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Title: Political Parties
Post by: Florida_Catholic on April 04, 2005, 07:36:41 PM
Poll Question:
What political party do you align yourself with and why?


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: GodWarrior on April 28, 2005, 02:57:38 PM
I'm no affiliation. I think all the political parties are liars. However, I do vote because it's my right. I guess I vote for the lesser of the evils. I don't think we should use parties. How about most votes wins? It works for me.


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: Shammu on April 28, 2005, 03:33:45 PM
Talk about a loaded question. I vote how I think is right. 99% of the time, that is republican. I weight all sides, before I vote. And I vote for the lesser of the evils.


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: JudgeNot on April 28, 2005, 11:47:24 PM
PG party
Party of God
(A liberal's nightmare.)
 ;D

I prefer to recognize leanings – (left, right – liberal, conservative) as an indication of political affiliation.  There are too many liberal republicans and conservative democrats for me to fall in with either party.

I'm fairly sure that I lean toward the right.   ;D


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: jesusavedme on April 29, 2005, 12:45:46 PM
I don't vote unless I feel particularly compelled to do so.  I simply pray that God's will be done.  Regardless of whether we vote or not, He will appoint whom He will.  He removeth kings and setting them up.  Why vote anyway when the elections are rigged?  Do you actually think that Bush was going to allow himself to lose?  I'm not here to hate on God's annointed.  My intention is not so.  There is a fine line between honouring the king and speaking the truth and I intend to walk it.  Remember those three young Jewish men in Babylon?  The kingdoms of the world are Satans right now.  Let him have his consolation because the party is almost over.  Jesus is coming... then shall Thy Kingdom come.  Until then, let's just preach the Gospel.  

God bless...


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: Tibby on April 29, 2005, 02:11:14 PM
I'm align mostly with the Libertarian veiwpoint. I feel the reason morality is worth anything is because we choose to do, and when you take away that choice, we risk playing God. I vote Republican for the most part because I like most of their policies. Policies that the Texas State party seems to uphold, but the National Party seems to forget about whenever it is convenent.


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: Allinall on April 29, 2005, 03:52:05 PM
I am affiliated with the Republican Party.  And, I am not a liar.  I have never lied once in my entire life.   ;D


Title: Libertarian
Post by: Alnilam on April 29, 2005, 04:06:01 PM
and happy to see I am not alone.  :)


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: Tibby on April 29, 2005, 04:52:03 PM
I have never lied once in my entire life.   ;D

Be careful, some birds might mistake that nose of yours for a tree branch! ;) ;D


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: Florida_Catholic on May 14, 2005, 08:02:19 AM
Sounds like most of you who answered vote Republican, but it also looks like most of you missed the second part of the question, "and why?"

What are the key issues that you use to choose who to vote for?  Economic, Social, International, or some other kind of policies?
Specific issues such as Taxes, Abortion, or War?
Just as simple as what do you think is important and why?


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: 2nd Timothy on May 14, 2005, 09:05:26 AM
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What political party do you align yourself with and why?

I align myself with Christ, and vote for the man who best fits those guiding principles.  (key words being "best fit" and "man").

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What are the key issues that you use to choose who to vote for?

SNIP

Just as simple as what do you think is important and why?

The issues vary from candidate to candidate.  Each one places emphasis on certain things making their platform for election.

For me, it all boils down to how those various issues  (whatever they may be) best fit the guiding principles that we scripture living believers adhere to.   Thats the man I'm voting for every time.

Why?  
Because as a believer in Christ, I desire a leader who will guide my country based on biblical truth.   Thats not always an easy choice, even if possible at times, but there you have it.  


Grace and Peace!


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: Layman Bairn on May 14, 2005, 10:09:31 AM
I usually vote for Larry, Curly or Moe. So far one of them has won every time. ;D

Bairn


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: markbelieves on May 14, 2005, 11:11:30 PM
Although I typically vote republican I am finding it difficult to align myself with any particular party.  None of them fit like a glove so I decide which is the closest.  I have found out one thing, based on the last four years, the republicans are not the party of fiscal reponsibility they have claimed to be.

From the liberal side I have heard the argument that they are better christians because they support policies to help those in need.  I contend that if we were truely a country of christians, we would not need the government to tax us and then help the needy...we would do it ourselves.

No one should consider themselves compassionate because they pay taxes.  It doesn't work that way.

Mark


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: Pilgrim on May 15, 2005, 08:22:28 AM
I don't vote period! The reason why is in the Article below in which I am in agreement.

http://www.nlbchapel.org/politics.htm


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: Layman Bairn on May 15, 2005, 09:42:06 AM
Pilgrim,

I read most of the article you linked in your post... a very impressive and well-taken opinion.

 I was thinking, after I read the article, perhaps God has moved a few to stand in the river as we pass over in safety. I shudder to think how far progressed the filth and godlessness would be, if not for God's use of ones like James Dobson.

America stands out alone among the 3,000 years of failed governments mentioned. We began as a God centered endeavor and though the downward spiral seems out of control now, I’m thankful my children have a little of our former blessings intact. It is true that a preoccupation with politics is a great distraction for many Christians. We must be about our Father's business.

 A simple vote (which is a blessed freedom) and a labor of prayer can be mighty and effective to preserve some peace and sanity. Our hope is wasted if we imagine political activity will do any more than just temporarily stem the inevitable tide of darkness. But, my heartfelt thanks to Dobson and others who seem to be gifted and used of God to accomplish a little.

Looking forward to the time of the great Monarchy,

Bairn


Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: Soldier4Christ on May 15, 2005, 10:26:17 AM
I am reminded of a verse on this subject:


Eph 6:12  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.


The priviledge of voting can be a powerful tool in this battle.

Sometimes it is the Lords will that some get into politics and positions of leadership. The Bible is full of such examples; David and Moses for two. Moses didn't even want the position but God chose him for just that.






Title: Re:Political Parties
Post by: JudgeNot on May 16, 2005, 11:07:20 AM
As an evangelical, I believe the Word must reach every ear.  
There are those in politics who would deny the evangelical’s calling to spread His Word.  
As long as there are those who are influenced by Satan to work to stifle the Word, I believe we as Christians are obligated to speak out.  If that is called ‘engaging in politics’ then I’m guilty of being quite political.

As far as party affiliation, I am a registered ‘decline to state’.  If I were to affiliate with a “party”, it would be the Constitution Party.  
Constitution Party Mission Statement
The mission of the Constitution Party is to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity through the election, at all levels of government, of Constitution Party candidates who will uphold the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. It is our goal to limit the federal government to its delegated, enumerated, Constitutional functions and to restore American jurisprudence to its original Biblical common-law foundations.  

For those of you unfamiliar with them, you can check them out here:
http://www.constitutionparty.com  (http://www.constitutionparty.com)

God Bless All!  HE IS RISEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JN