having spirit babies for all eternity on their own planet after they die, etc etc. And this is what scares me. Not to let others off the hook, but do you really want anyone for president who seriously believes in talking donkeys and burning bushes, that the earth is only 6000 years old because all scientists are wrong, and that during judgement day stars light-years away are actually going to fall to earth?

]]> By: Randy S. Lawton, OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143321 Randy S. Lawton, OK Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:33:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143321 It seems to me that if one believes in Jesus as his/her Savior that makes them Christian. Do LDSers have a different set of beliefs as other Christian churches? Yes. As do Episcopalians, Assembly of Goders, Lutherans, Southern Babtists, Christian Scientists, etc. I find it tremendously amusing that so many of you "good, righteous" Christians are so intolerant and judgmental. Jim in Cleveland: Very un-Christian like, intolerant attitude on your part. And just what do you have against Druids? Steve in Chelsea: Explain to my what age of religion has to do with anything. I would think it is all about interpretation and belief. By your logic, Judaism must be the one, true religion. And it may not take 100 years before a Scientologist runs for office. So much hypocrisy among so many Sunday-morning Christians. No wonder I have little use for any religion, they're (collectively) responsible for most of whats wrong in the world today. It seems to me that if one believes in Jesus as his/her Savior that makes them Christian. Do LDSers have a different set of beliefs as other Christian churches? Yes. As do Episcopalians, Assembly of Goders, Lutherans, Southern Babtists, Christian Scientists, etc.
I find it tremendously amusing that so many of you "good, righteous" Christians are so intolerant and judgmental.

Jim in Cleveland: Very un-Christian like, intolerant attitude on your part. And just what do you have against Druids?

Steve in Chelsea: Explain to my what age of religion has to do with anything. I would think it is all about interpretation and belief. By your logic, Judaism must be the one, true religion.
And it may not take 100 years before a Scientologist runs for office.

So much hypocrisy among so many Sunday-morning Christians. No wonder I have little use for any religion, they're (collectively) responsible for most of whats wrong in the world today.

]]> By: Steve, Chelsea, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143191 Steve, Chelsea, MI Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:01:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143191 For the religious out there, how can you compare being a Mormon and being a Catholic? I'd think that the difference between a nearly 2000 year old religion and a 150 year old religion would mean something. Are we going to have a Scientologist running in 100 years? For the religious out there, how can you compare being a Mormon and being a Catholic? I'd think that the difference between a nearly 2000 year old religion and a 150 year old religion would mean something. Are we going to have a Scientologist running in 100 years?

]]> By: JT, Ada OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143190 JT, Ada OK Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:01:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143190 Mormons are a minority, no doubt, but get your facts straight! Actually, over 2% of America is mormon. It is also the 5th largest church. Outside of the U.S. there even more mormons than within. Mormons are a minority, no doubt, but get your facts straight!

Actually, over 2% of America is mormon. It is also the 5th largest church. Outside of the U.S. there even more mormons than within.

]]> By: Jim, Cleveland OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143180 Jim, Cleveland OH Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:43:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143180 The Republicans made this an issue when they kept demanding that Evangelical Christians vote according to their "values". Of course, values was just a code word for supporting whatever Republican the party establishment brought forward. Now we are being told to accept a Mormon, to make no mention of their practices, and that we are bigots if we don't accept them as fellow Christians. We're not talking about some difference in doctrine among the Christian denominations here. We're talking about a religion that is completely separate from Christianity in it's practices and beliefs. It is no different than them asking us to vote for a Druid or a Scientologist. I'll vote my values on this one. You can bank on that. The Republicans made this an issue when they kept demanding that Evangelical Christians vote according to their "values". Of course, values was just a code word for supporting whatever Republican the party establishment brought forward.

Now we are being told to accept a Mormon, to make no mention of their practices, and that we are bigots if we don't accept them as fellow Christians. We're not talking about some difference in doctrine among the Christian denominations here. We're talking about a religion that is completely separate from Christianity in it's practices and beliefs. It is no different than them asking us to vote for a Druid or a Scientologist.

I'll vote my values on this one. You can bank on that.

]]> By: JB Boston MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143179 JB Boston MA Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:42:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143179 Hey Kim from Peabody- You cannot blame a Governor for what is going on in this ridiculous State. The State Congress is 92% Democrat. I am not saying that Democrats are to blame, but when there are no checks and balances things come falling down. Let me remind you, Romney refused to give illegals In State Tuition. He fought hard to stop the Courts from passing legislation (the Gay marriage thing), and when he took over the big dig (as short lived as it was), things got better. Of course there are more things, but, I think he did a good job, as do the free thinking Independents of MA. Of course the dems can't blame their Congress so they blame the only R. Kim- have you ever lived outside of MA? If not you should try it. Then you will see how other states run, and what a joke this one is. And, you may ask, why am I here? My family is, I don't have a choice, but may move over the border into NH. No State taxes or sales tax sounds nice. And the State is run much better. No threats of increasing taxes if you don't vote for 3 casinos. Maybe if people stop checking off all the D's on their ballot and actually make some effort to figure out where people stand on issues, we all will be better off! Hey Kim from Peabody-

You cannot blame a Governor for what is going on in this ridiculous State. The State Congress is 92% Democrat. I am not saying that Democrats are to blame, but when there are no checks and balances things come falling down.

Let me remind you, Romney refused to give illegals In State Tuition. He fought hard to stop the Courts from passing legislation (the Gay marriage thing), and when he took over the big dig (as short lived as it was), things got better. Of course there are more things, but, I think he did a good job, as do the free thinking Independents of MA. Of course the dems can't blame their Congress so they blame the only R.

Kim- have you ever lived outside of MA? If not you should try it. Then you will see how other states run, and what a joke this one is. And, you may ask, why am I here? My family is, I don't have a choice, but may move over the border into NH. No State taxes or sales tax sounds nice. And the State is run much better. No threats of increasing taxes if you don't vote for 3 casinos.

Maybe if people stop checking off all the D's on their ballot and actually make some effort to figure out where people stand on issues, we all will be better off!

]]> By: Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143151 Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:59:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143151 Daniel from Utah: Marie acts just like a Mormon and other mormons and they don't believe they are the only ones going to heaven. You probably aren't from Utah either. Daniel from Utah: Marie acts just like a Mormon and other mormons and they don't believe they are the only ones going to heaven. You probably aren't from Utah either.

]]> By: Herb, Pittsburgh, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143139 Herb, Pittsburgh, PA Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:29:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143139 Dr. RaTsTaR of Lebanon Oregon is correct. I don't think that a person's religion would ordinarily matter, but it does matter when it influences a President's public policy. Mormonism isn't merely a religion, but a way of life. Would it influence Romney's decisions regarding issues that matter to many Americans? It already has. Mitt Romney would never have received my vote to begin with, and the fact that he is a Mormon only strengthens my resolve. Dr. RaTsTaR of Lebanon Oregon is correct. I don't think that a person's religion would ordinarily matter, but it does matter when it influences a President's public policy. Mormonism isn't merely a religion, but a way of life. Would it influence Romney's decisions regarding issues that matter to many Americans? It already has.

Mitt Romney would never have received my vote to begin with, and the fact that he is a Mormon only strengthens my resolve.

]]> By: eric, orem, ut. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143040 eric, orem, ut. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:51:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143040 Well, she's right. Instead of basing your opinion of someone on what you believe about their religion- although truth be told not that many non-Mormons are knowledgeable about the LDS church- why not look at their record in public office? Well, she's right. Instead of basing your opinion of someone on what you believe about their religion- although truth be told not that many non-Mormons are knowledgeable about the LDS church- why not look at their record in public office?

]]> By: lava, North Pole http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143038 lava, North Pole Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:45:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143038 The clip is too short, CNN. Any idea why? The clip is too short, CNN. Any idea why?

]]> By: Mark Columbus, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143012 Mark Columbus, Ohio Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:08:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143012 I'm a Republican who will not be voting for Mitt in the primaries. Why? Because Donnie and Marie is supporting him. And why do I dislike Donnie and Marie? Because they came out with crappy music back in the day. <b>Van Halen was the band to listen to and still is today.</b> OK CNN, I want to inject a little humor hear...alright??? <a href="http:\\www.watchingHillary.com" rel="nofollow">WatchingHillary.com</a> I'm a Republican who will not be voting for Mitt in the primaries. Why? Because Donnie and Marie is supporting him. And why do I dislike Donnie and Marie? Because they came out with crappy music back in the day. Van Halen was the band to listen to and still is today. OK CNN, I want to inject a little humor hear...alright???

