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MrScorpio

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71. Riiight!

Reply to Surya Gayatri (Original post)

Sat Jun 20, 2015, 09:15 AM

Jun 2015

There's always self-immolation.

Why wait for someone else to kill him?

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Texas pastor Rick Scarborough is willing to be burned to death to oppose gay marriage [View all] Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 OP

Do be careful about your last sentence...I had a post hid for a similar concept dembotoz Jun 2015 #1

But, if he was asking to give his life for the cause, it wouldn't be violence against him, Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #6

Here's how you do it Rick... Human101948 Jun 2015 #18

Welcome to DU, Human101948. Here's the same photo that was at your link... Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #53

Thanks! Human101948 Jun 2015 #69

... Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #72

To the irreverent rick, 1 Corinthinas 13:3b TexasProgresive Jun 2015 #2

Oh, snap! Hoist on his own religion's petard. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #3

Oh, snap, indeed. 3catwoman3 Jun 2015 #57

Numbers 30:2 Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2015 #21

More scriptural rationale to support the courageous action he's set for himself... Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #34

I gotta start reading the Bible LOL nt LiberalElite Jun 2015 #86

Once a woman who had left being a nun quoted from the New Testament to me. merrily Jun 2015 #126

Hmmm..do we have is email address? dixiegrrrrl Jun 2015 #138

And yet another damn fool speaks with a loud megaphone. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2015 #4

I'll send him a box of matches, he can do whatever he wants with them. hobbit709 Jun 2015 #5

How about a flame thrower--just to be sure? Gotta do the job right. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #7

Whaddaya think, Beavis, huh-huh-huh? hifiguy Jun 2015 #142

I can bring marshmallows! Katashi_itto Jun 2015 #44

Firewood Pearland, Texas jtuck004 Jun 2015 #61

FOX news would report his death is proof to conservatives there is a war against Christianity B Calm Jun 2015 #8

Sadly, yes... Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #9

Fox News would finally say the world 'American Terrorists' LynneSin Jun 2015 #54

I'll bring the marshmallows! ms liberty Jun 2015 #10

Nor do I. But, he seems pretty determined, so what's a person to do? Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #12

I am not going mercuryblues Jun 2015 #11

I'd have a lot further to travel--about 5,000 miles. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #13

I believe there's a vacant facility at Glenn Beck's former employer pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #16

That may now serve as the 'green room' for all of the other crazies invited on to spew their crap. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #24

I originally mercuryblues Jun 2015 #39

'...but it will be fun to watch him go down in flames.' Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #49

I have done psych hold evaluations.. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2015 #141

Ok. One less bigotted jackass on earth peacebird Jun 2015 #14

He's not too bright. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2015 #15

Well...not yet, anyway pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #17

I should have known it was you! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #19

LOL B Calm Jun 2015 #20

Excellent. Jamastiene Jun 2015 #27

DUzy.!!! hifiguy Jun 2015 #146

ROFL!!!! calimary Jun 2015 #157

Are we sure he didn't really say he's ready to burn people to death to prevent marriage euality? marble falls Jun 2015 #22

The Independent is usually a fairly reliable source--LOL! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #25

They like to make stuff up a lot. Jamastiene Jun 2015 #23

I definitely got the idea he was offering to self-immolate as a protest... Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #29

I certainly won't stand between him and his "god." Jamastiene Jun 2015 #35

But, chocolate and marshmellow roasted over a pyre might have a strange aftertaste! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #36

That could just help add to the persona they have invented for me Jamastiene Jun 2015 #94

Does not sound very appetizing! LOL! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #97

Of course, not, lol. Jamastiene Jun 2015 #103

What a religious person willing to self-immolate to protest actually looks like. merrily Jun 2015 #26

I was going to post one, in color even, but then thought it might clash with someone's sensibilties. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #37

I wasn't planning to get gay married anytime soon ToxMarz Jun 2015 #28

Hand going up here, too! Always willing to support a sincere cause. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #31

Another Texas Baptist safeinOhio Jun 2015 #30

LOL! Are you casting asperagus on his chosen form of baptism? Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #32

