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Caption this pic ... Sanders' Vatican Vacation (Original Post) salinsky Apr 2016 OP
And it wasn't even for him. What a gyp! nt onehandle Apr 2016 #1
pathetic mocking a speech for the poor. pharosees. roguevalley Apr 2016 #23
I agree.. belittling a man who has spent his life championing the fight against income equality.. berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #26
Where is Hillary's hand written note from the Pope? nt Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #2
That's coming from the Feds. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #7
Bingo! 840high Apr 2016 #41
lol, too funny 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #55
You realize this was a note to all the attendees mcar Apr 2016 #15
Yes. Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #16
I know, it's ridiculous. If you travel to an event, you should always demand lagomorph777 Apr 2016 #38
Where is Sanders' hand written note form the Pope? CajunBlazer Apr 2016 #45
Well, what he got.. Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #46
He got what he deserved after begging for an invitation CajunBlazer Apr 2016 #48
You are behind on your talking points... Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #49
aww but they have so little to use, give him an extra day 2pooped2pop Apr 2016 #57
I'd rather caption your post: bitter. Avalux Apr 2016 #3
not bitter ... just a little humor ... salinsky Apr 2016 #10
BOTH sides are a little short of humor these days. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2016 #21
I've noticed that ... salinsky Apr 2016 #31
whatever.. to say it was for humor's sake only is quite transparent... berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #27
Humor for humor's sake ... salinsky Apr 2016 #32
That's fine.. but your original comment wasn't just for humors sake.. and it's obvious... berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #34
I was actually hoping he'd get his photo op with the Pope ... salinsky Apr 2016 #39
Dear Bernie, I hope you like the limo I got ya! CentralCoaster Apr 2016 #4
Nice ride! ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #33
"This only cost us 22,222 donations of $27." IamMab Apr 2016 #5
eBay bidding is now up to $27,000 ... NurseJackie Apr 2016 #6
"If there was a check attached, Hillary might have come, too." Vinca Apr 2016 #8
Not even then... Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #11
Caption: An Infantile OP Armstead Apr 2016 #9
Lighten up, Bernie supporters ... salinsky Apr 2016 #13
That was just my contribution to the chucklefest Armstead Apr 2016 #14
Translated: FSogol Apr 2016 #12
+1! IamMab Apr 2016 #25
All Hillary got was a trailer and a concrete block to hold the flag pinebox Apr 2016 #17
... beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #18
Butthurt is not normally accompanied by ... salinsky Apr 2016 #20
It is when someone is trying to convince everyone they're not butthurt. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #22
You should probably get that checked out by a medical professional. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #56
"Hey - it wasn't dinner with the Clooneys, but..." jmg257 Apr 2016 #19
Respectfully, how does this figure into the election? ScreamingMeemie Apr 2016 #24
Just a little attempt at humor at the end of the work week ... salinsky Apr 2016 #35
No, this place is waaaaaaaay too rude. ScreamingMeemie Apr 2016 #36
That's okay ... salinsky Apr 2016 #40
Sadly, if you knew me, you would know that is not what I am about. ScreamingMeemie Apr 2016 #51
Nice to meet you ... salinsky Apr 2016 #53
Another Clintonista hit piece on Bernie left-of-center2012 Apr 2016 #28
And you it is back again. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #29
Translation: Sky Masterson Apr 2016 #30
"Jane and I will spring for the Secret Service's hotel room minibar tab". oasis Apr 2016 #37
Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire azmom Apr 2016 #42
Ted? ... nt salinsky Apr 2016 #44
The irony of your sig line is azmom Apr 2016 #47
This thread needs some music Bobbie Jo Apr 2016 #43
Impracticle Buffoon's Vatican Vacation ... salinsky Apr 2016 #50
"Impraticle"? Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #58
is that Francis? MFM008 Apr 2016 #52
"Income inequality is the great moral issue of our time." Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #54
The conference got a note, I got a personal meeting with Pope Francis riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #59

roguevalley

(40,656 posts)
23. pathetic mocking a speech for the poor. pharosees.
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:08 PM
Apr 2016

Nothing like mocking a Jew seeking care for the lost and poor. You are the epitome of hrc.

berniepdx420

(1,784 posts)
26. I agree.. belittling a man who has spent his life championing the fight against income equality..
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:14 PM
Apr 2016

considering who their candidate is.. ironic and sad

Else You Are Mad

(3,040 posts)
16. Yes.
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 02:39 PM
Apr 2016

I should have said: where is Hillary's thank you note from the Vatican for discussing how to end poverty and corporate corruption?

CajunBlazer

(5,648 posts)
48. He got what he deserved after begging for an invitation
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 04:51 PM
Apr 2016

to help his election prospects. I predicted there was no way that the pope would meet with him.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
3. I'd rather caption your post: bitter.
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 02:26 PM
Apr 2016

Why is bitterness such a common theme among Hillary supporters?

salinsky

(1,065 posts)
10. not bitter ... just a little humor ...
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 02:32 PM
Apr 2016

... I realize Bernie Bros don't do humor, especially in regards to the purity candidate.

Buns_of_Fire

(17,194 posts)
21. BOTH sides are a little short of humor these days.
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 02:59 PM
Apr 2016

Everyone has girded their loins for battle, and we know how uncomfortable girded loins can be.

salinsky

(1,065 posts)
31. I've noticed that ...
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:26 PM
Apr 2016

... and any attempt at a laugh at the expense of either candidate will be met with outrage and castigation.

