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OT: American Politics

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/...rael_n_4277142.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) took to the House floor Wednesday for a speech on the Obama administration’s Israel policy, using the Bible for guidance.

“There are many who have been aware of Scripture, and it has often been a guide in our relations with Israel,” Gohmert said. “Some of us believe that the Bible is accurate. Certainly, so many prophesies have been fulfilled, and if that is true, this administration, unless they can find a verse that accurately says that those who betray Israel will be blessed, then this country is being dug in a deeper hole by this administration, and its betrayals of Israel’s trust and Israel’s friendship.”

Gohmert accused President Barack Obama of pursuing policies not in Israel's best interest. He mentioned the administration’s support for Israel signing an international Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and quoted Genesis 12, implying the consequences of "betraying" Israel.

“It seems appropriate ... ‘I will bless them that bless thee and curse them that curse thee,’” Gohmert said. “It was no accident that just minutes after Israel became a nation, the United States ... became the first nation in the world to recognize what was prophesized throughout the Old Testament about Israel returning after its absence."
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Re: OT: Canadian Politics

oh man, it only gets better and better.


Bruce Arthur @bruce_arthur
Poppinnn' RT @TraceyKent During Doug Ford's CNN interview there was a bottle of Grey Goose under his desk. Behind him

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Re: OT: Canadian Politics

Jamie Strashin @StrashinCBC
Mayor Ford on his feet asking questions about motions to strip his powers. Seems unprepared.

Jamie Strashin @StrashinCBC
Questions to city lawyer from cllrs basically...everything that we're doing to the Mayor ok? Answer: Yes.

Daniel Dale @ddale8
Legal chief notes that these proposals would only be in force for the rest of this current council term - then we'd go back to normal.

Daniel Dale @ddale8
Basically, the mayor has some powers prescribed by provincial law, but others are given to him by council, and they can take 'em away.
 
Re: OT: Canadian Politics

Jamie Strashin @StrashinCBC
Mayor Ford now speaking. Has kind words for his executive. Then says there are times he could have removed them and didn't.

Jamie Strashin @StrashinCBC
Ford: we have the best executive ever. I understand they are upset...but this will be precedent setting.

Jamie Strashin @StrashinCBC
A quiet, seemingly humbled Ford makes rambling speech to council. now the vote.

Jamie Strashin @StrashinCBC
Motion carries 39-3 to strip Mayor of power to appoint and fire cmte chairs.Shiner, Mayor and Cllr Ford vote against.
 
Re: OT: Canadian Politics

Jamie Strashin @StrashinCBC
Cllr Peruzza outlining various emergencies the city could face. Asking what role Mayor plays in dealing with these disasters.

Jamie Strashin @StrashinCBC
Filion: we've been lucky no emergencies fell on dates when we know Mayor's judgement was impaired. We don't want to push our luck.



I mean, Ford has to be actually starting to question himself at this point.
 
Re: OT: Canadian Politics

Ford is a lunatic for wanting to stick with this. The guy has to be miserable right now. Just give up the dream, and enjoy your booze, crack and home cooked meals.
 
Re: OT: Canadian Politics

[video=youtube;BtAosEp5R04]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtAosEp5R04[/video]

skip to 3 minute mark for Ford stuff
 
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