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76. This has to be the weirdest obsessive post about the Vatican visit yet. Wow.

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Bernie can't use campaign cash to travel to Rome. Uh oh. [View all] geek tragedy Apr 2016 OP

All he has to do is PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #1

Absolutely! bjo59 Apr 2016 #3

The Clinton foundation is all for better relations between countries SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2016 #36

Pg55 of Geek's reference says it's ok if its related to candidate's Senate duties kristopher Apr 2016 #62

thanks for the proof SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2016 #63

It was the first sentence of the first reference the OP provided. It's a set-up, not a mistake. kristopher Apr 2016 #65

the woman has been working on presidential campaigns for 30 years SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2016 #67

This Op writer...has a lot of OPs but perhaps now artislife Apr 2016 #123

Abolutely legitimate. melro52 Apr 2016 #150

a handout to a guy who made $200K last year - consistent, however DrDan Apr 2016 #92

it will be considered senate business - he will go free SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2016 #148

You all should start a GoFundMe page to charter a private jet for him. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #4

He wouldn't accept it JackInGreen Apr 2016 #7

You are presenting youself like a cat that got locked inside a laser disco ballroom! TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #34

Snort. 840high Apr 2016 #51

Pg55 of Geek's reference says it's ok if its related to candidate's Senate duties kristopher Apr 2016 #64

LOL! reformist2 Apr 2016 #98

Or at least fare for a regular flight riversedge Apr 2016 #83

Wouldn't those be viewed as campaign donations, though? MADem Apr 2016 #17

I am sure it will not be an issue for him as well. PowerToThePeople Apr 2016 #21

it astounds me how people find fault and ABSOLUTE JOY in this whole business. I can't roguevalley Apr 2016 #57

Great idea. Pg55 of Geek's reference says t's ok if its related to candidate's Senate duties kristopher Apr 2016 #60

True - Crowdsourced or Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #127

Here we go. Mr. Outrage #1 nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #2

Mebbe the Pope will pick up the tab, send a car, a nice Town Car, for the Senator. CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #5

The Pope didn't invite HIM, either. smh. nt MADem Apr 2016 #19

Have you seen the Pope's car? It's a beat up Renault, or something. MADem Apr 2016 #31

Oh wait, his wife is a multimillionaire, right? dchill Apr 2016 #6

What a fool! geek tragedy has it covered. delrem Apr 2016 #8

because he's going to an event he was invited to to SPEAK ABOUT ECONOMIC JUSTICE!? I am so glad I roguevalley Apr 2016 #59

Do just a tiny bit of research into my postings, recs. delrem Apr 2016 #87

There have got to better things to think about bjo59 Apr 2016 #9

It's funny because we're being proven right about him. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #12

You haven't been right this whole freakin cycle timmymoff Apr 2016 #23

The infidels... tonedevil Apr 2016 #58

And he wasn't planning to. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #10

No, private jet costs $100k each way geek tragedy Apr 2016 #14

He wouldn't have to take a private jet. Bernie's cool with flying commercial. Ken Burch Apr 2016 #47

No commercial flight works for his schedule. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #88

You took the time to research THAT too? Busy busy busy! nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #56

Actually the top rate appears to be $7600/hour for a large jet riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #119

More like 9 going out and 10 going back. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #120

Alitalia says 8 hours, 15 minutes riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #122

You'd have to include the time over 8 hours plus geek tragedy Apr 2016 #128

Hillary would face the same to CA so just add in those extra fees and time riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #133

I'm pretty sure Weaver and Devine don't think things through geek tragedy Apr 2016 #134

Wow you sure Spent alot of time working on all the problems he has. jmg257 Apr 2016 #11

+1000 Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #44

Still grapling with this issue, failing to detach. TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #13

Not sour grapes - character assassination with lies. kristopher Apr 2016 #68

LOL! beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #15

from the commentary, I think some are good with economic slavery for the many roguevalley Apr 2016 #61

Good with economic slavery? Hell, they're highly pissed we might possibly escape Fumesucker Apr 2016 #78

Since it's not a campaign-related event, of course campaign funds can't be used cyberswede Apr 2016 #16

How did they plan to get to Rome for a conference that starts geek tragedy Apr 2016 #22

I have no idea. Charter a plane? cyberswede Apr 2016 #27

$200k plane trip, round trip geek tragedy Apr 2016 #28

I have no idea how much a plane to Rome costs. cyberswede Apr 2016 #35

No idea about his net worth. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #42

re: "$200k plane trip, round trip" thesquanderer Apr 2016 #90

Possibly. But no late return flights either geek tragedy Apr 2016 #91

re: "I just don't see what he gains from 4 hours at a private conference where he will be listening" thesquanderer Apr 2016 #104

What a bizarre post. Did he say he was going to use campaign cash? I know you won't answer. Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #18

How will he get there in time to catch any of the conference? nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #24

With his own money. Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #30

He has that kind of money lying around? geek tragedy Apr 2016 #33

To fly to Italy? How much do you think it costs? Perhaps you are confusing a flight to Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #38

No commercial flights to Italy that get him geek tragedy Apr 2016 #43

One of your cohorts already platted put that doable trip. Keep up. Luminous Animal Apr 2016 #45

I think he is going to teleconference - so green. hollysmom Apr 2016 #49

Did you ask ? TheFarS1de Apr 2016 #32

I'm guessing he cancels. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #37

Guessing ? TheFarS1de Apr 2016 #39

lol! You're PRAYING he cancels. senz Apr 2016 #71

More like Fantasizing Fuddnik Apr 2016 #74

How long did you spend researching this... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #20

You took the time to go search for flights to see what time they leave? Fawke Em Apr 2016 #25

Takes 15 seconds on kayak.com geek tragedy Apr 2016 #26

Best question: Why do you care? eom Fawke Em Apr 2016 #40

Kayak.com doesn't cover all flights fighting-irish Apr 2016 #108

Does the Vatican do that sort of thing? geek tragedy Apr 2016 #109

Good question. Remember the AIPAC conference? fighting-irish Apr 2016 #111

I'm sure Bernie will be just fine, but thanks for the concern. ThePhilosopher04 Apr 2016 #29

Are you beedle Apr 2016 #41

Oh oh...what's that? Like a lawyer can't buy a ticket. This is like a sandbox. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #46

More like a litter box. morningfog Apr 2016 #79

BTW, if he's going there in his capacity as a senator, then he can request a military flight. Fawke Em Apr 2016 #48

Geek the Tragedy is, as usual, Wrong. >>> Pg55 REF. Text says ok if related to Senate duties kristopher Apr 2016 #53

Of course he can use campaign cash. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #69

Yup. "It will help with the Catholic vote." "It's not a campaign related expense." Can't claim both. (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2016 #93

It would be easy to justify as it would help the US to have karynnj Apr 2016 #84

Good point. Probably ANY time a Senator or Presidential candidate meets with foreign officials... thesquanderer Apr 2016 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author Vilis Veritas Apr 2016 #50

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I'm sure he knows that. What a dumb post. n/t Lil Missy Apr 2016 #54

He's getting Mexico to pay for it. Lodestar Apr 2016 #55

Maybe 10,000 song birds will carry him on their backs. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #99

Here's a thought Autumn Colors Apr 2016 #66

This invitation really got to you. pacalo Apr 2016 #70

Oh No! Might be "off the trail" from Fri afternoon to Sun afternoon! pat_k Apr 2016 #72

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #73

wtf? his itinerary is none of my business. elana i am Apr 2016 #75

He is a public servant. JTFrog Apr 2016 #94

This has to be the weirdest obsessive post about the Vatican visit yet. Wow. myrna minx Apr 2016 #76

jesus what in fuck is wrong with you? m-lekktor Apr 2016 #77

this was a trap set up by Hillary Enrique Apr 2016 #80

Yep . TheFarS1de Apr 2016 #82

Your Cynism is Tragic DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #81

At a quick glance I saw trips from New York to Rome starting at $500 CentralMass Apr 2016 #85

What time do those flights arrive at FCO? nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #89

Bernie also needs to have an up to date passport, not one expiring within 6 months of trip. CTyankee Apr 2016 #86

that would be too funny. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #97

Not funny when you have your passport stolen as I did...it helps to be in a copital CTyankee Apr 2016 #118

I once was barred from boarding a flight because my passport geek tragedy Apr 2016 #121

what did you do? CTyankee Apr 2016 #142

Puerto Rico. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #143

d o you mean that you didn't need it in PR? CTyankee Apr 2016 #145

yes, original plans were for Honduras for a week, switched plans and flew geek tragedy Apr 2016 #146

good. glad it worked out. CTyankee Apr 2016 #147

Lol so what? ibegurpard Apr 2016 #95

Transatlantic charter jets are extremely expensive. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #96

After factoring in the tickets for the press, secret service, etc, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #132

Thanks I can see the hashtags now azurnoir Apr 2016 #100

Maybe George Clooney could fly him out. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #101

No I hear he and Hillary will be doing the posh then ya know exclusivity azurnoir Apr 2016 #103

I really can't wait until Bernie is in Rome at the Vatican talking to the Pope. berningman Apr 2016 #102

Pope will be in Greece at the time. hrmjustin Apr 2016 #107

you keep telling yourself that berningman Apr 2016 #115

The Pope will be in Greece while Sanders is in Rome. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #113

That's no problem AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #106

Now That's What I Call scraping the bottom of the barrel tymorial Apr 2016 #110

That's digging underneath it. The bottom been scraped so hard it fell apart long ago. nt. polly7 Apr 2016 #114

Oops BainsBane Apr 2016 #112

Jury results coming in a minute... SidDithers Apr 2016 #116

LOL, he has 12 already. What difference would 13 mean? nt Logical Apr 2016 #125

This place should be interesting next Tuesday. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #138

A little creative accounting, maybe a shoot for a campaign video ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #117

He won't be able to do that unless he skips the conference. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #129

He could do both. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #131

Ok. Conference is normal business hours. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #135

Hey, Its 12 hides guy! nt Logical Apr 2016 #124

He doesn't need to AgingAmerican Apr 2016 #126

How to become a cartoon caricature BeyondGeography Apr 2016 #130

The things you're posting are getting more ridic by the day. seattleite Apr 2016 #136

We'll see if he winds up going. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #137

I don't care if he does or doesn't. I think it's hysterical that you people are obsessed with this. seattleite Apr 2016 #141

You are grossly uninformed. Uh oh. Zen Democrat Apr 2016 #139

Brilliant response. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #140

Well, Hillary "supporters" keep pointing out he's a secret millionaire,so it shouldn't be a problem. Vinca Apr 2016 #144

This is tearing you up. Have some soup. Get some rest. frylock Apr 2016 #149

I know too bad it was Clinton she could just pull from petty cash and buy a jet..... boomer55 Apr 2016 #151

Actually the Clinton Foundation would pay for her first class flights or jet rentals. DemocracyDirect Apr 2016 #152

Who said he used campaign cash? silvershadow Apr 2016 #153

Please stop, this is embarrassing. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #154

The FEC is worthless and can take no actions due to the split Gothmog Apr 2016 #155