Welcome Pope.

our prayers for a peaceful visit... (and thread).

A bunch of cannibals caught a group of missionaries and were getting their big soup pot going when the Witch Doctor runs up.

"Stop, you fools. Can't you see that they're friars?"

Wonder what theory they will put forth about him being good/bad for American Catholics.

It has already started....

Posted this on our last thread...

If you are flying on most US major airlines starting in May, heir checked baggage allowance is 1 piece of luggage... It's $25 to $50 more for more luggage...

Some airlines will allow 2 free of charge if you bought your tix early...

Just another airline tax...

And there was much rejoicing.

Welcome to the Trifeldge Putidard. I tip my hat to you.

re: #5 tfc3rid

Not really an airline tax - just a way of artificially keeping the listed fares lower. They fee and expense upwards to deal with the higher fuel costs, rather than raise ticket prices.

If you don't bring much luggage with you on your trips, it's not a problem. If you keep your weight on your baggage low, it's not a problem. When you start adding baggage, the airlines need to recoup the higher costs for carrying that baggage.

Yemeni girl, 8, gets divorce after forced marriage

A Yemeni court on Tuesday granted a divorce to an eight-year-old girl whose unemployed father forced her into an arranged marriage this year, saying he feared she might be kidnapped.

"I am happy that I am divorced now. I will be able to go back to school," Nojud Mohammed Ali said, after a public hearing in Sanaa's court of first instance.

Her former husband, 28-year-old Faez Ali Thameur, said he married the child "with her consent and that of her parents" but that he did not object to her divorce petition.

In response to a question from Judge Mohammed al-Qadhi, he acknowledged that the "marriage was consummated, but I did not beat her."

re: #8 lawhawk

and, if you're too fat to fit in their seats (which have gotten MUCH smaller) you get to buy two tickets.

No thanks, I'll drive.

The tensions in the Middle East can be rapidly eased if we air-drop these things all over the place.

re: #2 dashnick

our prayers for a peaceful visit... (and thread).

* * *

The Pope is a holy Lizard fighting for infidel-dom (and peace) through REASON & Faith, not SWORDS. We will have a respectful campaign.

re: #8 lawhawk

Yes but will they really be keeping fares low? I don't consider fares to be very low right now as is...

Only Spirit has ridiculously low fares and charges per bag...

re: #5 tfc3rid

Posted this on our last thread...

If you are flying on most US major airlines starting in May, heir checked baggage allowance is 1 piece of luggage... It's $25 to $50 more for more luggage...

Some airlines will allow 2 free of charge if you bought your tix early...

Just another airline tax...

So they're supposed lug you and as many bags as you want to drag along with you for the same price as me and one small overnight bag?

I guess a restaurant should charge me the same for an appetizer as they would charge you for a 4 course meal !

The Pope isn't a bitter Pennsylvanian hick.

Why is he still clinging to religion?

re: #9 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Not a proper Islamic husband, eh?

Hussein Obama, will be standing beside the Pope when the Pope speaks!

re: #14 sattv4u2

No but people do take 2 bags... What if you are going on a cruise for a week? You think those folks are thrilled they've got to add on to the overall costs of their vacations?

Rather good article over at Hot Air. Comments?

The only problem with that is that Rezko threw the party in Auchi’s honor. The reception specifically focused on Auchi.

God Bless our good Pope.....is he coming here to Los Angeles?

re: #13 tfc3rid

Yes but will they really be keeping fares low? I don't consider fares to be very low right now as is...
Only Spirit has ridiculously low fares and charges per bag...

Really ? How much would it cost you to DRIVE from lets say Miami to Boston (gas ,, tolls ,,, food ,,, hotel ,,,,, more gas ,,, more food ,,,, more tolls ,,, wear and tear on your car ,,, ,2 + DAYS

How much to fly ?

re: #15 Rednek

The Pope isn't a bitter Pennsylvanian hick.

Why is he still clinging to religion?

* * *
Because he's pre-Pennsylvanian era, Olde German, not Amish anabaptist?

re: #15 Rednek

The Pope isn't a bitter Pennsylvanian hick.

Why is he still clinging to religion?

* * *
And he's Bavarian as a coo coo clock.

re: #19 tfc3rid

it is cheaper to think ahead and UPS your stuff to the hotel.

Many hotels will accept packages for guests that haven't arrived yet if you tell the Hotel about it ahead of time.

There's a map that UPS has to list the time it takes for ground shipments to arrive. If you get there saturday, send it early enough to get there thursday.

Takes more planning, but it is better than having lost luggage, and cheaper than 25 bucks.

re: #19 tfc3rid

No but people do take 2 bags... What if you are going on a cruise for a week? You think those folks are thrilled they've got to add on to the overall costs of their vacations?

If you're going on a CRUISE for a WEEK (cost starts at $1800 +) and you'rer flying to get there and back in the 1st place ,, I doubt an extra $25 is a deterrent !

re: #22 sattv4u2

Really ? How much would it cost you to DRIVE from lets say Miami to Boston (gas ,, tolls ,,, food ,,, hotel ,,,,, more gas ,,, more food ,,,, more tolls ,,, wear and tear on your car ,,, ,2 + DAYS

How much to fly ?

you work for an airline company, don't you?

re: #9 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Yemeni girl, 8, gets divorce after forced marriage

In America, this MFer would be locked up for 50 years for raping this child and her Father also for selling her.

re: #13 tfc3rid

Yes but will they really be keeping fares low? I don't consider fares to be very low right now as is...

Only Spirit has ridiculously low fares and charges per bag...

IIRC, it's mostly legacy airlines that are adding the extra fee. I believe Southwest still lets you have 2 bags checked for free.

I've got pictures of Ron Paul supporters you at whom you can point and giggle if you're bored today.

re: #30 Honorary Yooper

I also believe that southwest is one of the few that operates in the black.

re: #15 Rednek

HA!

re: #22 sattv4u2

The gf and I drive overnight to Madison, WI from NYC twice a year... We fill up with gas 3 times along the way... Small car, great mileage, costs $110. Food? $30.

