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Tue Feb-10-09 11:44 AM
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Tom Coburn says he prays for Obama every day |
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he was on Wash. Journal this a.m. and said that he and Obama are best friends even though he disagrees with the jobs bill.
and he went on to tell his crackpot reasons for going against the jobs bill.
and he said:
that when he sees Obama, Obama asks him if he has prayed for him and Coburn says yes, every day.
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does Obama say things like that? really? 'have you prayed for me?'
I wouldn't want Coburn for a friend, and I hope he never gets elected again.
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Tue Feb-10-09 11:51 AM
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1. I think they are full of crap. Ensign was on CNN claiming him and Obama |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-09 11:54 AM by Thrill
use workout together in the Senate gym. And they are good friends. Then of course went on to bash his plan
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Tue Feb-10-09 11:53 AM
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3. They are like high school kids, jealous of the popularity of Obama |
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and slamming him at every turn. But trying to suck up at the same time. Jerks.
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Tue Feb-10-09 11:52 AM
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2. He asked a crowd to pray for him recently.... |
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... I cant remember when it was, but it was either just before or just after the Inauguration. I know some of yall hate to hear this, but Barack believes in a power greater than himself.
And good for Coburn! Barack needs all the prayers he can get! I also pray for him every day. .... but now I think I'm also gonna start praying that the Republicans get over themselves. :)
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Tue Feb-10-09 11:58 AM
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6. I'd rather pray that God's will be done...however that might turn out |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-09 11:59 AM by genna
It bothers me that so many people are worried about Republicans/evangelicals might pray for the president.
One of the tenets of the faith is that you pray for your leaders regardless of whether they agree or disagree with you. I hope the right can be consistent in walking out their faith.
I have spent days on end praying for Bush and our country/our world living through his administration. Is that really controversial?
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Tue Feb-10-09 12:08 PM
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9. No, that's the right attitude..... |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-09 12:10 PM by Clio the Leo
.... and you of course always ask that God's will be done, that goes without saying. But the Bible is REPLETE with examples of asking for your own personal request ... "give us this day our daily bread" is an example of that boiled down to it's most simple form.
I dont mind saying that I pray Barack will say and do the right thing .... I have yet to be disappointed in him. I pray for his health and I pray that he will use the scripture that he and I both believe in to guide his life.
Couldn't hurt ... might help! ;)
(the part about praying that the Republicans get over themselves was a joke of course lol)
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Tue Feb-10-09 01:49 PM
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14. Asking for your personal request. Hmm... |
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Tue Feb-10-09 10:36 PM
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21. lol, that is SOOOO Me..... |
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..... of course THEN I ask God to help me bridle my tongue. ha ha
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Tue Feb-10-09 12:04 PM
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7. Ditto. It says pray for your enemies because it is easy to pray for |
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Tue Feb-10-09 11:55 AM
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4. Praying to a mythical blood-thirsty and cruel god of Middle Eastern origin. |
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Tue Feb-10-09 04:31 PM
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16. Not into the 'smiting' thing, eh? |
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For that thou shalt be smitten.
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Tue Feb-10-09 11:57 AM
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5. I hope they do have a friendship |
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Edited on Tue Feb-10-09 11:57 AM by Fabio
I think Tom Coburn is an odd man and conservative to the hilt, but he is what is he is and he is consistent. Sure, I wish Brad Carson had won that seat in 2004. Nonetheless, I think it shines a positive light on both men that they can have major idealogical differences but still have respect and, yes, even a friendship together. It doesnt bode well for the future of our country if our leaders cant meet as humans and debate as grown ups.
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Tue Feb-10-09 12:05 PM
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8. He Should Do Something That's Actually Useful |
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Tue Feb-10-09 12:10 PM
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10. Coburn praying for Obama? Yes, probably praying that God smites him. |
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Tue Feb-10-09 12:17 PM
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11. I have RW family members who pray for Obama. In their world, that's the nicest |
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thing they can do for a man whose policies they despise.
So, I view this as a good thing. I disagree with them on everything from religion to politics and beyond. But I know that in their world view, they're doing a good thing. For me it means they are staying true to their principles and even though I disagree with them I can appreciate that they're being consistent.
Contrast this to that nut job who killed people in the Unitarian Universalist church in Tennessee.
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Tue Feb-10-09 01:02 PM
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12. Consistency and intent are key to me too. |
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Tue Feb-10-09 01:13 PM
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13. Yeah, and how long are the days on Coburn's planet? Somehow, I doubt he's knocking himself out. nt |
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Tue Feb-10-09 04:27 PM
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15. Corburn needs to pray for Oklahoma! |
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Seems like a tornado with Hail the size of baseballs has arrived!
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Tue Feb-10-09 05:25 PM
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We're getting rocked. Or so I'm hearing from various friends. I'm out of state.
Coburn is a weird, weird guy. Better than Inhofe...but only slightly.
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Tue Feb-10-09 04:35 PM
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17. Obama likes him as well |
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We can piss on the man's politics all we want, but he is not incapable of sincere (and positive) sentiment re. Obama.
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Tue Feb-10-09 04:41 PM
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18. Coburn is just a defecit hawk. I don't think he is a mean person |
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But if it was up to him the Government wouldn't spend any money
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Tue Feb-10-09 05:01 PM
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19. There probably wouldn't be any government at all |
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just a series of well-armed militias. Still the Obama/Coburn Transparency bill proves you can find common ground with just about anybody on something.
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Tue Feb-10-09 10:47 PM
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Obama seems to have a bit of power, and we all know what the piggies worship. I guess they gotta be careful how they phrase these things, though.
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Tue Feb-10-09 10:48 PM
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23. ...and Obama THINKS for Coburn everyday. |
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Tue Feb-10-09 10:56 PM
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24. Here in Oklahoma we know that it is only because Jim Inhofe |
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is around that Coburn can't get the title of biggest dumbshit in the state.
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Wed Feb-11-09 04:01 AM
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25. Coburn is against any govt funding for the arts. |
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And he has a daughter, Sarah, who is an excellent opera singer.
Guess he wants all the opera companies to fail miserably and shut down.
:wtf: :grr: :banghead:
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