Watch for this now: The SCLM will keep linking up Chimp with the Pope.

[scarletwoman]

(*SCLM* = "So-called Liberal Media", a term which originated on a liberal/left blog -- I much prefer this to "MSM" which originated with the rightwingers.)

Anyway, the Chimporer WILL attend the Papal funeral in Rome. The media talking heads will intone with hushed and reverant voices about the "special bond" the Chimp had with His Holiness. This already happened, btw, within the first hour after the Pope's death was anounced and the 3 Networks were doing a continuous broadcast from Rome. I believe it was on ABC, but I counldn't swear to it -- I was switching back and forth.

One commentator mentioned John-Paul's stance against the Iraq Invasion, and another chimed in with something like; "Well, yes. But even though they disgreed over Iraq, President Bush always felt a special bond with Pope John-Paul..."

So, watch for this. Additionally, watch for the fading away, in the U.S. media, of any more mention of the Pope's opposition to the Iraq Invasion, while the "special bond"/"Culture of Life"(tm) frame gets flogged over and over again.

Maybe we could make bets as to how many days it will take before that little Iraq "disagreement" will be omitted from mention altogether...

sw

[hippiepunk]

1. The chimp is unworthy

or being connected in any way with the pope

[democrat in Tallahassee]

2. that will really piss off his base; they hate the pope.

[hippiepunk]

3. Fundies hate everyone who doesn't toe the party line

[fooj]

4. He makes me ill!

:puke: The Pope was an honorable, decent man of integrity. He gave people hope. Shrub is the complete polar opposite. He feels a bond, alright! It's called the propaganda, "photo op" bond! He is a shameless fool!


Peace!

[Bluebear]

5. My bet is he will send his expendable monkey brother

A la the tsunami. JEB! is Catholic, after all, and Smirk has his social security tour to tend to. JEB! will go, along with Babs and Poppy, who hear Italy is lovely this time of year.

[scarletwoman]

7. Okay, you're on.

:D

What's the bet? An extra donation to DU?

sw

[Bluebear]

9. Sounds good, you're on

[scarletwoman]

12. Just wanna give you a heads up - gw IS planning on going to the funeral.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/03/international/europe/03cnd-react.html

In an unusual measure of respect, President Bush was reported to be making tentative plans to attend the pope's funeral, which would be a first for an American president. As the pope's health has faded, presidential aides have made clear that this was a distinct possibility.

http://www.startribune.com/stories/484/5327918.html

President awaits formal funeral invitation

For months, as the health of Pope John Paul II declined, White House officials developed plans for President Bush to become the first sitting U.S. president to attend the funeral of a pope.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12747682-1702,00.html

Bush 'to attend Pope's funeral'

US President George W. Bush will attend the Vatican funeral for Pope John Paul II, the first time ever a US leader has taken part in a papal funeral, NBC television has reported.

But the White House said it was waiting to hear from the Vatican leadership before making any announcement about Mr Bush's plans.

Warm up your checkbook, Bluebear! :D

sw

[scarletwoman]

13. YOO HOO! Bluebear! We had a bet!

So, are you gonna pay up?

sw

[Bluebear]

16. Done!

See mail XOXOX

[scarletwoman]

17. You TOTALLY rock!

:loveya:

(I've pm'ed you back) XOXOX to you too! :hug:

sw

[Bluebear]

18. As do you, don'tcha know!

[scarletwoman]

20. If I do, it's because good folks like you keep me rockin'...

:D

sw

[oasis]

6. The SCLM "always felt a special bond" with the Bush Administration.

So get ready for a steady diet of BU...SH.

[scarletwoman]

8. Yeah, you got THAT right! (n/t)

[damntexdem]

10. Conveniently overlooking where the Pope disagreed with Dubya.

Just as the American Church hierarchy overlooked where the Pope disagreed with them: e.g., Iraq Invasion; war in general; death penalty; poverty; and so on.

[scarletwoman]

11. Yup. That's what I'm sayin'... (n/t)

[unhappycamper]

14. is there enough room on AF1 for the dignitaries and our dear

leader's storm troopers?

[theliberalavenger]

15. I love your Buddhist animated .gif

Very nice.

[scarletwoman]

19. Thanks! Truth is, I "borrowed" it from another DUer.

So please feel free to "borrow" it from me! More spinning prayer wheels surely can't hurt!

Peace,
sw