Pat Robertson Sings the Blues

Capitol Hill Journal ^ | Jan 11, 2006 | Jonathan David Morris

[WatchYourself]

I know a lot of dumb people who’ve said a lot of dumb things. In fact, I am one of those people. I’ve said that only-children tend to be spoiled in front of people who didn’t have brothers and sisters. I’ve made fun of people without college educations in front of people who it turned out never went to college. I regularly make a complete and total ass out of myself. I should probably find a way to get paid for it at this point; I do it so often, it’s like a part-time job. But for all the dumb things I’ve said in my lifetime, and for all the times I’ve been told by dear friends that they “can’t take [me] anywhere,” if nothing else, I can take solace in one thing: I’m not Pat Robertson. And as much as I’ll undoubtedly try, I will probably never say as many dumb things as he does.

Last week, when Israeli PM Ariel Sharon suffered a massive stroke and underwent hours upon hours of brain surgery, Pat Robertson used the occasion on his show, The 700 Club, to note that Sharon was probably being punished by God for giving land to Palestinians. Now, forget about where you stand on Middle East issues for a minute. That stuff is secondary here. Right off the bat, regardless of where you stand, what makes Robertson so sure Sharon’s stroke is punishment for anything? I mean, how old is this Sharon guy? Isn’t he pushing 80 already? People his age have strokes all the time. Dick Clark, for example. You mean to tell me Dick Clark’s stroke was punishment for something? Like what? Did he rock a little too hard at all those New Year’s Rockin’ Eves?

[WatchYourself]

I think Pat Robertson is just a media whore : P

[RoadTest]

"Last week, when Israeli PM Ariel Sharon suffered a massive stroke and underwent hours upon hours of brain surgery, Pat Robertson used the occasion on his show, The 700 Club, to note that Sharon was probably being punished by God for giving land to Palestinians."

Makes sense to me. Read the Bible, anyone?

[beeler]

Pat Robertson whip's the lama's ass. I respect anyone that has the cojones to say what everyone else is thinking (or should be thinking...).

[JamesP81]

What PR said wasn't half as bad as the media makes it look like.

This topic has been thoroughly beaten to death.

[wallcrawlr]

FYI: I read Sharon is recovering...thats Gods work too.

[highball]

"I respect anyone that has the cojones to say what everyone else is thinking (or should be thinking...)"

What, like Robinson's agreeing with the statement that America brought 9/11 on herself?

[JamesP81]

Furthermore, the idea that God may punish people for dividing the land of Israel isn't some pipe dream that Pat Robertson came up with. It's in the Bible, after all. Don't get po'd at PR for being the messenger. If you don't like what the Bible says about dividing the land of Israel, then take it up with Him.

[dhs12345]

Pat is the Left's "useful idiot."

[manwiththehands]

Great, fun read. Thanks for posting this.

For someone who isn't God Pat Robertson sure seems to know not only what's on His mind, but His motives, too.

He should stick with reading his bible, prayer ... and keeping his stupid opinions to himself.

[Utah Binger]

My personal Diety has endowed me with great descriptors and allowed me to use these words when describing folks like Mr. Robertson.

DUMB BAST***D

Only three stars for him though.

[Phantom Lord]

Pat Robertson whip's the lama's ass. I respect anyone that has the cojones to say what everyone else is thinking (or should be thinking...).

Everyone was or should have been thinking that God was striking down Sharon for his actions in Gaza?

And God was attacking America on 9/11 because of gays?

[Mr. Jazzy]

"What, like Robinson's agreeing with the statement that America brought 9/11 on herself?"



Well, in certain respects, we did. Remember that sack of crap named Bill Clinton who was elected TWICE, who allowed UBL build up the network of agents and assets that came to make September 11th a day of terror? Remember the Gorelick Wall that impeded intell because Clinton was affraid that shared information would implicate his dealing with the Chinese?

I DO believe that WJC was a judgment from God, that WE got what we wanted and that was a self absorbed womanizer for a President, because WE were willing to go with an immoral sociopath who smiled nicely and sounded good.

As to whether or not God struck Sharron down, we will have to wait for the answer to that one on the "other side".

[MurryMom]

Earlier,Israel had agreed to donate land to Robertson to develop a Christian tourist attraction. If I were to believe in the kind of God that Robertson does, I'd at least consider the possibility that God might be sending a message about dealing with the likes of Robertson. Because of his foolish and offensive remarks, Israel has cancelled its deal with Robertson. If Sharon recovers now, I will need to reconsider my own religious beliefs.

