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(11,665 posts) Thu Feb 27, 2014, 02:22 PM Feb 2014

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Pope Francis quote... [View all] Playinghardball Feb 2014 OP

Great quote, in other words there is not any trickle down economics. Thinkingabout Feb 2014 #1

Precisely. n/t Laelth Feb 2014 #43

tinkle down + there's no PEE. pansypoo53219 Feb 2014 #45

K&R woo me with science Feb 2014 #2

waiting for usual haters to pipe in leftyohiolib Feb 2014 #3

Post removed Post removed Feb 2014 #4

OP was at 1:22 Jeff In Milwaukee Feb 2014 #11

not surprising that same person always has wonderful things to say. leftyohiolib Feb 2014 #13

Francis says my family is a destructive attack on God, he's the hater, pal. Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #16

yea he should ride in there in there in his papal tank and blow them all away leftyohiolib Feb 2014 #19

He should open his mouth and speak against this evil. Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #20

im saying that uganda wont listem to him anyway no matter what he says. his followers leftyohiolib Feb 2014 #24

Uganda's largest religion is the one he leads, if his words are worthless to them Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #28

1800s were a long time ago and this pope didnt behead anyone leftyohiolib Feb 2014 #47

He has not said a word against this law, not one word. He has said many nasty Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #51

my point was that things change given time and his words were about finding peace rather than leftyohiolib Feb 2014 #55

What influence does the Pope have on the American Televangelists who are responsible for spreading sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #64

The Catholic Bishops in Uganda have NOT condemned the new laws theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #71

We have fought the war on poverty? Really, tell that to women who have to work three jobs, 'thanks sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #73

Yes, there is a war on poverty theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #74

But that would just be words, no? treestar Feb 2014 #79

Well according to some... theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #83

I think this comment defines the Francis Fans. Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #23

"Thou shall not kill" Lordquinton Feb 2014 #25

Wrong. LumosMaxima Feb 2014 #44

Then every catholic priest I've asked about it Lordquinton Feb 2014 #53

Actually, "Thou wall not kill" doesn't apply if you're not Jewish. Of course, I don't know.... Moonwalk Feb 2014 #82

The Pope, through his Papal Nunico to Uganda has objected to that law: happyslug Feb 2014 #41

Francis has not said a fucking word, this bull you are pushing is months old Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #50

Pope is a hate manger who is a bigot and a misogynist. NYC Liberal Feb 2014 #26

no stg81 Feb 2014 #34

Yes. He believes gay couples adopting children is "child abuse". NYC Liberal Feb 2014 #35

What? No answer? I'm shocked! n/t Egalitarian Thug Feb 2014 #65

As a woman, I am very pleased with this Pope's stand on what most affects women all over the world, sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #66

Tell it these women theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #68

Why would I have to tell women anything? We women know what creates inequality for women. sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #69

Yeah, well I'm a woman too theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #72

i was wondering how long that would last leftyohiolib Feb 2014 #54

I see that you didn't have to wait long. Beacool Feb 2014 #61

nope they flocked in like vultures on a carcass. i understand though if i were gay i think i would leftyohiolib Feb 2014 #63

And another... SidDithers Feb 2014 #5

Oh, here's another good one... SidDithers Feb 2014 #6

Wow, so he thinks marriage equality is the "machination of the Father of Lies."?! SunSeeker Feb 2014 #14

i guess tolerance is a one way street leftyohiolib Feb 2014 #15

did you intentionally try to sound like the SB1062 sponsors? nt geek tragedy Feb 2014 #37

Yes, he says equality if from the Devil, he is leader of more Ugandans than any Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #17

Is this a recent quote? el_bryanto Feb 2014 #7

It is meant to distract from the reality of Francis' tacit approval of Uganda's hate Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #10

That was the old industrialists…When philanthropy meant leaving a legacy with your name... Tikki Feb 2014 #8

Has he, as spiritual leader of the largest religious group in Uganda, managed to Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #9

The president of Uganda VA_Jill Feb 2014 #36

Because no one here defends those evangelicals for their harmful action but they Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #49

Apparently VA_Jill Feb 2014 #52

Hate is what is being done in Uganda. I am being critical of dangerous teachings Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #78

Apparently some folks need a refresher theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #80

And right on cue... theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #85

Especially when it comes to the Catholic Church--richest organization in the world! hue Feb 2014 #12

some food for thought. "How Rich Is the Catholic Church?" hue Feb 2014 #18

Francis is Spirtual Leader of nearly half of Uganda, yet he is silent about the horrific Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #21

"I call you all here to announce that I'm turning over all Vatican materiels to the prosecutors Egalitarian Thug Feb 2014 #22

The contruction of a pubic image that is counter to the reality is very difficult at best Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #27

Supply side economics is mythology. Enthusiast Feb 2014 #29

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Feb 2014 #30

This pope won't let up in his holy war against the 1%! :) reformist2 Feb 2014 #31

The pope is on a jihad Renew Deal Feb 2014 #33

Maybe he meant nothing comes out for the pour. Renew Deal Feb 2014 #32

As much negative posters try they will not destroy the paths Pope Francis leads. Thinkingabout Feb 2014 #38

He also leads people down the path of oppression and bigotry theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #39

Sometimes one becomes a prisoner of their own hate, you can have a glass which is half full or a Thinkingabout Feb 2014 #46

Francis speaks hate againt my family, he is a prisoner of hate, his followers Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #48

Are you saying Pope Francis speaks hate and therefore you speak hate? Thinkingabout Feb 2014 #57

I think what it means is... theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #59

Saying his glass is full of shit is criticism of his bigoted views. Why do you defend Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #76

It means his bigoted opinions are full of shit. Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #77

Then I suggest Francis free himself from the shackles of his own bigotry theHandpuppet Feb 2014 #58

Yeah, well, I suspect if the same criticism were levied against NYC Liberal Feb 2014 #70

Did you find hate in the original post or did you see sensible reasoning in Thinkingabout Feb 2014 #75

I think it overflows - TBF Feb 2014 #40

k&r for Pope Francis. n/t Laelth Feb 2014 #42

I hope that American Catholic voters read this... NaturalHigh Feb 2014 #56

You tell them, your Holiness!!! Beacool Feb 2014 #60

When are you going to speak out against Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #62

I'm sorry but this guy needs a food tester....soon Jake2413 Feb 2014 #67

Francis is the only pope I've ever loved. AikidoSoul Feb 2014 #81

Good Pope warrprayer Feb 2014 #84