What kind of campaign pulls this kind of stunt?

[kennetha]

Seriously, what kind of campaign, would send it's candidate to Italy right after a debate and before the voting to attend a 30 person closed conference of academics where he may not even get a chance to speak and if he does speak, will asked to expound upon a 25 year old papal encyclical about which he probably knows nothing and apply it to the contemporary scene?

The Vatican conference on Centesimus annus will be a small gathering of roughly 30 scholars. It is not open to the public. Pope Francis is not expected to attend, though Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, head of the pope's Council of Cardinals, will open speak at the conference's opening.

The remainder of the conference will situate around the presentation of five papers. Presenters include Sachs and each of the Latin American presidents, in addition to Fr. Bryan Hehir, of the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, and José Casanova, senior fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, in Washington, D.C.

Asked if Sanders might address the conference as well, Sanchez said, "I think that he needs to have the same possibility as the other political leaders." He clarified that it would have to be within the context of Centesimus annus.


http://ncronline.org/news/politics/bernie-sanders-set-attend-vatican-conference-john-paul-ii-encyclical

Maybe they were hoping for an audience or at least a photo-op with the Pope?


Heads should roll, but they probably won't. I doubt they know how ridiculous they are looking.

[beam me up scottie]

1. ...

[DisgustipatedinCA]

13. All these crazy Vatican OP's. Is anyone going to bring these people to heel?

[beam me up scottie]

17. Do you think Bernie will claim he landed in Rome under sniper fire?

[DisgustipatedinCA]

22. Yes, I do. And he'll say he was using civil rights icons as human shields.

And the map that we use to discuss his heroics will look strangely like the city of Moscow (remember that one?).

[beam me up scottie]

24. He's just on a layover on his way to Russia for a second honeymoon.

[roguevalley]

38. someone who has the undying love of people

[NWCorona]

56. Love it!

[Autumn]

3. Does this sting as bad as Hillarys delegates not showing up in Nevada?

[bjo59]

57. Good one!

[cherokeeprogressive]

4. I find it curious you're not jumping for joy about how he's LOST THE PRIMARY over this.

[beedle]

47. Really

Obviously this move, one that "cynically" takes a wildly popular US politician, almost a folk hero, for better or worst, now known the world over; Puts him in at a (no longer obscure since it's a candidate with a come-back story in the 2016 presidential elections) conference, that potentially influences billions of Catholics and hundreds of millions of Americans on the issues of economic and environmental justice .... of course this will be a disaster for Bernie ... you're right, the OP has it nailed. This will cost Bernie at LEAST 7 bagillon delegates.

[TheBlackAdder]

53. Yeah, what's with the faux concern for a campaign you'd like to see flounder?

.






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[TheCowsCameHome]

5. That is just so lame.

Not Sanders - You.

Are you in a full panic mode?

[TCJ70]

6. Your sudden breathless concern for the Sanders campaign...

...is noted, but hardly comes across as sincere.

[Fumesucker]

7. An unconventional one?

Just guessing here...

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

8. Italy? Why, that's a long way and will take a long time....if he goes by Kayak.

Your concern for Bernie's schedule is duly noted. And, commented above these words.

[Kalidurga]

9. What kind of person pulls this kind of stunt?

A Presidential candidate has an opportunity to go to the Vatican and talk about the issues of poverty and social justice and he gets attacked by liberals for it. What kind of liberal pulls this kind of stunt? Is it the kind that engages in a war against the poor. Or the kind that thinks children should be seen not heard and for damn sure shouldn't vote in their own interests? Or is it the kind that wants to forget Bill Clinton told BLM that they don't care about people being murdered in their own communities?

[polly7]

14. Good post, Kalidurga. nt.

[TheFarS1de]

18. Well stated

[jillan]

19. Excellent post!

[IdaBriggs]

20. ^== This.

[RiverLover]

31. !!! Agree you say it here! Truth.

We're clearly fighting conservatives, liberals don't think like they do. They can't hide their true colors along the red spectrum.

[840high]

32. .that^

[Uncle Joe]

34. Excellent post, Kalidurga.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

11. Take a deep breath and count to 10 and just let it go... You look very sad here.

[frustrated_lefty]

12. They look far less ridiculous

than Clintonistas bouncing around like a ping pong ball looking for some reason, ANY reason to justify their poutrage.