WatchingHillary.com

]]> By: Tom Dedham, Mass http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143008 Tom Dedham, Mass Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:03:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-143008 I fully expect some comments from you bigoted sheep about her funny PJ's or her 15 husbands. Please don't let me down, I depend on you for some left leaning laughter (I do relish all of your postings explaining Hillarity's latest screw-up). I fully expect some comments from you bigoted sheep about her funny PJ's or her 15 husbands.

Please don't let me down, I depend on you for some left leaning laughter (I do relish all of your postings explaining Hillarity's latest screw-up).

]]> By: William H. Richards IV, Millis, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142998 William H. Richards IV, Millis, MA Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:55:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142998 It is time for our nation to move beyond this silly debate over religion. We should inquire as to who among the crowded field of candidates is best able to provide leadership in solving the domestic and international issues that our nation faces everyday as a candidate’s religious views are irrelevant to whether or not he or she would be a good President. It is time for our nation to move beyond this silly debate over religion. We should inquire as to who among the crowded field of candidates is best able to provide leadership in solving the domestic and international issues that our nation faces everyday as a candidate’s religious views are irrelevant to whether or not he or she would be a good President.

]]> By: Daniel utah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142909 Daniel utah Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:37:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142909 I love Marie, the only thing is she is not acting like other mormonns, a very good thing. Why in the heck are you a Mormon? It's so silly. This one group of people Mormons (less then 1% of America) are the only folks going to Heaven. They're a bunch of sheep! I love Marie, the only thing is she is not acting like other mormonns, a very good thing. Why in the heck are you a Mormon? It's so silly. This one group of people Mormons (less then 1% of America) are the only folks going to Heaven. They're a bunch of sheep!

]]> By: Kim, Peabody MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142907 Kim, Peabody MA Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:36:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142907 Marie, You are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT !! Per your own words, <b><i>"I hope we’ve grown up since then. I hope people look at the person and what they’ve done."</b></i> If the future is an example of past performance, then <b>check out what Romney did in Massachusetts at:</b> http://massresistance.org/romney/ Check out the BIG BAD Christian Influence - http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=25844 Marie,

You are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT !!

Per your own words, "I hope we’ve grown up since then. I hope people look at the person and what they’ve done."

If the future is an example of past performance, then check out what Romney did in Massachusetts at:

http://massresistance.org/romney/

Check out the BIG BAD Christian Influence – http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=25844

]]> By: Atlanta,GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142865 Atlanta,GA Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:58:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142865 Who cares what they think. Who cares what they think.

]]> By: Kate, Aurora CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142845 Kate, Aurora CO Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:42:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142845 Don't mean to point out the obvious but if we had grown up, there would be no need for this article. Unfortunately, America is still a "toddler" and has a lot of growing up to do. An individual's choice of religion or even choice of no religion, should not be involved in the decision. Don't mean to point out the obvious but if we had grown up, there would be no need for this article. Unfortunately, America is still a "toddler" and has a lot of growing up to do. An individual's choice of religion or even choice of no religion, should not be involved in the decision.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142799 Anonymous Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:14:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142799 How do you think Mitt is going to do in Utah? How do you think Mitt is going to do in Utah?

]]> By: Dr. RaTsTaR Lebanon OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142785 Dr. RaTsTaR Lebanon OR Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:06:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/osmonds-on-fellow-mormon-mitt-romney/#comment-142785 Look at what Romney's done. He went to France on Mormon missionary duty to avoid the draft during the Viet Nam War. He says his sons are performing duty to the country by serving on his campaign commmittee. Romney says Mormons take care of Mormons. Honor the separation of church and state. Tax property equally. No more free rides for religion. Dr. RaTsTar, Viet Nam Era Veteran, '72-'76, two deployments to SE Asia. Look at what Romney's done. He went to France on Mormon missionary duty to avoid the draft during the Viet Nam War. He says his sons are performing duty to the country by serving on his campaign commmittee. Romney says Mormons take care of Mormons.

Honor the separation of church and state. Tax property equally. No more free rides for religion.

Dr. RaTsTar, Viet Nam Era Veteran, '72-'76, two deployments to SE Asia.

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