I laughed out loud & even snorted! Heh Caretha Jun 2015 #62

My aunt is a Methodist and says that about most Baptists she knows. Jamastiene Jun 2015 #96

Sometimes I wonder if these people really believe the hate they spew. Initech Jun 2015 #33

I'm lazy. Could someone post his address? ChairmanAgnostic Jun 2015 #38

A real pyre might require more hefty hardware--i.e. a flame thrower or blow torch. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #40

Doesn't the EPA have rules against burning shit? Fuddnik Jun 2015 #41

It's SOP for the Army pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #42

Can we set up a gofundme page for buying matches, wood and a stake? dballance Jun 2015 #43

Don't know why he so ready to burn - he's already made an ash of himself. marble falls Jun 2015 #45

You, bad...! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #48

Anybody remember Orel Roberts and the prayer tower? Skidmore Jun 2015 #46

And the fifty foot Jesus in cowboy boots? Or Orel's evil twin, Anal?... marble falls Jun 2015 #51

An empty threat by an empty suit. douggg Jun 2015 #47

And saying he's "willing" is not exactly promising or stepping up to volunteer pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #52

I'd be willing to piss on him to put him out, but I'm a bit dehydrated right now Thor_MN Jun 2015 #50

Sounds like he is warming up to the idea. n/t jtuck004 Jun 2015 #55

:) pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #56

Now that's Funny! n/t jtuck004 Jun 2015 #60

OMG!!! RKP5637 Jun 2015 #155

I won't get in his way...carry on! nt City Lights Jun 2015 #58

Proves that Snake-oil sellers Thespian2 Jun 2015 #59

He looks more like a guy that runs home from the beach after 5 minutes because he is getting world wide wally Jun 2015 #63

This is a case of 'The spirit is willing but the flush is weak' pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #64

All smoke but no pyre... Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #66

Talk is cheap, mindem Jun 2015 #65

I'd settle for him holding his hand over an open flame.to support his convictions sarge43 Jun 2015 #67

I don't know what Rick is willing to do. Probably he is "willing" to be overpowered NCjack Jun 2015 #68

Another right-wing jerkoff who's nothing but talk. Paladin Jun 2015 #70

Riiight! MrScorpio Jun 2015 #71

Most of us have interpreted his statement as an offer to self-immolate in the Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #76

The time to hesitate is through... pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #77

And he does it again...LOL! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #80

No problem asshole. 99Forever Jun 2015 #73

If he were serious, he wouldn't be talking about it- he'd be doing it. notadmblnd Jun 2015 #74

Far be it from me to stop a man so determined in his beliefs. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #75

RW Texas A-holes tend to be that way. Remember 'All Hat and No Cattle'? Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #78

I don't want to think I am a sadists....................... turbinetree Jun 2015 #79

My Dad used to use the expression: "Shit or get off the pot..." Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #82

I truly believe that he is so exteme ................... turbinetree Jun 2015 #148

A sacrificial pyre in front of the Capitol or the Supreme Court Building? Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #149

Oh Ricky, c'mon just admit it. roamer65 Jun 2015 #81

Probably truer that we know! LOL! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #83

Scarborough's Theology Tainted With The Stench Of Right-Wing Christer-anity Vogon_Glory Jun 2015 #84

Now, THERE's a scriptural injunction they most likely skip right over. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #85

To Continue, Matthew Chapter 7, Verse 16 Vogon_Glory Jun 2015 #92

New show on Fox news? "Mourning Rick" Scarborough GreatCaesarsGhost Jun 2015 #87

No, you didn't...oh yes, you did! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #88

By the time you're done posting that... pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #90

It IS pilling up on the pyre! LOL! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #91

Yeah right damnedifIknow Jun 2015 #89

Extremism can be demonstrated in many ways liberal N proud Jun 2015 #93

go for it, rick spanone Jun 2015 #95

No, he's not. Orsino Jun 2015 #98

Yeah, right. Can't steal money from gullible morons if you're dead. Marr Jun 2015 #99

Rick's goin' out in style! LOL! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #100

