50 images from Rome News of Bernie's visit to the Vatican!

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

http://roma.corriere.it/foto-gallery/cronaca/16_aprile_15/vaticano-bernie-sanders-papa-francesco-f2ecf822-0315-11e6-8461-f1f7219be504.shtml

Thank you Pope for giving Bernie this international platform to speak out about income inequality, a major injustice on this planet.

[CajunBlazer]

1. Is he going to meet with the Pope?

Yep, I didn't think so.

[revbones]

2. Yeah, getting invited to the Vatican

meeting with a couple other presidents, speaking to international thinkers, definitely not good enough.... Maybe Hillary could have invited him to her fund-raiser. Oh wait, that would have been around $333k right?

[Fawke Em]

7. Not only meeting with, but seated next to.

He was on the same row as two presidents and the organizers of the symposium.

That's some clout.

[snowy owl]

19. That's more than Bernie makes as a Senator! He can't afford HIllary's fundraisers!

[GreatGazoo]

6. Is anyone going to invite Hillary to speak about morality?

Yep, I didn't think so.

[revbones]

10. Well, she's an expert on immorality... The Vatican might have an opposite day or something. nt

[bjo59]

36. Ye gads. Give it a rest.

[JanetLovesObama]

3. Utter bullshit.. Sanders begged for an invite

and was finally granted one. The actual Pope had NOTHING to do with Sanders' dog and pony show today. And I hope you people who paid for this bogus trip are proud of yourselves.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

5. Oh lord, spare me...

[revbones]

11. That was debunked.

Repeating it over and over doesn't make it less false.

[seabeyond]

67. No it wasn't. His friend Sachs got it for him. To a scholar conference.

[revbones]

70. Nope, he was invited. nt

[seabeyond]

73. Yes, he was. His friend asked for an invite from Sorondo, and Sorondo said ok. Lol.

[Fawke Em]

12. Give it up!

Michael Shank
?@Michael_Shank

To the few remaining outlier outlets that still haven't fact-checked. Never a @berniesanders self-invite. @CasinaPioIV initiated everything.

Who's Michael Shank and why is he at the Vatican?

http://www.michaelshank.tv/

Michael Shank, Ph.D., is Head of Communications for the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network in New York City, where he handles communications for Professor Jeffrey Sachs and SDSN’s work on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Michael’s recent positions include serving as Director of Media Strategy at Climate Nexus, Associate Director for Legislative Affairs at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, and US Congressman Michael Honda’s Senior Policy Advisor and Communications Director. Michael’s Ph.D. from George Mason University’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution is on Climate Conflict.

Michael is Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs, Adjunct Faculty and a Board Member at George Mason University’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, and Senior Fellow at the JustJobs Network.

Michael is a former columnist for the Washington Post and US News & World Report and a regular contributor to USA Today, The Guardian, TIME Magazine, MSNBC, Fortune, and Fast Company.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

14. It is just so absurd...

The Vatican is not a Holiday Inn Express where you just ring up the Pope and tell him you are coming over.

[Fawke Em]

24. I know.

They're just seething with jealousy over this.

It would be comical if it wasn't so sustained. That some of them would check out when planes were flying from New York to Rome and continue this nonsense for days on end shows a real mental disorder.

[arcane1]

13. Trollin' trollin' trollin'....

Derping derping derping...

[-none]

43. Trollin' trollin' trollin'....

Thin hide.
Their trollin', trollin', trollin'
Though the threads are swollen
Keep them falsehoods rollin', thin hide
Through lies an' fibs an' distortion
Hellbent for contortion

[CoffeeCat]

78. Hahaha!!!

That's awesome!

I look forward to more of your catchy (and very spot on) tunes!

[-none]

82. I'm no song writer.

That was hard for me to write. I think I hurt some brain cells doing it.
I ain't no poet and I know it.

Maybe if some one else want to give it a try to finished it.

[angrychair]

86. Great job

I saw your down post about you not being a song writer but that is excellent.

[-none]

88. Thanks.

I do hope someone takes it on themselves to finish the words in that vane.

[pdsimdars]

17. It says that we know the contents of someone's heart by what comes out of their mouths

and look at that vile post. It says something.

[morningfog]

18. I lost a sock behind my dryer this morning.

here since 2010, eh?

