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Archae

(46,327 posts)
2. You really think Bakker gives a shit if it's dangerous?
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 03:32 PM
Feb 2020

If he gets busted selling this snake oil, he'll scream "Christian persecution" just like he did when he was busted for cheating PTL members and cheating on his wife.

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)
3. This asshat
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 03:33 PM
Feb 2020

has been selling snake oil his entire life. I'm surprised that one of his donors from decades ago hasn't already shot him.

llmart

(15,536 posts)
6. Once a charlatan, always a charlatan.
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 03:35 PM
Feb 2020

Maybe someone in the throes of coronavirus can stop by Jimmie's house and pick up a bottle of two, and while they're at it, have a cup of tea. Spend some time with Jimmie.

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
8. Hmm...where have I seen this before? That's right, Forsythia
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 03:37 PM
Feb 2020

the fake cure Jude Law's character was hawking in the movie Contagion.
And it's made clear in the movie each and every one of them can sue him.

BillyBobBrilliant

(805 posts)
9. "No other elixir available...
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 03:49 PM
Feb 2020

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