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[bkkyosemite]

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[hollowdweller]

1. That's joke right??

[merrily]

52. "endorses" and "endorses for President" are not necessarily synonymous.

Basically, the Pope said nice things about Bernie.

[Kelvin Mace]

2. Umm, do you have a more authoritative link

I would like this to be true, but i am skeptical.

[hrmjustin]

3. Nice humor.

[KingFlorez]

4. The Pope would never endorse a political candidate in any country

[Renew Deal]

5. Lie

[Joob]

6. That's like 6 months old

http://nationalreport.net/pope-francis-endorses-bernie-sanders-president/

I'm a Bernie supporter. I doubt it's true. If you click your link, then click where it says National Link: it'll take you to my ,llink

[virtualobserver]

7. not real

[grossproffit]

8. Just an FYI, that article is from last year.

http://nationalreport.net/pope-francis-endorses-bernie-sanders-president/

[ucrdem]

9. Could you mark this as satire?

Because it isn't true and it would be a big problem for Frank if it were.

[grossproffit]

13. That would ruin the big news.

[ucrdem]

15. #BernieNews

isn't really news.

[grossproffit]

22. They always have math to fall back on.

[nolawarlock]

34. Yeah, that good old #berniemath

[beedle]

56. Yes, She's in the lead while only establishment Dems are allowed to vote

?w=640

[nolawarlock]

76. Huh?

How is it that "only establishment Dems are allowed to vote?" Are you saying that all registered Democrats are "establishment Dems?" Do you really think that little of the Democratic party?

[beedle]

86. okay. let's just say that in terms of 'establishment'

the demographics of your average registered Democratic Party member skews heavily toward 'establishment'.

I'm very impressive though how strict you are in handing those things out ... how many would you give to Hillary for her 'sniper fire' claim?

[nolawarlock]

87. How long ago was that?

I don't have enough room in my sig file for every lie or alleged lie every candidate has ever told. I prefer to keep it current.

It's clear that many of these alleged Democrats are actually the third party types.

[Amaril]

74. AND we can always count on you........

.....for unnecessary snark.

Thanks for doing your part!

[merrily]

53. You doubt that the Pope said nice things about Bernie?

[ucrdem]

68. He's always gracious but if he gets involved in elections he'll go the way of Benedict. nt

[merrily]

69. You're doubting the article, but the article does not say anything about elections

[ucrdem]

70. The article is fiction. It didn't happen.

Yes the pope gave a speech in October. No he didn't mention Sanders and had no reason to. If you have evidence otherwise please post it.

p.s. English translation of the complete speech here: http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2015/10/24/pope_francis_addresses_synod_of_bishops_at_conclusion/1181854

[merrily]

71. Actually, my post was wrong. It should have said that the article does not

quote the Pope as saying anything about elections. The link says it and a statement in the article says it, but nothing in quotation marks and attributed to the Pope mentions elections.

There is even a snopes on this. http://www.snopes.com/pope-francis-endorses-bernie-sanders/

However, the Pope probably has said something nice about Bernie at some point.

[LanternWaste]

80. I don't think I've ever witnessed goalposts being moved so quickly!

" the Pope probably has said something nice about Bernie at some point..."

I don't think I've ever witnessed goalposts being moved so quickly!

[grossproffit]

10. The rec's are always interesting.

[revmclaren]

16. Thats why I screen shot all rec lists from posts like this.

They are a hoot and handy for future reference



.

[AgingAmerican]

24. As if anyone cares about such petty nonsense

[revmclaren]

26. not until after July 29th at least.

Then it might be handy. Just saying.

[ebayfool]

29. Handy for what, pray tell?

Seriously, that's some kinda issue there. Screen shots of rec lists? Really?

Do you fancy yourself as some kinda hall monitor, waiting for a chance to sidle over to the principal and tell him, sotto voce, who's been smoking in the bathroom? Mebbe pass on a list of the Bernies that have - gasp! - rec'd a fucking thread? Will it get someone a chance to be in the CoolKidsClub if they show a willingness to make lists (cue music - dadadumdumduuuuum!) of the stoners out behind the bleachers?



This place is going to hell in a hot hurry, lately.







Yeah. I've thought about it. I'm hitting 'post my reply' anyway. Somebody has to say it.

[revmclaren]

33. ...

[ebayfool]

35. ...

[Amaril]

75. Handy for the coming witch trials......

....errrr.......purging of those not faithful in their toeing of the party line.

It's not enough to just win, you know.

[ebayfool]

82. Thought policing at it's finest, on full display. On DU. And proud of it.

Never thought I'd see the day.

[Amaril]

85. Yep -- proud AND giddy with anticipation

Quite something to see, isn't it.

[LanternWaste]

81. It was a wonderful way to see who endorsed SC's POC being labeled as part of the master-slave mental

"Screen shots of rec lists? Really?"

It was a wonderful way to see who endorsed SC's POC being labeled as part of the master-slave mentality, regardless of a petulant, child-like desire to see a Cool Kids Club.

(I imagine a most creative rationalization to follow soon...)

[ebayfool]

83. Creative rationalization? I think you just posted it.

People rec for many reasons. They rec abhorrent stories that they think others should read. They rec threads that they agree with. They rec threads that they disagree with, to ensure they don't sink before others see them. All kinds of reasons.

Imma gonna check to make sure I rec'd this one. Not because I agree with the satire, but to make just this point.

I get your point about seeing the OP you posted. But NOT the continuing use of the cudgel with any thread disgreed with. Especially those as innocuous as this one. That's thought policing, Republicanism at it's finest. YMMV.

[Logical]

36. Wow, do you have some weird issues. nt

[merrily]

55. Seriously. Every time I see someone throw up in someone' face what they rec'd or what they posted

ten years ago, it's not the person who did the rec or the original post I worry about.

Especially rec'ing. A rec doesn't even necessarily mean you agree with the article. I've rec'd things I hated because I wanted to make sure peple saw them.

[Renew Deal]

40. Let it go

It's not good to get too wound up in DU.

[revmclaren]

41. Actually im good.

Having an expiration date on the canned hate is very comforting.

But you are right on answering them. It feeds the need.

[libdem4life]

54. Thanks for the reminder...have to scroll up because I want to make sure

I'm on your list. It's the Lib Dem that probably gives it away, anyhow.

[merrily]

57. sad, but brave of you to admit. Kudos for courage.

[revmclaren]

65. ...

[Katashi_itto]

62. Whoa what an exciting life you must lead! So productive.

Just out there on the raw cutting edge of life.

[revmclaren]

66. ...

[pkdu]

11. Dude...USAdailyPolitics.com?....please self delete. Nt

[redwitch]

12. It's satire. :-)

But who else would he choose?

[grossproffit]

14. No one. The Pope doesn't do politics.

[Jack Bone]

17. CALL IT SKINNER!

[bkkyosemite]

20. Poor Skinner you guys are just so...............

[grossproffit]

23. loving and kind?

[pat_k]

18. Wish it were true.

I love the remarks, but apparently the pope never actually made them.

http://www.thatsfake.com/has-pope-francis-just-endorsed-bernie-sanders-for-president/

[bkkyosemite]

19. You gonna call Skinner because I saw this on FB wall and thought it true...geeze...now they

say it's a hoax. But it would have been nice if true.

[grossproffit]

25. Nah, we're just joking around. The Pope doesn't endorse. That's a good thing.

[Agschmid]

38. Facebook and social media in general is not the most reliable source.

[Codeine]

59. You actually thought that was real?

that explains so very, very much.

[bkkyosemite]

61. You are so damn insulting.

[Codeine]

64. And you can't distinguish reality from fanciful satire.

Not sure how that's an insult but whatever you say, tiger.

[mcar]

21. Yeah but that would be no

Nice try, though.

[hrmjustin]

27. Well the Holy Spirit is having a Gin and Tonic with me right now but he said The Trinity will not be

endorsing.

[bvf]

31. Looks like the Paraclete could use a cab there

being all shit-faced and nonexistent and all.

Wait. He's messed himself (Holy Shit!)--hold off on that cab. Try Uber.

[hrmjustin]

32. Lmfao!

A good response from you.

[bvf]

42. .

[Bobbie Jo]

28. Facebook Nooze!

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And then dragging it up in here.

[scscholar]

30. So begging for that invite...

paid off.

[Nye Bevan]

37. I highly doubt that the Pope would endorse someone as pro-choice as Sanders (nt)

[Sheepshank]

39. This op seems to make up shit a lot.

And when not making up shit, posting shit that someone else made up.

[Codeine]

77. Losers do silly things. nt

[workinclasszero]

43. Yeah right

Got a link to the pope sayin that?

Didn't think so.

[Onlooker]

44. SNOPES: FALSE

http://www.snopes.com/pope-francis-endorses-bernie-sanders/

The National Report is a fake news site, as is USAToday.com.co, the shill site the National Report uses to attempt to lend credibility to National Report's fake, clickbaiting stories by reposting them to a domain mimicking that of the legitimate USA Today news outlet.

National Report has spread fabricated stories reporting that Michigan was taking in thousands of Syrian refugees, that FEMA's first "camp" had opened in Arizona, that the band R.E.M. sued Donald Trump, that President Obama was awarded a second Nobel Peace Prize, and that a Christian pastor was jailed for refusing to officiate a same-sex wedding.

[senz]

49. Snopes report is from October 2015

[Onlooker]

51. Okay, Sanders supporter reporting old lies. Is that better? n/t

[mmonk]

45. I recommended it. The reason is as follows:

Bernie is the one promoting what was Catholic social teaching that Francis has brought back. But in reality, he can't really say it or weigh in on US presidential elections except through inference.

[Tarc]

46. In other words, "fake but accurate" ?

Where have I heard that one before...

[NCTraveler]

47. The excitement behind this BS story for some highlights what many have been saying from the start.

As long as one's economic message comes close to Sanders all else is excused. Misogynist, bigoted, and racist behavior can be glossed over with an eye on the economic message alone. I am not calling the Pope a racist. I am calling him the leader of an organization that promotes misogyny and bigotry across the globe. But get excited, he has an economic message that we like.

[snowy owl]

48. Not True - poster should self-delete for spreading a rumor that is a lie.

http://catholic-news.leadstories.com/034744-pope-francis-endorses-bernie-sanders-for-president---usatoday.html

[senz]

50. That report is 6 months old. Is there any recent news?

[bkkyosemite]

58. First of all I thought it a true story. Did not know about the site. I was not spreading anything!

But I will say phone bank and donate to Bernie.

[Sheepshank]

60. you you chose not to self delete.....it wold be a good idea given you last statement.

[ucrdem]

73. Yes, you are using DU to promote a false story by letting it stand as posted. nt

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[obamanut2012]

63. 100% not true -- and it's insulting to Pope Francis to state he said that

As well as being a priest, he is a diplomat and the Head of State. He would never, ever endorse a candidate.

EPIC FAIL!

[MineralMan]

67. You really, really should self-delete this false story.

It's been thoroughly debunked downthread. Just self-delete, please.

[ucrdem]

72. The article is whole-cloth fiction. I strongly second the self-delete option. nt

[Codeine]

78. That he's left it up this long is telling

and indicative of his ethical compass.

[bkkyosemite]

88. I am not a HE I am a SHE nothing is telling ...so the order is it must be deleted

fine..I haven't been reading this except the posts I put up. I am a 70 year old woman so maybe next time you will realize that...and your tongue is gross.

[PeaceNikki]

84. .