Pope Suggests Critics of Sanders Meeting 'See a Psychiatrist'

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

http://www.haaretz.com/world-news/u-s-election-2016/1.714722?utm_source=dlvr.it

"When I came down, I greeted him, I shook his hand and nothing more. This is called good manners and it is not getting involved in politics," the pope told reporters in answer to a question aboard the plane returning from the Greek island of Lesbos, where he visited a refugee camp..
"If anyone thinks that greeting someone is getting involved in politics, I recommend that he look for a psychiatrist," he said, laughing. 

Man, that damn BernieBro Pope set the record straight for all you envious Hillarians!

[libdem4life]

1. Ouch.

[Zynx]

2. I read it more as he met Bernie like he meets many dignitaries and this should not be viewed as an

endorsement or anything of the kind.

The meeting was really just that. A meeting.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

5. Sure, but nobody is claiming the Pope endorsed him. In fact, Sanders even said the meeting...

...was not an endorsement.

Critics of his meeting need to get a grip, get a life, and get over it.

[IdaBriggs]

3. I like this Pope more all the time!

[global1]

4. The Only Ones That Politicized This Vatican Speaking Opportunity By Bernie.....

are the Hillary bunch. Instead of being proud that one of their countrymen was invited to address the world stage regarding income inequality and poverty - they took it down to the gutter and politicized it.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

7. This is true...

And they're still twisting their knickers in a bunch trying to paint this meeting as bad.

[Marr]

19. +1, and it's been just digusting to watch. /nt

[Cobalt Violet]

44. Yes, It's provided a lot of fodder for my ignore list. Trying to clean up the rest of them.

Disgusting as the issue is they make at least there is a bright side.

[CoffeeCat]

60. Clinton supporters embarrass our country

The obsessive spin, freaking out and hand wringing from Clinton and her mouthpieces--has been a fucking embarrassment on the world's stage.

Their desperate lies and behavior have become part of the Bernie's Pope story. They were a continuous background chorus of crazy. Magnified by the media, their middle-school bullying is an embarrassment. They repeatedly made much ado over nothing and whipped up controversy that was nothing but debunked Clinton-supporter talking points.

Bernie said after his meeting with the Pope that this was not a political meeting or an endorsement. The Pope said the same thing and went further to say that if you do politicize this, you need a shrink!

Jesus! I don't know how much clearer it gets. The Pope basically called out the crazy chorus and told them to get professional help.

I, for one, am embarrassed at how our country has come off! Clinton supporters--drunk on their own obsession to ruin this trip for Bernie--have behaved like vacuous sorority girls on the world's stage--for everyone to see.

They are quintissential toxic people and they'll never stop.

[mmonk]

6. Boom!

[Land of Enchantment]

8. Lovely, nt

[JackRiddler]

9. Correct reading of the comment.

The very people he means think it means something opposite!

[artislife]

10. Their reading comprehension has always been in question. nt

[reddread]

31. but not so much as their veracity

which is now no longer in question at all.

[Doctor_J]

11. From my very limited reading of the hrc group and the hate site they set up, I

would agree. A few of them need help

[litlbilly]

12. More than just a few im afraid.

[desmiller]

13. k & R for setting the record straight

[AZ Progressive]

14. Take that, Hillary Propaganda Squad!

[Katashi_itto]

15. k&R!!!

[felix_numinous]

16. I love the way Bernie Sanders

and Pope Francis are both able to deal with liars, an ability to cut through bullshit is a needed skill these days.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

17. Well....you know...the Pope is on Karl Rove's payroll.

Or, part of the Vast Left Wing Conspiracy.

[DrDan]

18. I read it differently - seems to me he is saying that anyone who mistakes this for an endorsement

needs some professional help

[Armstead]

22. Exacrtly...No one is claiming it was an endorsement

Some people opposed to Sanders are projecting the behavior they expect from candidates onto this.

"My candidate is cynical and manipulative, so Sanders must be too."

[DrDan]

27. and I have read here this morning that the Pope "prefers Sanders"

contrary to what the Pope said

[TM99]

58. Come on if you are truly a Doctor

Dan, then you do know the very real differences between someone has formally endorsed a candidate and say someone simply prefers a candidate.

You are just shit stirring to save face because y'all lied all last week and now must eat crow.

[DrDan]

63. I also know the Vatican will not publicly express a preference for a candidate

and yes - I hold a Ph.D.

[TM99]

64. So did someone say they expressed an actual preference

or are you just nitpicking a Sander's supporters choice of words because ya'll don't want to eat crow around this Vatican conference and visit?

Lord knows, I truly don't expect an honest answer!

[SoLeftIAmRight]

65. Roll Tide - 4 out of the last 7

they have a name for the winners in the world

it ain't corn shucker

[uponit7771]

38. Ummm... not correct (link inside)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1756041

[greiner3]

51. Yes I see you came up with 1.

How long to find him/her?

