Wrapping up a preview of his day with President Barack Obama for Thursday's Nightline, live from Cleveland ABC's Terry Moran informed World News anchor Charles Gibson:
I also took the opportunity at this juncture to ask Mr. Obama about how the presidency is affecting and shaping his spiritual life, and he said, Charlie, that before he was elected, he had a habit of praying every night, but that now he prays all the time.
That earned a grin from Gibson. From the online transcript of the July 23 interview:
TERRY MORAN: As you know there's a lot of curiosity about you and what you do, what you wear, all these things. And where you worship. If I may ask, how has -- how have the responsibilities of the presidency affected your spiritual life, if at all?PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I had a habit of praying every night before I go to bed. I pray all the time now (laughter)...
The ABCNews.com home page headline plugging the interview screams:
EXCLUSIVE: Obama Warns Against 'Scare Tactics' on Health Care
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Be afraid, be very afraid
July 23, 2009 - 19:14 ET by Joe CamelEveryone should be afraid of this man and his agenda. Just using the same ol' tried and true; lie, lie, lie and have the media cover your butt..
Prays all the time...
July 23, 2009 - 19:16 ET by jdlybrand... in front of a mirror.
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
...and pigs fly. Doubling
July 23, 2009 - 19:18 ET by bigtimer...and pigs fly.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
hhhmmmm... I wonder
July 23, 2009 - 19:23 ET by MidAmericahhhmmmm... I wonder if he's facing Mecca when he prays?
hmmmm
July 23, 2009 - 19:59 ET by Kekela WardOnly five times a day....
Sam: "I hurt somebody's feelings once"
i think this video sums up what I think about 0buma
July 23, 2009 - 19:24 ET by spmcintyrehttp://www.pjtv.com/...
...how about we have a recall vote on Senator/Congressperson so and so....
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well,
July 23, 2009 - 19:29 ET by MidAmericaPRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I had a habit of praying every night before I go to bed. I pray all the time now (laughter)...
Oh Mr. Moran... I believe obama was using a rhetorical exaggeration to make a point by using humor.
MA... Of course he was,
July 23, 2009 - 19:33 ET by bigtimerMA...
Of course he was, but leave it to the moron Moran to say something like this.
I remember well what the majority of the leftist msm did regarding Pres. Bush and his faith.
The msm has lost what is left of their simple little leftist lovin' minds.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
eh?
July 23, 2009 - 20:02 ET by Kekela WardA rhetogeration exagrical, errrr rhetorical exaggeration?
I must have nodded off for a moment when we covered that in J school.
Sam: "I hurt somebody's feelings once"
Oh, good grief!
July 23, 2009 - 20:25 ET by motherbeltOf course he was....they laughed about it, and then Moran goes and says dead seriously
and he said, Charlie, that before he was elected, he had a habit of praying every night, but that now he prays all the time.
I suppose if Obama jokingly said "I have to sneak cigarettes in the bathroom now" Moran would have said in all seriousness Charlie, he said that he hadn't been able to break the smoking habit, so now he sneaks cigarettes when he's in the bathroom.
Yeah, right.
right!
July 23, 2009 - 19:34 ET by jaywlAnd he reads letters from health care victims every day, and reads letters every day from those poor unfortunate victims of Bush's economic policies, and reads letters from----well, you get the idea.
And he said...
July 23, 2009 - 19:43 ET by jdlybrand...14,000 people a day are losing their health insurance. Well hell yeah Odumbo, that's because 14,000 people are losing their job every day. What a complete dolt.
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
Prays 5 Times A Day
July 23, 2009 - 19:44 ET by Nortoone can be sure of that
Praying!
July 23, 2009 - 21:33 ET by blazermaniacRight now, Obama is praying that he isn't a one term president. The rest of the liberals need to pray for their safety.
not for their safety, but for an illiterate electorate.
July 23, 2009 - 22:36 ET by puredmashieif news of what's really in obamacare reaches the general public, only divine intervention will save him.
swing hard in case you hit it.
Please remember...
July 24, 2009 - 07:33 ET by Apodicticthat most Americans are conspicuously illiterate and unable to comprehend even the simplest concepts of economics. And, the MSM takes full advantage. Remember that 96% of Blacks support Obeymecare even though they no understanding of its contents. It's purly tribal behavior and a celebration of gleeful ignorance. To keep them on the plantation, Obeyme periodically throws down the race card in order to reaffirm and concentrate their blind loyalty.
