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!

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.

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: #21 Maximu§

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

Is there any truth to the rumor that he will be going to Texas, and will ride a mechanical papal bull while he is there?

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)

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

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:

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�

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�

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�

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.

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

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!

re: #51 MandyManners

re: #56 LanceKates

Pistol-packin' Pope?

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

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�

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.