Jay Carney Invents ‘Lord Helps Those Who Help Themselves’ Bible Verse
- Posted on November 2, 2011 at 4:06pm by
Billy Hallowell
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WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a blunder of biblical proportions.
White House spokesman Jay Carney invoked scripture Wednesday to back up President Barack Obama’s suggestion that God wants policymakers to get busy and create more jobs.
Carney said Obama was trying to make the point that “we have it within our capacity to do the things to help the American people.”
“I believe the phrase from the Bible is, `The Lord helps those who help themselves,’” Carney said.
Well, no, not really.
A White House transcript of Carney’s briefing issued later in the day included the disclaimer: “This common phrase does not appear in the Bible.”
Obama started the debate earlier in the day when he took note of House action reaffirming “In God We Trust” as the country’s motto.
“I trust in God, but God wants to see us help ourselves by putting people back to work,” the president said.
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Donald
Posted on November 8, 2011 at 9:42amI’m a Progressive…….
Report Post »Your a Progressive………
Wouldn’t cha like to be a Progressive too ?????
darkstarskater88
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 9:58pmThis kinda stuff is just uncalled for.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:56pmNope, it ain’t in the WORD; and if you try to add or subtract from God’s Word; uh, it’s not good.
Report Post »FuturePresident
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 2:02amPlease read…. Not joking. GOD has seen YOU struggling with something. GOD says its over. A blessing is coming your way. If you believe in GOD send this message on, please dont ignore it, you are being tested. GOD is going to fix two things (BIG) tonight in your favor. If you believe in GOD, drop what you are doing and repost.
Report Post »webpreacher
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 10:07pmThere is NO such verse in God’s Word, the Bible, Carney, Obama being the lost sinners that they are, would not no that ! It is doubtless that they nor the rest of our Government, Federal or State, are students of Holy Scripture, The Bible, God’s Word ! Reading is one thing, studying is something all together quite different, it takes YEARS, to understand even just a little, with the help of the Holy Ghost !!!!
http://www.GodSaid/ManSaid.com
Report Post »chopper70
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 5:13pmI know for a fact the White House was lying, their lips were moving!
Report Post »dawgGoodie
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 3:40pmOnly the Messiah, Obama, is able to communicate God’s purpose for government policy.
Report Post »NONA
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 3:14pmCarney is a mini me Gibbs, both Jackasses!!
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