Airline costs me $240 per RT...

I'd rather save my $$ and lose the time...

If I leave NYC at 5PM ET, we arrive in WI by 8AM the next day.

re: #28 LanceKates

you work for an airline company, don't you?

lemme see ,,, ummm,, WRONG ! (hint ,,,, my SCREENAME and AVATAR !)

even Lutherans can appreciate Benedict:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/art icle3492299.ece

re: #29 Maximu§

In America, this MFer would be locked up for 50 years for raping this child and her Father also for selling her.

America sux.

Lest you forget.

re: #32 LanceKates

I also believe that southwest is one of the few that operates in the black.

Because of their fuel deal... Once that expires they'll be in the same boat.

re: #3 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

A bunch of cannibals caught a group of missionaries and were getting their big soup pot going when the Witch Doctor runs up.

"Stop, you fools. Can't you see that they're friars?"

Ba-da-BOOM!

re: #32 LanceKates

I also believe that southwest is one of the few that operates in the black.

Yes, I think that's right. Fuel hedging is a wonderful thing in this climate. :-)

re: #34 tfc3rid

The gf and I drive overnight to Madison, WI from NYC twice a year... We fill up with gas 3 times along the way... Small car, great mileage, costs $110. Food? $30.

Airline costs me $240 per RT...

I'd rather save my $$ and lose the time...

If I leave NYC at 5PM ET, we arrive in WI by 8AM the next day.

so then what's your gripe ?

re: #32 LanceKates

I also believe that southwest is one of the few that operates in the black.

Racist!

re: #38 tfc3rid

Because of their fuel deal... Once that expires they'll be in the same boat.

They bought fuel credits from other airlines that were failing, or needed the cash. They get their jet fuel pretty cheap.

re: #11 The Sanity Inspector

The tensions in the Middle East can be rapidly eased if we air-drop these things all over the place.

I thought for sure that was a link for inflatable camels...

re: #21 Maximu§

I think he's just doing an east coast tour.

re: #35 sattv4u2

lemme see ,,, ummm,, WRONG ! (hint ,,,, my SCREENAME and AVATAR !)

well, my choices were that or on drugs.

by the way, line your fingers up one key to the right when trying to hit the . key.

I drove from OK to MN two summers ago, 200 bucks for gas. Plane tickets would have been 300 a piece. Since there were two of us, we'd be looking at 100 a piece for gas or 300 a piece to fly.

re: #9 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Islam, the ROPedophilia.

re: #38 tfc3rid

Because of their fuel deal... Once that expires they'll be in the same boat.

Well, not exactly. They're still hedging even at today's prices. With fuel prices expected to go up, that will help them in the long run.

That, and they deliver exactly what they promise for their flights, not to mention their on-time record.

re: #35 sattv4u2

lemme see ,,, ummm,, WRONG ! (hint ,,,, my SCREENAME and AVATAR !)

What? You an alien tapping into the interwebz from Saturn?
/

re: #45 Killgore Trout

I think he's just doing an east coast tour.

Understandable, no?

re: #15 Rednek

The Pope isn't a bitter Pennsylvanian hick.

Why is he still clinging to religion?

Does he even own a gun, though?

re: #42 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Racist!

HELLO...... single straight white christian conservative male.

I am the white devil.

re: #41 sattv4u2

My point was more of a heads up... My editorial comment was 'just another airline tax'.

You don't have to be all crazy about it...

re: #37 Ben Hur

America sux.

Lest you forget.

Only if you're a barbarian.

re: #34 tfc3rid

The gf and I drive overnight to Madison, WI from NYC twice a year... We fill up with gas 3 times along the way... Small car, great mileage, costs $110. Food? $30.

Airline costs me $240 per RT...

I'd rather save my $$ and lose the time...

If I leave NYC at 5PM ET, we arrive in WI by 8AM the next day.

So 15 hours of driving (one way) at an average of 50 miles an hour (factoring in stops for food/gas) is 1500 MILES one way ,,,, 3000 MILES round trip ,,,, on $110 fo GAS ,,,,, I'm skeptical !

re: #51 MandyManners

If he did, he'd instantly be my favorite pope.

Any pope packin' heat is a friend of mine.

re: #5 tfc3rid

Posted this on our last thread...

If you are flying on most US major airlines starting in May, heir checked baggage allowance is 1 piece of luggage... It's $25 to $50 more for more luggage...

Some airlines will allow 2 free of charge if you bought your tix early...

Just another airline tax...

I don't like airline baggage handlers going through my stuff looking for their next nonpurchase. When I travel and am going to stay somewhere for enough time that more than one carryon is needed, I ship my luggage via UPS or FedEx.

So far, so good.

re: #45 Killgore Trout

I think he's just doing an east coast tour.

WTF? How can Pope Benedict skip Los Angeles? His strongest Catholic Base is right here....not Fuking NYC.

re: #54 The Other Les

Only if you're a barbarian.

C'mon, it's a human right to marry who you want!

HOW DARE YOU JUDGE!

re: #36 schultzw

even Lutherans can appreciate Benedict:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment /faith/article3492299.ece

* * *
This Lutheran prefers Pope Benedict to what they dish locally...Lutherans support Phakestinians and their bad faith acts so much, it's galling.

Lutheran World Relief asked for donations of layette items for new mothers but demand baby clothes be without any religious symbols, or US symbols, or camouflage fabric (which is so trendy in babywear this year!) so as not to offend---who?

re: #55 sattv4u2

NYC to Madison is roughlly 1000 miles by car... Not 1500...

By air, NYC to Madison is 850 miles.

re: #49 jcm

What? You an alien tapping into the interwebz from Saturn?
/

shhhhhhh ,,, (and it's Uranus ! )

re: #50 Ben Hur

He could be like the Grateful Dead and tour constantly. What's he got to do in Rome that's so important?

re: #21 Maximu§

God Bless our good Pope.....is he coming here to Los Angeles?

