Burying Mitt

since americanpatriot (ironic, huh?) raises the point, here's JFK on those "phony" mormons:

???Tonight I speak for all Americans in expressing our gratitude to the Mormon people ??? for their pioneer spirit, their devotion to culture and learning, their example of industry and self-reliance. But I am particularly in their debt tonight for their battle to make religious liberty a living reality ??? for having proven to the world that people of different faiths of different views could flourish harmoniously in our midst??? They suffered persecution and exile, at the hands of Americans whose own ancestors, ironically enough, had fled here to escape the curse of intolerance. But they never faltered in their devotion to the principle of religious liberty - not for themselves alone, but for all mankind. And in the 11th article of faith, Prophet Joseph Smith not only declared in ringing tones: ???We claim the privilege of worshipping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience" - he also set forth the belief that all men should be allowed "the same privilege. Let them worship how, where, or what they may.???

???And what has been true of the Mormons has been true of countless other religious faiths - Jews, Quakers, Catholics, Baptists, Unitarians, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses, and many, many others. All encountered resistance and oppression. All stuck by both their rights and their country. And in time the fruits of liberty were theirs to share as well; and the very diversity of their beliefs enriched our Nation's spiritual strength??? Many a great nation has been torn by religious feuds and holy wars - but never the United States of America. For here diversity has led to unity - liberty has led to strength. And today that strength - that spiritual, moral strength - is needed as never before.???

America is not ready for a mormon president

Mitt Romney is the only candidate who could have whipped our economy into shape. He's extremely gifted when it comes to economics and I, too, wish he would have focused more on this. Now...we'll never know how good we could have had it.

As a fellow member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as far as I am concerned, his faith was his strongest asset. I'm grateful Mitt didn't "mute" his "mormonism". I know what we stand for... faith, family, and unity...exact qualities the leader of this great nation should personify. As Romney steps down, we wish him all the best. May he and his family now receive a much needed rest! Here's to Romney in 2012!

Let me see if I got this right. You said that in, "deciding who should be president ... "[candidates] need brains and an ability to go with the flow as well." That theoretical, hot-winded hypothesis simply doesn't jive with reality or the known facts. If brains and flexibility were were critical, essential factors, the current hard-headed vacant-lot president (Bush) would never have staggered any further than the head of his party-hardy frat consortium.

Let me see if I got this right. You said that in, "deciding who should be president ... "[candidates] need brains and an ability to go with the flow as well." That theoretical, hot-winded hypothesis simply doesn't jive with reality or the known facts. If brains and flexibility were were critical, essential factors, the current hard-headed vacant-lot president (Bush) would never have staggered any further than the head of his party-hardy frat consortium.

"Soulless throat-cutter"??? What would Daniel Pearl say about that comment you moron?? Can you summon any thought that has been considered for more than a nanosecond? Do your editors not recoil in horror when they read that assinine wording? Why don't you try this next time you sit at your desk to blow out on of these columns: USE YOUR BRAIN TO THINK BEYOND THE FIRST LAYER OF A TOPIC. How's about you write about how global-warming has ZERO evidence that it is man-made. Or about how GLOBAL COOLING IS A MUCH WORSE THREAT THAN THE ALTERNATIVE. Or how about the multitude of scandals that the Clintons would bring as to the White House which would require them to use an extra UHAUL or two. How about reporting about how the report entitled "THE CONNECTION" has actually done some research on whether or not Sadaam MOVED the weapons that Bill Clinton spoke about (along with Al Gore, if you know how to search on YouTube) during his tenure. Do you even get it that WMD's don't have an expiration date like MILK??

Romney was the biggest poser out there. Glad this article summed it up.

Romney was the biggest poser out there and I didn't have to read this article to believe it.

This article is pathetic! And shows how sleezy the media is. Romney was the only candidate that could have lifted America. I just cant believe how stupid Americans can be these days. I thought pundits would try and smash him now even when he's out. Corruption FEARS Romney with a passion! and they are not scared to show it! Every news station has told lies about Mitt. Hopefully there will still be an America in 2012 for Romney to save... Maybe the world has finally reached the point of no return, this next president could bring about the end of the world, at least that's what the Ancient Mayan's believed...

