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195. Thank God it isn't Atlas Shrugged

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Bible Is Biggest Influence on My Thinking, Says Hillary Clinton [View all] cali Jun 2014 OP

You Can Find Anything You Want In The Bible, Ma'am The Magistrate Jun 2014 #1

And, far too often, more the latter than the former:. NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #21

And...there are many good life lessons in the Bible and in other great books. kelliekat44 Jun 2014 #155

But as a Methodist, she should be far more actively working for social justice and not JDPriestly Jun 2014 #184

And you can get anything you want Flying Squirrel Jun 2014 #162

Traditionally, Methodists are social reformers. JDPriestly Jun 2014 #183

Jesus Christ! Comrade Grumpy Jun 2014 #2

So embarrassing. reformist2 Jun 2014 #3

This stuff has always made me nervous, Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #4

She was part of The Fellowship in DC, alsame Jun 2014 #17

I seem to recall her Methodism was discussed during Bill's first prez campaign Hekate Jun 2014 #96

Warren has like a childhood bible from third grade bigtree Jun 2014 #111

It's not her Methodism that makes us queasy. It's her long association with Nay Jun 2014 #115

they hold dogfights? bigtree Jun 2014 #116

Oh, for heaven's sake. Grow up. nt Nay Jun 2014 #118

you grow up. You're the one with all of the conspiracy talk bigtree Jun 2014 #160

I guess by all the fake outrage everyone here must be an atheist. Beacool Jun 2014 #167

I hear she also kicks puppies when no one's looking BeyondGeography Jun 2014 #5

I suspect she does. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #95

it's politics, and part of her setting up her response when the whole Bill Cheating thing comes up JI7 Jun 2014 #6

Well, that's it for me. I'll still vote for her if she the nominee but, I have NO faith in any ladjf Jun 2014 #7

Me, too! Louisiana1976 Jun 2014 #35

Why? My lifelong FDR Democrat voting Grandmother and Grandfather were Church going folk their VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #38

Nobody is suggesting that. Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #137

who decided she was a Dominionist? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #144

Have you read the book? Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #147

Have you? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #148

Yes. A few years ago. Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #149

we are discussing the latest one... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #150

Sharlet has a new book? Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #153

... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #161

When you get done with the self-abuse, check this OP by madfloridian. Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #199

" following Biblical law to make political and social decisions effecting us all. " alp227 Jun 2014 #91

Does Keith Ellison consider the Koran to be the "biggest Influence on (his) Thinking"? n/t Gore1FL Jun 2014 #135

Would that include the REVEREND Martin Luther King Jr.? KinMd Jun 2014 #180

Pander, pander Sanity Claws Jun 2014 #8

Seriously, Hillary has to be the most tone deaf candidate, since, well the last time she ran. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2014 #79

So is it you are thinking this is positive or a negative? Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #9

seriously? cali Jun 2014 #12

I get it you do not like Hillary, my question was it a negative or positive she reads the bible? Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #16

Are you honestly serious? oh wait. nevermind you think it's a good thing.. 2banon Jun 2014 #36

good answer Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #78

Positive think Jun 2014 #34

This is exactly what my grandparents would tell you guided their lives...."The Red Letters" VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #41

Was that good or bad? think Jun 2014 #48

they were loyal Democrats....My grandfather after serving overseas...joined the CCC's VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #56

That's awesome. think Jun 2014 #67

Your welcome! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #68

Yeah, believing in hoky poky fairy tales is a great presidential qualification. 2banon Jun 2014 #46

Oh, no - LiberalElite Jun 2014 #10

here we go again Doctor_J Jun 2014 #11

No doubt. LAGC Jun 2014 #69

Do you not think Christianity has become a de facto litmus test for high profile public office? alp227 Jun 2014 #92

