DISQUS

aliberalchristian? · 1 year ago

Come on dude, I can't even believe that you brought up the 2 African Americans in the Supreme Court. Nominating a black person to the Supreme Court is a whole lot different than being good with a black man running the county.

MJT · 1 year ago

I love when Liberals bring in race to this issue. If it's ok for the black population to vote for Obama just because he is black, then it should be ok for the white population to vote McCain just because he is white. But for some reason the white person becomes the bigot and the black person is standing up for his race. I would say that's a contraditive moral relativist mentality, but that's no new news.

Agnostic Conservative · 1 year ago

Ok, let's be rational adults. Yes there is a small portion of the population that will never vote for a black man. There is also a small portion of the population that will never vote period. There is also a small portion of the population that thinks that the government remotely flew planes into the world trade center. The point of that little exercise is that what the MAJORITY of the population will vote for is substance, regardless if it is real or contrived. So please do not buy into this BS that Republicans are going to try and make you fear the black man. In actuality we Republicans are going to try and make you imagine what living in a world of $10.00 gasoline, rationed healthcare, a 65% tax hike, weak foreign policy, open borders, etc etc.
Oh yeah just so everybody is clear.... the Politicians make policy, The Supreme Court Makes LAW!!!! It is just plain ignorant to say that: "Nominating a black person to the Supreme Court is a whole lot different than being good with a black man running the county." Oh yeah and its COUNTRY not county!!

proud2bApatriot · 1 year ago

Is it really different? Allow me to offer a quick history lesson for aliberalchristian? to demonstrate why it is completely relevant to bring up the African American Supreme Court Associate Justices. Hopefully, the facts will demonstrate the critical role the Supreme Court plays in the 3 branches of government (that's right, there's 3 branches of the U.S. government...and there's checks and balances...we'll get to that another day).
The most important decision ever made by the Supreme Court was the Dred Scott case, which was decided before the Civil War. In that case, the Court ruled that a person who was a slave in Missouri but had traveled to a free state to obtain his freedom was still a slave. The Dred Scott case was one of the contributing factors to the Civil War, and was overturned by the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution.
Another important case was Marbury v. Madison, a case which stated that the Supreme Court had the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional. This power, known as "judicial review", gives the Court the authority to invalidate any law that it finds unconstitutional.
Other important Supreme Court cases in the twentieth century were Brown v. Board of Education, which stated that the Constitution required racial integration in the nation's schools, Miranda v. Arizona, which stated that police must inform arrestees of their Constitutional rights, Roe v. Wade, which stated that a Texas abortion law was unconstitutional.
I'd say that you better pay VERY CLOSE ATTENTION to whom you vote for President. Supreme Court Justices are appointed to the Court by the President of the United States. The President can appoint a judge to the Supreme Court every time a vacancy occurs. Because Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life, a vacancy can only occur through the death, resignation, retirement, or impeachment of a sitting justice.
Once again, the Reluctant Republican has highlighted the validity and rationale fueling American conservatism.

aliberalchristian? · 1 year ago

MJT, The difference is that black people will tell you they are voting for Obama because he is black, not pretending that race ISN'T an issue.

aliberalchristian? · 1 year ago

Fellas, you're missing my point. The simple fact that you scolded me on not capitalizing country proves my point. I didn't say the Supreme Court doesn't matter. What I said is that the fact that our president could be black is a bigger deal than that of the Supreme Court. Stop quoting stuff from other peoples blogs and tell me what YOU believe. I don't need a lesson on gov't or history. So far you two haven't said anything about what you really think. To say that "you better pay VERY CLOSE ATTENTION to whom you vote for president", Really?? Stop with the lessons on gov't and history and say what you feel.

Brad Moser · 1 year ago

Tip of the cap to the creator of the website, very impressive!! I've been reading these posts and get all fired up and want to leave an extremely educated paragraph, but I would be quoting people or getting information from the internet, history book, media or one of the same sources that WE ALL get our information from. However, I do know what I believe as a true Christian, and I'm going to vote off of those beliefs, morals and ethics. What I like about this site is that it just comes out and says that McCain isn't the ideal Republican, and I'm completely on board with that, but he's the best option. I think the core of true Conservative beliefs on moral and ethical issues, more closely mirror my Christian faith. I may not live as a perfect Christian,and believe me I'm as big of a screw up as it comes, however when it comes to my overall beliefs and morals, I strive to be unwavering with my Faith. Again, I don't think McCain is the ideal Republican, but I'm voting based on my Christ believing beliefs. I say all that because beside all of the other areas that I could ramble on and on about where I disagree, more importantly my question to AliberalChristian is, what is it about Obama or Liberals that reflect a true Christian Faith?

