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bottomofthehill

(8,346 posts)
100. Best political speech ever, the Sermon on the Mount
Mon Mar 2, 2020, 07:28 PM
Mar 2020

Tip O'Neill said this was the greatest speech ever given.....

Matthew 5:1-12 New International Version (NIV)
Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount
5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes
He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Wow. Amazing! Roland99 Mar 2020 #1
I am speechless ... erlewyne Mar 2020 #16
I'd like someone to ask Graham, Falwell or Fuckabee malaise Mar 2020 #17
She is our future Bettie Mar 2020 #2
Not just articulate but personable at the same time malaise Mar 2020 #4
i hope she dosent shut up AllaN01Bear Mar 2020 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author AllaN01Bear Mar 2020 #89
have never "hated" her stopdiggin Mar 2020 #76
You can see why she discombobulates Fox and conservawhackos gratuitous Mar 2020 #3
Rest assured malaise Mar 2020 #5
she has to react to a few hundred blowhards on 1500 radio stations that were used to push certainot Mar 2020 #117
That was one very impressive speech DFW Mar 2020 #6
Republican Jesus will not be pleased... Wounded Bear Mar 2020 #7
You mean the Holey Moran Emperor or malaise Mar 2020 #8
We joke about Republican Jesus, but that is exactly her point. plimsoll Mar 2020 #94
Understood, was just my snarky way of kicking a thread that needs visibility... Wounded Bear Mar 2020 #97
No reason to apologize. plimsoll Mar 2020 #101
AOC speaks very true and very wise words. I wonder if any of those who these words are ... SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #9
She was speaking at a House Oversight Hearing on religious freedom malaise Mar 2020 #10
Thanks, M. I love AOC, she's an impressive person and seems to gain in strength and energy... SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #20
The poor and meek Traildogbob Mar 2020 #14
Yes, Mr. Jackson would be an excellent person to requote this passage to pence, rubio, and all... SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #18
There's also Matthew 25:35-45. The one about "the least of these." calimary Mar 2020 #70
So, you wanted a Christian nation, eh religious folk? MrModerate Mar 2020 #11
Well I'm an atheist but mom and my paternal grandma malaise Mar 2020 #15
My wife has a t-shirt she wears when aggravated by some global injustice or the other... MrModerate Mar 2020 #19
I live by one maxim malaise Mar 2020 #22
A classic, that one. n/t MrModerate Mar 2020 #27
I've always thought that was a good maxim. But after the repuglicons polluted religion erronis Mar 2020 #99
They have never shared our maxim malaise Mar 2020 #102
Malaise, you have too much love erlewyne Mar 2020 #25
That's wonderful! cp Mar 2020 #12
Wow! cate94 Mar 2020 #13
She speaks from her heart..... Under The Radar Mar 2020 #21
+1,000 malaise Mar 2020 #23
Authentic- notice the paper straw too Under The Radar Mar 2020 #32
She walks the talk malaise Mar 2020 #34
Doesn't need notes or speech writers. panader0 Mar 2020 #39
As an Atheist, Mr.Bill Mar 2020 #24
Precisely malaise Mar 2020 #26
Amen nt Ferrets are Cool Mar 2020 #29
Yes. That's where I'm coming from, too. dchill Mar 2020 #120
Bravo!! Ferrets are Cool Mar 2020 #28
Powerful cilla4progress Mar 2020 #30
Recommended. guillaumeb Mar 2020 #31
Me too. Proud to have such a fine young Dem in Congress. JudyM Mar 2020 #40
Kick and Recommend. Thank You.. OUTSTANDING.!!!!Just. 3min 55seconds. Stuart G Mar 2020 #33
Kick and recommend. Thanks for posting! bronxiteforever Mar 2020 #35
Kick. MontanaMama Mar 2020 #36
Recommended. panader0 Mar 2020 #37
Keep a close eye on those who malign AOC Nature Man Mar 2020 #38
She's amazing and will only get stronger if she can keep her House seat. Here's a link to donate... JudyM Mar 2020 #41
Evangelists: "Crucify her! Crucify her!" Grokenstein Mar 2020 #42
She just got to the heart of it! PurgedVoter Mar 2020 #43
Brilliant and beautiful Perseus Mar 2020 #44
should be posted on every door of every church in the US (if not the world) - n/t Locrian Mar 2020 #45
Hit the nail on the head Johnny2X2X Mar 2020 #46
Thank you for posting this. PatrickforO Mar 2020 #47
WOW, Awesome!!!! CRK7376 Mar 2020 #48
Will there be a pres ticket in the future with AOC and Mayor Pete?? I hope so. nt in2herbs Mar 2020 #49
Excellent! patphil Mar 2020 #51
Too bad her words won't be astroturfed to Sunday preachers. Baitball Blogger Mar 2020 #52
She knows how to take the truth home to people. BComplex Mar 2020 #53
Right On marieo1 Mar 2020 #54
I can't wait until she turns 35... Jeebo Mar 2020 #55
As Leonard Cohen rightly said ... Laripu Mar 2020 #56
Absolutely spot on AOC. nt iluvtennis Mar 2020 #57
Awesome world wide wally Mar 2020 #58
She is incredible. mgardener Mar 2020 #59
I will be sending this to all my Jesus loving Lib hating friends and family. AOC is Brilliant' Pepsidog Mar 2020 #60
AOC bookmarked; n/t Martin Eden Mar 2020 #61
Thanks for posting Frances Mar 2020 #62
That was amazing. I'm an atheist and I was moved by her words. Vinca Mar 2020 #63
Amen! Tucker08087 Mar 2020 #64
Whose religious freedom is more important than yours? keithbvadu2 Mar 2020 #65
Preach! TomSlick Mar 2020 #66
Should a gov't run by another religion control your church? keithbvadu2 Mar 2020 #67
I'd love to hear how televangelists and Fox commentators argue against this renate Mar 2020 #68
Of the two major parties, moondust Mar 2020 #69
WOW! elleng Mar 2020 #71
Well said by AOC but hardly new misanthrope Mar 2020 #72
Great post malaise Mar 2020 #74
"The bankers and the preachers, they nailed Him on the cross " keithbvadu2 Mar 2020 #96
Prosperity gospel is a mind-blowing perversion misanthrope Mar 2020 #106
This young woman inspires me just about every time I hear her speak. lark Mar 2020 #73
This has needed to be said for years! unitedwethrive Mar 2020 #75
It has been said for years, for centuries actually misanthrope Mar 2020 #77
God bless everyone Wednesdays Mar 2020 #78
WOW. Thank you Representative! liberalla Mar 2020 #79
Telling it like it ought to be. rickyhall Mar 2020 #80
I Love AOC Progressive2020 Mar 2020 #81
LOVE ME SOME AOC yuiyoshida Mar 2020 #82
Kick canetoad Mar 2020 #83
Notice the conspicuous absence of shit mouth Nature Man Mar 2020 #84
AOC is so intellegent and articulate. FuzzyRabbit Mar 2020 #85
Damn! BigOleDummy Mar 2020 #86
I hope she never grows cynical. lunatica Mar 2020 #87
Well said, but I have to ask.... NeoGreen Mar 2020 #88
That's a great speech Master_Monstruwacan Mar 2020 #90
Great post - I agree 100% malaise Mar 2020 #92
this AllaN01Bear Mar 2020 #91
I hope Rachel or Lawrence cover this malaise Mar 2020 #93
She's just telling it bdamomma Mar 2020 #95
She's right: Oldem Mar 2020 #98
Best political speech ever, the Sermon on the Mount bottomofthehill Mar 2020 #100
Recommended. H2O Man Mar 2020 #103
Beaut. MerryBlooms Mar 2020 #104
Fucking brilliant! warmfeet Mar 2020 #105
Way To Call Out The Haters AOC colsohlibgal Mar 2020 #107
I noticed a LOT of empty seats at this hearing outside of AOC DeminPennswoods Mar 2020 #108
Indeed malaise Mar 2020 #113
I give her credit for attending these hearings that DeminPennswoods Mar 2020 #114
_+ 1,000 malaise Mar 2020 #115
Got to love the lady! Aussie105 Mar 2020 #109
Bravo! spanone Mar 2020 #110
K&R Tom Yossarian Joad Mar 2020 #111
I like the fact that she gives Republicans and Reagan Democrats alike a real case of red-ass pecosbob Mar 2020 #112
Well spoken GeoWilliam750 Mar 2020 #116
Kick and rec!..n/t bluecollar2 Mar 2020 #118
I love her. wendyb-NC Mar 2020 #119
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