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eridani

(51,907 posts)
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 03:49 AM Oct 2015

Suspecting that this is a put-on, but it would be cool if it were true

Last edited Tue Oct 27, 2015, 05:24 AM - Edit history (1)

Pope Francis Endorses Bernie Sanders for President Spoof!

http://usatoday.com.co/pope-francis-endorses-bernie-sanders-for-president/

“The synod experience also made us better realize that the true defenders are not those who uphold its letter, but its spirit; not ideas but people; not formulas but free availability of God’s love and forgiveness,” Pope Francis said. “I see in Senator Bernard Sanders a man of great integrity and moral conviction, who understands these principles and genuinely wants what’s best for all people.”
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Suspecting that this is a put-on, but it would be cool if it were true (Original Post) eridani Oct 2015 OP
Not true dorkzilla Oct 2015 #1
Are you thinking that this isn't obvious enough? eridani Oct 2015 #2
They'll try to claim we posted this as fact. beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #3
That was exactly my thought, bmus nt dorkzilla Oct 2015 #4
Francis is thinking it, just not saying it. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Oct 2015 #5

dorkzilla

(5,141 posts)
1. Not true
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 04:12 AM
Oct 2015

And honestly I'd self delete this because there are some amongst us who would make a meal out of us believing rumor as fact.

Here is the complete text of the Pope's speech:http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2015/10/24/pope-franciss-address-at-the-end-of-the-family-synod-full-text/

I wish it were true too!

eridani

(51,907 posts)
2. Are you thinking that this isn't obvious enough?
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 04:25 AM
Oct 2015

I can't imagine the Pope getting that specifically into politics.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
3. They'll try to claim we posted this as fact.
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 05:18 AM
Oct 2015

Maybe edit the title to let everyone know that WE are aware it's a spoof?

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