Closer to Reality, or ALMOST "Straight from the Horse's Mouth"
Print ViewHopefully you already know a few background facts:
- Dr. James Dobson heads up Focus on the Family
- ocus on the Family is B-I-G -- their daily radio show runs on over 1,000 radio stations in the U.S. alone, and their broadcasts reach 220 million worldwide listeners daily on over 7,000 stations in 160 countries. They produce "Adventures in Odyssey," "Plugged In" reviews, Brio and Breakaway magazines, the "Family News in Focus" radio show, and more.
- Dr. Dobson is nationally known, can create massive mail and phones responses to pending legistlation, and has become a de facto spokesman for the religious right in the eyes of believers, politicians, and the media.
So it was MAJOR news when he spoke against John McCain's candidacy, saying that if Senator McCain were the Republican candidate, he would choose to stay home and not vote for the first time in his life rather than vote for McCain. To me, it seemed Dobson was the first to "bash" Senator McCain, then others like Rush Limbaugh followed suit.
By now, Sen. McCain is well into mending fences with the most conservative elements in his party. BUT i haven't heard that Dr. Dobson changed his mind. WorldNetDaily has a good article on what he actually said about McCain's candidacy. Read the article for yourself, then STOP AND THINK, then offer your thoughts.
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Well I would agree with Mr. D that it does seem like Dr. Dobson was the first to "bash" McCain. This honestly was the first bad thing I have heard about McCain. Then again I do not follow politics very well. Sorry Mr. D :P However, I feel that Dr. Dobson did have some good insight if I understand him correctly. Like we have discussed in Bible class every person is convicted of different things. Dr. Dobson does not believe in gay marriages. Not all Republicans feel the same. McCain does not mind it as long as there is a ceremony involved. Basically I feel that what Dr. Dobson said he could have kept to himself. Dobson and McCain have a different view on an issue. I have a different view on things than say Mollie. If Dobson feels that he cannot vote than so be it. He should not be going around and making a big show out of it. Hold your tongue it creates less problems.
Posted by Jessica — Feb 29, 2008 00:28
Well i wouldn't want to vote for a candidate who supported gay marriage or legislation that would keep Christian groups from speaking out about what they believe is right and wrong. But you don't just not vote if you don't want someone in office you vote on another candidate instead of not voting.
Posted by Abe — Mar 03, 2008 22:54
well hello. i really dont have a problem with what dr. dobson has said. like he said, "Well, let me say that I am not in the office. I'm in the little condo so I can speak for myself and not for Focus on the Family,". like you said mr. D,he has "become a de facto spokesman for the religious right in the eyes of believers, politicians, and the media." so lots of people look to him for his opinion and advice. he would rather not vote than help put a person in office who does not represent the republican party or the conservatives well. he spoke for himselef and no one else. there is no problem in that.
Posted by Brianna — Mar 04, 2008 19:56
Well hello peeps.... I think that u all have a great point and that the thing that bothered me the most is the fact that he had to come out and saw he was not going to vote to the media so many ppl. listen to wht. he says and may choose to do the same. i may not like politics but we were given chance to make a diff in our country and we shouldn't give it up to easily.
Posted by 23 — Mar 04, 2008 21:12
well....i agree with everyone else who said that a lot of people listen to what dobson says,and may do the same thing,and not vote,which is not really going to get anyone anywhere.The other canidate may be worse,wouldnt you rather vote for the better one,who has the majority of good views?rather than not vote at all,just because you dont like a few of his views or whatever.It is his decision what he does,but he should not influence others to do the same.Someone is going to come into office,if you like them or completely agree with them or not,you might as well put some say in it.
Posted by serena — Mar 04, 2008 22:19
i would have to say what Dr. Dobson brought up was good but maybe he did not say it to well. He could have said what he said but not say that he was not going to vote because there are millions listening to him and that follow him and they might think that they should not vote also.Also McCain might be better then the other people but because Dr. Dobson came down on McCain people might vote for someone else just because of that.
Posted by carrie — Mar 04, 2008 23:16
um, yeah i deffinitly dont think dr. dobson should have said that, being that alot of people look up to him and such. but opn the other hand its good hes making a stand for whats right. i would not just sit out of an election because of that. i mean one of the two candidates are gonna win, so vote for the better one, sitting out might just let the worse one in office. but um yeah byebye.
Posted by dan — Mar 04, 2008 23:33
Well first off the statement made by McCain "I think, uh ? I think that gay marriage should be allowed if there's a ceremony kind of thing, if you wanna call it that ? I don't have any problem with that," It seems to me that he really doesnt even know what he believes, it just sounds like he is trying to please both sides, not going on his on opinion on gay marriage. Personally i would not vote for anyone supporting gay marriage. And about the whole "everyone listens to Dr. dobson" thing, i agree with that, but I have a feeling that alot of people might just take his opinion and then vote only having his opinion. People actually have to look into these things themselves not just count on an individual person to do it for them. Who knows once and a while that person could be wrong, no one is perfect.
Posted by Greg — Mar 04, 2008 23:42
wow lots of comments... basically i think Dobson is loosing it... I like greg's point McCain Obviously at that time hadn't thought the idea through. Look at his voting record and you see a different story... http://www.ontheissues.org/John_McCain.htm He simply doesn't believe the federal gov't has the right to abolish gay marriage aka it should be up to the states to decide. he also is against abortion and is for the war (not to mention his war experiance) I like this candidate in many ways better than Huckabee... WHO just dropped out... MY main problem with McCain is (who would have guessed?) His wanting to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants... But if McCain must depend on independants rather than the traditionally republican conservatives (thanks to Dobson?) should we pray that Hillary wins the democratic primary since it has been said that O'bama more easily attracts independants? Will Dobson change his mind say, if McCain chooses Huckabee for VP? and Hey I thank God it's McCain rather than Guiliani or Romney... AND remember HE'S in control and no matter WHAT happens HE WILL be glorified!
Posted by Jimmy — Mar 05, 2008 01:57
What's wrong with Giuliani or Romney? Both did wonders with their respective executive work.
Posted by PoliticalLackey — Mar 10, 2008 23:00