IDAHO GOVERNOR SAYS CHRISTIAN REFUGEES DESERVE PRIORITY

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Feb 3, 10:51 PM EST

IDAHO GOVERNOR SAYS CHRISTIAN REFUGEES DESERVE PRIORITY
BY KIMBERLEE KRUESI
ASSOCIATED PRESS


BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter says he agrees with President Donald Trump that persecuted Christians should be treated as priority in the U.S. refugee program despite acknowledging that such preference is discriminatory.

"It is," Otter said during an interview on Idaho Public Television's Idaho Reports. &quot But) we want a safe country."

Otter made his remarks during an interview with Idaho Public Television's Idaho Reports, which aired Friday. The 30-minute interview touched on the governor's thoughts on immigration, transportation and trade, but it also highlighted specifically President Donald Trump's latest actions regarding immigration and refugees.

The executive order signed by Trump suspends immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries for 90 days and all refugee resettlement for 120 days. It provides exceptions for refugees who practice a religion that makes them a minority in their home country. On Friday, however, a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's ban after Washington state and Minnesota urged a nationwide hold on the executive order that has launched legal battles across the country. The White House said Friday night it will seek an emergency stay of the federal judge's order.

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Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter

[Kittycow]

1. .

[Skittles]

2. fuckwad

mighty Christian of you, asshole

[williesgirl]

3. Keep fucking religion out of governing. Period!

[Solly Mack]

4. Hypocrite. Bigot. Liar.

[democrank]

5. Gov. C. L. "Butch" Otter doesn't know for sure if Muslims are also persecuted.

He says probably but doesn't know about it. Really? He has no access to newspapers, television, radio or internet? Another example of power being held by someone with blatant prejudice.

[raccoon]

6. Probably commits adultery as much as any other so-called Christian. they always pretend

to be so damn perfect and superior to everybody else. Assholes.

[Chasstev365]

7. Hey Butch:

How do you KNOW they're really Christians? Think about it! Maybe they're pretending to gain a foothold in Idaho!

[mdbl]

8. I wonder how many radical terrorists will pose as Christians

This simpleton makes it easy for them.

[Mc Mike]

9. Typical repug 'christian',

a lying racist fascist mutant.

[retrowire]

10. Jesus always talked about taking care of your own

And abandoning everyone else didn't he?

[narnian60]

13. +1

[Vinca]

11. Let me guess . . . he's a follower of the prosperity gospel.

None of that feeding the poor, healing the sick, housing the homeless crap.

[rockfordfile]

12. A un-American Governor

[Greensix1]

14. I don't trust them either

I don't trust Christian refugees any more than any other religion, and in many cases less so. I prefer refugees who believe in Reality and not fiction, who aren't prejudiced towards other religions, women, or non-Christians. When the US decided to let in Russians it got stuck with former KGB officers claiming to be Jewish and Christian, and have become some of the largest organized crime operations in the history of the country. Law enforcement focuses on Mexican gangs and forgets all about the immigrants from the former Soviet Union and its fellow states. I have yet to hear Donnie Peepee say anything about Russian gangsters. I wonder if it's because he's in their hip pocket.

[CakeGrrl]

15. Dumbass. Someone re-educate him about

the Christian terrorists of Oklahoma City and Charleston for starters.

[roamer65]

16. Jesus didn't establish "priorities".

Another fake Christian.

[Glimmer of Hope]

17. Whatever. This is still America.

[IronLionZion]

18. Repeal the 1st amendment!

Dipshit

This is why Trump's people went with countries instead of religion. To avoid lawsuits claiming they are violating the 1st amendment to our constitution.

[pangaia]

19. Stylish fella.

[Blue Idaho]

20. Idaho is one of the most backward hillbilly states in America

I should know, I'm stuck here...

[classof56]

27. Idaho is blessed with some of the most gorgeous scenery in the nation.

Almost on a par with your neighboring state, Oregon, where I reside. Must say, the Frank Church Wilderness is awe-inspiring! I have a good friend who lives in Boise. She's a Democrat but kinda keeps it to herself, with good reason, I'm guessing, thanks to those backward hillbillies you mention. Glad you're not among them! We've also got more then our fair share of right wing redneck types in Eastern Oregon. Gotta stay strong!

Peace.

[Blue Idaho]

29. The Northwest has spectacular scenery

Idaho, Washington, and Oregon are beautiful - but Idaho, eastern Washington, and eastern Oregon are pretty uptight places. I will say the number of progressives are growing in Idaho but it's one hell of an uphill struggle.

When my wife retires in a couple of years we'll find a more liberal community in the Northwest - which won't be hard considering where we currently live.

Peace!

[samnsara]

21. idyhoe

this guy along with Bannon are actually Roman Soldiers and the liberals and the refugees are the persecuted Christians of 2000 years ago.

[orangecrush]

22. Treasonous swine

What else would you expect.

[NoGoodNamesLeft]

23. Time to find someone to run for governor of Idaho

Democrats need to engage in an all out assault on every elected office in the country...right down to dog catcher and mosquito control and school boards.

Let Freedom mother-fucking RING!

[2naSalit]

24. He's one sick puppy...

and is, in his religion, a saint who is infallible.

One of the reasons I moved away from Idaho. I have other things to say about him but they would get me banned from the internet.

[sarcasmo]

25. Republican Jesus makes me sick.

[joanbarnes]

26. Saint Ronnie Reagan:

“We establish no religion in this country, we command no worship, we mandate no belief. Nor will we ever. Church and state are, and must remain, separate." -- Ronald Reagan

[DK504]

28. "Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter says he agrees with Twittler Donald Trump

Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter says he agrees with President Donald Trump that persecuted Christians should be treated as priority in the U.S...."

Well if so many are persecuted they can all move from Oklahoma, Texas, Kanas, the entire South to Idaho. They can all live together there in their own little "Private Idaho."

He doesn't look to 'Butch' in that photo.

[Lanius]

31. How much you want to bet Arab Christians brought to the U.S.

Would be mistaken for Muslims and harassed by the right-wingers.

These people are racists. I'm half Native American and a friend of mine was once mistaken for an Arab Muslim (no kidding) by a middle-aged white lady. He was taking down the American flag at the end of the day were he worked, and the racist lady complained to his supervisor that it was offensive to have a Muslim taking the flag down. lol

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

32. Well, except for those Christian refugees from Mexico and Central America. nt