Mike Pence Isn’t a Birther, He’s Just the Running Mate of a Birther

But he thinks it won’t hurt Trump with minority voters
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Here’s our pathetic news of the day, as Donald Trump’s running mate Mike Pence announces he “believes” President Obama was born in Hawaii, which is big of him, considering he’s running with a guy who made his political bones by pushing the Birther conspiracy theory to the right wing base: Pence breaks with Trump, says Obama born in Hawaii.

Pence did not say, when asked, if Trump should apologize for the comments. “I think Donald Trump’s record both as a business man and as a political leader and as a patron in supporting minority efforts and particularly supporting the advancement of the African American community really speaks for itself,” he said.

For Pence’s part, the Indiana governor said he does believe Obama was born in Hawaii, as his birth certificate states and has been exhaustively documented.

“Well I believe Barack Obama was born in Hawaii, I accept his birthplace,” Pence told reporters during a brief gaggle aboard his campaign plane before a fundraising event here.

Pence also said Trump’s Birther history wouldn’t hurt him with minority voters, which shows Pence is just as delusional as any Birther.

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darthstar  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:27:57pm

Mike Pence is a chickenshit.

2
TedStriker  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:30:17pm

re: #1 darthstar

Mike Pence is a chickenshit.

Must be a sweet gig to be Trump’s toadie.

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:31:08pm

re: #2 TedStriker

Must be a sweet gig to be Trump’s toadie.

Farkus/Dill 2016.

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Skip Intro  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:31:45pm

Isn’t Pence at all concerned about what happened to those Trump investigators who went to Hawaii, found out amazing things, then just vanished?

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allegro  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:32:17pm
Donald Trump’s record both as a business man and as a political leader and as a patron in supporting minority efforts and particularly supporting the advancement of the African American community really speaks for itself

Yup, sure does. That’s why minorities and white folks who have a clue abhor the jerk.

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allegro  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:32:53pm

re: #4 Skip Intro

Isn’t Pence at all concerned about what happened to those Trump investigators who went to Hawaii, found out amazing things, then just vanished?

People are saying Trump killed them. I’m not, but people are. Lots.

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Skip Intro  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:34:31pm

re: #6 allegro

People are saying Trump killed them. I’m not, but people are. Lots.

It’s a mystery right up there with the MH370 disappearance, yet CNN hasn’t done a single program on it.

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TedStriker  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:34:58pm

re: #3 The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge

Farkus/Dill 2016.

Heh.

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allegro  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:35:20pm

re: #7 Skip Intro

It’s a mystery right up there with the MH370 disappearance, yet CNN hasn’t done a single program on it.

Inorite? Scandalous!

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Pawn of the Oppressor  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:36:08pm

I can’t say who’s been saying this, but I can say it’s a lot of people, OK? Believe me.

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Charles Johnson  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:37:04pm
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Jack Burton  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:38:30pm

re: #11 Charles Johnson

Oh for the love of god….

Fortunately there’s a magic potion that will get that image out of my head. It’s called BLEACH.

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Jenner7  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:38:49pm

Will Trump be asked about this tonight or nah?

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TedStriker  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:39:43pm

re: #12 Jack Burton

Oh for the love of god….

Fortunately there’s a magic potion that will get that image out of my head. It’s called BLEACH.

There’s also copious amounts of alcohol…

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Jebediah, RBG  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:44:02pm

Pbbbbt!

A little early in the thread to be needing brain/eye bleach, but I live to serve.

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Blind Frog Belly White  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:45:00pm

re: #11 Charles Johnson

This picture is going to haunt me. That face… The sweat… This is what he looks like during sex, isn’t it?

Right before he calls out his own name.

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Jenner7  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:46:12pm

And I just realized tonight’s about national security, so I guess they won’t.

Duh.

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Jenner7  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:48:35pm
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Timothy Watson  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:49:49pm

re: #18 Jenner7

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Looks like Trump needs some nitro.

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makeitstop  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:50:38pm

Oy, that photo. Looks like he smells like melting makeup.

21
Barefoot Grin  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:51:21pm

Trump’s fetid loins.

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:52:08pm

re: #19 Timothy Watson

Looks like Trump needs some nitro.

