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Pope Slams Marxism Before Cuba Trip

Pope Slams Marxism Before Cuba Trip

Like his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI is no fan of Marxism.

Due for a trip to communist party-controlled Republic of Cuba, the Pope has not backed away from criticizing the nation’s government. Pope Benedict is currently in Mexico for a three-day visit and will arrive in Cuba Monday. During his flight to Mexico Friday, the Pope told reporters, “Today it is evident that Marxist ideology in the way it was conceived no longer corresponds to reality.”

The Guardian reports that Benedict told reporters accompanying him on the papal plane, “In this way we can no longer respond and build a society. New models must be found with patience and in a constructive way.”  The Associated Press notes that when asked about reports of harassment and detention of dissidents on the island, Benedict said the church wants “to help in the spirit of dialogue to avoid trauma and to help bring about a just and fraternal society.”

Cuban authorities detained prominent dissident Bertha Soler and dozens of her Ladies in White colleagues in a crackdown last week before the Pope’s visit:

About 30 other Ladies supporters did make it to the march, which began peacefully, but state security agents moved in when the Ladies tried to extend the protest into streets they don’t normally enter. All were escorted onto a bus belonging to state security. By Sunday evening, many had been released and some driven back to their homes, though Soler was apparently still being held.

The Ladies in White formed in 2003, shortly after authorities jailed 75 intellectuals, activists and social commentators in a notorious crackdown on dissent, sentencing them to long prison terms. All have since been freed, and many have gone into exile.

Cuba has cleared its jails of most political prisoners, but human rights groups say the government of President Raul Castro has stepped up short-term detentions and other forms of harassment against the island’s tiny opposition.

During a 2007 trip to Brazil, Benedict made even stronger remarks demeaning the ideology at the root of Cuba’s government:

‘The Marxist system, where it found its way into government, not only left a sad heritage of economic and ecological destruction, but also a painful destruction of the human spirit.’

AP reports Saturday that Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez avoided any clash with the Pope’s statement, saying Cuba will listen with respect to Benedict during his visit next week even if he differs with island leaders.

“We consider the exchange of ideas to be useful. Our people have deep convictions developed over the course of our history,” Rodriguez said at a news conference. “Cuba will listen with all respect to his holiness.”

Rodriguez added that the Cuban system “is a democratic social project, genuinely chosen, which is constantly perfecting itself.”

Benedict will arrive in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba Monday. The Associated Press reports that Cuban officials said 797 journalists from 295 media outlets in 33 nations were issued visas to cover the 84-year-old pope’s visit, which is to include a meeting with Raul and possibly Fidel Castro.

 

Comments (70)

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  • conservativewoman
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 10:46am

    The Pope knows what is coming. He is electing many conservative Cardinals and bishops, and cleaning up the Church.

    I am praying for you Papa!

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  • MrMagoo
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 8:33am

    Father,please expose the fraud called ‘man made’ climate change.Please.

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  • marybethelizabeth
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 8:19am

    Marxism talked about a middle class.

    That no longer exists.

    But the underlying goal of workers retaining the fruits of their labor and not paying tribute to gangster capitalists is what the Church supports.

    The Age of Reaganomics, giving all the money to the rich and letting them trickle it down, has caused another global crisis. It’s time to end it.

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    • arx
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 9:44am

      Marybethelelizabeth said: “The Age of Reaganomics, giving all the money to the rich and letting them trickle it down, has caused another global crisis. It’s time to end it.”

      Sorry Marybeth but you are confused. Reaganomics was smaller government, and inherent to that is less taxes or allowing people who work and succeed to keep more of their OWN money. It’s not GIVING money to anyone. I suppose you would prefer government TAKING other people‘s money and giving it to people who didn’t earn it.

      I’ll bet you never owned a business, created a job, or employed a single person. If you had, you might understand that it is freedom that made this country prosperous, and it is government that is destroying it. As it is you are just misled, confused, and part of the problem.

