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In reply to the discussion: David Brat warns ‘the weak modern Christian democratic man’ will submit to another Hitler [View all]Cha
(297,151 posts)98. This is David Brat..
Tea Partier David Brat LIES: He Didnt Go to Princeton University
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"Apparently honesty is not among Dave Brats Christian values. Alright, technically he didnt lie he simply allowed everyone to believe something that was not true, that untruth being that he attended Princeton University.
When the Washington Post contacted the University seeking information on his time there, University spokesman Martin Mbugua said, We have no record under that name.
As it turns out, he did obtain his masters in divinity at Princeton, which is a well respected theological institution but not the prestigious Ivy League school that Princeton University is recognized as.
Mbugua says that occasionally people make an association between the institutions here in Princeton an incorrect association. Although the two institutions are located in the same town there is no connection between the two."
Americans Against the Teaparty
Brat wanted them to believe he went to Princeton University to make a cheap political point.. and in the process he sounds ashamed of the Princeton Divinity School that he did go to. Brat
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David Brat warns ‘the weak modern Christian democratic man’ will submit to another Hitler [View all]
DonViejo
Jun 2014
OP
"Any law that we vote for is ultimately backed by the full force of our government and military"
KatyMan
Jun 2014
#7
He sounds like a guy trying to convince himself about Randism mixing well with faith
Johonny
Jun 2014
#17
perhaps he should run for Bishop since he has a lot to say about his view on the church
Johonny
Jun 2014
#15
He sure sounds like a crackpot. Keep him talking, and provide plenty of microphones. nt
Cognitive_Resonance
Jun 2014
#18
Who are the Democrats putting up against this nutcase? I know the district is very conservative
Squinch
Jun 2014
#27
When Jesus tried to drive out the money changers on Wall Street, the cops pepper-sprayed him,
tclambert
Jun 2014
#46
"And," Brat continued, "with your support, one day I hope to BE that Hitler."
Zenlitened
Jun 2014
#54
but what made Nietzsche really mad about Christianity was that it had fostered science
MisterP
Jun 2014
#56
Except the churches ask for tithes and some preachers have gold Rolexes.
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2014
#74
OMFG. Not another Paul Ryan clone with an Ayn Rand fetish. That shows me that his
catbyte
Jun 2014
#90
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."
Demsrule86
Jun 2014
#91
He should be talking about "weak-MINDED" Christians: ripe for sweet-talking devils. n/t
Beartracks
Jun 2014
#102