Bishop Harry Jackson: Poor don't deserve health care if it hurts the rich

This churl has sold his soul to the GOP and the white evangelicals that keep him rolling in the loot, and, the gall to wear that collar claiming to be a man of God, despicable. This new generation of "preachers" leaves much to be desired where the only thing they harp on is prosperity and the insipid gay bashing for money all the while not caring for the community they claim to be helping.

Yep -- He is his Bothers & Sisters Keeper...... Please don't let him "KEEP Me"....

I wonder how he became a preacher without even being able to comprehend the Bible? Right Wingers keep trying to prove Obama to be the Antichrist. Antichrist means opposite of Christ who taught to Love one another take care of the sick the needy the widows and the children. AND DO NOT BUILD UP YOUR TREASURE ON EARTH! Seems to me by those standards the "Right Wing Conservatives" are the true antichrist.

How much did they pay this fool? History continues to repeat itself. Offer people like him a few trinkets and they will sell everyone else down the river.

This is why we have so many unbelievers in this country. We have fools who Misrepresent Christ or Christianity. Christ was for the poor not the rich. Also, the bible said that it is harder for the rich to get into heaven. He should resign as a Bishop for he is a misguided hypocrite.

This is why we have so many unbelievers in this country. We have fools who misrepresent Christ or Christianity. Christ was for the poor not the rich. Also, the bible said that it is harder for the rich to get into heaven. He should resign as a Bishop for he is a misguided hypocrite.

Where do I begin? How does providing health care to everybody deny health care to wealthy people? Man this guy insults everyones' intelligence with this kind of faux class argument. Its too bad that rich people have a genius for attracting not only the ignoratti, but those who would truly benefit from sound effective government policies, to their wacky causes. Since the rich are only 2% of the population, why not ship them all to Wyoming, let them have their own country and leave the rest of us the hell alone.

Another Puppet Man

It's preachers like Jackson is the reason that I'm a atheists and don't go to chruch. I swear, some of these preachers are as bad as politicans.

This article was written by a staff "reporter". Really? "Bishop Harry Jackson doesn't want the poor to have health insurance if it affects the rich." That is a complete mischaracterization of what he said. His point was that Obama's plan would lower the quality of healthcare received for EVERYBODY. Obama has been saying "too many tests", "too many procedures", "too much money spent on healthcare". That has to change, right? And on this abortion "myth". Just today the associcated press strained and stretched to try to debunk it. They couldn't either. (news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_fact_check_health_poll) So maybe the staff "reporter" should do more reporting instead of editorializing.

BTW - can someone explain to me how we're going to cover millions more, spend less money, but not impact the quality or accessibility of healthcare? Also, the notion that the "president's proposal clearly allows people to keep their current health insurance if they like it" is clearly wrong if you read the healthcare bill in the House. Some quasi-governmental medical board would decide the composition of health insurance policies and each insurer would have but a few years to make their policies conform. By definition, your current policy would have an expiration date.

This man is crazy. Period.

JSEAN - People don't read bills, especially ones that come in over 1000 pages; they're far too happy to let their preferred 'biased' media outlet feed them their talking points. I will say I am happy that people are seeing this guy as a bit fool - of course, there was little question of his sanity when he was out preaching his bible based homophobia - but, whatever gets people to discredit the nutties is good with me!

So jsean, you are saying that this Jackson guy read the bill? Somehow I doubt if he could even understand it as if you listen to him he van hardly speak a coherent sentence. As the first poster said, a few shiny coins and some chewing gum and he is doing the bidding of the GOP and other so called Christians.

ANOTHER negro christian preacher standing in the way of Black progress! How surprising. Historically, the negro christian preacher has served and continues to serve his racist masters at the expense of his people for a few crumbs and pats on the head. This Tom's action is a culmination of years of brain-washing via paintings and made up images of a frail, hippie looking European fake god-man that the Church has been pushing in order to maintain power and justify the evil it "blesses" or condones throughout the centuries. What a f__king idiot! What spook god would bless this bastard? Satan, the god of his master.

his 15 minutes of notoriety and the sad part is - he will have his faithful loyal clan that will eat this up.

WTF?!!! Uncle Toms United! This man should be struck down for his hypocritical, blasphemous and sacrilegious position of the poor. Throughout his life on Earth, Jesus cared for the poor and said that it would be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into the Kingdom of God. Jesus chased the merchants from the temple for making illegal profit in the name of religion. If Jesus were here today, he would feel the same contempt from these Bible Thumping hypocrites as he did back then. Where did this 'clown of the cloth' get 'the poor don't deserve health care if it will hurt the rich?" Not from Jesus, the very Person he claims to represent. If you are a parishioner of any church where this fool officiates, then you are hell bound because this idiot is clearly a puppet of the right and is bound to roast with the rest of them.

"there's something wrong with a system that says ... the least of these have to be served." Really? I thought Jesus said "what you have done to the least of you, you have also done unto me". Oh, yes, these people don't give a rats a$$ what Jesus said.

"its easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter heaven" I'm just using some christian thought... does the "good" Bishop now this quote?

"train them and they will do your work". - Madness!