[snowy owl]

21. You post a lot of unsupported crap. Why? You make HRC look bad.

[smiley]

26. sounds like....

You have the ability to turn sour grapes in to whine.

[bjo59]

37. Oh man, you have something to learn about lobbing a criticism

without it sounding like jealous sour grapes.

[2pooped2pop]

40. we are but he never begged for an invite.

He expressed interest and was invited. Not the same but it's what I would expect from a Hillary supporter. Sour grapes, and whine.

[Live and Learn]

47. Speaking of bullshit, why do you post it? nt

[DisgustipatedinCA]

51. Since I know you're being untruthful, I'm challenging you.

Cough up. No one believes you.

[haikugal]

58. It must be awful to be so full of hate. nt

[DisgustipatedinCA]

75. I asked you a question earlier. I expect a response.

I don't let lies sit there. You will respond.

[MADem]

4. It wasn't the pope that gave him the platform.

Good grief.

It was the Pontifical Academy. Not the same thing.


Usually, the Pope poses for a picture with those guys at the end of their meeting. He's running off to Lesbos, so he sent a note saying "Sorrrrrrry...."

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

8. He was seated in the same row as two presidents, and the organizers of the conference...

Talk about some clout to get seated so front and center like that.

[Live and Learn]

48. You know damn well that the Pope loves Bernie. They stand for many of the same things. nt

[itsrobert]

76. Against gays and birth control?

?

[Live and Learn]

83. Boy are you ill informed. nt

[madokie]

9. What a great President we have in the making here with Bernie Sanders

I can hardly wait to see that day come. Man o man I'm on cloud nine right now just thinking about the good that will come with him.

[pdsimdars]

15. It makes you so proud for him AND for the country that we have someone who is

recognized to represent our country in a positive way in the world instead of for making war and killing people. That's how I want people to look at our country as peacemakers and not warmongers.

[angstlessk]

22. I love that LOGO...it is perfect!

I hope it's everywhere...would make a nice t-shirt!

[bjo59]

39. Agree with you 100%. I feel exactly the same way.

[azmom]

52. Me too.

Bernie will rehab our image all over the world.

[passiveporcupine]

16. Rome is Berning

I love it! Thank you for posting this link!

[pantsonfire]

20. I especially liked this one...

[snowy owl]

23. A picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks. Makes me proud.

[CentralCoaster]

31. Pic 39, so glad to see Jane and Bernie together there, smiling those big smiles.

What a great looking couple, smart and genuine and kind.

[GreatGazoo]

46. but..but that guy doesn't seem "cantankerous"

must be Bruce Rappaport.

[Land of Enchantment]

79. My favorite too. Gives me a warm feeling all over....nt

[Uncle Joe]

25. That was a great slideshow.

Thanks for the thread, GeorgiaPeanuts.

[MADem]

27. Sanders was held up in customs, apparently. They had to wait for him.

http://roma.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/16_aprile_15/sanders-vaticano-un-convegno-ma-arriva-tardi-controlli-doganali-e45eb508-0314-11e6-8461-f1f7219be504.shtml

And the Pope sent a note to the conference saying he wasn't going to show up to do the usual meet/greet.

Most years, he (by HE I mean the person occupying the Papal Office of the Holy See) turns up to take a picture with the group. He's (in this case, I mean Francis) playing a "hands off" game.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

28. Man this really bothers you doesn't it...

Spending all this effort to try and cast aspersions on his trip.

[MADem]

41. I read Italian, and that, apparently bothers you a great deal. nt

[angstlessk]

29. And guess what? Bernie still went cause the economy & environment

is more important than a photo op!

That's my Bernie! Or the pronoun he would prefer....That's OUR Bernie!

[MADem]

56. Yep. That's why all the pictures are being spread around by his surrogates!

[angstlessk]

57. He spoke only because he believes passionately about those subjects

who cares about some photos posted by people who believe in him?

Bring your little horsey down to size!

[MADem]

60. He spoke only because he believes that Catholics will be influenced by his presence in Vatican City.

I think it was a "Hail Mary" play, as MSNBC just termed it, and he's no Doug Flutie.

