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SALT LAKE CITY — One of the most powerful elected officials in the country the past eight years received recognition Friday from a Mormon lawyers' group for his decades of service in government and for the LDS Church.

The J. Reuben Clark Law Society gave now-retired U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nevada, the Distinguished Public Service Award at its annual fireside in the LDS Conference Center.
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You have to absolutely be kidding me???

Sort of reminded me of this...

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Just for his promotion of the right to murder your offspring should tell you something...

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Harry Reid is disgusting

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I would classify Reid as a modern day Gadianton and part of a secret combination. How does this thoroughly corrupt, phony Saint remain in good standing with the church???

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This is a good example which shows having a Phd doesnt mean you know what is going on.

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I do not morally agree with Harry Reid. But he spent his time defending the agency of others. Choices that I am morally opposed to...as much as I am against , abortions, gay marriage, gun control, drug legalization, etc. The scriptures state that there must be an opposition in all things. If we had no opposition...and we had it morally our way all over the world. Wouldn't free agency be dead? Wouldn't that thwart father's plan? Having said that... I don't understand why the church or its leaders promote neutrality politically. Why can't the church take a hard stance politcally on moral issues. The Christians do it...I feel there is lots of corruption in both parties. Maybe thats why. Maybe we get blinded by thinking in absolutes. Evil is paraded as absolutes by each political party media source. Converts to each party judge the other harshly and division occurs. Judge not lest you be judged is what Christ says. We can make our own self judgement through what we personally view is right. But the moment we judge others we have fallen into a personal trap. A trap Christ has warned us about.

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He deserves an award too:

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True, his character appears to represent Satan during the creation, but hey, he ain't all bad.

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Reid: No group is harder on me than fellow Mormons

Harry Reid didn't begin life as a Mormon, and some fellow Latter-day Saints today still don't believe the outspoken liberal could be one of them.

Yet the just-retired five-term senator from Nevada became that body's Democratic leader and the highest-ranking elected Mormon in the nation's history.


The scrappy 77-year-old, who fought his way to the top of the political heap from a tiny prostitute-ridden Nevada town, is used to slings and arrows from every side. Still, the blows from pew sitters in his own faith sometimes find a more tender mark.

From the day in 1960, when Reid and his wife, Landra, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, until now, the couple have been fully involved, temple-going members. Both have served in various church positions and have watched all five of their children marry in an LDS temple.

It all started in Searchlight, with 13 brothels but fewer than 2,000 residents and no church or worship services.

"I had no religion," Reid recalls. "Zero."

His birthplace also had no secondary education so, as a high school sophomore, Reid moved to Henderson, Nev., where he met his future bride, who was the only child of Orthodox Jewish parents.

Reid's friend persuaded the newcomer to take early-morning LDS seminary, where the instructor also taught Spanish in the school and was the local Mormon bishop. He soon became Reid's mentor and friend, the former senator explains, "a wonderful, wonderful man."

Landra's parents were against their daughter's beau, so a few years later, they eloped — and that helpful seminary teacher/LDS bishop performed the wedding in a Mormon chapel.

The couple moved to Utah State University for Reid to complete his undergraduate education and Landra ("who always did better in school than I did") worked to support him.

There, they met a couple of local (not full-time) Mormon missionaries and ended up — without any dramatic mystical experience — joining the Utah-based faith.

"The two missionaries were very, very nice to us," Reid says. "They were such good men, tried so hard to make us happy, so we did it. It was good for us."

On Friday night, more than 50 years later, Reid received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, a professional association of Mormon attorneys, law students, judges and law professors with more than 20,000 members in 200 chapters in the U.S., Canada and other countries.

The honor sent a clear signal that no matter how many Latter-day Saints disagree with his politics, the faith's higher-ups embrace him as one of their own.

The following interview about the intersection of his faith and politics took place just days before Friday's ceremony. It has been edited for clarity and length.

Did you always have a Book of Mormon [the signature scripture of the LDS Church] in your Senate office?

Yep. Always.

Did you ever give one to fellow Congress members?

A couple of years ago, I decided to give one to [Larry Pressler of South Dakota] a Republican senator whom I had served with for 18 years. He was no longer in the U.S. Senate and his politics were different from mine, but we were friends.

Listen to his background: Rhodes scholar, Harvard Law School graduate, Vietnam combat vet who served two different tours of duty, Foreign Service officer, and who overcame a terrible stutter as a kid.

Anyway, without belaboring the point, I just said, "Larry, here's the Book of Mormon. Read it. It may be good for you." He joined the church [in 2015]. He was 74 years old.

I'm not very pushy on my religion. I let other people do what they think is appropriate. But, at times, I felt it was the right thing to do, and it worked out well for Larry. He and I and our wives and some friends went through the Washington [LDS] Temple a month or two ago.

Did your Mormon beliefs ever conflict with your position with the Nevada Gaming Commission in Las Vegas?

Before that, I had been the lieutenant governor and the governor [Mike O'Callaghan, who served from 1971 to 1979] was my high school teacher and mentor. I was such a powerful lieutenant governor because Governor O'Callaghan trusted me. I was in on every meeting. I never asked for anything, so he trusted me. So, in 1974, he said if I would run for lieutenant governor with him and we won, he would resign and I could become governor. But I didn't want to do that, so I ran for the Senate instead. I lost by 524 votes. The governor then appointed me to the Nevada Gaming Commission. I went to my Mormon bishop and told him about the appointment. "I'll tell you what," he said. "If you don't want to take it, tell the governor, I'll take it." That settled that.

Do you remember having to wrestle with any particular ethical dilemma?

No conflicts at all. Originally, if you worked in the gaming business, you could not be a [Mormon church] member in good standing, couldn't get a [temple] recommend, but that changed on or about that time. Now you can do whatever you want — just don't gamble, and I don't gamble. I was very strict with my five children on this point. I had very few rules: no carnival rides, no motorcycles and no gambling.

Have you always been a Democrat?

My mom and dad had not much of a home, but I can remember so clearly my mom had a royal blue pillowcase with gold fringe. On it was written, "We can. We will. We must. Franklin Delano Roosevelt."

My parents were Depression children. They believed in Roosevelt so I was always a Democrat. I have said many times the reason I'm a Democrat is because I'm a Mormon. Those who have criticized me over the years because of my political positions are wrong and I'm right.

How did you convey to your children both your Mormonism and your politics even though most of their peers were probably Republican?

Example is everything. Every one of them — with no exception, and all their spouses — is very progressive. That's the way it is with the Reid entourage. Five children and 19 grandchildren. My son Josh was president of BYU's Young Democrats when he was there.

How were you treated in your various Nevada wards [congregations]? Did you feel criticized for your politics at church?

I've had a lot of opposition in my 50 years in politics, but no group has been more difficult and hard on me than [LDS] church members — sending letters to my bishop saying I shouldn't get a recommend. There came a time in Las Vegas where the church encouraged kids not to go trick or treating for Halloween for fear of violence or crime but to go trunk or treating. One member of the church had in his trunk a picture of Harry Reid and the devil. My children and grandchildren saw them. It was not funny. I've tried to teach my children by example that's not who we are. Even though some people choose to put their politics above the church, that doesn't mean we are going to.

Did it get any better or worse after you went to Washington?

No better — probably worse, because by then I was better known and more of a national figure.

What about members of your D.C. ward?

The ward we're in now, the Chevy Chase ward [in Maryland] now probably has more Democrats than Republicans. It's a wonderful ward — so much diversity, so many people speaking with accents, so many people of color, highly educated.

How did you get along with Mormon Republicans in the government? Was it true that you were once [LDS] home-teaching companions with Randal Quarles, undersecretary of the treasury under George W. Bush?

Yes, absolutely true. I was also in the high priest group leadership with [Republican pollster] Richard Wirthlin. Bob Bennett [the late GOP senator from Utah) was such a great guy. He always stood up for me.

Have you had any faith dilemmas during your time in Democratic leadership, wondering if maybe you didn't fit in this Mormon church?

No. No.

When I first was in D.C., I attended an elders quorum meeting where some really bad stuff was said about blacks. I was so upset I wrote a letter to church headquarters. I got a letter back from [Mormon apostle] Hugh B. Brown, who said the leaders "were terribly disturbed that any priesthood holder would say such things. I have watched [church] President [David O.] McKay pray publicly and privately trying to work through this difficult issue. We have a large congregation or two in Africa [whose participants] do not have the priesthood but are living the gospel better than anyone in the world." I was in politics and always had big support from African-Americans. It was a difficult issue for me. When [church] President [Spencer W.] Kimball announced the revelation on blacks in 1978 [opening the priesthood to all worthy males], I was so happy. Even today, I can't explain how happy I was.