[QC]

15. Wow, this thing really has some people shitting their pantsuits.

It was cute at first but now it's looking downright loony.

[beam me up scottie]

26. LOL!

[QC]

42. It's like somebody brought a bad batch of bath salts

to the secret clubhouse.

[beam me up scottie]

44. That would explain a lot.

[TheFarS1de]

16. "Pope Francis is not expected to attend"

.....but he may make time

[TheCowsCameHome]

21. Ok, your time is up, head back to Camp Bansalot.

[nadinbrzezinski]

23. I am nice, that digging is back breaking

here.



Trust me, will be far less bad on the back and likely prevent a trip to the ER

[Fumesucker]

48. He's going to need a bigger excavator

[chascarrillo]

25. Jealous much? -nt-

[Nanjeanne]

27. Of course it would be so much better to hold the fundraiser bbq at Terry McAuliffe's house

But Sanders obviously has other priorities.

So Clinton people should be thrilled Sanders is out of the country talking with religious, economics and humanitian advocates.

It's also a scoring for Sanders I'm sure. I'm especially thrilled that Dr. Jeffrey Sachs will be there. He is a huge supporter of Sanders.

[wendylaroux]

28. why do you care? why does anyone?

[PeoViejo]

29. Feel the Bern, Baby.

Ahhh, the Queen wasn't invited.

[2pooped2pop]

30. Camp Clinton seems to be very worried about Bernie being asked to the Vatican

Add that to Bill's big fuck up yesterday, and it appears that camp Clinton is freaking the fuck out.

[840high]

35. .+1

[HughLefty1]

33. Seems to me he's using his platform to do some good for the world...

Something HRC knows little about.

[thesquanderer]

36. It's a wonderful opportunity for him personally.

Not everything has to be about the campaign. But there is a side benefit that he may end up with some positive publicity here that offsets his missing a day of local campaigning.

[Amaril]

37. Well, first of all.......

.....the "campaign" isn't sending him. He was invited to participate in a discussion which may help shape the futures of countless people worldwide

Second, the topics which will be discussed are of great importance to him (and should be of importance to all Democrats), so, yes, he likely sees this as a remarkable honor AND an opportunity to do tangible good in the world, so, no, he won't be passing it up because YOU think it's ridiculous.

You see, Bernie isn't a cardboard cutout -- he is the real deal, and he actually walks the walk (as opposed to just talking the talk). He cares about people -- ALL people, not just the ones who can cough up $300k for a dinner with the rich and fabulous -- and their futures. Of course he's going, and we should ALL be proud & supportive.

[roguevalley]

40. I hear white noise machines are optional

[DebDoo]

39. The kind of campaign that is run by the actual candidate, as opposed to super pacs

I understand your confusion though, you're not used to cadidates sticking to their ideals. Or making their own decisions.

[Lucinda]

41. Well it will give him good inspiration for his work in the Senate, so I'm all for it!

I think they actually realize the math is what it is, but he is going to let it play out.

[GeorgeGist]

43. Sorry, no legs ...

[SheilaT]

45. " send it is candidate . . ."

Not sure I quite understand what you mean.

it's means it is.

Possibly you mean its, the possessive form.

Showing your ignorance in more than one way.

[winter is coming]

46. You seem strangely perturbed that a candidate you're not supporting is doing

something you think might be bad for his campaign.

[morningfog]

49. The event had a date. This isn't complicated (for most).

[slipslidingaway]

50. Income inequality is such a new concept for Sanders, this obviously is just a photo op ...

from the Sanders campaign.

[jmg257]

51. Seriously - Bermnie is a grown man. I think he can make his own decisions.

Someone looks ridiculous around here, but it ain't Bernie.

[Lizzie Poppet]

52. Exactly! Why doesn't he hobnob with celebrities and receive legal bribes, instead?

Like a real politician would do...?

[ibegurpard]

54. Holy shit are you people for real?

[BillZBubb]

55. Congratulations you just made my ignore list!

Only people who make really asinine posts make receive that honor.

You don't know how petty and ridiculous you are looking.