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Tarc

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26. I wouild be worried too, as it would indicate that there is an impostor afoot
Mon Apr 11, 2016, 12:53 PM
Apr 2016
Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, will visit the Greek island of Lesbos next week...

The Greek government issued a note saying the pope and patriarch would be visiting Lesbos on April 14-15 along with Athens Archbishop Ieronymos, and that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras would join them.


Sanders visit to Vatican sows confusion

The conference, organized by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, will be held on April 15 — just days before the crucial New York primary, in which Sanders is hoping to upset his rival Hillary Clinton in her home state.


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Man, you guys are jealous. RiverLover Apr 2016 #1
Haha dont you know? GummyBearz Apr 2016 #18
From a pure campaign standpoint it is the wrong thing to do at this time, but when Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #29
Well, God does seem to prefer Bernie. RiverLover Apr 2016 #33
It's like a sign. Octafish Apr 2016 #35
+1000 noiretextatique Apr 2016 #73
Knowing what I know about god and Bernie, you might be right. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #37
God prefers Bernie because a bird landed on his podium? Cali_Democrat Apr 2016 #42
Is this today's talking point? noiretextatique Apr 2016 #72
Ridiculous attack of me, a Bernie voter. It is an obvservation that I think most Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #78
Whatever noiretextatique Apr 2016 #81
I post like someone who supports whoever the candidate is, and someone who Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #83
...but do you know the damage the right can do from within the Democratic Party while RiverLover Apr 2016 #90
It's not like Clinton has never addressed an international audience. Sanders ... this is Yuge. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #53
Pretty much only when they paid... Human101948 Apr 2016 #54
Yeah, Sanders likes to stay home. Even beyond the paid engagements, HRC is well traveled and... Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #57
She will be even better known and loved when she gets control of the military... Human101948 Apr 2016 #62
You think I just arrived at DU and didn't see all that shit? Try to stay on topic. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #65
Yes, Ms. Schoolmarm.... Human101948 Apr 2016 #69
She talks to God daily - how 840high Apr 2016 #88
Yeah-- they're blowing me away with this stuff. Marr Apr 2016 #70
Really...so petty and ridiculous eom noiretextatique Apr 2016 #74
Deep thinking isn't exactly amongst their collective strong suits LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #80
You seem very concerned 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #2
........ polly7 Apr 2016 #3
Fail and flail Armstead Apr 2016 #4
It still stings don't it. Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #5
Worried about a pic of Bernie and the Pope are you? I would be too. n/t Avalux Apr 2016 #6
I wouild be worried too, as it would indicate that there is an impostor afoot Tarc Apr 2016 #26
Your facts are out of date NWCorona Apr 2016 #48
Really? Do tell. Tarc Apr 2016 #50
From your link NWCorona Apr 2016 #51
Unless the Vatican has teleporters, it takes some time to travel, bro Tarc Apr 2016 #56
The flight time from Rome, Italy to Athens, Greece is: frylock Apr 2016 #60
And he will still be gone on the 15th Tarc Apr 2016 #63
And you're still woefully uninformed. frylock Apr 2016 #64
How long do you think travel time takes? NWCorona Apr 2016 #67
This Vatican thing really has your panties in a twist, doesn't it? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #7
Panties?...That's sexist heh-heh Armstead Apr 2016 #22
Why would he do that? Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #8
... Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #9
So he actually gets to speak? kennetha Apr 2016 #10
Well, I suppose he could do that. MineralMan Apr 2016 #11
San Francisco to peddle influence, or the Vatican to speak re: economic issues...yeah tough call! jmg257 Apr 2016 #15
The Vatican doesn't pay $2700 for attendance though. nt NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #24
Or $353,000 like Hillary and the Clooneys are charging. jmg257 Apr 2016 #31
Wonder what they'll be serving for a 350K dinner NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #34
LOL! Better be some damn tasty lobsters for that much coin! With Rice-a-roni, the SF treat! nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #36
Fundraising for Democratic races is hardly peddling influence Lucinda Apr 2016 #38
Nope - also not new to money in politics. No worries #ImWith$$$. jmg257 Apr 2016 #39
I'll take a candidate that works hard to elect others in an effort to move the country forward Lucinda Apr 2016 #43
I understand your position. At his point, I am more about seeing the status quo change. jmg257 Apr 2016 #46
As I said, it's Bernie's decision, not mine. MineralMan Apr 2016 #40
At least its not before the debate...remember Nixon vs JFK? Bernie is not a young man! jmg257 Apr 2016 #45
Seriously, why do you care? mt NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #12
I keep thinking I'll put them on ignore . . . but then I think I'll miss all this fun! Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #13
LOL, same here. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #16
I've never put anyone on ignore on this site. NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #21
Some of the endless threads and posts are not even worth reading for amusement. Doesn't clutter up Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #47
This one stays. Blue_In_AK Apr 2016 #49
A speech?!? So this "obscure conference" will now get national coverage as Bernie speaks about jmg257 Apr 2016 #14
conference closed to the public kennetha Apr 2016 #17
Sadners will only offer to Skype if it's AIPAC on the line. CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #19
He did think of it. Wilms Apr 2016 #20
Did this keep you up all weekend? You've been ranting about this for 3 days. jillan Apr 2016 #23
Bernie's speaking! Bernie's speaking! DebDoo Apr 2016 #25
How to deal with envy rachacha Apr 2016 #27
Are you serious? jberryhill Apr 2016 #28
Oh, for god's sake. Let it go. bjo59 Apr 2016 #30
of course not - he will be meeting with the Pope as well as speaking DrDan Apr 2016 #32
That is a really creative one. I AM impressd. pangaia Apr 2016 #41
Don't give them any ideas...being absent from the campaign trail for 2 days is great for us! nt anotherproletariat Apr 2016 #44
Maybe just a tweet: Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #52
Good time for Bernie and Jane to sort through their income tax papers. oasis Apr 2016 #55
You know who ISN'T flying to Europe for a 10 min speech? frylock Apr 2016 #58
Hmmm let me think Bjornsdotter Apr 2016 #59
which is how H should give her rallies, wendylaroux Apr 2016 #61
To show the world not all Pres candidates are corrupt, or hawks, or liars larkrake Apr 2016 #66
Interacting with attendees at conferences is one way to learn about things from others' perspectives cyberswede Apr 2016 #68
Embarrassingly desperate and petty. /nt Marr Apr 2016 #71
I am surprised that I can see Puglover Apr 2016 #75
Why do you care? Vinca Apr 2016 #76
And you're flying right to my ignore list once and for all! Cobalt Violet Apr 2016 #77
Like teleconferencing someones Gold Sacks fund-raiser? Eleanors38 Apr 2016 #79
Best post ever! northernsouthern Apr 2016 #82
While he appreciates your concern, the answer is still "no". He will be just fine. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #84
You MUST be a parody poster TheSarcastinator Apr 2016 #85
You again? Do something 840high Apr 2016 #86
The pettiness from the Clinton supporters is amazing. ladjf Apr 2016 #87
Maybe Hillary could participate using her own private server. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #89
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