Marsha Blackburn roasted for invoking Jesus to bash impeachment - but actually quotes Shakespeare.

[yellowcanine]

https://www.rawstory.com/2019/11/gops-marsha-blackburn-roasted-for-invoking-jesus-to-bash-trump-impeachment-but-actually-quoting-shakespeare-instead/

Far-right white evangelicals have been insisting that God himself sent Donald Trump to govern the United States, and Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee joined them in opposing Trump’s impeachment when — in an absurd tweet posted on Sunday — she invoked Jesus’ name to make her argument.

Responding to a November 10 tweet by attorney Mark Zaid (who represents the Ukraine whistleblower), Blackburn asserted, “A 3-year, coordinated effort has been underway to remove @realDonaldTrump from office. Jesus warned us — watch out for the lawyers.”

But Twitter users have been pointing out that the comment about lawyers that Blackburn drew attention to didn’t come from Jesus but rather, from William Shakespeare — who lived long after New Testament times. Shakespeare was born in England in 1564 and died in 1616 at the age of 52.

[ret5hd]

1. Hmmm...just checked: No matter which mis-spelling of "Shakespeare" I use...

does spellcheck spit out "Jesus".

[struggle4progress]

24. Maybe Trump will shoot her on Fifth Avenue

Trump lawyer says president couldn't be prosecuted for shooting someone on Fifth Avenue
BY HARPER NEIDIG - 10/23/19 12:20 PM EDT

[mountain grammy]

41. ......

[lunatica]

51. LOL!

My problem is I have an uptight old aunt in my iPad who never lets a cuss word go unedited. I have to ALWAYS read what I wrote so I can change the word back to a proper sailor’s cuss.

That almost pisses me off.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

2. Even if she got it right as far as who said it,

taken in context, getting rid of the lawyers is step one to taking over the government.

[mopinko]

5. it's also- kill all the lawyers.

what fools.

[Scurrilous]

3. LOL

[dchill]

4. Actually, Jesus warned us to watch out for the image consultants.

[spanone]

19. 😎👍🏼

[efhmc]

38. Is that real?

[volstork]

47. It is 100% real,

as much as it pains me to say it (as a Tennessean and an American).

[spanone]

48. Yep, that was her job before fleecing the American taxpayers

[dchill]

56. That's right!

[thucythucy]

6. I think she confused the New Testament with Shakespeare's Henry VI.

The quote is, "First thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers."

My vague memory is that this was a somewhat satirical reference to the Peasant's Revolt. During the Revolt the rebels made a concerted effort to burn court records and other official documents to forestall the mass foreclosures on peasant farms that were a major cause of the revolt. Killing "all the lawyers" (that is, court officers) would make it that much more difficult for landlords to claim lands and foreclose on peasant holdings.

I hadn't realized Shakespeare died so young. What an amazing genius.

[CaptYossarian]

12. I thought it was from The Merchant of Venice.

Someone also remind Ms. Blackburn that the Bible suggests a redistribution of wealth every generation.

[Pepsidog]

35. Nicely put.

[Garrett78]

7. Marsha "women don't want equal pay" Blackburn:

https://republicinsanity.tumblr.com/post/99423573738/marsha-blackburn

She's certifiable. As are a majority of voters in Tennessee.

And we're told to "reach across the aisle" to people like Blackburn.

[saidsimplesimon]

34. NO, Garrett

I have hope for Tennessee. It's our job to inspire Democrats, not concede defeat, imo.

[lastlib]

49. If I reach across the aisle to that nutjob,,,,,

it'll be with dimensional lumber--in hopes of beating some sense into that addled brain.

[Hekate]

8. IIRC, Jesus did mention trying to stay out of court at one point. But that's hardly what Marsha ...

...is implying.

"Marsha, Marsha, Marsha" as the saying goes.

[Raster]

9. I believe Jesus warned us about shyster politicians masquerading as Christians.

[safeinOhio]

26. Beware of wolfs in sheep's clothing.

In Matthew.

[Raster]

43. Unfortunately it appears the tRump* administration is noting but wolves...

...and unfortunately, the sheep seem to be far too willing.

[bluestarone]

10. Is it possible to get rid of her in 2020?

I hope so!!

[dsharp88]

11. It was Shakespeare's answer to, "What's the best way to destroy a government?"

He wasn't suggesting actually doing anything of the sort. It was a hypothetical posed between intellectuals. No wonder Republicans always screw it up.

[keithbvadu2]

13. Of course republicans would want to kill the lawyers...

Of course republicans would want to kill the lawyers…

We all know the famous phrase from Henry VI, Part II, “The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.”

You know; the slimy lawyers.

The true context is not what it looks like.

https://www.lewrockwell.com/2002/03/john-v-denson/the-first-thing-we-do/
------------------------------------

The First Thing We Do, Let's Love All the Lawyers

By John V. Denson

March 4, 2002

We all know the famous phrase from Henry VI, Part II, “The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.” This is often cited as proof that Shakespeare despised lawyers and is often quoted by individuals to show disdain of the services that lawyers offer.

My reading of the play, however, indicates that in the context in which this statement was made, Shakespeare was actually praising lawyers and especially their protection of the individual’s property and personal liberty.

Shakespeare’s play describes the conflict between the House of Lancaster and the House of York, which is known in history as the “Wars of the Roses.”

Because the House of York believed that it had a better claim to the crown, York decides to stir up a rebellion and in Act III Scene I, he admits that he has “seduced a headstrong Kentishman, John Cade of Ashford to make a commotion, as full well he can.” The purpose is to start a rebellion and therefore start a war in which York can assert his claim.

