General Political Discussions

nitasmile · nitasmile

I don't quite get this article, is this legal?? Basically the VA GOP wants people to vote to sign a pledge they will vote Republican in the actual presidential race. Somehow I thought there was only one "primary"-- is there a separate Republican and a Democratic Primary?? Yeah, I am bad an...

rayb · rayb

Have you taken an interest in history? If so, what period and what part of the world have you found interesting? I went through a period where I read some rather lengthy books by (I think her name was) Allison Wier about King Henry the XIIIth, Queen Elizabeth, the 100 year war, etc... I thought that perio...

rayb · rayb

http://cameron.blogs.foxnews.com/2007/11/20/rudy-defends-obamas-discussion-of-previous-drug-habits/

Pt314 · Pt314

There has been a lot of talk recently (including this forum) on people saying they cannot vote for somebody under any circumstances for their position on abortion, the person is a mormon, they aren't electable, they don't follow my position on the constitution ... People respond by saying that winn...

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

HILLARY CLINTON LIBRARY CARD Funny sarcasm? Fact based concern? Or just good ole fashioned mud-slinging? Probably a little bit of all the above...

salesortonscom · salesortonscom

Nice!

salesortonscom · salesortonscom

I'm surprised that Fred picked up this endorsement. I've been dissapointed in his lackluster performance so far and had pinned my hopes on him being more aggressive in going after the other candidates. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,310778,00.html

mirkwood · mirkwood

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Pt314 · Pt314

Tomorrow here in Utah the whole voucher program will be on the ballet. Things have gotten pretty crazy here, with both sides pouring over $7 million into ads and such. Those in favor (like myself) feel that it reinforces the idea that it is parents, and not the state that are responsible for educating t...

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

Fred Thompson Defends Campaign Adviser With Criminal Record Wouldn't one be advisable for anyone who is going to work on a presidential candidate's campaign at that high a level? Who cares if your friend is successful and,...

Mahonri · Mahonri

I'm up next to read it... sweetie is just finishing it up. (The autobiography of Judge Clarence Thomas) We REALLY do need to keep Hillary out of the White House simply to keep the Supreme Court clean. If anyone but Romney is the Republican nominee, I'll be voting 3rd party... even though folks te...

LoudmouthMormon · LoudmouthMormon

Ok, this is about the funniest thing I've seen all month. Go here, and watch the one named "Nascar Tips For Democrats" http://www.travisandjonathan.com/RedStateUpdate -- Edited by LoudmouthMormon at 13:11, 2007-10-17 -- Edited by LoudmouthMormon at 13:12, 2007-10-17

arbilad · arbilad

It seems that the UK's socialized healthcare system is so incredibly wonderful that people are, in record numbers, flying to other countries and paying out of pocket to get medical work done. They do this for two reasons. They want to get the operation done sooner than if they had to wait in line. Also,...

LoudmouthMormon · LoudmouthMormon

My wife is friends with a lady, her hubby is currently in Iraq. He made the news, and they're all excited about it. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123073530 Perhaps not the most interesting story, but hey, we got excited about it. LM

beefche · beefche

There is a big debate here in Indiana regarding property taxes and income taxes (some people's property taxes increased by more than 200%). Our state is arguing over who should be taxed, how much, etc. and I keep thinking that if 10% is good enough for the Lord, why can't these people deal with a flat ta...

palmon · palmon

I saw him on Glenn Beck friday. Pretty impressive.

rayb · rayb

Just curious... -- Edited by rayb at 16:33, 2007-10-15

fear of shiz · fear of shiz

By any normal ethical standard, the coalition's current project in Iraq is a just one. Britain, America and Iraq's other allies are there as the guests of an elected government given a huge mandate by Iraqi voters under a legitimate constitution. The UN approved the coalition's role in May 2003, and...

rayb · rayb

what makes gold valuable? why do people want to possess gold? If you had a lot of gold what would you do with it? --Ray

Pt314 · Pt314

I remember finding a book while I was sorting books in a Desert Industries (service project). I was reminded about it while reading some of lundbaek's posts. It was called The Elders of Israel and the Constitution written by Jerome Horowitz. I found it very interesting, and in trying to find somethin...

fear of shiz · fear of shiz

Article here An excerpt: It is the same argument that Barry Goldwater made so many years ago, when he told the conservatives of his time to grow up politically and not always threaten to walk off with the ball when they didn't like every play their team called. Only a supreme dictator can get everything...

