Obama will not use traditional phrase, "so help me God" while being sworn in [place your bets]

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[syriacus]

The Constitution does not require the use of the phrase, "so help me God" as a person is sworn in as President.

George Washington added the phrase, and every succeeding President has used it.

Obama, who likes change, might not use the phrase.

[TommyDale]

If he did use the phrase “So help me God” he may be struck dead. That would be the ultimate heresy.

[CJ Wolf]

OMG I’m president! LOL

[syriacus]

Actually, it is my impression of Obama that he is an agnostic. Why else would he allow people to refer to himself as the One, and the Messiah?

Very good question.

No sane Christian would let people call him "messiah."

A sane Christian would say, "I know you only mean to be kind, but please stop. I believe that there is only one Messiah, Jesus Christ."

[CodeToad]

Allah Akbar!

[syriacus]

We need God’s help with him in office..So help us GOD!!

Yes.

[GOP_Thug_Mom]

I was fixin’ to post that, but checked to see if someone beat me. lol!!!!!

[Cyclone59]

Wouldn’t it really be “so help me, Dad”

[jersey117]

I’ll have to find out second hand because I won’t be watching.

[Responsibility2nd]

What are the odds he will swear on this....

[InvisibleChurch]

he’ll use it so people will say he’s not such a bad guy after all ... did clinton mean it?

[rollo tomasi]

How much is “So help me Gaia” trading for?

[Churchillspirit]

I've seen every inauguration since Reagan 2, but won't be watching this one.

Haven't watched any news since Nov.4th.

The Indonesian can swear on a copy of Playboy for all I care.

[aWolverine]

I've seen every inauguration since Reagan 2, but won't be watching this one.

Yeah, but you've never seen the coronation of a coup leader before.

[hoe_cake]

““So help me, Me.”

OK, enough talk about me. Let me hear what YOU have to say about ME.

[syriacus]

“So help me, Me.”

That's what he'll probably be thinking.

Obama's manner of speaking is very self-reVerential.

He has said:

I think I have an ongoing conversation with God.
I think throughout the day, I’m constantly asking myself questions about what I’m doing, why am I doing it.

and

[Sin is being] out of alignment with my values.

[HappyinAZ]

he’ll vote “present”

[pissant]

Let’s see that he is booted before given the chance.

[syriacus]

How much is “So help me Gaia” trading for?

Great question. Al Gore or Ira Einhorn might want to get in on the action.

[Terry Mross]

Allah Akbar! Praise be to Allah!

[MWestMom]

Only if I’m promised a direct lightening hit on him after he says it.