Rep. Rangel On Debt Ceiling: ‘Do The Right Thing’ And Follow What Jesus Would Do

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by Matt Schneider | 9:24 am, July 13th, 2011

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Democratic Congressman Charlie Rangel appeared with Judge Andrew Napolitano last night on Fox Business to explain some of his recent comments where he wondered “what would Jesus do” about the current debt crisis? Rangel explained that clergy of all faith should weigh in on the moral question, and predicted that all would say “do the right thing” and raise the debt ceiling.

The Judge wondered about Wrangel’s use of Jesus, “is this an honest inquiry or this a political ploy?” Yet Wrangel didn’t back down, insisting that “both sides have dug into positions that politically they can’t get out of by 2012.” Therefore, he thought it necessary for everyone to take a step back and realize what is “right.”

Wrangel’s apparent request for divine intervention was evidence to the Judge that things have become so partisan and possibly hopeless in Washington. And Wrangel responded, “there’s nothing wrong with praying.” The need for prayer was a point of agreement for Wrangel and the Judge. Yet whether it was moral for the present generation to borrow from future generations and kick the debt down the road, was something not even prayer seemed to be able to resolve between the two men. The Judge suggested such a lack of fiscal responsibility lacked morality, while Wrangel said “you bet your life” it’s moral to do whatever it takes now to pay off the debt we already incurred.

Watch the clip from Fox Business below:

Charlie Rangel, Debt Ceiling, Jesus, Judge Napolitano

http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

When the left-wing lying dems like Rangle pay their taxes then they can talk about raising taxes on others.
Just4thefax

Fact: Correct Jesus wouldn’t steal money in extra taxes from the rich. Go back to 2008 spending levels and it will self correct itself!
perceptorii

Fundamentalism is TOTALLY AWESOME when we’re the ones making Jesus say what we want Him to.
gefforyk

Dems wanting to give Jesus a seat at the political table.. that is irony. Part of the progressive push to politicize chruches.. if you can’t kill religion make it work for you…
Azarkhan

Hey Charlie, Jesus said render to Caesar what is Caesar’s. In other words old fool, pay your taxes.
Just my Opinion

I would just be happy if this old crook Rangel would clear his throat.
The Lantern of Truth

Dingell/Rangel 2012 – 97 years total experience in Congress .

They must be super lawmakers !
Yukon Jack

Has this despicable tax cheat forgotten about the separation of church and state?
2012freedom

Rangel trying to preach about was is the “right thing to do” is friggin’ hilarious.
timzank

2012freedom said:
Rangel trying to preach about was is the “right thing to do” is friggin’ hilarious.

Democrats are immune to irony I swear. It’s frickin’ comical.
Penguin60

I wonder how that argument worked for abortion?……nevermind.
White Ninja

I think Jesus would tell everyone to stop washing their hands of being charitable in the name of paying taxes and start taking care of your own parents, your own neighbors and the poor. Jesus was all about individual conversion and good works. I’m willing to bet he would get rid of entitlements but charge the citizens with picking up the slack for those who really need it. Fine by me. Let’s do what Jesus would do.
Harry Flashman

Since Rangel is so concerned about what Jesus would do I would suggest he needs to think about the day when he stands before Him. Jesus will look at him and turn away, saying, “I don’t know him.”

The Man has little tolerance for lying hypocrites. Check scripture.
Thelonious Funk

Jesus would need to raise the ceiling because he can float.
http://constitutionallibertarian.co.cc DavidKramer

Hmmm, even in the years of serfdom, the king would only steal 1/3 of the serf’s production.

The Democrat/Communists want 3/4 of our production.

Hmmmm, Rangel is right, let us go back to what Jesus would say.

“Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s”

So, if we go by what Jesus said or the Church states, 10% tithe to the church and the equivalent amount to government should be a good amount.

Since the leftists do not like the Church component, we will give the entire amount to the government. 20%.

Since sales taxation, licensing, registration, and other incidental taxes cover that 20% pretty easily, federal, state and local income taxes can be phased out. Also the medicare and social security taxation.

Thanks Rangel, you are right!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Barbara-Goodman/541880957 Barbara Goodman

how about checking and editing the subject’s name spelling before going to press.
illusive man

Rangel should be in jail.
Dem4Ever

What would Jesus do?…Hmmm…as I recall Jesus scrificed himself for the good of others. Charlie…are you and your fellow Democrats volunteering?
Jim213

I want everyone to know that what is good for General Motors is good for AMERICA ! So lets file for bankruptcy and default on our loans. We have the strongest military so who is going to try and come to get it !!!! It worked for GM and Chrysler so it should work for the United States.
X-3

Azarkhan said:
Hey Charlie, Jesus said render to Caesar what is Caesar’s. In other words old fool, pay your taxes.

You stole my thunder–WAY TO GO!
X-3

Barbara Goodman said:
And Wrangel

“And Wrangel”

Good catch but it might have been more of a “descriptor” than we imagine. A Freudian slip? Maybe, but I think it was more like Jungian pantyhose.