LoudmouthMormon · LoudmouthMormon

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_7133913 "In the past years we've had some very prominent members of the church, like Ezra Taft Benson, who are really right-wing people. Members of the church are obedient and followers in the true sense of the word, but these people have taken members of the church...

Pt314 · Pt314

link "Look," she said, the chicken breast on her plate untouched. "I had, for five months, people sitting outside my home, going into my garden in San Francisco, angering neighbors, hanging their clothes from trees, building all kinds of things -- Buddhas? I don't know what they we...

Jen · Jen

e.g., dividing the right wing vote, thus giving the left wing a wider margin for winning? Sorry if this has already been discussed.

rayb · rayb

I'm sorry but this has to be the funniest thing I've seen in a long time... and yet very sad... and yet perfectly in keeping with the Spongebobian way of stuff... This one's dedicated to Cat. Hey Cat, how'd the scout meeting go? (Email me!) --...

arbilad · arbilad

I think I've asked this question before in another poll, but the question came up again in my "which republican would you not vote for" poll. So I'm beginning a new poll on the question. So, in a hypothetical lineup between the worst possible (in your opinion) democratic candidate and wors...

Cat Herder · Cat Herder

Governor, lawmakers face job threats How budget deal will affect you Michigan's budget crisis I tried to start a big post on what came down here in the wee hours of Monday morning in Michigan a couple days ago, but apparently, the post didn't take. I know this probably wouldn't affect any of you directl...

MegaMatt · MegaMatt

So my official political stance on my facebook is and has been "Apathetic" since I started my account when I came home from my mission. But since then I've known in the back of my mind that it's important to have an opinion. At least enough of an opinion to make an infromed decision about votin...

arbilad · arbilad

According to this article, most "carbon offset" payments really are a very small portion of the budget of a greenhouse gas reducing project, such as a windfarm. But after making their token contribution, they claim 100% of the projected greenhouse gas reductions. So, in other words, it...

palmon · palmon

Talk about a gaffe on the Today Show "So there's no doubt that we've seen some measured progress in Anbar province, primarily because the Sunni tribal leaders made a political decision there that they would work with the coalition forces.We've seen a very modest reduction of violence in Baghd...

