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    Default Congressional chaplain exorcises 'all spirits of darkness' in House chamber...

    This country is fucked. I am normally a fairly optimistic person. Congress needs to go. Everyone of them. Change them out. Now.

    https://www.businessinsider.com/hous...ongress-2019-7

    Things have gotten so bad in Congress that a priest prayed to 'cast out all spirits of darkness' on the House floor.

    WASHINGTON — It has been quite the week in Congress, with lawmakers battling over a forced impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump, partisan squabbling, and rampant infighting within the House Democratic Caucus.

    Things have become so vexed in the Capitol that Rev. Patrick Conroy, the House of Representatives' official chaplain and a Jesuit priest, prayed to "cast out all spirits of darkness" on the House floor Thursday morning during his opening prayer.

    "This has been a difficult and contentious week in which darker spirits seem to have been at play in the people's House," Conroy said. "In your most holy name, I now cast out all spirits of darkness from this chamber. Spirits not from You."

    "I cast out the spirit of discouragement, which deadens the hope of those who are of good will," he added. "I cast out the spirit of petty divisiveness, which clouds the sense and the desire to be of fruitful productivity in addressing the issues more appropriately before this House. I cast out any sadness brought on by the frustration of dealing with matters detrimental to the honorable work each member has been called to engage in."

    Conroy then prayed to God to "anoint your servants here in the House with a healing balm to comfort and renew the souls of all in this assembly."

    "May your spirit of wisdom and patience descend upon all so that any spirit of darkness might have no place in our midst," he added.

    Conroy typically leads the opening prayer on the House floor, while leaders of other religious groups will often take his place to perform as guests.

    The last time Conroy made headlines was in spring 2018, when then-House Speaker Paul Ryan attempted to fire him as House chaplain. According to several lawmakers at the time, Ryan became frustrated with one of Conroy's prayers, in which he called for a fair tax code while Republicans were pushing through their landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

    Conroy ultimately rescinded the resignation that Ryan had requested after many members of Congress came to his defense. He then continued in his role as House chaplain, a position he has held since 2011.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor View Post
    This country is fucked. I am normally a fairly optimistic person. Congress needs to go. Everyone of them. Change them out. Now.

    https://www.businessinsider.com/hous...ongress-2019-7

    Things have gotten so bad in Congress that a priest prayed to 'cast out all spirits of darkness' on the House floor.

    WASHINGTON — It has been quite the week in Congress, with lawmakers battling over a forced impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump, partisan squabbling, and rampant infighting within the House Democratic Caucus.

    Things have become so vexed in the Capitol that Rev. Patrick Conroy, the House of Representatives' official chaplain and a Jesuit priest, prayed to "cast out all spirits of darkness" on the House floor Thursday morning during his opening prayer.

    "This has been a difficult and contentious week in which darker spirits seem to have been at play in the people's House," Conroy said. "In your most holy name, I now cast out all spirits of darkness from this chamber. Spirits not from You."

    "I cast out the spirit of discouragement, which deadens the hope of those who are of good will," he added. "I cast out the spirit of petty divisiveness, which clouds the sense and the desire to be of fruitful productivity in addressing the issues more appropriately before this House. I cast out any sadness brought on by the frustration of dealing with matters detrimental to the honorable work each member has been called to engage in."

    Conroy then prayed to God to "anoint your servants here in the House with a healing balm to comfort and renew the souls of all in this assembly."

    "May your spirit of wisdom and patience descend upon all so that any spirit of darkness might have no place in our midst," he added.

    Conroy typically leads the opening prayer on the House floor, while leaders of other religious groups will often take his place to perform as guests.

    The last time Conroy made headlines was in spring 2018, when then-House Speaker Paul Ryan attempted to fire him as House chaplain. According to several lawmakers at the time, Ryan became frustrated with one of Conroy's prayers, in which he called for a fair tax code while Republicans were pushing through their landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

    Conroy ultimately rescinded the resignation that Ryan had requested after many members of Congress came to his defense. He then continued in his role as House chaplain, a position he has held since 2011.
    You mean the likes of Nunes, Jordan, Gohmert, Meadows and Collins should go? Or is it just the ones you don't like, all the Democrats?

