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demwing

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37. I'm not focusing on a "tiny aspect of an elaborate belief system"

Fri Jul 27, 2012, 06:04 PM

Jul 2012

I'm focusing on the ability to simply disregard proven science in favor of completely made up falsehoods.

You can believe anything you want to in this country, and there is no religious test for the Presidency, but there is no religious firewall for the Presidency either.

Mitt Romney can worship Hypno Toad, and run for President. No law will stop him, but neither will any law or code stop anyone from questioning such beliefs, especially when those beliefs contradict facts.

this conversation doesn't make me feel superior, it makes me feel frustrated.

And if/when Harry Reid runs for President, I'll ask the same damn question.

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With London swooning, Mitt aims for Israel [View all] demwing Jul 2012 OP

I hope he doesn't offer to baptize Netanyahu's deceased relatives. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2012 #1

you know some people believe in the whole "better to ask forgiveness than permission" approach KurtNYC Jul 2012 #3

retroactive retirement, retroactive baptisms demwing Jul 2012 #38

Even though Bibi and Mitt are both on the same page politically, Bibie has to know this nimrod will monmouth Jul 2012 #2

he has already distanced himself from Mittens justabob Jul 2012 #5

Mittwit will probably ask for a ham on white with mayo hifiguy Jul 2012 #4

Or bacon wrapped shrimp. Aerows Jul 2012 #9

The Birthplace of Mormonism Jayce Cox Jul 2012 #6

You're right. It's not fair to stereotype all Mormons cali Jul 2012 #10

Mormons don't believe in hell Jayce Cox Jul 2012 #20

Welcome to DU Xipe Totec Jul 2012 #30

They most certainly do...but they like to call it perdition Sheepshank Jul 2012 #33

Outer Darkness Jayce Cox Jul 2012 #35

Bull crap its easy as pie....as an ex mormon I've been told I'm going there because I openly denied Sheepshank Jul 2012 #43

I'm sorry Jayce Cox Jul 2012 #45

I certainly appreciate your heartfelt response..... n/t Sheepshank Jul 2012 #46

And who were those two families? demwing Jul 2012 #16

We do Jayce Cox Jul 2012 #19

Why do you believe that? demwing Jul 2012 #21

Because I Can Jayce Cox Jul 2012 #34

I'm not focusing on a "tiny aspect of an elaborate belief system" demwing Jul 2012 #37

Just as frustrated as I feel! Jayce Cox Jul 2012 #39

Yes- religion and politics should stay away from each other Marrah_G Jul 2012 #36

And the the preamble in the book of mormon was changed to accomodate the DNA findings Sheepshank Jul 2012 #44

Good post, and good to know there's dissent. nolabear Jul 2012 #18

Really? All origin stories were cooked up by CONVICTED fraudsters? Tom Ripley Jul 2012 #31

With the way Mitt likes to comment on the weather Aerows Jul 2012 #7

ooooooh justabob Jul 2012 #11

"What's that smell? Did someone leave the gas on?" truebrit71 Jul 2012 #29

I'm breathlessly waiting for him to call Netanyahu "Big Chief" LiberalEsto Jul 2012 #8

Something about that mental image... hifiguy Jul 2012 #14

Obama helps Mitt gets some name recognition in Israel demwing Jul 2012 #12

Has he left before the opening ceremony? malaise Jul 2012 #13

lol, wouldn't you demwing Jul 2012 #17

Let's hope he doesn't gaffe his way into a damn war BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #15

Is "swooning" usually accompanied by fits of laughter? Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2012 #22

I was hoping demwing Jul 2012 #25

Not to worry! Romney now using mnemonic techniques to remember leaders' names: magical thyme Jul 2012 #23

*snort* pinboy3niner Jul 2012 #24

Duzy /nt demwing Jul 2012 #26

LOL! Love it. nolabear Jul 2012 #27

My poor little ROTFL Smilie is going to need some time off. nolabear Jul 2012 #28

"My work here is done," sayeth MitTwit... Buns_of_Fire Jul 2012 #32

Since half the country is made up of Rich American B Calm Jul 2012 #40

"First off, I'd like to thank Mr., uh, Premier for the warm welcome." Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #41

that made me guffaw demwing Jul 2012 #42