"Has become" implies temporary311 Jun 2014 #109

D'oh! Brain fart on my part. nt alp227 Jun 2014 #110

Is that why she contradicts herself so often? Warren DeMontague Jun 2014 #13

Heh. Good one. truebluegreen Jun 2014 #65

Yeah. When people say "I believe in the literal Genesis account of creation", I go Warren DeMontague Jun 2014 #90

Yeah shes not running yet...next shes gonna tell us she almost joined a convent till she met Drew Richards Jun 2014 #14

Remember the sniper fire Politicalboi Jun 2014 #49

Thewr are no atheists on foxholes elehhhhna Jun 2014 #114

here's an old article: Elizabeth Warren Cites Matthew 25 Bible Passage in DNC Speech bigtree Jun 2014 #15

and was Senator Warren ever closely associated with the uber conservative nutwads of cali Jun 2014 #18

Warren was a registered Republican from 91-96 BeyondGeography Jun 2014 #20

she wouldn't say if she voted for Reagan or not ( probably means she did) OKNancy Jun 2014 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #61

very true OKNancy Jun 2014 #73

economically, definitely. Other issues? wyldwolf Jun 2014 #97

I've never been a Republican in any way, shape or form. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #28

Being a registered Republican is worse than MannyGoldstein Jun 2014 #157

It's not even close, because being a Republican was Warren's idea BeyondGeography Jun 2014 #159

conspiracy hogwash bigtree Jun 2014 #22

I've provided evidence that she was associated with The Fellowship. YOU cali Jun 2014 #24

That Is Old News, Ma'am: The Question Is, What Meaning Can Accurately Be Ascribed To It? The Magistrate Jun 2014 #31

associated with the fellowship, okay bigtree Jun 2014 #47

I'm trying to figure out what this has to do with the OP Doctor_J Jun 2014 #112

That was an interesting post, but what is your point? nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #142

it's a politician that is popular evoking her religious beliefs bigtree Jun 2014 #158

Methodists take pride in good works and humanitarian activities OKNancy Jun 2014 #19

I don't care what you are. that's your business. cali Jun 2014 #26

How long do you think you would last on DU if you said... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #51

I'd be a liar in that case, and that I am not. cali Jun 2014 #119

Yeah and then you are going to vote for her right? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #120

No. And if she's the nominee, I will take a hiatus from DU cali Jun 2014 #124

and what will you do if she becomes President? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #125

um, nope not an ideologue. If I were I would hardly be defending Obama on Iraq cali Jun 2014 #126

who would YOU call the ideologue from the Left? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #127

Chris Hedges, for one- someone I don't have much use for because of that. cali Jun 2014 #130

and we both know better...IF she wins you will come here to do exactly what you are doing now.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #129

you "think" you know. Of course you do not. cali Jun 2014 #132

from this reaction....I can tell I was spot on! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #134

lol. wrong again, 'nilla. I am a democrat as well. cali Jun 2014 #138

then what is YOUR definition of ideologue? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #141

I already gave you an example. cali Jun 2014 #152

your example is not the definition....:-)words matter "ca" VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #189

I don't think you know what ideologue means. cui bono Jun 2014 #178

....oh really? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #190

+1 cui bono Jun 2014 #177

minus one for not knowing the definition of ideologue. VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #191

What? One is true the other is not. You are making no case what so ever for whatever your point is. cui bono Jun 2014 #176

don't bust an aneurysm in the mean time OKNancy Jun 2014 #54

oh I won't. I'm sure you'll be thrilled to hear cali Jun 2014 #121

Hatred destroys rational thinking. lumpy Jun 2014 #64

I don't hate her. She may be a delightful person. I reject her politics. cali Jun 2014 #122

then why so vitriolic? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #192

George W Bush is a Methodist T Roosevelt Jun 2014 #37

GW is a Republican. OKNancy Jun 2014 #55

So your implication is T Roosevelt Jun 2014 #70

Yes lumpy Jun 2014 #62

Not only is she a Methodist, bmbmd Jun 2014 #106

This place is getting ridiculous. Beacool Jun 2014 #164

The next President knows how to play the game BootinUp Jun 2014 #25

hey, I know. let's just have a coronation. Hilly is destined to be President. She deserves it. cali Jun 2014 #27

