Blackwell's use of 'Patriot Pastor' Parsley's luxury jet revealed.

[farmbo]

http://www.dispatch.com/news/news.php?story=dispatch/2006/03/11/20060311-C3-00.html

In conjunction with the IRS investigation of political activities of Ohio TV Preacher and so-called "Patriot Pastor" Rod Parsley in support of Ohio SOS and gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell, The Columbus Dispatch has revealed that Blackwell made use of Parsley's luxury jet on at least three occasions.

Parsley's jet-- a Hawker Siddeley 125-- is a long-range executive aircraft which features a stretched fuselage offering main cabin luxury seating for eight, or up to 14 in a high density configuration. Other features include RollsRoyce Viper 601-22 turbojets engines, lengthened vertical tail and ventral fin and a fuel tank in the extended dorsal fin.

According to the Dispatch, Blackwell used the aircraft to fly to "Anti- gay marriage events" in the 2004 election year. Blackwell was Co-Chairman of the Bush/Cheney 2004 Ohio campaign at the time.

Parsley has denied that he uses the resources of his Ohio mega-church for political purposes.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

"Blessed are the meek..."

[rodeodance]

1. are Ohioans waking up? What are the polls saying about Blackwell?

[farmbo]

3. Strickland's (Dem. Candidate) creaming him...knock wood.

http://www.tedstrickland.com/news/246/strickland-leads-...

Strickland Leads Blackwell by Twelve Points In New Independent Poll
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio gubernatorial candidate Congressman Ted Strickland holds a twelve-point lead over Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, according to a new independent Rasmussen Reports poll released Sunday.

The new survey shows Strickland with a twelve-point lead over Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, 47% to 35%. Strickland’s numbers indicate movement from January, when Strickland led Blackwell by four, 44% to 40%, in a similar Rasmussen Reports poll.

Strickland also leads state Attorney General Jim Petro by seven points, 44% to 37%.

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[roseBudd]

12. I want Blackwell to get the nomination because I know can smear Blackwell

Uncle Tom Blackwell, the other white meat

Black owned businesses love my dirty dog smear flyers, the more derogatory the better. Believe it or not they hang them on the walls of their businesses. I target barber and beauty shops because they are a natural.

[adarling]

2. revoke their tax exemption

so sick of crazy ass christians getting involved. I feel like we have to keep moving west to get away from religious persecution from the right. I am a Christian, attend the Lutheran church, thank God we try and keep our noses out of things. Man i can't stand Blackwell, where do these guys come from???

[IndianaGreen]

8. Exactly, kick them out of their lofty position

force these merchants of mythology to pay taxes like everyone else.

[banana republican]

4. what the F* is he doing with a private jet???? n/t

[farmbo]

5. Good question...and was Rove at any of these "Anti-gay marriage" mtgs?

eom

[bobthedrummer]

7. As much as Wallace Hilliard and Arne Kruitikoff and Rudi Dekkers

and Pat Robertson, etal imo.

[msongs]

10. he's fleecing the flock - that's what those guys are all about - $$ nt

[Doremus]

6. And his clueless flock continue to tithe their hard-earned money

so as to keep their holy shaman in the style to which he has become accustomed -- a lifestyle grander than they themselves will ever see.

Guess they don't take the Bible too literally, as they obviously think their man can perform the miracle of shoving camels through eyes of needles.

Bah to clueless flocks.

[farmbo]

11. They're the real loosers...and ...Oh yeah...THE WORLD's POOR!

The difference between the cost of coach tickets for Blackwell and Parsley's high rollers could--God forbid-- have been used for Jesus' works in a legitimate ministry.

:grr:

[freethought]

9. Hold on a sec! A church pastor has a private jet!!

Holy s__t!! The money changers really are back in the temple!!!

[chaumont58]

13. Parsley may deny his political activity

but, if he isn't being political, he has Paul Crouch fooled. After the election of 2004, Crouch(owner, operator of religous channel, Trinity Broadcasting System) told his audience that Parsley had a lot to do with Bush carrying Ohio. I'm sure Parsley did it all with silent prayer.

[Joanne98]

14. Parsley helped run the voting fraud....