Pat Roberston stirring up a storm again

[eclectics]

I don't know why everyone is shocked. After the things he's said about women and gays, just to name a few, it was only a matter of time before he would sanction blowing someones head off. Why are people still following him????? That's what I'd like to know. Aren't they aware he is deranged?

 

[peachgirl]

While they don't want to claim him, there are an awful lot of people on the Christian right who embrace him as a man of God.

And to think he was once voted Man of the Year by the Women's National Republican Club.

 

[missypie]

I think that after a certain age, most people just say what's on their mind, whether or not it's PC...but when you start to do that on TV????!!!!! Time to retire!

But if you look behind his statement, is he voicing disapproval for the war in Iraq? Implying that we should have taken out Sadam?

 

[roger_ramjet]

Time to break out the slippers, some nice hot breakfasts and long naps Patrick, those screws holding things tight upstairs are starting to slip.

 

[Mermaid02]

Somebody needs to shut him up.

 

[tlgoblue]

But if you look behind his statement, is he voicing disapproval for the war in Iraq? Implying that we should have taken out Sadam?

I must admit that thought had crossed my mind. Almost a soft slam against the administration. But PR is usually not that soft in his approach.

 

[tlgoblue]

Somebody needs to shut him up.

Just what are you saying? Hmmm?

 

[caitycaity]

Just what are you saying? Hmmm?

 

[Tigger_Magic]

I think that after a certain age, most people just say what's on their mind, whether or not it's PC...but when you start to do that on TV????!!!!! Time to retire!

But if you look behind his statement, is he voicing disapproval for the war in Iraq? Implying that we should have taken out Sadam?

PR has been saying whatever's on his mind for a long, long time. Just a sample:

-- he claimed to save the east coast from a hurricane by praying it away

-- As a presidential candidate, he suggested that the State Department be blown up by a nuclear device

-- He suggested people "pray" for one or 2 "openings" on the U.S. Supreme Court (i.e. ask God to "take out" a couple of the justices whose time had come to shuffle off this mortal plane)

-- He said that feminism causes women to become witches, kill their babies, destroys capitalism and makes women lesbians.

There's no need to look behind his statements; he says what he means and he means what he says. Maybe I've been wrong about supporting the global war on terrorism. Maybe it needs to be fought a bit closer to home.

 

[Mermaid02]

Just what are you saying? Hmmm?

Ummm, nothing.... I didn't mean NOTHING by that....

 

[eclectics]

Ummm, nothing.... I didn't mean NOTHING by that....

I don't know. Aren't Mermaids one step away from Witches?

 

[Mermaid02]

I don't know. Aren't Mermaids one step away from Witches?

Get me 2 hairs from his favorite toupe....

 

[JudicialTyranny]

Who cares? He's just a guy on a TV show for cripes sake.

What Robertson says shouldn't make any more headlines than when Alec Baldwin went on Letterman and said that Henry Hyde and his family should be stoned to death.

Nobody was going to do what Baldwin said, and nobody is going to do what Robertson said, so it is inconsequential.

Quite franky, it's just being made into a big deal because of those who want to say "oh, look at those crazy Christians". The fact is that he does not speak all that many Christians.

 

[eclectics]

Who cares? He's just a guy on a TV show for cripes sake.

What Robertson says shouldn't make any more headlines than when Alec Baldwin went on Letterman and said that Henry Hyde and his family should be stoned to death.

Nobody was going to do what Baldwin said, and nobody is going to do what Robertson said, so it is inconsequential.

Quite franky, it's just being made into a big deal because of those who want to say "oh, look at those crazy Christians". The fact is that he does not speak all that many Christians.

So you're telling all of Pat Robertsons followers that their spiritual leader is inconsequential? They might have a bone to pick with you about that. And I don't think Alec Baldwin has that many followers. He hasn't had a hit movie in a while.

 

[jrydberg]

Who cares? He's just a guy on a TV show for cripes sake.

What Robertson says shouldn't make any more headlines than when Alec Baldwin went on Letterman and said that Henry Hyde and his family should be stoned to death.

Nobody was going to do what Baldwin said, and nobody is going to do what Robertson said, so it is inconsequential.

Quite franky, it's just being made into a big deal because of those who want to say "oh, look at those crazy Christians". The fact is that he does not speak all that many Christians.

I think Pat Roberston is a bit more consequential for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that he made a point of becoming heavily involved in politics (not just expressing his opinions). He ran for President and garnered a decent amount of support. As such, I think it a little more noteworthy than Alec Baldwin's pontifications.