Its a prediction based on years of observation, you know what you BootinUp Jun 2014 #30

no, do tell what I can do with my "snark". cali Jun 2014 #32

My keen eye notes that 3 of the last 8 Presidents BootinUp Jun 2014 #53

How many failed candidates have not gone on to win the Presidency upon a second bid? morningfog Jun 2014 #143

Who were the 2 other than Nixon? morningfog Jun 2014 #145

Reagan and Bush 1. BootinUp Jun 2014 #188

Good, finally a sane christian in politics. JaneyVee Jun 2014 #29

Yes, yes. We must have politicians blathering about how the bible is their greatest political cali Jun 2014 #33

wake me when this fucking nightmare is over. I'm so done with this religious pandering bs. 2banon Jun 2014 #42

It is a fairly progressive manifesto. JaneyVee Jun 2014 #52

+1 BootinUp Jun 2014 #60

The Bible as a ventriloquist dummy. longship Jun 2014 #39

Puke bigwillq Jun 2014 #40

She is recruiting PumpkinAle Jun 2014 #43

That's unfortunate. alarimer Jun 2014 #44

Fake fake fake LittleBlue Jun 2014 #45

The woman rebrands herself more than Madonna. HooptieWagon Jun 2014 #50

It's just a variation on a theme. Fill in the blank: "I won't be out-____ed by the opposition." WinkyDink Jun 2014 #57

It is not the Bible that worries me - it is the Fellowship group she prays with. I want nothing to jwirr Jun 2014 #58

She has a very low opinion of the intelligence tularetom Jun 2014 #59

+1 InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2014 #80

Those Clintons sure have a lot of gall. n/t Whisp Jun 2014 #151

Agreeing with cali, edgineered Jun 2014 #63

I've seen many politicians say that the Bible is an important influence in their lives. ... spin Jun 2014 #66

The fact that she chose The Fellowship to worship with is the problem.... Nay Jun 2014 #117

This message was self-deleted by its author Vattel Jun 2014 #71

Yeah, the Bible's been a big influence on me, too. LuvNewcastle Jun 2014 #72

Now it's certain she's running Ishoutandscream2 Jun 2014 #74

Rick Santorum said the same thing. I don't want him to be President either. Scuba Jun 2014 #75

^^^ ding ding ding ^^^ mike_c Jun 2014 #202

It's like she's making a case to NOT vote for her 2pooped2pop Jun 2014 #76

Hehe Caretha Jun 2014 #101

I actually expected to see a reference to Reagan's autobiography, too deutsey Jun 2014 #194

The political machine is warming up for a run around the block! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2014 #77

yeah let's get the Bible thumpers out of politics dsc Jun 2014 #81

MLK was an elected politician? News to me. In fact, he wasn't a politician at all cali Jun 2014 #82

He is leading the Moral Monday protests in North Carolina dsc Jun 2014 #85

*cough*cough*...Yeah, okay. Iggo Jun 2014 #83

I just threw up in my mouth little .... Myrina Jun 2014 #84

Did Hillary add "This message brought to you by 'The Family'"? bullwinkle428 Jun 2014 #86

I won't dictate anyone's sources of inspiration. If this is what she takes from it I approve. nolabear Jun 2014 #87

so if Hillary runs, who will be the democrat in the race? nt msongs Jun 2014 #88

Republicans will never vote for her AgingAmerican Jun 2014 #89

The Bible twisted my thinking in a big way too, Hillary. hunter Jun 2014 #93

OMG! Enthusiast Jun 2014 #94

Can Ya Tell She's Running Yet ??? WillyT Jun 2014 #98

Puts herself in the news every damn day. morningfog Jun 2014 #146

I don't trust people that follow a bronze age book full of murder, stonings and rape Dragonfli Jun 2014 #99

