Elmer Gantry Gone Orange?

[Evangelicalhumanist]

So, how low can this guy go? Now, the great real estate mogul is hawking Bibles? This guy, who couldn't even name a bit of the Bible that he particularly liked, has turned his grift towards selling a Bible that he says is "endorsed by me." And so glad it contains the text of the Constitution -- you know, that document that Trump wants to tear up.

Donald Trump is selling $60 Bibles as he seeks funds for campaign, legal bills

"Let’s make America pray again," the former president said.

www.usatoday.com

WASHINGTON – While seeking money to finance his campaign and pay his legal bills, Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday began hawking a unique product: the Bible.​

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Posting a sales video on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: "Happy Holy Week! Let’s Make America Pray Again. As we lead into Good Friday and Easter, I encourage you to get a copy of the God Bless The USA Bible."​

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Trump's partner in this venture is musician Lee Greenwood, whose anthem "God Bless The USA" opens Trump's political rallies.​

The God Bless The USA Bible – at $59.99 – includes the U.S. Constitution, the amendments that make up the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Pledge of Allegiance and a "handwritten chorus" to "God Bless The USA."​

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

Or are we, in fact, watching the last, desperate flailings of a man who know's he's beaten but can't accept the end with grace?

 

[Stevicus]

So, how low can this guy go? Now, the great real estate mogul is hawking Bibles? This guy, who couldn't even name a bit of the Bible that he particularly liked, has turned his grift towards selling a Bible that he says is "endorsed by me." And so glad it contains the text of the Constitution -- you know, that document that Trump wants to tear up.

Donald Trump is selling $60 Bibles as he seeks funds for campaign, legal bills

"Let’s make America pray again," the former president said.

www.usatoday.com

WASHINGTON – While seeking money to finance his campaign and pay his legal bills, Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday began hawking a unique product: the Bible.​

​

Posting a sales video on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: "Happy Holy Week! Let’s Make America Pray Again. As we lead into Good Friday and Easter, I encourage you to get a copy of the God Bless The USA Bible."​

​

Trump's partner in this venture is musician Lee Greenwood, whose anthem "God Bless The USA" opens Trump's political rallies.​

The God Bless The USA Bible – at $59.99 – includes the U.S. Constitution, the amendments that make up the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Pledge of Allegiance and a "handwritten chorus" to "God Bless The USA."​

Centuries from now, people will refer to the President Trump Version of the Bible much like people refer to the King James Version today. It can be interspersed with casual references to God blessing America - and they could probably throw in stories like George Washington and the Cherry Tree and things like that.

 

[Revoltingest]

Now I know what to get @sun rise for Xmas.
This is even better than Trumpy Bear or
those ugly *** shoes.

 

[Stevicus]

I guess he could also sell Trump The Game, which retails for $120 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Trump-MTB4915-the-Game/dp/B000G1OITC/ref=pd_bxgy_img_d_sccl_1/136-0869790-8970550?pd_rd_w=2QbRu&content-id=amzn1.sym.5aba8b54-fe4d-49b5-a32b-6c719def30fa&pf_rd_p=5aba8b54-fe4d-49b5-a32b-6c719def30fa&pf_rd_r=NGHMRKPBJDNS1D2CXA9F&pd_rd_wg=cKiLL&pd_rd_r=582bfeba-e382-4133-a73e-44287aeab014&pd_rd_i=B000G1OITC&psc=1

That tag line sums it up right there: "It's not whether you win or lose, but whether you win!"

 

[F1fan]

Adultery is no longer a sin, nor is lying. Awesome updates.

 

[fantome profane]

Centuries from now, people will refer to the President Trump Version of the Bible much like people refer to the King James Version today.

I think they might be making other comparisons.

 

[Soandso]

This is just his latest grift, and there's a sucker born every minute to help fund the next one coming after this one

 

[PureX]

 

[Revoltingest]

Spoiler: Better, but with profanity

 

[Callisto]

 

[Soandso]

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As far as grifts go, this one is actually really smart. Just copy and paste the king James version of the Bible and Americas founding documents and charge a grossly inflated price that's not so grossly inflated that it's not affordable for the average MAGA person. No effort involved outside of a letter on the first few pages, and voila

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

As far as grifts go, this one is actually really smart. Just copy and paste the king James version of the Bible and Americas founding documents and charge a grossly inflated price that's not so grossly inflated that it's not affordable for the average MAGA person. No effort involved outside of a letter on the first few pages, and voila

And also smart enough to know that there are lots of people stupid enough to fall for it.

 

[Unfettered]

Now, the great real estate mogul is hawking Bibles? This guy, who couldn't even name a bit of the Bible that he particularly liked, has turned his grift towards selling a Bible that he says is "endorsed by me."

He wants to sell books? Why get inflamed about that?

 

[Twilight Hue]

Look on the bright side.

He's not hawking apocalyptic food buckets like Jim Bakker.

Eww...

 

[Guitar's Cry]

He wants to sell books? Why get inflamed about that?

As a Christian, it doesn't bother you that Donald Trump is trying to profit off of the Bible?

For me, it's another example of him using religion for selfish purposes. Also, the Bìble includes a copy of the Constitution and other things like the Pledge of Allegiance. This is another example of the MAGA movement being rooted in Christian Nationalism.

 

[Revoltingest]

Look on the bright side.

He's not hawking apocalyptic food buckets like Jim Bakker.

......yet.

 

[Unfettered]

As a Christian, it doesn't bother you that Donald Trump is trying to profit off of the Bible?

No.

For me, it's another example of him using religion for selfish purposes. Also, the Bìble includes a copy of the Constitution and other things like the Pledge of Allegiance. This is another example of the MAGA movement being rooted in Christian Nationalism.

I can see why someone fearful of the CN movement would be bothered by the coupling there.

 

[fantome profane]

I can see why someone fearful of the CN movement would be bothered by the coupling there.

Are you not fearful of the "CN movement"?

 

[Unfettered]

Are you not fearful of the "CN movement"?

Because I understand and value the truth, I am not fearful of any movement. That being said, I am mindful of the civic ignorance of many of my fellow citizens, and am aware that competition among ignoramuses poses a real threat to society. I mean that seriously and sincerely; it's not intended to be funny or insulting.

So I won't single out Christian Nationalists as a cause for greater alarm than other civically ignorant factions or individuals.