2016 Postmortem

Hiraeth

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21. because they aren't ... ? this is all they are left with. bless them.

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Sun Apr 10, 2016, 12:49 PM

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Vatican: Pope Didn't Invite Bernie Sanders [View all] BainsBane Apr 2016 OP

Hahaha, the daily beast? Why not just ask Chelsea Clinton herself... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #1

Try reading the article BainsBane Apr 2016 #7

Noone claimed the Pope personally invited Sanders... GeorgiaPeanuts Apr 2016 #14

I have never seen so much mud before. AlbertCat Apr 2016 #113

Bernie earned 13 Pinnochios ..this past week. This too, will catch up with him... riversedge Apr 2016 #53

Bernie earned 13 Pinnochios AlbertCat Apr 2016 #112

Perhaps The Daily Caller would be better? mcar Apr 2016 #105

In short, Bernie decided as a political stunt to lobby for an invitation to a conference held at DanTex Apr 2016 #2

Really? beedle Apr 2016 #40

In short, another stupid post from this poster. HERVEPA Apr 2016 #77

#DanBeingDan frylock Apr 2016 #119

and then claimed on national TV that he would be meeting with the Pope DrDan Apr 2016 #114

To continue going down this will only help Sanders NWCorona Apr 2016 #3

The mortal sin of reading the news BainsBane Apr 2016 #8

If that's the news 840high Apr 2016 #37

And what "news" do you think you've read? beedle Apr 2016 #42

Campers are crazed over Vatican conference! Warren Stupidity Apr 2016 #4

Well, it is the height of irony BainsBane Apr 2016 #10

Please point out any post of mine that even remotely Warren Stupidity Apr 2016 #13

Well, you aren't the only atheist on DU, are you? BainsBane Apr 2016 #26

I'm an atheist and I've said more than once that I wish he would stay away from the pope. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #43

lol unapatriciated Apr 2016 #57

No I haven't, that is FABULOUS!!! beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #63

Ha ha ha! Rainforestgoddess Apr 2016 #59

Come over to religion sometime Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #79

I don't recall ever saying, "Unfuck the pope." bvf Apr 2016 #81

"Nor have I read posts by you condemning the Pope... Rob H. Apr 2016 #85

Holy shit! bvf Apr 2016 #89

Huh. bvf Apr 2016 #96

"Nor have I read posts by you condemning the Pope" AtheistCrusader Apr 2016 #110

While I have had little respect for The Pope and the catholic male hierarchy, bvar22 Apr 2016 #118

This pope is a PR figurehead and nothing more. AtheistCrusader Apr 2016 #126

I understand you are bitter. bvar22 Apr 2016 #128

He has yet to change anything except public perception. AtheistCrusader Apr 2016 #129

Actually I am the only atheist on du. Warren Stupidity Apr 2016 #125

"...long-time atheists absolutely woozy with delight..." Rob H. Apr 2016 #82

I am 100% certain that a meeting with the Pope will not happen... Barack_America Apr 2016 #5

I'll take that bet on Sanders BainsBane Apr 2016 #11

I give it a 0% chance of happening now that this has been politicized. Trenzalore Apr 2016 #35

Scares me? brooklynite Apr 2016 #67

"He also confirmed to CNN that Sanders had reached out to the Vatican first." Codeine Apr 2016 #6

+1 oasis Apr 2016 #12

Yeah. An application was required. Scandalous! Barack_America Apr 2016 #20

Exactly! Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #30

That's what this exercise is all about. frylock Apr 2016 #120

Margaret Archer was telling the truth. okasha Apr 2016 #66

Just more crap being slung against the wall by supporters of Hillary, the candidate from Wall Street imagine2015 Apr 2016 #9

These are quotes from the vatican BainsBane Apr 2016 #15

Yes, and what do you think beedle Apr 2016 #44

No. The Pope did not invite Sanders. Nor did Archer, the woman running conference. Sachs asked seabeyond Apr 2016 #16

What? beedle Apr 2016 #46

"You're meeting with the Pope?" "Yup" seabeyond Apr 2016 #65

Where exactly does it say the Pope invited him? beedle Apr 2016 #71

The Pope did not send him an invite. He clearly stated he was meeting the Pope. seabeyond Apr 2016 #78

Correct, there is no evidence that the Pope send the invitation beedle Apr 2016 #83

Further, the Popes spokeman said he did not send the invite. seabeyond Apr 2016 #86

English --- consists of words --- words mean things beedle Apr 2016 #90

"there is no evidence that the Pope send the invitation""the Pope did not send the invite" seabeyond Apr 2016 #91

Correct, so now that we have that settled beedle Apr 2016 #93

"You're meeting with the Pope?" "Yup" seabeyond Apr 2016 #97

Sanders did say he was meeting with the Pope and that the invitation LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #98

And you're first post ... the post we are discussing beedle Apr 2016 #100

That is not my post. What you are deflecting from is the fact that LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #103

Did you read the Statutes? The Vatican is the Catholic state. The Pope's own spokesperson, LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #104

some here are adamant that the invitation came from the Pope DrDan Apr 2016 #115

The Pope's own spokesperson, Cardinal Lombardi, stated LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #80