Well she HAD to say that! Alex P Notkeaton Jun 2014 #100

Profiles on the Right: “The Family,” aka “The Fellowship,” Zorra Jun 2014 #102

I believe it fadedrose Jun 2014 #103

That seals it Caretha Jun 2014 #104

This message was self-deleted by its author bmbmd Jun 2014 #105

That alone should be enough to disqualify her... truly fucking pathetic. bowens43 Jun 2014 #107

It's this catering, this political calculus. . . Stargleamer Jun 2014 #108

Women of the Religious Right see Hillary as a Victim of a Man KoKo Jun 2014 #113

Is Hillary Clinton still a member of The Fellowship? no_hypocrisy Jun 2014 #123

Haven't you said that you were a fan of the Pope ? so why is this a problem JI7 Jun 2014 #128

1) The pope is not a politician and he is not running for President. He is a religious cali Jun 2014 #133

but isn't it the Pope who should be held to a higher standard than a politician, after all she needs JI7 Jun 2014 #170

Totally Alarming colsohlibgal Jun 2014 #131

Say goodbye to my support. .. truebrit71 Jun 2014 #136

Great! Another so-called "Christian" chickenhawk. So, the Bible is her ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2014 #139

This doesn't bother me. Her and her hubby's racist rhetoric in 2007-2008 does. Her association Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2014 #140

Clinton: Obama Not Winning Over "Hard-Working Americans, White Americans" Whisp Jun 2014 #169

I never understood it. I never understood the black people who just swept Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2014 #203

This is why I say if Hillary runs this time Whisp Jun 2014 #205

The same thing is happening this time around. I don't like the sense of entitlement. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2014 #206

where's that 'puke' smilie?? nt elias49 Jun 2014 #154

Oh puke. roody Jun 2014 #156

Apparently Hillary's bible says when you lie, lie Big... Tuzla big. Whisp Jun 2014 #163

Learn how to spell gaffe before bloviating. Beacool Jun 2014 #165

so you don't think Tuzla was a big lie? Whisp Jun 2014 #166

Sweets, the day I can vote in Canada is the day I will care Beacool Jun 2014 #168

You seem to be afraid to face the truth about Hillary's large ability to lie. Whisp Jun 2014 #171

Look, I can't stand Hillary and don't want her to be president, but she was not moaning cui bono Jun 2014 #179

By my figures the Clintons have "earned" close to 5 million a year since rhett o rick Jun 2014 #185

That is a lot! cui bono Jun 2014 #196

Her biggest influence is who she studies the Bible with Oilwellian Jun 2014 #172

I am agnostic but was most heavily applegrove Jun 2014 #173

fine, give us a verse or two (other than "Jesus wept," though it'd seem appropriate in this case) MisterP Jun 2014 #174

Pathetic. The bible is not a suitable source for guidance in the political world. cui bono Jun 2014 #175

OMFG! mrsadm Jun 2014 #181

Is her favorite political philosopher Jesus? fujiyama Jun 2014 #182

religion. lol. KG Jun 2014 #186

As pandering goes, this is fairly benign. Orsino Jun 2014 #187

oh FFS, what lame nonsense to start the day with.... mike_c Jun 2014 #193

Thank God it isn't Atlas Shrugged PADemD Jun 2014 #195

I agree with you now, cali. Didnt' before. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2014 #197

Here's why this is worrisome for Dems Proud Public Servant Jun 2014 #198

There is no way that I would ever vote for her. avebury Jun 2014 #200

Whatever turns you on, as we used to say HockeyMom Jun 2014 #201

All this means is she's running in 2016 0rganism Jun 2014 #204

A little pandering and condescension is to be expected joe_sixpack Jun 2014 #207

This is why I don't like Hillary Aerows Jun 2014 #208