The guy is not in good shape—I’ve been saying that for months. If he keels over before the election, we’re in for some serious shit.

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Dave In Austin  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:52:35pm

re: #21 Barefoot Grin

Trump’s fetid loins.

The hairs in the the back of my nose stood up when I read that…..

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Skip Intro  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:52:40pm

re: #18 Jenner7

Why isn’t he wearing his Make Mexico Great Again Also hat? The man really has a way with words, just the best words, lined up in the best possible order.

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Eclectic Cyborg  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:53:01pm

I agree with Pence. I don’t think it will hurt him with minorities. When you’re already at zero there’s no more damage to be done.

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Charles Johnson  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:53:23pm
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Eclectic Cyborg  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:55:14pm

Also exactly what record does Trump have as a “political leader”??

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Great White Snark  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:57:06pm

re: #18 Jenner7

Conrad Murray? LOL

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BeachDem  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:57:54pm

re: #19 Timothy Watson

Looks like Trump needs some nitro.

All I can focus on is his stubby little thumb and extra long tie.

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EPR-radar  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:57:59pm

re: #16 Blind Frog Belly White

Right before he calls out his own name.

“Oh, GOD!!”

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nkdee  Sep 7, 2016 • 3:58:35pm

I’m thinking that there is something wrong with Trumps health. Look at that sweat! It may be nothing…or it may be something. Someone should start asking those questions. The citizens have a right to know.

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EPR-radar  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:00:00pm

re: #25 Eclectic Cyborg

I agree with Pence. I don’t think it will hurt him with minorities. When you’re already at zero there’s no more damage to be done.

Trump’s appeal to those outside his base can be measured in negative and/or imaginary numbers.

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wrenchwench  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:07:13pm

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Charles Johnson  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:08:21pm
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MsJ  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:08:41pm

I’m shocked and in disbelief that Trump polled significantly higher amongst military members and vets than Clinton. Was there something about that poll? After what he said about McCain, Bergdahl (no matter his circumstance, he’s US military) and the Kahns…I just can’t even.

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:11:24pm

re: #35 MsJ

I’m shocked and in disbelief that Trump polled significantly higher amongst military members and vets than Clinton. Was there something about that poll? After what he said about McCain, Bergdahl (no matter his circumstance, he’s US military) and the Kahns…I just can’t even.

It was a self-selected, online poll—IOW, bullshit.

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Backwoods_Sleuth  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:11:57pm

re: #35 MsJ

I’m shocked and in disbelief that Trump polled significantly higher amongst military members and vets than Clinton. Was there something about that poll? After what he said about McCain, Bergdahl (no matter his circumstance, he’s US military) and the Kahns…I just can’t even.

It was a SurveyMonkey poll…if it’s the moonie times poll that donald tweeted out.

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allegro  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:12:55pm

re: #35 MsJ

I’m shocked and in disbelief that Trump polled significantly higher amongst military members and vets than Clinton. Was there something about that poll? After what he said about McCain, Bergdahl (no matter his circumstance, he’s US military) and the Kahns…I just can’t even.

If I was in the military I’d be less offended by that stuff and more terrified that the lunatic would assuredly get my ass killed if he made it into the oval.

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Backwoods_Sleuth  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:14:18pm
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Charles Johnson  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:14:33pm

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Archangelus  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:14:56pm

re: #12 Jack Burton

Oh for the love of god….

Fortunately there’s a magic potion that will get that image out of my head. It’s called BLEACH.

Just follow the classic Archangelus-prescribed treatment regimen (which sadly has become a common treatment during the 2016 election cycle):

1) Wash your face with approximately half a cup of:

2) Proceed to drink approximately 2 cups of:

For when Johnson’s Eye Bleach comes too little, too late…

On second thought, given the nature of the material that necessitates this treatment, I wholeheartedly recommend taking twice the standard dosage.

Signed,
Dr. Archangelus

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MsJ  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:15:42pm

re: #36 The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge

It was a self-selected, online poll—IOW, bullshit.

Lester Holt neglected to mention that.

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Patricia Kayden  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:16:18pm

re: #6 allegro

People are saying Trump killed them. I’m not, but people are. Lots.

And it’s on the internet so it must be true.

