Bush To Pope Benedict: "Thank You, Your Holiness. Awesome Speech"

Pope Benedict XVI became only the second Pope to visit the White House, and he gave a speech about the purpose of his trip and the importance of democracy being informed by moral values. In attendance was, of course, Bush. The President must have been extremely impressed by the Pope's words because right after Pope Benedict concluded his remarks, Bush leaned over and said, "Thank you, your holiness. Awesome speech."

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[FatherWolf]

What's the Confederate Battle Flag doing behind His Holiness?

If it's the Mississippi state flag, what is IT doing there?

[Pippilin]

"Heckuva job, Bennie!"

[Stokes]

Inspired to write April 4,1983
In all manner of turmoil there were ready sprouts able to carry forward the teachings of Jesus the Christ Son of the Living God Beckoned by the imposters to become surrogated into the laws of man whose formal training manifested by-laws which would enhance the believer to thinking that the supernatural was not real Priveleged are they whose thought remains on the Heavenly Father and the Heavenly Places through the Son Jesus Christ
Inspired to write November 25,1985
Set your eyes and ears on the existing turmoil and confusion The Lord thy God has tired of the exasperating deceptions which have governed so many of His children It is now the time to hearken to the calling He who does not respond to Truth will know much regret For has it not been told through many of His chosen ones the deceitful lies that have ruled this establishment who calls it the House of God It is filled with vile corruption How be it they walk and talk with all the motions of piety and there is no piety within them Oh blow the trumpets Let everyone hear the Truth Bring out of hiding all of the hidden evils that have held My children prisoner Sound the trumpet and make ready to make war on all the forces of evil

[willo]

Pretty strange, the pope, and as close as we have come to the anti-christ in a long time. At this time I don't even know what to think of the meeting.

[paulfromportland]

Thought for a moment that Shrub was trying out his Roberto Beningi impression.

"Fantastico, Terrificante"

He has brought such Gravitas to his role, eh?

[AZModerate]

I sure hope he didn't try to follow up with a high five.

[larryburns94]

It rained today. I know Bush was behind it. Oh yeah, and I stubbed my toe. That also has Bush written all over it. Or was it Cheney this time...no he was too busy clubbing baby seals and melting polar ice caps with his x-ray vision.

[NotWaldo]

Poor George and poor Dick. People are so unfair.

I bet you think the Mountain Men in Deliverance were just "misunderstood" too!

[Umanista]

What would motivate the Pope to visit G. W. Bush? Pt 6

I have been pondering this question consciously and unconsciously since the headline, "Bush greets Pope at airport". People at that level of stature deign to meet others only where there is an agenda to be served. What is the agenda of these men?

The pessimist could say, that the Pope, being a clever CEO of one of the largest "corporations" on the globe with revenues and assets that are the envy of GE, Sony, Viacom, and News Corp, knows how to plan for the future of his business. Being at least as clever as this humble penman, he sees an opportunity to the net new big revenue for his corporation. While many top executives negotiate their deals on golf courses, in casinos, or at exclusive resort conferences; the Pope cannot exercise these options. But unlike most CEO's, he can easily go tete-a-tete with national leaders. If the Pope conceived the pessimist's view of Bush long before arriving in Washington he could have conceived of the following: for a chair in the Carlyle Group, the Pope would guarantee that he would make the finest character witness, if ever needed in the future. That would add some major $$$ to the bottom line of the Roman Catholic church for years to come and make this Pope's tenure memorable to at least church insiders.

[Umanista]

What would motivate the Pope to visit G. W. Bush? Pt 5

I have been pondering this question consciously and unconsciously since the headline, "Bush greets Pope at airport". People at that level of stature deign to meet others only where there is an agenda to be served. What is the agenda of these men?

The pessimist could say, that Bush, in the back of his mind, is fearful, that in the future, the World Court in the Hague could be preparing an indictment a la Milosevic. There has been a great deal of talk of such a possibility. Should that happen, then if Bush were to leave the US territory to attend a $10 million speaking event in Paris in 2010, he could end up with an unexpected deter to the Netherlands (that's also called Holland, or the Lowlands Mr. Bush if you're checking a map). Now if such an event lies in the future, who would be a better character witness for the defense than the titular head of the Roman Catholic church!

[desmirl]

We need a new law. No president left behind...

[Umanista]

What would motivate the Pope to visit G. W. Bush? Pt 4

I have been pondering this question consciously and unconsciously since the headline, "Bush greets Pope at airport". People at that level of stature deign to meet others only where there is an agenda to be served. What is the agenda of these men?

The skeptic could say that the Pope, knowing the history of the Roman Catholic popes since the year 400, has recognized that much benefit has accrued to the church by those popes who have used more aggressive measures to spread the word of the church. While the pope, may recall some of his youthful training in Germany, he could be looking for a refresher course from today's premier specialists in aggressive techniques to "spread their philosophy and brand" to the world. While the Catholic church has had some strong success in growth in parts of the globe, it has been a losing battle in some of their "root nations". The White House leadership and staff will be preparing resumes in the next few months. This is an opportunity for the Pope to get in on the ground floor to screen new hires with these specialist skills.

[Umanista]

What would motivate the Pope to visit G. W. Bush? Pt 3

I have been pondering this question consciously and unconsciously since the headline, "Bush greets Pope at airport". People at that level of stature deign to meet others only where there is an agenda to be served. What is the agenda of these men?

The skeptic could say, that Bush, is attempting to do to John McCain, the titular Republican candidate, what he did in the S. Carolina primary in 2000, hurt him bad. Yes, he did stand with McCain a month ago and give him his blessing. But, in 2000, he stated that McCain was an honorable man, to his face, then spread mind poisoning lies about "black babies" in the southern states, behind his back. Where is the parallel in 2008? If one contends that the bible belt, religious right are still a foundation of the Republican party, could this meeting hurt McCain? Well, if you are aware that many of the loudest and most influential leaders at the pulpits of the religious right are strongly anti-Roman Catholic, what is going to be the message at this Sunday's sermon? Is the fact that the Republican leader today embraced the Roman Catholic leader one that says, "We can trust the Republicans to do the right and moral thing for us!"

[TXfemmom]

Bush is an idiot, and probably didn't understand half of what the Pope said.

However, as far as I am concerned, neither of them deserve any respect or admiration from anyone. Bush is a war criminal and the Pope should be in prison for having been a Nazi, and then for having run the part of the Vatican WHICH HELPED HIDE THE PEDOPHILIA RING AND RICCO ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AMERICA.

He was the head man during the previous Pope's reign, and as such, he knew everything and helped hide all this. For the life of me, I do not understand how the legal system of the United States has permitted all these Bishops, Archbishops, Cardinals, and everyone in between to go their merry way, on having sheltered these criminals. Had any teacher, physician, or private person have assisted and protected child abusers in this way, they would have gone to jail. THE FACT THAT THE GOVERNMENT HASN'T PUNISHED THESE PEOPLE IS SICKENING.

[RRonin]

Bush deigned to meet with the Pope at the airport because both men claim infallibility. "The matter is closed, the White House has spoken."

[Umanista]

What would motivate the Pope to visit G. W. Bush? Pt 2

I have been pondering this question consciously and unconsciously since the headline, "Bush greets Pope at airport". People at that level of stature deign to meet others only where there is an agenda to be served. What is the agenda of these men?

The same optimist could say, that Bush, in his last months, seeks to add to the history book notes that he is a man of peace, not war. As such, he seeks headlines with persons and places where peace is the message of the day. Bush did "start" a new Israeli-Palestinian peace process recently, right. Why not add the meeting of a leader whose messages from St. Peter's balcony is always one with a peace undertone or overtone?

[Umanista]

What would motivate the Pope to visit G. W. Bush? Pt 1

I have been pondering this question consciously and unconsciously since the headline, "Bush greets Pope at airport". People at that level of stature deign to meet others only where there is an agenda to be served. What is the agenda of these men?

The optimist could say, that the Pope, can envision that in his presence, Bush may choose to ask for forgiveness for all his sins. However, did the pope plan to accept a written copy or was he planning to remain at the White House until next January so that he could complete such a lengthy task? That same optimist could say that the Pope believes that the message he wishes to spread around the world is best down from the "top of each nation". After all, a great Republican named Reagan espoused a belief in the "trickle-down" process for everything from the economy to morals and ethics. If the Pope, privately has a comparable underpinning, he may see it "more efficient" to start with the "head of a nation". Apparently, the Pope's advisor's forget to tell him that Bush's approval, honesty and respect level is lower than any American president in modern times.

[Ariadne]

Great Moments in Presidential Speeches

[notMcNuts]

Noone will EVER tell Chimpy : Awesome speech"-------or even "awesome sentence"!!!

[bnovak]

How appropriate. Bush, the Pope, and the stars and bars in the background.

[wndrwrthg]

It is not the stars and bars, that is what the Virginia state flag was called. The one that Robert E. Lee used.

[awcbuddy8]

Ummm, the stars and bars are found nowhere on the Virginia state flag.

[Pigliacci]

It could be the Mississippi state flag, which retains the Confederate battle flag in the upper corner next to the staff.

[Bluesue]

What an inarticulate idiot we have for president. How embarrassing for this country. BTW, is that a confederate flag in the smaller picture on this story?

[wmbear]

WHEN GEORGE BUSH PRAISES YOU FOR A SPEECH...

That's when you know you're in BIG trouble....

[lisakaz]

I was going to say that! Benedict got BIG trouble indeed.

[dogman44]

One hell of a speech your Poopiness. My butt still hurts though.

[dogman44]

What's with the racist confederate flag in the still photo? Where did shrub take the poop, to the "Joy
of Slavery Museum"?

[JohnKemp]

What?

Damn.

Had Obama been there, he wouldn't have heard a word.

Or if he had, he would have forgotten what he heard.

[dvdpt]

Kemp:
What Planet are you from.

[dogman44]

I think this is a right wing comment, but I don't understand what mister Kemp is talking about
or what the point of his statement is. Mister Kemp, please come back and explain your comment.
What are you trying to say?

[amanda85]

I'm surprised Dubya didn't try to high-five the pope...