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83. Don't forget the influence of the hateful Lee Atwater (whose deathbed

Sat Aug 18, 2012, 11:42 AM

Aug 2012

conversion to a form of humanism has always seemed a little facile to me).

Reagan was a latter-day 'pagan' (judging from his and Nancy' use of astrologers). No offense to 'Pagans' intended.

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Mormon Democrats [View all] YoungDemCA Aug 2012 OP

It's true...there are Mormon Democrats. Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #1

Yeah...Harry Reid; just to name one.n/t Fla Dem Aug 2012 #26

yep, and the religious bigotry and plain old ignorance is a little embarrassing quinnox Aug 2012 #2

I've tried to raise that point myself Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2012 #7

I don't get the hatred YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #16

duh don't get it? mitchtv Aug 2012 #27

I am Gay and a recovered mormon, born and raised in the church. And I get it. Raster Aug 2012 #33

thanks , Raster mitchtv Aug 2012 #35

You have EVERY RIGHT TO BE PISSED. The mormon church raised money to meddle in California State.... Raster Aug 2012 #36

What I don't get is why these people are so desperate to give this cult of crazy dupes a pass? Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #59

... SammyWinstonJack Aug 2012 #46

so is your constant defense of cults that are fronts for organized crime fascisthunter Aug 2012 #43

...especially when you see it here on DU. demosincebirth Aug 2012 #54

Not a single bigoted post I've alerted has been hidden Scootaloo Aug 2012 #76

I think the LDS church's ACTUAL bigotry toward gays and other minorities _ed_ Aug 2012 #80

Mormons For Obama. rawtribe Aug 2012 #3

This makes me feel good Taverner Aug 2012 #8

Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon and a Democrat. gademocrat7 Aug 2012 #4

Something often overlooked n/t DissidentVoice Aug 2012 #9

Here in Michigan DissidentVoice Aug 2012 #5

I googled "Mormon Democrat" all I found were pictures of this guy... Erose999 Aug 2012 #6

I found this. rug Aug 2012 #63

Halleluja! She is AWESOME! Hanah, you are wonderful! Raster Aug 2012 #68

Lie down with dogs and get up with fleas. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #10

"Ridiculous cult of con men" YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #13

You can't endear yourself to them. In their eyes you are subhuman and as such, Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #28

You're right about what they believe in shocking people. My stepfather (not a nice man) was the Booster Aug 2012 #34

Oh, man, that is one hell of a story. I'm surprised you didn't do coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #82

I didn't out of respect for my Mother, but believe me I wanted to. He eventually got the last word Booster Aug 2012 #84

Wow, I am so sorry to hear about this. I have been reading that there are cases where coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #85

Harsh but pretty much right on indie9197 Aug 2012 #70

That's the Thug part. I'm too old to fuck around trying to enlighten morons anymore. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #74

My political hero in college was Rep Mo Udall, a liberal Democrat who I later found out was Mormon.. Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #11

I blame Reagan YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #12

Don't forget the influence of the hateful Lee Atwater (whose deathbed coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #83

His son Tom Udall is a New Mexico Senator. Frank Cannon Aug 2012 #72

Mo's son is Senator Mark Udall of Colorado, Tom is the son of Mo's brother Stewart Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #75

Ah, thanks for that. Frank Cannon Aug 2012 #81

They keep it on the DL Nevernose Aug 2012 #14

Yeah, they fear they would get ostracized YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #19

Utah Mormons are different than non-Utah Mormons FreeState Aug 2012 #21

Someone who was a Mormon missionary told me.... YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #23

Maybe some but not the Majority FreeState Aug 2012 #32

Dude, BYU in general is a big reason for some Mormons' ultra-conservatism. Raster Aug 2012 #37

Not true at all FreeState Aug 2012 #39

Then they are atypical. You know this. Ask them about the code of conduct. Raster Aug 2012 #40

Im sorry but your your wrong FreeState Aug 2012 #41

No, not 100% true, however.... Raster Aug 2012 #47

Of cource its not a hotbed of liberal thought FreeState Aug 2012 #50

just curious: idaho or arizona? Mesa? Raster Aug 2012 #51

None of the above FreeState Aug 2012 #53

Federal Way Raster Aug 2012 #57

Small world eh? FreeState Aug 2012 #60

truely, small world Raster Aug 2012 #61

Raised in Southeastern Arizona, the other Utah. Raster Aug 2012 #38

LOL - so true n/t FreeState Aug 2012 #42

Even attended Eastern Arizona College..... Raster Aug 2012 #44

in addition, my high school principal was grandson to spencer w. kimball Raster Aug 2012 #49

soutern Idaho oldhippydude Aug 2012 #79

They're a needle in a haystack in Texas. sadbear Aug 2012 #15

Hey, I know there are plenty of Texas Democrats.... YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #22

It took a lot of Texans a while to figure out that Democrats were the party OF civil rights sadbear Aug 2012 #24

Well, race was a big reason, for sure YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #25

3.5 Million Texan Votes For Obama in 2008. Paladin Aug 2012 #86

You live in Texas? sadbear Aug 2012 #87

Yeah, I Live In Texas. Paladin Aug 2012 #88

I can like them because they're Democrats. Alduin Aug 2012 #17

Fair enough, I guess YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #20

"I have no respect for that religion." SammyWinstonJack Aug 2012 #48

The Mormons for Marriage Equality contingent was a big hit at this year's-- eridani Aug 2012 #18

Yeah, most religions are full of folks who want the cake and also to eat it Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #29

I don't disagree YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #30

yes there are tons of Mormon Dems. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #31

Right, I know plenty of Mormon Democrats Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2012 #45

If he gets 20% of the Mormon vote I'll be impressed bluestateguy Aug 2012 #52

I think he will get more than that FreeState Aug 2012 #55

So, because there was a really nice and charitable Nazi, they get a pass as well? n/t Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #56

Oh for fuck's sake YoungDemCA Aug 2012 #64

A close friend is both proud patriot Aug 2012 #58

There are progressive Mormons. undeterred Aug 2012 #62

I know a lapsed LDSer and he'a a liberal. hifiguy Aug 2012 #65

fondly referred to as a Jack-Mormon Raster Aug 2012 #66

Never heard that one before. hifiguy Aug 2012 #67

that's what we call us Raster Aug 2012 #69

Quite common around these parts (Southwest Idaho) IDemo Aug 2012 #71

not many ibegurpard Aug 2012 #73

I'm glad to hear there are some davidpdx Aug 2012 #77

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow Aug 2012 #78

I am a Texas Mormon Democrat manoffire May 2013 #89