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'Scripture is very clear': New House Speaker tells Congress God has 'ordained' them (www.alternet.org)

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Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, in his first remarks after being elected Wednesday afternoon, told Members of Congress that “Scripture” and “the Bible” are clear that they have been “ordained” by God.

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[–] TheBlue22@lemmy.blahaj.zone 23 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

And my book here (I am yet to write it but its gonna be a best seller, trust me) says he should go eat a bag of dicks

I don't make the rules sorry, start chomping mate

[–] Leviathan@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago (2 children)

What the fuck is this dipshit on about?

[–] cryostars@lemmyf.uk 18 points 2 years ago

LoL! My sentiment exactly.

Also, "I'm in danger."

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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago

Nutjob.

[–] StarshotJohn@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago

We are fuckin doomed over here

[–] cheeseburger@lemmy.ca 20 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So the Republic of Gilead may actually happen? Are there enough checks and balances left to stop the US from becoming a Christian Saudi Arabia? Is it time to leave Canada before their destiny is manifested all over us?

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[–] Hoomod@lemmy.world 20 points 2 years ago

He did a fair amount of shady shit in the shadows and let other people be the face of it

I wonder how he's going to deal with actually being in the spotlight (other than drying his tears with money)

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 19 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (6 children)

~~3rd~~ 2nd in line for the Presidency.

Thanks @Fraylor@lemm.ee

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[–] SuddenlyBlowGreen@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago

Oh great, another christian in a position of power trying to enact a theocracy.

Because we didn't have enough of those already...

[–] n0m4n@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Countries that are dominated with one religion, inevitably break down by religious dissention. "One nation, under my God has no liberty, and justice, for all, * (unless they are members of my religious sect)".

[–] Blaster_M@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

....no

[–] theostermanweekend@lemmy.ml 13 points 2 years ago

Suppose it was worth the delay to get a truley shitty choice. What the hell, guys?

[–] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can he be voted out by 1 person again?

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