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Paul Ryan Defends His Call For Prayers After Texas Mass Shooting: “The right thing to do is pray"
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Thoughts and Prayers, and I'll preach gun safety....I think more should have been said after Paul offered up the basics, like "we're going to get the best minds together on this and hopefully you will all forget about this because of my donors." (Sarcasm, I know)
Thoughts and Prayers by a politician that can enact change is less then the basics needed in a situation. Doesn't come across as he is a leader, more of a follower of where his dollars are coming from.
Of course, this is all just my opinion.
Thoughts and Prayers by a politician that can enact change is less then the basics needed in a situation. Doesn't come across as he is a leader, more of a follower of where his dollars are coming from.
Of course, this is all just my opinion.
If this was a first time shooting, it would feel like a heartfelt thing to say
But this is a common occurrence and one that republicans brush aside.
But this is a common occurrence and one that republicans brush aside.
Guys I'm pretty sure he means that offering thoughts and prayers to those who have suffered tragedy is right in the sense that it makes them feel better. Especially church folk.
I agree with that much. But considering they use it as an empty gesture and don't do anything else it's ridiculously weak. It should be an added gesture that is accompanied by concrete solutions.
Now I feel really gross with a semi defense of Paul Ryan. Excuse me while I go throw up
I agree with that much. But considering they use it as an empty gesture and don't do anything else it's ridiculously weak. It should be an added gesture that is accompanied by concrete solutions.
Now I feel really gross with a semi defense of Paul Ryan. Excuse me while I go throw up
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PRAISE THE LORD!!! See, kids? Prayer really does work!Yep: https://www.politico.com/interactives/2017/gun-lobbying-spending-in-america-congress/
The gun lobby: See how much your representative gets
All those thoughts and prayers have surely helped stop the increasing curb of gun violence/mass murders, oh wait... I have no issue with people who after tragedies go to prayer and faith as it can help them grieve/find comfort, but having leaders spouting the same bs after every tragedy just to appease their base while they stick their thumbs up their ass doing nothing that would actually help lessen these awful tragedies is sickening and downright disgusting... Not that I expect any less from that slime ball Ryan though.
This is what I was essentially taught as an evangelical growing up too, but the way people are taught can vary wildly depending on denomination and individual church. I suspect Ryan subscribes to the 'If you're good and worthy, you're rewarded with life and lots of wealth.'
Not a religious person but I am all for people praying after tragic events if that is what they want to do.
But you can pray and still work towards a solution. People like Ryan obviously want no solution since the money continues to line their pockets
But you can pray and still work towards a solution. People like Ryan obviously want no solution since the money continues to line their pockets
Nothing wrong with thoughts and prayers but when that is all you're willing to do then it is tone deaf and mortifying.
I don't particularly object to a man's belief that prayer works. I mean, hell, everyone's welcome to their own beliefs.
I do have a problem though with a man who takes a job that comes with an implicit assumption that legislation, that government are necessary for the people because good intentions from some aren't enough. That's what government fucking is.
I know what this really is though. You don't need to tell me.
I do have a problem though with a man who takes a job that comes with an implicit assumption that legislation, that government are necessary for the people because good intentions from some aren't enough. That's what government fucking is.
I know what this really is though. You don't need to tell me.
Honestly, I'm kind of glad there people are so religious, if only because they must realize deep down, or maybe even on their death bead, that they're going to their religion's hell
Lol sorry I just try to be fair with what people are saying if I vehemently hate them. I really
hate Paul Ryan but I think it's fine to offer prayers to people who are suffering. But it can't be the only thing.
I mean...they were in a church when they were killed, you know in direct commune with the lord...
I know. I don't think he's trying to say that prayer stops these things from happening. I think he is saying praying is comforting and for a lot of people that's true.
Let me reiterate that I think Paul Ryan is a scumbag and I think he wields religion as a tool to manipulate religious voters. And offering prayers isn't enough, there needs to be solutions including strong gun control.
God must be taking bribes from the NRA. Everytime I pray for gun control, I get this weird feeling against my temple.
Prayer works so well that roughly a month after the biggest mass shooting in this country's history, another mass shooting (that took the lives of 26 individuals) occurred. And these two events are within 2 years of another mass shooting in Orlando. That's 3 of the top 5 mass shootings in this country's history occurring over the last two years.
But prayer works...
But prayer works...
Really easy to go "act of God" and "test your faith" and "Gods will" or "their time" when shit happens for religious people rather than actually fucking doing something about in the here and now.
If a god is letting innocent people die who are worshipping him, hey maybe he's not the kind of God to be worshipping in the first place.
Do something productive instead of the nothing prayer does, since you've tried it for the past forever and shootings keep happening, and actually pass tougher laws for gun control you damn sacks of crap in Washington
If a god is letting innocent people die who are worshipping him, hey maybe he's not the kind of God to be worshipping in the first place.
Do something productive instead of the nothing prayer does, since you've tried it for the past forever and shootings keep happening, and actually pass tougher laws for gun control you damn sacks of crap in Washington
As someone who somewhat identifies with a conservative mindset, what a moronic statement from Ryan. You don't have to be part of the republican party to know that prayer can be important, but that doesn't mean you overlook an entire industry because the "correct" thing to do is pray. His solution is to, instead of making legislation that looks to fix the problem, just pray for the country to fix itself. What a joke of a person...
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$5,900,000Yep: https://www.politico.com/interactives/2017/gun-lobbying-spending-in-america-congress/
The gun lobby: See how much your representative gets
given to Republicans in 2016 election cycle
$106,000
given to Democrats in 2016 election cycle
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...................
It's pretty vile for someone taking bribes from gun lobbyists to offer nothing but good vibrations to victims of gun violence.
Paul Ryan should pray for Jesus to come down and help him from looking like a 50 year old 12 year old.
I'm thinking and praying that America starts electing politicians with the will and the ability to start enacting preventative legislation.
I believe it. The issue just isn't as important to gun control folks as it is to gun rights folks. The moment it is you'll notice far more parity in the national discussion. Folks gotta put their money where their mouth is.
Heh. I was always taught God helps those that helps themselves. Unfortunately folks have twisted that to mean "Fuck poor people, they're lazy".