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20. I think this pope falls into the group that I label "fact finders" as opposed to "decision makers".

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There's something weird about this Pope Francis. [View all] denem Jun 2013 OP

"It's almost like he's read a book or something about"... St Francis of Assisi... Hekate Jun 2013 #1

Well I thought it was very impolite to wait until the Cardinals were seated before he announced denem Jun 2013 #2

He Knows BehindTheCurtain76 Jun 2013 #6

I have some (small) hopes too. denem Jun 2013 #9

So you compare him to Jesus, this rude bigoted man who speaks of gay people as Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #23

Compared him to Jesus? SamReynolds Jun 2013 #64

He's making the Curia cool their heels; bet no one has ever done that to them before Hekate Jun 2013 #70

I like this guy. His indifference to elitist protocol is taken as snubbing. geckosfeet Jun 2013 #3

It's called humility. HappyMe Jun 2013 #4

Right, he's not a power-mad asshole. He takes his vows seriously. bemildred Jun 2013 #5

As Pope's go... ReRe Jun 2013 #7

He's no Jeremy Irons, though. Kablooie Jun 2013 #8

Aramis in Man in the Iron Mask ashling Jun 2013 #10

More likely the part of Pope Alexander VI, Rodrigo Borgia muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #12

I must have missed that ashling Jun 2013 #16

:-( Borgias all fini... lapislzi Jun 2013 #26

I disagree, he IS much like Irons Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #30

Seriously? tavernier Jun 2013 #60

Biped is bumped tavernier Jun 2013 #61

Not going to the concert was a strange move, since everyone thinks he's lying about the reason muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #11

Maybe the paperwork came from one of the investigation teams rpannier Jun 2013 #15

Yes. Precisely. The OP says he was reviewing the report Berlum Jun 2013 #18

Concerts are elitist, Harleys are populist starroute Jun 2013 #67

Oh yeah, Harley-Davidsons are dirt cheap muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #69

I like the guy JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #13

Some of the grammar makes the post hard to understand. "No one can sacked..."? WinkyDink Jun 2013 #14

Sounds like he is more down to earth penndragon69 Jun 2013 #17

How did he get elected? truebluegreen Jun 2013 #19

I think this pope falls into the group that I label "fact finders" as opposed to "decision makers". CK_John Jun 2013 #20

Some like to amass all the facts they can ... Hekate Jun 2013 #71

Weird is a weird word Coyotl Jun 2013 #21

He's a people person, apparently.... MADem Jun 2013 #22

A Straight people's person... Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #31

Everywhere I go, there you are! MADem Jun 2013 #33

So I assume you also see the Pope as a homophobe and misogynist? theHandpuppet Jun 2013 #36

I see the entire Hierarchy as a failed institution. MADem Jun 2013 #41

Gee we are both on DU! Is arch implication part of your catechism? Apparently. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #40

Has any one ever told you that you shouldn't make assumptions about people? MADem Jun 2013 #42

Keep your lectures to yourself, I don't give a shit what you 'think'or say Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #44

If you really didn't "give a shit" you wouldn't continually seek me out -- as you do -- and engage MADem Jun 2013 #48

Utter bullshit, your ego is huge, no one seeks you out. You posted that a bigot is a people Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #51

You're doing it again--seeking me out, engaging in baseless attacks and personal insults. MADem Jun 2013 #58

Oh come on. What can be weird about the leader of a misogynist organization who wears dresses? panzerfaust Jun 2013 #24

Perspective for those of you in thrall to this vicious hate monger Paula Deen with Prada Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #25

Oh, some of us here remember all right... theHandpuppet Jun 2013 #35

Were there any candidates for Pope who are more supportive of LGBT rights? Jarla Jun 2013 #37

And that matters how? How would I know? They are a hate club, I'm not in it. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #38

I guess my feelings on the matter are that... Jarla Jun 2013 #45

Post removed Post removed Jun 2013 #27

Since he announced that he would no live in the Papal apartments SteveG Jun 2013 #28

He's the head of an anti-woman, anti-gay organization full forestpath Jun 2013 #29

+1 theHandpuppet Jun 2013 #34

They all LOVE him.... Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #39

Speaking of hypocrisy I presume you are a US citizen? denem Jun 2013 #43

What? You are promoting a bigoted religious figure you follow by choice. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #46

If you want bigoted homophobia look no further than the distinctively American denominations denem Jun 2013 #49

They are all corrupt apostate and hate filled. I've spoken at length on DU about McClurkin Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #50

I am saying that as a citizen of the United States denem Jun 2013 #52

I am a victim of US laws against me. You are claiming that it is hypocrisy on my part to Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #55

I am thinking this. Italy, the home of the Roman church denem Jun 2013 #57

Here is some fact for you. Fascist Italy declared homosexuality to be a social disease. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #63

Vatican is soverign, it is not Italy. Which passport do you carry? Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #59

The vatican is not sovereign in matters of criminal law. denem Jun 2013 #62

Your view of history is not supported by facts. RCC was as horrific as the Baptists during Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #65

The best thing I can say is denem Jun 2013 #66

Oh? You've seen threads here praising the Rev. McClurkin? theHandpuppet Jun 2013 #53

I know. It's bizarre to see so many fans of a homophobic, misogynistic priest forestpath Jun 2013 #47

Father Rodrigo Bendrito AngryAmish Jun 2013 #32

These threads that praise homophobes are hurtful. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #54

My wife wondered if HE actually was doing the job or IF he was just put in for show diabeticman Jun 2013 #56

Maybe that's why he blessed all those Harley motorcyclists! kentauros Jun 2013 #68

Locking In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #72