For a party that preaches God and religion, what do you make of the scandal ridden republican party?
447783
the short answer???? not nearly as bad as the scandal ridden democratic party\n\n\nby far--the lesser of the two evils
944312
I consider myself republican and I believe it is but a blatant lie to say that the republican party denies basic rights to gays. They just dont support liberal issues such as same-sex marriage because conservative republicans think that it is immoral and wrong. But that is politics - the interplay of power.
894117
The image that I think of when I hear "republican" is pedophilia, religious, or 'in the closet" rather than racist.
271298
There are two types of Republicans in my opinion- those who are Republican because they are rich and enjoy the way our economy works, and those who are Republican because of their moral beliefs.  I think that when deciding which party to belong to, many Christians try to pick the lesser of two evils (ah, the irony).  They choose the Republican party because of their moral beliefs and then, with the other side of the Republican party's ideas in mind, spend their money to help the poor through their church rather than through their government.  There's far less bureaucracy if done this way, and you know your money will be going towards its intended use.  I also think there's more emphasis on homosexuality and abortion because for one, the government has many services in place to help the poor and impoverished (redundant?), so their efforts are placed elsewhere.  I also don't think that in the time Revelation was written that abortions were as prevalent as they are now.  It's become a bigger issue, so people have made it a greater cause.  \n\nHowever, you pose an extremely valid question.  I've become increasingly fed up with the way big business works in this country (and others), and I really SHOULD do something about it.  I think you've just indirectly encouraged me to give more to Christian charities and pay way more attention to candidates and stuff.  I might even take up reading the paper again.  :P
623652
Democrats want to take religion(specifically Christianity) out of the public arena.  They want to bring their version of morality like gay/lesbian marriage, abortion on demand, & every moral issue that goes against Almighty God's word.  They want a government that is more in line with the old Soviet Union where the government controls everything!
969934
Apparently not. They are so gullible. The people in the White House are well-educated from the finest schools. They are not religious. Karl Rove is just playing Christians for fools. The Republican party is controlled by the very rich, who are using the Christians like pawns to get votes. Reagan said 26 years ago that he would get rid of abortion. He nominated the controlling Supreme Court justices. It hasn't happened, has it?
777173
When were the religious Republicans repudiated? You got me.  I know it these last elections, 90% of conservative initiatives/referrendums were passed (8 of 9 states banned gay marriage, and on that didn't was because they had constructed it way too strictly; similarly certain abortion matters were constructed to push the envelope and were far too stringent even for religious republicans).  The real matter at issue in this last election was the war and corruption; it was primarily a referrendum against president Bush.  Many people overlooked the Republican candidates without even considering the issues.  Additionally, many of the Democrats stealing away Republican seats are religious individuals, who support those things you disapprove of.  It's not a party thing.
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I think for Republicans, power & money = freedom and liberty.  And they seem to think that as long as the leaders have it, America is safe in the world.  Power is control, Religions lobby the government just like Big Oil and Pharma and countless others.  \n\nI think that right now the Religious Right is perceived as very powerful and perceived as the majority in this country - when they are only just barely 51% of voters.  That makes them a natural ally for Republicans and Republicans need to strike now, before we start having 75% or 95% of Americans (not just registered Voters) coming out to vote.\n\nSo what I am saying is that the Republicans are happy to use the power of the Religious Right because they are the power of today.  They will do whatever the Religious Right says, if they can, in turn, continue to provide the votes to keep Republicans rolling in "freedom and liberty".
402007
Why do you spread malice and hate towards "Republican Christians"?
753101
Just Republicans taking things too far AGAIN.\n\nActually, Republicans are sort of like Islamic Extremists in a way; always pointing the finger at stuff that doesn't really matter at all.\n\nThey were just looking for a Democrat to blame for anything, because their entire party is exploding with controversy.
220547
this is yet another pitiful attempt by the republican party to earn favor with gay men. who reads GQ? a few clueless straight guys and a bunch of homosexuals. this should make you laugh! the republican  party is littered with a bunch of latent homosexuals tiring to curry support after that whole gay marriage thing. \nhave the republicans really dropped so low that they must issue an article of such stupidity? that like the catholic priest stating they don't prefer altar boys!\ni guess that the GOP has new meaning.\nGROSS OLD PERVERTS!!!!!!!!
921115
I don't go to church, though I am a Christian.  I am a republican, but left my church because it preached the republican agenda from the pulpit.  Politics has no place in the church
785918
Republicans pander to the Christian community, they pretend to have Christian values to get their votes. The conservative Christians preach that homosexuality is wrong. The republicans , who obviously don't believe that, simply latch on to this belief and make it a moral cause to stop the gays. They win elections on issues like gays, abortion, prayer in school etc. while they could care less about those issues they remain extremely important to them as a control tool in moving their voting base to the polls. If the republicans revealed their true selves they could kiss their base goodbye. All that matters to Republicans is power and money. They will lie, cheat, steal, and hide behind God until they get caught. And then they will still lie, cheat, steal and hide behind God in an attempt to weasel out of it.
443359
There are many types of Republicans. My favorite is the Christian Coalition.\n\nIf any Democrat heretics are here, I will pray that you may repent, and become a saved Republican.\n\nCome to Jesus
305029
As an atheist republican, I have been asking myself that for a while.\n\nI guess I still believe in the platforum, but may be only one of a few who actually do.\n\nThe increasing influence of the religious right seriously distresses me, as I hate the idea that the GOP is now connected at the hip with those hate-mongers.  Barry Goldwater warned about this as early as 1980, but I guess few headed his warning.\n\nTechnically, I am a libertarian, but not with the big "L".  I'll vote for moderate Reps, or conservative Dems when the chance arises.\n\nIn short, I hear ya brother.
810688
every day a good evangelical republican gets exposed!!!\n\n\nyep! it is pretty damn funny.
681531
I have money, and I am a Spiritual Democrat.\nMost Republicans and conservative born-again Christians like keeping a lower class citizenship, paying illegal immigrants to raise their children, clean their estates, and keep their gardens growing, so they can gather, hung-over on Sunday mornings, and pray for the poor they help.