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scottslemmons  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:17:45pm

re: #6 allegro

People are saying Trump killed them. I’m not, but people are. Lots.

Questions have been raised. There’s a shadow over his campaign. The campaign has refused to address the accusations.

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Backwoods_Sleuth  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:18:23pm

re: #41 Archangelus

Just follow the Archangelus-prescribed treatment regimen:

1) Wash your face with half a cup of this:

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Given the cause of the treatment, I wholeheartedly recommend taking twice the standard dosage.

Signed,
Dr. Archangelus

Otters are very good for this as well:

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Charles Johnson  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:18:25pm
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Bass Reeves  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:19:48pm

re: #35 MsJ

Lots of Clinton Derangement in the military. Lots of latent undeserved Republican love and ‘Libtard’ hate.

Basically, the military is still a cross-section of the population it is drawn from, and we have a lot of ignorant assholes who just all happened to want to serve in this particular manner.

It really gets weird though when you talk to military people with 20+ years who are die hard Christian Libertarians. It’s like they don’t even understand what words mean.

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EPR-radar  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:22:29pm

re: #38 allegro

If I was in the military I’d be less offended by that stuff and more terrified that the lunatic would assuredly get my ass killed if he made it into the oval.

A Trump presidency getting my ass killed is as likely for civilians as for military.

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allegro  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:23:01pm

re: #48 EPR-radar

A Trump presidency getting my ass killed is as likely for civilians as for military.

Good point.

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:23:24pm

re: #45 Backwoods_Sleuth

Otters are very good for this as well:

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Is that who it looks like?

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MsJ  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:23:47pm

re: #50 The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge

Is that who it looks like?

CASTLE!

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EPR-radar  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:23:57pm

re: #47 Bass Reeves

“Christian Libertarians” sounds like a hoot. I’d like to see one of these loons provide an analysis of A Handmaid’s Tale as a libertopia.

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allegro  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:24:02pm

re: #50 The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge

Is that who it looks like?

Not on his days off.

54
Big Beautiful Door  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:24:13pm

re: #13 Jenner7

Will Trump be asked about this tonight or nah?

Nah

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Tigger2  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:24:57pm
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Backwoods_Sleuth  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:25:56pm

re: #39 Backwoods_Sleuth

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wow.
This video is just amazing and I’m reaching for tissues.
I will be so proud to vote for HRC in November.

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EPR-radar  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:30:54pm

re: #55 Tigger2

Most of the Religious Right in the US is going to vote for Trump in November.

I would definitely reconsider my atheism if this obvious sacrilege were to provoke a few biblical smitings of the most egregious offenders.

Hell, if Pat Roberson were vaporized in mid-rant on live TV by lightning from a clear sky, leaving only smoking shoes behind, I’d immediately take a vow of poverty and happily live the rest of my days in a monastery contemplating this wonderful vision.

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The Very Reverend Battleaxe of Knowledge  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:35:38pm

Trump’s Miami campaign office is actually just a prank from a Democrat’s New Year’s Eve party

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Stanley Sea  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:40:07pm

re: #29 BeachDem

All I can focus on is his stubby little thumb and extra long tie.

He’s trying to pull the jacket closed. His shirt is probably un-tucked.

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Brian J.  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:40:45pm

re: #57 EPR-radar

Most of the Religious Right in the US is going to vote for Trump in November.

I would definitely reconsider my atheism if this obvious sacrilege were to provoke a few biblical smitings of the most egregious offenders.

Hell, if Pat Roberson were vaporized in mid-rant on live TV by lightning from a clear sky, leaving only smoking shoes behind, I’d immediately take a vow of poverty and happily live the rest of my days in a monastery contemplating this wonderful vision.

Setting your sights too low, man. Vaporizing just one Christian fascist isn’t nearly enough. I’d want to see a great many clouds of smoke to ensure it wasn’t a fluke.

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Big Beautiful Door  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:41:05pm

Trump’s Miami Campaign Office is just a prank from a New Year’s Eve Party.

For more than eight months, the “Donald Trump for President Dade County Office” Facebook page has drawn comments from eager fans looking for a way to help the Republican presidential nominee.

