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packman

(16,296 posts)
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 11:57 AM Nov 2019

Rick Perry Calls Donald Trump The Chosen One Sent By God To Rule Over Us

Source: Huffington Post

Departing Secretary of Energy Rick Perry praised President Donald Trump to the heavens on Sunday.

In an interview clip shown on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” Perry told Ed Henry that the president was “the chosen one” sent by God to rule over America. The former Texas governor and Republican presidential rival of Trump used Old Testament kings to make his poin

“God’s used imperfect people all through history,” Perry said. “King David wasn’t perfect, Saul wasn’t perfect, Solomon wasn’t perfect



Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rick-perry-donald-trump-the-chosen-one_n_5ddbbb9ee4b0913e6f6fc1a8?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaHVmZnBvc3QuY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJuByUiZYdslDHgJVsKR7PqoELGzEp1D8RkV9Pt9_yW_2S0phMnmeuf4zV2Oqx8Jpt7CWADsxFVWE2E5YVFcDC0DcOdAp0Y1eb7VJww64o7IxmGHAGVXUz7jar5FbBJluK4Qz73nyfFeU5u5EOkU61kN_qSs5t_FTC5KmDgg0h-R



I find it rather strange God never sends a Democrat to rule over us, only to govern us.
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Rick Perry Calls Donald Trump The Chosen One Sent By God To Rule Over Us (Original Post) packman Nov 2019 OP
God didn't send him.🙄 dewsgirl Nov 2019 #1
He Might Have Roy Rolling Nov 2019 #50
I hadn't thought of that. Yikes. dewsgirl Nov 2019 #51
Rick Perry just demoted Jesus, burned up the New Testament delisen Nov 2019 #2
No, he didn't. That's not at all what he said. Jedi Guy Nov 2019 #59
You might want to read the source article. Aquaria Nov 2019 #66
I don't interpret their words as saying Trump is divine. Jedi Guy Nov 2019 #71
K n R ! JoeOtterbein Nov 2019 #3
And Donald Trump said that Rick Perry wears glasses to look smart. athenasatanjesus Nov 2019 #4
This is how you know the GOP is all about power MissMillie Nov 2019 #5
Then Obama was also sent by God, Rick. keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #6
Obama sent to govern, not rule packman Nov 2019 #10
No disagreement here. keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #20
Perfectly said.."They need to have an authoritarian figure to keep their weak morality in line." nt chowder66 Nov 2019 #21
If you read the article... Aquaria Nov 2019 #67
Then Obama was also the chosen one. keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #68
Uh huh atreides1 Nov 2019 #7
What did Jeebus say about this one? B Stieg Nov 2019 #8
Perry forgot the 3rd one. Traildogbob Nov 2019 #17
WWJD? FakeNoose Nov 2019 #45
Hmmmm...all I'll say is that rick perry is a nut. No wonder he didn't get anywhere w/ his... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #9
I want to throw up! denvine Nov 2019 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author INdemo Nov 2019 #12
OMG. We have a bunch of Dominionists running the country. Truly insane. OregonBlue Nov 2019 #13
This is why we have separation of church and state. dchill Nov 2019 #14
separation keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #25
Ideally, there would be no church for her/him to run! dchill Nov 2019 #43
I find it rather strange God never sends a Democrat to rule over us, only to govern us. pangaia Nov 2019 #15
he's not the only one yaesu Nov 2019 #16
Holy screaming fuck... LudwigPastorius Nov 2019 #24
People who could "think" that way probably shouldn't be out driving around! Judi Lynn Nov 2019 #60
I can't imagine HER doing that. mjvpi Nov 2019 #18
Good one... Perseus Nov 2019 #31
Although a minority, there are plenty of 20-40 year old women TheRealNorth Nov 2019 #33
Here's the background on Rick Perry and dominionism views of the presidency jmbar2 Nov 2019 #19
Our founding fathers fought so that we would never be ruled by a king again. LudwigPastorius Nov 2019 #22
Here's Where a Cult Leader Justifies Why You Drank the Poison... MartyTheGreek Nov 2019 #23
You mean THIS guy: Moostache Nov 2019 #26
Little Rickety Ricky misspells DISDAINED. RobertDevereaux Nov 2019 #27
Not chosen by my goddess I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2019 #28
"God's using a flawed man to work His Will." heckles65 Nov 2019 #29
What is going on? There is dementia in the republican party, there has always been but... Perseus Nov 2019 #30
These people are dangerous. Delusional and dangerous. NurseJackie Nov 2019 #32
I thought Trump said he was "perfect' world wide wally Nov 2019 #34
His head is Dancing IN the Stars underpants Nov 2019 #35
Vanilla ISIS shows it's true colors... friendly_iconoclast Nov 2019 #36
Pardon me while I... Nitram Nov 2019 #37
Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine would have gotten rid of that idiot long ago rockfordfile Nov 2019 #38
I don't think God videohead5 Nov 2019 #39
This Entire Administration is a gembaby1 Nov 2019 #40
What in the hell? The Liberal Lion Nov 2019 #41
They elected the antichrist thecrow Nov 2019 #62
Evangelical preachers FiveGoodMen Nov 2019 #69
Yup, the Dominionists gab13by13 Nov 2019 #42
Prosperity gospel seems to work much better for those collecting the first cash. keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #46
Ok, so the rethug POA for 2020 is to invoke G-d so the "righteous" will be identified by their votes JudyM Nov 2019 #44
Rick Perry is a fucking loon. SergeStorms Nov 2019 #47
Isn't this the kind of stuff you go to hell for? Brainfodder Nov 2019 #48
Ok, Let's nail him to a cross and see what happens after 3 days. W T F Nov 2019 #49
Follow up: The Liberal Lion Nov 2019 #52
perry et al knows trump will have a ton of lucrative contacts world wide after he leaves office. Kurt V. Nov 2019 #53
Like most other tRumpers, man4allcats Nov 2019 #54
If this is true, "God" is a failure. NT Progressive Jones Nov 2019 #55
Jesus was supernaturally kind, wise, loving. Trump is supernaturally vicious, stupid, cruel. Judi Lynn Nov 2019 #56
Perfect. But of course for his acolytes, these are all pluses. Strange people. erronis Nov 2019 #57
"Envy" is the most... reACTIONary Nov 2019 #58
Nicely done - packman Nov 2019 #63
I think it's clear as a bell where Perry stands positioned. Wash. state Desk Jet Nov 2019 #61
Well i see perry must be drinking bluestarone Nov 2019 #64
The point here Linda Ed Nov 2019 #65
And by pretending to REPRESENT god, they are positioning themselves to wield the same power FiveGoodMen Nov 2019 #70
The Holy Trinity: trump, the holy ghost and...oops Demonaut Nov 2019 #72
... ck4829 Dec 2019 #73