St. Louis Style or Kansas City Style? pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #101

The inimitable RW style. Rick be stylin' for his racist homies. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #102

I'll bring the gasoline! backscatter712 Jun 2015 #104

Hot dogs, need hot dogs. (and some buns, natch) Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #107

! Teamster Jeff Jun 2015 #105

Here's another option... Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #110

I fully support him. I think we should allow him to exercise Takket Jun 2015 #106

That First Amendment is sacred, as Rick would be the first to tell you. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #108

I love it when the left and right wings Takket Jun 2015 #113

Luke 4:12 (KJV) - Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2015 #109

May the Lord smite thee down! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #116

"May the fleas of a thousand camels organize a jazz festival in your shorts." pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #123

Was that a real Carnac creation, or did you make it up? LOL! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #125

It's not mine pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #156

Is he talking about a Buddhist-style self-immolation? Coventina Jun 2015 #111

I believe that's the general consensus, yes. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #117

Waste of wood, and oxygen. bluesbassman Jun 2015 #112

What we have here... pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #114

Pinboy, you'd better stop this! This thread is loading slowly enough as it is. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #118

Oh wow, the True Death? DawgHouse Jun 2015 #115

Is this what you're referencing? Very appropriate for a RW blood sucker, if so. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #121

Yes DawgHouse Jun 2015 #150

I think he should go for it Marrah_G Jun 2015 #119

so he'll be a flaming ANTI-homosexual yurbud Jun 2015 #120

You also get the paddle... Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #122

Despite claims of persecution of Christians treestar Jun 2015 #124

The ultimate irony: RoverSuswade Jun 2015 #127

whats he waiting for. WDIM Jun 2015 #128

these guys give themselves way too much credit. In reality, they are becoming irrelevant yurbud Jun 2015 #129

Th�ch Quang Duc sacrificed his own life to bring attention to Jake Stern Jun 2015 #130

Agree, the homophobic cretin deserves no such dignity. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #131

Fundies realizing that their message isn't being adopted wholesale Sheepshank Jun 2015 #132

I don't believe it, I think he is a craven coward and would go running away like a chickeshit Rex Jun 2015 #133

I like s'mores. nt xmas74 Jun 2015 #134

Will this make him a Friar? GreatCaesarsGhost Jun 2015 #135

A well-roasted one. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #136

I have a lighter Politicalboi Jun 2015 #137

I will bring the beer and some brats. hifiguy Jun 2015 #139

Somebody's already covered the s'mores up thread. Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #144

Good to know. hifiguy Jun 2015 #147

The only hot air near him will be coming out of his own big mouth. n/t pnwmom Jun 2015 #140

Fine with me! smirkymonkey Jun 2015 #143

I doubt it will work but he's welcome to try. bluedigger Jun 2015 #145

Great! Hope it's on TV! Can we bring marshmallows? n/t RKP5637 Jun 2015 #151

I just proposed to halle Barry in an email gwheezie Jun 2015 #152

It's a deal. AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #153

Got a match? nt valerief Jun 2015 #154

I've got some fava beans and a nice Chianti. GoneOffShore Jun 2015 #158

Scarborough is only willing to say he's willing to be burned to death struggle4progress Jun 2015 #159

As mentioned upthread... pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #160

Gives a whole new meaning to the Bonfire of Vanity pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #161

Kaboom, and he fires off another one liner! LOL! Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #162

Good luck to Barry McGuire's lawsuit over the pastor's new CD, 'Eve of Combustion' pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #163

... Surya Gayatri Jun 2015 #164

Please proceed pastor. There is no time to waste. onecaliberal Jun 2015 #165

Sure He Is ProfessorGAC Jun 2015 #166

Who's got the lighter fluid? n/t durablend Jun 2015 #167

Hopefully more right-wing loonies will follow his example! B Calm Jun 2015 #168

Sweat of him to offer Betty Karlson Jun 2015 #169

notice how these clowns love mics in their faces ? olddots Jun 2015 #170

Here ya go, Ricky... SoCalDem Jun 2015 #171