Bill Maher: Bring Back Elitism

Staff / Truthdig Apr 16, 2007 The "Real Time" host argues that many of America's problems aren't caused by the liberal, Washington, Hollywood or media elite, but by the prevalence of unqualified "hayseeds" in George W. Bush's government. Take Monica Goodling, who, in her early 30s and with no prosecutorial experience, oversaw the U.S. attorneys. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pat Roberston Diet Shake Leads to Alleged Death Threat

Staff / Truthdig Feb 11, 2007 Pat Robertson's "age-defying" weight loss shake may be more trouble than it's worth. Phillip Busch, who is suing Robertson for exploiting his image to sell the product on his "700 Club" talk show, says the televangelist walked into court and told him, "I am going to kill you and your family." (h/t: Largest Minority) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Robertson and Falwell Get Left Behind

Staff / Truthdig Feb 1, 2007 This cute, quick clip from "The Family Guy" envisions your favorite "agents of intolerance," Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, as the only two humans left on Earth after the Rapture. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Robertson’s Predictions

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God to Robertson: ‘Say Something Crazy’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 3, 2007 Pat Robertson is at it again, this time claiming God told him that a major terrorist attack in 2007 -- possibly nuclear -- would result in "mass killing." The preacher on Tuesday demanded partial credit for predicting a possible tsunami last year, citing spring rains that drenched New England, so don't rush to judge this latest communique. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dean Misstates Party’s Platform on Gays

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2006 The Democratic chairman, speaking on Pat Robertson's network, said that the Dems' platform declares "marriage is between a man and a woman"--when, in fact, it doesn't. Gay rights groups are angry. Update: Pat Robertson, by the say, said that God told him that America would be hit by tsunamis in 2006. OK, Dean misspoke, but what a sad commentary that he was having a serious conversation with a delusional hate-monger like Robertson, anyway. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Christian Coalition Shrinks as Debt Grows

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2006 More than $2 million in debt, the conservative Christian organization founded by Pat Robertson is struggling to hold on to its chapters. Amen Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pat Robertson and Theodicy ad Absurdum

Larry Gross / Truthdig Jan 7, 2006 No sooner had Ariel Sharon been rushed to the hospital with a "significant stroke" than the Rev. Pat Robertson informed the viewers of his cable TV 700 Club that this was God's punishment for Sharon's decision to unilaterally withdraw from Gaza. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )