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In reply to the discussion: Bernie's "meeting with the Pope" is a Hail Mary pass. you only do that if you're down with seconds [View all]revmclaren
(2,511 posts)56. Its hurting the vote for Sanders in my family
from some devout Non-Catholic Christians.... ie my cousins. No way in HELL (pardon the mythological reference since I am Pagan and believe in the TOTAL separation of church and state) will they vote for him now if he kisses up to the pope. Just the way it is.
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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
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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
Sanders is traveling to the Vatican. He's not going their to take up your beef.
Trust Buster
Apr 2016
#13
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 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
I have to ask sincerely, do you really think the Pope didn't have to sign off on the list
GreatGazoo
Apr 2016
#40
Seriously, how much sleep have you lost being offended? You know it's a sin to lie?
B Calm
Apr 2016
#53
It is all on Clinton. For whatever reason, the Vatican deemed her not deserving of an invite.
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2016
#16
Sanders, a Jewish man, couldn't travel to Washington D.C. to meet with AIPAC but
Trust Buster
Apr 2016
#10
The Vatican is the head of Catholiscism. You didn't know that ? Do you know who AIPAC is ?
Trust Buster
Apr 2016
#48
No chance. It looks bad to abandon his NY campaign for an Italy trip 4 days before the vote.
IamMab
Apr 2016
#12
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