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ensho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:50 AM Original message |
Catholic bishops plan to forcefully confront Obama |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
1. How about the bishops worry about the priests who are molesting |
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VWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:43 PM Response to Reply #1 |
58. Bingo n/t |
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Cronus Protagonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 02:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
70. What about the little girls? |
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rfranklin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
2. How about legal protection for the victims of predator priests? |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
3. I'd say as soon as they all volunteer to become castrati for Jesus, |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
4. I pray their religion becomes completely obsolete as fast as possible. |
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nichomachus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
5. They're drunk with power after Prop H8 -- we need to beat them down |
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Davis_X_Machina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:59 AM Response to Reply #5 |
13. On the contrary... |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
6. When the Vatican liquidates even 1/100th of 1% of their wealth |
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rebel with a cause (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 01:15 PM Response to Reply #6 |
62. The catholic church is a corporation and part of big business. |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
7. It is way overdue, STOP tax deductions for churches /nt |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
8. Nope sorry, you won't be getting your anti Roe V Wade judges anytime soon. |
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ogneopasno (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
9. How nice to hear them jump right out and stand up for something, just like they did for victims of |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:57 AM Response to Reply #9 |
10. Or the holocaust |
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jrockford (504 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:39 PM Response to Reply #10 |
56. oh jeez |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
11. Yea, I have an absolute for them. Leave PE Obama alone, you old goats. nt |
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LittleApple81 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
12. For heaven's sake, nobody is forcing anybody to have an abortion. Did they confront pedophilia in |
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Realityhack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:08 PM Response to Reply #12 |
29. Nope... they hid the pedophilia in a criminal conspiracy. Obama should remind them of that n/t |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
14. They must feel burned that Catholics voted for Obama. |
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tyne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:01 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. 33% of abortions are |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:16 PM Response to Reply #15 |
40. And how do we know that? |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 03:07 PM Response to Reply #40 |
75. We don't, obviously. More divisive bullshit. |
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elkston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
16. WTF? Did they do anything like this with Clinton? |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
17. When dogma imposed upon congregants isn't enough, become Pharisaical and impose laws on others. |
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AndrewP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
18. Exhibit #99934902349234 as to why churches should NOT be tax exempt |
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Sal Minella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
19. And not one of mercy toward the post-born children suffering in want. Not one. |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
20. Are they also going to adopt all the embryos in feezers left over at fertility clinics? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
21. Abortion rates are highest in countries where the catholic church has the most political power. |
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Realityhack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:07 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. Not to mention capital punishment, torture, food stamps, etc. n/t |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
22. Confront him with what? |
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DemoRabbit (554 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
23. I guess they haven't heard of the separation between church and state. |
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kevinbgoode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:21 PM Response to Reply #23 |
43. They only believe in that when some other faith tries to step on them. |
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Realityhack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
24. Obama should invite them over... then inform them that unless they cut the shit.... |
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AndrewP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:11 PM Response to Reply #24 |
34. Exactly |
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Tommy_Carcetti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:36 PM Response to Reply #24 |
54. Thankfully Obama isn't a reactionary and is much smarter than that. nt |
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Realityhack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-15-08 09:40 AM Response to Reply #54 |
83. Yeah I know... |
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Libertyfirst (583 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 01:58 PM Response to Reply #24 |
65. Is it possible to bring RICO charges. I thought $$$ had to be involved. |
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Realityhack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-15-08 09:41 AM Response to Reply #65 |
84. I have no idea. |
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FUCK_BUSH (184 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 03:51 PM Response to Reply #24 |
79. I agree 110%. fuck these religious zealot. We have to push back against these ass holes. |
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xxqqqzme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
25. Hasn't the Catholic Church's oppression and |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
26. Obama should suggest they work to spread the word |
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MattBaggins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:26 PM Response to Reply #26 |
48. Wow what are you anyway? |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:32 PM Response to Reply #48 |
52. thats me, heh. nt |
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Democrats_win (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
28. I blame THEM for the bad economy: they supported bush!!!! |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
30. They're like the Mormons |
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williesgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
31. Fuck them. Clean up your own house and stay out of our business. |
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TygrBright (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:11 PM Response to Original message |
32. Yeh. That'll work. n/t |
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DU GrovelBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:11 PM Response to Original message |
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MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:11 PM Response to Original message |
35. Sounds like they're gonna put a horse's head in his bed |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
36. Any Who Says "Matter Of Absolutes". . . |
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Annces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:13 PM Response to Original message |
37. I think Obama is adaptable |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:13 PM Response to Original message |
38. They're right about one thing: |
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Reader Rabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:14 PM Response to Original message |
39. Official Response: "Sure, I'll support that... |
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GodlessBiker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:17 PM Response to Original message |
41. They will forcefully confront the President-Elect while wearing those dresses that the bishops wear. |
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kevinbgoode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
42. When are the bishop's churches going to be registered on the |
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Sal Minella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 03:03 PM Response to Reply #42 |
73. Or on the real estate tax rolls? |
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jmg257 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
44. Why the HELL can any church have this much political muscle, and still be tax-exempt? |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 01:20 PM Response to Reply #44 |
63. Bring up those awful priests of theirs and offer to start taxing them. See how |
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Kashka-Kat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
45. how about using contraceptives then??? ya want to get rid of abortion, that's the way to do it |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
46. separation of church and state....obama should remind them of their tax status |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
47. Memo to Catholic bishops: Ain't gonna happen! |
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galaxy21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
49. I fail to see the point in just criticising democrats, when the republican have done nothing about |
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Tommy_Carcetti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
50. As a Catholic, my thoughts. |
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JohnnyLib2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:39 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. Thank you for the clear thought. |
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jrockford (504 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. It's typical and expected here, or so I've noticed. |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #57 |
81. Where are the broad brushed attacks? |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
51. That group of alcoholic sexual predators should just |
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tsuki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
53. I wonder if they are going to drag their new BFF, the Mormons, along with them? nt |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
59. the hubris of these 'bishops' |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
60. Sounds like |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
61. The Catholic Church doesn't determine federal policy |
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hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
64. Like 300 rain drops on a windshield. |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
66. I fully believe in the separation of church and hate - |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
67. Diddling cases dropped 13% ever since Roe v Wade |
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Mushroom (309 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
68. forcefully and stuff |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
69. When they confront Obama about accepting no compromise on poverty... |
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dropkickpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
71. fuck them in their obsolete ears |
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LeftHander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 02:59 PM Response to Original message |
72. One of those bishops has a potato in his ass..... |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
74. If they can't separate church and state, the must have their tax-exempt status revoked. |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
76. Catholic bishops have no power over Obama--absolute or otherwise-- |
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FUCK_BUSH (184 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
77. Catholic bishops , you can go ahead and FUCK YOURSELF and stay away from young boys. |
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BurtWorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 03:50 PM Response to Original message |
78. Tax time for the Official Church of the Republican Party |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
80. Yeah. Good luck with that, bishops. |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
82. Someone needs to tell these guys that 5 of the 9 Supreme Court Justices are Roman Catholic |
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vanderBeth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-15-08 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
85. Ka-Ching! |
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jakefrep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-15-08 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
86. Why don't they hold "pro-life" politicians accountable... |
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marmar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-15-08 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
87. In its pathetic, desperate attempts for relevance...... |
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