Unfortunately not.

I had a chance to see JPII in St. Louis several years ago, free bus trip and all. I just would've had to direct parking lot traffic before the event. Wish I'd gone.

re: #56 LanceKates

If he did, he'd instantly be my favorite pope.

Any pope packin' heat is a friend of mine.

You'd like these nuns then.

re: #7 Killgore Trout

Would you mind translating

Trifeldge Putidard

.

It makes no sense.

re: #58 Maximu%uFFFD

WTF? How can Pope Benedict skip Los Angeles? His strongest Catholic Base is right here....not Fuking NYC.

He wanted to go to Yankee Stadium before they tear it down too... Didn't you know he's a HUGE Yankee fan...

/

re: #31 Jonn Lilyea

Ron, who?

Oh boy the Pope is almost here. I'm almost giddy, which is funny since I am Jewish. But I look at it this way. Since the Liberal hate America crowd hates anything to do with Religion, and the Pope must really piss them off, that's gotta make me pro-Pope.

re: #63 Killgore Trout

He could be like the Grateful Dead and tour constantly. What's he got to do in Rome that's so important?

You're asking the wrong guy!

re: #60 alegrias

That's a bit harsh...what Lutheran body do you hail from? (just like that one Emo Phillips joke)

I saw JPII in Denver for World Youth Day 1993...

It was great!

re: #65 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

believe it or not, that picture used to be a desktop background of mine.

re: #29 Maximu%uFFFD

In America, this MFer would be locked up for 50 years for raping this child and her Father also for selling her.

Maybe I missed something but, the article doesn't say he sold her. (Not that it makes much of a difference.)

re: #58 Maximu%uFFFD

WTF? How can Pope Benedict skip Los Angeles? His strongest Catholic Base is right here....not Fuking NYC.

Yeah, but LA has moonbat heretic Cardinal Mahoney. If I were pope, I'd go there just so I could slap him.

re: #69 Nevergiveup

Oh boy the Pope is almost here. I'm almost giddy, which is funny since I am Jewish. But I look at it this way. Since the Liberal hate America crowd hates anything to do with Religion, and the Pope must really piss them off, that's gotta make me pro-Pope.

You and me both.

re: #66 Cap'n DOC

See: A NEW POPE
Jessel rules!

If they're ever hurting for money, they could always market the Popemobile.

That thing is friggen sweet.

In what can only be categorized in the "From Dinner Jacket's Lips to Allah's ears"

Iran Among 10 Bionanotechnolgy Pioneers
Apr 14, 2008

Iran has turned to become one of the few countries mastering the biotechnology and nanotechnology in the world, a health official said on Sunday.

The head of Health Commission at Iran's Majlis (the parliament), Omidvar Rezaei made the remarks Sunday in an interview with Alalam satellite TV network.

Speaking on the occasion of Health Week, the official said hailed Iranian scientists for their thriving in the fields of new technologies.

(click the link above for the whole story - PLUS : How to meet Persians online!)

re: #51 MandyManners

Does he even own a gun, though?

* * *
I believe he had enough weaponry training & marching for Schicklgruber as a child of 13 before he ran away from the Deutsche Army--at risk of being shot for desertion. He spent 6 weeks in a US refugee camp after the war ended in Germany.

re: #34 tfc3rid

The gf and I drive overnight to Madison, WI from NYC twice a year... We fill up with gas 3 times along the way... Small car, great mileage, costs $110. Food? $30.

Airline costs me $240 per RT...

I'd rather save my $$ and lose the time...

If I leave NYC at 5PM ET, we arrive in WI by 8AM the next day.

Do you even stop to pee? (I once drove from Denver to West Tennessee in about seven days. I used the REAL back roads, snakes hanging from trees.)

re: #56 LanceKates

If he did, he'd instantly be my favorite pope.

Any pope packin' heat is a friend of mine.

Pope's got lotsa guns.

re: #45 Killgore Trout

I think he's just doing an east coast tour.

That's right.

From Washington, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, goes to New York City. The Papal visit concludes on Sunday April 20 with a morning ceremony at Ground Zero; family members of 9/11 victims are special invitees.

On Sunday afternoon, His Holiness will celebrate Mass at Yankee Stadium -- I believe at 2:00pm.

.

re: #78 LanceKates

If they're ever hurting for money, they could always market the Popemobile.

That thing is friggen sweet.

The pope is going to have a parade up 5th Avenue on Saturday here in Manhattan in the popemobile...

Should be a verrrry interesting trip...

He'll be my neighborhood.

Hopefully no one will freak when they see the white smoke coming out of my apartment window!

re: #82 MandyManners

Do you even stop to pee? (I once drove from Denver to West Tennessee in about seven days. I used the REAL back roads, snakes hanging from trees.)

Not as much as we should have...

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

(neuters)

"Carter told reporters earlier he had wanted to visit Gaza, but his request was rejected. Carter did not say who turned down his request, but a member of his delegation said it was Israel.

"I haven't been able to get permission to go into Gaza. I would like to. I asked for permission. But I was turned down. But maybe we can find a way to circumvent that," Carter said.

All of the border crossings between Israel and Gaza are controlled by the Jewish state. Egyptian forces are stationed at Gaza's southern border, which is largely closed."

===

umm Rooters assholes...

Israel only controls the ISRAELI side of those border crossings. You know, like other all the other nations that control their own border crossing points - or at least try to control them? You lying assholes do know that we the general public have access to something called GoogleEarth these days? We can see the trucks lined up at the Egyptian/Gaza border crossings - in full color and 1 meter resolution - for free. We know that border isn't "largely closed" to anybody that wants to get into Gaza. The Egyptian government isn't real thrilled about people leaving Gaza by way of that border crossing, but I'm sure Rooters doesn't have any comment on why that is.

umm Mr Worst US President in history...

Did you ask the Egyptians? Did your Secret Service detail inform you that they cannot guarantee your protection inside of the Gaza Strip and why?

Go away peanut farmer, just go the fuck away.

