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You might have noticed that many conservatives are in denial about the Pope's economic message. They are trying to make it look like he preaching Compassionate Conservatism.
for example, this attempt in the Daily Caller "why Pope Francis' message is being welcomed by many conservatives". http://dailycaller.com/2013/11/27/why-pope-francis-message-is-being-welcomed-by-many-conservatives/
Unfortunately for them, the Pope is making it impossible for them to do that. He called out "trickle down" by name.
There is absolutely no doubt what that means. It doesn't just mean capitalism. It means one specific interpretation of capitalism. Associated with one particular country. He is calling out American capitalism.
And not just American capitalism, but the interpretation of capitalism closely associated with one party, the GOP.
And this form of capitalism that the Pope is singling out, the GOP not only supports it, they WORSHIP it. They worship Reagan, and the Pope called out Reaganism by name.
And not only do they worship it, but their position is that it is utterly unacceptable NOT to worship it. They make no bones about it. If you listen to RW radio, or if you paid attention during the GOP primary debates, it is absolutely clear.