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In reply to the discussion: Breaking: Paul Ryan Nominates Joel Osteen to Be New House Chaplain [View all]Fritz Walter
(4,291 posts)63. I was going to suggest others
Franklin Graham assuming his mourning of dear-old-Dad Billy (not to mention probate) has concluded.
Creflo Dollar his name says it all, but its hard to imagine Republicans of (ahem!) European descent bowing their heads when hes on-stage, at-mike, in-the-Capitol-pulpit.
An Orthodox Rabbi who would preach and invoke prayers for the return of Jerusalem to its biblical position (and Im talking Old Testament, pre-Roman Empire glory here).
Or, just for hits and giggles, just about any holy roller, including the tent-revivalists, serpent-handling, or hellfire-and-brimstone preaching charlatans who curries favor with RepubliCONs.
I'm past caring at this point. Even this guy would not surprise me.
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Breaking: Paul Ryan Nominates Joel Osteen to Be New House Chaplain [View all]
MineralMan
Apr 2018
OP
Perfect example of what's wrong with the Trump era. Is this real or parody? Could be either.
Vinca
Apr 2018
#1
Actually that's about what I'd expect-- the Ayn Randian "prosperity gospel" types
hlthe2b
Apr 2018
#3
OK - Mineral Man - you got me! My first reaction was a horrified belief in the truth of the post.
northoftheborder
Apr 2018
#23
In a surprise move during the weekend, Speaker Ryan proposed that Prosperity Gospel champion,
Civic Justice
Apr 2018
#27
"We just won't tolerate those communists who pray for us to be fair and remember the poor!"
struggle4progress
Apr 2018
#37
Ryan in his forthcoming departure wants to make sure things are fucked up at all levels! n/t
RKP5637
Apr 2018
#71
Wouldn't suprise me if that worthless fuck Ryan did call for Father Rub One Out to be chaplain...
47of74
Apr 2018
#79