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Bloomberg on his liberal advocacy: ‘I’ve earned my place in heaven — it’s not even close’
The Daily Caller ^ | 4-15-2014 | Jamie Weinstein

Posted on 04/16/2014 4:05:42 AM PDT by servo1969

Say what you will about former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but don’t you dare accuse of him of being modest.

The New York Times reported Tuesday that Bloomberg plans to spend $50 million of his estimated $31 billion fortune this year to combat the National Rifle Association. Speaking of his advocacy of liberal causes like gun-control and preventing New Yorkers from enjoying “Big Gulp” sodas, Bloomberg told the Times, reportedly with a grin, “I am telling you if there is a God, when I get to heaven I’m not stopping to be interviewed.”

“I am heading straight in,” he went on. “I have earned my place in heaven. It’s not even close.”

In pursuing his self-professed heavenly mission to fight gun rights, Bloomberg says he plans to be ruthless in opposing politicians who refuse to fall in line on the issue.

“They say, ‘We don’t care. We’re going to go after you,’ ” he told the Times, speaking of the NRA. “ ‘If you don’t vote with us we’re going to go after your kids and your grandkids and your great-grandkids. And we’re never going to stop.”

“We’ve got to make them afraid of us,” he reasoned.

But as the Times notes, “Mr. Bloomberg has already spent millions of dollars trying to persuade members of Congress to support enhanced background check laws with virtually nothing to show for it.”

The $50 million dollar commitment, however, takes his anti-gun advocacy to the next level. As a comparison, the Times reports that the NRA spent less than half as much on its gun rights advocacy last year.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2014/04/15/bloomberg-on-his-liberal-advocacy-ive-earned-my-place-in-heaven-its-not-even-close/#ixzz2z2vokBC7


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: banglist; bloomberg; guncontrol; nra
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Of all the sins the gods despise the greatest is hubris.
He might as well stand on hill in a lightning storm wearing copper armor and shout, "All gods are bastards!"
1 posted on 04/16/2014 4:05:42 AM PDT by servo1969
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To: servo1969

Is he in for a big surprise!


2 posted on 04/16/2014 4:08:22 AM PDT by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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To: servo1969

Good grief, HEAVEN CANNOT be EARNED!


3 posted on 04/16/2014 4:08:23 AM PDT by Biggirl (“Go, do not be afraid, and serve”-Pope Francis)
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To: servo1969

“We’ve got to make them afraid of us.”

I will never be afraid of you, Mikey.


4 posted on 04/16/2014 4:08:52 AM PDT by Tulane
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To: servo1969
“I am telling you if there is a God, when I get to heaven I’m not stopping to be interviewed.”

Well, he's got that right! If you aren't certain about the first part of your statement, then the second part is true. It's just not going to be the outcome you expect.

Kind of like Monopoly. Do Not Pass Go. Do not collect $200.

5 posted on 04/16/2014 4:15:14 AM PDT by cincinnati65
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To: servo1969

Pardon my ignorance of Judaism, but is he being a bit heretical or is he just trying to speak to the simple people in a term they might understand?


6 posted on 04/16/2014 4:17:02 AM PDT by junta ("Peace is a racket", testimony from crime boss Barrack Hussein Obama.)
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To: servo1969

Hey Mikey,

You don’t go to heaven if you don’t believe with all your heart, mind, and soul.

To quote you, “If there is a god....”

It is said that there are no atheists in hell. That’s true....lots of FORMER atheists, but once they meet God at the judgement they then believe.


7 posted on 04/16/2014 4:18:43 AM PDT by fredhead (Join the Navy and see the world.....77% of which is covered in water.)
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To: servo1969

Hmmm... quite a Christian statement.

Does he believe in Christmas too?


8 posted on 04/16/2014 4:20:36 AM PDT by bert ((K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... History is a process, not an event)
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To: servo1969

Earned his place has he? What religion is that?


9 posted on 04/16/2014 4:22:43 AM PDT by wastoute (Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)
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To: bert

This Malden MA boy is living proof that Massholes proliferate the nation like a fungus. Inflicting their disease wherever they go.


10 posted on 04/16/2014 4:25:53 AM PDT by acapesket
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To: servo1969

Sorry, Bloomers. You and your bored billionaire antics don’t earn you a spot in heaven.


11 posted on 04/16/2014 4:26:32 AM PDT by jughandle ( "We have the right to debate and disagree with any administration!" -HRColl)
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To: servo1969
If Mother Teressa can't earn a place then how does that idiot think he can buy his way in.
HINT: Nobody can earn a plce it is a gift from GOD.
He is in for a big surprise. . . .BIG SURPRISE! ! ! ! !
12 posted on 04/16/2014 4:28:12 AM PDT by DeaconRed (Deodorant and Common sense. The ones who need it most don't use it. . . . . I hate 0 more than U do)
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To: DeaconRed
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle then for a Rich person to get into Heaven.
In that case I easily qualify. Thanks to ZERO. . .
13 posted on 04/16/2014 4:29:54 AM PDT by DeaconRed (Deodorant and Common sense. The ones who need it most don't use it. . . . . I hate 0 more than U do)
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To: servo1969
“I am telling you if there is a God, when I get to heaven I’m not stopping to be interviewed.”

If Nanny Bloomberg had made the statement as follows, ' “I am telling you if there is Allah, when I get to Mecca I’m not stopping to be interviewed.”, he would bu ducking shoes, hiring security for all the death threats, apologizing profusely and facing a litany of admonishment from the political class - but because his insults deal with Christianity and Christians, crickets.

God shall not be mocked. The lake of fire is ready and waiting for you, Nanny....jump right in.

14 posted on 04/16/2014 4:30:52 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: cincinnati65

“I am telling you if there is a God, when I get to heaven I’m not stopping to be interviewed.”

Hey Bloomie, its not an interview. God already knows everything about you.

The ego of these people who think the creator, the Alpha and the Omega, is dependent upon their opinion.


15 posted on 04/16/2014 4:33:42 AM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: servo1969

God will have the last Word.


16 posted on 04/16/2014 4:36:38 AM PDT by b4its2late (A Progressive is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: Biggirl
“HEAVEN CANNOT be EARNED!”

We believe that, but maybe Bloomberg believes he can buy his way in. Hell, he has bought his way into everything else he wants.

17 posted on 04/16/2014 4:37:17 AM PDT by Tupelo (I feel more like Philip Nolan every day)
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To: servo1969

Uber arrogance on display. Mikey, I gotta remind you that God is not mocked. You be playing with fire, no pun intended.


18 posted on 04/16/2014 4:37:48 AM PDT by upchuck (Support ABLE, the Anybody But Lindsey Effort. Yes, we are the ABLE!!)
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To: servo1969

Proverbs 16:18 much?


19 posted on 04/16/2014 4:39:28 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: servo1969

You’re right Bloomy....It’s not even close....

Read Luke 16:19-31. You’ll be exactly where that rich man is. Not only do you think you can just earn your way in—you actually still question if there is a “god”.
You’re a clown and a fool....

Still...I pray for fools like you.

These may help :)
John 14:6
John 6:29
Romans 10:9-10


20 posted on 04/16/2014 4:40:04 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
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