God Tells Another Fundamentalist Republican to Run for President

Rick Perry getting the message from the man upstairs

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Fundamentalist Texas Governor Rick Perry announced today that he’s starting to hear that call from the Big Guy.

“I’m not ready to tell you that I’m ready to announce that I’m in,” Gov. Rick Perry told The Des Moines Register. “But I’m getting more and more comfortable every day that this is what I’ve been called to do. This is what America needs.”

God sure is telling a lot of Republicans to run for President. I think He’s just messing with them.

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129 comments

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:17:36am

Molly Ivins used to suspect cases of people impersonatin’ the Lord when this kind of thing happened. She wanted Lord impersonation to be made illegal in Texas. No one paid attention, and now it is escalating.

(Actually, Molly suspected a Lord impersonator when one Texas family was told by someone claimin’ to be the Lord to strip naked, get in their car, and drive, or the city they were in would be destroyed.)

Charleston Chew Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:17:54am

I think He’s just messing with them.

All part of His plan, I guess. Do you think he gets drunk with some buddies and they start saying things like, “Wouldn’t it be funny if…”?

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:18:20am

re: #2 Charleston Chew

All part of His plan, I guess. Do you think he gets drunk with some buddies and they start saying things like, “Wouldn’t it be funny if…”?

That’s kind of how the Book of Job starts out.

Obdicut Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:18:22am

I’m wondering if this is going to get very ugly, with lots of charges of impurity, or whether it will largely be a festival of agreement, as each of them tries to win the “Who hates Obama most?” contest.

PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:19:02am

Oy Vey. another one who claims to hear G-d.

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:19:30am

The Texan with the slight Southern drawl who has called dozens of top Iowa Republican activists in the past few weeks sounds more and more like he’s about to run for president.

I’m getting more and more comfortable every day that this is what I’ve been called to do

I think he’s more talking about feedback from “top Iowa Republican activists”

as well as

But his wife, Anita, and hundreds of people nationwide say they want him to run, he said.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:20:11am

re: #6 sattv4u2

The Texan with the slight Southern drawl who has called dozens of top Iowa Republican activists in the past few weeks sounds more and more like he’s about to run for president.

I’m getting more and more comfortable every day that this is what I’ve been called to do

I think he’s more talking about feedback from “top Iowa Republican activists”

as well as

But his wife, Anita, and hundreds of people nationwide say they want him to run, he said.

Well, God can speak through top Iowa Republican activists as well as anyone else, I guess.

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:20:39am

re: #7 SanFranciscoZionist

Well, God can speak through top Iowa Republican activists as well as anyone else, I guess.

well,, there is that!

laZardo Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:20:56am

re: #2 Charleston Chew

All part of His plan, I guess. Do you think he gets drunk with some buddies and they start saying things like, “Wouldn’t it be funny if…”?

I keep thinking that if there is a heaven, George Carlin is laughing it up with God up there, being all “You shoulda seen the look on their faces when I did my atheist schtick”. The kicker is that he’s still believably assholic even then.

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:21:18am

Mentally Addled Republican May Run for President of the Country He Wants to Secede From

Film at 11.

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:21:42am

re: #7 SanFranciscoZionist

As long as he’s not taking advice from a burning bush, I guess listening to top Iowa Repub activists is cool!

jaunte Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:22:04am

“This is what America needs.”

This man is delusional.

Charles Johnson Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:23:41am

re: #6 sattv4u2

The Texan with the slight Southern drawl who has called dozens of top Iowa Republican activists in the past few weeks sounds more and more like he’s about to run for president.

I’m getting more and more comfortable every day that this is what I’ve been called to do

I think he’s more talking about feedback from “top Iowa Republican activists”

as well as

But his wife, Anita, and hundreds of people nationwide say they want him to run, he said.

Sure, he doesn’t mean God’s calling him. How could anyone ever think that? I’m sure that giant prayer rally is just a coincidence, and his support for creationism, all that stuff. Has nothing to do with God— he’s talking about fellow Republicans! Why sure, that’s it.

laZardo Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:23:48am

re: #11 sattv4u2

As long as he’s not taking advice from a burning bush, I guess listening to top Iowa Repub activists is cool!

The burning bush is busy responding to this one dumbass that keeps calling him…

Youtube Video

The Yankee Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:24:04am

This is what Jesus has to say about this kind of stuff:

Matthew 6:5-6: “And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men….when thou prayest, enter into thy closet and when thou has shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret….”

Why do Christians never listen to Jesus do they think he is an illegal alien or something.

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:24:09am

re: #7 SanFranciscoZionist

Well, God can speak through top Iowa Republican activists as well as anyone else, I guess.

Personally, I think God speaks through the prospect of campaign funds, lecture circuits and book deals.

windsagio Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:24:47am

re: #4 Obdicut

Its more a ‘it wasn’t God that told you to run, it was the Devil!’