Agnostic Conservative · 1 year ago

OK... Here is what I really feel. I want a commander and chief/ president that will have the experience to deal with the climate of today. Meaning I am voting for the person who is not going to weaken our country by meeting, without preconditions, with people who want us DEAD. I am also going to vote for the candidate who can, at the very least, say that we need to become energy independent. On that subject I recently saw that Obama is now saying that drilling for oil is a "gimmick". You have to be kidding me, we are least 30 years away from a viable and affordable alternate energy source. There are wild reports out there that says we will not see any refined gas at our pumps for 30 years. Other reports say we can have it in as little as 1 year. That is not even mentioning how many other every day products we use that contain petroleum byproducts. Sorry off the point. I am also going to vote for the president who will not penalize success. As a budding small business owner I am terrified of the tax increases I will see if Obama gets into office. Notice, Race, color, or creed, is not once mentioned. Heck I want McCain to select Bobby Jindhal as his VP, why you ask, because he is a qualified conservative leader and guess what... He is from India!!!! I hope that answers your question. Oh yeah and please don't insinuate that I am a biggot, as a Cherokee Indian it is insulting.

aliberalchristian? · 1 year ago

Moser,I'm not sure what you mean about my party choice reflecting my christian beliefs? I am not a registered liberal, nor do I completely agree with what liberals believe. The choice for my name was based on the fact that I'm considered a liberal christian because I'm not a republican. Other than their stance on abortion and gay marriage, which, by the way, McCain hasn't given a clear answer on, how does being a republican reflect your faith? Is it merely the fact that they are conservative? If this race was just about abortion then I would be on board, but its not. Bush is a christian and a republican, he's going to leave office and the abortion issue is still not going to be solved. He is in office and gay people are still getting married. My point is that there is a lot more at stake than the things that reflect my christian faith.

aliberalchristian? · 1 year ago

Agnostic, I see your point. Please know that my intent was not to offend your heritage, my great grandparent are both fully from the Seneca Nation, I meant no disrespect. Good luck in your business.

PhthaloBlue · 1 year ago

Obama's comments, quoted at the beginning, show a very savvy predictive power. He knows full well what the slimy Republican attack machine is up to. Your comment that it is "typical" for "liberals" to bring it up first is preposterous. We who remember the "Swift Boater" and "Willie Horton" slime attacks are fully aware of the fact that there is no depth to which the slime machine of the Republicans will not stoop. It was mere days later that a prominent Republican made this comment: "Obama is like John Kerry with a tan." Here we go. The Republican slime-bag machine is kicking in and testing the waters as to how far they can go. Shameful pigs. Obama was correct.

William · 1 year ago

I love it!!! A true Obama worshipper has showed up to this site. Welcome high priest PhthaloBlue of the crazy Obama hype machine.

PhthaloBlue is a typical liberal. If you think the republicans are slime then your eyes are blackened to the worst rat infested side show union corrupted machine in the US, the Democrat party ran by Big Bosses from Chicago and carpet baggers from New york.

I love that the D's have found this site, finally.

Arnold Thompson · 1 year ago

Republican scum, notably in the Southern States, always use code words. It is almost never in direct words so as to appear polite but it comes off as wicked all the same. They hate everyone not like themselves. It is a fact.

Obama is pre-warning the impressionable of the scare words and associations that will become part of Republican language soon. Just ask John McCain about the slime the Republicans themselves used against him last time he ran for president.

And for those who do not know the history of what I am talking about, you are too ignorant to vote intelligently. They should take your voting registration away. Go read a book idiot. That includes George Bush.

William · 1 year ago

Arnold Thompson, I guess "too ignorant to vote intelligently" is democrat code for everyone in the red states is a stupid hillbilly that needs to go back to his cold beer and foreclosed on shack. Typical liberal mouthwash....vote like me or shut up.

Arnold T · 1 year ago

You have no excuse William, stupidity is a choice numskull. You need to get out of my Country. Idiots are not eligible for Citizenship. I am from Iowa and grew up on a farm. I have the credentials for a hillbilly and I chose to be an intelligent one. Your parents should have forced you to read and study in school or not get supper.

Arnold T · 1 year ago

Oh ya, and all you Southern traitors to the United States of America, get out of my Country. You pledge allegiance to another flag. You are not true Americans, you are traitors.