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Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
17. Shame on all of them for their lack of empathy to the poor
Mon Jan 9, 2012, 01:19 AM
Jan 2012

I was so disheartened when there was a discussion (during the debate this a.m.) about the cuts in funds for LIHEAP (money to help low income people with heating costs). Romney launched into comments about POLICY and had not one word about the suffering of the people who have no heat in their homes. They have not a clue and frankly act like they don't care. They are mean spirited and not afraid to show that. I guess because so many people who will vote for them feel the same way.

I hope anyone watching this bunch of heartless bastards recognizes them for what they are. They all claim to be Christians and try to get the rest of us all misty eyed over that but it seems to me that they have missed the central message of Christianity no matter which denomination they are and that is to love one another and care for those who are less fortunate. "For as you have done for the least of these, you have done for me." I lost my taste for organized religion long ago for just this reason and the candidates running for the Republican nomination are the embodiment of all that is wrong with Christianity. They talk the talk but can't even begin to walk the walk. It ain't in 'em.

I was a single mom on welfare,too. w8liftinglady Jan 2012 #1
Thank you PatSeg Jan 2012 #4
Really, his wife had an abortion? rufus dog Jan 2012 #22
Yes, she definiely made the right decision PatSeg Jan 2012 #24
one could call him the anti-christ Whisp Jan 2012 #2
all the women on this thread forgot more about being humane than that futz will ever know. roguevalley Jan 2012 #3
He is so clueless PatSeg Jan 2012 #5
the ego is a terrible master and he is in thrall. The whole point of becoming better every roguevalley Jan 2012 #25
Yes, I feel that pity as well PatSeg Jan 2012 #27
amen roguevalley Jan 2012 #32
It is for this reason that I dislike successful right wing conservatives. stillwaiting Jan 2012 #33
"Smug" describes them quite well PatSeg Jan 2012 #35
Self-righteous, pompous, HEARTLESS. How could that possibly be Christian? gateley Jan 2012 #6
He brought out PatSeg Jan 2012 #7
I think people reject and abuse people in such situations because they don't want to acknowledge gateley Jan 2012 #10
Oh my god yes, PatSeg Jan 2012 #13
He's just like the rest of the assholes in his party. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #8
There but for fortune............ PatSeg Jan 2012 #11
Arrogant and clueless. woo me with science Jan 2012 #9
Somehow PatSeg Jan 2012 #18
This asshole is against healthcare, welfare, food stamps but calls himself the Jesus candidate.... jillan Jan 2012 #12
I really don't understand these people PatSeg Jan 2012 #15
i was a mom with a 22 month old child DesertFlower Jan 2012 #14
Me either PatSeg Jan 2012 #16
Shame on all of them for their lack of empathy to the poor Grammy23 Jan 2012 #17
I know PatSeg Jan 2012 #20
He is an ASSHOLE.... not very Xtian indeed. opihimoimoi Jan 2012 #19
The pain PatSeg Jan 2012 #21
Absense of empathy is noted among GOPers...hope all goes well opihimoimoi Jan 2012 #28
Thank you so much PatSeg Jan 2012 #29
Tears in my eyes at their lack of sensitivity Grammy23 Jan 2012 #23
Yes PatSeg Jan 2012 #26
Santorum: Children need to suffer so they do not "feel entitled" PA Democrat Jan 2012 #30
he wouldn't make it 1/2 a block. barbtries Jan 2012 #31
I was listening to NPR this morning Amaril Jan 2012 #34
Low information voters are really scary PatSeg Jan 2012 #36
Actually, it's "I got mine, now I'm coming for yours". That's the wrong wing mantra. Dont call me Shirley Jan 2012 #39
... Amaril Jan 2012 #42
Rick Santorum has many facets of loathsomeness Quantess Jan 2012 #37
Agreed slay Jan 2012 #38
My dad was severely disabled.... Smilo Jan 2012 #40
Thank you for sharing. gopiscrap Jan 2012 #41
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