Christian = Republican?

[medicalmatt]

This is probably also going to spark a huge amount of response. I have the tendency to do that

I am incredibly patriotic, and have voted in every single election since I turned 18, whether I thought my vote counted or not, whether it was a city election day or national. I have been registered as a Republican since I turned 18, since that is the party whose values most closely reflect my own. Naturally, I don't completely agree with everything the party holds, but I do agree with the majority.Lately, I've considered registering as an Independent. I'll reserve my thought processes on the matter for now. What do you think?

 

[Christina]

Well all I can say is thats what I did It seems when they think they have your vote because of your party affilation they think they can do what they what and you will vote for them I want them to earn my vote not assume its a given because I belong to a party

 

[Wakka]

It doesn't matter what side you are on. Just those people who are pushing for abortion and homosexuality are not Christians (and those are the leftists).I'm a conservative republican by the way.

 

[RaddSpencer]

(medicalmatt;48109)
This is probably also going to spark a huge amount of response. I have the tendency to do that

I am incredibly patriotic, and have voted in every single election since I turned 18, whether I thought my vote counted or not, whether it was a city election day or national. I have been registered as a Republican since I turned 18, since that is the party whose values most closely reflect my own. Naturally, I don't completely agree with everything the party holds, but I do agree with the majority.Lately, I've considered registering as an Independent. I'll reserve my thought processes on the matter for now. What do you think?
How do you register as one or the other? Now I am really curious.Personally, I think both parties have gone over the cliff. Both spend more money than the government is able to take in in terms of taxes. One is interested in blowing the world up, and the other is interested in increasing taxes while creating more give-away programs.They are all just a bunch of bums up there on Capitol Hill.

 

[Wakka]

(RaddSpencer;48163)
How do you register as one or the other? Now I am really curious.Personally, I think both parties have gone over the cliff. Both spend more money than the government is able to take in in terms of taxes. One is interested in blowing the world up, and the other is interested in increasing taxes while creating more give-away programs.They are all just a bunch of bums up there on Capitol Hill.
They might be bums, but I'm just a bill on Capital Hill. ^.^

 

[n2thelight]

True power rest behind the throne

 

[tim_from_pa]

(medicalmatt;48109)
This is probably also going to spark a huge amount of response. I have the tendency to do that

I am incredibly patriotic, and have voted in every single election since I turned 18, whether I thought my vote counted or not, whether it was a city election day or national. I have been registered as a Republican since I turned 18, since that is the party whose values most closely reflect my own. Naturally, I don't completely agree with everything the party holds, but I do agree with the majority.Lately, I've considered registering as an Independent. I'll reserve my thought processes on the matter for now. What do you think?
You can register whatever your conscience dictates. That's the beauty in this great nation. BTW, all governments local, state and national have web sites. You can register or change your party by contacting the web site of your local county that you reside in. There are printable forms that you simply mail in and your voter's card comes thru the mail a few short weeks later.As for myself, I have chosen the Libertarian philosophy, but temporarily switched to Republican so I could vote Ron Paul in the primaries. He is actually Libertarian in philosophy and by my understanding of this nation's history and reading the constitution this man's thinking was closest to the founding father's. BTW, Ron Paul did well here, second place @ 16% vote. I heard he actually won Armstrong county. That's better than someone running under the Libertarian ticket which usually gets 1-2% of the vote. If that's what it takes to get the word out, so-to-speak, then I can understand him running under a mainline party so that people feel "safer" with something that sounds more familiar.

 

[treeoflife]

(tim_from_pa;48201)
You can register whatever your conscience dictates. That's the beauty in this great nation. BTW, all governments local, state and national have web sites. You can register or change your party by contacting the web site of your local county that you reside in. There are printable forms that you simply mail in and your voter's card comes thru the mail a few short weeks later.As for myself, I have chosen the Libertarian philosophy, but temporarily switched to Republican so I could vote Ron Paul in the primaries. He is actually Libertarian in philosophy and by my understanding of this nation's history and reading the constitution this man's thinking was closest to the founding father's. BTW, Ron Paul did well here, second place @ 16% vote. I heard he actually won Armstrong county. That's better than someone running under the Libertarian ticket which usually gets 1-2% of the vote. If that's what it takes to get the word out, so-to-speak, then I can understand him running under a mainline party so that people feel "safer" with something that sounds more familiar.
I am also casting my votes for Ron Paul at every possible election.

