Comments on: Romney camp claims victory

By: Marc Goodwin

Marc Goodwin — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:52:52 +0000

The media surely plays favorites…it is fearful of not having a stooge to bad-mouth for the next four and more years. Put Romney in the White House and we will see our country restored as the global leader and respected by all the other countries of the world. Why? Because the man is a born leader and a brilliant manager of anything and everything put in his care. He has proven himself again and again yet the ignorant majority just cannot seem to get past his religion or his handsome looks to realize that he is the only choice.
McCain attended the United States Naval Academy and finished near the bottom of his graduating class in 1958. It is entirely possible that the only reason that he graduated was that both his father and his grandfather had been Admirals in the Navy. On his 23rd bombing mission over North Vietnam in 1967, he was shot down and badly injured. He endured five and a half years as a prisoner of war, including periods of torture. For survivors, torture often leads to lasting mental and physical health problems. Mental health problems associated with torture victims are wide-ranging; common are post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety disorder. Psychic deadness, erasure of intersubjectivity, refusal of meaning-making, perversion of agency, and an inability to bear desire constitute the core features of the post-traumatic psychic landscape of torture. The most terrible, intractable, legacy of torture is the killing of desire – that is , of curiosity, of the impulse for connection and meaning-making, of the capacity for mutuality, of the tolerance for ambiguity and ambivalence. For these patients, to know another mind is unbearable. To connect with another is irrelevant. They are entrapped in what was born(e) during their trauma, as they perpetuate the erasure of meaning, re-enact the dynamics of annihilation through sadomasochistic, narcissistic, paranoid, or self-deadening modes of relating, and mobilize their agency toward warding off mutuality, goodness, hope and connection. In brief, they live to prove death. And it is this perversion of agency and desire that constitutes the deepest post-traumatic injury, and the most invisible and pernicious of human-rights violations. This is the man that you want for President?
McCain received a rebuke from the Senate Ethics Committee for exercising “poor judgment” for intervening with federal regulators on behalf of the Keating Five during the Savings and Loan fiasco in the 80’s. Want more information, go to Wikipedia, where I extracted the torture information. Read on.
Mike Huckabee….well, he did get his Bachelor’s degree in Religious studies (woo-hoo) and attendede Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where he dropped out after one year. In July 1999, Huckabee hosted a $500 dollar a plate fundraiser for Rudy Giuliani’s campaign for US Senate in Little Rock. Do you want to know the truth about Huck’s involvement in the Dumond case, read Wikipedia on Huckabee.In 2002, Huckabee ran for Governor and his wife Janet ran for Arkansas Secretary of State. The New York Times reported this set off an “avalanche of criticism.” A Republican State Representative, Jake Files, commented, “‘That’s just a lot of power in one family’s hands”. Mike Huckabee later stated that his wife tried to recruit other Republican candidates willing to run for Secretary of State. But no one else was willing, so she ran herself. Mike Huckabee won his race with 53 percent of the vote, while his wife Janet lost her race by 62% to 38%. Oh my goodness, another husband wife political tag team! On December 26, 2007 the conservative organization Judicial Watch announced that Mike Huckabee was named to its list of Washington’s “Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians” for 2007. I won’t waste any more time on the huckster, as his followers are brainless anyway and will not get it.
In conclusion, FIGURE IT OUT AMERICA!!!! GO MITT ROMNEY!

By: Butcht

Butcht — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:40:56 +0000

Carl,
If we were to get back to fair and balanced,and we allow posts to be made of the quotes,of the leaders and former leaders ,of the LDS Church,Its my belief that we hear some of the quotes,that you won’t hear from,their side,as It could affect how one would Govern,no matter what the claim.

(LDS prophet,president Ezra Taft Benson,address at Brigham Young University,Feb 26,1980)

Mr Benson stated,in reference to Prophets being above Scripture,”The living Prophet is more vital to us than the standard works(Bible,Book of Mormon,etc.)The living Prophetis more important to us than a dead prophet(David,Moses,Isaiah etc.)those who would remove prophets from polotics would take God out of Government

the Bible In Hebrews 1:1,2 states that in the last days,God speaks through His Son….No mention of a Living Prophet
Te authority claimed by the Mormon Church,isthrough an “Aronic Priesthood”,which can not be valid sinc Jesus abolished it when He took its place(Hebrews 7:11-19;8:6-13),and Melchizedek Priesthood which never existed as any operative “priesthood”…If referenced tp Hebrews 7:15-28;9:11-15,it would show us that Jesus is our only HighPriest in the likeness of Melchizedek…He alone holds the priesthood permanentaly
Point being,that the living propht of the Mormon Church is above Scripture and as Mentioned Polotics as well…..
My concern,is that Mr.Romney,being a Bishop,who answers to this Living Prophet,who is above Scripture,which puts Him above everything else,is,bound to His Pophet and His Faith,which in turn would applied to his decisions……Its My belief that when you can put yourself above the word Of God,you are doing the same thing that Lucifer did to get thrown out of Heaven…this is a false Doctrine,if as Christians,we repect the ible as the word of God,and is not needed as a part of our Government….There are many more quotes,and references that don’t coincide with the Bible that could be added here to show the contradictory,differences.However I want to not,get away from the subject matter on the involvement of Government.

The aforementioned quotes are taken from Mormon literature,but the kind you wouldn’t hear,when a Christian vote might be at stake

By: Brad

Brad — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:04:50 +0000

Everyone wants to talk about Mitt’s money and how much he’s had to spend to get the votes, especially Huckabee and McCain. Being fair and balanced, Fox should clarify the record that not only does he have more money than the other candidates, but also that he has RAISED more money than any other Republican candidate to date!

