Grumps 3,704 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I believe him when he says, he did not break the law, he did not have a physical affair. He is a family values conservative. "if you are not a Christian, you are not my brother " Do you disagree with the statement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icanthearyou 4,462 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I strongly disagree with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,482 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I think two different things are being talked about here. When a Christian uses the term "brother", they are usually using it in the biblical sense of the word and it's meant to connote a fellow believer in Christ. That is how the Scriptures use that term. But in America there is a "brotherhood of mankind" usage that is frequently used and makes Bentley's statement sound like he doesn't consider a non-Christian his "brother" in that sense. I don't think that's how he intended it. In Christian usage, the term for someone who isn't a fellow believer but that belongs to that "brotherhood of mankind" would be "neighbor." Jesus is asked "who is my neighbor" and Jesus tells a parable (the Good Samaritan) to make the point that essentially "everyone is your neighbor." I could be wrong and giving Bentley too much benefit of the doubt, but I think this is more a confusion of how terms are used in a Christian vs American secular context than what it sounds like at first read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I believe him when he says, he did not break the law, he did not have a physical affair. He is a family values conservative. "if you are not a Christian, you are not my brother " Do you disagree with the statement? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Between this and the fact our teachers are screwing their students at such an alarming rate, we don't look too good. Comical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptau 169 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I listened to Bentley's press conference on the radio. As I listened to it and heard him try to explain what he did without admitting to much detail, I thought who recommended that he do this press conference? That was mistake. If he did more than lust after the woman, it's a bigger mistake. At the very least Bentley may have committed sexual harassment. Other members of his staff can complain that Bentley favored Mason for sexual reasons. The victim does not have to be the person harassed, but can be anyone affected by the offensive conduct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,409 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 When you wave the family values flag all the way into office and then end up in situations like this ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM4AU 332 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 The AEA did a great job helping him get elected. Glad to see them circling the drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,482 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 The AEA did a great job helping him get elected. Glad to see them circling the drain. Yep. They were so hellbent on sinking Bradley Byrne, they basically handed the election to Bentley on a silver platter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I think it is very possible that there was no sex. She is still married. She may have been teasing and leading him on for power and money. Her husband may be aware. Just speculation of course.. He doesn't sound very charming in that recording but does sound like a pathetic kid madly in love. I don't see how a man in that mindset can be an effective leader. This was not just a piece on the side, it was deeper. Sounds like his kids may hate him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumps 3,704 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I think two different things are being talked about here. When a Christian uses the term "brother", they are usually using it in the biblical sense of the word and it's meant to connote a fellow believer in Christ. That is how the Scriptures use that term. But in America there is a "brotherhood of mankind" usage that is frequently used and makes Bentley's statement sound like he doesn't consider a non-Christian his "brother" in that sense. I don't think that's how he intended it. In Christian usage, the term for someone who isn't a fellow believer but that belongs to that "brotherhood of mankind" would be "neighbor." Jesus is asked "who is my neighbor" and Jesus tells a parable (the Good Samaritan) to make the point that essentially "everyone is your neighbor." I could be wrong and giving Bentley too much benefit of the doubt, but I think this is more a confusion of how terms are used in a Christian vs American secular context than what it sounds like at first read. I agree with you 100%. I don't see how Bentley saying someone is not his brother is in any way negative, as long as that person is not his brother. There is plenty to bash Bentley about, I just don't think this comment is one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telling tiger 156 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Wow........just listened to the recording.... A. EWWWWWWWWWWW............. B. He is sophomoric as can be, sounds like a 12 year old boy trying to romance someone... C. Supposedly, 3 people knew of these tapes. The ALEA chief he fired and Bentley's ex-wife included... D. If it was her, she torched his rear end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,409 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 It looks like a bipartisan group of legislators will try to impeach the Gov ... http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2016/04/rep_ed_henry_outlines_impeachm.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,409 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 You knew it was coming ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 You knew it was coming ... the media could make him just quit. He is going to blow a fuse on them eventually. He apparently can't just stop talking to them and he can't really go Nick Saban and shame them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM4AU 332 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 This is absurd. If true this guy needs to be gone. Whistleblowers: Bentley ordered state helicopter to fly his forgotten wallet to the beach http://yellowhammernews.com/politics-2/whistleblowers-bentley-ordered-state-helicopter-fly-forgotten-wallet-beach/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM4AU 332 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 ALEA confirms state aircraft was used to bring Gov. Bentley his wallet http://m.wsfa.com/wsfa/db_344805/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=3JWFau8v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveEmElle 1,559 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 http://www.alreporter.com/mason-still-advising-as-paranoia-runs-deep/ This is the stuff Lifetime movies are made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 ALEA confirms state aircraft was used to bring Gov. Bentley his wallet http://m.wsfa.com/wsfa/db_344805/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=3JWFau8v i can't say I have a problem with this, hell I would do it too if in that position. Although I keep a George Castanza wallet ( I get made fun of,yes) and I NEVER forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 http://www.alreporter.com/mason-still-advising-as-paranoia-runs-deep/ This is the stuff Lifetime movies are made of. Big problem with this though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveEmElle 1,559 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 You knew it was coming ... I wonder if he writes his own material or if someone else writes for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strychnine 1,802 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 You knew it was coming ... I wonder if he writes his own material or if someone else writes for him. He delivers it well enough that he has to be heavily involved in the writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDub 11,148 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 You knew it was coming ... I wonder if he writes his own material or if someone else writes for him. He delivers it well enough that he has to be heavily involved in the writing. I really miss Jon Stewart, but it's nice to see the Daily Show diaspora picking up the slack. Those of you that have not watched Samantha Bee's show are really missing out. I would argue that she should have gotten the opportunity to host the Daily Show before Trevor Noah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telling tiger 156 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 My Heart Will Go On....apparently, what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas.... http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/04/gov_robert_bentley_rebekah_mas.html#incart_river_home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Why does it not surprise me that both of the central characters in this little story apparently have primary residences in Tuscaloosa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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