[highball]

I DO believe that WJC was a judgment from God, that WE got what we wanted and that was a self absorbed womanizer for a President, because WE were willing to go with an immoral sociopath who smiled nicely and sounded good.

Wow.

I lost friends on 9/11. Good men, all. Family men, with sons and daughters and wives and parents that will never be the same.

I cannot believe that God had innocent men killed to punish America over some electoral results.

[Blzbba]

"What, like Robinson's agreeing with the statement that America brought 9/11 on herself?"


Yeah, really.

When the liberal DUmmies try to blame America for stuff like that, we call them "terrorist-supporting jackass non-patriots".

When Pat Robertson blames America for stuff like that, some people here say "Yeah - HE'S RIGHT!!!"

Both parties are ignorant jackasses.

[Utah Binger]

If Sharon recovers now, I will need to reconsider my own religious beliefs.

Me too. I wouldn't be an Orthodox Jew but take the Mark Levin approach. Especially if we can drink coffee and beer and really party on Sunday.

[highball]

Agreed.

We forget that America-bashing isn't limited to fools on the left. We have plenty of fools on our side who do the same thing.

[Blzbba]

"I DO believe that WJC was a judgment from God, that WE got what we wanted and that was a self absorbed womanizer for a President, because WE were willing to go with an immoral sociopath who smiled nicely and sounded good."



A. "WE" weren't all willing Clintax supporters.

B. If this is true, than God is tardy, as 9-11 occurred on Bush's watch. By your reasoning, "WE" got what "WE" deserved for electing Bush. That, or God is a fashionably-late God.

C. By your reasoning, the people of Texas got what they deserved with Hurricane Rita, since Bush is from Texas and his foreign policies have gotten lots of people killed.

D. By your reasoning, 'Katrina' was certainly retribution for New Orleans' perverse, drunken behavior. Of course, Las Vegas is still standing last I checked...

E. By your reasoning, the Muslim imams who say the same sort of Godly nonsense must be right.


F. I believe none of the tripe typed above, except "A".

[shield]

I wish Pat would have thought that comment through a wee bit more before he voiced it world wide, whether it's true or not.

[wildbill]

I think Robertson's age is the culprit that makes him say so many outrageous things. He'd like the daffy old uncle you hide in the back room when company comes to call.

Why anyone should pay any attention to him is beyond me. He's not a religious prophet, merely an aging pastor and failed politician who doesn't have the grace to retire from public life.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

I think Robertson's age is the culprit that makes him say so many outrageous things. He'd like the daffy old uncle you hide in the back room when company comes to call.

I haven't followed Robertson's career - was he able to keep from saying incredibly stupid things in his youth and middle-age?

[GovernmentShrinker]

I can't wait to hear what Pat will say when Dick Cheney has a heart attack. And perhaps we should ask him if he thinks Condi Rice's fibroids were a little warning from God.

[GovernmentShrinker]

I haven't followed Robertson's career - was he able to keep from saying incredibly stupid things in his youth and middle-age?

No. Google up some of the howlers from his joke of a presidential campaign.

[Mr. Jazzy]

"I lost friends on 9/11. Good men, all. Family men, with sons and daughters and wives and parents that will never be the same.

I cannot believe that God had innocent men killed to punish America over some electoral results."



I mourn with you and the family members of those lost.

Don't ask me why innocents pay the ultimate price and criminals escape punishment in this life. Take that up with a higher source.

I was just stating what I believe, not what you HAVE to believe.

[Mr. Jazzy]

Dear Bellzebub,

A. "WE" weren't all willing Clintax supporters.


That is the "God's Honest" truth!


Sorry to say this, but sounds like I won't see you on the "other side".

[highball]

You may believe what you choose.

But I reserve the right to say that blaming America for 9/11 is abhorrent. America-hating is offensive.

It's also silly - God was punishing America for electing Bill Clinton? After we had already elected George W Bush? That doesn't make any sense at all.

[Blzbba]

"Dear Bellzebub,

A. "WE" weren't all willing Clintax supporters.


That is the "God's Honest" truth!


Sorry to say this, but sounds like I won't see you on the "other side"."



Huh?

A. You misspelled my handle. BADLY.

B. If piousness like yours is on the "other side", I hope not to see you either.

Good day.

[Blzbba]

"Dear Bellzebub,

A. "WE" weren't all willing Clintax supporters.


That is the "God's Honest" truth!


Sorry to say this, but sounds like I won't see you on the "other side"."



Huh?

A. You misspelled my handle. BADLY.

B. If piousness like yours is on the "other side", I hope not to see you either.

Good day.

