Obama will not use traditional phrase, "so help me God" while being sworn in [place your bets]

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[syriacus]

The Constitution does not require the use of the phrase, "so help me God" as a person is sworn in as President.

George Washington added the phrase, and every succeeding President has used it.

Obama, who likes change, might not use the phrase.

[MaxMax]

He’ll use the phrase “So Help Me Me”..

[Constitutions Grandchild]

“Obama, who likes change, might not use the phrase.”

It’s probably best. He ought to think about not using a Bible, as well, as it may be difficult to get anyone to hold it. Those lightening bolts can leave a mark.

[MaxMax]

Is that a Gore quote? /grin

[The Sons of Liberty]

I wouldn't expect the AntiChrist to invoke GOD's help.

Will he be using his family koran?

[TommyDale]

I would like to be in on the “over-under” time for getting struck by lightning. I will put $10 on “within 20 minutes” of being sworn in.

[syriacus]

he’ll use it so people will say he’s not such a bad guy after all ...

I agree it is very likely. Although a close friend insists he won't use it.

[DannyTN]

He said God Bless America the other day. I think it was at his first Press Conference. So I think he will use it.

[Concho]

I am betting he wants to use the Koran.

[Former Fetus]

so help me, Dad

This one gets my vote!

[SonOfDarkSkies]

I would imagine there will be an inauguration in secret which mirrors the public one. A midnight ritual in which The One makes a covenant with and dedicates the country to the god of Alinsky and Community Organization...Lucifer

This inauguration will be sealed not by a "so help me God," but by the sacrifice of a virgin.

[Big_Monkey]

Exactly. The only divinity he believes in is his own.

[norton]

"Obama will have briefed the swearer-inner long before they go up on stage..."

Tip off will be whether he selects Wright or Farrakan to do the swearing in.

[hoe_cake]

LOL.

Algore’s statement: I was president of the United States before I wasn’t president of the United States.

[pallis]

With Obama it would be, “so help me myself,” and he would be speaking to his god. He is a narcissistic freak, and his worshipers deify him.

[syriacus]

He said God Bless America the other day. I think it was at his first Press Conference. So I think he will use it.

Good point.

[syriacus]

He is a narcissistic freak, and his worshipers deify him.

Exactly.

He's not at all like Abe Lincoln.

[Charles Bronson Forever]

So help me, CHICKENS.....COMIN’ HOME......TA ROOST.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

“So help me, me”. He thinks he IS g-d, the ‘bottom tissue’ that he is.

[syriacus]

If Patrick Fitzgerald issues some indictments, Obama might be using that phrase before the inauguration.

The best outcome of all.

[JohnMac]

If the Justice says it, he says it. Justice Roberts won’t let us down.