Washington 2017 Political RP [CLOSED] OOC Pt. VIII

[Pantorrum]

We have had several problems attempting to organize the White-Florrick-Reed meeting, but it will hopefully be held tomorrow, if the Serrano meeting is completed by then.

Overstein will have his confirmation hearing after CREST is completed in the Senate, Reed's bill will come up tonight or tomorrow morning after the result of the Net Neutrality bill.

I edited my app.

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

Da fuq...

I am 100% sure Jesus taught about turning the other cheek.

Well I mean he did say to sell your clothes if you couldn’t afford a sword...

Jesus was all for self defense just not being a murderer

The really did not seem like he was advocating self-defense.

[Prolieum]

“Jesus taught us to be armed,” said Johnson. “The real reason for our Second Amendment rights is that we have a gun to keep a mean-spirited government off of us. If they go crazy, we gotta have something to be crazier with.”

Da fuq...

I am 100% sure Jesus taught about turning the other cheek.

Luke 22:36 would be the common verse cited by such a person, though the context and meaning is disputed. Regardless, "turning the other cheek" has been interpreted in a pacifist manner inconsistent with its original meaning (not to say that messages in line with pacifism are not found in the Gospels). The verse specifically refers to turning the other cheek if struck on the right cheek, which is a notable detail-if one is struck on the right cheek, one was struck by the left, non-dominant hand, an insult, rather than attack. (Conceptions of uncleanliness of the left hand add to this.) The message of the verse is to "resist not evil" if one is disparaged or insulted, not to condemn self-defense.

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

Johnson continues for the camera. He gives out Belcher’s home address. He claims that “the Islam’crat Barack Obama, criminal Clinton and lyin’ Linda have sent Chicago thugs” after him. His children and grandchild have been threatened, he says.

100% sure he is inciting violence

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

Da fuq...

I am 100% sure Jesus taught about turning the other cheek.

Luke 22:36 would be the common verse cited by such a person, though the context and meaning is disputed. Regardless, "turning the other cheek" has been interpreted in a pacifist manner inconsistent with its original meaning (not to say that messages in line with pacifism are not found in the Gospels). The verse specifically refers to turning the other cheek if struck on the right cheek, which is a notable detail-if one is struck on the right cheek, one was struck by the left, non-dominant hand, an insult, rather than attack. (Conceptions of uncleanliness of the left hand add to this.) The message of the verse is to "resist not evil" if one is disparaged or insulted, not to condemn self-defense.

I know what he was getting at, but the man has a history of inciting violence.

[Prolieum]

We have had several problems attempting to organize the White-Florrick-Reed meeting, but it will hopefully be held tomorrow, if the Serrano meeting is completed by then.

Overstein will have his confirmation hearing after CREST is completed in the Senate, Reed's bill will come up tonight or tomorrow morning after the result of the Net Neutrality bill.

I edited my app.

I am on mobile at present, but will review as best I can.

[Freed Lymonia]

Well I mean he did say to sell your clothes if you couldn’t afford a sword...

Jesus was all for self defense just not being a murderer

The really did not seem like he was advocating self-defense.

Yeah, you gotta be ready for if the state becomes authoritarian. It’s the same idea Madison and the like thought. You’re defending your rights with gun if need be. The second amendment protects and ensures all other amendments.

[Prolieum]

Luke 22:36 would be the common verse cited by such a person, though the context and meaning is disputed. Regardless, "turning the other cheek" has been interpreted in a pacifist manner inconsistent with its original meaning (not to say that messages in line with pacifism are not found in the Gospels). The verse specifically refers to turning the other cheek if struck on the right cheek, which is a notable detail-if one is struck on the right cheek, one was struck by the left, non-dominant hand, an insult, rather than attack. (Conceptions of uncleanliness of the left hand add to this.) The message of the verse is to "resist not evil" if one is disparaged or insulted, not to condemn self-defense.

I know what he was getting at, but the man has a history of inciting violence.

