Political Insider

By Roy

February 8, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

For those of you who are old enough you may remember republicans like Nelson Rockerfeller and Barry Goldwater. There was a day not too long ago when republicanism meant smaller more efficient government (hence the lower taxes), government staying the hell out of peoples private lives, respecting peoples spirituality when it was other than yours, and taking reponsibilty for ones actions and mistakes; Nixon’s resignation is an example. For the past decade the above types were still around but were overshadowed by the more extremeist types from the moral majority and someone say like the Bob Jones kids. It just may be the republican party is coming full circle and is getting back to its old self of liberty, freedom, and prosperity.

By Jeff

February 8, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

I just watched Dr. Ron Paul’s speech yesterday at CPAC. THAT is a TRUE conservative.

Jim and Bob, how about you write up an entry about THAT speech?

By Copyleft

February 8, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Of course Reed hates McCain. Reed represents the dying religious-extremist faction that controlled the GOP for more than two decades.

Now that a moderate influence is sweeping the country and the radical right is being tossed aside, Reed and his religious whackos are angry. And hurt. And pouting.

It’s a great time to be a REAL American!

By Craig

February 8, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Amen, Roy and copyleft.

By cheap seats

February 8, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Could it be that we are defeating the Taliban in both Afganistan and here at home?

By Jeff

February 8, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

Roy:

McCain is not a ‘liberty, freedom, and prosperity’ conservative.

McCain-FEINGOLD LIMITED freedom.

McCain-KENNEDY LIMITED liberty.

By the truth

February 8, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

copyleft and cheap seats, you marxist morons don’t understand what conservatism is all about. People like W. have ruined conservatism. Had it not been for W’s understanding of islamofascism you would have seen conservatives get angry. We are already angry with him and McCain over immigration. People like you are busy living in a comic book fantasy of fuzzy unicorns. Make fun of Christianity as long as you want but remember that Christianity will be here long after you are gone. Remember what Nietzsche said. “God is dead” but now it is reversed. Nietzsche is dead. Liberals have nothing but despair and pessimism because your lives are full of hate. Yes, Reagan was the truest of conservatism and moderates never got anything accomplished. What the term moderate really means is “whatever the democrats want.”

By Nancy

February 8, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Say what ever yoiu like, but remember if the christian rights stays home on election day you lose and so does America!

By Nancy

February 8, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Say what ever you like, but remember if the christian rights stays home on election day you lose and so does America!

By Nancy

February 8, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Say what ever you like, but remember if the christian rights stays home on election day you lose and so does America!

By Copyleft

February 8, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

Ironic name, “the truth,” since I’ve seen you lie so many times on so many blogs.

I haven’t seen anyone here mocking Christianity—just the nutjobs on the religious right, which have as much in common with Jesus as they do with walnuts.

Their time is done, and both secular and truly Christian Americans breathe a welcome sigh of relief at their demise.

By cheap seats

February 8, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

I don’t support religious extremism in any form because I truly love the principles upon which this country was founded and I believe in democracy.

It doesn’t matter at all which religion any group of extremists embrace - it’s religious extremism whenever you try to force a set of religious beliefs upon a free people.

By the truth

February 8, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Copyleft, You probably know about as much about Christianity as I do about being a suicide bomber. NOTHING! I have no idea what you mean by religious right wing fanatics. The only religious fanatics I can think of are the ones that fly planes in to buildings. What have christians done? If you bring up the crusades then you are retarded. I have no idea what you mean by “lying.” Liberals always use the “liar and nazi” excuse when they themselves are caught. Meaning you! Please tell me who TRUE christians are. Are they the ones that welcome gay marriage and tolerate everyone? Like Catholics and Episcopals?

By Aquagirl

February 8, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Religious Right Wing Fanatic, (n.) 1) A person who thinks the Constitution should be Amended according to their interpretation of God’s wishes; 2) A person who votes for or otherwise supports such a candidate. See Huckabee, Republicans, 700 Club Drones.

