http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/THEMIS/5988 Christ in his ministry held dear those who humans felt vile. So how can Republicans claim to be good and not follow but selected teachings that suit them ? Some of the  beatitudes The poor (Matthew has "poor in spirit"). The text says that theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Republicans call them welfare Queens ?   Mourners (Luke has "those who are weeping"). Republicans give them 3 days bereavement leave then tell them to report to work or be fired.   The hungry (Matthew has "hunger and thirst after righteousness"). The text says that they will be filled (Luke has "be satisfied"). Republicans call them card caring members of the ACLU and Hippies. Those persecuted for seeking righteousness (rather than righteousness, Luke has "followers of the Son of Man"). The text says that theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Republicans call them liberals and the Media elite.   The merciful. The text says that they will "obtain mercy". Republicans call them Liberal Judges for Refusing to Execute Retarded folks and Children.   The peacemakers. The text says that they will be called "the children of God". Republicans call them Draft Dodging Hippies unless your Baby Bush who valiantly protected to the Sky's of Austin from the Vietcong.   Hypocrites and liars I say.   Christ in his ministry held dear those who humans felt vile. So how can Republicans claim to be good and not follow but selected teachings that suit them ? Some of the  beatitudes The poor (Matthew has "poor in spirit"). The text says that theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Republicans call them welfare Queens ?   Mourners (Luke has "those who are weeping"). Republicans give them 3 days bereavement leave then tell them to report to work or be fired.   The hungry (Matthew has "hunger and thirst after righteousness"). The text says that they will be filled (Luke has "be satisfied"). Republicans call them card caring members of the ACLU and Hippies. Those persecuted for seeking righteousness (rather than righteousness, Luke has "followers of the Son of Man"). The text says that theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Republicans call them liberals and the Media elite.   The merciful. The text says that they will "obtain mercy". Republicans call them Liberal Judges for Refusing to Execute Retarded folks and Children.   The peacemakers. The text says that they will be called "the children of God". Republicans call them Draft Dodging Hippies unless your Baby Bush who valiantly protected to the Sky's of Austin from the Vietcong.   Hypocrites and liars I say.   en-us Themis, your mixing your metaphors here. The Republican Party is not the hold out for right wing Conservatives or those who believe in Jesus Christ. Republican Party does not equal orthodox Christianity. Many people, such as myself, are registered Democrats who vote the person, not the party. I just happen to find more people who agree with my philosophy in the Republican Party, but it's not an absolute. Por ejemplo: Rudy Guliani, a Repblican who is pro abortion, pro homosexual marriage, pretty much pro all your favorite themes. BUT, he's a Republican. To me, Rudy Guiliani and Hillary Clinton are similar except she wears a dress. He doesn't LIVE his Catholic faith, so he's been married three times and thinks killing babies is a woman's "choice." I could ask you, "Why do Democrats kill (babies)?" and it would be a strawman argument, because not all Democrats are frothing-at-mouth pro-abortionists like Ted Kennedy. I think you let the Huckabee point cause you to make some sweeping generalizations here. BTW, do the Log Cabin Republicans hate? ???? I'm trying to keep this civil. Let's see how it goes. