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In reply to the discussion: Biden: Pope Francis wouldn't endorse Sanders' policies [View all]DallasNE
(7,959 posts)45. Biden Is Playing Word Games Here
It reminds me of Bill Clinton, who said famously "it depends on what the meaning of 'is' is".
The document coming out of the Vatican will not use the word "endorse" while praising the policies Sanders is pushing. Shameful.
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I suspect he would agree with Bernie and not Hillary on the Iraq war vote. (n/t)
thesquanderer
Apr 2016
#92
Sometimes the ideas they want to fend off can be very informative, politicians.
bemildred
Apr 2016
#89
+1 Especially the harm to women and children. And Bill's Workfare & Crime Bills...
appalachiablue
Apr 2016
#23
Ahhhhhh, yes ... passed in 2005 ... before the 2008 economic massacre of the Middle Class ...
Jopin Klobe
Apr 2016
#68
She gave the money to charity which in turn helps those less fortunate, yes, the Pope
Thinkingabout
Apr 2016
#52
Now Steve, I am surprised you do not already know this information but here are links
Thinkingabout
Apr 2016
#81
Thank you, a few good book deals for both does wonders for one's net worth.
Thinkingabout
Apr 2016
#88
The transcript of his speech is available online. He just released his tax return BTW.
BeanMusical
Apr 2016
#62
Please state the rule the transcripts are to remain between just the rich and famous
Omaha Steve
Apr 2016
#73
Biden should read this article and follow the writings & statements of Pope Francis more carefully.
appalachiablue
Apr 2016
#10
then you agree with him that Matt. 25:31-44 isn't the very basis of the faith he says he believes
roguevalley
Apr 2016
#15
As Joe Biden knows very well, Pope Francis is very much a social democrat like Bernie.
forest444
Apr 2016
#13
Sorry Joe, I don't think you can speak for the Pope. What you think or doubt is besides the point.
highprincipleswork
Apr 2016
#16
thoroughly bizarre thing for him to say. Must be opposite day or bizarro world!
NRaleighLiberal
Apr 2016
#60
Biden has been 'under the bus' since he voted for DOMA, helped seat Clarence Thomas and pushed
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2016
#79
Wow, Biden has spent months pushing the notion that Francis is an example to follow:
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2016
#78