Unfortunately Clinton and Obama have raised more than the Republican candidates by a large margin. For a Republican to win against Hillary or Obama following 8 years of Bush, it’s going to take a man that has raised a lot of money, has a lot of money of his own to add, has an impeccable personal/family life, brings outside change to stereotypical Washington, and has real world business success and consulting experience when the economy is the highest concern nationwide.

McCain may be popular because he was a prisoner of war for nearly 7 years, but read the history about him on Wikipedia… When he returned from Vietnam and his popularity soared, so did his ego and that’s when he decided to write a book and go into politics. He’s been a “career politician” ever since for some 30+ years. Most people don’t know that he was married when he went to war and his 1st wife and kids waited all those years for him to be released and return home. When he did, how did he thank his wife’s devotion? He openly cheated on her numerous times only to quickly leave her and trade some of his fame for someone 17 years younger! Can a guy like that really be anyone’s hero??!! This guy should be our very LAST choice for President.

Go Mitt!!!

By: ljmo

ljmo — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:14:58 +0000

Fox waited almost 1/2 hour for Huckabee to speak, then McCain started his speach before Huckabee was finished. If anyone is to blame for Mitt speaking before McCain finished, it is the Huckabee camp. Nothing has been mentioned about McCain stepping on Huckabee’s speech or why Huckabee was so late with his concession/campaign speech. It’s typical McCain whining, and Fox covering for “The Huck”, Brit Hume’s name for Huckabee.

Congrats, Mitt…

By: l.g.s.

l.g.s. — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:11:50 +0000

huchabee would make a good romney vice president

By: Dianne Payne

Dianne Payne — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:04:13 +0000

I was absolutely elated to see Mitt pull out his “do or die” win in Michigan as was proposed by Fox News. I am very dissapointed with Fox News right now as they seem to want to pick the Republican candidate for us instead of allowing the citizens to pick the right candidate. I get sick and tired of Rox, harping about how much money Mitt has sunk into this campaign, well how about the democrats and the money they are sinking? For Mitt to spend this kind of money it just shows he is determined to be our President and try once and for all to fix Washington, someone has to do it and I think he has the right credentials to see that happen, tough on illegal immigration, long on economic and business skills needed to make our country once again the manufacturing leader of the world! You keep right on going Mitt all the way to the White House.

By: David... Nevada

David... Nevada — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:11:26 +0000

Congrats Mitt….

Nevada Republican.. going to the caucas on this sat. to vote for responsible economics and a stop to Illegal Immigration.
I respect Mac’s military service as I too am a viet vet, however I dont trust him on immigration and economic policy. He’s an insider beholding to Kennedy, Reid and Graham, instead of his constituents.
Harry Reid..ur next to go..and in the crosshairs…

Mitt for responsible economics..

By: Terry S.

Terry S. — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:57:58 +0000

I see that Ron Paul beat both Mr. Thompson and Mr. Giuliani again. He also beat Mr. Giuliani in Iowa and Mr. Thompson in New Hampshire. I’m not a supporter of Mr. Paul but I thought that the “electability” question that was given to him by Mr. Cameron at the last debate was rude, bush (no pun intended) and unprofessional.

Given their dismal showings so far that question would have been equally appropriate for the other two, but Mr. Cameron saw fit to attempt to discredit a candidate who, whether you like him or not (and I don’t particularly), deserves as much respect as any of the other candidate running for president.

I haven’t read Mr. Cameron’s biography but I’m certain his journalism degree must have come from Joe’s Journalism School and Bait Shop. It shows.

By: Chuck in MS

Chuck in MS — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:53:46 +0000

Yes Carl the economy matters to Americans most right now. There are thousands of people being impacted by the sub-prime crisis and losing their homes. Jobs are going abroad because of China’s unfair meddleing with ours and their currancy rates (they finance a large portion of our debt). Unfair trade practices by China and the flood of illegal immigrants has pushed the Jobless rate higher. The taxpayer cost of medical care for illegal immigrants is breaking our health care system

There are serious issues to be fixed and McCain doesn’t have an answer other than to say “the jobs are gone and they are not coming back”. He also proposed a bill giving Amnesty to illegal immigrants. He has done nothing to fix the border situation in his 20+ years as Senator and all of asudden has a revelation during an election year. There is a reason he is widley unpopular among conservatives in his home state and across America. He also is opposed to overturing Roe vs Wade in the short term (his words not mine). He is a valiant war hero but is not the right canidate to lead this country.

Huckabee also is weak on immigration and economic issues. He proposed tuition breaks for illegal immigrants and is a tax and spend Democrat (oops I mean Republican). Fred Thompson hit the nail on head during the debate on Huckabees record. Huckabees only response was “he must be on target becasue he is catching flak” He could not dispute the facts so tryed to charm his way out of trouble.

Fred Thompson is conservative like Romney but has failed ot ignite a following after his brief rise to frontrunner. I think he would make a nice VP canidate on the Romeny ticket (help bring in the southern states).

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:04:43 +0000

I do love that the Romney camp claimed victory just as Senator McCain was about to give his “concession” speech. Seriously, I think it showed a lack of respect and courtesy for his opponent and the American electorate. The camp claims it was a mis-timing, but really, this is American politics and American voters are smarter than that. It’s one of two things, Romney’s camp thinks because he won Michigan it didn’t matter what McCain had to say to his supporters or Romney’s camp thinks McCain is a threat in SC and didn’t want his supporters and the American people to see what McCain had to say.