"Obama 'Prays All the Time'"
July 23, 2009 - 19:45 ET by Rowane"Obama 'Prays All the Time'" Yeah? Is he genuflecting to Mecca while doing so?
Does he pray to Allah? I bet he does.
July 23, 2009 - 19:49 ET by ArchConservativeHe better start praying that the Cambridge Police Dept doesn't sue him for defamation of character and slander. This POTUS is out of control, he's a racist (just like Sotomayer), he is a firebrand, and he's a socialist/communist. Not to mention he's not even a natural-born citizen of this country.
I hope they sue him right out of office and into a 3x6 cell.
You support the troops by supporting the mission! If you don't support the mission, have the guts to say you don't support the troops.
Obama: Not my President. Ever.
Since November 4th
July 23, 2009 - 19:50 ET by In ExcessI pray all of the time too.
I wonder is he faces Mecca
July 23, 2009 - 19:53 ET by stancoyleI wonder is he faces Mecca when he prays??
Obama's warning against scare tactics?
July 23, 2009 - 19:53 ET by SATerpBut I've ALREADY heard his speeches - too late!
I have it on good authority....
July 23, 2009 - 19:58 ET by cest moi...that he draws a pentagram and chants, "I summon thee", 3 times, and - *POOF* - Rahm Emmanuel appears.
Just for that
July 23, 2009 - 20:03 ET by lsudolemiteyou get a horse's head in bed with you tomorrow morning when you wake up. Capiche, paisan? :)
so what if he prays all the time
July 23, 2009 - 19:59 ET by Ruths husband BenA lot of presidents talked to themselves. only the big o has the audacity of calling it prayer.
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. - Groucho
Prayer
July 23, 2009 - 20:03 ET by Joe CamelI pray all the time now as well..I doubt he and I pray for the same things though...plus, I don't believe I will have 72 virgins to take care of me when I pass..think after watching him oogle that young lady the other day, well..me thinks he may believe that.
barry's prayers
July 23, 2009 - 20:12 ET by powhitemale"you ain't a man til you're daddy tells you your man."- powhitemale. it appears that allah been very ,very, very busy lately.
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I had
July 23, 2009 - 20:19 ET by rimskyPRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I had a habit of praying every night before I go to bed. I pray all the time now (laughter)...
Laughter, eh? Yeah Barry, that's just really clever. Such a wit you are! This is just a big lie. If he prays in ANY way at all, it's not to the God that I know and love.
Local news reported a
July 23, 2009 - 20:35 ET by stratmanLocal news reported a "several hundred" person march and protest at the town hall by people against Socialized Medicine.
The report shown prior to the 6PM evening local news report (which did not repeat the protestors segment), seemed even-handed in its approach towards the protestors. Several protestors, some identified as Tea Party participants, were featured. The best comment was saved for last (paraphrased) - We are not against the man (Obama) but the healthcare bill. Well done, folks!
The news also reported that Obama operated a robot that is used in surgery. I learned that Obama became skilled in operating the robot after only five minutes and was prepared to operate on someone's heart! Oh my, he is The One!
After consideration, five minutes sounds about right for Obama's learning curve. His foolish words about healthcare (haven't read that yet), his inanity about financial institutions and our economy, management of auto industry, and his consisten reversal on numerous pledges seems like someone that only spends 5 minutes learning issues.
The Miracle Worker
July 23, 2009 - 22:05 ET by Unsanestrat, shame on you. You know that all His Majesty The Shahinshah needs to do to cure all that ails you is to flash that hot, beautiful smile of His at you. Then you will have perfect health forever.
I don't know why He hasn't signed the executive order resurrecting Michael Jackson (along with smiling at him). What is taking Him so long?
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
→ Jackson, come forth!
July 23, 2009 - 22:09 ET by Cool ArrowBut if he resurrected Jackson, there would be a scarcity of painkillers for a few months.
Obama works in mysterious ways.
LOL
July 23, 2009 - 22:16 ET by stratmanUnsane:
Obama will ressurect Moon Walker when the time is right, say, when he screws up next and someone (one person) reports on it. The Chicago Maharaji will need something to deflect attention from himself and he can't use grandma as an excuse anymore.
Jackson's not dead yet
July 23, 2009 - 22:20 ET by RESTLESS 1All of those artificial fillers will be around for many years yet.