delisen

(6,039 posts)
2. Rick Perry just demoted Jesus, burned up the New Testament
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:05 PM
Nov 2019

and smashed the first commandment.

At least he is being honest about his worship of the Golden Calf or whatever.

Jedi Guy

(3,171 posts)
59. No, he didn't. That's not at all what he said.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 09:34 PM
Nov 2019

He said Trump was sent by God, not that Trump is God. Saying a person is sent by God isn't equating them with God or calling them divine, nor is it worshiping them instead of God. In the Abrahamic religions, the various prophets were considered to have been sent by God.

 

Aquaria

(1,076 posts)
66. You might want to read the source article.
Tue Nov 26, 2019, 10:42 PM
Nov 2019

Because it refutes your assertion.

Perry outright called him the chosen one:

Perry said he shared his thoughts with Trump on paper recently. “I said, Mr. President, I know there are people that say you said you were the chosen one and I said, ‘You were.’ I said, ‘If you’re a believing Christian, you understand G-d’s plan for the people who rule and judge over us on this planet and our government.’ ”


And this isn't the only occasion when these people have referred to him in deific terms. From the same article:

Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale said earlier this year that “only G-d could deliver such a savior to our nation.” Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said G-d “wanted Trump to become president.” And Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, also a pivotal figure in the Ukraine plot, said in March that “it’s possible” that Trump, as an interviewer suggested, had been sent “to help save the Jewish people.”


Sane people don't call people they're not worshipping a savior. Not that way.

Furthermore, I realize it's been a while since I attended Jewish education classes way back when dirt was young, but speaking for HaShem was definitely considered blasphemy. I remember that, quite well. So what the F would any human, never mind braindead fools like Shuckstersleaze Slanders know about the wants or desires of such a being? If their ridiculous sky fairy existed, he would have zapped them for the chutzpah of making such a ridiculous assertion.