In Act IV Scene II, Cade is discussing how they will start the war and begin oppression of the people by taking away their property and individual liberty but his collaborator, by the name of Dick, states that “The first thing we do, lets kill all the lawyers.” The context in which this is stated is that if you are going to oppress the people you need to kill the lawyers first.

March 4, 2002

[BuffaloJackalope]

14. Surprise, surprise - a RW "Christian" that doesn't know there Bible.

[Meadowoak]

30. None of them do.

[NastyRiffraff]

40. Most atheists know the bible better than they do

As an atheist, it cracks me up that they don't know the most elemental things in the Bible. I feel almost guilty arguing with them...they're too easy.

[BuffaloJackalope]

53. *their* Dammit

[world wide wally]

15. I think He was warning us about orange spray tan

[IronLionZion]

16. These assholes don't know the Bible but they're sure there's hate in it

[LiberalLovinLug]

17. She does realize that a good many politicians from both sides are lawyers doesn't she?

[struggle4progress]

18. hmmm

[volstork]

46. One of the greatest

cinematic moments of all time.

[Buckeyeblue]

20. Marsha Marsha Marsha

She is dumb. But it has served her well.

Tennessee is a beautiful state full of ugly people.

[TNNurse]

21. Not full, some of us are pretty good.

No one has ever accused Marsha of being smart or well educated or competent.

[Buckeyeblue]

23. I know. I'm generalizing which I shouldn't do. I just get frustrated sometimes.

[TNNurse]

25. We are all frustrated.

I get mad when people post things saying that all the racists are in the South. That is crap. As we know a really big one grew up in NYC and now lives in the White House.

[efhmc]

37. Molly would agree.

[MarcA]

22. Marsha Blackburn. One of the truly useless eaters and breathers. n/t

[paleotn]

27. Watch out for.....

jackass Pharisees from Williamson county TN.

[BillyBobBrilliant]

28. Well, the King James Bible

was written at the end of Willie's life. It all sounds the same, and has killing and lust, and shit like that...I see how the bitch could get them confused, having probably only a brief knowledge of each.

[LuvNewcastle]

62. Yes, that's why a lot of people get confused over

Bible quotes and Shakespeare quotes. The same Elizabethan English was used by Shakespeare and the translators of the King James Version, and the KJV was by far the most popular translation for Protestants for many years. In fact, a lot of fundagelicals still claim today that the KJV itself was inspired by God and is the only true translation. I guess we can throw away all those Greek and Aramaic and Hebrew sources. Anyway, dolts like Marsha Blackburn hear a smattering of the Bible in church and Shakespeare in school and they never really know the difference. And she was sent up there to have a very important job making big decisions for our country.

[Pepsidog]

29. She's one dumb cookie.

[bitterross]

31. Jesus F-ing Shakespeare - LOL

Cracks me up. She must have consulted Ivanka for quotes.

[rurallib]

32. Jesus was the one who turned over the Trumps emoluments table in the temple

[efhmc]

36. The other one I love to taunt Baptists with is the turning of water into wine.

Since every Biblical word and event is true, please show me the passage about Jesus turning the water into grape juice.

[LuvNewcastle]

63. Oh, they claim it was something called "new wine."

Jesus made Welch's for the people at the wedding. Baptists claim to accept the Bible at face value as long as it doesn't conflict with their preconceived notions.

[efhmc]

33. I have caught RWers quoting the Bible when their quotes actually came from the

Episcopal book of common prayer. They argued and I said look it up. They never got back to me.

[bucolic_frolic]

39. WHAT is that birdbrain saying? Was the Last Supper a legal conference?

I mean I know Isaac Newton repealed the law of gravity for Trump's hair. That I get.

Which LLC is she talking about?

[ConstanceCee]

42. I Think...

She's confused about money changers in the temple. Isn't this what got Jesus mad? I don't think she was confusing Jesus with Shakespeare. Has anyone asked her?

[StevieM]

44. For the record, I would assert that the actual dates of Shakespeare's life were 1550-1604.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_de_Vere,_17th_Earl_of_Oxford

[Nitram]

45. Very sad that the dates for Shakespeare's life have to be mentioned to persuade someone that

he didn't live at the same time as Jesus.

[volstork]

50. She is 100% evil,

and almost just as stupid.

Sometimes, I am ashamed of my state, but we DID manage to produce Dolly Parton, Ida B. Wells, Al Gore, Cordell Hull, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Pat Summit...

[redstateblues]

52. Ah That's my Senator!! I'd trade her for Manchin anyday!

[AllaN01Bear]

54. made me laugh

[bluecollar2]

57. The only Jesus I know personally

Told me that in his opinion the wall wouldnt work and was a bad idea...

Never said anything about killing lawyers...

[ck4829]

58. K&R

[titanicdave]

59. ....The Truth is.....

.....Jesus warned against false prophets.......such as...Blackburn......who is a total dummy and has no business in our government in ANY capacity......

[MaryMagdaline]

60. I think she got her Bible from Godspell

A great musical but not strictly scripture.

[TomVilmer]

61. Jesus in the Bible did not like them lawyers...

Though he was not pinned down for that exact phrase, there are many other quotes like that:
King James Bible:
45 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.
46 And he said, Woe unto you also, [ye] lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

[Martin Eden]

64. To their EVERLASTING SHAME

Evangelicals have hitched their wagon to Donald Trump.