Kinda like how the drugs keep Keith Richards twitching in tune and on time. 8>)
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Maybe Obama is being
July 23, 2009 - 20:38 ET by stratmanMaybe Obama is being truthful. Afterall -
(sarc/off)
All that important stuff and junk
July 23, 2009 - 20:56 ET by SeftonTERRY MORAN: As you know there's a lot of curiosity about you and what you do, what you wear, all these things.
Apparently Moran moonlights as a Tiger Beat reporter.
That, or he's asking for himself, which is really disturbing.
Facing East
July 23, 2009 - 21:23 ET by nadadhimmiYeah, the MOFO prays 5 times daily, facing Mecca.
Bending God's ear ...
July 23, 2009 - 21:27 ET by metaphorsbwithuIf, as the Bible says, With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day, 60 seconds of listening to Obama must seem like an eternity to our Heavenly Father.
As it does to all God's children.
Imagine what it must feel like hearing everything he says and thinks!
BTW, God answers all prayers, Mr. President, but sometimes He just says, "NO!"
metaphorsbwithu
Obama Praying
July 23, 2009 - 21:57 ET by kjoyr814Isn't talking to yourself a sign of senility?
No , However if you answer yourself then you may be correct.
July 24, 2009 - 00:25 ET by upcountrywaterReagan VS Liberalism
A real reporter would
July 23, 2009 - 22:08 ET by celatorA real reporter would have asked:
1. What do you pray for?
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
"Obama Warns Against
July 23, 2009 - 22:41 ET by Clear thinker"Obama Warns Against 'Scare Tactics' on Health Care"
Or else what? Really. You gonna come to my house bust down my door and drag me and my family away? This guy has a lot of nerve warning any American. I detest this man more and more each day.
If you want some real entertainment, you should go to some of the liberal blogs and watch the fireworks over the curious claim by the distinguished professor Gates. People are getting ugly and are blaming whitey for EVERYTHING. I'm serious, none of these people can read a report, put facts together, and come to the only LOGICAL conclusion in this event. All they see is Cop=bad White=bad. It's almost as if someone wants trouble to come from this. sigh...
Press Release on ACORN
http://iamnotaracist.wordpress.com/
It's OK for a Democrat to
July 23, 2009 - 22:43 ET by mattmIt's OK for a Democrat to be religious, but let a Republican do it and the left goes nuts (a very short trip for them, BTW).
Indeed: Sarah
July 23, 2009 - 22:57 ET by Free StinkerIndeed:
Sarah Palin? A Pentacostal Nut! (and the MSM can't even get her Denomination right)
Mitt Romney? Gasp! He's a Mormon!
Bush-43? An Evangelical Nut!
Salat
July 23, 2009 - 22:54 ET by UnsaneOne word.
Salat. (sorry, couldn't resist)
And no, wiseacres, that is NOT German for "salad".
:-)
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
"I pray they don't find out
July 24, 2009 - 01:13 ET by ex buff e-dub"I pray they don't find out that I actually WAS born in Kenya..."
"I pray they don't finally realize I'm so full of sh%t that even I don't believe myself"
"I pray they don't find out out that I wear dark suits to cover the fact that I piss myself everyday because I'm so far over my head I can't stand it..."
"I pray they don't finally discover the truth about my socialist beliefs"
"I pray they don't come to realize that Michelle is actually running things..."
"I pray that the next time I throw a pitch, I can look better than Malia doing it..."
and on and on...
Yes, he's a prayerful man...
I pray all the time now
July 24, 2009 - 03:06 ET by Jack BauerThat's a coincidence.
I pray all the time too...
I ask God please not to let you destroy the world's greatest country before the voters have a chance to rectify their mistake and kick da bums outta office.
walking around the house
July 24, 2009 - 04:38 ET by mister josephwalking around the house saying 'oh lord,' 'lawdamercy,' 'jesus,' and 'oh god' all the time doth not constitute praying, i fear.
"Obama Preys All The Time"
July 24, 2009 - 07:27 ET by Jerry"Obama Preys All The Time"
We already knew this. But Mr Moran needs a spelling lesson.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
July 24, 2009 - 07:35 ET by jessieHWE all pray every night. WE pray he doesn't screw anything else up.
I wonder which god he prays
July 24, 2009 - 07:56 ET by misterbee241I wonder which god he prays to - Molech or Baal. Both required child sacrifice.
"I dont need to read a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber."
Walter Brennan, The Colonel, Meet John Doe, 1941
Both required child sacrifice.
July 24, 2009 - 09:03 ET by vrwc13"I wonder which god he prays to - Molech or Baal."
