McCain Courts Florida Catholics
January 26th, 2008 at 09:31am Mark Noonan
But there is a problem here:
CNA STAFF, Jan 23, 2008 (CNA).- John McCain has set his sights on Florida as the state’s primary draws closer. In a conversation with Catholics in Florida and CNA this afternoon, McCain maintained his support for embryonic stem cell research while emphasizing his hope that it will become an academic issue given the latest scientific advances.
When he was asked how he reconciled his otherwise solid pro-life voting record with his support for experimentation on “surplus” embryos, Sen. McCain called his decision to back the research “a very agonizing and tough decision”. He continued, saying, “All I can say to you is that I went back and forth, back and forth on it and I came in on one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had, in favor of that research. And one reason being very frankly is those embryos will be either discarded or kept in permanent frozen status.” The senator, while standing firm on his decision added, “I understand how divisive this is among the pro-life community.”
Referring to the recent break through in stem cell research which allows scientists to use skin cells to create stem cells, McCain said that, “I believe that skin stem cell research has every potential very soon of making that discussion academic…. Sam Brownback and others are very encouraged at this latest advance….”
Which actually works against McCain - we stand firm for life because the cause of life is the true cause, and thus we were always certain that embryonic stem cell research was never needed. In a universe governed by God, there just could not be a need to deliberately kill the innocent for the supposed benefit of others. We in the pro-life side stood firm - with President Bush as the immovable object - and our faith was proved correct…recent research shows that there is no need to use embyronic stem cells. McCain fell for the liberal argument - and our worry is that if he attains the Presidency, that he’ll fall for such arguments again.
Liberals have a very high level of skill in casting their positions in a postive light - in a way, that is, which makes it seem that disagreement with their position is heartless. But if one takes a close look at it, their demands for a benefit to one always come at the cost to someone else. Time and time again, various GOPers have fallen for these arguments, always to their discredit and always to the advantage of that liberalism anethema to our core beliefs. A combination of MSM prodding and liberal heartstring-pulling worked on McCain - and we can only assume it will work again.
This does not mean that McCain shouldn’t be our nominee or our President, but it is a factor to take into consideration as we make our choices, now and in November.
Entry Filed under: Campaign 2008, Life Issues, Religion, Republicans
12 Comments
1. neocon | January 26th, 2008 at 9:43 am
The problem with liberal “thinking” is the foundation of emotion and sensitivity that it is based on. Couple that with no core values, and you have irrational people making bad decisions.
Liberals have zero capacity for objective, rational thought. And their counter arguments to any issue are always based on others being “heartless” in their effort to dehumanize those with objectivity.
This is the manner in which children approach problems and is more reason to never elect any current subscriber to the liberal movement to any office. Nor should we ever elect someone like McCain who often buys into the emotional ploys of liberals. This is a grown up world with real problems that need to be resolved by adults.
2. hermie | January 26th, 2008 at 11:43 am
McCain’s continued support for embryonic stem cell research is an indication that he would rather seek ‘comity’ with the far Left, than to face the fact that the true object is to dehumanize the embryo, and thus maintain the Left’s arguement that abortion is just the removal of unviable tissue.
3. Nate | January 26th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
if you support the death penalty you don’t support life
if you support war you don’t support life
if collateral death is acceptable in war you don’t support life
if you judge that one life, in any situation, is more important than another you don’t support life
4. neocon | January 26th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Nate,
Thank you for proving that liberals are irrational, hyper-sensitive and unobjective.
And your premise that those concepts are mutually inclusive underscores your ignorance.
5. Casper | January 26th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
The problem with conservative “thinking” is the foundation of emotion and fear mongering that it is based on. Couple that with no core values, and you have irrational people making bad decisions.
Conservatives have zero capacity for objective, rational thought. And their counter arguments to any issue are always based on others being “unpatriotic” in their effort to dehumanize those with objectivity.
This is the manner in which children approach problems and is more reason to never elect any current subscriber to the conservative movement to any office. Nor should we ever elect someone like Rudy who often buys into the fear mongering of conservatives. This is a grown up world with real problems that need to be resolved by adults.
6. neocon | January 26th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Casper,
You need a new schtick. Merely parroting other posts is tedious, yet evidence that you have no valid counter argument.
It’s that lack of critical thinking thing that liberals are burdened with.
7. neocon | January 26th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
And “fear mongering” is obviously a favorite, and meaningless phrase of the left used to vilify those they oppose on issues they have few valid counterpoints on.
So tell me Casper, what tactics do the climate change proponents use?
8. Casper | January 26th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Frankly, neocon, I believe my post just about as much as I believe yours. Which is to say not at all.
9. neocon | January 26th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
So do you not think that liberals are emotionally driven for the most part?
How would you explain their proposals of UHC and income redistribution then if not based on sensitivity?
10. McCain Courts Florida Cat&hellip | January 26th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
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11. David Aulds | January 26th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Any conservative who is thinking of voting for John Mccain needs to look at his record because when they do they will find he is a flatout LIBERAL.
12. FmrMarine | January 27th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
This is an “interesting” read on the rhino formerly known as john mclame
http://vietnamveteransagainstjohnmccain.com/