Great Choice Randy!! I'm an evangelical Christian and I'm convinced that Romney is the best overall choice by far. He's the best choice for our party, nation, and for conservatism. I don't think you'll regret your vote.
On to Super Tuesday!
Randy
· 1 year ago
Thank you Dan.
Dwayne
· 1 year ago
Randy, Dan...
I am glad that you both voted according to your consciences. I, however, do not share your conviction that Romney is the best choice for "our party, nation, and for conservatism." Despite his claims, he is by no means the heir apparent of the Reagan legacy. The only true conservative, Fred Thompson, has left the race. He obviously lacked a real vision and the prerequisite 'fire in the belly' necessary for presidential politics.
Sadly, I don't share your enthusiasm for Governor Romney. Watching and listening to him, I get the same slimy feeling I got when watching 'Slick Willy' in '92. If he is the nominee, I am not sure what options there are for me.
Thankfully, God is sovereign and as the hymn goes...'holy is will abideth.'
Dwayne
Mike E
· 1 year ago
Well, looks like McCain took it. I have to say that I'm disappointed! But Romney is my number two.
Randy
· 1 year ago
Hi Dwayne. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and I shared your conundrum until last night. I can't say I've gone out and take up cheerleading for the Romney campaign but I am good with my vote today. I am feeling more comfortable with him as I listen more deeply but I understand what you are saying. He is polished, he doesn't have a long track record of all three conservative legs of the "Reagan" approach.
I would disagree with you on the slick willy thing. Even when I was not for Romney I never thought of him in those terms.
I was about to go back to Thompson (he was my choice before Huckabee) but the very next day he dropped out!
Dwayne, I completely agree with you on God being Sovereign. He even used "unbelievers" to bless his people so I think you will know what your options are and they very well could be different convictions than mine. This primary stuff will be over in a blink of the eye and we have much more important things to be concerned with (the Gospel.)
Dan, who commented earlier, has been a supporter of Romney far longer than my not yet 24 hour endorsement :). He might be able to explain his support for Romney than I could.
Thanks again Dwayne.
Randy
· 1 year ago
Mike... I am so glad Romney is your number 2 to endorse. The Mensley endorsement is a high prize.
Yes, indeedy :)
Randy
· 1 year ago
Giuliani is going to drop out and endorse McCain tomorrow.
Oy.
Steve
· 1 year ago
I think I voted for Buchanan by mistake.
Steve
· 1 year ago
BTW, I'm in Orlando.
Randy
· 1 year ago
Steve ::: laughing ::: I bet you probably did. I think the weather got nicer just for you. Have a great time roller-coastering around Central Florida. Scream like a two year old little girl on The Hulk at Universal and they will mistake you for me.
Just ask Mensley.
Dan
· 1 year ago
Great Choice Randy!! I'm an evangelical Christian and I'm convinced that Romney is the best overall choice by far. He's the best choice for our party, nation, and for conservatism. I don't think you'll regret your vote. On to Super Tuesday!
Randy
· 1 year ago
Thank you Dan.
Dwayne
· 1 year ago
Randy, Dan... I am glad that you both voted according to your consciences. I, however, do not share your conviction that Romney is the best choice for "our party, nation, and for conservatism." Despite his claims, he is by no means the heir apparent of the Reagan legacy. The only true conservative, Fred Thompson, has left the race. He obviously lacked a real vision and the prerequisite 'fire in the belly' necessary for presidential politics. Sadly, I don't share your enthusiasm for Governor Romney. Watching and listening to him, I get the same slimy feeling I got when watching 'Slick Willy' in '92. If he is the nominee, I am not sure what options there are for me. Thankfully, God is sovereign and as the hymn goes...'holy is will abideth.' Dwayne
Mike E
· 1 year ago
Well, looks like McCain took it. I have to say that I'm disappointed! But Romney is my number two.
Randy
· 1 year ago
Hi Dwayne. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and I shared your conundrum until last night. I can't say I've gone out and take up cheerleading for the Romney campaign but I am good with my vote today. I am feeling more comfortable with him as I listen more deeply but I understand what you are saying. He is polished, he doesn't have a long track record of all three conservative legs of the "Reagan" approach. I would disagree with you on the slick willy thing. Even when I was not for Romney I never thought of him in those terms. I was about to go back to Thompson (he was my choice before Huckabee) but the very next day he dropped out! Dwayne, I completely agree with you on God being Sovereign. He even used "unbelievers" to bless his people so I think you will know what your options are and they very well could be different convictions than mine. This primary stuff will be over in a blink of the eye and we have much more important things to be concerned with (the Gospel.) Dan, who commented earlier, has been a supporter of Romney far longer than my not yet 24 hour endorsement :). He might be able to explain his support for Romney than I could. Thanks again Dwayne.
