..sing with me, sing for the year, sing for the laughter and sing for the tear. Sing with me if it's just for today, maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away. Dream on, dream on - Aerosmith
When the Pope feels the need to speak very candidly about the president of the United States, we are dealing with some very serious issues for sure. He doesn't mince words about Donald and his psychotic actions. Pope Leo XIV will be someone I will watch and listen to.
I’m singing “The Impossible Dream” from Man of LaMancha
Because it’s a dream come true for a pope and American of this caliber to be chosen. I’ll think Pope Francis pulled some silver strings. It’s amazing. I never thought they’d elect an Ami for all the awful things the US has done recently. God has surprises. Even alchemy…keep working. Just called my reps. Next I write them to incentivize them to speak up.
You have some good excellent thoughts I would like to read but I find your use of nasty words to be a complete turn off. Fuck, shit and shitty, bum fucker. You are an articulate person. Make better choices. Then I will subscribe.
I wanted to share this post with everyone I know... but only about 20% of them would tolerate the foul language. I did share it with the 40% of my friends who, with my foul language warning, I felt would listen, even if offended.
I've heard it said people who use expeletives, do so as a substitute for content. Please focus on content and filter out gratuitous noise.
The jubilant response to the election of new liberal Pope Leo XIV—hailed by progressives for his commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and inclusive values—has illuminated a striking contradiction. While much of the world sees this shift in Vatican leadership as a welcome breeze of reform, last year a sizable segment of American Catholics, particularly white conservatives—rallied behind Donald Trump.
Olga, the key word is, as you highlight, UNFORTUNATELY.
In my humble opinion, the Church has NO EXCUSE for supporting that beast. Yes, the misinformation rained on us like a hailstorm of bunk, BS, and lies, but how could more than 10% of the population be so deaf, running, and blind to not see right thru Rump as 100% scam. There is NOTHING LEGITIMATE WHATSOEVER about Rump.
EVERYONE KNOWS HE LIES ALL DAY EVERY DAY, even the MAGAts know that, so, how the heck did ge get elected?
He MUST have cheated.
We know he lied his way in, but its more than that, he (and his army of slime balls) HAD to have been stuffing ballots, flipping votes in ballot machines and more. It is the only way THE WORST CANDIDATE in History could win.
Jon, for many MAGA voters, whether Donald Trump tells the truth or not is largely beside the point. His appeal lies not in factual accuracy, but in what he symbolizes. In the 2016 election, Trump positioned himself as the ultimate anti-Obama figure—rejecting not only President Obama’s policies but also the values and identity that Obama came to represent for many Americans. By championing the debunked and racially charged "birther" conspiracy theory, Trump sent a clear signal to a segment of the electorate that he was willing to challenge the legitimacy of the nation’s first Black president. This resonated deeply with voters who felt alienated by the cultural and demographic changes Obama’s presidency seemed to embody. For these supporters, Trump became a vessel for their grievances and a validation of their fears and prejudices. His rhetoric didn’t just permit expressions of resentment—it encouraged and legitimized them
Leo XIV is an Augustinian, not a Jesuit.
I guess every Catholic was going to post this correction, thanks.
And an Augustinian missionary, at that. No comfy life in a gated community for him. (I'm being snarky. Good column.)
I am so very ready for any positive news of late ❤️🔥
When the Pope feels the need to speak very candidly about the president of the United States, we are dealing with some very serious issues for sure. He doesn't mince words about Donald and his psychotic actions. Pope Leo XIV will be someone I will watch and listen to.
I’m singing “The Impossible Dream” from Man of LaMancha
Because it’s a dream come true for a pope and American of this caliber to be chosen. I’ll think Pope Francis pulled some silver strings. It’s amazing. I never thought they’d elect an Ami for all the awful things the US has done recently. God has surprises. Even alchemy…keep working. Just called my reps. Next I write them to incentivize them to speak up.
I used to live on the street called La Mancha Ct.! Say five Hail Mary's and five Our Fathers!
I love the new Pope!!!!!!
Couldn't agree more. Love "False prophets of Mar a Lago.:
You have some good excellent thoughts I would like to read but I find your use of nasty words to be a complete turn off. Fuck, shit and shitty, bum fucker. You are an articulate person. Make better choices. Then I will subscribe.
I wanted to share this post with everyone I know... but only about 20% of them would tolerate the foul language. I did share it with the 40% of my friends who, with my foul language warning, I felt would listen, even if offended.
I've heard it said people who use expeletives, do so as a substitute for content. Please focus on content and filter out gratuitous noise.
Other than that... you're AWESOME!
Pope Leo is not a Jesuit; he’s an Augustinian, an order much older than the Jesuits.
Survivors of Pedophile priests found new Pope Leo covered up pedo bishop when he was the head of that bishop just in 2022…
https://www.snapnetwork.org/survivors_respond_to_pope_leo_xiv_s_election_with_grave_concern_about_his_record_managing_abuse_cases
Beautiful
Unfortunately …
The jubilant response to the election of new liberal Pope Leo XIV—hailed by progressives for his commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and inclusive values—has illuminated a striking contradiction. While much of the world sees this shift in Vatican leadership as a welcome breeze of reform, last year a sizable segment of American Catholics, particularly white conservatives—rallied behind Donald Trump.
https://olgabourlin.substack.com/p/in-god-we-trust-unless-hes-at-the
Olga, the key word is, as you highlight, UNFORTUNATELY.
In my humble opinion, the Church has NO EXCUSE for supporting that beast. Yes, the misinformation rained on us like a hailstorm of bunk, BS, and lies, but how could more than 10% of the population be so deaf, running, and blind to not see right thru Rump as 100% scam. There is NOTHING LEGITIMATE WHATSOEVER about Rump.
EVERYONE KNOWS HE LIES ALL DAY EVERY DAY, even the MAGAts know that, so, how the heck did ge get elected?
He MUST have cheated.
We know he lied his way in, but its more than that, he (and his army of slime balls) HAD to have been stuffing ballots, flipping votes in ballot machines and more. It is the only way THE WORST CANDIDATE in History could win.
Jon, for many MAGA voters, whether Donald Trump tells the truth or not is largely beside the point. His appeal lies not in factual accuracy, but in what he symbolizes. In the 2016 election, Trump positioned himself as the ultimate anti-Obama figure—rejecting not only President Obama’s policies but also the values and identity that Obama came to represent for many Americans. By championing the debunked and racially charged "birther" conspiracy theory, Trump sent a clear signal to a segment of the electorate that he was willing to challenge the legitimacy of the nation’s first Black president. This resonated deeply with voters who felt alienated by the cultural and demographic changes Obama’s presidency seemed to embody. For these supporters, Trump became a vessel for their grievances and a validation of their fears and prejudices. His rhetoric didn’t just permit expressions of resentment—it encouraged and legitimized them
We’ve seen the face of American-style fascism, and we’d rather not burn in it, thanks. There isno evidence that the new Pope ever said this