Nov

4

Jason Chaffetz Wins

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In one of the few bright spots of the evening, Jason Chaffetz is predicted to win the Thrid District Congressional seat.

Congressman-elect Chaffetz represents the right kind of change. We wish him all the best.

Nov

4

McCain Loses Big

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Well, what did we expect?

The best candidate got voted down because he was Mormon. So instead the Religious Right helped pick a candidate that was little better then Bob Dole, who had no message, had no charm, no charisma, no debate skills, and little chance of winning. I hope you folks are satisfied with the results.

Those people who said voting for Romney was a vote for Satan, instead ended up with a Marxist for a President. I’m still not convinced there is much difference there.

Sarah Palin’s addition to the ticket was exciting, but wasn’t enough to carry the day. It probably didn’t help that McCain refused to take Obama to the mat on the issues, and refused to defend Palin when she came under attack by the Media.

It seems our heroes are best left out of Politics. The “American hero” schtick has not worked for decades, as proven by Dole, Kerry, and now McCain.

The GOP needs a rebirth. It’s leadership has been incompetent for the last several years, and it has leaned too far left to be able to win. American wanted Change. The people are tired of hearing about Republicans who act like Democrats when it comes to spending, size of government, ethics violations, and sex scandals.

Obama’s only handicap was his ideology, and since most voters now don’t know or don’t remember what Socialism is, it became a non-issue. McCain had a divorce, an alleged affair, and a penchant for wandering off the message. He was a maverick, but that can become a liability. I think he proved that well enough.

Obama has an intact family, he has kids, he has no scandals in his background (that we know of), and he is charming and charismatic. Compared to the rest of Washington DC, he seems like a breath of fresh air. Next to him, McCain falls way short. America was asking for change.

The only early candidate who could have compared with Obama was Mitt Romney. Romney was the best hope for change on the GOP ticket. But the Evangelical crowd was too superstitious to vote for him. Winning wasn’t as important as keeping the status quo. They helped Obama win tonight.

America got Change. I just don’t think we meant the kind of change we’re in for.

Nov

4

The Repugnance of Socialism

Filed Under Communism, Conservatism, Fascism, Government, Marxism, Socialism | 4 Comments 

This is a great post…

Some of his best points include:

“One must never mistake repugnance for fear.  The first is based upon reason, the latter upon emotion.”

Hear, hear! Fear is not a reliable motivator. Reason usually is.

“No free man or woman will tolerate the loss of liberty in exchange for material comfort.”

This is what Benjamin Franklin was saying in this oft mis-interpreted phrase

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”

which has been rewritten by many leftists to support their opposition to the Patriot Act and other American efforts to hold back the tide of Terrorism. But such an understanding of the quote cannot be supported by the context.

Unfortunately, Conservatism often loses in ideological battles because it refuses to promise anything, leaving the fate of its adherents entirely in their own hands. Socialism, on the other hand, promises some form of salvation, whether economic, political, or even religious, to those who might benefit most from it.

As George Bernard Shaw wrote, “A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.”

Our Founding Fathers would be appalled at our apostasy.

Nov

4

The Fairness Doctrine

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Here is Chuck Schumer telling us that we must support the Fairness Doctrine if we oppose Pornography.

This argument is ridiculous. Schumer is either one of the most despicable people in Government, or one of the stupidest. I really don’t understand how he gets re-elected.

To offer a contrasting viewpoint, here is Ezra Taft Benson again on the evils of the Fairness Doctrine:

If the Doctrine is evil, so are those who promote it. It is time to call Evil what it is. The time to be “nice” to these people is past.

Nov

4

Say No To Religious Bigotry

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The opponents of Proposition 8 apparently have no shame and no class. Hopefully by the time this election is over, the results will show they had no credibility as well.

Go to their website and goive them a piece of your mind. This shouldn’t be tolerated for any reason.

Nov

4

Benson: I Testify

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One of the final speeches given by Pres. Ezra Taft Benson, this testimony, entitled “I Testify,” was delivered in October General Conference, 1988.

It was one of the most powerful speeches I had ever heard. I was serving a mission for the LDS Church at the time, and I clearly remember it.

Since then, I have come back to it time and time again to refresh my memory of what he said. His words are timeless, and should be read aloud in every street in every city in America. We need leaders like this more than ever now.

This portion of the speech bears special significance today.

“I testify that wickedness is rapidly expanding in every segment of our society. (See D&C 1:14–16; D&C 84:49–53.) It is more highly organized, more cleverly disguised, and more powerfully promoted than ever before. Secret combinations lusting for power, gain, and glory are flourishing. A secret combination that seeks to overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries is increasing its evil influence and control over America and the entire world. (See Ether 8:18–25.)”

“I testify that the church and kingdom of God is increasing in strength. Its numbers are growing, as is the faithfulness of its faithful members. It has never been better organized or equipped to perform its divine mission.”