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    • hi
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 10:45am

      God only asks believers to give 10% to help the poor. Jesus never demanded the government take control of people’s lives. Look what happened with healthcare. Now the Catholic church must go against its beliefs because the government dictates what the church can do.

      Social justice is evil. My son learned about it in Jesuit school. It says that society makes people poor. Charity is not enough. Therefore the poor have a RIGHT to TAKE it from the rich.

      When you give the government control of your life, you get Hitler, Stalin, Castro, Chavez….ie you get evil. Freedom is GONE.

      Freedom is precious. Wake up Marybeth.

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    • Crazy Times
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 1:30pm

      @ Mary

      The weed is pouring out of your blood and into your words. Suggestion: Get off the WEED.
      I told you that before but you don’t listen now do you.

      Getting off drugs will is the best drug of all. It really clears your mind. Avoid alcohol while you are at it.

      Try it for two weeks and let me know how your are feeling. During that time, no post for you!

      Beware……………… of communism

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    • marybethelizabeth
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 3:07pm

      ARX… you lost the bet. I make my tax payments quarterly, which include the extra Social Security moneys.

      Lets sing odes to the joy we get from the Freedom to make a living from other peoples labor.
      And write poems of honor to the capitalist who has the freedom to risk not his own but other people’s money to make his living.

      These are the models of America?
      No wonder America is in decline.

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    • Crazy Times
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 4:16pm

      @ Mary

      “Lets sing odes to the joy we get from the Freedom to make a living from other peoples labor.
      And write poems of honor to the capitalist who has the freedom to risk not his own but other people’s money to make his living.”

      Did you smoke a bowl before writing that? Coooooome onnnnnnnnnn. Move to Cuba. You’ll like it there. If you are not there already..

      …. FYI nobody is buying what you say. So continue to live in your Marxist utopia in your head.

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    • cosette
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 4:23pm

      @Mary- Our economic system seems to be acceptable to the vast majority of Americans. As such you are free to emigrate to Cuba, N. Korea, China or any other communist country of your liking. I am amazed that one such as yourself, so enamored by a system that exists elsewhere and could easily become your home, would tolerate living in a society that you find so lacking. Isn’t your happiness important enough to you to leave this nation of selfish, greedy uncompassionate self serving capitalists, for your Marxist utopia? Life is too short to spend it wishing for something that is as close as the closest airport.Think it over.

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    • Crazy Times
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 4:31pm

      Mary –
      “ARX… you lost the bet. I make my tax payments quarterly, which include the extra Social Security moneys.”

      - I really think she IS from another country. What “tax payments” are you making QUARTERLY? and your “extra social security moneys”? What kind of thinking is that?

      What propaganda machine do you work for?

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    • toto
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 6:56pm

      I am definitely middle class and definitely was happier under Reagan than I have been under any Democrat. Your liberal friends are THE worst economic crooks in the universe, they are NOT your friends. You are being used. Conservative ideal: get educated in a discipline or trade that allows you to support yourself, make a living and be FREE to decide how and where to spent the fruits of your labor. Why on earth would you or anyone in their right mind want THE GOVERNMENT to tell you what you can buy, where you can buy it, if you can buy it, and determine what and how you can sell the fruits of your labor. When you work for someone, that is a contract between you and your employer, make yourself invaluable and you will be paid more or you can chose to work elsewhere. The market ALWAYS seeks out capable people. Now, I guess, if you have decided on a life as an unskilled slothful person, then Marxism SOUNDS terrific. The reality is, sooner or later, all those that worked so hard in the capitalist system will become more like you, then there is no MONEY to pay for all the things you think you deserve because you breath.

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  • ThankBabyJesus
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 2:55am

    Syllogism: Obama’s ideology is Marxism/CRT/BLT. Marxism/CRT/BLT are ideologically un-American. Therefore, Obama’s ideology is un-American.