How do you handle it when fellow Mormons say nasty things about you, like that you should not be allowed to speak at an LDS fireside or in an LDS chapel?

I understand the teachings of the church pretty well. That is their problem, not mine.

Why do you think Latter-day Saints are so overwhelmingly conservative and Republican?

It goes back to some past leaders of the church like Ezra Taft Benson [an LDS apostle who served as secretary of agriculture in the Eisenhower administration and was supportive of the ultraconservative John Birch Society]. Also, the abortion issue has been extremely difficult for members to accept. The sad part about that is if church members really understand standards of the church, leaders are totally opposed to abortion except if the life or health of the mother is threatened. That's what it says. [It's a moderate position] but it has been exaggerated by many church members.

Have you ever been chastised by church leaders for your politics?

Nothing even close, not even any intimation or suggestion. Zero. I have not had any meetings with church leaders who were discouraging of me. I'm no fool; I understand they might not be happy with some of my positions. Senator Bob Bennett, for example, was a huge supporter of [2012 Republican presidential nominee and fellow Mormon] Mitt Romney. I wasn't, but that didn't affect our friendship. That's the way it is.

What is your favorite passage of scripture?

Doctrine & Covenants Section 122 means a lot to me, especially the setting. [Mormon founder] Joseph Smith is in Liberty Jail [in Missouri] and had been there a long time. He's complaining, "Why are you letting these people do this to me?" He's told "because it's good for you."

Any plans to serve a Mormon mission now that you're retired?

I don't think my health would permit. I blinded myself two years ago and had an accident and my depth perception and stability are not what I would like. I will follow the lead of the church hierarchy — they work hard every day; that's why they live so long — and get a job. That way, the church will profit because I'll pay my tithing.

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Wow. I don't know which part of all that was the most sickening.

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EmmaLee wrote:Wow. I don't know which part of all that was the most sickening.
Give us your top 3 most sickening contenders! :D

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Col. Flagg wrote:I would classify Reid as a modern day Gadianton and part of a secret combination. How does this thoroughly corrupt, phony Saint remain in good standing with the church???
Birds of a feather...? (see the photo attached to the OP before you get all huffy!)

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Joel wrote:
EmmaLee wrote:Wow. I don't know which part of all that was the most sickening.
Give us your top 3 most sickening contenders! :D
Well, since you asked. Gonna be hard to narrow it down to just 3, though, so I won't. :ymsmug: In no particular order of sickeningness (my comments in blue, and Reid's words italicized) -

"On Friday night, more than 50 years later, Reid received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, a professional association of Mormon attorneys, law students, judges and law professors with more than 20,000 members in 200 chapters in the U.S., Canada and other countries. The honor sent a clear signal that no matter how many Latter-day Saints disagree with his politics, the faith's higher-ups embrace him as one of their own". I know the SL Tribune is exceedingly anti-LDS, but even still, I can't disagree that what they say here is true (because of the obvious) - and if that's the case... :(

"I have said many times the reason I'm a Democrat is because I'm a Mormon. Those who have criticized me over the years because of my political positions are wrong and I'm right." If the Democrat party platform is the same as the Mormon church 'platform', then I'm in the wrong religion. Democrat/socialist = control, anti-freedom, pro-abortion, pro-gay marriage, pro-forcible theft - just to name a very few, all of which are completely contrary to the gospel I believe in.

"Even though some people choose to put their politics above the church, that doesn't mean we are going to." Typical liberal hypocrite. Reid has always put his politics above the church - at least the church I thought I belonged to.

"The ward we're in now, the Chevy Chase ward [in Maryland] now probably has more Democrats than Republicans. It's a wonderful ward — so much diversity, so many people speaking with accents, so many people of color, highly educated." The implication being - a ward that has more Republicans than Democrats isn't 'wonderful', doesn't have 'diversity' (as if 'diversity' in and of itself is a 'good' thing), doesn't have different 'accents' (again, as if that in and of itself is a 'good' thing), doesn't have 'people of color' (rinse and repeat...), and isn't 'highly educated.' Reid is a pompous, arrogant, divisive, bigoted hypocrite, to put it gently.

"Have you had any faith dilemmas during your time in Democratic leadership, wondering if maybe you didn't fit in this Mormon church? No. No." A person has to have an actual conscience before they can have a 'faith dilemma'.