SERIOUSLY,
R

The Pope loves Killgore Trout!

re: #56 LanceKates

If he did, he'd instantly be my favorite pope.

Any pope packin' heat is a friend of mine.

I bet his Swiss guards do.

re: #83 OldLineTexan

Heh, not that pope.

I'd just love a religious figure that wasn't part of the "Jesus was a pacifist" crowd.

re: #82 MandyManners

Do you even stop to pee? (I once drove from Denver to West Tennessee in about seven days. I used the REAL back roads, snakes hanging from trees.)

how did you know they were snakes !?!?!?! (could have been well hung tree sitting rednecks ! )

re: #75 Ward Cleaver

Yeah, but LA has moonbat heretic Cardinal Mahoney. If I were pope, I'd go there just so I could slap him.

That I agree with, Cardinal Mahoney is a piece of work...

OK kids, let's guess how many times you will hear the word "Nazi" this week (in reference to the Pope, not your normal, everyday descriptive use about der Juden).

re: #92 sattv4u2

how did you know they were snakes !?!?!?! (could have been well hung tree sitting rednecks ! )

You mean the kind that cling to religion and guns?

re: #63 Killgore Trout

He could be like the Grateful Dead and tour constantly. What's he got to do in Rome that's so important?

* * *
Especially when Rome is surrounded by mosques & muedding calls for prayer 5 times a day!

How few divisions has the Pope in Europe!

The other reason I am high on the Pope is that he is going to Yankee Stadium-not Fenway!

re: #65 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

You'd like these nuns then.

I had no idea Dianne Feinstein was ever a nun!

/see middle nun's trigger finger

re: #94 Ben Hur

OK kids, let's guess how many times you will hear the word "Nazi" this week (in reference to the Pope, not your normal, everyday descriptive use about der Juden).

I just hope it doesn't become so in this thread.

re: #82 MandyManners

Do you even stop to pee? (I once drove from Denver to West Tennessee in about seven days. I used the REAL back roads, snakes hanging from trees.)

Isn't that just I-40 through Arkansas?

/Yes, I know, I'm just playing. :-)

re: #93 Maximu%uFFFD

That I agree with, Cardinal Mahoney is a piece of work...

My bishop here in Brooklyn is ALL about citizenship for the 'Migrants'.

re: #88 Render

Man, I hate Jimmy.

re: #95 tfc3rid

You mean the kind that cling to religion and guns?

not to mention branches ! (it's a long fall and a sudden stop)

re: #84 Dad O' Blondes

No Boston concert? It's a pretty big Catholic stronghold.

re: #72 tfc3rid

I saw JPII in Denver for World Youth Day 1993...

It was great!

Was that you I saw waving at the cameras?

re: #87 tfc3rid

Not as much as we should have...

You wear those Astronaut diapers?

/like the stalker lady?

re: #68 Derek

That guy that was walking away with all of the internet polls last year - until real people started voting with actual ballots. Apparently, the paulians still think he's in the race.

re: #89 DesertSage

He loves me so much he lets me wear his hat.

re: #104 sattv4u2

not to mention branches ! (it's a long fall and a sudden stop)

It's a wonder BH Obama didn't also bring moonshine into the mix when he made those comments too... Maybe a little dueling banjos?

re: #58 Maximu§

WTF? How can Pope Benedict skip Los Angeles? His strongest Catholic Base is right here....not Fuking NYC.

Maybe he wants to stay far away from a certain.....er.....Cardinal?

re: #98 Nevergiveup

The other reason I am high on the Pope is that he is going to Yankee Stadium-not Fenway!

yeah ,, if he went to Fenway there would have been an Exorcism of the Green Monster

re: #81 alegrias

* * *
I believe he had enough weaponry training & marching for Schicklgruber as a child of 13 before he ran away from the Deutsche Army--at risk of being shot for desertion. He spent 6 weeks in a US refugee camp after the war ended in Germany.

Well, bless his heart. I didn't know that about him.

re: #102 tfc3rid

My bishop here in Brooklyn is ALL about citizenship for the 'Migrants'.

Our last one (Grahmann) was like that. Cared more about them than the kids abused by Fr. Rudy Kos.

Obama's foreign policy explained.

re: #58 Maximu§

WTF? How can Pope Benedict skip Los Angeles? His strongest Catholic Base is right here....not Fuking NYC.

he doesn't like your language.

re: #106 MandyManners

Was that you I saw waving at the cameras?

Nah but I was the one being chased by Secret Service at 2am for mistakenly peeing in a 'secured area'.

re: #87 tfc3rid

Not as much as we should have...

You don't wanna' travel with me, then.

Why can't he stay out of the limelight (Jimmy)? His presidency was a disaster, we should only have to deal with a president for the length of the term. Retire!

re: #110 tfc3rid

It's a wonder BH Obama didn't also bring moonshine into the mix when he made those comments too... Maybe a little dueling banjos?

what he said has been widely quoted ,,, what he MEANT was REDNECKS

re: #18 buzzsawmonkey

Apropos of nothing in particular, if you have not yet seen the original film version of Ben Hecht's play The Front Page, starring Adolphe Menjou and Pat O'Brien, find it and watch it.

It is, first and foremost, a great, great movie--fantastic ensemble cast, crackling dialogue with double-entendres galore, etc. Second, it will let you know that the slantedness and laziness of the news media is nothing new.

I'll look for it.

re: #75 Ward Cleaver

Yeah, but LA has moonbat heretic Cardinal Mahoney. If I were pope, I'd go there just so I could slap him.

He'd be covered in papal staff bruises and censer burns.

re: #105 Killgore Trout

No Boston concert? It's a pretty big Catholic stronghold.

They got a good bishop, too.

re: #112 sattv4u2

yeah ,, if he went to Fenway there would have been an Exorcism of the Green Monster

Philly's the town that needs a sports-exorcism. 25 years & counting without a championship among the Big Four major sports teams.

re: #85 tfc3rid

The pope is going to have a parade up 5th Avenue on Saturday here in Manhattan in the popemobile...

