I am grateful for our Prophet and apostles

I just wanted to say that I am very grateful for the apostles and prophets. I am grateful that there are such worthy men in the world who can receive guidance for us on behalf of our Heavenly Father. Today I missed most of Regional Conference and I am really sad that I wasn't there. Dalin H. Oaks spoke. He spent the last 6 mins of his talk speaking about things that I thought were worth noting:

*Conduct political discussion in a civil manner.
*We want our members to "participate in the political process in an informed manner and by ALL means to vote."
*We are all daughters and sons of the same Heavenly Father and that comes first and should reach over all boundaries.
*Recent political events have made the church a spotlight more so than ever before. Though there have been many truthful and positive articles and things that have come forth, some of the things mentioned on the news and in other places are not true.
* But the church does not intervene and set people straight during political campaigns bc doing so might encourage an affiliation with one candidate over another. And the church does not support one candidate more than another.
*Some doctrine is used inaccurately by members--I will quote this part: "..The influence of right wing groups who mistakenly apply prophesies about the last days to promote efforts to form para military or militia organizations. Such groups might undermine authority of public officials in the event of extra ordinary emergencies or even in the cases of disagreement with government public policy.
*The leaders of the church have always taught that we should observe the law...we counsel against joining para military organizations.. . The church has counseled the storage of food and water not the storage of arms and ammunition" (laughter in the crowd). ---But I KNOW people who have tried to argue with me that arms and ammunition are necessary for the last days! So I am so glad that he reassured me there.
*Marital counseling is good as long as they are professional and are in line with the gospel principles.

Isn't that interesting? I really found it uplifting and refreshing to hear him take the time at the end of his talk to focus on those few things--things at the forefront of our minds--at least mine. I find it disturbing however that there are people in Utah County participating in their own military organizations---um, yikes! But glad he said something, since that is going on! Also, the marital counseling thing was interesting...and I am not sure what it was in regards to--but someone knows, I am sure.
I have engaged in many political discussions and I find new resolve to insure that it remains civil. It is easy to get overly emotional...I always check with the people I talk to to make sure they don't get emotional about it...or my opinion if it differs with theirs...but that is why blogging about politics is easier bc we don't risk getting overly emotional and hurting one another over dumb politics! Well...I guess that is still a risk...but we can think about what to say before we speak out of emotions. :)

Mitt Romney and China

Three Days In CharlotteL Let's remember how good it was...

Short and simple

How I see it...Foreign Policy

First of all I agree with this statement on CNN regarding Romney's quick to attack comments on the recent embassy attacks:
Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey said he stands with the Obama administration in condemning the attacks and offering condolences to the affected families, but pointed to Romney's comments as undermining the country on an international stage.
"At a time when we should be standing together against these senseless acts of violence, Mitt Romney offered an atrocious political response that undermines our unity in the face of threats to Americans around the world," said Lautenberg in a statement about the attacks.

I feel like Romney is clueless. I don't mean to be disrespectful...hear me out. I think that he has no idea that the people advising him are corrupt. They are wrong...they are disturbing. They are scary. He needs a new team. He blindly follows his campaign team and advice...and I plan to find out who these people are. We need to know their names....for future candidates...to know who not to trust. I do not think that Romney is a selfish or evil person. I think he likes himself...but is he this stage seeker? To gain a vote at any costs? It seems to everyone else that he is. Maybe now I am being naive, but I don't think it is the candidate, it is his team...bc I think he is clueless...but what is worse?  There is no way this man (Romney) could handle being President. On the other hand....maybe he does inform himself...maybe he does know the facts and yet he chooses to use these embassy attacks as a means to divide the country further and to try to "one up" the President. Sad. Either way...it is sad to me. Sad that a grown man should ever allow himself to allow people around him decide important factors when trying to become the leader of the free world. And sad if this man whom I do have the bond of religion with...the unspoken Mormon bond and understanding....would stoop so low...and would use the death of others as a political stage. Is anyone else thinking about the Book of Mormon when the Nephites allow for Gadianton robbers to be a part of their government...just saying. :) I again say, I do not believe it is Romney who is corrupt...but his campaign team.

(Are you confused...Get the facts...click here). The embassy was trying to defuse the crowds for fear of it getting out of control...and released a statement condemning the hatred shown (but not naming the film about)...in addition the statements were changed after the attacks were made and included that the attacks were also condemned. Furthermore, the Ambassador was in Washington and did not sign off on those statements. Obama did not make a statement before Romney was so quick to attack.

Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations committee, said Wednesday while departing an intelligence briefing that Romney's comments were "about as inappropriate as anything I've ever seen at this kind of moment" calling on the GOP candidate to apologize.
"They are flat wrong. They demonstrate an insensitivity and a lack of judgment about what is happening now," said Kerry. "To make those kinds of statements before you even know the facts, before families have even been notified, before things have played out, is really not just inexperienced, it's irresponsible, it's callous, it's reckless. And I think he ought to apologize and I don't think he knows what he's talking about frankly. It's that simple."

 I think that is just it...Romney did not know what he was talking about. Again, Obama is the right man for foreign policy. When he doesn't have the facts...he gets the facts! He doesn't base his firm statements of foreign policy on hearsay from a political staff hired to get him elected. Obama leads in way that I respect. He does not as he said in criticism of Romney's quick attacks, "shoot first and aim later" as Romney does. He is very thoughtful and direct. He makes direct and important...even risky decisions when he needs to. As with the way in which they pursued and took down Bin Laden. It was risky, but he weighed the options and he was decisive and it paid off. He is the leader I will back up...and how can anyone argue that Romney has any ability in foreign diplomacy or foreign policy!?
     Romney you made us miss a chance at coming together and becoming not Republican-Americans, not Democratic-Americans....but simply Americans....united when there was a hateful attack on our country.
We should be coming together....we should be saying "a man of ours and our embassy was attacked!"  Let us come together. Don't try to divide us bc it is your chance for a campaign soundbite! That is selfish. You asked for the backlash you have received...don't think you can regain ground on foreign policy...stick with your economy platform of smoke and mirrors.  Many Republicans have distanced themselves from these statements made by Romney...Can I get a Republican party and a Democratic party "Amen?!"

Something Republicans and Democrats can agree on!

I can't believe this happens in my country and that big events such as the RNC and the DNC are reasons for much more human trafficking to take place! We should all be outraged at this! We need political leaders to stand up for things like this! Makes me sick. click here for the article.
Or copy and paste this link:
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/06/as-sex-trade-increases-around-conventions-faith-based-groups-step-up-efforts/

The one good Romney has done...

Made the church in spotlight....I love that people are interested in my religion now...more than ever! It is good for the church, I think.

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/24/explain-it-to-me-mormonism/