Lighten up, people!

salinsky

(1,065 posts)
32. Humor for humor's sake ...
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:27 PM
Apr 2016

... I can laugh at Hillary because I don't think she's infallible.

I don't think Bernie is either.

Nor the Pope, for that matter.

salinsky

(1,065 posts)
39. I was actually hoping he'd get his photo op with the Pope ...
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:33 PM
Apr 2016

... I would've captioned that, "The Infallible Duo!".

 

CentralCoaster

(1,163 posts)
4. Dear Bernie, I hope you like the limo I got ya!
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 02:26 PM
Apr 2016

You're gonna look how you say, "real clean" in those wheels!

Grazi! Ciao!





Else You Are Mad

(3,040 posts)
11. Not even then...
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 02:33 PM
Apr 2016

She prefers to associate with millionaires, inter alia, of the Hollywood class than speak about poverty.

 

pinebox

(5,761 posts)
17. All Hillary got was a trailer and a concrete block to hold the flag
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 02:40 PM
Apr 2016

Who gave up their front row seats? Was this one of those $250k speeches? Were their noisemakers used and where are the transcripts?

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
22. It is when someone is trying to convince everyone they're not butthurt.
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:00 PM
Apr 2016

People who aren't butthurt also don't post dozens of threads and obsess about something for days and days.



Oh, was that insensitive? Maybe you need one of these instead:



Feel better!

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
56. You should probably get that checked out by a medical professional.
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 05:05 PM
Apr 2016

Most people laugh through their mouths.

ScreamingMeemie

(68,918 posts)
24. Respectfully, how does this figure into the election?
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:10 PM
Apr 2016

This nastiness from both sides has gotten out of hand. We are better than this. I ask you to take a moment to think about the motivations behind your actions before you post. This unleashed anger over a simple trip is blowing my mind. The issues... Please.

ScreamingMeemie

(68,918 posts)
36. No, this place is waaaaaaaay too rude.
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:31 PM
Apr 2016

I am simply tired of it. I am tired of the outside-the-issues attacks on both Sanders and Clinton. I am tired of people backpedaling it into a joke. I've seen to much vitriol posted to ever believe that was the intent of this post. I'm sorry.

salinsky

(1,065 posts)
40. That's okay ...
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:41 PM
Apr 2016

... I hope you feel better and have a great weekend.

I know you don't believe it, but we have two good candidates.

It's gonna be OK.

ScreamingMeemie

(68,918 posts)
51. Sadly, if you knew me, you would know that is not what I am about.
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 04:57 PM
Apr 2016

I believe we could have done a better job with both candidates this season. Get to know people before you make assumptions.

Hi, I'm ScreamingMeemie. It's nice to meet you.

salinsky

(1,065 posts)
53. Nice to meet you ...
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 05:01 PM
Apr 2016


I think we could've done better, but Professor Warren didn't want to run.

We still have two good candidates.

I'll gladly campaign for, donate to, and enthusiastically vote for either.
 

northernsouthern

(1,511 posts)
29. And you it is back again.
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:17 PM
Apr 2016

Do you guys get pain in Popegate posts? Also the current meme is Isreal, you are being left behind with your gates.

Sky Masterson

(5,240 posts)
30. Translation:
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:22 PM
Apr 2016

Dear attendees:
Welcome and thank you for coming and speaking to us about the poor and shining a light
on a subject that rarely gets mentioned.
God be with you.
Anyways, I was going to come to the event but I logged on to Democratic Underground and noticed that
people were very sad that you were here and I didn't want to make them mad.
So I can't be there
Are all Americans this cuckoo-banana pants or is it just the Secretaries followers?
Anyhow, Tell Secretary Clinton that I love what she has done to Iraq and Libya and that the next lecture will
be about regime change and how to run fast after kicking over a hornets nest.
God be with you.
Pope Francis.



azmom

(5,208 posts)
42. Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire
Fri Apr 15, 2016, 03:51 PM
Apr 2016

prepared for the devil and his angels.

For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me."

Then they will answer and say, "Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?"

He will answer them, "Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me." And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. (Matt. 25:41-45)

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
59. The conference got a note, I got a personal meeting with Pope Francis
Sat Apr 16, 2016, 07:18 AM
Apr 2016


ROME — U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders says he met privately with Pope Francis during his overnight trip here, his spokesman said.  

The meeting took place at the papal residence early Saturday, according Sanders spokesman Michael Briggs.  

A Vatican source said the meeting was not a chance encounter and had been planned.  

The Sanders campaign had been vague about the senator's itinerary here following his address Friday to a Vatican conference. Francis left Rome later Saturday for Greece, where he is visiting migrants stuck on the island of Lesbos. The reticence about a Sanders meeting may be an attempt to avoid the perception that Francis is endorsing Sanders or otherwise involving himself in American politics.  

Sanders was invited to address a Vatican seminar on income inequality and economic justice, and took an unusual break from the Democratic primary campaign trail to attend. He had said in a Washington Post interview last week that he admired Francis and hoped to meet him, but that nothing was set.  

Sanders quotes Francis frequently in his address to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, and told reporters afterward that the pope has had enormous influence in airing issues of wealth disparity and climate change.  


https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/04/16/italian-media-sanders-met-privately-with-pope-francis/ 

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