[uponit7771]

52. There's a whole OP now, you know that right? sigh... SMH (link inside)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511756031

[Fawke Em]

20. What's even better is the Casina Pio retweeted it.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

21. Awesome!

[fried eggs]

23. Reading comprehension

Not one of your strong suits, unfortunately. The pope was gently rebutting Sander's version of events. Sanders tried to make it political by announcing that he had "met" with the pope. The pope was then forced to take time out of his busy schedule to set the record straight and make it clear that he was cordial with Sanders despite being ambushed. How embarrassing for Sanders!

[roguevalley]

28. no, for you.

[arikara]

29. Did you even read the article yourself?

They touched on the topics of climate change and foreign policy during the 6 A.M. chat at the pontiff's residence, held shortly before the pope departed for the Greek island of Lesbos to meet with refugees.

No... Bernie did not "step in front" of the pope, OR "ambush" him.

Report card:
D- in Reading comprehension

[uponit7771]

39. Yeap, the pope purposefully calls it a "greeting" and not a meeting. Sanders sounds desperate

... and then placed someone in the middle of this who didn't ask for it.

[greiner3]

53. "What a maroon"

Bugs Bunny

[grossproffit]

24. I don't think that's what he meant.

[quantumjunkie]

25. K&R

[Sky Masterson]

26. The Pope has Spoken.

Seek help..

[Punkingal]

30. No wonder they like each other...they have the same low tolerance for bullshit.

[Onlooker]

32. Wow, that's a spin ....

The Pope more likely suggested, "What else could I do? He was right there. I had no choice but to greet him." Now, the Pope is probably pissed at Sanders for dragging the Pope into our election. Great going Sanders. Anything to win.

[Autumn]

34. Another spin could be that the Pope is concerned about you.

His Holiness knows how to put a couple of sentences together since he speaks Spanish, fluent Italian, German, French and Portuguese, but he doesn't speak English.

You have suggested that he said

"What else could I do? He was right there. I had no choice but to greet him

Here is what the Pope said,

"When I came down, I greeted him, I shook his hand and nothing more. This is called good manners and it is not getting involved in politics,"
"If anyone thinks that greeting someone is getting involved in politics, I recommend that he look for a psychiatrist"

but kudos to you you got two words, the words

him

and the word

I

correct

[uponit7771]

41. "greeted" him... there was no "meeting" at all... Sanders is at the least overstating the encounter

[Autumn]

49. I always greet people when I meet with them. nt

[Onlooker]

48. Well I know what the Pope said. Someone even posted the video.

The Pope basically said, "What else could I do? He was right there. I had no choice but to greet him."

I suppose the Pope could have taken a quick right turn and avoided him, but that would be a bit tacky. I gather Sanders was an eager beaver waiting there with a few others. Maybe Sanders is thinking of becoming a Catholic, because he said the trip wasn't political, and what an awfully odd time for a Jew to go to the Vatican.

[Autumn]

50. Post the video, the one where the Pope said what you are saying

"What else could I do? He was right there. I had no choice but to greet him."

Post it

[George II]

33. Hey skippy, your subject line is false, He never said that. Reread your own highlighted text.

[Autumn]

35. Exact subject lines are not required in GDP as you well know, that is only required in LBN. nt

[George II]

36. I wasn't referring to the the article's subject line vs. skippy's....

I was referring to his incorrect portrayal of what the Pope REALLY said. He said nothing of the kind.

[Autumn]

37. "skippy's...." subject line can be whatever he want's it to be in GDP. Only in LBN is it required

to be exact and the subject line matches the article

[George II]

40. Again, I never said anything about that - where did you get that idea?

[Autumn]

45. It's not his subject line. He posted the articles, it doesn't have to match what is said.

Star Member George II (14,821 posts)
33. Hey skippy, your subject line is false, He never said that. Reread your own highlighted text.

[Autumn]

47. Take it up with Reuters. It's their headline the poster doesn't have to adhere to it or change it.

[dana_b]

42. tee hee...

I like this guy.

[Tarc]

43. Camp Sanders has the blinders on

This was a warning directed at them to not read anything in to the "meeting".

[pdsimdars]

46. He knows what he sees.

He's another one we are lucky to have at this time.

[RandySF]

54. He made it clear that he's not playing politics

He never say Bernie wasn't playing politics.

[dlwickham]

55. sounds like he's talking about the bern bros

they're the ones who think this was such a great honor for Bernie

[TM99]

59. Read it again.

Y'all are the ones going nuts about pandering, endorsements, and the like. It is not Sanders, it is not his supporters, and it is definitely not the Pope.

He is definitely talking about y'all. Open your eyes and get a life.

[uponit7771]

56. Handshake != meeting

[Califonz]

57. Pope Mic Drop!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

61. Hillary is jealous

[nolawarlock]

62. Sorondo and Sanders were seeking the effect of a tacit endorsement.

From what I can see, the Pope has no interest in Kim Davis 2.0 and got outta dodge with a nice regret note to Sorondo and a happenstance meeting in the hallway. And I'm glad for this because we should not be supporting candidates who seek their endorsements from foreign nations or, for that fact, religious institutions and the Vatican represents both. This had the opportunity to set a dangerous precedent. I say "had" because Bernie clearly missed the mark on this and it will make his impending loss in New York that much more a thing to savor.