2016 Postmortem

GreatGazoo

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40. I have to ask sincerely, do you really think the Pope didn't have to sign off on the list

Sat Apr 9, 2016, 09:56 PM

Apr 2016

of invitees? Do you think some Cardinal just fessed up at the morning meeting like "oh by the way I kind of inserted the Vatican into the US Primaries at a key moment in the race. Hope you're cool with that."

The Vatican is knows what it is doing here. It may surprise conservative Catholics to see Sanders picked over others but this is a different Pope and he shares some goals with Sanders.

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Bernie's "meeting with the Pope" is a Hail Mary pass. you only do that if you're down with seconds [View all] hill2016 Apr 2016 OP

I'm Catholic and I'm offended that Sanders chooses to politicize my religion. JFK turning in grave. Trust Buster Apr 2016 #1

I'm an atheist and I'm offended by your religion's politicizing of women's and lgbt rights. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #5

Then I would highly suggest that you don't travel to the Vatican. See how easy it is ? Trust Buster Apr 2016 #6

Except their interference in the laws HERE affect MY rights. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #9

Sanders is traveling to the Vatican. He's not going their to take up your beef. Trust Buster Apr 2016 #13

We were comparing offenses, yours doesn't trump mine. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #14

Try to understand for once that this is not about you. I know that comes as a shock to you. Trust Buster Apr 2016 #17

Not me: HUMAN rights which are under attack by the Church. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #19

You're helplessly off the thread topic. I'm done talking to you. Trust Buster Apr 2016 #20

Not at all, the Church and its anti-women's and anti-lgbt rights stances is relevant. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #21

This is about Hillary's supporters using the heart of your religion to attack a politician. DebDoo Apr 2016 #24

Nicely done! beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #28

This Catholic agrees with you. 840high Apr 2016 #30

I'm offended that you're offended. fighting-irish Apr 2016 #25

I have to ask sincerely, do you really think the Pope didn't have to sign off on the list GreatGazoo Apr 2016 #40

As a Catholic are you offended Perogie Apr 2016 #52

Seriously, how much sleep have you lost being offended? You know it's a sin to lie? B Calm Apr 2016 #53

Does this look like a "Hail Mary" pass to you? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #2

You are correct - whether he actually meets the Pope is of no consequence DrDan Apr 2016 #7

Will what work? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #3

I don't think it's close enough for a Hail Mary. NCTraveler Apr 2016 #4

It is all on Clinton. For whatever reason, the Vatican deemed her not deserving of an invite. TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #16

If he names Aaron Rodgers as his VP pick, we'll know what's up nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #8

Sanders, a Jewish man, couldn't travel to Washington D.C. to meet with AIPAC but Trust Buster Apr 2016 #10

Now he's a bad Jew because he had a scheduling conflict? beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #11

Yep. Those Jews Should Keep To Themselves SDJay Apr 2016 #15

Is there anything that doesn't offend you? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #23

Why does his religious background even matter ? TheFarS1de Apr 2016 #47

The Vatican is the head of Catholiscism. You didn't know that ? Do you know who AIPAC is ? Trust Buster Apr 2016 #48

Of couse I know it is . TheFarS1de Apr 2016 #49

You do know that Jesus was Jewish don't you? Perogie Apr 2016 #54

No chance. It looks bad to abandon his NY campaign for an Italy trip 4 days before the vote. IamMab Apr 2016 #12

How kind of you to worry about Bernie. 840high Apr 2016 #31

Riiight. But flying to the Bay Area for photo ops & to pimp and hor with superrich Hollywood glams jmg257 Apr 2016 #50

Is there a limit to worthless OPs by the same person over & over? Too much time on your hands? Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #18

Nah, let her fundraise. fighting-irish Apr 2016 #26

They got marching orders. TM99 Apr 2016 #27

lol Go Vols Apr 2016 #22

I am most pleased and honored he was invited and is going. Jackilope Apr 2016 #29

.that^ X100 840high Apr 2016 #32

Bravo! Especially the last part! beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #33

When I first found Bernie SmittynMo Apr 2016 #34

He was invited to a conference, not a meeting with Pope noiretextatique Apr 2016 #35

"You're meeting with the Pope?" Bobbie Jo Apr 2016 #36

What are you going to harp about if he meets the Pope? noiretextatique Apr 2016 #37

He lied about meeting the Pope baldguy Apr 2016 #38

I think you're right hill2016 Apr 2016 #41

Um...he was invited. Did the Vatican throw the pass? cyberswede Apr 2016 #39

Jeebus Amaril Apr 2016 #42

It's been planned for months. So you're premise is incorrect. /nt Marr Apr 2016 #43

Kick. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #44

PASS is actually the name of the organization he latched on robbedvoter Apr 2016 #45

It did work. Vatican though the ball, Sanders caught it. He'll be touching down in Rome while jmg257 Apr 2016 #46

Has the Pope learned from the Kim Davis' incident? Gothmog Apr 2016 #51

A Hail Mary pass only works if the team is down by less than a touchdown. yellowcanine Apr 2016 #55

Its hurting the vote for Sanders in my family revmclaren Apr 2016 #56