Should be a verrrry interesting trip...

Ticker-tape?

re: #98 Nevergiveup

The other reason I am high on the Pope is that he is going to Yankee Stadium-not Fenway!

That's only because Yankee Stadium is a large barn.

re: #117 tfc3rid

Nah but I was the one being chased by Secret Service at 2am for mistakenly peeing in a 'secured area'.

wasn't that secure if you could pee there.

I saw President Bush speak in chanhassen MN before the 2004 election.

I was taking pictures of everything, even of the snipers up all around.

I stopped doing that when I saw three of the sniper groups' spotters staring at me through binoculars.

re: #120 sattv4u2

what he said has been widely quoted ,,, what he MEANT was REDNECKS

Oh I know who he was referring to... Of course he and the illuminati he was speaking with at the time have strong feelings about rednecks...

I think Obama was projecting with the bitter people clinging to guns and religion comment. TUCC seems like a very bitter place to me. And I'll bet they have guns.

re: #125 MandyManners

Ticker-tape?

Nope.

re: #122 OldLineTexan

He'd be covered in papal staff bruises and censer burns.

I still remember the lefty Romero (the one that was murdered), and the public rebuke from JPII, on the tarmac right after JPII's plane landed. Get 'em!

re: #124 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Philly's the town that needs a sports-exorcism. 25 years & counting without a championship among the Big Four major sports teams.

the Phillies are a major sports teams? (sorry ,,, but you DID toss up a softball there ! )))

Like all liberals, the more you know what they really believe, more unelectable they become.

re: #127 Honorary Yooper

That's only because Yankee Stadium is a large barn.

No, because it is the "CATHEDRAL" of baseball!

re: #130 zmdavid

I think Obama was projecting with the bitter people clinging to guns and religion comment. TUCC seems like a very bitter place to me. And I'll bet they have guns.

MAC-10s and TEC-9s, I'll bet.

re: #102 tfc3rid

My bishop here in Brooklyn is ALL about citizenship for the 'Migrants'.

Wants to annex Mexico and Central America, eh?

Hmmm, interesting plan.

/'cause that's the ONLY way it's happening

re: #116 dashnick

he doesn't like your language.

Ill be forgiven on Sunday Mass.

re: #133 sattv4u2

the Phillies are a major sports teams? (sorry ,,, but you DID toss up a softball there ! )))

I fear for my safety Saturday going down to see Mets-Phollies at Citizen's Bank.

re: #127 Honorary Yooper

That's only because Yankee Stadium is a large barn.

Uh-oh, here comes the hatin'.

re: #71 schultzw

That's a bit harsh...what Lutheran body do you hail from? (just like that one Emo Phillips joke)

* * *
ELCA denomination, but inside the beltway of Northern Jihadist Virginia, not far from one of the largest mosques in the East Coast.

Yet someone from our lefty congregation was one of the first at the Pentagon on 9/11, with Fire & Rescue. We do have a few good folks left, but we're no longer where Nixon's Defense Secretary worshipped on Sundays:

"James Rodney Schlesinger (born February 15, 1929) was United States Secretary of Defense from 1973 to 1975 under presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He became America's first Secretary of Energy under Jimmy Carter.

While Secretary of Defense, he opposed amnesty for draft dodgers, and pressed for development of more sophisticated nuclear weapon systems. Additionally, his support for the A-10 and the lightweight fighter program (later the F-16) helped ensure that they were carried to completion. Ford eventually dismissed Schlesinger for his "aloof, frequently arrogant manner."
from Wikipedia

I'm gonna go out on a limb here, but I think the chances the Pope calls Joos the sons of apes and pigs are extremely rare.

re: #126 buzzsawmonkey

Maybe he figures it's necessary to whip the flabbier faithful into shape. We do have a large Hispanic population and a large Italian population--both Catholic--in New York, you know.

Thats a good point...

re: #135 Nevergiveup

No, because it is the "CATHEDRAL" of baseball!

Yes ,, thats where everyone goes to pray that A-Rod gets a hit in a game that counts ! (or in the regular season against Papelbon! )

re: #135 Nevergiveup

No, because it is the "CATHEDRAL" of baseball!

But, it'll never be the Queen of Diamonds.

re: #137 OldLineTexan

Wants to annex Mexico and Central America, eh?

Hmmm, interesting plan.

/'cause that's the ONLY way it's happening

Open borders baby! Good for everyone, except Americans.

re: #142 Ben Hur

lol

re: #109 Killgore Trout

He loves me so much he lets me wear his hat.

I'll bet you stole that one.

/

re: #94 Ben Hur

OK kids, let's guess how many times you will hear the word "Nazi" this week (in reference to the Pope, not your normal, everyday descriptive use about der Juden).

Ha, Bill Maher can always say he was 'first' to get in the nazi dig

re: #147 tfc3rid

Open borders baby! Good for everyone, except Americans.

Pfft... you know Americans don't matter. We stole this land from the indians!

wait... *I'M* an indian...

Get off my land, dagnabbit!

re: #140 Ward Cleaver

Uh-oh, here comes the hatin'.

Nah, we conservative sports fans like to joke with each other. The only time I got pissed was when that bitch Hilliary put on a Yankee Hat!

I am going down to see the procession to the Vatican Ebassy tomorrow. I am looking forward to the crowds for a change.

re: #139 tfc3rid

I fear for my safety Saturday going down to see Mets-Phollies at Citizen's Bank.

wear a Pope outfit ,,,,,,, oh ,, no ,, wait ,, that won't work ,, Philly fans pelted Santa Clause with snowballs once

re: #69 Nevergiveup

Oh boy the Pope is almost here. I'm almost giddy, which is funny since I am Jewish. But I look at it this way. Since the Liberal hate America crowd hates anything to do with Religion, and the Pope must really piss them off, that's gotta make me pro-Pope.