Randy
· 1 year ago
Mike... I am so glad Romney is your number 2 to endorse. The Mensley endorsement is a high prize. Yes, indeedy :)
Randy
· 1 year ago
Giuliani is going to drop out and endorse McCain tomorrow. Oy.
Steve
· 1 year ago
I think I voted for Buchanan by mistake.
Steve
· 1 year ago
BTW, I'm in Orlando.
Randy
· 1 year ago
Steve ::: laughing ::: I bet you probably did. I think the weather got nicer just for you. Have a great time roller-coastering around Central Florida. Scream like a two year old little girl on The Hulk at Universal and they will mistake you for me. Just ask Mensley.
Alan Chambers
· 1 year ago
John McCain is the only one who can beat Mrs. Clinton, thus I voted for John McCain. He isn't perfect, but I believe that he will keep our nation safe. Too, I have a sneaking suspicion that he will ask someone I truly respect to be his Veep. This is an interesting election, though.
Amy
· 1 year ago
I agree with you Alan a 100%. I believe John McCain is the best pick for Presidency.
Alan Chambers
· 1 year ago
John McCain is the only one who can beat Mrs. Clinton, thus I voted for John McCain. He isn't perfect, but I believe that he will keep our nation safe. Too, I have a sneaking suspicion that he will ask someone I truly respect to be his Veep. This is an interesting election, though.
Brandon
· 1 year ago
Randy, you said: "It is up to the church to step up its apologetics and start serving instead of arguing more. The President can only do so much and I believe too many Christians are only relying on public policy battles and not actually relating to the people we interact with on a more personal level.
I can hear some of the people I know questioning my salvation. I can hear others calling me an “evan-jellyfish” (having no spine.) But what I have heard from close friends and leaders I deeply respect is that we have to respect each others individual choices and come together once the nominee has been picked. I agree."
I agree with you completely, Randy. All the above is sort of why I believe the Republican party is going to move more to a moderate/conservative stance. People are tired of the one-sided, far right extremism.
I'll also agree with Alan and Amy. I think McCain is the Rep's best hope for beating any Democrat. I'm actually rooting for a McCain/Huckabee ticket. But whoever becomes VP, I'd say it'll probably be a strong religious conservative to help balance the ticket and hold the Republican base together.
No offense to Romney though. Or to you for having voted for him. Everybody makes mistakes. :-)
Amy
· 1 year ago
I agree with you Alan a 100%. I believe John McCain is the best pick for Presidency.
Brandon
· 1 year ago
Randy, you said: "It is up to the church to step up its apologetics and start serving instead of arguing more. The President can only do so much and I believe too many Christians are only relying on public policy battles and not actually relating to the people we interact with on a more personal level. I can hear some of the people I know questioning my salvation. I can hear others calling me an “evan-jellyfish†(having no spine.) But what I have heard from close friends and leaders I deeply respect is that we have to respect each others individual choices and come together once the nominee has been picked. I agree." I agree with you completely, Randy. All the above is sort of why I believe the Republican party is going to move more to a moderate/conservative stance. People are tired of the one-sided, far right extremism. I'll also agree with Alan and Amy. I think McCain is the Rep's best hope for beating any Democrat. I'm actually rooting for a McCain/Huckabee ticket. But whoever becomes VP, I'd say it'll probably be a strong religious conservative to help balance the ticket and hold the Republican base together. No offense to Romney though. Or to you for having voted for him. Everybody makes mistakes. :-)
Sonja
· 1 year ago
You wrote "I want the culture war to change or even end..."
Can you explain what you mean by that? What change are you looking for? How do you envision an end to the culture war?
Randy
· 1 year ago
Well, I want a President who can transcend the culture war to unite us on other issues. If I knew how to end it altogether I guess I would be running for President.
In the grand scheme, I see two sides locked in overworn talking points that blind and don't reflect reality. I think both sides are complacent and believe that somehow public and social debates are the end all of everything. I think they are important but we need to move beyond that because real life already has.
The culture war only wounds, what I am looking for is honest civil disagreement that actually leads to more understanding for both sides.
I could write a book on that but I will let this stand for now. Thanks for your comment Sonja.
Randy
· 1 year ago
Alan, Brandon and Amy I hear you but at the same time... McCain is very liberal on different issues. Some of the conservative pundits are hopping mad about what happened. Conservative bloggers are fuming ... there are a LOT of people who don't trust McCain at all.
I don't know what to think anymore and am getting tired of the whole process. I don't think it is fair to all the citizens and candidates for us to have staggered primaries like this.
Brandon
· 1 year ago
Yeah, you're probably right. The thing I see about McCain is just that he seems to be willing to work with people of opposing opinions to come to a consensus on issues that otherwise wouldn't be worked out. But I do think he leans a lot more to the right than to the left. He's a moderate/conservative, so to speak.
