Originally posted by @whodeyAnd speaking as a Democrat, that's when the Democratic Party has always made the biggest difference in the lives of the American people, when we led with conviction and principle and bold new ideas. The antidote to a government controlled by a powerful fear, a government that divides, is a government by the organized, energized, inclusive many. That's what this moment's about. That has to be the answer. You cannot sit back and wait for a saviour. You can't opt out because you don't feel sufficiently inspired by this or that particular candidate. This is not a rock concert, this is not Coachella. You don't need a messiah. All we need are decent, honest, hardworking people who are accountable – and who have America's best interests at heart.
http://conservativefighters.com/news/obama-do-not-wait-for-a-savior-america-doesnt-need-a-messiah/
Who here agrees?
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On the politics of division:
Appealing to tribe, appealing to fear, pitting one group against another, telling people that order and security will be restored if it weren’t for those who don’t look like us or don’t sound like us or don’t pray like we do, that’s an old playbook. It’s as old as time.
They promise to fight for the little guy even as they cater to the wealthiest and the most powerful. They promise to clean up corruption and then plunder away. They start undermining norms that ensure accountability. And they appeal to racial nationalism that’s barely veiled, if veiled at all.
On the answer to Trump:
The antidote to a government controlled by a powerful fear, a government that divides, is a government by the organized, energized, inclusive many. That’s what this moment’s about. That has to be the answer. You cannot sit back and wait for a savior. You can’t opt out because you don’t feel sufficiently inspired by this or that particular candidate. This is not a rock concert, this is not Coachella. You don’t need a messiah. All we need are decent, honest, hardworking people who are accountable and who have America’s best interests at heart.
On racists:
It shouldn’t be Democratic or Republican to say we don’t target certain groups of people based on what they look like or how they pray. We are Americans. We’re supposed to stand up to bullies. Not follow them. We’re supposed to stand up to discrimination. And we’re sure as heck supposed to stand up, clearly and unequivocally, to Nazi sympathizers. How hard can that be? Saying that Nazis are bad.
Originally posted by @thinkofoneI just asked if we need a Messiah.
On the politics of division:
Appealing to tribe, appealing to fear, pitting one group against another, telling people that order and security will be restored if it weren’t for those who don’t look like us or don’t sound like us or don’t pray like we do, that’s an old playbook. It’s as old as time.
They promise to fight for the little guy even as the ...[text shortened]... honest, hardworking people who are accountable – and who have America's best interests at heart.
From your response, you don't offer a yes or no it seems.
My translation of what you just said is, we kinda do need a Messiah, only, we can't wait around for one, we just need to assume the role ourselves the best we can.
Is this correct?
As for politics, politics is all about division, which is why you have political opponents.
Originally posted by @whodeyWhen a professed Christian continually quotes, to the point of obsession what is said by leaders of men, including church leaders, then that Christian does not understand the teachings of Christ.
http://conservativefighters.com/news/obama-do-not-wait-for-a-savior-america-doesnt-need-a-messiah/
Who here agrees?
08 Sep 18
Originally posted by @whodeyYou're such a simpleton.
I just asked if we need a Messiah.
From your response, you don't offer a yes or no it seems.
My translation of what you just said is, we kinda do need a Messiah, only, we can't wait around for one, we just need to assume the role ourselves the best we can.
Is this correct?
As for politics, politics is all about division, which is why you have political opponents.
08 Sep 18
Originally posted by @rajk999Ok, you got your dig at me. Feel better?
When a professed Christian continually quotes, to the point of obsession what is said by leaders of men, including church leaders, then that Christian does not understand the teachings of Christ.
Now how about answering the question?
Do I need a Messiah?
Do you?
08 Sep 18
Originally posted by @thinkofoneI reckon that makes you a complexeton.
You're such a simpleton.
Thanks for that.
Now how about answering the question?
Originally posted by @rajk999Whodey is like all Christians for all intents and purposes.
When a professed Christian continually quotes, to the point of obsession what is said by leaders of men, including church leaders, then that Christian does not understand the teachings of Christ.
Whodey is unalike a follower of the teachings of Christ.
08 Sep 18
Originally posted by @thinkofoneNice talking to you, as always.
See if you can read and comprehend what Obama said in context.
You're such a simpleton.
Christ said that the kingdom of heaven can only be embraced by simpletons, with the faith of a child.
Originally posted by @whodeyActually Jesus was speaking of the humility of a child.
Nice talking to you, as always.
Christ said that the kingdom of heaven can only be embraced by simpletons, with the faith of a child.
But then, you'd need to be able to read in context to understand that.
You're such a simpleton.
08 Sep 18
Originally posted by @thinkofoneWhy then do you constantly talk down to me?
Actually Jesus was speaking of the humility of a child.
But then, you'd need to be able to read in context to understand that.
You're such a simpleton.