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/THEMIS/5988/#c_27896 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/THEMIS/5988/#c_27896 Themis, your mixing your metaphors here. The Republican Party is not the hold out for right wing Conservatives or those who believe in Jesus Christ. Republican Party does not equal orthodox Christianity. Many people, such as myself, are registered Democrats who vote the person, not the party. I just happen to find more people who agree with my philosophy in the Republican Party, but it's not an absolute. Por ejemplo: Rudy Guliani, a Repblican who is pro abortion, pro homosexual marriage, pretty much pro all your favorite themes. BUT, he's a Republican. To me, Rudy Guiliani and Hillary Clinton are similar except she wears a dress. He doesn't LIVE his Catholic faith, so he's been married three times and thinks killing babies is a woman's "choice." I could ask you, "Why do Democrats kill (babies)?" and it would be a strawman argument, because not all Democrats are frothing-at-mouth pro-abortionists like Ted Kennedy. I think you let the Huckabee point cause you to make some sweeping generalizations here. BTW, do the Log Cabin Republicans hate? ???? I'm trying to keep this civil. Let's see how it goes. Mary Ann, One error in your rebuttal to themis: >"To me, Rudy Guiliani and Hillary Clinton are similar except she wears a dress."<    RUdy has been known to wear a dress on more than one occasion.  LOL http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/THEMIS/5988/#c_27988 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/THEMIS/5988/#c_27988 Mary Ann, One error in your rebuttal to themis: >"To me, Rudy Guiliani and Hillary Clinton are similar except she wears a dress."<    RUdy has been known to wear a dress on more than one occasion.  LOL THAT IS THE SOME OF THE MOST ELOQUENT BULLS++T I HAVE EVER READ.  DEMOCRATS WORK TO KEEP THE POOR POOR AND THE DEPENDENT DEPENDENT. HERE YOU ARE SPOUTING SCRIPTURE YET THE DEMOCRATS CALL THOSE WHO SPEAK OF THE BIBLE RADICAL EVANGELICALS! http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/THEMIS/5988/#c_31424 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/THEMIS/5988/#c_31424 THAT IS THE SOME OF THE MOST ELOQUENT BULLS++T I HAVE EVER READ.  DEMOCRATS WORK TO KEEP THE POOR POOR AND THE DEPENDENT DEPENDENT. HERE YOU ARE SPOUTING SCRIPTURE YET THE DEMOCRATS CALL THOSE WHO SPEAK OF THE BIBLE RADICAL EVANGELICALS! WHY DO REPUBLICANS HATE?  THAT IS SO RIDICULOUS THAT I AM SPEECHLESS......ALMOST! WHEN HUCKABEE MADE THOSE STATEMENTS IN 1992, SO LITTLE WAS KNOWN ABOUT HIV THAT EVERYONE WAS TERRIFIED.  I CAN JUST BET THAT IF YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN WERE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SOMEONE WITH HIV AT THAT TIME....YOU WOULD HAVE EMBRACED THEM AND INVITED THEM INTO YOUR HOME...ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD.  BULLDUNG!!! SO YOU ARE FULL OF HATE IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO EXPOSE YOURSELF OR THOSE YOU LOVE TO A CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.  I HAPPEN TO BE IN THE MEDICAL FIELD AND HAVE TO GOWN AND GLOVE AND EXPOSE MYSELF TO A MYRIAD OF HORRID DISEASES.  YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUE WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT, AND I CAN BET YOU WOULD BE THE FIRST ONE TO HEAD FOR THE HILLS IF THE RADICAL ISLAMICS BOMBED OUR FINE CITY WITH THE SMALLPOX VIRUS. CONGRATULATIONS.....I HAVE NEVER SEEN THE SCRIPTURE TWISTED AND MISUSED TO THE EXTENT THAT YOU HAVE MANAGED.  GOOD JOB.  http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/THEMIS/5988/#c_31427 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/THEMIS/5988/#c_31427 WHY DO REPUBLICANS HATE?  THAT IS SO RIDICULOUS THAT I AM SPEECHLESS......ALMOST! WHEN HUCKABEE MADE THOSE STATEMENTS IN 1992, SO LITTLE WAS KNOWN ABOUT HIV THAT EVERYONE WAS TERRIFIED.  I CAN JUST BET THAT IF YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN WERE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SOMEONE WITH HIV AT THAT TIME....YOU WOULD HAVE EMBRACED THEM AND INVITED THEM INTO YOUR HOME...ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD.  BULLDUNG!!! SO YOU ARE FULL OF HATE IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO EXPOSE YOURSELF OR THOSE YOU LOVE TO A CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.  I HAPPEN TO BE IN THE MEDICAL FIELD AND HAVE TO GOWN AND GLOVE AND EXPOSE MYSELF TO A MYRIAD OF HORRID DISEASES.  YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUE WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT, AND I CAN BET YOU WOULD BE THE FIRST ONE TO HEAD FOR THE HILLS IF THE RADICAL ISLAMICS BOMBED OUR FINE CITY WITH THE SMALLPOX VIRUS. CONGRATULATIONS.....I HAVE NEVER SEEN THE SCRIPTURE TWISTED AND MISUSED TO THE EXTENT THAT YOU HAVE MANAGED.  GOOD JOB.