Ok, Pope Francis ‘sounds’ good, but now that he’s in his tenured position of ultimate Catholic authority, we have to wait to see what he actually does. However, the cartoon speaks more to our American conflict than that of the church or Argentina.^If, as we read Morins words and look at the smoke, we consider Separation of Church and state, both parties should say “No” to religion influencing legislation. One says this knowing many of the social issues dividing Americans are based in theology, mostly Old Testament. If the New Testament’s red lettering was used as a guide, legislators would be compelled to do things for the “…least of these.”, and to love their neighbors as they love themselves, etc. In which case, the smoke would be white, and Yes.^If we consider the resounding NO to mean Republicans are against the concepts Mr. Morin lists as character traits of the new pontiff, he ignores – and insults – millions of good Republicans of all belief systems who give time, money, and support to local charities despite, in many cases, being in need themselves. ^While the word Conclave implies a focus only on Republican legislators, one easily missed by rank and file conservatives; and while too many Republican legislators have taken positions that sacrifice the “least of these” – our disenfranchised American neighbors – it ignores the sad fact that too many Dems are also supporting the corporations, banks, and legislation that prevent Americans from realizing the kind of opportunity Americans came to expect (and take for granted) after WW2.^Mr. Morin’s cartoon is divisive and unhelpful as it lays no strong foundation for civil discourse, consensus building, and offers no ideas for improving the situation. Respectfully,C.
Not only do I find some comments disrespectful, I have no idea how one relates the horrible mess in the US with a new Pope. I guess stretching the truth is PC today.
Making stuff up again? Carter explicitly did NOT trade the Shah to Iran. Go read up on it. Reagan traded arms with the Ayatollah (and before the election undermined Carter — a fellow American and his President — deliberately by covert negotiations with the “terrorist state” of Iran).
The new pope is strongly against austerity measures that punish the poor and transfer massive amounts of wealth upwards to the richest. Paul Ryan, as a Catholic, should be ashamed. As a conservative, of course, he isn’t.
Note that you and your right-wing co-thugs call the ’toon “moronic,” without engaging with what it has to say; kind of like a fundagelical criticizing evolution without even knowing what it means. As one of your own number is so fond of saying, “yaaawwwwwn”.
ConserveGov about 11 years ago
Michael Peterson Premium Member about 11 years ago
It’s okay. He’s against gay rights and kept silent during Argentina’s dictatorship. His base values are right in line with GOP legislators!
chazandru about 11 years ago
Ok, Pope Francis ‘sounds’ good, but now that he’s in his tenured position of ultimate Catholic authority, we have to wait to see what he actually does. However, the cartoon speaks more to our American conflict than that of the church or Argentina.^If, as we read Morins words and look at the smoke, we consider Separation of Church and state, both parties should say “No” to religion influencing legislation. One says this knowing many of the social issues dividing Americans are based in theology, mostly Old Testament. If the New Testament’s red lettering was used as a guide, legislators would be compelled to do things for the “…least of these.”, and to love their neighbors as they love themselves, etc. In which case, the smoke would be white, and Yes.^If we consider the resounding NO to mean Republicans are against the concepts Mr. Morin lists as character traits of the new pontiff, he ignores – and insults – millions of good Republicans of all belief systems who give time, money, and support to local charities despite, in many cases, being in need themselves. ^While the word Conclave implies a focus only on Republican legislators, one easily missed by rank and file conservatives; and while too many Republican legislators have taken positions that sacrifice the “least of these” – our disenfranchised American neighbors – it ignores the sad fact that too many Dems are also supporting the corporations, banks, and legislation that prevent Americans from realizing the kind of opportunity Americans came to expect (and take for granted) after WW2.^Mr. Morin’s cartoon is divisive and unhelpful as it lays no strong foundation for civil discourse, consensus building, and offers no ideas for improving the situation. Respectfully,C.
eddodt about 11 years ago
maybe the democrats could actually VOTE on the gop proposals…or maybe even propose a budget themselves…oops…that’s asking too much!
Nighthawks Premium Member about 11 years ago
ah, but fear not, oh staunch conservatives! the new Pope is STILL against abortions and gays (and their marriages)
nanellen about 11 years ago
Not only do I find some comments disrespectful, I have no idea how one relates the horrible mess in the US with a new Pope. I guess stretching the truth is PC today.
Motivemagus about 11 years ago
Making stuff up again? Carter explicitly did NOT trade the Shah to Iran. Go read up on it. Reagan traded arms with the Ayatollah (and before the election undermined Carter — a fellow American and his President — deliberately by covert negotiations with the “terrorist state” of Iran).
ARodney about 11 years ago
The new pope is strongly against austerity measures that punish the poor and transfer massive amounts of wealth upwards to the richest. Paul Ryan, as a Catholic, should be ashamed. As a conservative, of course, he isn’t.
markjoseph125 about 11 years ago
Note that you and your right-wing co-thugs call the ’toon “moronic,” without engaging with what it has to say; kind of like a fundagelical criticizing evolution without even knowing what it means. As one of your own number is so fond of saying, “yaaawwwwwn”.