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totodeinhere

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13. You list a mighty big "if." The goals you mentioned are laudable but is there any indication

Sat Nov 9, 2013, 05:42 PM

Nov 2013

that he has accomplished any of those things? Or is he just given lip service while in practice advocating the same basic doctrines that his predecessors did?

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Yes, I will continue to criticize the "Gentler, Kinder" pope. [View all] last1standing Nov 2013 OP

Screw new Pope-Lite(tm). Pope still rhymes with Nope. Always will. n/t dogknob Nov 2013 #1

Pope rhymes with Nope. JimboBillyBubbaBob Nov 2013 #27

And "JimboBillyBubbaBob' rhymes with demwing Nov 2013 #36

Exactly! JimboBillyBubbaBob Nov 2013 #44

and with soap on a rope. nt Deep13 Nov 2013 #88

Okay. Well... That settles that Glassunion Nov 2013 #2

OK cordelia Nov 2013 #3

Francis is a great point man. 1000words Nov 2013 #4

Fine with me quinnox Nov 2013 #5

Many Catholics share your criticism BainsBane Nov 2013 #6

Just as I will criticize monarchy, even if some seem kinder and gentler HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #7

As you should. Yet if your point is to garner support for change, less accusatory works better. pinto Nov 2013 #8

You can criticize him, but LittleBlue Nov 2013 #9

You list a mighty big "if." The goals you mentioned are laudable but is there any indication totodeinhere Nov 2013 #13

Francis has spent years of his life increasing persecution of gay people and opposing Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #18

+1 idwiyo Nov 2013 #32

As Illinois House approves gay marriage, speaker cites Pope Francis (6 November) struggle4progress Nov 2013 #82

Ah yes, the "gentler, kinder hatred" I was mentioning in the OP. last1standing Nov 2013 #24

Many DUers have probably never even heard anything about the Pope waterboarding people! struggle4progress Nov 2013 #42

It must be well hidden beneath the altar of St. Peter's. rug Nov 2013 #47

oh ... i did hear there were bones there ... struggle4progress Nov 2013 #61

Some have never even heard of an analogy. last1standing Nov 2013 #54

Maybe they're just too polite to mention anything anal struggle4progress Nov 2013 #62

So you're a "hater" then! Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #10

And as long as most Americans don't give a crap about the poor... starroute Nov 2013 #11

yes, yes. It's just all about you. cali Nov 2013 #12

And your OP 'I like the Pope So Sue Me' wasn't all about you? Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #14

Only Pope fans get to post what they think? theHandpuppet Nov 2013 #93

Isn't your OP about the pope also all about you?? totodeinhere Nov 2013 #15

Yes. He is attacking me so it is all about me. last1standing Nov 2013 #23

Lol. The hypocrisy. Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #26

Your OP was "all about you". Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #50

People are asking you questions. You should answer. Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #86

Your generous weekly collection plate contribution ucrdem Nov 2013 #16

Then I guess we better stop criticizing the GOP too. progressoid Nov 2013 #20

That comment reaches a whole new level of misdirection. Congrats. last1standing Nov 2013 #22

The pope is attacking you and I should send you a check. I see. ucrdem Nov 2013 #29

+1000 Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #51

The President of Argentina criticized Francis's language against gay people there Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #17

As Illinois House approves gay marriage, speaker cites Pope Francis (6 Nopvember) struggle4progress Nov 2013 #45

Oh what shall I ever do!? (NT) Elmergantry Nov 2013 #19

Post a useless comment, perhaps? last1standing Nov 2013 #21

Um...ok. Good for you? distantearlywarning Nov 2013 #25

The Pope is not above critisizm. I say go for it. hrmjustin Nov 2013 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author Richardo Nov 2013 #30

K & R for stating how many of us feel giftedgirl77 Nov 2013 #31

K&R I am with you on this. idwiyo Nov 2013 #33

So, will you also praise him when he does something good or no? Drunken Irishman Nov 2013 #34

Will you also praise him for his progressive moves? demwing Nov 2013 #35

I'm too lazy to criticize him, so I won't graywarrior Nov 2013 #37

*shrug* fair enough. Deep13 Nov 2013 #38

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this exciting news! struggle4progress Nov 2013 #39

The vatican has never done anything that was not in the best interest of the Vatican Marrah_G Nov 2013 #40

Zzzzzz... Bluzmann57 Nov 2013 #41

I agree. Now neither of us knows why you commented on this post. last1standing Nov 2013 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Nov 2013 #43

I don't. last1standing Nov 2013 #52

He's not going to turn that particular air craft JoePhilly Nov 2013 #46

I haven't seen Francis reform anything. Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #48

The history of progress is baby steps Savannahmann Nov 2013 #49

Remember that the "steps" in baby steps is plural. last1standing Nov 2013 #56

Well, that told the sods, didn't it? rug Nov 2013 #53

Did someone tell you you couldn't? ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #57

No, they said I shouldn't. last1standing Nov 2013 #58

I would fight that battle wherever that happened then... ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #59

What you missed is someone telling the LGBT community what to think. last1standing Nov 2013 #65

I do my fighting for equal rights for ALL on the streets, where it matters. ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #66

Uh huh. last1standing Nov 2013 #68

Did I tell you that? No... I did not. ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #70

That is exactly what you said. last1standing Nov 2013 #73

See? Now that is unkind. ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #75

What's unkind is refusing to understand that I don't have the luxury of ignoring the pope. last1standing Nov 2013 #76

You might want to set aside your preconceptions and read #45: struggle4progress Nov 2013 #80

I'm gay. I have the luxury of ignoring the pope. And recognizing that lots of Catholics do, as well. pinto Nov 2013 #85

You might want to read #45: struggle4progress Nov 2013 #71

Some folk are just real sticklers for "If you can't say something, don't say anything" struggle4progress Nov 2013 #64

It's becoming very apparent that you're going to go out of your way to spread hatred in this thread. last1standing Nov 2013 #67

You might want to examine my #45: struggle4progress Nov 2013 #69

My mother used to rail about her priest's mentioning abortion. I told her there were Protestant WinkyDink Nov 2013 #60

knock yourself out. i think it's all fairy tales anyway. dionysus Nov 2013 #63

Unfortunately, this story often ends with gay-bashing and back alley abortions. last1standing Nov 2013 #77

good point. luckily religion is on a slow decline. dionysus Nov 2013 #79

Yes, but far too slow for many of us. last1standing Nov 2013 #83

it's too bad religion in practice is different from what it's supposed to be. Jesus' message, dionysus Nov 2013 #84

You might want to set aside your preconceptions and read #45: struggle4progress Nov 2013 #81

Okay...so? Texasgal Nov 2013 #72

I don't care what 840high Nov 2013 #74

I'm going to suggest you take your own advice. last1standing Nov 2013 #78

People are trying to whitewash here and you aren't helping. JoeyT Nov 2013 #87

No. Deep13 Nov 2013 #89

I'm not Catholic, but have attended Catholic services a few times davidpdx Nov 2013 #90

Yep. I will continue to condemn the pedo champion. nt Demo_Chris Nov 2013 #91

Here, find a Mass to picket. rug Nov 2013 #92