And people still continue to donate to churches to make these bastards RICH !!

Is this an endorsement of Single Payer Healthcare or is this an endorsement of sickness speculation? Does Harry believe that healthcare is a human right? Is Harry aware that if he had Medicare he would have gotten the same care? Has Harry's church ever gotten any money from the office of faith-based initiatives? Why did Harry Jackson endorse W even though W ended the lives of at least a million people (and counting) prematurely?

Medicare 4 *ALL*

Only thing I can think of as a response is "Master we sick, Master they trying to take some of our money, Master our house house on fire." The freeing of slaves had a financial impact on slave owners, it appears the Harry Jackson is voluntering to return to the plantation. Simply put, as a man Harry Jackson is pitiful.

This video begins in the middle of a sentence that discusses the lowering of the quality of medical care people receive in America. Taken by itself, one would conclude that his concern was for the health of all people in America. But as he continues, it becomes clear that he is not addressing his concern for the quality of medical care for all people in America. The example of his own health challenge and the life-saving quality of care he received was provided to make the point that "the least of these" (People); or seemingly, the less important people should not be provided with any level of care, because in so doing, it is an indication that there is no concern for others. I am at a complete loss of understanding as to how he "connects" his personal health experience with this description of a system no one to my knowledge, has ever proposed. No one needed to hear about his personal crisis to know that the proposal of such a system is both wrong and ridiculous. As he goes on, he reveals that he considers some people "worthy" of care (like him) and some not. As he stands there in his "clergy suit" quoting scripture, he demonstrates by the words of his mouth that his heart is far removed from the true spirit of brotherly love. This self-important, "me-and-mine" attitude declares that neglect of the poor is ok because they are low-class people anyway; it is the proper order of things. And to provide any care whatsoever for these "least" individuals is wrong because they are not "worthy." He is saying that if the system seeks to make any provision for the poor, it proves that there is no concern for the "deserving" wealthy. This man thinks like a secular man; not a man of God; that the lives of the wealthy are more valuable than the lives of the poor. He should read Luke 12:15 where Jesus teaches us that the value of a person's life is not determined by his financial status. I am so tired of seeing worldly men touting themselves to be God's spokesmen while falsely representing Him. The love of God is not filled with self-interest, but the good of all. I won't even take the time to adress the rest of his speech.

I wonder what planet this man hails from? Further, how much is teh GOP paying him to say stupid things such as this? WOW!! I am sure with the amount of money his church pays hime he can afford a good healthcare plan. Talk about a stupid and mean-spirited puppet. I am so glad I did not bit into that church apple of indifference and ignorance.

Why get upset w/the good Bishop..i assume most folks reading his comments, especially Black people, understand we don't care about poor people problems. We remember when "grandma" was poor, but now w/good jobs and upward mobility. We have adopted the look down on poor black folks fad. Otherwise we would be out there in hugh numbers fighting the good fight for coverage for all.

Let him rot in hell

Yet his church is probably full of poor amen-ing people who keep him rich while they are broke. He is Rev. Ike, Gerry Falwell and Boss Hog all combined with a hint of Clarence Thomas. Next he will say he knows because God told him.

I am an athiest but I have a greater understanding of Jesus' ministry for the poor than this idiot. We should ask a question -- "How much is the GOP paying this moron to sound so darn stupid?" Further I wonder how much support does his congregation give him for such stupidity. I am sure Dr. King is turning over in his grave. This man should be on his knees asking fo some form of forgiveness from the church and the people!!

Harry Jackson is not a bishop of anything. Why we dontinue to dignify these ignorant people with news conferences is beyond me. The man is absolutely ignorant and a "mouthpiece" for some people who are (no doubt) standing back, laughing at his and his stupid interview. What does he mean by his statement? The statements mean nothing. Sad, Sad, Sad. In his case "poor" is aa word standing for "any black person", as if only black people in America are poor. These so called evangelist need to be shunned and "locked-away for their own benefit.

BISHOP???? When, Where, and How on Earth did he become a bishop. Where I come from Bishops preside over Pastors and help to oversee the runing of churches. He's just another half illiterate uncle Tom self proclaimed man of God being used by the rightwinged conservative so-called "evangelical moral majority" to take advantage of the devoutly religious black community in order to push the GOP own polical agenda.

Worthy of Care??? This is what this man said. When are we gonna get honest about what has happened. There has been a rapid developement of GREED mongers, and they have planted their roots into every facit of our society. From our govt, to our corporations, to yes even our houses of faith. Greed!!! can be traced back to every social ill affecting us. We cant have a change to healthcare, or any kinda care without confronting GREED. But how can you do that? This countries foundation is built on it. Thus you see our problem. We are being eaten alive by the monster we created.....So in the words of Malcom America your chickens are coming home to roost.

Does he know the bible? How the bible states not to store up reaches because you can't take it with you. Is he that dumb. The church where he pastors definitely would lose my membership after the statement he made. He reminds me of another black conservative who use to come on the Sunday Morning political shows. This man is being paid off and has lost touch with reality. He's a fool!

