Mitt Romney and Mormonism - Page 9

Snowflake · 12-07-2007, 10:44 AM

My Aunt Sophie goes by the name Bunny.

Pirate Bill · 12-07-2007, 10:49 AM

My paternal grandfather was nicknamed "Grumpy." My maternal grandfather was nicknamed "Poopy." Both of these nicknames came from some grandchild or grandchildren that couldn't say "grandpa."

I have a niece who calls me "Duncle."

tracilicious · 12-07-2007, 10:55 AM

I'm going to be in the minority here and say that I pretty much decided he wasn't a candidate for my vote the instant I found out he was Mormon. I agree with others here that most of the Mormon's I've known have been really swell people (and, living in AZ, I've known quite a few). But having spent so many years in a cult, I'm just not willing to vote for a member of what I consider to be another cult.

And yes, I think all religions are cultish in some ways, but in all the cult psychology research I've been doing, Mormons and JW's are the only mainstream religions discussed. The level of mind control is so much higher than most Catholics, Baptists, whatever. That and the fact that Mormon's consider themselves the "true faith" like JW's, I just wouldn't trust that he wouldn't be pushing a religious agenda in govt.

Now there are varying degrees of fundamentalism in Mormonism, and there are some for which it's more of a social/business thing, if I got that vibe from Romney then maybe it wouldn't be an issue. Or if I agreed with his politics then maybe I could get over the religion thing. But as it stands, he's Republican and Mormon, and I just don't want to use my first presidential vote on that combination.

JWBear · 12-07-2007, 10:56 AM

Getting back to presidential names….

We have had:

6 James
4 Johns
4 Williams
3 Georges
2 Andrews
2 Franklins

1 each of the following:

Abraham
Benjamin
Calvin
Chester
Dwight
Gerald
Grover
Harry
Herbert
Lyndon
Martin
Millard
Richard
Ronald
Rutherford
Theodore
Thomas
Ulysses
Warren
Woodrow
Zachary

katiesue · 12-07-2007, 11:33 AM

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 · 12-07-2007, 11:34 AM

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 · 12-07-2007, 11:38 AM

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

Kevy Baby · 12-07-2007, 12:05 PM

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 · 12-07-2007, 12:51 PM

Zero. There's an esteem builder.

3894 · 12-07-2007, 01:30 PM

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

12-07-2007, 10:44 AM	#81
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Pirate Bill Quality since 1973 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 473	My paternal grandfather was nicknamed "Grumpy." My maternal grandfather was nicknamed "Poopy." Both of these nicknames came from some grandchild or grandchildren that couldn't say "grandpa." I have a niece who calls me "Duncle."
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I'm going to be in the minority here and say that I pretty much decided he wasn't a candidate for my vote the instant I found out he was Mormon. I agree with others here that most of the Mormon's I've known have been really swell people (and, living in AZ, I've known quite a few). But having spent so many years in a cult, I'm just not willing to vote for a member of what I consider to be another cult. And yes, I think all religions are cultish in some ways, but in all the cult psychology research I've been doing, Mormons and JW's are the only mainstream religions discussed. The level of mind control is so much higher than most Catholics, Baptists, whatever. That and the fact that Mormon's consider themselves the "true faith" like JW's, I just wouldn't trust that he wouldn't be pushing a religious agenda in govt. Now there are varying degrees of fundamentalism in Mormonism, and there are some for which it's more of a social/business thing, if I got that vibe from Romney then maybe it wouldn't be an issue. Or if I agreed with his politics then maybe I could get over the religion thing. But as it stands, he's Republican and Mormon, and I just don't want to use my first presidential vote on that combination. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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12-07-2007, 11:33 AM	#85
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	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. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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12-07-2007, 11:34 AM	#86
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	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.
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12-07-2007, 11:38 AM	#87
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Melford is my middle name and it was my grandfather's first.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	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. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	Zero. There's an esteem builder.
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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	And how about last names, eh? Butts, Willfahrt, and Hooker - all names I've had to read aloud from class lists. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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