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    Quote Originally Posted by archives View Post
    You mean the likes of Nunes, Jordan, Gohmert, Meadows and Collins should go? Or is it just the ones you don't like, all the Democrats?
    Every fucking one. If you are an incumbent, you are out.

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    The thing is even if we get all new people in there nothing ever changes. There's a bigger fundamental problem at hand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    The thing is even if we get all new people in there nothing ever changes. There's a bigger fundamental problem at hand.
    Agreed. It's called social media.

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    After re-reading my own post headline "Congressional chaplain exorcises 'all spirits of darkness' in House chamber.." I am surprised Democrats are not construing that as somehow racist..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor View Post
    This country is fucked. I am normally a fairly optimistic person. Congress needs to go. Everyone of them. Change them out. Now.

    https://www.businessinsider.com/hous...ongress-2019-7

    Things have gotten so bad in Congress that a priest prayed to 'cast out all spirits of darkness' on the House floor.

    WASHINGTON — It has been quite the week in Congress, with lawmakers battling over a forced impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump, partisan squabbling, and rampant infighting within the House Democratic Caucus.

    Things have become so vexed in the Capitol that Rev. Patrick Conroy, the House of Representatives' official chaplain and a Jesuit priest, prayed to "cast out all spirits of darkness" on the House floor Thursday morning during his opening prayer.

    "This has been a difficult and contentious week in which darker spirits seem to have been at play in the people's House," Conroy said. "In your most holy name, I now cast out all spirits of darkness from this chamber. Spirits not from You."

    "I cast out the spirit of discouragement, which deadens the hope of those who are of good will," he added. "I cast out the spirit of petty divisiveness, which clouds the sense and the desire to be of fruitful productivity in addressing the issues more appropriately before this House. I cast out any sadness brought on by the frustration of dealing with matters detrimental to the honorable work each member has been called to engage in."

    Conroy then prayed to God to "anoint your servants here in the House with a healing balm to comfort and renew the souls of all in this assembly."

    "May your spirit of wisdom and patience descend upon all so that any spirit of darkness might have no place in our midst," he added.

    Conroy typically leads the opening prayer on the House floor, while leaders of other religious groups will often take his place to perform as guests.

    The last time Conroy made headlines was in spring 2018, when then-House Speaker Paul Ryan attempted to fire him as House chaplain. According to several lawmakers at the time, Ryan became frustrated with one of Conroy's prayers, in which he called for a fair tax code while Republicans were pushing through their landmark Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

    Conroy ultimately rescinded the resignation that Ryan had requested after many members of Congress came to his defense. He then continued in his role as House chaplain, a position he has held since 2011.
    Seems to be that he was praying for everyone to put aside their decisiveness and work towards cooperation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor View Post
    Every fucking one. If you are an incumbent, you are out.
    Congress has always been the weak link in America!
    AM I, I AM's,AM I.
    What day is Michaelmas on?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    The thing is even if we get all new people in there nothing ever changes. There's a bigger fundamental problem at hand.
    I thought about that. Congress needs to keep churning like prop wash. If people would do that for only a couple of election cycles, the only people you would see running are ones that actually want to do the job for the American people. Not drama queens, those to fucking stupid to hold a job in the real world or ones just profiting off their political positions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cawacko View Post
    The thing is even if we get all new people in there nothing ever changes. There's a bigger fundamental problem at hand.
    I agree,Congress is like herding Cats to Dodge City
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    What day is Michaelmas on?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MASON View Post
    Congress has always been the weak link in America!
    Not always. There is a reason this country grew and the reason for our rights. We need to get back to that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by USFREEDOM911 View Post
    Seems to be that he was praying for everyone to put aside their decisiveness and work towards cooperation.
    Nah, he was performing a exorcism on the demon Democrats....hehehehe.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor View Post
    Not always. There is a reason this country grew and the reason for our rights. We need to get back to that.
    That was despite Congress!
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    What day is Michaelmas on?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MASON View Post
    Congress has always been the weak link in America!
    What is your proposal to change or get rid of them? Whether you like them or not, they do, for the most part, represent America.

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