While he is just another GOP paid "preacher" with more outlandish lies and GOP talking points and out of touch on real issues "man," my only question is how do you become a "bishop" when you are in a store front "church?"

OMG! I could hardly contain the sense disgust while watching this so-called Christian.

Number one the underlying premise behind his criticism of healthcare reform is unfounded. Expanding care to cover those who currently are not insured will not lower the overall quality of care for the rest of us nor diminish care for of all people, the rich.

Number two the Hyde Amendment already prevents expenditure of federal funds for abortion. Nothing in the current healthcare reform changes that.

Number three if this so-called Christian is so worried about the quality of healthcare in America where was his voice regarding insurance company's denying life sustaining treatments, cancelling coverage in the midst of a catastrophic illness, or refusing to pay for necessary tests? This faux Christian standing up SPECULATING that he would have died from cancer if the current reforms were in place while real people are dying under the current for profit insurance based system. What has he said about the people who have died -- no speculation required -- many people have died because some insurance bureaucrat denied coverage for the kidney transplant they needed, dropped their policy altogether when were diagnosed with breast cancer, or refused to cover their chemo treatments? Where was his faux Christian voice when real people were dying (are dying) because medical decisions are being made on the basis of insurance company profits rather than patient health? The only immorality in this equation is treating healthcare as a profit making venture. That's precisely why we need the non-profit public option in the current healthcare bill.

Number four if this faux Christian is so pro-life why didn't we hear him speaking out against the senseless war of choice in Iraq? Thousands of U.S. soliders and millions of Iraq's have died and continue to die in that war. Where was the Bishop's voice on charges of torture and killing leveled against the U.S. government in the so-called war on terror? Where's his voice on the death penalty if he's so pro-life? These people are only pro-life while you're in the womb. Once you're born it's every man for himself (i.e., too poor to afford health insurance, oh well I guess you don't deserve to have it). Healthcare reform is a pro-life position.

People like this so-called Bishop have no credibility on the moral issues of our time. In my estimation he is a simpleminded, bought-off and bossed-by tool of right-wing Republicans. His mentality and cloaking it under the auspices of Christianity disgusts me.

This man needs to go back to bible school and get a good understanding of what the word of God is saying to him in this day. Who dare him trying to twist the word of God to cover up his hoarding and lust for money. What you are to remember mr. preacher, is what Jesus said to the rich young ruler in Matthew 19 verse 21.If he and the wealthy does not want to help the poor and needy with healthcare then let me see if they will take their wealth with them when they go in the grave. He must also bear in mind that the bible says in Matthew 19 verse 24 that it is easier for a camel to go trough the eye of a needle than a rich man entering in the Kingdom of Heaven. He is a shame and disgrace to the christian race. What denomination is he? The time he spend talking he should be praying for dying souls.He has no compassion for a leader, which makes something wrong with the picture.

He didn't have to open his mouth for me to see him for the fool he is. He has that look!

It never ceases to amaze me how people can see things so differently. How you can take words and change them to suit your own needs. Basically I guess it's just the need to see things that aren't there. Keep up the good work...

We are really praying for our Brother or Sister, I'm not to sure these days what he may be. One that I am sure of though is that he really needs Jesus and a good Bible exegesis study course. It sounds like the cancer he said he had in his esophagus spread to his brain and now he is talking out of the hole where his waste comes from. Someone needs to take him back to the doctor and get him checked quick before the cancer eats his bank account since his "life is not worth less because he is worth more financially." His life might not be worth less to him but his message is worthless to the least of us hear on earth. Last time I checked he was supposed to be called to bring good news to poor. That would be Luke 4:18 in case he has never actually read about Jesus' quotation from Isaiah 61 about the spirit of the Lord being upon Him because Jesus was in fact anointed to bring Good News to the poor, and he told us who preach down here on earth to follow his lead. I don't know what Bible Harry Jackson has been reading. Oh! I forgot to ask, can Harry Jackson read because he sure doesn't speak very well? And could someone tell me, is he actually black or is that black paint on his face because I could tell from the way he talked? Anyway, this is my prayer for him, Dear Lord God please forgive Harry Jackson for he knows not what he says or does, obviously in the Name of Jesus. Sincerely, Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr. Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Southeast Washington, DC

GOD BLESS YOU HARYY JACKSON. GOD IS WITH YOU!! OBAMA IS A FALSE PROPHET AND HOMOSEXUAL! HE IS NOT A CHRISTIAN! HE IS A LIAR!

GOD BLESS YOU HARYY JACKSON. GOD IS WITH YOU!! OBAMA IS A FALSE PROPHET AND HOMOSEXUAL! HE IS NOT A CHRISTIAN! HE IS A LIAR!

I THINK THE MEMBERS OF HIS CHURCH SHOULD TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT THIER PASTER. HE HAS OBVIOUSLY CAUGHT THE "IGNORANT WHITE TRASH DISEASE".

ITS DAMN RELEVANT IF HE WAS STILL DRUNK, OR HUNG OVER WHEN HE GOT BACK TO MJS HOUSE AFTER A STRIPPER BAR!!!! HE THEN GAVE MJ DRUGS!!! HE WAS DRUNK!!!

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