“I testify that as the forces of evil increase under Lucifer’s leadership and as the forces of good increase under the leadership of Jesus Christ, there will be growing battles between the two until the final confrontation. As the issues become clearer and more obvious, all mankind will eventually be required to align themselves either for the kingdom of God or for the kingdom of the devil. As these conflicts rage, either secretly or openly, the righteous will be tested. God’s wrath will soon shake the nations of the earth and will be poured out on the wicked without measure. (See JS-H 1:45; D&C 1:9.) But God will provide strength for the righteous and the means of escape; and eventually and finally truth will triumph. (See 1 Ne. 22:15–23.)”

“I testify that it is time for every man to set in order his own house both temporally and spiritually. It is time for the unbeliever to learn for himself that this work is true, that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints is the kingdom which Daniel prophesied God would set up in the latter days, never to be destroyed, a stone that would eventually fill the whole earth and stand forever. (See Dan. 2:34–45; D&C 65:2.) It is time for us, as members of the Church, to walk in all the ways of the Lord, to use our influence to make popular that which is sound and to make unpopular that which is unsound. We have the scriptures, the prophets, and the gift of the Holy Ghost. Now we need eyes that will see, ears that will hear, and hearts that will hearken to God’s direction.”

Amen.

Nov

4

Gazelem: No to Renew the Zoo

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My friend Travis has taken an unpopular, but sound, stance against creating new taxes and new debt for the people in Salt Lake County.

Read his post at Gazelem here.

We need to be reminded that our duty is to make unpopular that which is unsound. We should begin here at home.

Nov

4

Stand Up For Freedom

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The Words of the wisest men on Earth.

I pray we take heed, and that it is not too late.

Nov

4

A Letter From A Friend

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My good friend Nathan Walker has penned an eloquent warning against voting for Obama.

I think it deserves a wider reading, and with his blessing I am posting it here.

Hi XXXXX,

I have followed some of the political dialog back and forth between you and several friends, and have decided, until now, to stay out of the political discussion. (I had intended to write an article called something like “The Top 5 Reasons I WON’T Be Voting for Obama,” but I ran out of time.)

I have been concerned, surprised, and disappointed with the rancor of some of the posts–on both sides. Such things ought not to be. Feeling passionately about something usually means one can advocate and defend a position on principles, not simply spew forth bitter diatribes against those with whom he or she disagrees.

When you and I awake tomorrow, we will have opportunity, if not already taken, to vote. I feel I have a moral obligation, as a matter of both citizenry and religion, to vote for those who will oppose Socialism in any form, and oppose the denigration and destruction of the family, the advocacy of gay marriage, the removal of religion from public life, and the taking of life by abortion. All other issues are secondary. All foreign policy disputes, financial crises, and energy disputes can be resolved by an understanding of, and return to, the principles clearly delineated in the inspired Constitution, and other explanatory supporting documents.

To vote for ANY candidate as a punishment for the real or perceived crimes of his predecessor is naive in the extreme. Those who sow the seeds of “voting against” may reap the bitter harvest of “stuck with.”

I have spoken several times over the past few weeks with members of my faith who say they think socialism is a viable, even preferable system to our current social and economic systems. However, this denotes a lack of understanding. Wise leaders and prophets, especially throughout the past century, have warned strongly and repeatedly about the grave dangers of socialism in any form. Recent warnings have been stronger and more frequent. All who profess to follow a prophet have an obligation to be familiar with their words as they pertain to this issue.

I urge you to watch the two video clips by Ezra Taft Benson you’ll find linked from this page: http://www.conservativefront.com/2008/11/02/ezra-taft-benson-on-socialism/. There may be information there that you have not yet considered.

Any candidate who says he or she will “make things all better,” whether through universal health care, “redistribution of wealth,” social programs for the poor, or any “fairness doctrine,” are singing the same tune sung by another, eons ago, when he said; “… I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor.” (Moses 4:1). True equality is agency–the power to choose freely. The enemy of equal opportunity is egalitarianism–equality of outcome. Beware any who set this heresy forth as the American Dream.

It is not.

I admire your conviction and loyalty. I am not thrilled with either of the two major candidates. One of them, however, has consistently and openly declared his support for, and determination to enact, policies in opposition to truth and liberty; policies which reinforce socialism, abortion, gay marriage, removal of religion from public life, intrusive and coercive environmental policies, and redistribution of wealth. I cannot, in good conscience, support such a candidate.

I urge you, and all who read this post, to consider carefully, without bitterness for the mistakes of past leaders, and without the naivete that assumes any change is for the better. Then choose. You are, after all, free. Choose the person most likely to help keep you so.

Your faithful friend,

Nathan

Personally, I believe that voting for Obama because “he’s better than Bush” is a fool’s errand. Nathan says it much better than I would.

Nov

3

Opponents of Prop 8 Are Lying

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Check out this article on Meridian Magazine about the lies of the opponents of Prop 8.

Think your kids will be safe if Prop 8 fails? Think again.

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