There’s the woman who hoped Trump would secure the GOP nomination even if he didn’t win 1,237 party delegates. There’s the Cuban immigrant who wrote he’s “never been so proud to be an American now that I can vote for a true leader that really wants to make America great again.” There’s the would-be volunteer who tried unsuccessfully to book someone from Trump’s local operation on Fox News.

All the support might come as a shock to Trump: His campaign has no Miami office.

The Facebook page? It’s a gag, created by 39-year-old Democrat Mark Bernstein to amuse guests at a Trump-themed New Year’s Eve party he threw last December.

“I didn’t think it would ever last this long,” he told the Miami Herald. “But in the void left by him not actually having any infrastructure, it’s been listed on Google Maps!”

The page is the first Google hit when you search for “Trump Miami campaign headquarters” — above the link to Trump’s official volunteer sign-up page. The real campaign has opened a single Florida office, in Sarasota. A Trump spokesman didn’t respond to a request for comment.

The address for the faux Miami office is Bernstein’s Edgewater condo. He suspects unknowing Trump backers might have actually shown up, only to find an apartment building at the end of a dead-end residential street, nary a Trump sign in sight.

That hasn’t stopped Bernstein — who backed Bernie Sanders and plans to vote for Hillary Clinton — from giving himself a Trump-operative persona online.

“We are in America! You need to speak English,” Bernstein replied to the woman who posted in Spanish about Trump’s delegate count. “Boss has spoken about this,” he added, linking to a video clip of Trump chiding Jeb Bush for campaigning in Spanish. “ok,” she responded.

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wrenchwench  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:47:57pm

re: #60 Brian J.

Setting your sights too low, man. Vaporizing just one Christian fascist isn’t nearly enough. I’d want to see a great many clouds of smoke to ensure it wasn’t a fluke.

Even then, I’d be looking up for a drone….

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Jenner7  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:48:14pm
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blueraven  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:53:31pm

Commander in Chief forum coming up at the top of the hour. NBC, MSNBC.

Hillary will go first, then Trump. Should be interesting.

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MsJ  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:55:11pm

Please keep me up on what’s going on. I don’t think I can watch. I’m overstuffed on politics and one thin mint more will have me hurling into a bucket.

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Patricia Kayden  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:56:11pm

re: #63 Jenner7

So Powell is still a liar? Good to know.

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Backwoods_Sleuth  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:57:09pm

re: #63 Jenner7

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jeebus, I’m old enough to remember how self-appointed powers-that-be were freaking out over whether POTUS should be able to keep his Blackberry after Election Day.

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TedStriker  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:57:51pm

re: #62 wrenchwench

Even then, I’d be looking up for a drone….

Or “rods from God”.

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allegro  Sep 7, 2016 • 4:57:59pm

re: #65 MsJ

Please keep me up on what’s going on. I don’t think I can watch. I’m overstuffed on politics and one thin mint more will have me hurling into a bucket.

I’ll watch the first half, assuming Hillary gets half. Can’t watch or listen to the yam though due to said hurl factor. I’ll join you in the gallery watching the watchers. :)

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Skip Intro  Sep 7, 2016 • 5:01:33pm

re: #64 blueraven

Commander in Chief forum coming up at the top of the hour. NBC, MSNBC.

Hillary will go first, then Trump. Should be interesting.

So Trump will just spend his hour attacking everything Hillary says.

Got it.

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GlutenFreeJesus  Sep 7, 2016 • 5:09:49pm

So far it’s all about her emails. Geez.

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Shiplord Kirel  Sep 7, 2016 • 5:23:15pm

re: #57 EPR-radar

Most of the Religious Right in the US is going to vote for Trump in November.

I would definitely reconsider my atheism if this obvious sacrilege were to provoke a few biblical smitings of the most egregious offenders.

Hell, if Pat Roberson were vaporized in mid-rant on live TV by lightning from a clear sky, leaving only smoking shoes behind, I’d immediately take a vow of poverty and happily live the rest of my days in a monastery contemplating this wonderful vision.

What will a fundy activist say when he dies and finds himself standing before the throne of God for final judgement?

“OH SHIT! YOU MEAN THIS STUFF IS FOR REAL?!”

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Bass Reeves  Sep 7, 2016 • 5:38:16pm

re: #63 Jenner7

Is..this…real?


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