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A Jewish friend worked the 1995 Pope visit to Baltimore. He kept saying "Say Yontiff to the Pontiff" whatever that means.

re: #151 LanceKates

Pfft... you know Americans don't matter. We stole this land from the indians!

wait... *I'M* an indian...

Get off my land, dagnabbit!

It's not Indians Lance... It's Native Americans...

Come on man, PC...

re: #147 tfc3rid

Open borders baby! Good for everyone, except Americans.

Its their land afterall, those evil white europeans stole it from them!

/is it really necessary?

re: #152 Nevergiveup

Nah, we conservative sports fans like to joke with each other. The only time I got pissed was when that bitch Hilliary put on a Yankee Hat!

It fit her well too, IMHO. Two things to hate in that photograph. :-)

re: #129 tfc3rid

Oh I know who he was referring to... Of course he and the illuminati he was speaking with at the time have strong feelings about rednecks...

Yeah...they're scared shitless of them.

/I used to not like rednecks so much, but nowadays...

"Say Yontiff to the Pontiff"

Rotating Title Nominee.

re: #79 buzzsawmonkey

Are photogs who follow the Pope around called Pope-arazzi?

HAAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

re: #141 alegrias

Wasn't he DCI when the CIA was gutted by the Church Commission?

Thank you for flying AirPope. We know you have your choice of Pontiffs, and thank you for choosing AirPope.

AirPope, as the cardinal flies.

re: #139 tfc3rid

I fear for my safety Saturday going down to see Mets-Phollies at Citizen's Bank.

If someone throws a D-cell battery at you, that's called a "Philly kiss."

re: #152 Nevergiveup

Nah, we conservative sports fans like to joke with each other. The only time I got pissed was when that bitch Hilliary put on a Yankee Hat!

She's a HUGE Yankees fan... Come on... She remember Roger Clemens rookie year with the Yanks... She also recalls all those World Series titles in the 60's.

I think this is just about the only time Alitalia was on time!

re: #160 OldLineTexan

Yeah...they're scared shitless of them.

/I used to not like rednecks so much, but nowadays...

I thought she was a cubs fan?

re: #154 sattv4u2

wear a Pope outfit ,,,,,,, oh ,, no ,, wait ,, that won't work ,, Philly fans pelted Santa Clause with snowballs once

I'm definitely not wearing my Mets jersey...

re: #152 Nevergiveup

Nah, we conservative sports fans like to joke with each other. The only time I got pissed was when that bitch Hilliary put on a Yankee Hat!

Maybe I've been out of touch, but are they really tearing down Yankee Stadium?

/say it ain't so!

Did you say Rednecks? You buncha racist elitist cheese eating surrender monkeys.

re: #157 tfc3rid

It's not Indians Lance... It's Native Americans...

Come on man, PC...

Heh. Do they know that in Cleveland?

Rats, a Pope thread, and I have to go to a meeting.

re: #165 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

If someone throws a D-cell battery at you, that's called a "Philly kiss."

I'll be looking for ya'.

re: #101 Honorary Yooper

Isn't that just I-40 through Arkansas?

/Yes, I know, I'm just playing. :-)

I-40's a freakin' nightmare. Four lanes of back-to-back semis. I drove some road that cut across the middle of the state--67?

re: #119 Percopius

Why can't he stay out of the limelight (Jimmy)? His presidency was a disaster, we should only have to deal with a president for the length of the term. Retire!

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Presidents who get trounced resoundingly out of the job as Carter did, deserve a fraction of support, since we FIRED Carter for negative performance, injurious to our country & the world!

re: #167 Nevergiveup

I think this is just about the only time Alitalia was on time!

Always Late In Takeoff, Always Late In Arriving!

re: #170 Ward Cleaver

yes they are, the house that ruth built will be a parkinglot this time next year

re: #154 sattv4u2

wear a Pope outfit ,,,,,,, oh ,, no ,, wait ,, that won't work ,, Philly fans pelted Santa Clause with snowballs once

Philly fans boo anything and everything, IIRC.

re: #164 RedWhiteAndJew

Thank you for flying AirPope. We know you have your choice of Pontiffs, and thank you for choosing AirPope.

AirPope, as the cardinal flies.

Will that be praying or non-praying?

re: #170 Ward Cleaver

Maybe I've been out of touch, but are they really tearing down Yankee Stadium?

/say it ain't so!

Yes... New Yankee Stadium looks great on the outside... Renderings look like New Comiskey on the inside...

re: #175 MandyManners

I-40's a freakin' nightmare. Four lanes of back-to-back semis. I drove some road that cut across the middle of the state--67?

Yeah, 67.

re: #117 tfc3rid

Nah but I was the one being chased by Secret Service at 2am for mistakenly peeing in a 'secured area'.

ROLFMAO!

NO POPE EVER CALLED ME INFIDEL!

re: #168 Francisco D'Anconia

I thought she was a cubs fan?

Hillary? She's For-gainst anything you're For-gainst.

WHy, this week she came out as a strong gun supporter!

And I came THIS CLOSE to believing it.... *smirk*

"Welcome Holy Father"

Better rotating title

re: #172 LanceKates

Heh. Do they know that in Cleveland?

Better than that darn racist who is in the LF bleachers pounding the war drums all game...

/

re: #178 Francisco D'Anconia

yes they are, the house that ruth built will be a parkinglot this time next year

Kinda sad.

re: #170 Ward Cleaver

Maybe I've been out of touch, but are they really tearing down Yankee Stadium?

/say it ain't so!

And selling it off piece by piece. But the New one looks great going up- Looks just like the Real Old one.

re: #165 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

If someone throws a D-cell battery at you, that's called a "Philly kiss."

Hell ,, we used to do that in Boston also ,,, only difference was ,, the batteries were still in the FLASHLIGHT !

re: #113 MandyManners

Well, bless his heart. I didn't know that about him.

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This Pope likes Americans, he really really likes us!
We saved him & his, and rebuilt his country after Schicklgruber persecuted Catholics like the Pope's family.

re: #165 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

If someone throws a D-cell battery at you, that's called a "Philly kiss."

