Dobson Hammers McCain…Kuo Says It Doesn't Matter

I have to agree with Dr. Dobson. The problem is the Republican party is split three ways and John McCain is taking advantage of it. The South will only vote for an evangelical and the rest of the country will not support the bigotry of the South, since many in the South think one has to be an "Evangelical" to be a Christian.

I do not see how this rift will heal by Fall, which means the Democrats will win. McCain is not getting the support of the conservatives. They just won't vote in the Fall.

Typical...just like the late Falwell...self-aggrandizing judgmental opinions...very non-Christian...people like Dobson give Christians a bad name...I thought Christian leaders like Dobson were supposed to try their best to emulate Christ...he's not doing a good job being non-judgmental...what's that Biblical saying? "judge not lest ye be judged" or that little chestnut "let he who is without sin cast the first stone" pretty funny when a non-religious person like me seems to know more about Christ like behaviour than 'ol Dobson...just shows why people getting sick of hearing blowhards like Dobson rant and rave...last time I checked Democracy was doing what it is supposed to do...allowing ALL the people to exercise their OWN opinion...and last night showed them doing that...and apparently they really have an opinion about McCain, Obama, and Clinton...like 'em or not that's who most people like Mr. Dobson

Dobson is a total wingnut. When that guy can articulate to me why he isn't a Hindu or a Shinto practicioner, based on exactly the same evidence he's got, I might be inclined to listen to him.

Anybody who's that afraid of homosexuality must have a hankering for a little sausage himself, don't you figure? At least one thing is certain--Dobson has called the election correctly. These are the worst choices ever. Although, maybe it'll be just like 2000 and we won't have to choose.

This tirade by Dobson could also be called a "coservative litmus test," with Sen. McCain failing miserably. Perhaps Dobson should check how well is wristwatch is operating, since it seems he's at leazt a hundered years behind the times.

Many wonder why James Dobson has not endorsed Huckabee. Is there a more unwavering pro-life candidate? Is there another who has been “born again”? Have any, under spiritual conviction and to their own hurt, withdrawn a news release that would have justifiably reproved an opponent?

Many find it perplexing. Even the secular world is finding something amiss. Time magazine, in a recent article of remarkable spiritual perceptiveness, was stunned by Dobson’s reluctance to make “the natural Christian right choice.”

For months, Dobson has [seemed to favor] … Mitt Romney over Baptist preacher Mike Huckabee … the natural Christian right choice. In December, Dr. Dobson praised a Romney speech, as ‘a magnificent reminder of the role religious faith must play in government and public policy. His delivery was passionate and his message inspirational.’ Dobson even made a congratulatory phone call to the candidate.

When Romney lost the Iowa caucuses to Huckabee, Dobson attributed the outcome to ‘conservative Christians,’ but he has not warmed to the former governor…. who has spoken of his great and longtime friendship with the Dobsons, [wondering] … why no endorsement appears to be coming…. In … [Dobson’s] citizenlink.com assessments, Huckabee was found wanting in terms of foreign policy and ‘fiscal’ issues…. Romney, on the other hand, was praised as ‘solidly conservative’ and unlikely to renege on that stance.

The question remains: WHY no endorsement? And the answer appears to be Dobson’s the “End Justifies the Means” theology. The “End,” reconciling the lost to the Lord is commendable, but the “Means” are much less so. In order to save the world Dobson had to become more like it. And he seems to have honed the political arts of alliance, compromise, and concession far better than the discipline of unwavering Spirit lead conviction. All things considered, perhaps Dobson HAS given Huckabee the endorsement he needed.

Dobson is showing that he cares more about external religious practices and cultural respectibility than about orthodox Christianity. Because of this he has a lot in common with Romney, who has "Christian values" externally, but is not an orthodox Christian and cares little about Jesus's teachings about the poor, for example. This "external religion" is also the religion of the Pharisees.

Thankfully, Mike Huckabee has shown some willingness to look at the heart of Jesus's teachings, and not just the external religious practices.

1. Dems represent big business and the super wealthy just as well as Republicans, they just hide it a lot better.
2. Why is it okay for Oprah, Barbara Streisand and other people of influence to openly campaign for a political candidate, but when a Christian leader makes a political statement, everyone tells them to shut up? That doesn't sound like free speech to me.
3. McCain is presenting himself quite differently in this campaign than in the 2000 election, mainly in the area of stem cell research and the abortion issue, based on his web site. So the question I have is where does McCain really stand on the issue? Can we really trust him?
4. Republicans, in the past, have believed that small, local organizations that in are tune with the community and who personally know those they serve can do a better job of taking care of the poor than a big, bloated, impersonal government. Government will never be the savior of the poor. We all need to look out for our neighbors, whether in big or little ways.
5. The Republican party is not responsible for the problems in the mortage industry. The problem is greedy people running the banks and the home owners who don't do their homework about loan terms.

