Originally Posted by Spare

So, that's the litmus test, right? Do not pass GO, do not collect $200 --

It has nothing to do with their performance, it has nothing to do with their suitability, it has nothing to do with whether or not they try to change the education system or not ...

Check the wrong box, and you're out ...... how about you just don't vote for them? Don't deny them the opportunity to serve, just don't vote for them. Wouldn't that seem to be the fair way?

Originally Posted by i.beletesri

I think the 'Magical line' that the Left doesn't Like (You Prejudicially call "Elite left"), is not just her strong religous beliefs but what implications they have for the country.

In fact the (the Real) "magic" you talk about is what has Woken the [Far/Right] as much or more than the Left!
Enlivening the McCain Morgue campaign. But reinforcinmg who he'll pick for other Jobs.
McCain/Ridge ie would be dying a slow death.

This election (as well as the last) is about the Supreme Court.
Abortion, Creationism in school, etc.

Beacuse of Palin's personal choices and previous record I think we can safely say where she stanbds on these.

The reason I think Obama will win is not just because of Bush's Atrocious record.. (Iraq comes out near the same I think)
but the Real Middle, Real Soccer Moms, don't want the Supreme Court to tell THEM they have to have a Down's syndrome baby!

It's about Justices, and the real Middle, (including the pre-pandering McCain of years ago), doesn't want Hocus Pocus creationism taught or abortions denied or heavily restricted.

Originally Posted by Spare

Her track record put the lie to that ...

But, McCain supports the Republican platform, and he's a religious man. Why doesn't he bother you? Why haven't you attacked him?

Originally Posted by StarryStarrySkies

Absolutely and it absolutely does affect their performance. For example, people who don't believe in evolution would not support research into the flu virus; we don't need to research it because it never changes, right? They would reject research in stem cell research, biological anthropological research, forensic research, genetic research. I don't want someone in office that would write these things off because they don't believe them legitimate studies.

I'd love it if it were that simple, unfortunately most of the US rejects it, so it isn't a major issue in elections.

Originally Posted by Spare

So, that's the litmus test, right? Do not pass GO, do not collect $200 --

It has nothing to do with their performance, it has nothing to do with their suitability, it has nothing to do with whether or not they try to change the education system or not ...

Originally Posted by JeffLV

You think people's religious backgrounds has nothing to do with their suitability and performance? With respect, religion is a huge part of many people's lives and is probably one of the best gauges we have to identifying the opinions and predispositions of a person. While actual performance is more important when such reliable information is available, there is no reason religious backgrounds can't be a legitimate basis for consideration.



This is where I agree with you. There should be no automatic disqualifiers of this sort. People may take whatever considerations they deem important enough to them in casting their vote, but denying someone from even being on the ballot requires a much higher standard than one's religious and rational disposition.

Originally Posted by Spare

So, we can put you down in the .... "I know better, so I should be able to determine who even gets to run for office, rather than let the people decide" column?

Can you, perhaps, show some concrete validation of your observation that they would reject all those? Aw, heck, I'll settle for just two ... thank you. But, I gotta tell you, I think you're going to have a hard time coming up with them.