[steelcurtain]

"It is often better to keep one's mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt." --- Mark Twain

The same applies to typing on a computer keyboard.

[illinoissmith]

"If you don't like what the Bible says about dividing the land of Israel, then take it up with Him."

I would, but it appears he either does not exist, or else is quite intent on letting the universe run according to the principles established at time of the big bang.

As far as taking it up with whoever wrote that mash of Canaanite, Babylonian, and Egyptian authoritarianism, whoever it was it too long dead to speak to. Might as well start taking things up with the authors of the Popul-Vuh.

Real issue is that there is a lot of people fighting over a tiny area, one side a relatively sane, modern power, willing to negotiate if the other side would stick to its word, and the other side poor and authoritarian-religion-crazed whose leaders keep making bloody undercutting decisions that only work to delay the creation of any sort of workable peace. Robertson's primitive ancient tribal gibberish is no more helpful or morally right than the primitive bloodthirsty tribal gibberish of the other side.

Reminds me of a friend whose relative was researching their family genealogy. One ancestor was a farmer out West, marauding pack of Mormons took his land forcibly on the claim that god gave it to them. If you're really going to start pushing policy on the claims that tribes make about gods giving them land, you're just as much to blame for the continued bloodshed as anyone.

As far as Sharon in particular, unless some magical supernatural thing was force feeding him sugary fatty snacks for the past ten years , I'll go with obesity, stress, and old age as to the source of his stroke, rather than the supernatural.

[RightOnline]

"I think Pat Robertson is just a media whore : P"

Awwwwwww........now isn't that just soooo cute and smug of you.

Get over yourself. The man has done FAR more good in his life for FAR more people than you ever will.

[RightOnline]

I've seen your posts here for years. Just what "religious beliefs" do you actually possess?

[Poser]

I read the first twenty posts and am ashamed of many posters.

You sound like a bunch of DUmmie conspiracy theorists. Robertson made a rude, stupid comment. The fact that he knew exactly what he was saying is even more disturbing.

Pat Robertson doesn't speak for me.

[highball]

The man has done FAR more good in his life for FAR more people than you ever will.

Well, he's certainly done an awful lot for himself, I'll grant you that.

Still doesn't excuse America-bashing.

[Matchett-PI]

"Makes sense to me. Read the Bible, anyone?"

It makes sense to you because you have been taught by biblically illiterate dupes and/or grifters to believe one of the variations of what Cerinthus taught. You didn't get that stuff on your own.

Follow the money

[Matchett-PI]

"the idea that God may punish people for dividing the land of Israel isn't some pipe dream that Pat Robertson came up with. It's in the Bible, after all."

You're right - Robertson didn't dream it up - the idea was promoted LONG before he ever came along.

[MurryMom]

Read Matthew 22:15 et seq and you will understand why I don't support Bush's war in Iraq, Governmnent involvement in regulating abortion beyond the women's health issues, Government support of religious schools by teaching of ID (creationism), or by Government vouchers weakening support available to public schools. Basically, I am a balnced budget, small Government conservative upset at the Bush's administration's hypocritical pandering of Christian religionists.

15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

21 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.

22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

[highball]

Well put, MurryMom.

Well put.

[beeler]

Everything that happens is God's will. And I do believe that what America and the American people have become in the past 60 years is deserving of God's wrath. I don't necessarily agree with Robertson's sureness of his hypothesis, but I definitely think it's a valid one. If anything, it's this "sureness" that taints Robertson, not the substance of what he has said.

[Phantom Lord]

So when the muslim terrorists claim "Gods will" as part of their reason for attacking, I guess they are telling the truth.

[Phantom Lord]

Basically, I am a balnced budget, small Government conservative

MurryMom, we all know your a DUmmie, not a conservative.

[Blackirish]

"And I do believe that what America and the American people have become in the past 60 years is deserving of God's wrath"

I've seen this viewpoint expressed on DU.

It's vile.

Whether from the looney left or right.

[beeler]

Anyone that can embrace the current direction our sickening culture is headed in is either a fool, blind, or a deviant themselves. It must be nice to live in a world where personal and collective behavior has no consequences.

[Mr. Silverback]

Basically, I am a balnced budget, small Government conservative upset at the Bush's administration's hypocritical pandering of Christian religionists.

OK, let's hear it. Concrete examples. What has Bush done to violate or even skirt the edges of the Constitution in order to pander to Christians?

Oh, and if you are a small government conservative, you need to explain why Bill Clinton is the greatest living prez.