Although that’s probably actually true, so…

b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:26:29am

Man, these people are so lucky. When I try to contact the big guy, I get put on hold for an eternity.

jaunte Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:26:34am

I’m fixin to commence to get comfortable with the idea that I might just possibly someday announce that God has told me to make a run at selling appointments from the highest executive post in the gol-durned Federal oppressors’ gubmint.”

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:27:14am

re: #13 Charles

Sure, he doesn’t mean God’s calling him. How could anyone ever think that? I’m sure that giant prayer rally is just a coincidence, and his support for creationism, all that stuff. Has nothing to do with God— he’s talking about gfellow Republicans! Why sure, that’s it.

May be

but the article you linked says nothing of God

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:28:04am

re: #18 b_sharp

Man, these people are so lucky. When I try to contact the big guy, I get put on hold for an eternity.

HE;s not on the same plan as you

Try VERIZON!!

PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:28:38am

re: #21 sattv4u2
LOL

laZardo Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:28:54am

Anyhoo, time for bed. Nighty.

b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:29:43am

re: #20 sattv4u2

May be

but the article you linked says nothing of God

Doesn’t - “But I’m getting more and more comfortable every day that this is what I’ve been called to do. This is what America needs.” - imply a more than go ahead from God?

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:31:07am

re: #24 b_sharp

Doesn’t - “But I’m getting more and more comfortable every day that this is what I’ve been called to do. This is what America needs.” - imply a more than go ahead from God?

Again, could be

but

The Texan with the slight Southern drawl who has called dozens of top Iowa Republican activists

coupled with

But his wife, Anita, and hundreds of people nationwide say they want him to run, he said.

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:31:17am

re: #20 sattv4u2

May be

but the article you linked says nothing of God

I hope you don’t really think “what I’ve been called to do” isn’t an Evangelical dogwhistle.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:31:31am

re: #20 sattv4u2

May be

but the article you linked says nothing of God

It does not. I have to say, I think the use of ‘called’ is meant to give a light impression of that to folks that have ears to hear, but he’s playing it cool.

Which actually, to my mind, makes him rather more serious that some of these others…the wingnut who’s not planning to try to court the mainstream just says “God is talking to me”. Perry’s acting like a normal politician. Well, as normal as a man with hair like that can manage.

jaunte Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:31:51am

CBN:

Governor Rick Perry, who is hosting a massive Christian prayer and fasting event next month and is seriously considering jumping into the 2012 presidential race, told a Christian radio program Thursday that the upcoming prayer event in Houston will be about asking God to forgive all of us “for the sins that we have committed.”
Perry said the event will be about, “people calling out to God.”

He also made clear that he wants, “God helping me, guiding me, giving me direction.”

Asked what he wants the event to accomplish, he said that he wants, “God’s will to be done”
[Link: blogs.cbn.com…]

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:31:56am

re: #27 SanFranciscoZionist

It does not. I have to say, I think the use of ‘called’ is meant to give a light impression of that to folks that have ears to hear, but he’s playing it cool.

Which actually, to my mind, makes him rather more serious that some of these others…the wingnut who’s not planning to try to court the mainstream just says “God is talking to me”. Perry’s acting like a normal politician. Well, as normal as a man with hair like that can manage.

zaccly

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:32:41am

re: #28 jaunte

CBN:

wow ,,, a politician playing to an audience

if only others had ever thought of doing that!

b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:34:11am

re: #21 sattv4u2

HE;s not on the same plan as you

Try VERIZON!!

//

I have no more room on my ‘friends’ list for him, unless I can convince Shogoth that being removed from the list isn’t a reflection on him, so he doesn’t have to eat me.

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:34:26am

re: #30 sattv4u2

wow ,,, a politician playing to an audience

if only others had ever thought of doing that!

Another conservative plays to the bigots. Hm, never seen that in America before.

Charles Johnson Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:35:05am

re: #26 OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin

I hope you don’t really think “what I’ve been called to do” isn’t an Evangelical dogwhistle.

Why, what do you mean? He said he’s been calling people! Doesn’t that prove he isn’t saying God called him?

(Sometimes I can’t believe the spinning that goes on.)

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:35:47am

re: #28 jaunte

CBN:

…

Asked what he wants the event to accomplish, he said that he wants, “God’s will to be done”

That’s what Sarah Palin said the day before the 08 election. Look how that turned out.

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:36:02am

re: #31 b_sharp

I have no more room on my ‘friends’ list for him, unless I can convince Shogoth that being removed from the list isn’t a reflection on him, so he doesn’t have to eat me.

What,,, you’re not on a Friends, Family and Divinity Plan??

Iwouldprefernotto Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:36:41am

News alert: Jesus doesn’t give a F#$#$ about the score of your football game either.

