Has Pat Robertson lost the last of his credibility by endorsing an abortionist candidate like Rudy?

Question

Disgusting... I'd never vote for an Abortionist, regardless of what he called himself.

Answer 1

I'm sorry, I couldn't stop laughing. When you put Pat Robertson and credibility in the same sentence, I just crack up, and I am a lifelong Republican.

Answer 2

If anything, it points out the hypocrisy of both Robertson AND Rudy. For example... during one of the debates, Ron Paul pointed out that a long history of US policies in the Middle East may have led to 9/11. Rudy was absolutely outraged, demanding that Ron Paul retract his statement.
http://tpmelectioncentral.com/2007/11/flashback_rudy_attacked_ron_paul_for_blaming_america_for_911.php

Funny thing... Pat Robertson frequent proclaimed "America DESERVED 9/11", that it was God's way of punishing us for our sins," specifically homosexuality.
http://tpmelectioncentral.com/2007/11/video_of_robertson_agreeing_that_america_deserved_911.php

Rudy is pro-gay rights, as well as pro-choice. So who's the bigger hypocrite? Robertson for endorsing Rudy? Or Rudy for running with Robertson's endorsement?

BTW... I do think Rudy is a sleaze, but just because he's pro-choice does not mean he's an abortionist. Not all who are pro-choice go around performing abortions, they do not even restrict the rights or impose their will on others by dragging pregnant women into clinics to perform unwanted abortions.

Answer 3

This actually isn't surprising, because back in 2001, Pat Robertson actually condoned forced abortions in China. Here's what he had to say:

"I don't agree with it. But at the same time, they've got 1.2 billion people, and they don't know what to do. If every family over there was allowed to have three or four children, the population would be completely unsustainable...I think that right now they're doing what they have to do. I don't agree with the forced abortion, but I don't think the United States needs to interfere with what they're doing internally in this regard."

Wow! He doesn't condone the legalization of abortion here at home, yet he condones FORCED abortions in China! Not only that, but he doesn't think that the US should meddle in China's affairs, but he thinks we should meddle in Venezuela's affairs to the point of having Chavez assassinated! Pat Robertson clearly has a lack of integrity and feels free to pick and choose whatever policies are convenient to him.

Answer 4

Wonder how Pat Robertson will react when Rudy picks Larry Craig as his vice president?

Answer 5

In my view, not really, since it's Rudy Giuliani vs a Democrat who likely holds the same beliefs on that topic as does Rudy Giuliani.

In some cases, people would tend to say the choice can be between two proverbial evils (lesser of two evils) vs two proverbial, pure as snow goods (better of two goods).

Answer 6

Pat Robertson is a Loon.

He doesn't represent the religious right.

Answer 7

What exactly is an "abortionist"?
Before 8 weeks, it isn't even a fetus
If men got pregnant, abortion clinics would be drive through and offer beer and ESPN in the surgery room
I suppose you support 12 year old rape victims having to carry and deliver their rapists baby, warping their body and their heart
People have a right to decide how many children they can have, even if an accident happens.
MEN have NOTHING to do with this discussion
The GOVERNMENT has NO PART in an intimate, personal, difficult decision like this, and no part telling anyone what to do with their body. Stick to collecting taxes.
Why would you be more concerned with a clump of cells than a LIVING breathing WOMAN? Isn't that a little... off?

Answer 8

Pat Robertson lost credibility a long time ago.

Answer 9

Did he ever have any to lose? This is the man who said America deserved 9/11. Why is anyone even still listening to him?

Answer 10

if you think Pat Robertson ever had credibility, you've never watched the 700 club -- what Pat Robertson has ALWAYS had is a flock ready to be fleeced