2016 Postmortem

beedle

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42. And what "news" do you think you've read?

Sun Apr 10, 2016, 06:54 PM

Apr 2016

Last edited Sun Apr 10, 2016, 07:55 PM - Edit history (1)

That the invitation wasn't from the Pope?

Here's some real news ... you're right, it wasn't, no one said it was, well no one other than people like you who have a real hard time with reading comprehension when you hair catches fire.

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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