[angstlessk]

62. I think that is called a defeatest attitude...BTW

I have always LOVED your kitty GIF

[MADem]

65. I had a cat like that for just over 20 years. It traveled the world w/me.

That cat has been to Asia, Europe, the Americas....he lived a good long life!

A carabinieri offered me a thousand bucks for him (more or less, it was the days of lire) because he wanted to give the thing to his fiancee. I was living in an Italian hotel at the time, and I used to take the cat to the bar (no one blinked an eye--it was one of those sorts of places!).

To me, though, the cat was priceless--very much like a portable dog, actually, a really good companion, very personable and smart.

[angstlessk]

71. I have an (almost) Maine Coon...he is smarter than most dogs

Put your hand up, he walks away...otherwise he is there for a good ear rub.

I love cats, have had a kitty in my life since about 10 years old, two of my kitties, I had for about 14 years, died in my arms...I cried for days after each one died. They were never sick...I recon they just died of old age.

Though I must admit I had a dog I loved more than I loved my mother! She (the dog) and I just melded, she was a throw away adult dog brought to our office by construction workers. I was the only one willing to take her in..my very first dog...we bonded as much as a child and mother.

I had her cremated and have her ashes.

[MADem]

72. They become family members, don't they?

I've spent many thousands on animal transport--but it was worth every penny!

[angstlessk]

74. Yes, and even better than family

They love you regardless of where in life you are..non judgemental.

[pantsonfire]

32. He is, it's unusual for a politican running for office to be greeted by the pope...

....he personally distances himself from elections. Though he met with Bolivian President Evo Morales....

[2pooped2pop]

42. he had too or he might get whine on the carpets

from the Hillary supporters and their sour grapes.

[MADem]

53. The floors in Italy are marble or tile.

But aren't you a bit piqued!!!

Did you have "too" too?

[2pooped2pop]

87. U pointed out the floor material as your response

omg, that is funny shit. And thanks for being a grammar police person. I do know the difference between the to, too, and twos, but using a phone causes error. But thanks anyway because you know how everyone loves the grammar police. Perhaps you should focus more on what is said rather than acting like it is just over your head if there is a an error.

You're killing me here.

[DesertRat]

49. Thanks for the translation

It sounds like Pope Francis didn't want another Kim Davis photo op fiasco.

[seabeyond]

68. LmFao. Nt

[Sky Masterson]

30. That is really cool and beautiful

We should figure out a way to shit on it.

[senz]

35. I know ...

if only they could see themselves.

[2pooped2pop]

44. they are really really trying

but it just makes them look petty and whiny.

[Cheese Sandwich]

33. Nice!

[senz]

34. Loved "Expats 4 Bernie," "Rome is Berning," "2016 Bernie," he and Jane look so happy

and the news media was all over him.

It must have felt good to be with like-minded people.

I wish him well.

[salinsky]

38. Was coffee served? ... nt

[MADem]

54. They likely had the bathroom and coffee break before he arrived.

I am not at all surprised that he got held up at customs.

I have had to shepherd people through customs in Italy a time or two. They don't kill themselves. The faster people want to go, the longer it seems to take.

[MFM008]

45. where is him and Francis?

I dont see that one.

[MADem]

59. Unlikely you will, either. nt

[Nanjeanne]

50. Thank You for this. I'm so proud of my candidate.

[pa28]

55. Thank you for taking time to speak on this vital topic Bernie!

Gorgeous shots of the Vatican too. Looks like they all had a great experience.

[kgnu_fan]

61. So happy to see these photo....

[Zira]

63. Lovely, a real American Hero!

[Aerows]

64. Wonderful Pictures!

I'm so glad that Bernie was there - great representative for our nation and a way to build bridges!

Great positive moment in this campaign that has had far too few of them!!!

[seabeyond]

66. You are going to have to explain the Popes part because I understand it was his man Sachs.

[seabeyond]

69. That is sad. Really sad. No pictures would have been better for Sanders. Oh my.

[Owl]

77. Excellent pictures!

[CoffeeCat]

80. Gorgeous photos!

Glad to see Bernie smiling and having a great time.

Can't wait to hear more about it.

Does he return to NYC on Saturday?

[Biaviians]

81. This is truley amazing!

I'm so glad he did this!

[quantass]

84. K&R

[angrychair]

85. Great link GP

Thank you!