Killgore Trout Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:37:31am

How much bad news for Republicans can be packed into one poll?
President Is Best Of The Worst On Economy, U.S. Voters Tell Quinnipiac University National Poll; Voters Blame Bush Over Obama 2-1 For Financial Mess (Quinnipiac)

American voters disapprove 56 - 38 percent of the way President Barack Obama is handling the economy, but by 45 - 38 percent they trust the president more than congressional Republicans to handle the economy, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
…54 - 27 percent they blame former President George W. Bush more than President Obama.
..
Voters will blame Republicans over Obama 48 - 34 percent if the debt limit is not raised;
Voters say 67 - 25 percent that an agreement to raise the debt ceiling should include tax hikes for the wealthy and corporations, not just spending cuts;
Voters say 45 - 37 percent that Obama’s proposals to raise revenues are “closing loopholes,” rather than “tax hikes”;

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:37:44am

re: #36 Iwouldprefernotto

News alert: Jesus doesn’t give a F#$#$ about the score of your football game either.

“We would have won, but God made me fumble on the one yard line”

(forget the comics name that did that bit about how you never hear the losing team “blame” God)

jaunte Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:38:00am

Perry was reelected governor of Texas in 2006 with only 39% of the popular vote. He’ll probably only do about that well as a presidential candidate, once the national media start digging up all the news on his appointments/kickbacks.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:38:11am

re: #35 sattv4u2

What,,, you’re not on a Friends, Family and Divinity Plan??

There’s a Chinese-American charity in San Francisco, called the Quan Yin Healing Arts Center, after the Goddess of Mercy.

They used to have fax sheets that were titled “A Fax From Quan Yin”, which I always found delightful. You know, these modern girls, they need their prayers answered right away…

…I guess now there’s an app for that.

Stanley Sea Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:39:09am

Whatever happened to the courage of your convictions? Basically these thumpers are hiding behind the great one in the sky - he started it, he will end it!

p.s. I’m cleaning out my closets - this is a break - THAT is the courage of my conviction today.

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:39:10am

re: #33 Charles

Why, what do you mean? He said he’s been calling people! Doesn’t that prove he isn’t saying God called him?

(Sometimes I can’t believe the spinning that goes on.)

You’re right! A politician playing an audience would never use the standard dogwhistles heard every Sunday on a weekly basis. Impossible!

b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:39:13am

re: #35 sattv4u2

What,,, you’re not on a Friends, Family and Divinity Plan??

That plan isn’t open to atheists, they’re afraid we’d start calling the wrong kind of gods.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:39:19am

re: #38 sattv4u2

“We would have won, but God made me fumble on the one yard line”

(forget the comics name that did that bit about how you never hear the losing team “blame” God)

I assume the guys who credit Jesus are just being modest and showing their piety, but it does always baffle me.

Maybe it makes sense if you’re from a cultural background where football is more important.

Lidane Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:39:24am

re: #37 Killgore Trout

How much bad news for Republicans can be packed into one poll?
President Is Best Of The Worst On Economy, U.S. Voters Tell Quinnipiac University National Poll; Voters Blame Bush Over Obama 2-1 For Financial Mess (Quinnipiac)

Lamestream media!

allegro Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:39:39am

Well of course that big prayer meetin’ has nothing at all to do with politics and Goodhair announcing his bid for the presidency just by coincidence.

sattv4u2 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:40:09am

Ah well

Shower time, then going over a friends house to watch the Womens World Cup Soccer finals

GO USA LADIES!!!

Lidane Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:40:58am

If a losing presidential bid gets Rick Perry the hell out of the governor’s office here in Texas, I’m all for it.

And honestly, I don’t think people want another Texas governor as POTUS so soon after the last one.

b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:41:49am

re: #41 Stanley Sea

Whatever happened to the courage of your convictions? Basically these thumpers are hiding behind the great one in the sky - he started it, he will end it!

p.s. I’m cleaning out my closets - this is a break - THAT is the courage of my conviction today.

My convictions tell me to change my mind according to the direction the political wind blows.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:42:28am

re: #46 allegro

Well of course that big prayer meetin’ has nothing at all to do with politics and Goodhair announcing his bid for the presidency just by coincidence.

Now that part is honking on the horn.

The ‘called’ bit is just a light tweet on the whistle.

What the hell. Maybe he can get some rain out his special relationship. Texas could use it.

Hal_10000 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:42:40am

You know what? I actually wonder if God is telling these guys to run so he can expose them as the looney zealots that they are. Think about all we’ve learned about Bachmann since God told her to run.

The Lord does work in mysterious ways.

b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:42:59am

re: #47 sattv4u2

Ah well

Shower time, then going over a friends house to watch the Womens World Cup Soccer finals

GO USA LADIES!!!

Is this the naked soccer championship?

Stanley Sea Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:43:42am

re: #40 SanFranciscoZionist

There’s a Chinese-American charity in San Francisco, called the Quan Yin Healing Arts Center, after the Goddess of Mercy.

They used to have fax sheets that were titled “A Fax From Quan Yin”, which I always found delightful. You know, these modern girls, they need their prayers answered right away…

…I guess now there’s an app for that.

You just reminded me. I pass by on the way to work a shared Baptist Church, Chinese Lutheran and Synagogue. Amazing sight to see the 3 signs, will take photo next pass. Have you ever seen anything like that?

Sol Berdinowitz Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:43:42am

Lord does not want them all to win, he just wants them all to run.

Remember, “Many are called but few are elected.”

