Comments on: The unfairness of politics

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:18:01 +0000

Yes, the Internet has done a lot to level the playing field of politics. You are also correct in your statement about people doing their own research. Most of the negatives about Mike Huckabee are easily refuted, if you are willing to do the research and not believe the first thing you read.

By: tam

tam — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:46:46 +0000

It is unfair, and as wickle has said, always been that way. However, I think the Internet is helping to level the playing field, and will continue to do so as more and more people are used to it for doing research.

Of course, with the internet, we have the issue of some blogs passing opinion and rumors off as news, but we also often have “both sides of the story”. I think the primary hurdle will be to get people to actually research for themselves and not just believe the ofrst thing they see/hear.

Of course, it seems many voters are not educated about the candidates or issues, and often vote on emotion.. or based on what some columnist or blogger they like says…

By: Miranda

Miranda — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:38:52 +0000

I too came to the same conclusion as you. After reading another Malkin diatribe referring to Gov. Huckabee signing his No Amnesty Pledge, she states. “I don’t believe him.” That’s when it hit me: It doesn’t matter what he says, they will keep him from the nomination(so they think-almost seems to be an obsession.) Then, while working around the house today, this scripture came to mind(specifically verse 1-seems to be a perfect description of what is happening to Gov. Huckabee.) The task of getting Gov. Huckabee seems so daunting. The support we expected from our fellow conservatives will not come. They have abandoned us. BUT, after reading the rest of the chapter, I realized that God is the One fighting this battle. So I say let the heathen rage all they want. It will not change the plans of our Lord and God. Even if the election does not go the way we’d like, we have been given the reminder that we are not to put our trust in man but to “trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.”

So, Larry, “be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. 7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel. 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

By: wickle

wickle — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:29:35 +0000

I agree with you. I try not to admit it sometimes, but I’ll open up and join you in this one.

Ann Coulter’s recent column came out in praise of Mitt Romney, which is absolutely bizarre … she complains about Mike Huckabee appearing on stage with Bill Clinton at a Heart Association fundraiser; but isn’t bothered by Romney’s change of opinions.

Somehow, nominating Gov. Huckabee will (according to Limbaugh) destroy the GOP, but Giuliani’s okay.

Yes, it’s unfair. The only thing I can say is, it’s always been unfair. We need to count on the real people, the voters, to be smarter than the critics give them credit for being. We’re doing well, even though most of talk radio is anti-Huckabee. Hang in there, Larry.