The Soapbox: Political Discourse

“How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity.” “The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property, either as a child, a wife, or a concubine, must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men.” “Individual Moslems may show splendid qualities– but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism i...

I've always tended to believe that when faced with two undesirable candidates, it's always better to vote for the lesser of two evils. In fact I have done this on a number of occasions. But for the first time since I began voting (circa 2000), I'm inclined to sit this one out. This decision wasn't made lightly. In the beginning I sat on the fence regarding Trump, not sure what I was going to do. But the more he talked the less I liked, and his comments on abortion and tranny bathrooms was the final straw that broke the camels back. As a conservative and a Christian, there are a number of issues I have with Trump, which I have previously stated . The biggest issue for me is I'm tired, I'm tired of voting for candidates that no longer represent my values and principles. I've done it for Romney and McCain, and I just don't think I can do it again. I know what your saying, a no vote is the same as voting for Hillary. Well not quite, but perhaps not voting d...