Do you know why the GOP targets the religious?

Question

I say because Republicans are the worst demagogues. Those who are religious are more susceptable to demagoguery because religion is emotional (it certainly isn't logical). Anyone who believes that a man parted a sea, or walked on water, or harvested pairs of every animal into a wooden boat for 40 days, etc, will believe virtually anything. And, Republicans play them like a fiddle! There is no wonder why the states with the lowest test scores and highest HS dropout rates are red states...and they are mostly in the "Bible Belt."

What do you think?

Ever wondered why the GOP always bring up emotional issues at election time, yet never resolve them so that they can linger forever:

Abortion, Gay Marriage, Teri Schrivo (sp), etc.

For Carson123:
High School Dropout rates:
http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/cr_baeo_t2.htm

Answer 1

I think you raise a lot of valid points. I'm pretty much in agreement with you. The GOP has made a fine art of exploiting the seasoned credulity of the so-called "religious" in America.

Even top GOP officials refer to these religious voters as "the nutjobs," as in the phrase "OK, we're in the home stretch, time to mobilize the nutjobs!"

BTW, in response to "carson" down there: you say "Republicans...have stood for (at least sometimes) things closer to the Bible than any other party - and that, sir, is why I have supported them."

I beg to differ. You've been sold a bill of goods. The GOP is great at pandering rhetorically to traditional "religious values." They talk the talk so well that you don't even realize they aren't walking the walk. Don't get me wrong, I'm no fan of either party; but the Dems really DO represent a more "Jesus-like" approach in their advocacy of social programs, etc.

Answer 2

You answered your own question. So it was more of a rant than a question.

Still, I must comment that I live in a small town in the South with a large working class and it is mostly Christian. Since Bush, there have been so many economic struggles for the people here.

We need to start voting on what will UNIVERSALLY benefit all of us as working Americans. These things affect all of us irregardless of whether we are Christian conservative or not.

Employment, unfair tax breaks for the rich, prohibitive college costs that force more working class into the military just to afford college, health care, our jobs being shipped overseas, regulation of immigration etc.

The first politician to speak common sense to me about these issues is the one I'll vote for. Those that go on and on about things that do not affect me or my family like gay marriage and abortion etc. will be ignored at the polls. I am hoping more and more people feel this way.

Answer 3

...I beg to differ, sir. I know a God who is all-powerful and it is no problem for Him to move mountains and enable others to do it.
...As for being logical, Jesus Christ was a real, historical figure, witnessed by the Law, the Prophets and the rest of Bible, by historians of His day, and by millions of changed lives (believers). He claimed to be God and only way to God -who is He to you? Is He God, a liar, a lunatic, or a legend? This is no small thing - it means your eternal destiny. I urge you to believe on Christ and be saved, or you won't make it. It is worth your while to check it out - most with opinions like yours have never given the Bible and Christianity a fair chance.
...Let me tell you about my daughter, whom we home-schooled (and the rest of our kids, too); she is 18, starting college this year as a sophomore, and we live near Wash, DC. And by the way, all through school my kids have consistently scored above their peers (1-2 years ahead) of their public school counterparts. Test scores have been little problem for them. And guess what, they know how to think and think critically - they are not a part of "mooing herd" that just does what it is told.
...Speak whatever way you wish about "Bible Belt" and its dropouts (I doubt if you have any real evidence); the Bible says "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, fools despise wisdom and instruction." (Proverbs 1:7)
...We are fools for Christ's sake - who's fool are you?
...BTW, Republicans tend to be spineless, which bothers me, but they have stood for (at least sometimes) things closer to the Bible than any other party - and that, sir, is why I have supported them.
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...Dear upcup: Please present solid proof that it is mainly Christians who are dropping out in the Bible Belt states. What research and/or studies have you done to prove the dropouts are mostly Christians? Really, now, please present it to us.
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...To jon-jon: There are disappointments and misfits in both parties it is true. You may say I am misguided, but I think the GOP is the best hope (but there is not much hope in politics). I will never support a party that can countenance abortion on demand and partial birth abortion, consistent higher taxes, weakness in defense, nor a party that caters to women's lib, radical evironmenalism, the rights of perverts, protects the criminal rather than the victim, and has a "blame America first" attitude; you can if you wish.

Answer 4

Spoken like a true one-sided Democrat.