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  • Free2speakRN
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 1:46am

    I hope the Pope sends a specific slam to the attempt to disintergrate Religious Freedom in the US, while he is around this area.

    Let’s all pray for his safety as well as his words stikings all hearts.

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    • Aquinas
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 8:28am

      You expect a Pope to defend religious indifference? You expect him to say be whatever you wish? I am guessing you are a Catholic, and I further guess you are attempting to practice the Faith. The Church’s mission to “teach all nations” and not teach all nations to be whatever they wish will not support such nonsense.

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    • Free2speakRN
      Posted on March 26, 2012 at 6:51am

      Aquinas,
      Great! Another Catholic Hater. You don’t know jack, Jack. And all you do is go around getting down on anybody. You show alot of bitterness and distain on a consistant basis. You ever hear about ‘Charity’. The Catholic Church Dogma says to respect all religions. Pope John Paul 2 wrote a book on the whole thing. It would do you good to read it. Quell some of that ‘Self-Rightious’ anger that beholds you.
      The Catholic Church knows Freedom of Religion is the key. Yeah, Protestants were burnt, and as many Catholics were burnt. The Puritans were great, weren’t they? Good old Oliver. But they all came to the New Land, America. First to have Religious Freedom, and freedom itself as much as possible, through distance.
      A good Protestant is better than a bad Catholic. I hear that in Church all the time. And it’s true. I don’t doubt your faith, Aquinas, it’s your lack of Christian Love. Hey, I‘m happy you’re Protestant. You believe Christ is God, right? Good. We agree that in Heaven seeing ‘Truth as It Is in Itself’, we will delight in It, together. I’m happy with that.
      Theocrasies don’t work. If there was a Christian theocrasy in America, 30,000 denominations would be killing each other. But be it a Jew, Muslim, Buddist, Hindu, a man open to the Unknowable God, an Athiest, if they are peaceful and loving, give respect.
      Love God with all you’ve got/ Love your neighbor as I Love you/ Love Brother as yourself/ Golden Rule.
      Aquinas, Peace

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  • sbenard
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 1:41am

    I wonder if Pope Benedict will slam Marxism and elucidate its failures to the Marxist in the White House, too!

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  • AnimalsAsLeaders
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 1:17am

    Get ‘em, Benedict! God speed.

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  • vtxphantom
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:24am

    Pope Benedict with attitude. I like it!

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  • Warm In The Desert
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:18am

    While not part of this mans flock, I commend his outspoken stance on Marxism and hope that he continues to shine an unending torch on Communism-Marxism-Bolshevism-Socialism-Progressivism.

    Call it what you may….they are all variations on the same theme of evil.

    I pray this man has a safe and successful voyage.

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    • kaydeebeau
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 7:08am

      There is only one Flock and One Shepherd (though many “ways” (denominations) to serve the Shepherd)

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  • TH30PH1LUS
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:16am

    Karl Marx said: “My object in life is to dethrone God and destroy capitalism.”

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  • barber2
    Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:04am

    Let me guess : Tomorrow the Far Left will play the Pedophile Card about the Church the way the Democrats play the Race Card ! Be sure to check the New York Times tomorrow or the day after. Their columnists will be panting with their usual “ Trash The Catholic Church ” rhetoric. Maureen Dowd. Gail Collins. Am sure Maureen is in poison pen mode as we “ speak ”……..

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    • We are Americans
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 9:23am

      God forbid condemning the raping and
      covering up of tens of thousands of children.
      So I take it you support priest rape of children
      and organizational cover up?

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    • arx
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 9:57am

      Weareamerican: trying to equate being catholic with supporting pedophelia? Give me a break.

      All pedophiles, priests included, ought to be publicly castrated. But the rate of abuse in the catholic church isn’t any higher than any other large organization. In fact it is shown to be less. But the mainstream media (of whom I’m sure you are a devout follower) makes it their mission to highlight it every chance they get. Why? Because they, and you, are dancing to Satan’s fiddle.

      What other organization is so consistently against homosexuality, pornography, premarital sex, or any other deviant behavior that today’s society tries to promote as acceptable? Very few left if you look around. Of course, you probably are ok with all that.

      Again, should the bishops and priests involved in the crime of either committing or covering up pedophelia be punished? Of course, and in the harshest possible manner…but to equate Catholicism with supporting such disgusting crime is ridiculous, and speaks volumes about your twisted mind.

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    • hi
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 10:49am

      Weareamericans
      Liberal gay pedophiles infiltrated the church and they were the ones who molested children. True priests are Men of God and would never harm children.
      The ACLU defends Nambla which is man/boy love and it defends virtual child porn which is just real child porn then coloring it to look like a cartoon. But the sickos know it’s real. Only libs support such evil.

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    • sallyredneck
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 10:51am

      Where there are men the devil will try to enter, priest are men they are not Jesus Christ, their are those who have this sickness and should be dealt with in all phases of life, it is not only a Catholic problem.

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    • We are Americans
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:04pm

      @arx so you also support the rape of children by
      priests? I wasn’t even going there. I responded to
      the post that attacked the media for reporting
      about it. Former altar boy. Know kids who
      got raped, so don’t be talking down to me that
      my opinions are formed by the media. I loved
      The Church. They decided to cover this up and
      world wide it’s been proven that thousands
      of kids were raped and the church hierarchy covered
      it up. Case in Philly are goes to trial this week.
      Educate yourself.

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    • arx
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:27pm

      Weareamericans. What? You support pedophelia? Card carrying member of NAMBLA? Sicko.

      I thought I would respond in kind. Your posts aren’t worthy of further response.

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    • We are Americans
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 4:40pm

      @arx as I thought u never read what I was responding
      too. The post blamed the media for reporting
      about the priest rape scandal. Sorry this bothers you
      so, I guess you wish the scandal was never reported Father.
      I can call u Father? Anyway I never blamed
      Catholics or spoke against them. I know what
      the Roman Catholic Church stands for sir.

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  • AllAmericanGirl22
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:56pm

    Let’s pray that God keeps him safe. I wouldn’t put anything past a commie.

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    • barber2
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:11am

      And please do not forget their Master-in-Chief, the Devil. The Great Deceiver. The fallen angel who “ fooled” Eve and Adam into BELIEVING that they could be as powerful as God by following the Devil’s advice . Sound familiar : Deception? Material comfort ? Pride ? the ensuing Fall ?

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  • barber2
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:54pm

    So glad to hear an educated, Christian religious person speak out about this phony “ social justice ” Marxist phrase – which used to be called “ revenge ”- and the new Far Left phrase ” re-distribution “ which the Ten Commandments identified as ” thou shalt not steal ! ” All of the New Age phony/ atheistic Marxist “ religion” of Big Daddy/ Big Brother is Our God Government is just a bunch of phony, totalitarian mayhem which the angry and the dysfunctional/chip on their shoulder types are trying to pawn off as the New World Order. Boils down to ” Been There Done That Revolution Mess / Caused Death and Destruction Which Did Not Work ” thing-y ! You can’t solve dysfunctional ! The irreligious Left keeps trying, however.

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  • The-Monk
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:33pm

    “Pope Slams Marxism Before Cuba Trip”

    It looks like the Pope is committing suicide. Why go to Cuba when he could just visit the White House if he wants to confront Marxism, communism and Satan himself?

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    • barber2
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:57pm

      Because Cuba was a Catholic country BEFORE Castro tried to “ save ” it with his earlier version of the current Obama fashionable Marxist “lite” version ?!

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  • Just in time
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:08pm

    Apparently, the Pope is truly one of the Americans peoples strongest allies. And punches very well within his weight class. Which is far heavier than BHO will ever be.

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  • Stoic one
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:07pm

    so is the pope going to come to the USA before the election?