Charles Johnson Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:43:51am

re: #42 OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin

You’re right! A politician playing an audience would never use the standard dogwhistles heard every Sunday on a weekly basis. Impossible!

Rick Perry is probably the most fanatical fundamentalist Christian Governor in America, or at least he’s doing an excellent impression of it.

When he says “this is what I’ve been called to do,” everybody knows he’s talking about being chosen by the Man Upstairs.

Except sattv4u2, I guess.

Stanley Sea Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:44:40am

re: #47 sattv4u2

Ah well

Shower time, then going over a friends house to watch the Womens World Cup Soccer finals

GO USA LADIES!!!

Go Abby (Gator!)

Sol Berdinowitz Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:44:48am

re: #53 Stanley Sea

Should be opposite Pedro Wong’s Kosher Mexican/Chinese Restaurant.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:45:01am

re: #53 Stanley Sea

You just reminded me. I pass by on the way to work a shared Baptist Church, Chinese Lutheran and Synagogue. Amazing sight to see the 3 signs, will take photo next pass. Have you ever seen anything like that?

Not in one building, although there is a corner of Church Street that has a Lutheran church on one corner, Mission Dolore on another, and Congregation Sha’ar Zahav on a third.

allegro Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:45:02am

re: #53 Stanley Sea

You just reminded me. I pass by on the way to work a shared Baptist Church, Chinese Lutheran and Synagogue. Amazing sight to see the 3 signs, will take photo next pass. Have you ever seen anything like that?

We’ve got a shared used car lot and evangelical church up the street - same guy is the salesman and the preacher. You mean like that?

Kid A Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:45:37am

re: #51 Hal_10000

You know what? I actually wonder if God is telling these guys to run so he can expose them as the looney zealots that they are. Think about all we’ve learned about Bachmann since God told her to run.

The Lord does work in mysterious ways.

I think these politicians that invoke God at every possible opportunity are the most narcissistic assholes imaginable. To think that their petty desires are more worthy of God’s attention than those of homeless veterans and nine-year-old kids dying of cancer just makes me want to vomit.

Stanley Sea Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:46:52am

re: #58 SanFranciscoZionist

Not in one building, although there is a corner of Church Street that has a Lutheran church on one corner, Mission Dolore on another, and Congregation Sha’ar Zahav on a third.

Same building. I guess Saturdays are open for the Synagogue. Who knows what the Baptists and Chinese Lutherans do with their split. I def will take photo, it’s kinda crazy to see!

Kid A Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:48:13am

re: #55 Charles

Rick Perry is probably the most fanatical fundamentalist Christian Governor in America, or at least he’s doing an excellent impression of it.

When he says “this is what I’ve been called to do,” everybody knows he’s talking about being chosen by the Man Upstairs.

Except sattv4u2, I guess.

Charles, if I get a chance, I might go to that freak show in August at Reliant Stadium. Should make for some interesting photography.

jaunte Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:49:19am

Perry is not, in my opinion, a potential president for all Americans.

Perry has expressed his views on non-Christian religions. Perry attended a service at the Cornerstone church in San Antonio, conducted by Rev. John Hagee. During that service Rev. Hagee stated, “If you live your life and don’t confess your sins to God Almighty through the authority of Christ and His blood, I’m going to say this very plainly, you’re going straight to hell with a nonstop ticket.” Perry was asked if he agreed with the comments, and Perry responded:
“It is my faith, and I’m a believer of that”.

Perry rubbed salt in the wound by explaining that there was nothing in the sermon with which he took exception. Perry explained that he believes in the inerrancy of the Bible and those who reject Jesus Christ as their savior will go to hell.
[Link: malialitman.wordpress.com…]

allegro Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:49:37am

re: #62 Kid A

Charles, if I get a chance, I might go to that freak show in August at Reliant Stadium. Should make for some interesting photography.

Bless your heart if you could take it. There aren’t enough drugs in the world that could dull my pain enough. I’m considering leaving town completely.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:49:46am

Seriously, this sort of thing is hard for me to gage. I was raised in a religious setting where saying some of the things that seem not only OK but praiseworthy in evangelical settings would be shocking.

I need people interpreting to let me know how some of the stuff politicians say to an evangelical crowd actually sounds.

HoosierHoops Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:50:05am

Ring ring.. Heaven..Press 1 for English
May I help you?
Perry: I’m trying to get some insight from Jesus about how I should get elected…
Peter: Well he told me to render unto Caesar…
Perry: You are not helping here….Is the big guy available?
Peter: He stopped taking calls from Texas area codes about 10 years ago…
Perry: What about policy dang it? Defense..Terrorist..The size of Government? I mean really
Peter: Blessed are the poor…
Perry: Don’t start pulling that crap on me..
Peter: Let the children come unto me…
Perry: Anchor Babies?
Peter: Have you considered another Religion?
Perry: You Tell Jesus I’ll be calling back.. I chose him! The VP slot is still up in the air..
Peter: I’ll tell Him you called…Again

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:50:25am

re: #63 jaunte

Perry is not, in my opinion, a potential president for all Americans.

He can believe anything he wants, my question is, can he separate the beliefs that drive him from the actions he needs to perform as president?

Decatur Deb Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:50:39am

For reasons unknown, Intrade has Perry at about ‘1:5 and rising’ to get the TPGOP nomination. He’s well ahead of Bachmann, at about half of Romney’s chances.

Kid A Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:51:06am

re: #66 HoosierHoops

Brilliant!

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:51:11am

re: #68 Decatur Deb

For reasons unknown, Intrade has Perry at about ‘1:5 and rising’ to get the TPGOP nomination. He’s well ahead of Bachmann, at about half of Romney’s chances.

I’d say he’s more salable than Bachmann in a general.

allegro Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:51:50am

re: #66 HoosierHoops

Peter: Let the children come unto me…
Perry: Anchor Babies?

Now there’s coffee all over my monitor and keyboard.

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:52:25am

re: #53 Stanley Sea

You just reminded me. I pass by on the way to work a shared Baptist Church, Chinese Lutheran and Synagogue. Amazing sight to see the 3 signs, will take photo next pass. Have you ever seen anything like that?

Brotherhood Way in SF is church/synagogue row. It’s kind of nice. Lots of big congregations, Catholic, Orthodox, Conservative Jewish, all sorts. Crazy Flash site: [Link: www.brotherhoodwaysf.org…]

Also, there are a lot of scenes like that in Harlem. LDS temple catty corner to a NOI mosque, across the street from Institutional Baptists…Harlem is a religion-watcher’s paradise.

Kronocide Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:52:26am

I wonder if God ever told one of them to STFU and STFD. If He did, would they listen?

Charles Johnson Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:52:28am

re: #62 Kid A

Charles, if I get a chance, I might go to that freak show in August at Reliant Stadium. Should make for some interesting photography.

Great idea. If you get some good photos, I’ll feature them at LGF. With this amazing list of extremist sponsors, it’s going to be a real freak show.

PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:52:46am

re: #71 allegro
::: Passing roll of paper towels ::::

William Barnett-Lewis Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:53:17am

Good Day all,

I’ve decided that as far as GOP presidential runs are concerned, Depeche Mode got it right in the chorus -

Youtube Video

Decatur Deb Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:53:34am

re: #61 Stanley Sea

Same building. I guess Saturdays are open for the Synagogue. Who knows what the Baptists and Chinese Lutherans do with their split. I def will take photo, it’s kinda crazy to see!

The Home Depot near us in Israel was run by a secular moshav. Since Israel has fairly strict laws prohibiting working a person on their holy day, the store had a Jewish staff, a Muslim staff, and a Christian staff. Stayed open all weekend.

Political Atheist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:53:58am

re: #65 SanFranciscoZionist

It’s the most foolish hyperbole. It’s not enough for these people to say they feel empowered or inspired by god. They have to claim a direct unique connection, the whisper only their ears can hear.

Ever wish for god or jesus to show up, walk over to one of these fools and say “Shut up. Those voices in your head are all yours, I never said s*&t to you.” LOL. I used to think that when I saw Benny Hinn.

Lidane Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:54:34am

re: #73 BigPapa

I wonder if God ever told one of them to STFU and STFD. If He did, would they listen?

They’ve been ignoring everything that’s actually in the Bible. Why would they listen to God?

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:55:42am

re: #78 Rightwingconspirator

It’s the most foolish hyperbole. It’s not enough for these people to say they feel empowered or inspired by god. They have to claim a direct unique connection, the whisper only their ears can hear.

Ever wish for god or jesus to show up, walk over to one of these fools and say “Shut up. Those voices in your head are all yours, I never said s*&t to you.” LOL. I used to think that when I saw Benny Hinn.

Now, Benny Hinn, I find fascinating.

Ever seen the YouTube they did of one of his shows to the soundtrack of “Let the Bodies Hit the Floor”?

Lidane Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:55:50am

re: #78 Rightwingconspirator

It’s the most foolish hyperbole. It’s not enough for these people to say they feel empowered or inspired by god. They have to claim a direct unique connection, the whisper only their ears can hear.

Ever wish for god or jesus to show up, walk over to one of these fools and say “Shut up. Those voices in your head are all yours, I never said s*&t to you.” LOL. I used to think that when I saw Benny Hinn.

It’s this kind of politicized religion that makes me glad I’m an atheist. I’ve got no use for any deity that would want those kinds of freaks as followers. Thanks, but no.

Kronocide Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:56:23am

Great morning watching a silvery 42 yr old win the British Open. I’m going to the driving range.

Sol Berdinowitz Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:56:26am

So we elect Perry as president and all 50 states seceede en masse from the USA and found The Nation of Gilead…

jaunte Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:56:59am

re: #67 SanFranciscoZionist

He can believe anything he wants, my question is, can he separate the beliefs that drive him from the actions he needs to perform as president?

