Apparently Sanders' meeting with the Pope was like a groupie stalking a rock star in a hotel lobby

[wyldwolf]

Bernie Sanders has often declared himself a big fan of Pope Francis, so it’s no surprise that he deemed his brief meeting with the pontiff at the Vatican this morning “extraordinary.” While there are no photos of the two together, Sanders told reporters he was “incredibly appreciative” to have the honor of chatting exclusively with the religious leader, who he called a “beautiful man.”

To the Pope, however—well, even the word “meeting” seems to overstate how he saw their encounter. He made a point of clarifying that the handshake and pleasantries they exchanged should not be seen as a political endorsement.

“This morning when I was leaving, Senator Sanders was there,” he told reporters in Italian aboard the papal airliner today, after his visit to the refugee-filled Greek island of Lesbos. “He knew I was leaving at that time. I greeted him, his wife, and another couple who were there and were sleeping in Santa Martha."

Added the Pope, laughing, “If anyone thinks that greeting someone is getting involved in politics, I recommend that he look for a psychiatrist.”

http://qz.com/663579/the-pope-met-with-bernie-sanders-out-of-politeness-and-good-manners-he-says/

[JackRiddler]

1. Except he was an invited guest at the papal residence.

Shame on you.

[gabeana]

5. They have real flip flopper

for a candidate, that is all they got just snark

[reddread]

2. fer sure

one for the books

[mmonk]

3. There aren't any accidents in The Domus Sanctae Marthae.

But keep digging your hole.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. It was just like that!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280176375

[Armstead]

6. About 21,000 people die every day of hunger or related causes-- one person every four seconds

Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.
Sanders went to the Vatican. How Awful.




Must Know More.
Must Know More.
Must Know More.
Must Know More.
Must Know More.

[MFM008]

7. I hope Francis had time to wash his hands

before Sanders jumped him in the hallway going all fanboy.
AND he got a autograph, after he scared the pants off the other old guy.

[uponit7771]

8. The pope calls it a greeting, Sanders called it a meeting ...

[Seeinghope]

11. Haven't you ever heard of a "meet and greet". GET OVER IT ALREADY!!!! You people are so pissed

It isn't even funny anymore. Move on already. It is over and done with. You can't unclose the door.

[uponit7771]

13. It wasn't even that !!! Sanders waited for him on his path to the popes flight !!!

The internets exist and people can read

http://qz.com/663579/the-pope-met-with-bernie-sanders-out-of-politeness-and-good-manners-he-says/

To the Pope, however—well, even the word “meeting” seems to overstate how he saw their encounter. He made a point of clarifying that the handshake and pleasantries they exchanged should not be seen as a political endorsement
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“This morning when I was leaving, Senator Sanders was there,” he told reporters in Italian aboard the papal airliner today, after his visit to the refugee-filled Greek island of Lesbos. “He knew I was leaving at that time and he had the courtesy to greet me. I greeted him, his wife, and another couple who were there and were sleeping in Santa Martha. This is called good manners and it is not getting involved in politics.”
Added the Pope, laughing, “If anyone thinks that greeting someone is getting involved in politics, I recommend that he look for a psychiatrist.”

[Seeinghope]

21. You are picking at anything that you can to make it look worse than it is.

He had a meeting. So what! Get over it. He met the Pope, which the way is a big deal, and they exchanged niceties.

I went to Rome and saw Pope John Paul. I went to mass in the Basillica and he was present. I'm not a devout Catholic. I don't even go to church. My husband is Catholic and he does go to church. I am a former Catholic.

It was an experience that I never will forget. It was magical. There is just something there that is indescribable. There are no words to say how deeply moving and how inspiring it is.

The pettiness about Bernie Sanders saying meeting vs. Pope Francis saying greeting is just plain ugly. You people should just be ashamed of yourselves.

[Control-Z]

22. That was not a meet and greet.

Seriously. I've stayed completely out of these discussions but couldn't let this one go, it's so silly. Sorry. I've been to many meet and greets. This was not one.

[Loudestlib]

18. Keep going!

So entertaining, I love fiction.

[uponit7771]

19. That's all they have right now, some fictional view of Sanders...

[HooptieWagon]

9. FYI: Obamacare covers butthurt creme.

Even extreme butthurt. See a pharmacist.

[Bjorn Against]

10. LOL, that is some funny satire. You do a great job of mocking Hillary supporters.

[hobbit709]

12. The groupies usually stalked the backstage door in my experience.

How is you can be so consistently wrong?

[Warren Stupidity]

14. Apparently the Butt Hurt at Camp Weathervane over The Vatican Conference

has reached terminal velocity.

[mmonk]

15. +1

May even be some brain damage.

[hobbit709]

20. They need to order this form at the bulk rate.

[IMG][/IMG]

[BillZBubb]

16. You Hillbots spin so hard, no wonder you are always dizzy!

The Pope is no dummy. You can bet Bernie's party was informed where and when the Pope could meet him. It could not be a formal meeting as the Pope knows he cannot endorse a US candidate. He'd never do that openly.

If the Pope didn't want to meet Bernie, it would never have happened. And you know it, unless you are totally clueless.

[ViseGrip]

17. THOSE INVITED, get an itinery and know IF the Pope will be available to say hello.

He was invited and those invited were told, where to be to say hello. It's a formality, and it's like that for heads of state as well. If I was in the Vatican, and told he would be available, I would have made an effort to be where it was stated to be, as well. So would have Hillary.