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joeybee12

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Tue Apr 1, 2014, 04:40 PM Apr 2014

Pat Robertson: Jews Are Too Busy ‘Polishing Diamonds’ to Tinker With Cars, Mow Lawns [View all]

If there's one thing we know about Pat Robertson — he doesn't mince words.

The televangelist, and former GOP presidential candidate, delivered another zinger Monday, when he welcomed conservative activist, Rabbi Daniel Lapin to his Christian Broadcasting Network show “The 700 Club.” Lapin was there to promote his book “Business Secrets From the Bible” about making money.

Robertson started the interview by asking, “What is it about Jewish people that make them prosper financially? You almost never find Jews tinkering with their cars on the weekends or mowing their lawns.”

Lapin didn't appear the least bit surprised or insulted. In fact, he agreed with Robertson. “No, I pay one of the best mechanics around to take care of my BMW. That's what I do. I'd be crazy to take my time doing it myself,” Lapin said. “Or for me to mow my lawn, I'm the worse lawn mower in the world, but the young man who lives down the street from me, he's one of the best and he's happy to do it. I'm happy.” Later in the interview, Robertson joked that Jews are “polishing diamonds, not fixing cars.”

https://tv.yahoo.com/news/pat-robertson-jews-too-busy-polishing-diamonds-tinker-023600085.html

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And Lapin-the-Kapo would seem to agree villager Apr 2014 #1
And blacks are too busy shining shoes exboyfil Apr 2014 #2
When will right wingers condemn Robertson the same way they did to Al Sharpton? alp227 Apr 2014 #3
When? joeybee12 Apr 2014 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author trusty elf Apr 2014 #5
I think he sees this as a way to MurrayDelph Apr 2014 #6
+1 hibbing Apr 2014 #11
Robertson or the other guy? Thats a new one for me. 7962 Apr 2014 #22
Robertson hibbing Apr 2014 #24
I think you just gave me my next Facebook post. Its sure to get a few comments. Thanks 7962 Apr 2014 #26
Wow, what a jelly belly. Rex Apr 2014 #7
Polish that turd Pat ... GeorgeGist Apr 2014 #8
He really tests my faith shenmue Apr 2014 #9
He once ran for President. The Republicans thought he was a serious contender. tclambert Apr 2014 #10
His minions still vote, though ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2014 #17
Robertson's Operation Blessing planes too busy transporting diamond mining equipment tanyev Apr 2014 #12
If there's anyone who knows about polishing diamonds, it's Pat Robertson jmowreader Apr 2014 #13
Ugh LeftishBrit Apr 2014 #14
Hypocrites all LiberalLovinLug Apr 2014 #15
Add to that Turbineguy Apr 2014 #16
nailed it. Throd Apr 2014 #19
Well, has anyone bothered to build a lawnmower out of diamonds? Throd Apr 2014 #18
And these words you do not heed, your pocket book just kind of might recede... Initech Apr 2014 #20
Robertson, ugh. Gormy Cuss Apr 2014 #21
The Jewish guy should of said "takes one to know one" Redford Apr 2014 #23
Hey Pat - Jesus thinks you're a jerk. Initech Apr 2014 #25
I honestly believe that Pat Robertson is senile and crazy. NaturalHigh Apr 2014 #27
I remember the day after 9/11 Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #28
I don't remember that. NaturalHigh Apr 2014 #29
So on top of being a homophobe... Pat AsahinaKimi Apr 2014 #30
Such a bigoted pig. nt TBF Apr 2014 #31
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