Wonder if Governor Rendell will be around to meet the Pope?
"Betcha can't hit the Pope from here with that thing."
Great moments in Philly sports.

re: #172 LanceKates

Heh. Do they know that in Cleveland?

Here's a question.

Which is more offensive: 1) the tribe's chief wahoo smiling indian logo or

2) the name the Washington Redskins?

And I'm not even a Yankee fan.

re: #129 tfc3rid

Oh I know who he was referring to... Of course he and the illuminati he was speaking with at the time have strong feelings about rednecks...

I'd ding you up if I had the rating system on.

re: #105 Killgore Trout

No Boston concert? It's a pretty big Catholic stronghold.

Unfortunately, no. Boston is not on the Papal itinerary during this visit to the US.

But I can add one thing --

Each and every of Pope Benedict's scheduled events -- convocations, speeches, celebratory Masses -- have been carefully chosen and choreographed to deliver a holistic and specific message. In addition to Mass at Yankee Stadium, for the first tmie ever, a Roman Catholic Pope will celebrate Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral and his visit to Ground Zero should be viewed as an undeniably strong commentary on the Church's stand regarding the events there.

This Pope is a strong advocate of America and a critically important ally in the War on Terror.

.

re: #178 Francisco D'Anconia

yes they are, the house that ruth built will be a parkinglot this time next year

I don't think so- the Field is suppose to remain.

re: #179 Honorary Yooper

Philly fans boo anything and everything, IIRC.

So do Mets fans... We booed Johan Santana in his first start at home last Saturday...

re: #173 godfrey

Rats, a Pope thread, and I have to go to a meeting.

The Pope/Catholic Bashing is about to start, Im sure you won't be missing much. Threads like this go downhill fast...

re: #184 Ben Hur

NO POPE EVER CALLED ME INFIDEL!

come to think of it ,, no POPE ever issued a FATWA on me either !

re: #165 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

If someone throws a D-cell battery at you, that's called a "Philly kiss."

And if someone puts that D-battery in a snowball and then throws it at you, that’s called “an Oakland Raiders fan”.

re: #7 Killgore Trout

Welcome to the Trifeldge Putidard. I tip my hat to you.

can you enlighten me on this? is it a term of endearment,a razz,or just comedyohsofun?call me 'Curious in Pittsburgh'..ty in advance kind sir

re: #147 tfc3rid

Open borders baby! Good for everyone, except Americans.

Good thing Baptists can yell at the preacher and leave the church if stuff like that gets said.

re: #152 Nevergiveup

Nah, we conservative sports fans like to joke with each other. The only time I got pissed was when that bitch Hilliary put on a Yankee Hat!

Well, she is from Illinois.

Oh, wait. You meant the other kind of Yankee.

re: #193 Francisco D'Anconia

Here's a question.

Which is more offensive: 1) the tribe's chief wahoo smiling indian logo or

2) the name the Washington Redskins?

to me? Neither.

Of course, there are two things that seperate me:

1.) I'm not full blood, so I'm not a part of the culture.

2.) I recognize that team names and mascots are signs of honor, not insult. (Though I do question why MN would honor a rodent when they made the Golden Gophers)

re: #195 MandyManners

I'd ding you up if I had the rating system on.

Thanks Mandy...

re: #109 Killgore Trout

He loves me so much he lets me wear his hat.

Dont let bill maher see you with that hat.

I hope the Pontiff has a lot of fun on his visit to America! :)

re: #129 tfc3rid

Oh I know who he was referring to... Of course he and the illuminati he was speaking with at the time have strong feelings about rednecks...

Those 'illuminati' would be nothing without the redneck bogey-man for them to use to justify their contention that they're smarter than everyone else.

What music do they play for the Pope?

re: #197 Nevergiveup

I don't think so- the Field is suppose to remain.

It's not going to be a parking lot... They have to rebuilding the parkland where New Yankee Stadium is going up.

re: #204 MandyManners

Well, she is from Illinois.

Oh, wait. You meant the other kind of Yankee.

I'm shocked that Hillary didn't have a Cubs hat. Of course, why would she want to associate herself with a team that hasn't been in a Series since 1945, much less won one since 1908.

/Park Ridge is a big Cub fan area.

re: #195 MandyManners

I'd ding you up if I had the rating system on.

Hey baby, my rating system is always up.

Fancy a ding?

re: #209 eschew_obfuscation

Those 'illuminati' would be nothing without the redneck bogey-man for them to use to justify their contention that they're smarter than everyone else.

be careful when talking about the illuminati... I hear they own everything!

re: #9 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

"marriage was consummated, but I did not beat her."
what a bunch of sick f*cks!" I mutilated her but I did not beat her"
Hell will be overpopulated with myhowmaduns!

re: #205 LanceKates

the Cleveland Indians are actually named after an indian that played centerfield for them named Alex soccalexis

Hopefully zombie will get some pictures inside the NYC synagogue where the Pope will be speaking. Or is he/she a west coast operative only?

re: #210 Nevergiveup

What music do they play for the Pope?

Gangsta Rap.

Only AirPope offers new "Throne of Peter" seating. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an infallible air travel appearance.

AirPope, we get you there and Vatican.

re: #175 MandyManners

Sideways it's 64. Up and down its 67/167.

re: #174 tfc3rid

I'll be looking for ya'.

No tickets (as far as I know, my Church group sometimes surprises me with some tickets). But email me if you want to meet up for a beer afterwards.

re: #210 Nevergiveup

What music do they play for the Pope?

it's a hybrid ,,,,, it's Christian Rap Punk

re: #151 LanceKates

Pfft... you know Americans don't matter. We stole this land from the indians!

wait... *I'M* an indian...

Get off my land, dagnabbit!

Ha. We stole our land from the Mexicans, who stole it from the Spanish, who stole it from the Indians (sort of. The Comanche arrived AFTER the Spanish).

/the Fwench had a claim but we all laughed.

re: #214 Ben Hur

Hey baby, my rating system is always up.

