Taxation is forced morality. I thought that (morality) was a no-no?The Dems and their leftist power-monger base are always trying to rid morality from politics. Yet, they always want other peoples money. Hmmmm. Hypocrisy on the Left? Of course. Let people have their “own” money and let the Christians care for the poor and needy with it. They have a good track record of using their money well. 2000-plus years of a good credit rating. It is not the Human Rights Campaign and World Workers Party raising money for starving people worldwide.This isn’t a difficult political lesson: GOP better. The other guys bad.

David,By the way. Did you notice that the Democrats outlawed Christianity yesterday? HR 1592

Ten MEN. Ten WHITE men. Ten old(er) white men. Ten old(er), white, heterosexual men. Ten old(er), white, heterosexual men of privilege. This tells us a lot about Amurikkkan politics nowadays.

“Did you notice that the Democrats outlawed Christianity yesterday?” …oh no, Donny, we’re not that lucky. Obviously you’re still here.

I missed the debate, but I wouldn’t listen for one to figure out what people value. The debate tells you what the candidates think of Republican voters, not what voters should think of the candidates. I have some questions about Brownback, but his history of supporting government compassion for the poor and the sick is hard to surpass.

Donny, I might kick myself for this later, but I just read HR 1592 and it’s a funding bill providing grants for investigation when and only when someone “willfully causes bodily injury to any person or, through the use of fire, a firearm, or an explosive or incendiary device, attempts to cause bodily injury to any person, because of the actual or perceived religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability of any person” Under what circumstances is shooting, burning or blowing people up Christian to the extent that being investigated for doing so makes it impossible to follow the Lord? For the record, I do have issues with “hate crime” legislation, but isn’t it a little dramatic to say Christianity was outlawed by this bill? A little?

I take issue with Brownback on many things. However, I can say he is the only guy in that particular litter who consistently has spoken from intellect and spirit with integrity. I think the others will change their minds or do anything necessary to win. I think he will not. I would not vote for him under most circumstances, but I certainly respect him completely. I disagree with his view of what it is government should do. But, he is the real thing. Actually, I think Edwards is also the real thing – not as articulate about faith as Brownback, but his passion is genuine. The rest of the guys I heard last night are cynics. Cynics are people without hope in others. May we all escape that particular way of being in the world. Donnie, please – all the Democrats I know consider themselves Christian – what weird website do you find such nonsense?

I agree, Thinker. I don’t know if I’d vote for Brownback due to differences in political philosophy but I’m convinced he’s a good man and intellectually honest. Literally, cynics are dogs. woof.

“Post-Bush world”??? What? Did Bush die? Or is that just wishful thinking?