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Comment on: Justin Haskins: Uncommon Sense For All

I Am Praying For Him-Part One

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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 11:27 AM Justin Haskins writes:

Also...

Also....it needs to be stated that Obama is going to have a lot of chances to prove he is truly not just another left-wing candidate. I will be very interested to find out if he ends up being as moderate as he claims.
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 1:20 PM Bad News Barnes writes:

The siren song....

of hope shall turn us into beasts. Thomas Paine
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 1:28 PM Curtal Friar writes:

Justin

Thanks for the post at my blog.

I agree with you in that I also pray daily for Obama, that God opens his eyes and gives him wisdom that he can be a good president.

We'll see, I guess.
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 5:17 PM BpSitRep writes:

I did say prayer

I really did. Last night, I said a prayer to God that He help guide Obama to do what is right.
To reply to your reply, thanks for stopping by, I realize that all incoming Administrations play the game of stopping last minute actions by the previous Administration.
It's 'who' did it that has me very concerned.
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 6:05 PM Justin Haskins writes:

Great Points

Curtal, thanks for the post....and we will see. Unfortunately, I have a great deal of doubts regarding what exactly we will see.
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 6:06 PM Justin Haskins writes:

BP

Hey BP, thanks for stopping by and reading the post. I understand your concerned, there are many of us out here who feel the same way and many more who will be here with us in a few months
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 6:51 PM jevica writes:

We should know what BHO is about

How I feel "I Hope Obama Fails"; Have the entire post on my other TH blog The Right Way, [page 2, posted January 17, 2009 10:39:02 PM ]

"My hope, and please understand me when I say this. I disagree fervently with the people on our side of the aisle who have caved and who say, "Well, I hope he succeeds. We've got to give him a chance." Why? They didn't give Bush a chance in 2000. Before he was inaugurated the search-and-destroy mission had begun. I'm not talking about search-and-destroy, but I've been listening to Barack Obama for a year-and-a-half. I know what his politics are. I know what his plans are, as he has stated them. I don't want them to succeed."
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 7:19 PM Justin Haskins writes:

I don't want his policies to succeed

I do not want his policies to succeed either...but politicians change their policies over time. I am hoping he will be forced to change in order to keep his popularity.
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 7:59 PM andrews writes:

Justin

I believe I agree, judging from your final comment. I am willing to accept Obama should he enact policies different from those he has suggested. Should he see the light and follow a course of smaller and less intrusive government, government which exists solely to protect the rights of its citizens, rather than to play nursemaid and tell them what they should want and do, then I would be quite happy to have him as president.

I somehow doubt it will happen, but I am always open to it. Should he change his mind in 3 years and come to the right conclusions, he will still have my support then.

Until then, however, I support the Republicans, not because they have been consistently right, but because they are the party most likely to eventually adopt the correct course. Should things change and Democrats suddenly start protecting individual rights and reducing the scope of government, then I would support them. But I don't see that happening either.

Thanks for posting on my blog. I will now read a few of your older posts.
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 8:04 PM Klemkadiddle writes:

Justin. I appreciate your note

I will be pleased to share viewpoints. This is a sobering moment in history, albeit of monumemtally destructive import.

I am beginning to seek insight into Augustine's mental state as the Rome that nourished him fell in huge emotional, intellectual and structural chunks about him. His dialogues with his learned pagan friends now begin to have more cogency for me.

Thanks again.
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 8:08 PM rushshambula writes:

Justin

Hey watch this guy Alphonzo he is on the same point your making but from a different angle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHvNddalwUY&feature=channel

He has tons of these rants.

My take is if he succeed he that means he has changed if he fails it will lay the groundwork for a trully conservative GOP.
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 8:26 PM Missouri Capitalist writes:

Praying for partial success.

Thanks for the post on my blog...

I am praying that the Lord keeps the world safe during the Obama administration.