I'm not posting this to point the finger at "crazy Christians." I'm posting it to point the finger at "crazy" Pat

 

[Tigger_Magic]

Unfortunately, JudicialTyranny, what PR says is not inconsequential, much to my dismay. While it may be true that none of his followers will attempt to act on this suggestion, it demonstrates incredibly poor judgment on his part to utter this. As a nation we are engaged in fighting religious extremists all over the globe -- some of whom call for jihads against the U.S. and condone or even sanction the random murder of innocent people.

How is what PR calls for any different? What he is espousing is nothing less than an act of terrorism against another sovereign country. President Chavez may not be one's first choice for the leader of a South American country that is a supplier of oil to the U.S. Sure it would be nice to have someone more inclined to be friendly to the U.S. and not threaten to cut off our oil supply.

But to suggest that our gov't. forces "take him out?"

I dunno... I believe in free speech as much as the next person, but this is so borderline to yelling "fire!" in a crowded theatre. Unfortunately, PR still has a large following and that is what frightens me. Some of those people may not be able to easily recognize the lunatic statements this fellow makes.

 

[tlgoblue]

Who cares? He's just a guy on a TV show for cripes sake.

What Robertson says shouldn't make any more headlines than when Alec Baldwin went on Letterman and said that Henry Hyde and his family should be stoned to death.

Nobody was going to do what Baldwin said, and nobody is going to do what Robertson said, so it is inconsequential.

Quite franky, it's just being made into a big deal because of those who want to say "oh, look at those crazy Christians". The fact is that he does not speak all that many Christians.

While I agree with you that the Media is going to have a 3 ringger with this, (Circus, I, I said circus that is.) there is a big difference between a Televangelist who has a large following, and an overstuffed, past his prime, tree hugger who has a pet project every now and again, that he promotes between jobs. As far as your "crazy Christians" comment, I couldn't disagree with you more. I haven't heard anyone slam Chrisitans. I came closest by asking about the other guy who would only follow the "law of the land," but by no means did I even imply that Christians were crazed, blood thirsty assasins. I think it's Pat Robertson's sanity alone, that is being called into question.

 

[DisDuck]

The government of Venezuela has called upon the US government to denounce PR for supporting terrorism. That we need to back up our words about the global battle by coming down hard on an American who is expousing terrorism. The White House response was a mild, (paraphrase)'we don't agree with his (PR) comments'. What a wimpish reply from our macho government. Maybe, they secretly agree with PR??

 

[peachgirl]

Quite franky, it's just being made into a big deal because of those who want to say "oh, look at those crazy Christians". The fact is that he does not speak all that many Christians.

No, I think they want to say look at that crazy guy who calls himself a Christian.

However, there is no denying that he speaks for a great many people and has a loyal and dedicated following. He's not just a celebrity who publicly airs his political views:

In 1982, he was named Humanitarian of the Year by Food for the Hungry. In 1988 Robertson was named Man of the Year by Students for America and Christian Broadcaster of the Year by National Religious Broadcasters in 1989. In 1992, Robertson was selected by Newsweek magazine as one of America's 100 Cultural Elite. In recognition of his steadfast support for the nation of Israel, Robertson received the Defender of Israel Award in January 1994 from the Christians' Israel Public Action Campaign. In March 2000, Robertson received the prestigious Cross of Nails award for his vision, inspiration and humanitarian work with the Flying Hospital. The award was presented for the first time in the United States in more than 25 years. In July 2002, Robertson was presented with The State of Israel Friendship Award by the Chicago chapter of the Zionist Organization of America.

Robertson is past president of the prestigious Council on National Policy. In 1982 he served on President Ronald Reagan's Task Force on Victims of Crime. He is currently a member of the Board of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and previously served on the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors in the State of Virginia.


He is the founder and chairman of CBN and there are millions who faithfully watch that network. To think that he's just a looney with no power is foolish and wishful thinking on both sides.

 

[peachgirl]

The government of Venezuela has called upon the US government to denounce PR for supporting terrorism. That we need to back up our words about the global battle by coming down hard on an American who is expousing terrorism. The White House response was a mild, (paraphrase)'we don't agree with his (PR) comments'. What a wimpish reply from our macho government. Maybe, they secretly agree with PR??

I think Bu$h should come out strongly against what he said, however Bu$h has to handle Robertson very carefully. Robertson delivers a very significant voting block to the Republicans and they don't want to alienate him or his supporters. Don't look for Bu$h to say much, if anything, on this one.