I don’t think he can separate his beliefs from his actions. He has been promoting the ‘teach the controversy’ approach in Texas. His spokeswoman has called intelligent design “a valid scientific theory” for example.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:58:03am

re: #84 jaunte

I don’t think he can separate his beliefs from his actions. He has been promoting the ‘teach the controversy’ approach in Texas. His spokeswoman has called intelligent design “a valid scientific theory” for example.

That’s more of an issue for me than whether he thinks I can get into Heaven without converting.

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:58:10am

re: #65 SanFranciscoZionist

Seriously, this sort of thing is hard for me to gage. I was raised in a religious setting where saying some of the things that seem not only OK but praiseworthy in evangelical settings would be shocking.

I need people interpreting to let me know how some of the stuff politicians say to an evangelical crowd actually sounds.

Having been raised in it, I know exactly what these dogwhistles are and how they are taken. But must say, the real master of the dogwhistle imo is Palin - I’d never seen a politician like that on the national stage use them like that before. I have a tag on the site called “Evangelical Dogwhistles Exposed” but stopped using it long ago because there were just too many. :)

Usually I don’t have a lot of sympathy for the crowd these politicians are exploiting, but they fall for the dogwhistles every time and never seem to learn. It’s been happening to them since Reagan, at least…Nixon too if one wants to include the dogwhistle to end all dogwhistles, “silent majority”.

PhillyPretzel Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:58:30am

re: #84 jaunte
Key word, theory.

allegro Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:58:36am

re: #84 jaunte

I don’t think he can separate his beliefs from his actions. He has been promoting the ‘teach the controversy’ approach in Texas. His spokeswoman has called intelligent design “a valid scientific theory” for example.

I think Perry’s only beliefs are filling his bank account any way he can. Like Palin he’s a grifter, though a more persistent one.

Obdicut Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:59:41am

re: #70 SanFranciscoZionist

I’d say he’s more salable than Bachmann in a general.

There’s a definite sexism that a crazy dude is far less politically problematic than a crazy woman.

Kid A Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:59:52am

re: #82 BigPapa

Phil made a serious run shooting -6 thru ten holes, then memories of Winged Foot kicked in.

jaunte Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:00:05am

re: #85 SanFranciscoZionist

He’s pretty shaky on whether he should, as an elected official, enforce Constitutional protections that from his standpoint really aren’t addressing a serious problem.

Charles Johnson Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:01:34am

re: #67 SanFranciscoZionist

He can believe anything he wants, my question is, can he separate the beliefs that drive him from the actions he needs to perform as president?

He’s already demonstrated that he can’t separate his beliefs from his politics. Just have a look through LGF’s archives in the “Texas” tag, for example after example:

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com…]

Kid A Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:02:07am

re: #76 wlewisiii

Reach out and touch faith!

Youtube Video

Decatur Deb Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:02:12am

re: #72 OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin

Brotherhood Way in SF is church/synagogue row. It’s kind of nice. Lots of big congregations, Catholic, Orthodox, Conservative Jewish, all sorts. Crazy Flash site: [Link: www.brotherhoodwaysf.org…]

Also, there are a lot of scenes like that in Harlem. LDS temple catty corner to a NOI mosque, across the street from Institutional Baptists…Harlem is a religion-watcher’s paradise.

That pattern is the norm for the military chaplaincies. A modern post chapel is designed to do instant stagecraft to switch symbols. (There is a curtain to cover the cross, the Catholic stations have little shutters to flip over them.)

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:02:14am

re: #80 SanFranciscoZionist

Now, Benny Hinn, I find fascinating.

Ever seen the YouTube they did of one of his shows to the soundtrack of “Let the Bodies Hit the Floor”?

Benny Hinn is a handful. The showbiz aspect of Charismatics/Pentecostals…nobody puts on a show like them.

The earlier generation, Oral Roberts, Kathryn Kuhlman, Aimee Semple McPherson, Rev Ike, Marjoe, Bakkers, Paul and Jan…straight out of vaudeville and the circus. Those antics still work on people, apparently.

b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:02:31am

re: #78 Rightwingconspirator

It’s the most foolish hyperbole. It’s not enough for these people to say they feel empowered or inspired by god. They have to claim a direct unique connection, the whisper only their ears can hear.

Ever wish for god or jesus to show up, walk over to one of these fools and say “Shut up. Those voices in your head are all yours, I never said s*&t to you.” LOL. I used to think that when I saw Benny Hinn.

Apply a little juice to the right area of the brain and you can induce the feeling of an evil presence over one shoulder and a benevolent presence over the other. Change the position of the current and you can induce the feeling of experiencing a religious epiphany.

We need an RC battery powered cowboy hat we can torture/control some people with.

jaunte Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:04:15am

re: #88 allegro

I think Perry’s only beliefs are filling his bank account any way he can. Like Palin he’s a grifter, though a more persistent one.

Perry’s deity apparently has nothing against getting rich on insider deals:
[Link: corridornews.blogspot.com…]

b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:06:45am

re: #87 PhillyPretzel

Key word, theory.

Key word, #havenoideawhatscienceis.

