Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPat Robertson: Gays And Liberals ‘Don’t Want Freedom,’ They Want A ‘Dictatorship’ Like ‘Communism’
blah,blah, blah...gay....communist - derp!
I swear, does this stuff sound sane to even them?
and I love the idea of Pat, the backer of convicted human rights abuser and ex-Liberian dictator Charles Taylor, lecturing anyone on who likes freedom
---
On The 700 Club today, televangelist Pat Robertson blasted liberals and the gay rights movement as not wanting freedom, but rather a dictatorship. He compared their desires to what was seen under communism, where a small group made all the decisions.
Robertson made his comments in response to a on Gallaudet Universitys controversial suspension of their chief diversity officer for signing a petition to put Marylands marriage equality law on the ballot and how the gay rights movement including Marylands Gov. Martin OMalley strongly condemned the schools decision.
The left wants a dictatorship, Robertson lamented. They dont want freedom, they dont want people to express their views. They dont want that.
He then likened the left and the gay rights movement to totalitarian governments: They want a dictatorship where they control, which, of course, is what you had in communism. A small group ran the government for their ends and for the ends of their friends, and thats what the gays want, they want everything now in their favor.
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/pat-robertson-gays-and-liberals-dont-want-freedom-they-want-a-dictatorship-like-communism/
---
Besides, if anyone remembers the old Phil Hartman bit, these guys were backers of George H.W. Bush:
Bob: Absolutely. Take us. We just believe in gayness..
John: ..Communism..
Bob: ..and guns. And that's it. Now, it's time for what I think everyone's been waiting for - our endorsement for President of the United States.
John: It was a tough choice, but we have decided to endorse.. George Bush.
Bob: Although he doesn't support all our positions, we feel that two out of three wasn't bad.
---
Robertson's idea of freedom:
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
11 replies, 1295 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (1)
ReplyReply to this post
11 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Pat Robertson: Gays And Liberals ‘Don’t Want Freedom,’ They Want A ‘Dictatorship’ Like ‘Communism’ (Original Post)
Adenoid_Hynkel
Oct 2012
OP
Perhaps Pat could tell us the stories of how he kept the prostitutes of Korea and Japan busy
Angry Dragon
Oct 2012
#7
Drunken Irishman
(34,857 posts)1. Damn ... he's on to us.
ibegurpard
(16,685 posts)2. and that what he wants for the Talibornagains
projection...it's so Repuke...
Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)3. Lincoln's error.
RagAss
(13,832 posts)4. Thank you Pat. Now go change your fucking diaper.
Systematic Chaos
(8,601 posts)6. ^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^
High five!
tjwash
(8,219 posts)5. those are opposites
Communism is a political system of...ahhh fuck it. Not worth the keystrokes.
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)7. Perhaps Pat could tell us the stories of how he kept the prostitutes of Korea and Japan busy
bayareamike
(602 posts)8. lol nt
jenw2
(374 posts)9. I'd rather have a dictatorship of gays...
than a democracy that votes in people like Bush and him. That's where his logic failed. He isn't going to convince anyone with that argument.
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)10. I thought Pat Robertson had already died and gone to hell. Well he's just piling on more sins
so Satan will enjoy watching him toast.
Zambero
(8,965 posts)11. Nope, One foot in the grave though
With advance 5-star reservations for Fundi-hell accomodations made well in advance!