Well, there you go. beedle Apr 2016 #88

Archer? With the Pope? Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #107

Lol, You lost me on this one. seabeyond Apr 2016 #108

The first few seasons were the best. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #109

Wonderful reference Godhumor Apr 2016 #127

More Bullshit and distraction Armstead Apr 2016 #17

because they aren't ... ? this is all they are left with. bless them. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #21

do please post another one. laughing while bored. a new hobby acquired. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #18

"He has expressed an interest many times in the Pope's encyclical and it's clear that he has Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #19

and why on earth would he invite someone NOT interested? Hiraeth Apr 2016 #22

Silly you for asking such a silly question. Nanjeanne Apr 2016 #23

silly me! Hiraeth Apr 2016 #24

Day two of butthurt obsession. frylock Apr 2016 #25

Bingo. 99Forever Apr 2016 #28

LMAO! Exactly! beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #41

Hillary supporters are,worried Bernie will get a big bounce from the trip JRLeft Apr 2016 #27

Nope. We are pointing to the fact that Bernie spins the truth and it's out there now Lucinda Apr 2016 #33

Please you support a liar. I wonder why Hillary supporters never argue over JRLeft Apr 2016 #39

Her record proves you wrong, and if you had truly done your homework, you would know that. Lucinda Apr 2016 #48

Actually her record proves me right, she's a neocon. JRLeft Apr 2016 #101

This has nothing to do with Hillary. This is about Sachs and Bernie. LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #99

This is a non story. Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #29

Being invited to a conference at the Vatican IS a BIG DEAL. bvar22 Apr 2016 #31

Good point. I completely agree. Nt. Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #32

Well, the conference itself was not a big deal beedle Apr 2016 #47

A non-story? God's chosen candidate BainsBane Apr 2016 #36

No. It just means... Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #38

Don't worry beedle Apr 2016 #49

yawn TheDormouse Apr 2016 #34

Bernie caught in yet another lie. TMontoya Apr 2016 #45

Which lie is that? beedle Apr 2016 #50

Another? You'll need to show me both lies, in print, reputable source. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #51

Wow! TMontoya Apr 2016 #52

The Vatican is pissed Iliyah Apr 2016 #54

Thank you for confirming what I suspected Camp Hillary hopes the invite will be withdrawn azurnoir Apr 2016 #61

Wrong. okasha Apr 2016 #72

Sachs secures the invitation on March 30th. Sachs then goes LuvLoogie Apr 2016 #87

Oh, did they revoke his invitation? Shoot - after they printed programs and everything. jmg257 Apr 2016 #62

So Sanders WILL be at a conference at the Vatican? Cool! What's Hillary doing again? nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #55

Schmoozing with other millionaires in Hollywood I think. beam me up scottie Apr 2016 #56

Yeah I read about a couple $350K dinners, our Hill getting influenced by the glamorous super-rich. jmg257 Apr 2016 #60

...and raising money for State Parties and down-ticket races brooklynite Apr 2016 #68

THAT is a might good point! They're all in too, so makes sense they should share the spoils. jmg257 Apr 2016 #69

So, you disagree with Howard Dean's "50 State Strategy"? brooklynite Apr 2016 #73

No, I disagree with the huge $$$ in politics, & politicians being bought and paid for. jmg257 Apr 2016 #76

But being manipulated by one of the wealthiest institutions in history ... that's ok? n/t nolawarlock Apr 2016 #130

Ha - you should talk to my families - most are catholic! nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #131

I was raised Catholic nolawarlock Apr 2016 #132

Cheers! Thanks for sharing - lots of good stuff, that makes sense. Welcome! nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #133

Many thanks! nolawarlock Apr 2016 #134

AH - likely most of it will blow over after the primaries. jmg257 Apr 2016 #135

Thank you again... nolawarlock Apr 2016 #136

The BBC disagrees with you and the Daily Beast. guillaumeb Apr 2016 #58

but...but...but...Bernie said "Yup" on a TV talk show. bvar22 Apr 2016 #116

Distraction, deflection, and demonization are not really valid responses. guillaumeb Apr 2016 #121

Try a cigar with that sour taste, it'll go down easier. nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #64

The Pope, i.e. Vatican are not happy on this one Iliyah Apr 2016 #74

Yeah - I hear they are super pissed. Think they'll withdraw the invite? nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #75

Yeah. Links showing the Pope and Vatican are not happy on this one? frylock Apr 2016 #122

I understand why you guys are seriously worried nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #70

As a Sanders supporter, you should be happy about this. zappaman Apr 2016 #95

So, the "evil" Archer was correct. Bernie did reach out to them first. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #84

Show me the link from CNN.com jimmy_crack_corn Apr 2016 #92

The point is not insignificant. There's a reason Francis is the first Jesuit pope: ucrdem Apr 2016 #94

Oh? bvar22 Apr 2016 #117

Still don't know...Sanders reached out? When? Recently? This makes no sense. snowy owl Apr 2016 #102

HE'S DOOMED, NOW! Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #106

Kick. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #111

Now, isn't that exactly what we've been saying ALL ALONG?? NurseJackie Apr 2016 #123

Nobody but Nobody invited Hillary. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #124