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In reply to the discussion: Pope Francis ignites a revolt that will overthrow American capitalism [View all]Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)A preacher traveling the world to rail against LGBT families, reproductive choice and wasteful habits is not an activist. He's a preacher.
Any 'movement' that holds up some minorities for denigration and discrimination, which denies to women full and complete equality in all matters is in no way, shape or form a socialist movement, a revolutionary movement or a progressive movement. Bigoted, atavistic politics is not progressive.
To those of you who stand with a hate monger willingly over 'other things he says' please notice that among the very worst Republicans you will find some saying some things with which you agree. Rand Paul, he does not like NSA spying, he's still a right wing asshole. Sure we agree on something. Big fucking deal. I agree with Rick Perry that Trump is a jerk, and yet I think Perry is also a jerk. See how that works?
Do you love John McCain and promote him because he's right about campaign finance reform so the rest of his insanity is of no concern, we focus on the one good bit, call him our leader and tout him to the skies?