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MannyGoldstein

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7. Perhaps it will show Americans that real reform is possible

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Sep 19, 2013, 09:39 PM

Sep 2013

And that the powerful people don't have to be swine.

Then Americans might just demand actual change, and vote for people who will work hard to actually do the right thing for all of us, not just a few hyperwealthy folks.

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How will Pope Francis' new positions on wedge issues affect elections in the USA? [View all] applegrove Sep 2013 OP

It won't get HIM elected... immoderate Sep 2013 #1

LOL! applegrove Sep 2013 #2

The Tea bag branch of the Church will call for impeachment! TexasProgresive Sep 2013 #3

He's reaching out to those of us who have "lapsed" dflprincess Sep 2013 #4

I doubt it will have more impact than the previous Pope being on the other side karynnj Sep 2013 #5

This. Chan790 Sep 2013 #6

Perhaps it will show Americans that real reform is possible MannyGoldstein Sep 2013 #7

Yeah. I hope it teaches people that change for the better is more than possible. applegrove Sep 2013 #8