"How do you handle it when fellow Mormons say nasty things about you, like that you should not be allowed to speak at an LDS fireside or in an LDS chapel? I understand the teachings of the church pretty well. That is their problem, not mine." He and I must belong to different churches with very different teachings, is the only conclusion I can come to.

"Why do you think Latter-day Saints are so overwhelmingly conservative and Republican? It goes back to some past leaders of the church like Ezra Taft Benson [an LDS apostle who served as secretary of agriculture in the Eisenhower administration and was supportive of the ultraconservative John Birch Society]. Also, the abortion issue has been extremely difficult for members to accept. The sad part about that is if church members really understand standards of the church, leaders are totally opposed to abortion except if the life or health of the mother is threatened. That's what it says. [It's a moderate position] but it has been exaggerated by many church members." Truly laughable that he thinks most LDS are conservatives BECAUSE of ETB, lol. Just not even worth commenting more on that absurd statement. As to abortion - I personally disagree with the Church's latest stance, as I am against abortion in any/all cases. Even still, Reid's position in Congress (he has the ability to MAKE AND AFFECT LAW, people!!), is NOT the Church's position. Reid wants, and lobbies for, abortion for any/all reasons and no reason at all - AND he wants to, and MAKES LAWS TO, forcibly steal money from the American people to pay for them. So he is, as always, being very disingenuous here, to say the least.

"Have you ever been chastised by church leaders for your politics? Nothing even close, not even any intimation or suggestion. Zero. I have not had any meetings with church leaders who were discouraging of me." And this is the most sickening of all.

"Any plans to serve a Mormon mission now that you're retired? I don't think my health would permit. I blinded myself two years ago and had an accident and my depth perception and stability are not what I would like. I will follow the lead of the church hierarchy — they work hard every day; that's why they live so long — and get a job. That way, the church will profit because I'll pay my tithing." Liar. An 'accident' blinded him - NOT true. His brother beat him up - hit him in the face/eye so hard that he looked like he'd been hit by a truck. His last comment, about the 'church hierarchy' living so long because they work hard every day - and his comment about the church profiting from his tithing, were.... interesting.

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"Those who have criticized me over the years because of my political positions are wrong and I'm right."
W.O.W. I think that says all I need to know.

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EmmaLee wrote: . . . . . . .
"Any plans to serve a Mormon mission now that you're retired? I don't think my health would permit. I blinded myself two years ago and had an accident and my depth perception and stability are not what I would like. I will follow the lead of the church hierarchy — they work hard every day; that's why they live so long — and get a job. That way, the church will profit because I'll pay my tithing.[
/i]"
Liar. An 'accident' blinded him - NOT true. His brother beat him up - hit him in the face/eye so hard that he looked like he'd been hit by a truck. His last comment, about the 'church hierarchy' living so long because they work hard every day - and his comment about the church profiting from his tithing, were.... interesting.

EmmaLee, where do you get this? I would be interested in seeing a citation or source for this information.

One of the most recent and astonishing performances coming from Reid, was where he told an interviewer that the intelligence agencies should lie to Trump, and should withhold pertinent information from him.

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larsenb wrote:
EmmaLee wrote: . . . . . . .
"Any plans to serve a Mormon mission now that you're retired? I don't think my health would permit. I blinded myself two years ago and had an accident and my depth perception and stability are not what I would like. I will follow the lead of the church hierarchy — they work hard every day; that's why they live so long — and get a job. That way, the church will profit because I'll pay my tithing.[
/i]"
Liar. An 'accident' blinded him - NOT true. His brother beat him up - hit him in the face/eye so hard that he looked like he'd been hit by a truck. His last comment, about the 'church hierarchy' living so long because they work hard every day - and his comment about the church profiting from his tithing, were.... interesting.

EmmaLee, where do you get this? I would be interested in seeing a citation or source for this information.

One of the most recent and astonishing performances coming from Reid, was where he told an interviewer that the intelligence agencies should lie to Trump, and should withhold pertinent information from him.


Larsenb, if you google "did Harry Reid have an accident?" you will find articles speculating on why some people believe the "accident" story is fiction.

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Lizzy60 wrote:
larsenb wrote:
EmmaLee wrote: . . . . . . .
"Any plans to serve a Mormon mission now that you're retired? I don't think my health would permit. I blinded myself two years ago and had an accident and my depth perception and stability are not what I would like. I will follow the lead of the church hierarchy — they work hard every day; that's why they live so long — and get a job. That way, the church will profit because I'll pay my tithing.[
/i]"
Liar. An 'accident' blinded him - NOT true. His brother beat him up - hit him in the face/eye so hard that he looked like he'd been hit by a truck. His last comment, about the 'church hierarchy' living so long because they work hard every day - and his comment about the church profiting from his tithing, were.... interesting.

EmmaLee, where do you get this? I would be interested in seeing a citation or source for this information.

One of the most recent and astonishing performances coming from Reid, was where he told an interviewer that the intelligence agencies should lie to Trump, and should withhold pertinent information from him.


Larsenb, if you google "did Harry Reid have an accident?" you will find articles speculating on why some people believe the "accident" story is fiction.


A few months ago, I saw articles suggesting he was beaten up by mafia-type thugs because he had welshed on promises he had made to them. I had not heard the story that his brother cold-cocked him, so was just interested in whether or not EmmaLee had a citation link at her finger tips.

One has to wonder about the back story on this allegation.

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Yes. ^^ Just look up 'Harry Reid brother beating' and you'll get many, many articles. Choose which ones you want to believe. ;)

Here are just a few -

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2015/04 ... ng-police/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government ... -injuries/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2015/04 ... r-assault/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Harry Reid figures he's done all the damage he can do and is retiring.

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EmmaLee wrote:
Joel wrote:
EmmaLee wrote:Wow. I don't know which part of all that was the most sickening.
Give us your top 3 most sickening contenders! :D
Well, since you asked. Gonna be hard to narrow it down to just 3, though, so I won't. :ymsmug: In no particular order of sickeningness (my comments in blue, and Reid's words italicized) -

"On Friday night, more than 50 years later, Reid received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, a professional association of Mormon attorneys, law students, judges and law professors with more than 20,000 members in 200 chapters in the U.S., Canada and other countries. The honor sent a clear signal that no matter how many Latter-day Saints disagree with his politics, the faith's higher-ups embrace him as one of their own". I know the SL Tribune is exceedingly anti-LDS, but even still, I can't disagree that what they say here is true (because of the obvious) - and if that's the case... :(

"I have said many times the reason I'm a Democrat is because I'm a Mormon. Those who have criticized me over the years because of my political positions are wrong and I'm right." If the Democrat party platform is the same as the Mormon church 'platform', then I'm in the wrong religion. Democrat/socialist = control, anti-freedom, pro-abortion, pro-gay marriage, pro-forcible theft - just to name a very few, all of which are completely contrary to the gospel I believe in.

"Even though some people choose to put their politics above the church, that doesn't mean we are going to." Typical liberal hypocrite. Reid has always put his politics above the church - at least the church I thought I belonged to.

"The ward we're in now, the Chevy Chase ward [in Maryland] now probably has more Democrats than Republicans. It's a wonderful ward — so much diversity, so many people speaking with accents, so many people of color, highly educated." The implication being - a ward that has more Republicans than Democrats isn't 'wonderful', doesn't have 'diversity' (as if 'diversity' in and of itself is a 'good' thing), doesn't have different 'accents' (again, as if that in and of itself is a 'good' thing), doesn't have 'people of color' (rinse and repeat...), and isn't 'highly educated.' Reid is a pompous, arrogant, divisive, bigoted hypocrite, to put it gently.

"Have you had any faith dilemmas during your time in Democratic leadership, wondering if maybe you didn't fit in this Mormon church? No. No." A person has to have an actual conscience before they can have a 'faith dilemma'.

"How do you handle it when fellow Mormons say nasty things about you, like that you should not be allowed to speak at an LDS fireside or in an LDS chapel? I understand the teachings of the church pretty well. That is their problem, not mine." He and I must belong to different churches with very different teachings, is the only conclusion I can come to.

"Why do you think Latter-day Saints are so overwhelmingly conservative and Republican? It goes back to some past leaders of the church like Ezra Taft Benson [an LDS apostle who served as secretary of agriculture in the Eisenhower administration and was supportive of the ultraconservative John Birch Society]. Also, the abortion issue has been extremely difficult for members to accept. The sad part about that is if church members really understand standards of the church, leaders are totally opposed to abortion except if the life or health of the mother is threatened. That's what it says. [It's a moderate position] but it has been exaggerated by many church members." Truly laughable that he thinks most LDS are conservatives BECAUSE of ETB, lol. Just not even worth commenting more on that absurd statement. As to abortion - I personally disagree with the Church's latest stance, as I am against abortion in any/all cases. Even still, Reid's position in Congress (he has the ability to MAKE AND AFFECT LAW, people!!), is NOT the Church's position. Reid wants, and lobbies for, abortion for any/all reasons and no reason at all - AND he wants to, and MAKES LAWS TO, forcibly steal money from the American people to pay for them. So he is, as always, being very disingenuous here, to say the least.

