Not just nuclear annihilation

We've seen a few ads -- most recently the RNC/Osama one with the ticking clock -- that communicate a fairly straightforward message: vote Republican or you will die. Here's "Wallbuilders" President David Barton trying to make that seem mild, suggesting to Christian voters that if they don't vote (and vote Republican) they will be damned for all eternity:

Be active this election! Much is at stake!

In closing, while I’ve approached this article from a positive viewpoint, allow me to offer a thought for those who are better motivated by negatives than positives: What will Christians say to themselves (and to the Lord) if: (1) they don’t vote this election, (2) we lose pro-family champions in the House and Senate, (3) after the election, a Supreme Court Justice announces his retirement (two-thirds of the Court is now older than 65), and (4) we no longer have the necessary votes to confirm a fifth strict-constructionist Justice to the Supreme Court and thus begin bringing the culture war to its well-deserved demise? I certainly wouldn’t want to try to explain that one to my friends or family (or especially to the Lord!). Just a thought for those who might need additional motivation!

Sheesh, just when you thought being incinerated by a suitcase bomb was about as bad as it could get.

Now, the question, of course, is what actual effect such tactics have on turnout and voter choices. . . . .