Like his Muslim brothers and sisters, Mitt Romney believes having 72 virgins is a good thing. In what other..

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ways are conservatives like their Islamic cousins?

Con philosophy is more like radical Islamic fundamentalism than you realize. They are two sides of the same coin:

They both share the same attitude regarding women. They believe women should be subservient to men. Accomplished women are threatening to them. They work to prevent equality between the sexes. Women shouldn't be allowed to wield power, whether it's driving a car or piloting an F-18.

Both are hard-liners on crime and punishment. Arabs cut off hands and behead people. It's not that extreme with conservatives, but they also believe in harsh punishment in the name of justice and to send a warning to future wrong-doers. Conservatives believe in the death penalty, long prison sentences, and they support torture.

Both are isolationists. They are suspicious of people of different nationalities, ethnicities, and religion. They exhibit xenophobia. They use religion as a means of distinguishing self from non-self, friend from enemy. Foreigners are always suspect.

They are traditionalists. They cherish what already exists and are wary of new ideas. There may be inefficiencies and injustices with the current system, but they don't want to rock the boat. New ideas are blasphemy. Progressives are looked down upon.

They want religion to be the heart of government. They don't want a separation of church and state. Laws should be based on religious teachings. Religious leaders should be in charge of the country.

Look in the mirror cons. Today's Islamic fundamentalist is really yesterday's conservative.

Answer 1

Obviously you know nothing about Mormonism or Christianity. Are you a hate monger? I thought we republicans had exclusive rights to that catagory......

Answer 2

That's an interesting opinion. However, I believe that in the absence of a Deity man (or women) has to have faith in something. A wise man once said "If there were no God, it would be necessary for man to create one". I believe that the extreme left is in fact a reflection of religion. Most of their passionate causes are against religion and arguments are the same only mirrored.

Answer 3

I'm not a conservative or even a Republican, but I think having 72 virgins is a good thing, too. But I'd trade that for a few hot babes who've "been around".

Answer 4

I have heard dumber things but darn if I can remember where. You really need some professional help. Your mindless crap just makes it that much harder for people to engage in responsible dialog and come to effective compromises.

Answer 5

I don't buy much of that.

I think that the powerful Republicans worship money and use religion, guns and subtle racism to attract votes.

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Answer 6

I am not a Muslim, but I like the idea of 72 Virgins! Hell, I would settle for ONE! Do they exist?
Other than that, I say:
"Rant, rant, rant and rave...
Obviously, you have been smoking something!

Answer 7

your parents are probably very proud of you

what else do you hide from them so that they don't know you are ignorant of the facts

mitt is a latter day saint. while I don't trust his ideas on guiding the country, i don't compare him to a faith different from what he practices

come on, be a man, and correct your question to reflect your true views.

Answer 8

Romney is Mormon. You know...Church of Latter day Saints? I highly doubt he's classified the same.

Answer 9

From SNL:

Romney: Oprah I have seven wives.
Giuliani: I actually have eight wives, one of them is the Snapple lady.

Answer 10

Let me guess. You're one of those Ron Paul robots?