"Have you ever been chastised by church leaders for your politics? Nothing even close, not even any intimation or suggestion. Zero. I have not had any meetings with church leaders who were discouraging of me." And this is the most sickening of all.

"Any plans to serve a Mormon mission now that you're retired? I don't think my health would permit. I blinded myself two years ago and had an accident and my depth perception and stability are not what I would like. I will follow the lead of the church hierarchy — they work hard every day; that's why they live so long — and get a job. That way, the church will profit because I'll pay my tithing." Liar. An 'accident' blinded him - NOT true. His brother beat him up - hit him in the face/eye so hard that he looked like he'd been hit by a truck. His last comment, about the 'church hierarchy' living so long because they work hard every day - and his comment about the church profiting from his tithing, were.... interesting.
Sounds bitter. Also sounds like retirement and something other than politics would be good for him too, probably reduce his bitterness a little bit.

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His interview just shows he wears his religion like a coat, take it off , put it on at his convenience. His summation of D&C 122 how very insightful and deep ,belittling of Joseph. D&C 122 is one of my favorite sections, it answered one of the most painful questions of my life. His answers on all fronts seem very shallow to me, the good news is he will have a in-depth interview on where his heart is, as will I.

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As others have pointed out here, Reids service has been nothing but a disservice to our nation, to our United States. Nothing but evil doing.
I'd like to say a word about lawyers, tho'.
Many lawyers are the most dishonest, anti-American, evil characters you will ever encounter, and woe to you if you do encounter them. Hang on to your wallet if you do, as it will be in decided danger with them around.
So to say some lawyers, without regard to what purported religion they may have, have given an award to someone may well simply be honor among thieves, and nothing to pay attention to. That is thieves patting each other on the back for having lied, cheated and stole massive amounts of money.
dc

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David13 wrote:As others have pointed out here, Reids service has been nothing but a disservice to our nation, to our United States. Nothing but evil doing.
I'd like to say a word about lawyers, tho'.
Many lawyers are the most dishonest, anti-American, evil characters you will ever encounter, and woe to you if you do encounter them. Hang on to your wallet if you do, as it will be in decided danger with them around.
So to say some lawyers, without regard to what purported religion they may have, have given an award to someone may well simply be honor among thieves, and nothing to pay attention to. That is thieves patting each other on the back for having lied, cheated and stole massive amounts of money.
dc
I agree with what you have said here about lawyers, but in this case, the man presenting Dirty Harry with the award is an Emiritus General Authority, and the article full of praise for Reid is found in the LDS Church-owned newspaper. This goes above lawyers complimenting another lawyer. This has the imprimatur of LDS leaders' approval written all over it.

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Wondering why they didn't give Steven Jones an honorary award for his ferreting out the truth in finding nano-thermite in the 911 dust? The truth movement has brought about an awaking in our country and is probably one of the major factors that is saving our country from the current day globalist Gadianton robbers of our day.

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What's the difference between a dead lawyer in the road and a dead skunk?

The skunk has skid marks in front of it. :p

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larsenb wrote:
EmmaLee wrote: . . . . . . .
"Any plans to serve a Mormon mission now that you're retired? I don't think my health would permit. I blinded myself two years ago and had an accident and my depth perception and stability are not what I would like. I will follow the lead of the church hierarchy — they work hard every day; that's why they live so long — and get a job. That way, the church will profit because I'll pay my tithing.[
/i]"
Liar. An 'accident' blinded him - NOT true. His brother beat him up - hit him in the face/eye so hard that he looked like he'd been hit by a truck. His last comment, about the 'church hierarchy' living so long because they work hard every day - and his comment about the church profiting from his tithing, were.... interesting.

EmmaLee, where do you get this? I would be interested in seeing a citation or source for this information.

One of the most recent and astonishing performances coming from Reid, was where he told an interviewer that the intelligence agencies should lie to Trump, and should withhold pertinent information from him.


LOL. What happened to loving even an enemy? Plus, wanting treason because your side didn't win isn't wholesome or a good way to represent the church either.

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