Reverend Pat Robertson Shares His Opinion on President-elect Obama

Yep. Somehow, someway, they are surely going to get YOU, Robertson. Too bad you are not a gambling man, else you would be able to make a fortune on this one!

I love the way the people who didn't vote for Obama suddenly think he has a mandate to do what they wanted McCain to do.

I think it's important that a religious Republican is coming out to give Obama a fair shake. It might do a lot to calm some of the fears out there. Everyone should be free to voice their opinion on politics or anything else -- whether it be a pastor, a movie star, or thee guy in the soup line. It's called freedom of speech.

I give the guy credit and don't doubt his sincerity - he didn't have to say anything at all. I'm thankful he did and perhaps he can help change the mind-set of the religious right and republicans who need help with change.

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I watched this live and was a bit shocked by it, but he did sound and appear very sincere.

Nalita that's nonsense. Most republicans I know agree with him. McCain was nominated to by republicans after constantly talking of democrats in glowing terms. Conservatives don't behave like those who frequent the daily Kos.

The only intelligent thing this guy has ever said.

Hi Nalita

Shannon just said it all.

I don't think this is going to have much influence on the religious right types involved in the GOP. Pat Robertson doesn't wield much power there any more; he's become passé. The real leadership in the religious right these days is the Dobson family and their "Focus on the Family" empire. They're the ones doing the major funding on the court fights regarding getting "intelligent design" taught in the schools, they're the money and the organizing behind all the anti gay, anti same sex marriage movement, and they've just generally assumed the mantle of leadership in the far right. Pat Robertson is on the outside looking in, and very few in the religious right pay very much attention to him any more.

Shannon likes what Pat Robertson said because it's what she wanted to hear...God forbid(pun intended) he criticize any liberals....then you start crying like babies.

Yes, he can be an outstanding president! :)

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I think it's important to recognize that there are and have always been some intelligent and thoughtful Republicans. I don't know Pat Robertson well enough to have a specific opinion on him, but I do know there are some reasonable people that wear that label.

We abhor people treating others poorly because of a label. We must not fall into that same trap and treat people case by case, individual by individual. Most republicans want the best for this country, too. Let us not forget it. The vocal nastiness we've heard the past week is really only a small proportion of them.

Neeetah, are you so hate oriented to assume conservatives and Republicans will attack a decent man for stating his much appreciated opinion? I had to discuss this article with my husband before I understood what you had a problem with. What a surprise that the problem wasn't with Robertson, but with your perception of others.

I too, would like to see Obama stay on center, wherever that is.
I think the country does best when neither extreme is practiced.
I feel Obama will be more to center than McCain would have been.
I agree with everything Pat Robertson says.

Yes we can! (win the election),
Yes we DID! (win the election),
Yes we WILL! (restore this country).

And her "perception" of Scripture.

lady, your Scriptural libel does nothing for one who seeks the Truth.

America is trouble, we have record unemployment, 2 wars, red ink up to the eye balls. We need the best and brightest at this point in time. America needs Obama because he's smart, brings energy and can give hope to a country that needs it.

Completely baseless.

Thank you Reverend Pat - Salud

I am not convinced that Mr. Robertson is a benefactor in this case. It does sound magnanimous but I have learned much over the years from these spiritual "high rollers" that they have an agenda. Oh yes, there is an agenda.

"""America is trouble, we have record unemployment, 2 wars, red ink up to the eye balls. We need the best and brightest at this point in time. America needs Obama because he's smart, brings energy and can give hope to a country that needs it. """"

Wow. That is exactly what they were saying after Jimmy Carter won in 1976. Will obama go the way of Carter and actually implement his socialist promises or will he ditch change and move to the center? This will be interesting......

""" It does sound magnanimous but I have learned much over the years from these spiritual "high rollers" that they have an agenda. Oh yes, there is an agenda. """"

Be afraid.......Be VERY afraid..........

Never trust a moneybag preacher.

God Bless America and God Bless our President!!!!!!!!

I was pleasantly surprised by this statement of his.

Theres a lot of If's there lol

Sometimes, an intelligent leader can't be denigrated. Obama is just that kind of leader. He leads with such skill and ability that it is difficult to find fault with him. Now, of course, he will not always please everybody (especially the racists), but he clearly comes from a place of competence. What a refreshing change after eight years of incessant bullying.

