Thread: The Depths of Pat Robertson's Idiocy Is Breathtaking

Originally Posted by billyjeff2

Pat Robertson previously ran for Pres. of the US back in 1988. He actually beat Geo. Bush senior in the (I believe) Iowa primary.

That is surprising. I didn't know he was/is that popular.
I don't know what to think about it. Better not think at all

Originally Posted by Sailor

That is surprising. I didn't know he was/is that popular.
I don't know what to think about it. Better not think at all

That's why a lot of people were so angered by what he said on his TV program. While he may not currently possess the same degree of clout he enjoyed back in the 80's-90's when he was arguably the leading voice of the so-called "Christian right", he does operate a fairly large media operation and his daily TV show is watched by a significant number of people. So he's not just some fringe-type who has no real medial exposure.
Did I also mention he's an idiot?

Originally Posted by treydampier

This is indeed stupid. I am like Glen though here a little. The stupidity of the political left is breath-taking with their double standards as well so at least we know stupidity is lurking.

What double standard are you referring too?

Originally Posted by billyjeff2

Did I also mention he's an idiot?

Yep. I think i couldn't share his way of seeing things either.

Originally Posted by Sailor

The thing that makes it less funny is that there are consequences in what they do. It is sad that there are so many people taking their words for real.
It is a tragedy that some people really outsource their own ability to think to such extremists.

To me he seems to be 'just' one of those influential clowns. Of course the are others too, on both sides of the religious/political fences. I do not question their right to speak whatever they want. What makes me worried and sad is their influence on people.

I think (hope) most people equipped with common sense (regardless of their political color) do not take this Bob the Compassionate too seriously.
By sharing his visions of Haiti Mr. Robertson just gave his supporters another change to find out what kind of nut they really have been listening to.

Originally Posted by NYCshaver

What double standard are you referring too?

The perceived "acceptance" of hate speech made by Islamist extremists, while we condemn the hate speech made by someone who calls himself a Christian. I'm guessing that is what he refers to. I could be wrong, adn I apologize if I am.

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Just because Pat Robertson is a rupublican doesnt mean he has to be defended or there some secret liberal conspiracy.

Visit his web site an request a prayer that he get a clue.

Originally Posted by billyjeff2

Otherwise, he's generally an idiot...

I do not side with this man on many things and I do not wish to see him make another run for any government office but he is not an idiot.
Robertson is a Southern Baptist and was active as an ordained minister for many years, but holds to a Charismatic theology not traditionally common among Southern Baptists. Some of his education includes: Washington & Lee University where he majored in history, Marine Corps.Officer Candidates School where he finished his first Bachelor's degree, Yale University Law School with his Bachelor of Laws,and New York Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity degree. He is the founder of numerous organizations and corporations, including the American Center of Law and Justice (ACLJ), the Christian Broadcasting network (CBN), the Christian Coalition, Flying Hospital, International Family Entertainment Inc., Operation Blessing International Relief & Development Corp., and Regent University. I admit some of his views are "out there" to say the least but he has done many things to help those in need good times or bad. I have issues with anyone (including Robertson) who sensationalizes topics for any reason especially under the "Christian" banner and I know many others who feel exactly the same way. Idiot no. Off the wall Charismatic sensationalist yes. As I do not care to watch his program I guess I have less of an issue with him. I prefer finding my sources somewhere else that way I don't have to ask myself "now why did he have to go about it that way".

just to hi-jack a bit, one of the commentators on Boing Boing argued yesterday that yes, Haiti did sign a pact with the devil, however, that devil was the first world. historically Haiti has been kicked around rather badly by the rest of the world, including being held to ransom by france in the late 1800s and "bailed out" by the US later with high interest loans.

My point is this, yeah the earthquake is bad, but maybe we need to just stop, think, and let the third world get back on its feet, no strings attached.

As for the religious aspect of all this, I'll let anyone sit on whatever high horse they feel like, whether they are famous or not. I have more pressing problems than what they think.

Originally Posted by smokelaw1

The perceived "acceptance" of hate speech made by Islamist extremists, while we condemn the hate speech made by someone who calls himself a Christian. I'm guessing that is what he refers to. I could be wrong, adn I apologize if I am.

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Strange. I haven't noticed that. Maybe he has some examples of what he's referring too.