Posted on 09/16/2011 10:59:54 AM PDT by Drango
The realities of governing as opposed to the unrealities of presidential campaigns may have made President Obama a much more human figure compared with the almost messiah-like status he had in the eyes of many supporters in 2008.
But that doesn't mean there still isn't the occasional moment reminiscent of a Bible story.
At a rally on the campus of North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. Wednesday where President Obama went to drum up support for his jobs bill, this happened.
AUDIENCE MEMBER: I love you, Barack!
THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Applause.) But first — but if you love me — if you love me, you got to help me pass this bill. (Applause.) If you love me, you got to help me pass this bill.
Here's John 21:15, the New International Version, describing a scene between Jesus and his disciples:
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter,"Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?"
"Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you."
Jesus said, "Feed my lambs."
Mom always like Jesse better anyway...
Okay. I'll agree to that.
What’s “love” got to do with it ??
This is really weird — plan and simple,
just plan weird.
The last time I heard that “If you love me...” preface, it came from a petulant twelve year old who was trying a bit of emotional blackmail to get what she considered stylish clothing. She grew up, is grounded in reality, and has a promising career ahead of her. Mr. Obama fails on all those criteria, except for the “petulant 12-yr old” part.
Now, THIS thread is great - Barack should ask Harry Reid if he loves him three times, Reid could play the role of a libtarded Peter.
Jesus doesn't think he's Obama.
Actually, I thought Obama was trying to act in a messianic manner also, but the writer used the wrong quote.
Jesus speaking: “If you love me, you will do as I command” - John 14:15
Obama speaking: “If you love me, you’ll pass my bill”
And, oh so presidential isn't it?
What’s love, but a second-hand emotion? Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?
“if you love me, you got to help me pass this bill.”
I see the English language has not been spareed in the economic downturn, either.
One of my favorite tweets on #attackwatch:
Really Mr. President? “If you love me. . .” I wonder how many other date-rapes started with those words?”
Way Way Way beyond wierd.
Just let him go.
If that wasn't all prearranged, I'm a Dutchman's Uncle!
Citizens:
If you love America you’ll ignore this needy, narcissistic nincompoop.
“If you love me, you got to help me pass this bill.”
All this Obama-love stuff...is like hypnotizing chickens.
Obama to his followers, “Behold, your god!”
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