Originally Posted By: Bensheim
... is America ready for a Mormon President?
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It makes me wonder if the US electorate would tolerate a Scientologist candidate?

Hey, nobody thought that Roman Catholic could become President, and then JFK came along.
Anybody who believes in fairies, extraterrestrials, orishas and the like could just as easily vote for a Mormon or a Scientologist or a Santerian. Delusions come in many forms and, as pointed out elsewhere, may or may not dictate one's voting preferences.
The American political system wasn't always a joke, but it's sure a sick one now. crazy tongue