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	GOP Primary is this legal? (Preview) I don't quite get this article, is this legal?? Basically the VA GOP wants people to vote to sign a pledge they will vote Republican in the actual presidential race. Somehow I thought there was only one "primary"-- is there a separate Republican and a Democratic Primary?? Yeah, I am bad an...	nitasmile	3	305	Nov 30, 2007 by Randy
	students of history? (Preview) Have you taken an interest in history? If so, what period and what part of the world have you found interesting? I went through a period where I read some rather lengthy books by (I think her name was) Allison Wier about King Henry the XIIIth, Queen Elizabeth, the 100 year war, etc... I thought that perio...	rayb	10	485	Nov 30, 2007 by Organist
	Public Confessionals or Role Model Leadership (Preview) http://cameron.blogs.foxnews.com/2007/11/20/rudy-defends-obamas-discussion-of-previous-drug-habits/	rayb	9	348	Nov 22, 2007 by rayb
	What is crucial in a candidate? (Preview) There has been a lot of talk recently (including this forum) on people saying they cannot vote for somebody under any circumstances for their position on abortion, the person is a mormon, they aren't electable, they don't follow my position on the constitution ... People respond by saying that winn...	Pt314	19	894	Nov 15, 2007 by PollyAnna
	HILLARY CLINTON LIBRARY CARD (Preview) HILLARY CLINTON LIBRARY CARD Funny sarcasm? Fact based concern? Or just good ole fashioned mud-slinging? Probably a little bit of all the above...	Cat Herder	4	327	Nov 15, 2007 by rayb
	John McCains Mom Blames Mormons For SLC Games Corruption (Preview) Nice!	salesortonscom	23	616	Nov 15, 2007 by rayb
	Fred gets key endorsement. (Preview) I'm surprised that Fred picked up this endorsement. I've been dissapointed in his lackluster performance so far and had pinned my hopes on him being more aggressive in going after the other candidates. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,310778,00.html	salesortonscom	3	305	Nov 14, 2007 by Pt314
	Huckabee article (Preview) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------	mirkwood	6	352	Nov 12, 2007 by Pt314
	School Choice (Preview) Tomorrow here in Utah the whole voucher program will be on the ballet. Things have gotten pretty crazy here, with both sides pouring over $7 million into ads and such. Those in favor (like myself) feel that it reinforces the idea that it is parents, and not the state that are responsible for educating t...	Pt314	39	584	Nov 8, 2007 by Roper
	Hey Fred, ever heard of background checks? (Preview) Fred Thompson Defends Campaign Adviser With Criminal Record Wouldn't one be advisable for anyone who is going to work on a presidential candidate's campaign at that high a level? Who cares if your friend is successful and,...	Cat Herder	11	480	Nov 6, 2007 by Cat Herder
	"My Grandfather's Son" (Preview) I'm up next to read it... sweetie is just finishing it up. (The autobiography of Judge Clarence Thomas) We REALLY do need to keep Hillary out of the White House simply to keep the Supreme Court clean. If anyone but Romney is the Republican nominee, I'll be voting 3rd party... even though folks te...	Mahonri	5	427	Nov 5, 2007 by Mahonri
	Democrat vs Republican (Preview) Ok, this is about the funniest thing I've seen all month. Go here, and watch the one named "Nascar Tips For Democrats" http://www.travisandjonathan.com/RedStateUpdate -- Edited by LoudmouthMormon at 13:11, 2007-10-17 -- Edited by LoudmouthMormon at 13:12, 2007-10-17	LoudmouthMormon	9	421	Nov 1, 2007 by Mahonri
	The Uk's wonderful socialized healthcare (Preview) It seems that the UK's socialized healthcare system is so incredibly wonderful that people are, in record numbers, flying to other countries and paying out of pocket to get medical work done. They do this for two reasons. They want to get the operation done sooner than if they had to wait in line. Also,...	arbilad	20	425	Nov 1, 2007 by Poncho29
	Buddy in Iraq (Preview) My wife is friends with a lady, her hubby is currently in Iraq. He made the news, and they're all excited about it. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123073530 Perhaps not the most interesting story, but hey, we got excited about it. LM	LoudmouthMormon	3	303	Oct 29, 2007 by glumirk
	Taxes (Preview) There is a big debate here in Indiana regarding property taxes and income taxes (some people's property taxes increased by more than 200%). Our state is arguing over who should be taxed, how much, etc. and I keep thinking that if 10% is good enough for the Lord, why can't these people deal with a flat ta...	beefche	28	485	Oct 27, 2007 by rayb
	Huckabee (Preview) I saw him on Glenn Beck friday. Pretty impressive.	palmon	21	477	Oct 24, 2007 by rayb