I guess I have to rethink my opinion of Pat Robertson. He's right on!!

Wow this is very uncharacteristic of the Pat Robertson I know. Something's gone wacky when Robertson and Rove praise a Democrat.

Nice words from the Reverend.

may god bless us everyone

""""Sometimes, an intelligent leader can't be denigrated. Obama is just that kind of leader. He leads with such skill and ability that it is difficult to find fault with him.""""

I like Obama and want him to succeed. But Joe please tell me. On what accomplishment did he successfully lead?

"""Wow this is very uncharacteristic of the Pat Robertson I know. Something's gone wacky when Robertson and Rove praise a Democrat""""

Or something will have gone wacky the day you admit your stereotypes are childish and have always made you look like a fool.

Nee, the more I think about this, the more I feel that I want to explain my comment which was much more about religion's figureheads than politics. I sure don't trust most of the larger than life religious leaders and think that they have such a powerful impact on believers that is unfortunate. I am not saying that Mr. Robertson cannot show authentic respect but there is a little corner ( or maybe a big corner) of me that mistrusts his motives. I have just had bad experiences. So, what I said was a bit of self disclosure. I will wait and see.

A fool who got her president Jeff!

wow....having heard some crazy stuff from him before, his approval really surprised me.

"IF he doesn't get pulled too far off of center AND GETS over INTO some of the things the American people DON'T want. IF he governs the way he said he is going to do..."

If you'd actually heard the comment instead of reading it, the emphasis would be more clear & you would understand what Mr. Robertson was TRYING to say.

That being said, I don't like Mr. Robertson, and think that he is extremist in his theology (yes, me whom everyone seems to think is a fundamentalist ).

Wow. I didn't expect that from Robertson. Maybe the world is changing.

Jeff,with all the info, news and comments posted in the last 2 years if you do not know by now what his accomplishments are, your do not want to know.

>> What a refreshing change after eight years of incessant bullying.
Joe T.<<

I am much happier about us having been "Bush-ed around" than I would have been if our nation had gotten "Kerry-ed away!"

Great post... did you get your ball gown for the inaguration?

Since I worship YHWH and not Pat Robertson, this does not bother me. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Unfortunately, you will all find out that your Messiah, who asks you to "believe" in him, offers you "hope", and tells you what is right, is in that group as well.

"we have record unemployment"

Brian T., you must be either very young or not very good in history class. Look up "the Great Depression". In fact, several previous recessions had far worse unemployment than we have now. People are so used to our prosperity that 6.5% sounds high to them. It is the highest since 1994 under Clinton (6.6), but that only counts as a record to those who don't remember the 1982-1983 recession. That was a blot on Reagan, but to be fair to both he and Clinton unemployment was skyrocketing under both previous administrations (Carter and George H. W. Bush).

I agree with those who doubt Robertson's sincerity. After all, this is the man who called feminism a "socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians", and Supreme Court judges "black-robed tyrants who push a radical agenda". He was the one who suggested Ariel Sharon's stroke and Yitzak Rabin's assassination were retribution from God for giving more land to the Palestinians, and who predicted hurricanes, earthquakes, terrorist bombings, and "possibly a meteor" as a consequence of a Gay Pride parade. In the meantime, he befriended the worst African dictators like Charles Taylor and Mobutu Sese Seko, and transported equipment to his diamond mine in Zaire in planes that his "Operation Blessing" had raised money for in order to transport refugees.

I think what happened is that his old repertoire is not selling well any more (there's a lot of competition out there), so he decided to try something new. He noticed the turning tides, and that a lot of Christians support Obama.

I have to admit I agree with Aniko regarding the sincerity of Robertson's comments... I wonder how much fawning he'll do before he realises nobody is buying his brand of hypocrisy?

Great comments. I want to make a correction from the official transcript, which I got from CNN transcripts, since I watched the Robertson interview again tonight for a 3rd time.

He "sounded" sincere, but as I review, and recall -- based on Aniko's comment, which is true -- the past, I only hope that the seeming sincerity is that -- sincere.

