Thread: Who will you vote for? UPDATED

Who voted for Huckabee?

If you vote for someone, please post.

Since Xox is insistent, I'm the second voter for Huckabee. Don't know who the first is, though.

Why does Obama get his full name posted and Hillary just her first?

I'm assuming Ron Paul's not in the list because even though he's still in it, he hasn't gotten a single delegate.

Dr. Paul has won at least 15 through regular primaries and such, also, delegates don't have to vote for the person that wins their state. Hypothetically Dr. Paul could have every delegate from NY, but because McCain got the popular vote he "gets them" but those are just pointless numbers in the long run. So excluding Dr. Paul from everything is extremely biased.

Originally Posted by Amethyst Star

Since Xox is insistent, I'm the second voter for Huckabee. Don't know who the first is, though.

Are you seriously going to vote for Huckabee?

He seems like a nice enough guy. To bad he's insane.

Does Barrack Obama want Universal Health care?

Yep. His and Hillary's health plans differ only slightly.

Then there's no real choices this election...

Originally Posted by wasup

Are you seriously going to vote for Huckabee?

As a matter of fact, I am. I may not agree with him on everything, but I feel that he is the most trustworthy. For one thing, he was the only Republican who didn't dance around the question of whether or not they believe that the Bible is the Word of God. Regardless how you answer that question, at least he didn't throw out some politically correct jargon like everyone else.

And I don't like politics. In fact, I hate politics. A bunch of people spending their lives trying to figure out what everyone wants to hear in order to put themselves in a position of authority... Wrapping what could be easily taken care of in bureaucracy and nickel-and-diming the heck out of anyone they can... Ignoring basic moral principles in favor of appeasing those who wish to rationalize wrongdoing...

Personally, I'd rather spend my time trying to make a positive difference in the lives of those around me than spend hour upon hour trying to come up with the lesser of two (or four/five) evils... or figuring out who's "good" is "better." I'll do my part politically, but I still don't like politics.

Originally Posted by Amethyst Star

As a matter of fact, I am. I may not agree with him on everything, but I feel that he is the most trustworthy. For one thing, he was the only Republican who didn't dance around the question of whether or not they believe that the Bible is the Word of God. Regardless how you answer that question, at least he didn't throw out some politically correct jargon like everyone else.

And I don't like politics. In fact, I hate politics. A bunch of people spending their lives trying to figure out what everyone wants to hear in order to put themselves in a position of authority... Wrapping what could be easily taken care of in bureaucracy and nickel-and-diming the heck out of anyone they can... Ignoring basic moral principles in favor of appeasing those who wish to rationalize wrongdoing...

Personally, I'd rather spend my time trying to make a positive difference in the lives of those around me than spend hour upon hour trying to come up with the lesser of two (or four/five) evils... or figuring out who's "good" is "better." I'll do my part politically, but I still don't like politics.

So you think the USA should be turned into a theorcracy where the word of the bible is king and the constitution should be adapted so it does not contradict the bible?

Cause thats what Huckabee wants to do.

Wow, whatever happened to Separation of state and Church guys?

I'm sorry, but this makes me slightly angry.

What about it? I am voting because of my religious personal opinion. Just like others are voting for THEIR personal opinions. No matter how much we fight for it there will hardly EVER be a separation between state and church, from a country that was made BASED off religion.

At least I'm being honest that my voting is biased. I'm not trying to be correct and say my vote won't be biased, because it is. By my beliefs though, the last candidate I would ever vote for is Obama, and if I had to vote for him, I simply wouldn't vote at all.

Sad but true..... religion is part of who I am....

-patience

Originally Posted by Xox

Wow, whatever happened to Separation of state and Church guys?

To both Xox and dragonoverlord: Don't twist my words, please.

I respect Huckabee for his genuine faith. He’s willing to state what his beliefs are and not compromise his convictions. Obama and Clinton (and possibly McCain?) profess to be Christians, and it’s not my place to judge whether they are or not as I have not met them personally. Huckabee, however, by his words and history, has shown that he remains true to what he believes even if his beliefs may be considered “unpopular.”

As far as “separation of church and state,” I believe that that means that government will stay out of telling people what to believe and how to worship. That doesn’t mean that elected officials can’t have their own moral opinions based on their religion, but rather they should rather take the time to discuss why they’re making a decision and take in the opinions of others.

A president does not have absolute power (contrary to how some foreigners view the president… SOME, not all). With exceptions spelled out in the Constitution, the President requires the support of Congress and the Judiciary in order to implement policy and pass bills. There are some things I don’t agree upon with Huckabee, but at this point in time, his view of what will make America better is closer to my views than the other candidates.

If Colbert were running, though, I would probably have to think long and hard about switching my vote, though.

EDIT: And to imply that the US is a "secular country" is to say that the US is an "atheistic country", or at least an "agnostic country." By that standard I would have to disagree. It is as religiously diverse as any other country in the world, if not more so.