My own personal view is that Huckabee's tax plan would probably do more to help the poor because they essentially wouldn't have to pay any tax. It would also reward those who consume less, re-use and develop a savings plan for future retirement. And he seems to be a man of integrity as evidence by the fact that he dropped the title Reverend when he stepped down as pastor and entered politics.

Sounds a lot like, if you don't play by my rules then I'm going to take my ball and go home. In my opinion, not a very mature opinion for a man who makes it his practice to advise others.

I have rarily agreed with Dobson - but who can trust McCain when he says one thing to conservatives and always does another. One mere look at who his apologists are on the Left to see what stinks.

Poor Doctor Dobson. If he doesn't have a "born again" environment destroying, wealthy oil tax cutter, email losing, slanderous, lying, cheating fundamentalist, dispensationalist, pre-millennial, evolution denying, biblical literalist, racist, sexist, 6,000 year-old earth candidate, he'll take his little red wagon and go home.
They just don't make candidates like they used to.

Your editor's note is misleading because, although it may be true that Kerry approached McCain on VP, it is also true that McCain approached the Senate democratic leadership about jumping parties. So half of the sentence preceding the editor's note is true. There was a story from the web site for "The Hill" in March of 2007. It was out on the web again as recently as the last few days and it indicated that McCain's chief politcal strategist, John Weaver, approached Tom Daschel when they were trying to get Jumpin' Jim Jeffords to betray his constituents. According to the article, "Weaver asked why Democrats hadn’t asked McCain to switch parties". A series of approaches followed between the folks involved in April and May of 2001 to include discussions on possible committee assignments and senority for McCain. The talks eventually fell apart when Jumpin' Jim received his 40 pieces of silver and became an independent-democrat.

For some time now, I have felt that Dr. Dobson was too concerned about himself, not the Bible and his fellow man. I would strongly suggest that he retreat for prayer and a study of Jesus' teachings before making rash statements about Senator John McCain. Who is the more Christlike? I say Senator McCain and pray he will one day lead this nation as our next President. Dr. Dobson, do you want to cut off your nose to spite your face? I pray for your renewal.

Thanks Doc for reminding us to be thankful of where we live. Couldn't say all that in Cuba or Irag. Wake up people our choice is obvious no matter what party you belong to. Only one candidate has been forthright and has a record to prove it. All the others have records to prove everything we complain about started with them and they change with the wind. GO HUCKABEE!

I agree with Dr. Dobson, although I know the Lordisn't shocked, there is not a candidate I can vote for with a good conscience.
Lord, help America.

Dr.Dobsen, who keeps up with social, spiritual, and political issues; has again clearly presented the facts. As the influential leader of an organization that brings spiritual and physical hope to people throughout the world; Dobsen deserves respect and admiration. Dobsen has no hidden agenda, no hunger for power, no interest in economic advantage. He is simply speaking his heart, based on his faith in God and his sincere concern for every fellow American.

First of all James Dobson never said he would vote for Mitt. He said he would not vote if Clinton, Obama and McCain were on the ballet. I'm sure Mitt isn't in the conversation because he would never vote for him in the first place.

Capitalism means jobs for people willing to work. Isn't communism the bottom line of Democrats? When gun control rules, poverty, and inefficient government run systems are for everyone but those in-charge, Mao Tsetung loves it. And don't forget to do violence to the Christian church. Let oppression begin. Remember, the votes in the Democratic Primary don't count that much. The Superdelegates don't get affected by what the peasants want. The dumb peasants are just manipulated to do the dirty work during the revolts. Let's shed some more tears to rally the feminists one more time.

I agree and would like to underscore what James Dobson has to say. McCain is a democrat in Republican's clothing and he would not represent the US well at all. A vote for McCain is actually a vote for Hillary.

Dobson would back Romney probably because the Mormon church spends a lot of money at the focus on the family book store. Isn't capitalism the bottom line for the Republicans??

My idea of a dream ticket is Romney/Giuliani. That would probably never happen. If McCain wins the GOP, I'll take a serious look at Obama. Never Hillary.