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Mormons practiced polygamy in the late 1800's when they petitioned for annexation. The US wouldn't allow them into union until they outlawed polygamy. Many native American tribes used peyote in religious ceremonies until the US government stepped in and said they couldn't. Its happened in history, and this was already law in 28 states. Where was the outrage then?

Exactly. And OU already has a game every year in DFW for their fans anyways. It's nationally televised, and has 45k fans in Crimson during the State Fair. What's another game in DFW against a cupcake like us gonna do for them?

Way to prove you're above all that "liberal headstrong namecalling" BS you just posted in the last page. You're confusing forcing views upon with not giving special privileged to. Who said I did? I believe god is not mentioned in the Constitution (it isn't), and that religion doesn't have a place in public policy decisions. No, I'm quite consistent. I don't want yours, nor anyone else's religious beliefs interfering with the law of the land. You are conflating the two as some sort of government interference when it is not.

Screaming Eagle already explained what they're doing 'in the middle of church'. You dance with the devil, you better be willing to pay the price. You conservatives understand that, you just need something else to get your panties in a wad about since the economy is improving. Go ahead and nominated Santorum, let's go ahead and have a culture war that you guys so badly desire. You'll discover quickly enough that the country isn't as right-wing as you wish it was. And while we're on the subject, why not concern about Santorum's view on contraception? Are you not worried that he could/would appoint judges to overturn Griswold vs Connecticut? I mean, just look at some of his comments on contraception. http://abcnews.go.co...-women-in-2006/ http://www.huffingto...ml?ref=politics http://www.theatlant...special/253104/ What about the $$ guy behind Santorum's SuperPAC? http://www.reuters.c...175227720120216

Because all of the OU fans wouldn't have fit into Apogee Stadium. It would look more like a home game to them than for us.

I guess you were cool with the probability of 30% unemployment then. I wasn't, and I'm glad Bernanke/Bush/Paulson/Obama all stepped in and straightened that crap out. Now if only they'd put through tougher regulation to keep it from happening again.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griswold_v._Connecticut I'm sure if it were Muslims protesting instead of Catholics you'd be just as on board with this whole crusade as you are now. Surely...

You must be kidding, right? EVERY SINGLE FIRST LADY is the public eye. It's unavoidable. They're married to arguably the most power man in the world. They take up a non-controversial cause (Laura's was literacy, Michelle's is kids nutrition) and speak publicly about it. Its something every first lady is basically 'required' to do. What is she supposed to do, sit up in the White House and watch TV all day? If you put it that simplistically, then yes. But even if the answer was no, he's still miles ahead of any Republican alternative IMO.

Republican Staffer emails "spook" photo GOP Activist Compares Michelle Obama to escaped Gorilla Racist Obama Witchdoctor email that went around State Rep compares Obama to 9/11 hijackers Tennessee Mayor Says "muslim Obama" keeping him from seeing A Charlie Brown Christmas There's tons more examples.

Not even close. Obama has had 3x's the number of negative books written about him than Bush. With Bush (besides the jabbing at his perceived lack of intellect) there wasn't anything consistent to what Obama endures. The whole 'outsider he's not one of us memes' that vilify him as some sort of Muslim/socialist/Kenyan/terrorist is the main stream of the Republican Party, not the fringes. Just look at the House Rep that commented about Michelle Obama's figure, find me an example of something similar a Dem house rep said about Laura Bush.

Please. The vitriol for Obama from the right has been 10x's what Bush ever got. And Bush had to start a war to get that hate, Obama gets blamed for stuff he didn't even do - like TARP.

Dunno about Catholics, but the majority of Americans seem to support this decision.

Special elections are tricky, they're hard to accurately predict. But he went 35 for 35 in 2008 on the Senate, as well as getting 49 out of 50 states in the presidency. I'm not arguing that people won't vote with their wallets in November, I simply argue that a poorer candidate stands a tougher chance at beating Obama. You can't just throw up anybody and expect people to trust that he/she would do a better job with the economy.

I see you're not familiar with Nate Silver's work.

Predictions model on chances of election. Adjust for GDP, forecasted GDP, & Obama approval rating. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/02/15/magazine/what-are-the-chances-for-republicans.html?ref=magazine

Doubtful. FSU does home and homes with schools like Oklahoma, they're far too noble for us. If we want to improve our standing we need to get home and homes with Kansas, NC State, Cincinnati, Colorado, ect.

When is this on? I watch Jeopardy just about every day at 6pm and it's been all 'regular' Jeopardy.

Or maybe I "get it", but I just have a different view on things. CRAZY I KNOW!

Judging by the 90 in your name, you sure are hitting your cranky old man years a little early.

You guys are crazy with all your guns. I just use a machete when slaughtering children protecting my property....

I feel the same way, which is one reason you saw Clinton wait until 2008 to run. She knew there was a much better chance then than in 2004. 2016 will actually have some big-time Republicans probably enter the race: Rubio, Jeb Bush, Jon Thune.

As mentioned previously, Carter was neck-in-neck with Reagan in 1980 in November. Adjusted for inflation, gas was about $5.50 a gallon. They don't play as big of a role as you conservatives would like to think. I'd start putting my hope eggs in a different basket.

Sounds a lot like what's happening now. We've actually been in recovery for 2 years now. Very very slow recovery, but a recovery. The broken bone hasn't healed, but the cast(e?) has been set. Not to mention, the early 80's recession and the late 00's recession are two different animals. They weren't the results of the same problems, and you couldn't address them the same way either. And what's the Republicans strategy, "I'm not Obama"? Technically speaking, there's 2 choices in this year's election. People won't just vote against Obama in November, they'll need someone else to vote for. That candidate isn't out there for the Republicans. Maybe Romney comes away much more polished by August/September, but for now people aren't really interested in running out and voting Obama out of office if the other guy doesn't seem like he's any better.