Fancy a ding?

Hey, careful where you point that thing! Ctrl ++

Sorry to break the chain, but does anyone have a source for the truth about Islam and our Islamic enemies that is appropriate for a 12-13 year old? Something a bit simpler than Steyn or Ali. Videos or PowerPoint would be great!

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

re: #225 EC Marm

Ding.

Not dong.

re: #224 OldLineTexan

I hear the ghosts of the French still roam the land.... Anytime you're driving and you smell something horrible.... its them!

re: #77 Killgore Trout

See: A NEW POPE
Jessel rules!

oh man..thats classic

re: #153 Truck Monkey

I am going down to see the procession to the Vatican Ebassy tomorrow. I am looking forward to the crowds for a change.

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Isn't it funny, the Pope will stay right across from Darth Vader (Vice President Cheney's) Disclosed Location residence at the US Naval Observatory on Massachusetts Avenue, NW!

re: #157 tfc3rid

It's not Indians Lance... It's Native Americans...

Come on man, PC...

Oh......just Poop!

Indians call themselves "Indians".......I'm continuing to cling to my 'PC-lessness.

re: #226 D. Lapin

Sorry to break the chain, but does anyone have a source for the truth about Islam and our Islamic enemies that is appropriate for a 12-13 year old? Something a bit simpler than Steyn or Ali. Videos or PowerPoint would be great!

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

The news.

re: #182 Ward Cleaver

Yeah, 67.

Pretty drive. I got off of it somewhere near Searcy and found a road along the Mississippi. VERY small.

Ive never understood why we dont do these open threads in the lizard lounge so we can actually keep up with whats being said

re: #232 eschew_obfuscation

yeah, but do you have a degree in electrical engineering?

I think not.

Just grab your beer.

re: #235 Francisco D'Anconia

the Lizard Lounge is one big open thread.

re: #231 alegrias

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Isn't it funny, the Pope will stay right across from Darth Vader (Vice President Cheney's) Disclosed Location residence at the US Naval Observatory on Massachusetts Avenue, NW!

It's a Rovian Plot!

re: #199 Maximu?

The Pope/Catholic Bashing is about to start, Im sure you won't be missing much. Threads like this go downhill fast...

199 posts by yours and nothing yet.

/slackers

re: #191 alegrias

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This Pope likes Americans, he really really likes us!
We saved him & his, and rebuilt his country after Schicklgruber persecuted Catholics like the Pope's family.

I like him for his sticking it to the Musselman.

re: #229 LanceKates

Poutine?

re: #233 Ben Hur

that answer made me laugh

re: #230 joecitizen

oh man..thats classic

Wow. Read the comments.

re: #161 Ben Hur

"Say Yontiff to the Pontiff"

Rotating Title Nominee.

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It's funny but what does it MEAN?

re: #215 LanceKates

be careful when talking about the illuminati... I hear they own everything!

Yeah....those guys run the world, man!

...and, like, they're partners with The Borg......resistance is futile!

re: #237 LanceKates

the Lizard Lounge is one big open thread.

and nobody is in there

ALL YOUR CROSSES AND HATS ARE BELONG TO US!

I got blessed by the Pope at St. Peter's!

So . . . I got that goin' for me.

re: #163 Ward Cleaver

Wasn't he DCI when the CIA was gutted by the Church Commission?

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I don't know, I was singing in the teen choir!

re: #244 alegrias

* * *
It's funny but what does it MEAN?

It means, "Rotating Title Nominee"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

re: #213 Honorary Yooper

I'm shocked that Hillary didn't have a Cubs hat. Of course, why would she want to associate herself with a team that hasn't been in a Series since 1945, much less won one since 1908.

/Park Ridge is a big Cub fan area.

Well, she claimed to be an Arkansan. Then, a New Yorker.

I just can't get a grip on her.

re: #236 LanceKates

yeah, but do you have a degree in electrical engineering?

I think not.

Just grab your beer.

...well....my brother has a degree in mechanical engineering......does that count?

(thanks for the beer......Indian Lager.....smooth!)

re: #206 tfc3rid

Thanks Mandy...

You're welcome!

re: #251 MandyManners

Well, she claimed to be an Arkansan. Then, a New Yorker.

I just can't get a grip on her.

Now, she's a Citizen of the World.

re: #245 eschew_obfuscation

Resistance may be futile, but what about apathy? Apathy has kept the dems going strong for quite some time.

re: #164 RedWhiteAndJew

Thank you for flying AirPope. We know you have your choice of Pontiffs, and thank you for choosing AirPope.

AirPope, as the cardinal flies.

* * *
So much better than Flying Carpet, Air Tehran!

DJhimmy Carter gave them their wings and all the fuel they need to be truly global.

re: #226 D. Lapin

A very good place to start...
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades)
by Robert Spencer

re: #214 Ben Hur

Hey baby, my rating system is always up.

Fancy a ding?

Is that what you're calling Mr. Happy nowadays?

Il Papa!

re: #250 Ben Hur

It means, "Rotating Title Nominee"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I heard the best one the other day. A troll said something along the lines of "I see you are trying to trick me into an intelligent conversation" it was in the Obama thread the other day.

I'm more Indian than Ward Churchill

/not saying much

and I say Indian. American Indian, if you must, to clear up any India confusion.

re: #244 alegrias

* * *
It's funny but what does it MEAN?

On Jooish holidays, people say Gut Yontiff to each other.

Good Holiday.

re: #229 LanceKates

I hear the ghosts of the French still roam the land.... Anytime you're driving and you smell something horrible.... its them!

Actually, we had old-school badass French in Texas, like Jean Lafitte.

re: #260 Francisco D'Anconia

heh, I remember that one.

They were a hoot.

re: #255 LanceKates

Resistance may be futile, but what about apathy? Apathy has kept the dems going strong for quite some time.

That and ignorance....the second stems from the first.

Rush has said the the most expensive problem we have in this country is ignorance......let me be the first to say "Rush is Right".