As far as every other policy that he propones, I don't think that "we" can stop most of them from being enacted. I also believe that every single one of them is doomed to failure. With that in mind, I pray for a quick and complete failure, so that the American public may wake soon to the reality that they have voted for.

Then hopefully true capitalist conservatives can do a better job explaining why socialism is evil and capitalism is a blessing from God.
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Wednesday, January, 21, 2009 9:58 PM jevica writes:

Justin Haskins

All he has to do is keep to his Socialist left liberal roots and he will be popular.

What makes some of us think that he will suddenly move to the right?

He will be popular no matter, he will not have to "change" he is "change"

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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 1:03 AM Justin Haskins writes:

Andrews

Hey Andrews, great points. The Republicans are far more likely to support the ideals we all cherish but it is time we really start pushing them to. We need to write letters, make phone calls, and demand better leadership. Our ideals are falling along with their poor decisions.
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 1:04 AM Justin Haskins writes:

Hey Klem

Hey Klem, thanks for the post. The past is certainly a vital tool for determining the future!
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 1:05 AM Justin Haskins writes:

Rushambula

Hey Rush, thanks for the post! I found the video by Alphonzo very interesting! Thanks for directing it toward me. I too am hoping his failures lead toward a better and more conservative GOP.
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 1:07 AM Justin Haskins writes:

MO grocer

I sincerely hope that the country wakes up from this Obama fantasy. Unfortunately, Obama is protected by the media. Only absolutely massive failures can taint him. Thanks for the post!
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 1:11 AM Justin Haskins writes:

Jevica

Jevica, I realize that the media greatly aides Obama. However, don't just think that the country will give him a pass if he makes extremely large mistakes. At some point, Obama will either need to abandon some of his more radical plans or face the consequences of his actions. I can only hope that Obama makes the right choices. We have to hope here, it's all we have left at this point...that and preparing for the next election.
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 1:11 AM Justin Haskins writes:

Also Jevica

Also, thanks for the post Jevica!
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 1:40 AM Gar Swaffar writes:

While I

will concentrate on praying for my nation to succeed instead. With or without another Liberal President.
That way we can cover all the bases.
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 9:48 AM Justin Haskins writes:

boaz

Well there is nothing wrong with that!
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 10:01 AM bjilgk writes:

Justin

I completely agree with your post. It reminds me what I said on my blog. Like Rush Limbaugh, I hope his liberal policies fail. But, I hope for the safety and preservation of our great country that he succeeds in so much as he is able to defend this country as the President Bush had for the past seven years. I will stand up with him when he is right, but when I think he is wrong, I will be his biggest critic.
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 10:06 AM Justin Haskins writes:

bjilgk

I appreciate the kind words. I too think this is the best approach. I, like many conservatives, am extremely worried and skeptical over Obama but we should at least let him make his mistakes before criticizing him. He already has made some...and he will make more. Thanks for the post!
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 11:23 AM bill writes:

obama article

Very good article. You are correct in saying you owe him nothing. I like you, believe in respect for the office of the president, but the man who sits in the Oval Office can he liked or hated as did Geogrge Bush!You are obviously very popular by the number of comments you get, wish I could get more exposure, but I guess the message I have is not something many people want to here. Keep up the good work! GWW
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 12:41 PM andrews writes:

Jevica

I agree with you that a move to the right is almost impossible. Obama was elected largely on left wing support and popular disappointment with Bush, were he to move right he would risk all that, and he is not likely to take such a chance. In addition, his own beliefs are clearly to the left, quite far tot he left.

My point was, if he changed, he would have my support. I don't expect him to do so, but if he did (through some incredible miracle), I would support him.

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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 6:54 PM Justin Haskins writes:

Bill

Hey Bill, thanks for the kind words. Obama is going to have to prove himself. The one thing going against him is that the expectations surrounding his presidency are incredibly high. If he does not deliver, he could crash and burn.