Face the reality here: They're a Dolt-worshipping cult, and escalating into violent looney-tunes delusions with it.

Jedi Guy

(3,171 posts)
71. I don't interpret their words as saying Trump is divine.
Wed Nov 27, 2019, 05:51 PM
Nov 2019

None of them are advocating the worship of Donald Trump as a divine being. They're saying "chosen" by God, or "sent" by God. They're calling him a savior, not the Savior. That's my interpretation. YMMV.

I think it's silly that they're talking this way about him, but I also thought it was silly that some randos on the left were calling Obama a "Lightworker" back in the day. I would say that both put their pants on the same way I do in the morning, but that's not really true, since Trump is so crooked he has to screw his on.

The difference between this talk about Trump and the talk about Obama is that the people saying the latter was a "Lightworker" were/are unlikely to pick up torches and pitchforks to run the heretics out of town. I agree that it's dangerous for them to speak this way about Trump (or anyone). I just don't agree that they're saying he's divine.

MissMillie

(38,452 posts)
5. This is how you know the GOP is all about power
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:09 PM
Nov 2019

They don't seem to realize that the presidency is not about "ruling over" the electorate.

The President is supposed to serve the country.

 

packman

(16,296 posts)
10. Obama sent to govern, not rule
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:17 PM
Nov 2019

That is the difference. That Old Testament B.S. about God being a king or overbearing parent is Repuke imagery. They need to have an authoritarian figure to keep their weak morality in line.

chowder66

(9,010 posts)
21. Perfectly said.."They need to have an authoritarian figure to keep their weak morality in line." nt
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:46 PM
Nov 2019
 

Aquaria

(1,076 posts)
67. If you read the article...
Tue Nov 26, 2019, 10:46 PM
Nov 2019

Perry did say Obama was sent by G-d, but not the chosen one turn of phrase, or not that I can recall.

Perry said he shared his thoughts with Trump on paper recently. “I said, Mr. President, I know there are people that say you said you were the chosen one and I said, ‘You were.’ I said, ‘If you’re a believing Christian, you understand God’s plan for the people who rule and judge over us on this planet and our government.’ ”

Henry noted that Perry said he believed that former President Barack Obama was also sent by God.

keithbvadu2

(36,362 posts)
68. Then Obama was also the chosen one.
Tue Nov 26, 2019, 11:09 PM
Nov 2019

Then Obama was also the chosen one.

That's my point.

Sorry I was vague.

atreides1

(16,046 posts)
7. Uh huh
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:14 PM
Nov 2019

Saul tried to kill David, David sent his friend to die so he could commit adultery, and Solomon had his own brother executed!!

If you actually read the back story of those three icons of the Old Testament...you realize that they are not the best examples!!

And the Fox ass kisser...should have reminded Perry that America fought a war because someone else ruled over...us!!!

B Stieg

(2,410 posts)
8. What did Jeebus say about this one?
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:16 PM
Nov 2019

Now, according to Brainiac Perry, there are two.
Well, two are better than one! Right?

SWBTATTReg

(21,859 posts)
9. Hmmmm...all I'll say is that rick perry is a nut. No wonder he didn't get anywhere w/ his...
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:16 PM
Nov 2019

failed and screwed up presidential campaign. rick perry is obviously a joke ... and needs to seriously see someone for help, he's thinking and/or claiming that god is actually talking to him physically and/or mentally and telling him something very specific, that god told him that he chose rumpface to 'rule' over America?!

First of all, no one 'rules over America'. The constitution is very clear on that that America will not have royalty or kings, but instead, elected officials.

Perry, being so ignorant of the American electoral process, shouldn't be allowed to ever again run for an elected office again.

How pathetic (although in the past, he's always proved how incompetent he is with his ranting and mutterings in TX). TX I know is making big strides in overcoming the republican hold on TX elected offices. Here's hoping that perry's ranting and raving does some good here.

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pangaia

(24,324 posts)
15. I find it rather strange God never sends a Democrat to rule over us, only to govern us.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:28 PM
Nov 2019

Dems are heathens, dontcha know...

TheRealNorth

(9,435 posts)
33. Although a minority, there are plenty of 20-40 year old women
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 01:47 PM
Nov 2019

That are Trump cultists. In my experience, they tend to be very nasty in terms of being verbally abusive, judgemental about other people, gossip girls, etc. Trump gives those types of people license to indulge in their worst instincts.

jmbar2

(4,832 posts)
19. Here's the background on Rick Perry and dominionism views of the presidency
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:44 PM
Nov 2019

He was once the anointed one. Then Ted Cruz. And now Donald Trump.

Good article on how all this anointing happens:
https://www.texasobserver.org/rick-perrys-army-of-god/

LudwigPastorius

(8,944 posts)
22. Our founding fathers fought so that we would never be ruled by a king again.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:47 PM
Nov 2019

Cement Head Perry needs to crack a book other than the bible.

I guess that "C" he got in American History at A&M was a mercy pass.

MartyTheGreek

(562 posts)
23. Here's Where a Cult Leader Justifies Why You Drank the Poison...
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:48 PM
Nov 2019

They know Christians who were faked out by Trump's cult of personality are catching on and leaving the party in droves!

In another related story, KGOP Cult leaders are prepping their drones on how to confront dark-state family members this Thanksgiving. Rush Limbaugh doesn't want any low-information voters at the dinner table so this is the time of year when they dribble out KGOP talking points to keep the base mesmerized.

Moostache

(9,895 posts)
26. You mean THIS guy:
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 12:55 PM
Nov 2019


Who cares what Mr. Magoo for the 21st century says any longer? The REAL breaking news will be:

"BREAKING: Perry finds ass with both hands! Believed to be a GOP first since 2017."

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,450 posts)
28. Not chosen by my goddess
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 01:31 PM
Nov 2019

Sekhmet. Sekhmet would destroy trump in the name of Maat.

Trump is chosen by an abusive god
Like himself. Imho

 

Perseus

(4,341 posts)
30. What is going on? There is dementia in the republican party, there has always been but...
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 01:39 PM
Nov 2019

This is extreme, this is a cult, you can no call it anything else.

Next thing we may hear is "many republican politicians found dead after drinking cool-aid with poison as commanded by their leader and god donald j trump", of course that trump won't take the cool-aid.

gab13by13

(20,864 posts)
42. Yup, the Dominionists
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 03:14 PM
Nov 2019

preach the "prosperity gospel." that says that rich people are rich because god favors them. Poor people are poor because they sinned against god and he smote their income I guess?

keithbvadu2

(36,362 posts)
46. Prosperity gospel seems to work much better for those collecting the first cash.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 05:28 PM
Nov 2019

Prosperity gospel seems to work much better for those collecting the first cash.

Not so much for those sending it in.

JudyM

(29,122 posts)
44. Ok, so the rethug POA for 2020 is to invoke G-d so the "righteous" will be identified by their votes
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 05:15 PM
Nov 2019

SergeStorms

(18,891 posts)
47. Rick Perry is a fucking loon.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 06:04 PM
Nov 2019

Along with all the other evangelical asshats who think he's the messiah.

Brainfodder

(6,423 posts)
48. Isn't this the kind of stuff you go to hell for?
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 06:21 PM
Nov 2019

The guy who fawks a pornstar without a condom, while committing adultery in the process, is your god fixture Mr. Perry?

Loony bin time for you!

Stupidity Level 101 has been breached!




Kurt V.

(5,624 posts)
53. perry et al knows trump will have a ton of lucrative contacts world wide after he leaves office.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 07:15 PM
Nov 2019

he sucking up now to get some of that action

Judi Lynn

(160,217 posts)
56. Jesus was supernaturally kind, wise, loving. Trump is supernaturally vicious, stupid, cruel.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 07:47 PM
Nov 2019

Trump is the AntiJesus.

Wash. state Desk Jet

(3,426 posts)
61. I think it's clear as a bell where Perry stands positioned.
Mon Nov 25, 2019, 11:42 PM
Nov 2019

Since he can't cut and run he went all in. Next he will throw in with Jim Bakker. Strange characters .

FiveGoodMen

(20,018 posts)
70. And by pretending to REPRESENT god, they are positioning themselves to wield the same power
Wed Nov 27, 2019, 05:23 PM
Nov 2019

And demand unquestioning obedience.

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