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:54pm

    Marxism,it’s enough to p–i–s–s– off the pope.

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:11pm

      I see a Schwartzeneger movie coming up, Arnie as the Pope:

      After seeing his church betrayed, Nuns rulers broken, and a mad dictator taking communion without going to catholic catechism?. This Pope has had enough………”Time to say your confessions, Punk”

      Arnie is “The Papal Predator”

      “I’ll be back, Sunday”

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    • CatB
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:26pm

      Reminds me of when my mother said “at times” .. I was enough to make a preacher swear … btw ..I was a good kid .. my mother on the other hand was crazy … just saying.

      Pope needs to have a CHAT with Obama about the failing of Marxism … then we will sit him down hard in November.

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    • DEFCON4
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:30pm

      And Sarah Conner as Mother Theresa !

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:30pm

      CATB
      I think the pope could break out the switch during a conversation with Obama, but he ain’t gonna listen. You can talk all day to a Donkey, but in the end, he is still just an A$$.

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    • CatB
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 11:52pm

      @D and J

      I was thinking about the “schooling” Bibi gave Obama regarding the Israel borders (on camera) … that was SO good … I would like to see the Pope do the same thing .. not that Obama would “listen” but I do like to see him squirm.

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  • DEFCON4
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:36pm

    The Cuban System ” is a democratic social project ,genuinely chosen, which is constantly perfecting itself” A.K.A. Our Presidents flawed Dreams and Policies !

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    • barber2
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 12:15am

      A.K.A. : the failed promises of Karl Marx being “ recycled” by our green Obama Democrats and called “ social justice” which is just as phony as their cry that they are the 99% . Big Lies. Smoke and Mirrors. Devilish deception.

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  • 911Patriot
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:24pm

    Good v. Evil 2012

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  • dealer@678
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:17pm

    The Pope could decide this election all by himself if he would say the words. Obama is attacking US and he is attacking all Christians

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    • APPAULED
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 9:06pm

      If the Pope said such a thing it would be a lie. Not that the Catholic church isn’t familiar with lies but I think that the Pope would be smarter than that. He doesn’t follow Glenn Beck “Your Pope”. He doesn’t follow Rush Limbaugh and to out and out lie as they do would be a sin. You people have been brainwashed by a mentally ill Glenn Beck whivh Im sure sits back and laughs at you all as he rakes in his millions for dividing our nation. God will punish him for the lies and for his willingness to incite people with his ridiculous conspiracy theories. Obama is more of a Christian than any of the Republicans currently running for President. Their attack on the poor and continuous support of the 1% is a sin and the Biblle speaks alot of this. If you follow Glenn Beck you too will be punished by God. The real God, not Glenn Beck, your Idol who thinks he is God!

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    • APPAULED
      Posted on March 25, 2012 at 9:11pm

      Keep believing the ignorant lies. How ignorant can one be to be lead around by the lies of Glenn Beck”? Glenn is not a True Christian. He is the wolf in sheeps clothing that has divided our nation with his trashy lies. He also is not a patriot. He can hardly keep from laughing when he spews his BS.

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  • waspanglosaxon
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:14pm

    Right on, Benedict!

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  • brntout
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 9:59pm

    @ANIMALSCRAPHEAP Her’s your clue.

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    • brntout
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:16pm

      In regards to what you do with something of caliber.

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  • barber2
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 9:55pm

    Guess that’s why the New York Times columnists all hate the Catholic Church !

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  • dealer@678
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 9:54pm

    By slamming marxism the Pope is slapping Osama up side the head. God Bless the Pope

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  • brntout
    Posted on March 24, 2012 at 9:49pm

    A shot across the bow of the USS Obama?

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    • brntout
      Posted on March 24, 2012 at 10:04pm

      Hey he could only wish,can’t he? What with the ignoble Piece price,that should warrant a ship under his stately nomenclature ,shouldn’t it?

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