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Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, in his first remarks after being elected Wednesday afternoon, told Members of Congress that “Scripture” and “the Bible” are clear that they have been “ordained” by God.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can he be voted out by 1 person again?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago

Suppose it was worth the delay to get a truley shitty choice. What the hell, guys?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago

He is right. The scripture is clear. All the more reason to not follow it.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I mean, he has theoretical control (barely) over 1/2 of one branch of a fractious, dysfunctional and arguably corrupt federal government. Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves, buddy.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So did things somehow just get even worse?

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You think he'll be singing the same tune when his speakership inevitably crashes and burns?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

They feel Romans 13:1 applies when these assholes get power; doesn't apply when they lose power

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago

Aiite so he has full faith in Biden, good to know.

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