I'll definitely agree with that last point you made. Why in the world do the primaries have to be staggered this way? It'd be so much better if they'd just have all the states vote on the same day like in the general election. At least that way, everybody's vote would make a difference. I live in KY and by time we'll get to vote most of the candidates will have already dropped out. That's how it usually is.
Randy
· 1 year ago
I don't know the history of why the primaries are staggered like they are but competitiveness among the states might work against having a national primary date. I hope that changes because the only people profiting from this are the mainstream media. The rest of us are going crazy.
I definitely agree that McCain leans to the right but he is "leaning" not standing ;). That said, I would vote for him before I would stay home or vote for Hillary or Obama.
Sonja
· 1 year ago
You wrote "I want the culture war to change or even end..." Can you explain what you mean by that? What change are you looking for? How do you envision an end to the culture war?
Randy
· 1 year ago
Hey Brandon, I am testing this new comment feature of being able to comment to each other's comment. I hope it works :)
Randy
· 1 year ago
It worked!
Randy
· 1 year ago
Actually ... the threaded comments only worked in Firefox and not internet explorer. I turned them off :(
Randy
· 1 year ago
Well, I want a President who can transcend the culture war to unite us on other issues. If I knew how to end it altogether I guess I would be running for President. In the grand scheme, I see two sides locked in overworn talking points that blind and don't reflect reality. I think both sides are complacent and believe that somehow public and social debates are the end all of everything. I think they are important but we need to move beyond that because real life already has. The culture war only wounds, what I am looking for is honest civil disagreement that actually leads to more understanding for both sides. I could write a book on that but I will let this stand for now. Thanks for your comment Sonja.
Randy
· 1 year ago
Alan, Brandon and Amy I hear you but at the same time... McCain is very liberal on different issues. Some of the conservative pundits are hopping mad about what happened. Conservative bloggers are fuming ... there are a LOT of people who don't trust McCain at all. I don't know what to think anymore and am getting tired of the whole process. I don't think it is fair to all the citizens and candidates for us to have staggered primaries like this.
Brandon
· 1 year ago
Yeah, you're probably right. The thing I see about McCain is just that he seems to be willing to work with people of opposing opinions to come to a consensus on issues that otherwise wouldn't be worked out. But I do think he leans a lot more to the right than to the left. He's a moderate/conservative, so to speak. I'll definitely agree with that last point you made. Why in the world do the primaries have to be staggered this way? It'd be so much better if they'd just have all the states vote on the same day like in the general election. At least that way, everybody's vote would make a difference. I live in KY and by time we'll get to vote most of the candidates will have already dropped out. That's how it usually is.
Randy
· 1 year ago
I don't know the history of why the primaries are staggered like they are but competitiveness among the states might work against having a national primary date. I hope that changes because the only people profiting from this are the mainstream media. The rest of us are going crazy. I definitely agree that McCain leans to the right but he is "leaning" not standing ;). That said, I would vote for him before I would stay home or vote for Hillary or Obama.
Randy
· 1 year ago
Hey Brandon, I am testing this new comment feature of being able to comment to each other's comment. I hope it works :)
Randy
· 1 year ago
It worked!
Randy
· 1 year ago
Actually ... the threaded comments only worked in Firefox and not internet explorer. I turned them off :(
All Comments
On to Super Tuesday!
I am glad that you both voted according to your consciences. I, however, do not share your conviction that Romney is the best choice for "our party, nation, and for conservatism." Despite his claims, he is by no means the heir apparent of the Reagan legacy. The only true conservative, Fred Thompson, has left the race. He obviously lacked a real vision and the prerequisite 'fire in the belly' necessary for presidential politics.
Sadly, I don't share your enthusiasm for Governor Romney. Watching and listening to him, I get the same slimy feeling I got when watching 'Slick Willy' in '92. If he is the nominee, I am not sure what options there are for me.
Thankfully, God is sovereign and as the hymn goes...'holy is will abideth.'
Dwayne
I would disagree with you on the slick willy thing. Even when I was not for Romney I never thought of him in those terms.
I was about to go back to Thompson (he was my choice before Huckabee) but the very next day he dropped out!
Dwayne, I completely agree with you on God being Sovereign. He even used "unbelievers" to bless his people so I think you will know what your options are and they very well could be different convictions than mine. This primary stuff will be over in a blink of the eye and we have much more important things to be concerned with (the Gospel.)
Dan, who commented earlier, has been a supporter of Romney far longer than my not yet 24 hour endorsement :). He might be able to explain his support for Romney than I could.
Thanks again Dwayne.
Yes, indeedy :)
Oy.
Just ask Mensley.
On to Super Tuesday!
