The Paddock

Really??? ... Yet you discount the fact that Obama and the Democrats had majority control of Congress his first years as POTUS. If he couldn't get anything done then... why is that, all of a sudden, Congress is to blame? The excuses made for Obama is so laughable, it hurts.

I respect that... it's what any 2008 Obama voter, with any honesty at all, should feel. Unless of course, they have absolutely no clue about the issues... and only vote for "ignorant" reasons.

Congress's approval rating is at an all time low of 11%. So I guess 89% of the country are ignorant. I wish Obama was a socialist. Socialism is a good thing and in case you weren't aware we already do have Socialism in America and it works great. Mitt Romney was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and has never done a real days work in his life. He sees people as text on his bottom line. The good things he's done he has totally abandoned and says he regrets them. He's a rich boy that would sell his own father to be president. I'd vote for Santorum or Paul before him. At least they're honest.

I see it as following the teachings of Christ.

Behind closed doors making shady deals... good for him. Other than spend us into deeper debt, he managed to pass a healthcare bill that will soon be ruled unconstitutional... having a full majority congress, that's not much to brag about. Let's face it... he's been a failure.

There are evils on both sides that the good book warns us of.... greed, adultery, liars, thieves, murderers, etc. We will be judged, individually, as human beings (for our actions and beliefs)... not by our party affiliation. Therefore, we can't say that Jesus would be either a Republican OR a Democrat. Having said that, if there is "one label" that best describes what Jesus would NOT be, it's a "Liberal".... and that cannot bode well for any liberal come judgement day.

Before anyone's head explodes in anger... I was just being facetious. It's ridiculous for anyone to say what party Jesus would be affiliated with. Jesus wants all of us to be united, loving, caring and tolerant people.... everything that WE and our political parties ARE NOT. Our 2 party system has turned us against eachother and has our nations people more divided and full of hate than ever. That "us against them" wall has gotten so high and spread across so many segments/classes of society... we will NEVER be "united" again. It's a shame, but some people allowed that "division" to turn into "hatred"... and we've elected people to office who set that demoralizing, dooming example. Instead of firing their asses, we are so caught up with "what side" we're on... that we make excuses and defend the very people who are keeping us divided and destroying our country. It's a shame what we've become.

Like was said earlier... philosophical differences dictate how people vote (educated voters that is). Having said that... to ever unite and find peace with those who differ, we would have to find a way to make "everyone" and their views, as equally important, as any others who differ... AND learn to give a little without "HATING" and accusing others who differ, of being something EVIL.

We all know that's NEVER gonna happen. Sad.... just sad.

Actually, whats really sad is... there are so many things that most of us would have in common and agree on, if we ever took the time to really get to know one another, but instead, we've allowed politics to force a wedge between us... cheating ourselves out of, what could be, great friendships. It's amazing how far some have taken it... thank God, I can honestly say that I still have friends of all political spectrum's. It''s slowly, but surely, becoming more impossible for anyone to say that.

Where does Jesus say to be responsible for yourself--not saying it's a bad idea. It's just not a theme He talked about often or at all. Likewise, at least in a historical context, He wouldn't have known what an abortion was and He had only brief and mild reprimands of homosexuality.

However, the over-riding theme of what Jesus preached was to help for the poor, downcast, and downtrodden--even to sacrifice everything you have to do so. Obviously He lived at a time where there was no such thing as government charity, but that doesn't mean He wouldn't support such a thing today especially when private measures would fall drastically short of the needs.

The core essence of the Democratic party is that there should be a safety net for basic human needs and that Americans shouldn't have to live below a certain level.

The core essence of the Republican party is that what an individual has is his and shouldn't be messed with. And I want to kill all my enemies.

Which of those sounds more like Jesus to you?

Dj, that would be nice if true. As a person who has observed government as a democrat and Obama supporter and now and independent I can say that what uou describes is not the democrat party. The democrat party of Obama wants people to rely on government those who rely on government will re-elect them and keep them in power. The democrat party is no longer the party of Clinton and the idea of a hand up. It is now the party of left Wing socialist who want a European socialist state that forces people to rely on government and ensures a high tax and high unemployment rate.

I wish Clinton had control of the party because I worry that the direction obama is leading is could destroy it forever .

I don't think for one second that you voted for Obama. Maybe you're young and have started getting into Rush Limbaugh since the last election or something. Whatever happened someone has your mind twisted because Obama is not a far left socialist. He never even proposed universal healthcare. Hillary would have been more of a liberal President if she was elected. The difference is that Hillary knows how things work in Washington and would and slapped some people up. The other side would have known coming in that they couldn't walk all over her like they have Obama. She would chew Mitch and Cryer up, spit em out, and tell Bill to get her a sandwich. All before lunch.

I haven't called you any names although you have called me names and been warned for it. I haven't made anything up. You have. For someone not happy about voting for Romney you sure do praise him a lot. I don't like either so I will stay home and not vote.

Show me where Jesus said to mooch off the system, to murder innocent people(babies), where the bible says to live off of the assistance of others and make no attempt at providing for oneself.

Yes, the over-riding theme of Jesus is to help the poor, downcast and downtrodden. But it is to do so on a personal level, not by cohersion of the government through the taking(stealing) ones wealth to give to another.

The core essence of the Democratic party is to force more people to be dependent upon the government for handouts and to get themselves re-elected. They nor the Republican party truly give a rats @ss about the voters or individuals other than themselves.

It's been shown numerous times that Republicans and Independents donate more money to charities than a Democrat. The Democrats are all about giving other peoples money away just not their own.

Galatians 6:5 For each will have to bear his own load.

Galations 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ

You said I didn't vote for obama. Not true. thanks...