Mitt Romney and Mormonism

[katiesue]

My grandmother's name was Prudence but we called her "Caudie". My best friends grandmother was "Manu".

Great-great uncle Baker (Bake for short). My grandfathers middle name was Trout. Great Aunt Raghnild. My great grandmother's middle name was Lola - she was no Lola. Some relative was Ivor.

[flippyshark]

Sorry to add to the derail portion of this thread, but I can't help mentioning a name from my own family tree. I had a great-uncle who went by O.B. That's because his folks named him Orange Bud Pickett. Yep, Orange Bud Pickett. I don't know if he ever had it legally changed, but OB is all he ever answered to, and O.B. Pickett is what his grave marker reads.

[Alex]

Melford is my middle name and it was my grandfather's first.

[Kevy Baby]

I see a lot of names of people in their sixties who live in the South. I see some very interesting names. Unfortunately, I cannot post them.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Zero. There's an esteem builder.

[3894]

And how about last names, eh? Butts, Willfahrt, and Hooker - all names I've had to read aloud from class lists.

[Stan4dSteph]

Originally Posted by 3894

And how about last names, eh? Butts, Willfahrt, and Hooker - all names I've had to read aloud from class lists.

I was bored one day at work and started typing naughty words into the global address book. There used to be a guy in another country with the last name, Fvck. And as I looked again just now, there's a guy in India with the last name Sh!t.

[Gemini Cricket]

Akaka always made me laugh.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Only if he's fervent. (And that would be the same disqualifier for any candidate who's fervent about any religious faith.)

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Would you support an atheist for President of the United States?

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

The less religion plays a part in a politicians life, the happier I am with that politician.

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

The more people talk about their religious beliefs the less likely I would vote for them

I didn't expect to like Mitt, but I thought I'd give it a moment and see how the game played out. I don't like many Republican candidates, mostly for their pro-business stance and inclination to benefit the wealthy instead of regular people, and definitely I oppose their social issues.

I initially said "hells yeah" to the thought of an atheist in the White House, but then came across the post talking about fervent anybody being disturbing, and that was even more right.

My big question is if you can step outside of your personal beliefs and do what is best for *all* citizens, many of whom will not be in your religious or spiritual camp. I was willing to gamble on John Kerry, though he's a Catholic ( a religion I can't get behind very well at all) but I thought he could keep religion and politics separate and govern for *all* citizens.

So will I vote for Mitt? Not likely.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

[but I thought he could keep religion and politics separate and govern for *all* citizens.

What exactly does "govern for all citizens" mean?

I disagree with many stances of many politicians. Does this mean they don't govern for me? I don't share the influences that they have had in their lives. Does this mean they don't govern for me?

Elected officials govern for the United States of America. I do not know of one with whom I completely agree.

I've never understood this in terms of the "religious" issue. It would apply to anyone who thinks taxes should be raised for whatever reason, or supports socialized health care. If Hillary is elected, is it valid to say she doesn't govern for me because she will most likely push for both? Who the hell cares what the motivations are. The laws and policies effect us all equally.