Comments for What Romney Needs to Say to Catholics in the Debate at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 11 out of 11 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Tue, 21 May 2013 06:27:08 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13747 We have too many Jerry Brown, Joe Biden Catholics voting out there. They have been conditioned by the Vatican II influenced schools where their attitudes toward social mores are similar to those of public school alumni. Their diocesan leaders have been strong supporters of illegal immigration, encourage tolerance of the "gay rights" agenda (taught by progressive "priests" and "nuns"), and equate socialism with social justice............all anti-Catholic principles entirely! They readily supported Obama overwhelmingly in the previous election simply because they share the same flawed values. We have both Protestant and Mormon candidates who support basic Christian values that are in line with Catholic tradition than do many of the C&E "catholics" who are eligible to vote. May our Holy Father inspire reform of what was once the finest system of primary and secondary schooling. The Church's future is dependent upon it. - Stan J Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:35:08 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13727 (Wed) 10 30 pm, Romney Cleaned his clock! Well Done, Jack - Jack,CT Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:41:38 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13725 Excellent article, George. Let's hope Romney incorporates your recommendations into his arguments. Too much is at stake for our fellow citizens, especially Catholics, for Romney not to have a superlatively effective performance. Isn't it also time for our bishops to speak out clearly, decisively, and fearlessly against re-election of Obama along the same lines as you recommend to Romney? - Seanachie Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:49:27 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13724 @Alex, The same was said about Kennedy,you may not like him but Christians are fine with Romney. Jack - Jack,CT Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:18:36 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13723 Can a Mormon really sincerely espouse the tenets of faith and morals necessary to lead and inspire a Christian opposition? I don't relate to him at all. - Alex Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:59:53 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13722 Perceptive piece, Mr.Marlin. I would add only this for consideration: There are plenty of folks who have come to the conclusion, some reluctantly and with much angst, that Gov. Romney is a full spectrum conservative. But some are still skeptical, and most of his new found conservative supporters will be looking for signs of backsliding and inconsistency. It wasn't easy for the Governor to win these folks' loyalty but it will be easy to loose it if he shows less than enthusiastic commitment to positions which are important to conservatives. The debate is an opportunity for the Governor to cement conservative support and I hope, and believe, that he will do it. - Ray Hunkins Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:10:54 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13721 Frank, All O has to say back to Romney is that Cdl. Dolan blessed his convention and Romney must be trying to be more Catholic than the Cardinal. O. can repeat this strategy right down the list - abortion, homosexual marriage, NDAA, etc - he's covered by Romney's pathetic stands at every corner. No, Romney doesn't have the infanticide image to beat down, but if you really believe abortion takes a human life, infanticide is just a matter of degree of evil. And O. has already won an election as an infanticide-acceptor anyway. Tonight's debate is just a kabuki show - bread and circuses for the masses. - Sue Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:28:39 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13719 Mr. Marlin, As a product of situational poverty in my youth, I suggest that the use of "blue collar" seems a bit patronizing. - Mack Hall Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:08:06 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13718 If I were Romney, I'd ask Obama why God got kicked out of the Democratic Convention and then let back in. Or he could ask, "Gee Mr. President since this was you convention, are you ashamed of God? - Frank Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:59:12 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13717 only one in four people are catholic and 50% will vote democrat,to reinforce my arguement that "CHANGE" needs to be the message! Jack - Jack,CT Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:11:18 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2012/what-romney-needs-to-say-to-catholics-in-the-debate.html#comment-13715 Mr Marlin, More than all you listed (and I totally agree)Romney needs to convince all Christians that"CHANGE" is what is needed. Doma,contraceptives,HHS mandate are all important but not "ONE" are a game changer.I want Romney to speak to all Christians! We must remember we are in the minority as Catholics,so he must show "Broad and Bold" Contrasts. Romney has just tonight to show he can turn this around. Fact is obama is winning the "PR" war.A compelling reason "CHANGE" is what Romney needs to show. Jack - Jack,CT Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:43:56 +0100