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So are we a country made up of mature enough citizens suited to make an informed, well-thought out decision about our next Prez? Or are we third graders who are so caught up in appearances that we would never vote for anyone who doesn\u2019t satisfy our desire for eye candy, a good laugh, or whatever we\u2019re looking to make fun of because we want to feel better about ourselves?<\/p>\n

I sincerely hope we will 1.) go to the polls and 2.) go to the polls knowing what each candidate believes, what we believe, and with a sense of duty about doing our part to ensure America heads once more in the right direction of being a God-fearing nation in a current state of repentance. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s not about looks. Rubio does have big ears. Fiorinia\u2019s face is different. Bernie cracks me up with his mad scientist hair. So what. I have 80\u2019s hair, a big nose, and am socially awkward. It\u2019s about CHARACTER. What will the candidates likely do if another 9\/11 happens? Do they confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord? Are they humble? Do they demean women (or men) and refuse to protect defenseless babies? There are more issues, and this is not rocket science. Let\u2019s keep the main thing the main thing: what has the candidate done in the past, and what worldview are they confessing with their mouth? There isn\u2019t any way to perfectly judge a candidate. But they are putting themselves out there to be scrutinized in policy, past moral and ethical decisions, and current character. Let\u2019s look at THOSE things. Not outer vessels that will eventually wither like grass, and fall like a flower.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I am hearing a lot of talk about the presidential candidates, and it doesn\u2019t revolve around their policies or beliefs. Rubio has big ears. Millennials love Bernie for his unkempt hair and dress. I heard Cruz is \u201cjust weird looking.\u201d Plenty of uncalled for comments have been spewed about Fiorina\u2019s face. So are we a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":421,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nA Short Political Rant<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I am hearing a lot of talk about the presidential candidates, and it doesn't revolve around their policies or beliefs. Rubio has big ears. 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