I am reading through the article at present, and not defending the man, simply explaining the problems of the common exegesis of turning the other cheek.

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

Media reports highlighted racist posts he shared. One image depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as cartoonish apes. Another showed a young chimpanzee with a caption, “Obama’s baby picture.” A third post showed former President Ronald Reagan feeding a small chimp a bottle. It was titled, “Reagan babysits a young Obama.”

Even Williams would think that is a little much

[Freed Lymonia]

Media reports highlighted racist posts he shared. One image depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as cartoonish apes. Another showed a young chimpanzee with a caption, “Obama’s baby picture.” A third post showed former President Ronald Reagan feeding a small chimp a bottle. It was titled, “Reagan babysits a young Obama.”

Even Williams would think that is a little much

TBH I thought those were funny irl. I need to get back into this RP, I haven’t been on in forever. Anything to know?

[Prolieum]

Even Williams would think that is a little much

TBH I thought those were funny irl. I need to get back into this RP, I haven’t been on in forever. Anything to know?

An abortion-restriction bill is currently in the questioning period in the Senate. Reed's "Dudley Tax", or carbon tax recently passed by a broad margin. If you like, you can indicate your vote here in the OOC so we can have a more exact total.

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

He then says he has four children. In reality, he has five children, including one from his first marriage.

Sure signs of mental stability, not knowing how much kids you have

[Freed Lymonia]

So since they answered the question can someone else now ask a question or how exactly does this work

[Vaquas]

Alphonsey would co-author or sponsor if you wanted

Cool. I’m ready whenever you are.

Locklear wants on Board as well.

[Uttland]

He then says he has four children. In reality, he has five children, including one from his first marriage.

Sure signs of mental stability, not knowing how much kids you have

The whole article is a fucking gold mine of insanity

[Vaquas]

Sure signs of mental stability, not knowing how much kids you have

The whole article is a fucking gold mine of insanity

Isn't this the dude who committed suicide

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

The whole article is a fucking gold mine of insanity

Isn't this the dude who committed suicide

Yup, he was also pretty insane

[Uttland]

Johnson bowed his head recently at a memorial service remembering 9/11, one of the worst days in this country’s modern history. He says it was one of his worst days too — but regularly boasts about his heroic acts that day.

Time and again, he’s told this story with himself in the lead role.

Looking out a hotel window, he watched the second plane crash into the World Trade Center. He raced to Ground Zero. He pulled a body from the outstretched arms of first responders.

He set up a morgue right there, right near the rubble. And for two weeks — two heinous weeks — the Pope gave last rites for “all of those” pulled from the towers.

He also was at Ground Zero too!

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

Johnson bowed his head recently at a memorial service remembering 9/11, one of the worst days in this country’s modern history. He says it was one of his worst days too — but regularly boasts about his heroic acts that day.

Time and again, he’s told this story with himself in the lead role.

Looking out a hotel window, he watched the second plane crash into the World Trade Center. He raced to Ground Zero. He pulled a body from the outstretched arms of first responders.

He set up a morgue right there, right near the rubble. And for two weeks — two heinous weeks — the Pope gave last rites for “all of those” pulled from the towers.

He also was at Ground Zero too

But he wasn't... It is a complete lie

[Sanabel]

Cool. I’m ready whenever you are.

Locklear wants on Board as well.

Nice. I'm ready to do this.

[Uttland]

He also was at Ground Zero too

But he wasn't... It is a complete lie

It was ironic

[Uttland]

What fun! Twice he burned two of his possessions to get insurance money

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

What fun! Twice he burned two of his possessions to get insurance money

A RL Johnson

[Democratic Peoples republic of Kelvinsi]

Heart of Fire Church was ablaze.

Can't get more ironic than that

[Main Nation Ministry]

I actually already work at the Salvation Army. A simple job, just packaging food there.

Do you get paid decently?

It's a "school-to-career" program thing. I would say about once a month.