Also, the personality was pretty much the usual "Pat Robertson" -- very laid back, and matter-of-factly, with little to no specific intonations, except here, and this is where I take exception with the official transcript, for he really said this, and like this:

" . . .he has the smarts and the charisma to pull this nation together and be a simply OUTSTANDING president."

I don't fault the transcribers for failing to insert "simply" into the text; it's easy to overlook, and don't take my word for it. They may very well air the program one more time tonight.

The point is that -- whether you like or dislike Pat Robertson -- he is a highly respected, and vocal force in the Christian community, and the Republican Party, whether many Republicans want to admit that or not.

Also, whether he is sincere or not, his words are indicating an effort to reach out, and bridge a divide, which is something that is critically needed in a country that is obviously so split at this time.

Isaac Newton said that "we build too many walls and not enough bridges." Robertson may have very well decided to re-enforce the wall currently existing in this country. Instead he -- throught the spirit of this gesture -- in my mind, echoed the great words of one of his predecessors, who told a Russian leader,

"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"

That being said, sincere or not, I applaud, and thank him for the gesture.

. . .to be clear, the one word that Robertson did emphasize was "outstanding".

Kerrell,

Still working on that Inauguration. That is going to be a tough one, Kerrell -- not the dress, but the Ball.

Gerace is in hiding, but I know he has influence.

They ARE re-airing the Larry King program with Robertson this very moment on CNN. Anyone still up? Robertson shall be on in just a few moments.

I suggest you watch the interview for yourself!

:=)

I've decided to post the Larry King segment/video with Robertson in it

Pat Robertson comments on Obama, and Palin: the Larry King Live Video

Maybe this is what I should have done in the first place.

I featured this post.

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""""Jeff,with all the info, news and comments posted in the last 2 years if you do not know by now what his accomplishments are, your do not want to know."""""

That's the kind of answer I have come to expect. A non-answer.

I feel closer to Aniko's post because there has been a long history of this religious leader bringing his "prophetic" judgments on people and causes that he does not support. Being backed by a "prophet" is a bit like holding a sword by the blade, it can cut you just as easily.

Carol and Elisha wisely pointed out the IFs in Robertson's comment. If Obama does anything Robertson doesn't agree with, he can say, "he didn't run on that...he is breaking his centrist promises...he said he would represent you and now look, he is doing things the American people do not want..."

Let's all pray that everything works out well, and not take issue with every thing someone said, everyone will have their own opinion, I trust he will make a good president, if he keeps his promises , but many just can't , they simply try, but can't live up to everything promised, I 'm hoping this will change for this new President.

Marilyn,
Thank you for the Feature. My pleasure, I'm humbled, and honoured.

Karen
Aniko was so detailed in her accurate, historical analysis of Robertson, which is why I am so delighted about his ringing endorsement of our 44th President, Barack Obama.

Elsie
Talk about WISDOM!!! What you said is so wise, that it bears repeating, and so then,
if you do not mind, I shall repeat what you said.

REPEAT:

"Let's all pray that everything works out well, and not take issue with every thing someone said, everyone will have their own opinion, I trust he will make a good president, if he keeps his promises , but many just can't , they simply try, but can't live up to everything promised, I 'm hoping this will change for this new President."
~~Elsie Duggan (and I do so agree!)

Thank you everyone, again,

for your comments, and opinions.

Padre,

That was an unfortunate incident. I hope that Pat has grown since then; don't you?

Rev. Robinson is a self serving jerk that is late in comming to the ball, like so many other egomanical preachers who fill that they alone and their flock speak for and hear the almighty speaking.
However, in an act of humility it is better we all work together to bind the wounds and repair the damage done to this country by right-wing zealots. The Dark Side has been defeated, but always remember the Dark Side will be back, because they never sleep.

Jeff, yours was a no brain question.

Lady, I admire your desire for unity but some people serve only their self interest.
Our elected president will be used by many simply to gain some publicity and robertson is getting it right now.
There is part of me that sees through people's conniving mind and twisted reality.
They may not be really bad people but they are fakes...and not to be trusted.
He is one of them.

Let's try to hope for the best. I am hoping with an audacity that is beyond audacious, and I'm not just being cute; I'm being sassy!