Howard Fineman has NO IDEA!!! What a travesty of writing. Leave the extremism to the Globe, and other bizarre tabloids. Has Newsweek realistically lowered itself to this putrid flavor of journalistic scholarship? If that is the case, count me out as any form of an avid reader. "A square peg in a round hole"? "The quality of being genuine is hard to cover"? Mitt Romney was the only candidate available who truly was genuine. I wonder how much readership Fineman will cost Newsweek because of the audacity he exhibits to question Mitt Romney's genuineness. At least I am now aware that I will NEVER need to read another Fineman article as long as I have eyes to see. Pure fodder, but maybe its usefulness can be for lining the bottom of my bird's cage, or for picking up the dog's messes in the back yard, yet even there I've gotten my hands on something almost as bad.

Howard Fineman has NO IDEA!!! What a travesty of writing. Leave the extremism to the Globe, and other bizarre tabloids. Has Newsweek realistically lowered itself to this putrid flavor of journalistic scholarship? If that is the case, count me out as any form of an avid reader. "A square peg in a round hole"? "The quality of being genuine is hard to cover"? Mitt Romney was the only candidate available who truly was genuine. I wonder how much readership Fineman will cost Newsweek because of the audacity he exhibits to question Mitt Romney's genuineness. At least I am now aware that I will NEVER need to read another Fineman article as long as I have eyes to see. Pure fodder, but maybe its usefulness can be for lining the bottom of my bird's cage, or for picking up the dog's messes in the back yard, yet even there I've gotten my hands on something almost as bad.

Very disappointed over Romney dropping out of the race. I guess we can all thank Huckabee for allowing McCain to move up. Huckabee will have to live with himself and take the consequences of the actions the next president makes whether a democrat or republican president end up in the White House. I just pray that Romney will take this next four years to show America that he is who he says he is. I'll look foward to seeing him take a more active role in Government in helping the economy take a better turn.

I think this article is loathesome and is a perfect example of how the media blind sided a great candidate for President, but then again, realizing the source - tells me everything. Mitt Romney is a genuine conservative, he ha a record to be proud, McCain is revered by those who are liberal and he shouldnt be a Republican, but a solid democrat, after all he almost switched sides - so talk about being a phoney - he's the real thing for a Pinocchio and the worst offender of campaigning and saying he is one thing when he something entirely different.

May he and the others out there on both sides and in between. "REST IN PEACE" and let the real candidates
get on their way to the White House.

Isn't Hillary a ruthless throat cutter? Aren't all politicians throat cutters? Where are the American leaders. In case you don't understand what American leader means it means someone who works for America, who introduces bills and helps to pass bills that will enhance America. I only see ruthless, corrupt scum who are counting their money and getting what they can for themselves. America for Americans! The rest of them can go home.

It is sad that the mainstream media just doesn't get it. Mitt Romney ran his campaign with class and dignity things which you Mr. "Fineman" are foreign to. Romney was far from "phony" in fact the real phonies are those in the media who claim to be non-biased but clearly have an agenda, the John McCains and Mike Huckabees who will sell their soul to be elected and cry fowl when someone has the audacity to bring up their voting records, legislation and poor choices as so-called conservatives. The problem Mitt Romney had is that he was not a household name, and when he was honest about his change of heart instead of taking his word, the mainstream media jackels are all too quick to throw him under the bus. At least he was honest, which is more than I can say about any of the other politicians in this race and most of the mainstream media "reporters" who back them up. Where are the REAL journalists who ask all the candidates the tough questions instead of spinning mindless trivial jabs back and forth about issues no one cares about. What about the boarder? What about Mexameracanada? What about our economic sovereignty? What about Democrats who continue to push us to Socialism? Where are the hard hitting reports on these topics? Not here! I'll be looking forward to seeing Mitt in 2012 if we still have a country left.