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Haiti and the Pat Robertson Paradox
By Jeffrey Weiss - Politics DailyHere's the Pat Robertson paradox: Maybe the overwhelming condemnation of his comments about Haiti following the earthquake is evidence of how much religion continues to matter to many Americans. In case you missed it, Robertson said this on the 700 Club: "Something happened a long time ago in Haiti, and people might not want to talk about it. They were under the heel of the French. You know, Napoleon III and whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, 'We will serve you if you will get us free from the French.' True story. And so, the devil said, 'OK, it's a ...
Pat Robertson vs. The Devil in 'BabbleHeads,' Plus POTUS Priorities Sudoku
By Daily Breakdown - Politics DailyToday, Pat Robertson and The Devil debate Haiti pacts and divine punishment (click here for more BabbleHeads). Plus, this week's POTUS Priorities Sudoku puzzle. Come back tomorrow for a brand new puzzle, and get ready for a new Dark Thoughts session on Monday with the Men's Group, including Bill C. Click "Play Now" to begin the Sudoku game, click "Restart" to begin the same game again, and click "The Solution" and "Restart" for a fresh game. Don't forget to connect with your Facebook account to add comments and try to post one of the top five high scores! ...
Haiti's 'Pact With the Devil': Is Pat Robertson's Spiritualism Hateful?
By David Sessions - Politics DailyOn the Wednesday edition of his Christian Broadcasting Network program "The 700 Club," evangelical pastor Pat Robertson -- famous for his dubious pronouncements on world affairs -- did it again. Going back to the 1790s, when Haiti was a French colony, Robertson cited an ill-fated agreement. "Something happened a long time ago in Haiti," Robertson said. "People might not want to talk about it. They were under the heel of the French, uh, you know, Napoleon the third and whatever . . . and they got together and swore a pact to the Devil. They said, 'We will serve you, if you get us free from the ...
Robertson and Limbaugh Take Heat for Haiti Theories
By David Knowles - AOL News(Jan. 13) – In the wake of Haiti's catastrophic earthquake, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives, television evangelist Pat Robertson took to the airwaves to provide the hidden explanation for the rubble of Port-au-Prince. On "The 700 Club," Robertson laid historical blame at the feet of the Haitian people, stating, "They were under the heel of the French ... and they got together and swore a pact with the devil. They said, 'We will serve you if you'll get us free from the French.' " Robertson's theory on a little-known alliance with Satan did not sit well with Raymond ...
Pat Robertson Blames Haiti Earthquake on 'Pact With the Devil'
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyTelevangelist Pat Robertson said the earthquake that devastated Haiti was brought on because the impoverished island nation swore a "pact with the devil" when colonized by the French.Robertson made the comments Wednesday during a broadcast on his Christian Broadcast Network, the New York Daily News reported. "They were under the heel of the French ... and they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, 'We will serve you if you'll get us free from the French'." Robertson continued: "True story. And so the devil said, 'OK, it's a deal.' They kicked the French out. The Haitians ...
McDonnell, the New Model for GOP Success as Republicans Win 2 of 3
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyVirginia Republicans are known for parsing their words carefully. Whereas other organizations hold a yearly "retreat," Virginia Republicans hold a yearly "advance." Other campaigns have victory parties – Virginia Republicans held an "election night party," so as not to sound too presumptuous. But there was little doubt there would be much celebration Tuesday night at the downtown Richmond Marriott, where hundreds of Republicans gathered. Even before the first precinct results had been reported, the air was thick with excitement and energy. ...
Media Uses 'Conservatives' to Advance Gay Marriage Meme
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyLast week, former John McCain campaign manager Steve Schmidt made headlines when he spoke to Log Cabin Republicans and urged conservatives to give up on opposing gay marriage. This was not exactly a profile in courage. Speaking to the Christian Coalition -- and urging them to embrace gay marriage -- now that would have been entertaining. This was more akin to speaking to the Obama Administration and urging them to spend more money.Schmidt, of course, is a political operative -- not the kind of person you normally want crafting your policy ideas. He is not a writer, not a philosopher, not a ...
Pat Robertson on Obama: 'Very Pleased So Far'
By Denise Williams - Politics DailyThe Obama evangelical love-fest continues with recent comments by Baptist icon and 700 Club host and founder Rev. Pat Robertson.Interviewed on December 23rd by CNN's Suzanne Malveaux, the former Republican presidential candidate said:I am remarkably pleased with Obama. I had grave misgivings about him. But so help me, he's come in forcefully, intelligently. He's picked a middle of the road cabinet. And so far, if he continues down this course, he has the makings of a great president. So, I'm very pleased so far.Conversely, speaking of the Bush presidency, Robertson stated, "But I believe I ...
Pander-Fest '08
By David Knowles - Politics DailyThe following definitions come to us from the Oxford English Dictionary:pander v. 1. trans. To act as a pander to: to minister to the gratification of (another's lust).2. To lay the pander, to sub-serve or minister to base passions, tendencies, or designs. For another dimension of just what it means to "pander," we might also consult a thesaurus and look up the word "politics." Yes, political campaigns are, by definition, all about ministering to the gratification of another's lusts. Paid political consultants are hired to locate our basest desires, so that each candidate can exploit them. It ...
The Reality of Recent Religious Endorsements
By Denise Williams - Politics DailyWhile we contemplate the actual efficacy of any endorsement conferred on any candidate, one thing is for sure - if it prays it brays. Not much has captured the American media quite so much this past week as the endorsement by the hateful Louis Farrakhan of Barack Obama. An endorsement, I might note, that was not sought by the candidate and was quickly denounced and then rejected. On the other side, which I'm sure you've heard much less about, are two recent religious community endorsements received by John McCain that not only were not rejected, renounced and denounced, but actively ...
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