	stupid thing's busted... (Preview) Just curious... -- Edited by rayb at 16:33, 2007-10-15	rayb	12	400	Oct 16, 2007 by salesortonscom
	We won the War, and nobody noticed (Preview) By any normal ethical standard, the coalition's current project in Iraq is a just one. Britain, America and Iraq's other allies are there as the guests of an elected government given a huge mandate by Iraqi voters under a legitimate constitution. The UN approved the coalition's role in May 2003, and...	fear of shiz	12	407	Oct 16, 2007 by LoudmouthMormon
	Gold (Preview) what makes gold valuable? why do people want to possess gold? If you had a lot of gold what would you do with it? --Ray	rayb	15	486	Oct 14, 2007 by Cocobeem
	The Elders of Israel and the Constitution (Preview) I remember finding a book while I was sorting books in a Desert Industries (service project). I was reminded about it while reading some of lundbaek's posts. It was called The Elders of Israel and the Constitution written by Jerome Horowitz. I found it very interesting, and in trying to find somethin...	Pt314	5	405	Oct 12, 2007 by Cocobeem
	A good article on my favorite dead horse (Preview) Article here An excerpt: It is the same argument that Barry Goldwater made so many years ago, when he told the conservatives of his time to grow up politically and not always threaten to walk off with the ball when they didn't like every play their team called. Only a supreme dictator can get everything...	fear of shiz	12	401	Oct 12, 2007 by Mahonri
	Harry Reid talks smack about Ezra Taft Benson (Preview) http://www.sltrib.com/ci_7133913 "In the past years we've had some very prominent members of the church, like Ezra Taft Benson, who are really right-wing people. Members of the church are obedient and followers in the true sense of the word, but these people have taken members of the church...	LoudmouthMormon	26	816	Oct 11, 2007 by Cocobeem
	Nancy Peloci Can't Stand Protesters (Preview) link "Look," she said, the chicken breast on her plate untouched. "I had, for five months, people sitting outside my home, going into my garden in San Francisco, angering neighbors, hanging their clothes from trees, building all kinds of things -- Buddhas? I don't know what they we...	Pt314	2	306	Oct 10, 2007 by LoudmouthMormon
	Is Ron Paul the Ross Perot of 2008? (Preview) e.g., dividing the right wing vote, thus giving the left wing a wider margin for winning? Sorry if this has already been discussed.	Jen	16	491	Oct 10, 2007 by TitusTodd
	Chinese SpongeBob Squarepants (Preview) I'm sorry but this has to be the funniest thing I've seen in a long time... and yet very sad... and yet perfectly in keeping with the Spongebobian way of stuff... This one's dedicated to Cat. Hey Cat, how'd the scout meeting go? (Email me!) --...	rayb	5	314	Oct 10, 2007 by Cat Herder
	Worst case election (Preview) I think I've asked this question before in another poll, but the question came up again in my "which republican would you not vote for" poll. So I'm beginning a new poll on the question. So, in a hypothetical lineup between the worst possible (in your opinion) democratic candidate and wors...	arbilad	12	372	Oct 9, 2007 by rayb
	Governor, lawmakers face job threats (Preview) Governor, lawmakers face job threats How budget deal will affect you Michigan's budget crisis I tried to start a big post on what came down here in the wee hours of Monday morning in Michigan a couple days ago, but apparently, the post didn't take. I know this probably wouldn't affect any of you directl...	Cat Herder	4	320	Oct 4, 2007 by salesortonscom
	My quest for politcal views (Preview) So my official political stance on my facebook is and has been "Apathetic" since I started my account when I came home from my mission. But since then I've known in the back of my mind that it's important to have an opinion. At least enough of an opinion to make an infromed decision about votin...	MegaMatt	33	717	Oct 1, 2007 by zealia
	"Carbon offsets" don't really work (Preview) According to this article, most "carbon offset" payments really are a very small portion of the budget of a greenhouse gas reducing project, such as a windfarm. But after making their token contribution, they claim 100% of the projected greenhouse gas reductions. So, in other words, it...	arbilad	7	439	Sep 24, 2007 by MegaMatt
	Obama, Obama, Obama (Preview) Talk about a gaffe on the Today Show "So there's no doubt that we've seen some measured progress in Anbar province, primarily because the Sunni tribal leaders made a political decision there that they would work with the coalition forces.We've seen a very modest reduction of violence in Baghd...	palmon	1	336	Sep 13, 2007 by rayb
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