Republican Christian Nationalism
Interesting survey of about 6000 Americans, w/r to Christian nationalism and its fringe zealot movement with the Republican party, pitches some radical church and state questions.
[b]More than half of Republicans support Christian nationalism, according to a new survey[/b]
[URL]https://www.npr.org/2023/02/14/1156642544/more-than-half-of-republicans-support-christian-nationalism-according-to-a-new-s[/URL]
[b]A new poll gives us insight into a troubling anti-American movement[/b]
[URL]https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/09/prri-poll-christian-nationalism/[/URL]
[QUOTE] While most Americans today embrace pluralism and reject this anti-democratic claim, majorities of white evangelical Protestants and Republicans remain animated by this vision of a white Christian America. [/QUOTE]
The poll asked questions based on some of the following beliefs, in order to determine how deeply those asked embraced Christian nationalism:
> “The U.S. government should declare America a Christian nation.”
> “U.S. laws should be based on Christian values.”
> “If the U.S. moves away from our Christian foundations, we will not have a country anymore.”
> “Being Christian is an important part of being truly American.”
> “God has called Christians to exercise dominion over all areas of American society.”
This looks very eerily similar, to something we often see, written and prophesized by many violent militant Taliban or a Muslim regimes, zealots and religious sects. Well so much for a pluralist democratic America.
Obvious to some, others not so much
[QUOTE=Xpartan;2789556]Honestly Tiny, I've been watching your ChrisP advocacy in disbelief. I used to regard you as somewhat of a Unicorn -- non-dogmatic and thoughtful Republican. Then came your incessant "attaboys" with this ultra-right-wing and openly anti-Semitic bigot. Sad.[/QUOTE]Good observations!
It's as obvious as daylight and as clear as day, to some. I am not the first too see such a [B] "sympathetic ear"[/B] bend to the hate mongering.
Still I think it maybe lost on some BMs, even when the hate speech posts are being deleted with notices of [i]"[No more comment about racism. Deleted by Admin]" [/i].
But it is what it is!
A spoon full of sugar, makes the medicine...
[QUOTE=Tiny12;2789274]Hahahahah! Nevada and New Mexico haven't voted Republican in a presidential election since 2004. New Jersey since 1988. And the District of Columbia never has. There's no good argument that New Mexico's a swing state, especially since the Democratic Party bosses gerrymandered the state so Republicans can't win. I agree with your characterization of Arizona and Georgia as red states, although they're closely divided, have only Democratic Senators, and voted for Biden. You could arguably consider North Carolina and Florida Republican. [/QUOTE]Chuckling at the facts and data, isn't really making your case. But for you, I guess it's [B]"the sugar"[/B] that makes you better able to swallow, the [B]"bitter pill"[/B] of reality, that 12 out of the top 20 of the illiterate states , are red states (and only 3 blue states).
Again, the electoral map, shows historical voting for both Blue, Red and Swing states, since 2000.
[URL]https://www.270towin.com/content/blue-and-red-states [/URL]
Still Waiting, From Here To Eternity
[QUOTE=Tiny12;2789610]A. There is no black or white, no pure good nor pure evil. We live in a world of gray. Chris and I are off white.
B. I've been tag teamed enough by you gentlemen of the left to know it's no fun fighting the good fight alone. Chris needed some help.
C. I'm not ultra right wing. I'm a Libertarian / Republican who believes in a social safety net. And I'm not an anti-Semite. In fact, I believe Jews of European origin are right up there with overseas Chinese as some of the most brilliant and industrious people on the planet.* Chris and I have not engaged on this issue. I'm sure if we do, it will be in a mutually respectful manner, assuming we disagree.
Finally, I'm not a bigot. I've been clear on this. I do believe certain people, and their children, and their children's children, etc., have been disadvantaged in America, and the Democratic Party bears more responsibility than Republicans. And I've outlined steps, "bottom up" ways to improve the condition of the less fortunate among us, that would be far preferable to and far more effective than the Progressive Democrats' "top down" strategy of robbing the entrepreneurs and the businessmen and the investors and those among us who work the hardest. Instead of building up the poor, the Progressive Democratic Politicians' strategy is to drag down the rich, to make us more "equal."
Footnote:
*except for Paul Krugman, who is a dumb ass[/QUOTE]Social Security.
Unemployment Insurance.
The Civil Rights Act.
Medicare.
Medicaid.
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The Affordable Care Act.
The American Rescue Plan.
The Inflation Reduction Act.
The CHIPS and Science Act.
Those are just some of the legislation proposed, fought for and passed when Dems held the White House and the Majority in both Houses of Congress.
Still waiting for ONE legislation proposed, fought for and passed when Repubs held that same position at the helm equal to even the least of those.
Add to that the fact that Dem stewardship produced all of the notable recoveries, boom times, economic expansions, historic jobs creation and none of the half dozen or so Great Economic Crashes and Massive Jobs Destruction of the past century while Repub stewardship has led us directly into every Great Economic Crash, Historic Jobs Destruction and none of the notable recoveries, economic expansions and historic jobs creation in that same amount to time.
So please elaborate on exactly how those Dem accomplishments dragged down anyone, much less the disadvantaged, their children's children, etc. , and of course the poor put upon rich so terribly that it prompts you and other wingers to "fight the good fight" to put more Repubs in office so they can repeat over and over again what they have repeatedly done for America and prevent Dems from doing what they have repeatedly done for America.
Extra points if you can come up with something, anything that isn't about some sucker social issue that is going to happen in a free society anyway regardless of who is in office even if it's 10 Ronald Reagans, 10 Donald Trumps, 10 Moscow Mitches and 10 Kave-in McQarthys in a row.
Republican Reverse "Robin Hood"
[QUOTE=Tiny 12;2789610] .... I do believe certain people, and their children, and their children's children, etc., have been disadvantaged in America, and the Democratic Party bears more responsibility than Republicans. And I've outlined steps, "bottom up" ways to improve the condition of the less fortunate among us, that would be far preferable to and far more effective than the Progressive Democrats' "top down" strategy of robbing the entrepreneurs and the businessmen and the investors and those among us who work the hardest. Instead of building up the poor, the Progressive Democratic Politicians' strategy is to drag down the rich, to make us more "equal." [/QUOTE] A Republican, advocating for the billionaires, now that just never gets old, as they continue to payoff their Repub crony politicians to do their bidding. (ie., Lower taxes and less regulations, so we can pollute more of our air, waters, land oceans and the environment and ultimately make more while doing so.)
I strongly disagree that and think the Repubs have been primarily responsible for handicapping, robbing and economically crippling the poor and disadvantaged in America. You see it everyday in Congress, when they block bill after bill, after bill meant to help, service and aid Americans, in vulnerable times. From our servicemen and women to our elders in need of medical care and drug price relief.
Take the case of former Republican Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and former NFL player Brett Favre, team up to [b]scam and steal welfare aid/funds[/b], to enrich themselves and build a useless wealthy volleyball complex, to be used by the rich and affluent, in the poorest state in the country. Both cases are from the state of Mississippi.
[b]QAnon\Repubs\Bothsidesists reverse "Robin Hood" at it's finest.[/b]
[URL]https://www.foxnews.com/sports/brett...e-funds-report[/url]
[b]Money for Welfare Instead Funded Concerts, Lobbyists, Football Games, Audit Finds[/b]
[URL]https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/us/mississippi-department-human-services.html[/URL]
There are no doubt (especially in the deep southern states), see many more of these reverse "Robin Hood" schemes (perpetrated by Repubs) and "misappropriation of funds", meant go to the poor, ultimately get diverted or the poor see very little of what's owned.