Kid A Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:07:28am

Goodhair’s greeting at The Response’s website:

Fellow Americans,

Right now, America is in crisis: we have been besieged by financial debt, terrorism, and a multitude of natural disasters. As a nation, we must come together and call upon Jesus to guide us through unprecedented struggles, and thank Him for the blessings of freedom we so richly enjoy.

Some problems are beyond our power to solve, and according to the Book of Joel, Chapter 2, this historic hour demands a historic response. Therefore, on August 6, thousands will gather to pray for a historic breakthrough for our country and a renewed sense of moral purpose.
I sincerely hope you’ll join me in Houston on August 6th and take your place in Reliant Stadium with praying people asking God’s forgiveness, wisdom and provision for our state and nation. There is hope for America. It lies in heaven, and we will find it on our knees.

Sincerely,

Governor Goodhair (R-Texas A&M)

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Decatur Deb Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:10:12am

re: #99 Kid A

Goodhair’s greeting at The Response’s website:

Fellow Americans,

Right now, America is in crisis: we have been besieged by financial debt, terrorism, and a multitude of natural disasters. As a nation, we must come together and call upon Jesus to guide us through unprecedented struggles, and thank Him for the blessings of freedom we so richly enjoy.

Some problems are beyond our power to solve, and according to the Book of Joel, Chapter 2, this historic hour demands a historic response. Therefore, on August 6, thousands will gather to pray for a historic breakthrough for our country and a renewed sense of moral purpose.
I sincerely hope you’ll join me in Houston on August 6th and take your place in Reliant Stadium with praying people asking God’s forgiveness, wisdom and provision for our state and nation. There is hope for America. It lies in heaven, and we will find it on our knees.

Sincerely,

Governor Goodhair (R-Texas A&M)

The Joel reference tells the tale. That’s square in the middle of Joel’s Army militant dominionism.

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Jimmi the Grey Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:11:42am

re: #87 PhillyPretzel

Theories can be proven wrong, ID cannot, so by definition cannot be a theory.

Or has theory been redefined as has socialism? Keep not getting the memo for redefines…

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OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:13:50am

re: #58 SanFranciscoZionist

Not in one building, although there is a corner of Church Street that has a Lutheran church on one corner, Mission Dolore on another, and Congregation Sha’ar Zahav on a third.

That Lutheran Church still has services in German. I’ve always meant to go but never have.

I once took someone on a church tour of the Mission, pointing out all the German-language cornerstones. From back when it was the German part of town. Now one is a Buddhist temple [Link: www.huazangsi.org…]

Interesting.

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CarleeCork Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:14:04am

re: #48 Lidane

If a losing presidential bid gets Rick Perry the hell out of the governor’s office here in Texas, I’m all for it.

And honestly, I don’t think people want another Texas governor as POTUS so soon after the last one.

Amen to that! The sooner the better.

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Decatur Deb Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:15:28am

re: #70 SanFranciscoZionist

I’d say he’s more salable than Bachmann in a general.

Missed that—I’m popping in and out to the grill. Tuna and grilled unripe pear havles w/ cheddar.

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Stanley Sea Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:15:57am

re: #90 Kid A

Phil made a serious run shooting -6 thru ten holes, then memories of Winged Foot kicked in.

I’m glad Hefty didn’t make it.

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sagehen Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:16:40am

re: #34 OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin

That’s what Sarah Palin said the day before the 08 election. Look how that turned out.

And God’s will was done. I’m glad God was looking kindly on us that day.

We got a really smart, honorable, hard-working President, with an equally smart, honorable, hard-working First Lady… and some super-cute First Daughters and an adorable First Dog.

We got a President who when he goes overseas, he’s greeted by huge crowds of not!Americans cheering wildly, waving American flags, chanting USA! USA!

And Osama Bin Laden is dead.

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sagehen Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:17:26am

re: #36 Iwouldprefernotto

News alert: Jesus doesn’t give a F#$#$ about the score of your football game either.

But he cares deeply who wins the Grammy.

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OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:18:09am

re: #95 OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin

The earlier generation, Oral Roberts, Kathryn Kuhlman, Aimee Semple McPherson, Rev Ike, Marjoe, Bakkers, Paul and Jan…straight out of vaudeville and the circus. Those antics still work on people, apparently.

Piece of work.

David Barton was likely in the audience (seriously, not joking - he graduated in 1976.)

Youtube Video

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Decatur Deb Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:19:35am

re: #108 OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin

Piece of work.

David Barton was likely in the audience (seriously, not joking - he graduated in 1976.)

[Video]

Of all you mention, the (Pittsburgh) nuns in the 50s were most livid about Kathryn Kuklman. I think she had local ties.

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sagehen Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:20:14am

re: #53 Stanley Sea

You just reminded me. I pass by on the way to work a shared Baptist Church, Chinese Lutheran and Synagogue. Amazing sight to see the 3 signs, will take photo next pass. Have you ever seen anything like that?

The mosque in the Pentagon is only a mosque two days a week — sometimes it’s a synagogue, sometimes it’s a chapel…

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Lidane Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:20:16am

re: #97 jaunte

Perry’s deity apparently has nothing against getting rich on insider deals:
[Link: corridornews.blogspot.com…]

It also has no problem with him using and exploiting illegal immigrant labor.