Thanks for stopping by and posting a comment and I hope you do so again!
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 6:56 PM Justin Haskins writes:

Andrews and Jevica

Obama's move to the right is almost impossible...he owes a lot to the far left groups who took him in and acted as his base against Hillary Clinton. If he does not move to the right though, he will be unsuccessful. If he does not accomplish something, he will lose the support he needs from middle America.
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 9:31 PM mike80 writes:

Couldn't agree more

Hey, I appreciate you coming by and checking out my article. I defiantly agree with you regarding Obama. I can visualize him taking a poll before every decision is made. Here’s to hoping public opinion keeps him in the middle.
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 10:41 PM Satya writes:

Praying for Obama

Thanks for commenting on my blog. I am also hoping for, praying for,the best for President Obama and in turn for our country. I appreciate your optimism and feel that we as a nation will see brighter days.
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 11:41 PM THE OLD SAILOR writes:

Praying or being Prayed upon

In pre-revolution years, American Pamphleteers produced the ‘reasons’ for our Independence from tyranny. A Constitution was reviewed, edited, and then written to inhibit domestic tyranny as well. Perhaps we need more local Pamphleteers to hand-deliver the American message of reason once again. If it catches on, sane publishers may take notice and ride that pony up the feeding chain.
The Old Sailor, Surge to Victory. Townhall.com
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Thursday, January, 22, 2009 11:47 PM Jesse "The Mind" Norman writes:

I hope he succeeds

but hope many of his policies don't succeed. With a lib congress providing no checks and balances, I'm afraid of many of his policies. He already signed into law providing abortions in foreign countries. I feel that the libs will force ob/gyn's to provide abortions even if it's against their beliefs. They're already talking about it.
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Friday, January, 23, 2009 1:28 PM Justin Haskins writes:

Mike80

I hope so mike, ultimately....the question is...does Obama value his popularity over his liberal personal views? Thanks for stopping by!
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Friday, January, 23, 2009 1:30 PM Justin Haskins writes:

Satya

Hey Satya, we all need to hope now...hope that Obama is not as liberal as all of the evidence points to. I really appreciate you stopping by and voicing your opinions! Please come back!
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Friday, January, 23, 2009 1:34 PM Justin Haskins writes:

The Old Sailor

I have to agree with what you said....we need a grass roots campaign and conservatives desperately need to pay more attention and get more involved with conservative goals. We need a plan...and we need to start creating it. Thanks for stopping by. Please come back when you have the time!
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Friday, January, 23, 2009 1:38 PM Justin Haskins writes:

Jesse

Hi Jesse...you are right that his liberal policies are just God awful. I am hoping none of them succeed. He will, unfortunately, be able to pass some of his liberal policies off on all of us...even if most Americans do not support it. However, his desire to be popular will hopefully keep him in line...at least somewhat. Thanks for writing and I hope to hear from you again! Your opinions are always welcome!
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Tuesday, January, 27, 2009 10:06 PM Absolutely Nobama writes:

Prayer ?

I can't find myself praying for a guy who gives shoutouts for atheists during the "Coronation." I can't find myself giving him a chance to ruin the freedom so many have fought and died for.

I know this may sound a little partisan, but you know what ? That's fine. If there is any time in our history to be partisan, this would be it. From every little comment on the campaign trail, to closing Gitmo, attempting to ram legislation thru Congress, appointing Tax Cheat head the IRS, well it's been a week. Oboy. PS--Love your work, by the way--Tony
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Thursday, January, 29, 2009 2:00 AM Justin Haskins writes:

Absolutely NoBama

I completely understand the feelings...I did not watch the news for two weeks after Obama won the election and I am just now beginning to recover from the damage. What a disheartenting display his "coronation" was...I agree it's horrible...and after a few more screw ups, I think it will be time to put my prayers for the man aside, and begin to start praying for a lot better solution. Thanks for the kind words and for the difference of opinion, feel free to post whenever you would like!
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