By Mike K.

February 8, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Aquagirl,

You forgot the “their” in front of God’s wishes.

By Reality Check

February 8, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Gay marriage? How about divorce?

Why are evangelicals allowed to welcome divorce? Seems to me Jesus had plenty to say on that.

Please we want the truth. Why are their no amendments outlawing divorce?

Why do you evangelicals never bring up divorce? Its in the Bible.

By Aquagirl

February 8, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

It does add accuracy, doesn’t it? Because their God, if he returned to earth today, would vote/think exactly like themselves.

By The truth

February 8, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Aquagirl, Let me get this straight. 700 club is extreme but islam is perfect? Wow, all of you marxist liberals are the nut jobs. Reality Check, yes divorce is a major problem. Who said that evangelicals welcome divorce? You guys are a bunch of nuts. You’re p** because the democrat party is the party of felons, baby killers and communist. I love it when liberals tell christians how to be christians when liberals never read the Bible. Fact is, non of us are perfect but I’d rather be a right wing born again christian than in a self-loathing liberal marxist global warming cult.

By the truth

February 8, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Reality Check, You make some good points about divorce. I have never been to a church that didn’t care about divorce. Divorce is terrible. Divorced women and men should be cared for but divorce should always be a last resort. I love it that you say evangelicals NEVER bring up divorce. Do you go to an evangelical church or are you listening to idiot liberals who have never set foot in a church and therefore make up nonsense?

By JK

February 8, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Wow, RW! I mean, um “the truth!” That was amazing the way you disproved your moniker. YOU are the only person who mentioned Islam on this board today, yet you put the words in Aquagirl’s mouth and demanded that she eat them! Shame shame shame… even for you!

By Aquagirl

February 8, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Thanks, JK, but the only thing I had for lunch was a turkey wrap.

Truth (and that’s a loose term) why did you bring up Islam? Random synapse connection?

And don’t think we didn’t notice your diatribe was constructed for one reason—-to avoid answering the question “why do right-wing nutjobs think we should have Constitutional Amendments or other forms of legal constraints on what they see as select nonbiblical behaviors?”

If you wave around an anti-gay marriage amendment, these crazies will claim if we don’t back it, our Country will collapse. They’ll reject politicians who won’t support laws banning abortion. They’ll be happy to connect religion to politics for their pet peeves.

Yet, a behavior specifically discussed by Jesus, divorce (with remarriage) is never even mentioned for legislation. Where are all these God-fearing folk calling their legislators? Why should we not support Jesus with the law of the land, if that’s what you’re shooting for?

Go ahead, Truth, ‘cause you’ll either answer this question (which would impress me, I’ve never heard a real answer) or you’ll go on a rant and make yourself look stupid. It’s a win-win for me.

By Copyleft

February 8, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

RW/”the lies” specializes in blanket assumptions and absurd extremes. Which is why he’s so angry all the time, especially now that the forces of Christian theocracy are in decline.

By GodHatesTrash

February 8, 2008 7:16 PM | Link to this

If Ralph Reed is a good Christian, then so is SATAN.

He’s a nasty filthy disgusting little mens-room-hanging-around POS. Pure trash.

By GodHatesTrash

February 8, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

Let’s face it - evangelikkkal Christianity is pure unadulterated nonsense, for nonsensical idiots.

By TheRealTruth

February 9, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

What would Jesus do? In more instances than one has time to list, when todays faux christians do exactly the polar opposite of what Jesus would do, I for one contend that they are not true christians.

By Unaffiliated Voter

February 10, 2008 6:54 AM | Link to this

YES, PLEASE feature the Dr. Ron Paul CPAC speech and see how people respond here. GREAT IDEA! Will you guys have the guts to do it?

By NoCountryForOldRuPauls

February 10, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

Ru Paul is nuts. His supporters are even nuttier.