Mike Rowe Fires Back At Liberal Who Claims Christians Can’t Be Republicans

Mike Rowe was challenged by a liberal Facebook poster to explain how a Christian, or basically anyone, could vote Republican. The Dirty Jobs and Somebody’s Gotta Do It star does not appear deterred by the snarky and fairly insulting question posed to him in all-caps (internet/text means of yelling), and responded to the poster in what many fellow commenters have deemed and extremely civil and spot-on manner.

A liberal Facebook poster identified as Jim Green used quite a few exclamation points and all-caps words to make his point about Republican voters to Mike Rowe. CNN explains how Rowe happened to spot the comment during a flight and decided to respond. Green reportedly referred to racists and other derogatory terms. He also reportedly pitched a book along with his slamming of Republican voters.

Here’s the Jim Green Facebook post to Mike Rowe.

“Why on Earth would ANYONE vote Republican? A reptile has more decency than the Republicans in Congress! Only an odious toad would pass Ryan’s budget or gut Food Stamps—and these depraved snakes made them THEIR HIGHEST PRIORITY! If only one child in America goes hungry because of the Republican’s War on Children it explains why—IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BE A CHRISTIAN, AND VOTE REPUBLICAN. PLEASE explain to the American people why you vote/are a Republican—because for the life of me I cannot understand WHY WOULD ANYONE VOTE REPUBLICAN!”

Mike Rowe’s answer was entitled, “Some Unsolicited Marketing Advice From Mike Rowe at 37,000 Feet.”

“Greetings, from somewhere over Colorado. It appears you’re still trying to sell some books on my Facebook page. Personally, I haven’t read them, and based on your marketing strategy, I suspect I’m probably not alone. Since part of your approach seems to involve me, I thought perhaps I might offer you some unsolicited marketing advice. I hope it’s not too presumptuous, but these tips have served me well over the years, and I can’t help but think you and your marketing team might benefit from their immediate implementation.”

Rowe went on to detail five points in his response. He encouraged Jim Green to use begin his posts with a “friendly salutation.

“[A] little cordiality goes a long way,” Rowe said.

In his second point Mike Rowe said, “Think about addressing your audience as something other than ‘racists,’ ‘reptiles,’ and ‘toads.’ I get that you want to be provocative, but if your goal is to sell your book, a number of well-known studies have proven it’s best not to insult your potential customers.”

In point three to Jim Green, Mike Rowe suggested skipping the caps and exclamation points, saying, These are excellent choices when warning people about a fire, a volcanic eruption, an Ebola outbreak or a looming tsunami.”

He advised that when attempting to persuade “thoughtful people” that Christians cannot cast a vote for the GOP and remain a Christian, one should appear “credible – not hysterical. Lower case should work just fine.”

“I’m not an authority on Republicans or Christians, but last I checked, America is still populated by plenty of both. Unless you wish to alienate a majority of the country, you might consider something a tad more conciliatory. Something like – “There is no “R” in Jesus – But There’s G-O-P in Gospel,” Mike Rowe posted on Facebook in response to Jim Green’s questions about Christians voting for Republicans.

“Finally, with respect to your ‘challenge,’ I’m not a registered Republican, but from time to time, I have voted like one. If you really want to know why, ask me in a fashion that incorporates the aforementioned steps, and I’ll try to explain it to you,” Rowe added.

What do you think about Mike Rowe’s response to Jim Green and the idea that Christians cannot be Republicans?

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