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August 2008  Vol. II Number 8

Decision 2008 - Part III

Well, Super Tuesday is now history; what have we learned? Well we have learned that McCain is the darling of Independents, Moderates and the Republican Elites. We have learned that McCain does not appeal to rank and file Republicans and he certainly does not appeal to Conservatives. We learned that Huckabee has hitched his wagon to McCain; witness the WV caucuses.

We also learned that the “South” is still Evangelical Christian and is not apt to back a NE Liberal state Governor who is a Mormon. As one caller to a local talk show said, “we would rather back a backsliding Baptist (Huckabee) than a non-practicing Presbyterian (McCain) or a Mormon (Romney).” Christian Conservative Republicans have a really big problem; we have no one contending for the Presidency who articulates our values… not one.

Romney comes close but, and this is a big but, his values while paralleling ours are not based in the same faith as ours. I know this is politically incorrect and nobody is talking about it for that very reason. The problem is that the alternative choices although “Christian” are not Bible believing Christians as were our forefathers. This “new evangelism” is a watered down, feel good, tickle your ear Christianity that accepts the premise that all religions are equally valid. 

Another issue is Romney’s moderate political background. His dad, George Romney, Rockefeller, and other moderates refused to support Goldwater at the convention in 1964. Some moderates even formed "Republicans for Lyndon Johnson." This further blurs his recently acquired Conservative credentials.

Tony Blankley in his column on creators.com said, “…what was left after the two strongest candidates couldn't run (Jeb Bush and George Allen) was one venerable candidate (McCain), one suspiciously newly minted conservative (Romney), one not-quite-plausible factional figure (Huckabee), one social liberal (Giuliani), a quixotic anti-war candidate (Paul) and an older Southern gent with a smashing younger wife for whom he seemed to be saving most of the energy he should have used in what was risibly called his "run" for president (Thompson).”

And that is just the Republican side.

It looks like the Democrat party will give us, Clinton, Obama or Clinton and Obama as their Presidential candidate(s). There is certainly no option there. Both are Leftist and their religion is best defined as the Gospel according to Karl Marx. Add to that the fact that although Obama cries long and hard that he is a “Christian” his family background (father and stepfather) is Muslim. Another problem Obama has on the religious front is his “Christian” church and his Pastor’s affinity for Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.

The real story of Super Tuesday, “when you look at their rallies and their turn-out numbers, is that the Democrats have two strong candidates either of whom could lead a united party to victory. Forget the gaseous platitudes: in Dem terms, their choice on Super Duper Tuesday was deciding which candidate was Super Duper and which was merely Super. Over on the GOP side, it was a choice between Weak & Divisive or Weaker & Unacceptable. Doesn't bode well for November.”* 

I sat out the Primary here in Tennessee, something I have never done before. I will participate in the General Election in November to vote for Conservative Congressman and Senator because having a Conservative Congress is going to be imperative no matter who wins. The question of casting a Presidential vote is at this time very much in doubt.

*Mark Steyn, Wednesday, February 06, 2008 The Morning After

 


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