I am glad that you both voted according to your consciences. I, however, do not share your conviction that Romney is the best choice for "our party, nation, and for conservatism." Despite his claims, he is by no means the heir apparent of the Reagan legacy. The only true conservative, Fred Thompson, has left the race. He obviously lacked a real vision and the prerequisite 'fire in the belly' necessary for presidential politics.
Sadly, I don't share your enthusiasm for Governor Romney. Watching and listening to him, I get the same slimy feeling I got when watching 'Slick Willy' in '92. If he is the nominee, I am not sure what options there are for me.
Thankfully, God is sovereign and as the hymn goes...'holy is will abideth.'
Dwayne
I would disagree with you on the slick willy thing. Even when I was not for Romney I never thought of him in those terms.
I was about to go back to Thompson (he was my choice before Huckabee) but the very next day he dropped out!
Dwayne, I completely agree with you on God being Sovereign. He even used "unbelievers" to bless his people so I think you will know what your options are and they very well could be different convictions than mine. This primary stuff will be over in a blink of the eye and we have much more important things to be concerned with (the Gospel.)
Dan, who commented earlier, has been a supporter of Romney far longer than my not yet 24 hour endorsement :). He might be able to explain his support for Romney than I could.
Thanks again Dwayne.
Yes, indeedy :)
Oy.
Just ask Mensley.
I can hear some of the people I know questioning my salvation. I can hear others calling me an “evan-jellyfish” (having no spine.) But what I have heard from close friends and leaders I deeply respect is that we have to respect each others individual choices and come together once the nominee has been picked. I agree."
I agree with you completely, Randy. All the above is sort of why I believe the Republican party is going to move more to a moderate/conservative stance. People are tired of the one-sided, far right extremism.
I'll also agree with Alan and Amy. I think McCain is the Rep's best hope for beating any Democrat. I'm actually rooting for a McCain/Huckabee ticket. But whoever becomes VP, I'd say it'll probably be a strong religious conservative to help balance the ticket and hold the Republican base together.
No offense to Romney though. Or to you for having voted for him. Everybody makes mistakes. :-)
I can hear some of the people I know questioning my salvation. I can hear others calling me an “evan-jellyfish†(having no spine.) But what I have heard from close friends and leaders I deeply respect is that we have to respect each others individual choices and come together once the nominee has been picked. I agree."
I agree with you completely, Randy. All the above is sort of why I believe the Republican party is going to move more to a moderate/conservative stance. People are tired of the one-sided, far right extremism.
I'll also agree with Alan and Amy. I think McCain is the Rep's best hope for beating any Democrat. I'm actually rooting for a McCain/Huckabee ticket. But whoever becomes VP, I'd say it'll probably be a strong religious conservative to help balance the ticket and hold the Republican base together.
No offense to Romney though. Or to you for having voted for him. Everybody makes mistakes. :-)
Can you explain what you mean by that? What change are you looking for? How do you envision an end to the culture war?
In the grand scheme, I see two sides locked in overworn talking points that blind and don't reflect reality. I think both sides are complacent and believe that somehow public and social debates are the end all of everything. I think they are important but we need to move beyond that because real life already has.
The culture war only wounds, what I am looking for is honest civil disagreement that actually leads to more understanding for both sides.
I could write a book on that but I will let this stand for now. Thanks for your comment Sonja.
I don't know what to think anymore and am getting tired of the whole process. I don't think it is fair to all the citizens and candidates for us to have staggered primaries like this.
I'll definitely agree with that last point you made. Why in the world do the primaries have to be staggered this way? It'd be so much better if they'd just have all the states vote on the same day like in the general election. At least that way, everybody's vote would make a difference. I live in KY and by time we'll get to vote most of the candidates will have already dropped out. That's how it usually is.
I definitely agree that McCain leans to the right but he is "leaning" not standing ;). That said, I would vote for him before I would stay home or vote for Hillary or Obama.
Can you explain what you mean by that? What change are you looking for? How do you envision an end to the culture war?
In the grand scheme, I see two sides locked in overworn talking points that blind and don't reflect reality. I think both sides are complacent and believe that somehow public and social debates are the end all of everything. I think they are important but we need to move beyond that because real life already has.
The culture war only wounds, what I am looking for is honest civil disagreement that actually leads to more understanding for both sides.
I could write a book on that but I will let this stand for now. Thanks for your comment Sonja.
I don't know what to think anymore and am getting tired of the whole process. I don't think it is fair to all the citizens and candidates for us to have staggered primaries like this.
I'll definitely agree with that last point you made. Why in the world do the primaries have to be staggered this way? It'd be so much better if they'd just have all the states vote on the same day like in the general election. At least that way, everybody's vote would make a difference. I live in KY and by time we'll get to vote most of the candidates will have already dropped out. That's how it usually is.
I definitely agree that McCain leans to the right but he is "leaning" not standing ;). That said, I would vote for him before I would stay home or vote for Hillary or Obama.