Republican candidates agree to drop out based on poll. Religious question kills the deal

Smyrna · 2018-05-14T15:12:55.954Z

Damn…ya got me.

NebraskaFootball · 2018-05-14T15:14:02.010Z

Smyrna:

Yeah…I was taught in math that a negative times a negative equals a positive and it looks like my math teacher was right?

What an odd non-sequitur.

CaughtInTheMiddle · 2018-05-14T15:15:30.070Z

conan:

CaughtInTheMiddle:

conan:

There shouldn’t be a federal law that intrudes onto private business owners religion.

Which then means the Dallas Cowboys could say “No Christians allowed in our stadium”. Or Gas Station #4 could say “No Adulterers”. Or a motel, “No people who say the pledge”.

I honestly don’t think many people have considered all the implications of what they want.

Then so be it. You seem to have a problem with proper role of our goverment under it’s Constitutional governance.

And you’re actually cheering religious discrimination (as you think you’re doing the opposite).

Smyrna · 2018-05-14T15:16:04.387Z

Once again…ya got me. I might as well run along now and go stimulate the American economy. Take care my friend and have a great day.

NebraskaFootball · 2018-05-14T15:16:56.462Z

Smyrna:

Once again…ya got me. I might as well run along now and go stimulate the American economy. Take care my friend and have a great day.

You as well Spidey.

conan · 2018-05-14T15:19:12.791Z

The goverment must remain neutral at all times.

CaughtInTheMiddle · 2018-05-14T15:23:06.790Z

conan:

The goverment must remain neutral at all times.

Are you advocating that things like gender/age/race discrimination are okay?

Or are you just okay with the Baltimore Orioles telling Muslims they can’t come to a game?

conan · 2018-05-14T15:24:35.138Z

So you believe it is OK for goverment to regulate morals base on whatever faith/belief they have for that day.

Is that what you’re telling me?

NebraskaFootball · 2018-05-14T15:26:07.478Z

conan:

So you believe it is OK for goverment to regulate morals base on whatever faith/belief they have for that day.

Is that what you’re telling me?

Are you okay with Muslims in America adhering to Sharia Law and ignoring US Law?

WuWei · 2018-05-14T15:57:37.744Z

97%
10 cha

WuWei · 2018-05-14T15:58:47.617Z

That stadium is public property.

Guilds · 2018-05-14T16:08:16.646Z

So do all religions get this preferential treatment?
It one’s religions dictates it is against the religion’s doctrine to serve black people., or people who practice other religions…you are Ok with that? That is protected by the 1st?

Abortion is legal under the law. Nothing religious about abortions.

conan · 2018-05-14T16:51:15.434Z

If it doesn’t conflict with our Constitution and BoR’s.
I believe I had this discussion with you years ago. I’m not going to rehash it again with you.

reflechissez · 2018-05-14T18:15:48.439Z

Smyrna:

It sounds like one of them, after agreeing to some questions, realized religious affiliation wasn’t discussed and wanted it added

Yes. That is what happened. why do you suppose he did that?

Guvnah · 2018-05-14T18:16:39.928Z

Wow. After 10 replies or so, this thread went full rathole.

It’s a great example of why a guy like Petersen doesn’t want personal religion to be a campaign issue.

I find Petersen to be a fascinating candidate. The guy is strong in his principles and willing to be outspoken and to rock the Establishment’s boat. (Note: He even rocked the Libertarian boat in 2016 when he was willing to stand on his principles.) It doesn’t hurt his case with me that he is non-religious. He stands on a wealth of conservative principles that are built on libertarian roots – and that’s a rare political creature for sure! I’d take him over most other more traditional (and assertedly religious) politicians out there.

NebraskaFootball · 2018-05-14T18:20:57.972Z

Guvnah:

I find Petersen to be a fascinating candidate. The guy is strong in his principles and willing to be outspoken and to rock the Establishment’s boat. (Note: He even rocked the Libertarian boat in 2016 when he was willing to stand on his principles.) It doesn’t hurt his case with me that he is non-religious. He stands on a wealth of conservative principles that are built on libertarian roots – and that’s a rare political creature for sure! I’d take him over most other more traditional (and assertedly religious) politicians out there.

I agree with this. And I am seriously leaning towards voting for him in the Primary. Had he been the selection by the Libertarian Party in 2016 he would have received my vote there as well. I could not bring myself to vote for Johnson.

enki · 2018-05-14T18:28:51.391Z

Smyrna:

When I was a child, children played outdoors and were protected by their neighbors. Today, “we” don’t even know our neighbors. When I was a child, you could go door to door on Halloween and get a sack full of candy in an hour. Today, children go to some central location, if at all because there’s so much evil out there. You can attempt to paint any picture that you want but I know that “we” are less kind to each other than in years past.

we know all of our neighbors and my kids trick or treat all over our neighborhood. I don’t believe what yup claimed represents the whole of the country.

Smyrna · 2018-05-14T20:26:16.902Z

The opposite reason the other didn’t?

Smyrna · 2018-05-14T20:28:09.085Z

The way it was, represented the whole country. Today, no…but it does represent too much and shouldn’t be that way at all.

Call_me_Ishmael · 2018-05-14T20:36:44.109Z

Smyrna:

Trump was naïve

yes he was.