...my thoughts exactly. From my Book, there are only two religions; God's and man's.
And for those who thinks God "hears" all prayers...don't be fooled:
The LORD is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous. - Proverbs 15:29
v
...pass the bread and the wine please
Spiritual typo ----
July 24, 2009 - 08:04 ET by Pilgrim1949Mr. Moron needs to issue a typo correction. I'm sure what he meant to say (and write) was that...
Obama PREYS ....ALL the time.
Or, perhaps, what Mr. Moron wrote was intentional, to cover up the actual predatory activity in which this administration is continually engaged.
As for the rest of the fools buying (paying!?) into The One's propaganda, like the lemmings in the middle of the herd on their way off the top of the cliff as reality suddently dawns on them with that dropping/sinking feeling in the pits of their stomachs, they're praying that the pile of bodies they see already at the bottom might soften the impact a bit...
Squeak, squeal ---- splat!
"Ye canne change the laws of physics....." but some politicians believe that with the right legislation you can pretend they don't really apply to your own pet projects...
What Obama Pray About Before Going To Bed
July 24, 2009 - 08:56 ET by John Galt1776PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I had a habit of praying every night before I go to bed. I pray all the time now (laughter)...
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I think each night before he goes to bed he prays that Michelle will give him that wink and put away her Kobe photos
He sure does "prey" all the time
July 24, 2009 - 09:46 ET by ckbennetttnVery good point. He's preying on, not for, the American people.
Obama: 'I screwed up'--We're going to be seeing this a lot.
I know, I know...
July 24, 2009 - 10:49 ET by ZuccoZoidIt's getting old to say "if Bush had done this..." but it's hard to stop noticing the double standards. So here goes: when Bush talked about Jesus, praying and spirituality, the press crucified him as a right-wing nut. Obama "prays" and he's hailed as a most enlightened leader. The propaganda surrounding this guy is sickening.
Let the Taliban blast Mt. Rushmore. It's just a monument to racism. Clear out those old white Christian men and make room for the greatest post-racial leader ever.
BO prayers
July 24, 2009 - 10:45 ET by east tennessee johnWhere and when does he find the time for the other 4?
What if
July 24, 2009 - 10:54 ET by lareeWhat if Sarah Palin stated she prayed all the time? Wouldn't the MSM react differently?
Difference is Palin would be serious...
July 24, 2009 - 11:20 ET by MightyMouthObama thinks prayer is a joke (hence the laughter)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Staying Prayed Up
July 24, 2009 - 12:18 ET by ToppergemStaying in pray can only help the situations you have to deal with and help you not to lose your mind worrying about the small stuff. Prayer is like meditation...good for the soul.
Praying to the Wrong God
July 24, 2009 - 13:18 ET by ricklailMany years ago Charlie Daniels put out an album of contempary Christian songs, "The Door." One song on there was 'Praying to the wrong God." Sure seems fitting for the thread.
Two thousand dollar suit across your back
You've got your mansion out on millionaire's row
Go all the places that the rich folks go
Your Bible is a check book and your church is a bank
You don't believe in charity and you don't give thanks
For what you've got brother that's a lot
You lie and swindle and you steal and you cheat
You throw widows and orphans right out on the street
You say when it comes to business it's alright to be tough
You think your money's enough
(first chorus)
But you're praying to the wrong god mister
You're living for your sensual pleasures and your evil desires
Praying to the wrong god mister
One of these days it's going to eat your flesh like fire, like fire
Eat your flesh like fire
When you need answers you don't go to the Lord
You've got your tarot cards and ouija board
You put your faith in scientology, in fortune tellers and astrology
You hate your neighbors and you cheat on your wife
You say you'll make it up in your next life
You say all roads lead to the mountain top
You've got a long way to drop
(second chorus)
And you're praying to the wrong god mister
Satan wants to blind you to the truth and tell you all is well
And you're praying to the wrong god mister
You're running down a highway leading you straight to hell, to hell
You're headed straight to hell
Semper suprene nitens
North Carolina now has the worst government money can buy.
Of course he is praying all
July 24, 2009 - 14:58 ET by b4m4wyOf course he is praying all the time now. He is finding out that his lies are catching up to him and he is praying he can get as much money out of the government/people for him to live on comfortably before he gets impeached!!
Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.
Ronald Reagan
When Christianity is a prop...
July 24, 2009 - 20:57 ET by Mike Bratton...prayer is a punch line.
--Mike
www.thebrattonreport...