 

[tim_from_pa]

I am also casting my votes for Ron Paul at every possible election.
Yes, thank you. There are many, or I should say several (at least) Ron Paul supporters on this Christan forum. Many Christians on this forum believe in lost tribes as well, and for that reason I believe I feel more comfortable here than on any other Christian forum. What's the point in that? The reason is that many of us believe the United States was prophesied in scripture being the Israelite tribe of Manasseh, and as such, the government set up was ordained by God. Therefore, it makes some sense anyway to vote in a person that supports the premises of the original founding fathers. I see this nation getting too far away from that original thinking.

 

[Wakka]

Didn't Ron Paul drop out?

 

[jamesrage]

(medicalmatt;48109)
Christian = Republican?
Not any more.Liberals/leftist have infiltrated the republican party just like they have infested our schools,medical and mental health professions and our churches.I imagine that the republican party in 4-10 years will be like the pinko commie socialist liberal democrats of today.

 

[tim_from_pa]

(Wakka;48269)
Didn't Ron Paul drop out?
No. They want him to, and the mainline media's refusal to say much about him conveys that implication. But he was here on our PA ticket along with McCain and Huckabee. Huckabee, the Christian right's star guy won 12% of the vote, Ron Paul won 16%, and actually won Armstrong County, and McCain had the rest of the Republican vote. (If I ever consider moving anywhere in else PA, I may end up in Armstrong. They sound like my kind of grass roots people.)

 

[HammerStone]

Well, it's getting to be where both sides are a mirror image of one another in their inaction on most issues but belief in increased spending. I'm a conservative, but frankly I am appalled by much of what goes on in our government.

 

[David161099]

If you think Republicans reflect Christian values, then you are extremely naive.I associate the worst Evil with George Bush and his administration.Most people are sure those B&&&&* orchestrated 911!!!Bushes Grandfather was a Nazi Banker!Bush and cronies belong to the Bohemian Grove where they perform Pagan rituals, one being a mock human sacrifice to a giant owl god.Are you guys just turning a blind eye to this stuff????

 

[medicalmatt]

David, I'm not even sure what to reply to that, besides to get your facts straight.Don't believe everything you hear.I am proud to say that I voted for Bush both terms, and I have been very pleased with MANY of the things he has accomplished in his career as President. Not saying I love everything the man does, but he has done a LOT of good for the country, in my opinion.I appreciate everyone's input on this issue. I continue to lean in the direction of switching to non-partisan.

 

[treeoflife]

(David161099;48367)
Are you guys just turning a blind eye to this stuff????
Until I get it from a verifiable source, yes. If it is true we shouldn't turn a blind eye. Surely it should effect our decision in voting... and seriously be considered if or when we vote.I'm not saying you're wrong... you could be right. I believe Bush is more likely to be a universalist from the things I have heard, rather than a Christian. Since I don't know I don't say much one way or the other. He is in power, so be it.If we're going to vote... we should vote as we truly feel lead by God's Spirit.Remember that it was God's will to deliver Jesus into the hands of Pilate. We often think that we should vote for the moral right... truth be told... we should allow to unfold whatever God is unfolding... even when it seems like they will cruicify Jesus

. That's my view on politics. They will never solve our problems, that is certain. Bad men will do bad things, and then God will fix it all perfectly.

 

[medicalmatt]

(treeoflife;48380)
Until I get it from a verifiable source, yes. If it is true we shouldn't turn a blind eye...I'm not saying you're wrong... you could be right.
I should have said this rather than "get your facts straight." I feel humbled.
I believe Bush is more likely to be a universalist from the things I have heard, rather than a Christian.
I tend to agree. If he is a Christian (not my place to judge!) then he is at least a very pro-big-one-world government Christian.

 

[treeoflife]

Well, we should all be humbled by your open humility :-/Eh... discussing politics... it's the nature of the beast. :blessyou:

 

[David161099]

Well you can call me a liar all you want, or say I'm not a credible source.What exactly is a credible source for you?All of what I have said is publically available knowledge. It's not secret.The truth is, you will believe what you want to believe, regardless of the truth.I believe God is about truth, and not justifying lies.

 

[walking4him]

(Wakka;48162)
It doesn't matter what side you are on. Just those people who are pushing for abortion and homosexuality are not Christians (and those are the leftists).I'm a conservative republican by the way.
That doesn't mean the people who are against them are Christians either. They most just say that so they will get the votes of those who believe in those things.