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b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:21:42am

re: #108 OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin

Piece of work.

David Barton was likely in the audience (seriously, not joking - he graduated in 1976.)

[Video]

Barton just plays the game. If you don’t like history, rewrite it to your liking.

Unfortunately, it has worked too often in the past.

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OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:23:46am

re: #109 Decatur Deb

Of all you mention, the (Pittsburgh) nuns in the 50s were most livid about Kathryn Kuklman. I think she had local ties.

She was something else. We used to go see her at the Shrine Auditorium in LA in the 70s. She used to scare the crud out of me, tbh.

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OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:25:44am

A.A. Allen (along with Oral Roberts) was known for his integrated meetings. Total huckster, but Pentecostalism was quite segregated at the time. Roberts, so it’s said, used to get run out on a rail from southern towns because he wouldn’t allow segregation in his tent meetings.

Youtube Video

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Decatur Deb Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:26:23am

re: #113 OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin

She was something else. We used to go see her at the Shrine Auditorium in LA in the 70s. She used to scare the crud out of me, tbh.

Seemed like the direct descendant of Aimee Semple McPherson.

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mr.fusion Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:29:12am

re: #70 SanFranciscoZionist

I’d say he’s more salable than Bachmann in a general.

Perry/Rubio might be the best the GOP can hope for right now

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OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:31:59am

re: #115 Decatur Deb

Seemed like the direct descendant of Aimee Semple McPherson.

She was. Lots of comparisons to her. Aimee was a trip. Pure vaudeville

Youtube Video

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Decatur Deb Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:33:05am

I Heard the Tuna Call My Name.

BBL

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OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:33:19am

re: #112 b_sharp

Barton just plays the game. If you don’t like history, rewrite it to your liking.

Unfortunately, it has worked too often in the past.

And, it works on people hostile to education and learning. They give their money to it.

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b_sharp Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:39:05am

re: #119 OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin

And, it works on people hostile to education and learning. They give their money to it.

More evidence of the anti-intellectual attitude slithering through the North American psyche, represented and encouraged by organizations like the Discovery Institute and the Heritage Foundation.

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CuriousLurker Sun, Jul 17, 2011 12:43:27pm

Isn’t it amazing how the things God calls these folks to do is almost always in line with their worldly ambitions? It’s never their desires, no, they’re just humble servants who, if they weren’t being called by a higher power to run for president, would continue quietly striving to make the world a better place for all of Gods children.

As God’s spiritual vicegerents on Earth, they’d be tirelessly advocating on behalf of the meek & dispossessed, fighting to protect the enormous blessing of abundance that is our natural environment, supporting our educators and working closely with them to ensure that our children’s education provides them with access to only the very best most modern & accurate curriculum to help them carry progress forward… Wait, what do you mean “and then you woke up”? Are you saying that’s NOT what they do when they’re not campaigning? /

And what will happen when they screw up? Well, that will be Satan’s fault, of course, the flesh being weak and whatnot.

Youtube Video

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nines09 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 12:53:14pm

I’ll bet someone put radio receivers in the fillings in his teeth. “Rick? Yeah, it’s me. Yep the ” big guy”. Listen…we have to talk.”

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theheat Sun, Jul 17, 2011 4:15:31pm

re: #99 Kid A

I sincerely hope you’ll join me in Houston on August 6th and take your place in Reliant Stadium with praying people asking God’s forgiveness, wisdom and provision for our state and nation. There is hope for America. It lies in heaven, and we will find it on our knees.

Only a couple things I get on my knees for… Solving real problems that demand critical thinking isn’t one of them. And I’ll be damned if I’ll join a bunch of braindead neo-Confederates in prayer.

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labman57 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 5:28:34pm

Gee, it would seem that God has been “playing the field”, encouraging so many self-righteous conservatives to hear the calling to run for POTUS. I never realized that God was so promiscuous.

Perhaps all of the candidates who claim to be on a “mission from God” can have a sanctimonious pissing contest: “The voices in my head are much louder than the ones in your head!”

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Iwouldprefernotto Sun, Jul 17, 2011 6:50:04pm

God told me not to vote for him.

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Khal Mojo Sun, Jul 17, 2011 6:55:50pm

Which god is this, Rupert Murdock or Glenn Beck? I can’t tell sometimes.

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moderatelyradicalliberal Sun, Jul 17, 2011 7:29:14pm

Governor Goodhair knows the GOP is hungry for a Southern, evangelical white male in the race. If he runs he’ll be neck and neck with Romney over night.

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kwb2003 Sun, Jul 17, 2011 10:24:03pm

Isn’t anyone afraid that if they continue opposing Gods candidates, theyre going to get hit by lightening or turned into toads or get charged with warring against God like they do in Iran.

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Boondocksaint Mon, Jul 18, 2011 8:36:38am

re: #14 laZardo

The burning bush is busy responding to this one dumbass that keeps calling him…

[Video]

omg I laughed so damn hard at that video

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