Rick Santorum: "mainline Protestants aren't real Christians" - Page 11

Ibby · 03-04-2012, 10:41 AM

*shudder* 30's Spain? more like 16th-century Spain. Santorum only gets more and more unacceptable, more and more unelectable as more information reaches the public. If he survives the attacks long enough to get himself nominated, I'm almost certain - or at least desperately hopeful - that the American public, as low as opinion as I have of it, CAN'T be crazy enough to elect him once the General Election attacks and reveals set in. Once they know who they're REALLY voting for, all but the most disturbed and extreme theocrats will lose their enthusiasm for him.

Griff · 03-04-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibram

*shudder* 30's Spain? more like 16th-century Spain.

Well the thought is 16th century but the Opus Dei crowd was pretty tight with the Generalisimo.

classicman · 03-04-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibram

Santorum only gets more and more unacceptable, more and more unelectable as more information reaches the public.

He has always been unelectable, Its just that more people are realizing it the more he talks.

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If he survives the attacks long enough to get himself nominated ...

Fear not - never gonna happen.

Ibby · 03-04-2012, 11:43 AM

yeah, yeah. I just happen to consider the comparison to 400 years ago more damning than the comparison to 80 years ago, and at least equally accurate.

Ibby · 03-04-2012, 07:54 PM

I hope he DOES get the nomination, because he's the easiest target in the general. But the idea of him being PRESIDENT is more than terrifying.

classicman · 03-04-2012, 08:25 PM

not a chance in hell.

Ibby · 03-04-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by classicman

not a chance in hell.

He has a fairly clear path to the nomination. I still think Romney is more likely, but it's a close race still.

classicman · 03-04-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibram

He has a fairly clear path to the nomination.

Bwahahahaaaaaaaaaa - Not a chance in hell.

infinite monkey · 03-04-2012, 08:28 PM

I hope you're right, classic. I'm with Ibram...scary scary thought.

Ibby · 03-04-2012, 09:16 PM

but he's winning in lots of polls! I would HOPE that that's a trend that'll reverse as he gets more and more exposure, but right now it seems like he has at least almost as good a shot as Romney.

HungLikeJesus · 03-04-2012, 09:29 PM

I think classicman is a secret Santorum supporter, and is hoping he'll sneak in without being opposed.

classicman · 03-04-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibram

but he's winning in lots of polls! I would HOPE that that's a trend that'll reverse as he gets more and more exposure, but right now it seems like he has at least almost as good a shot as Romney.

Puh - Who answers poll questions?
If he is the nom, Obama wins like 56 of the 58 states )

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

I think classicman is a secret Santorum supporter, and is hoping he'll sneak in without being opposed.

I'd sooner put a bullet in ~~his~~ my head.

Undertoad · 03-04-2012, 10:41 PM

I hope he wins the nom and loses by 15 points in the general.

That will convince the hardliners that continuing the culture war is a loser.

elSicomoro · 03-04-2012, 11:07 PM

This is like the one chance the hardcore social conservatives get to speak their mind...because I don't see Rick Santorum being able to peel off enough moderates and independents to topple Obama.

But we elected Santorum to 2 terms as senator in Pennsylvania...a state that has leaned blue the last 20 years and is still doing so. Stranger things have happened.

Ibby · 03-05-2012, 12:10 AM

I was never one of those "if Bush gets it again I'm moving to Canada" people, but I would have to strongly consider whether or not I would feel safe in a country run by a nutjob like Santorum. Maybe Vermont would stay safe enough, but I know queers across the country who literally fear for their lives if that man is given a big enough platform long enough. The last thing this country needs is someone stirring up more hate.

03-04-2012, 10:41 AM	#1
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	shudder 30's Spain? more like 16th-century Spain. Santorum only gets more and more unacceptable, more and more unelectable as more information reaches the public. If he survives the attacks long enough to get himself nominated, I'm almost certain - or at least desperately hopeful - that the American public, as low as opinion as I have of it, CAN'T be crazy enough to elect him once the General Election attacks and reveals set in. Once they know who they're REALLY voting for, all but the most disturbed and extreme theocrats will lose their enthusiasm for him. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

03-04-2012, 11:43 AM	#4
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	yeah, yeah. I just happen to consider the comparison to 400 years ago more damning than the comparison to 80 years ago, and at least equally accurate. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

03-04-2012, 07:54 PM	#5
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	I hope he DOES get the nomination, because he's the easiest target in the general. But the idea of him being PRESIDENT is more than terrifying. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

03-04-2012, 08:25 PM	#6
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	not a chance in hell. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

03-04-2012, 09:16 PM	#10
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	but he's winning in lots of polls! I would HOPE that that's a trend that'll reverse as he gets more and more exposure, but right now it seems like he has at least almost as good a shot as Romney. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

03-04-2012, 08:28 PM	#9
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I hope you're right, classic. I'm with Ibram...scary scary thought.

03-04-2012, 09:29 PM	#11
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I think classicman is a secret Santorum supporter, and is hoping he'll sneak in without being opposed. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

03-04-2012, 10:41 PM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I hope he wins the nom and loses by 15 points in the general. That will convince the hardliners that continuing the culture war is a loser.

03-04-2012, 11:07 PM	#14
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	This is like the one chance the hardcore social conservatives get to speak their mind...because I don't see Rick Santorum being able to peel off enough moderates and independents to topple Obama. But we elected Santorum to 2 terms as senator in Pennsylvania...a state that has leaned blue the last 20 years and is still doing so. Stranger things have happened.

03-05-2012, 12:10 AM	#15
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	I was never one of those "if Bush gets it again I'm moving to Canada" people, but I would have to strongly consider whether or not I would feel safe in a country run by a nutjob like Santorum. Maybe Vermont would stay safe enough, but I know queers across the country who literally fear for their lives if that man is given a big enough platform long enough. The last thing this country needs is someone stirring up more hate. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

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