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He’s Not the Messiah….

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merlotgran Mon 13-Apr-26 10:43:29

He’s a very naughty boy!

Sorry but laughing at Trump’s latest attempt at ‘divine intervention’ is the only option for me. 😂😂

As Jeremy Vine said this morning, ‘He’s gone full (party) balloon.’

Where are the men in white coats?

Cossy Wed 15-Apr-26 20:37:46

imaround

They just keep stepping in it.

Trump posted another AI image, this time of Jesus hugging him.

And then Vance did this.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/vance-warns-pope-careful-talking-theology-rcna331881

They are both as evil and insane as each other. (Trump & Vance)

They both need putting out of our misery. Euthanasia is the fairest way grin

Jane43 Wed 15-Apr-26 20:42:58

So JD Vance who became a Catholic in 2022 after being an atheist lectures the Pope on Catholicism. I couldn’t despise him more.

Casdon Wed 15-Apr-26 20:44:51

Just slip out the back Jack. Make a new plan, Stan, you don’t need to be coy, Roy. Just get yourself free. It doesn’t quite fit, but it’s been going through my head - there must be 50 ways to leave your president.

Cossy Wed 15-Apr-26 20:56:50

Casdon

Just slip out the back Jack. Make a new plan, Stan, you don’t need to be coy, Roy. Just get yourself free. It doesn’t quite fit, but it’s been going through my head - there must be 50 ways to leave your president.

But we need 50 ways to get your president to leave, along with his deputy grin

M0nica Wed 15-Apr-26 21:47:57

The difficulty Trump has with the Pope, is that he (the pope) doesn't have an army (Swiss Guards excepted) much in the way of weapons and the territory of Vatican City is pretty small. tarriffs will not affect them, nor will oiland gas blockades. it doesn't have a navy either.

All the pope has to do is to do his job of leading the catholic church and speaking on morality, and just let Trump and his minions ramp up the personal abuse and ludicrous 'holy' pictures of Trump. I expect the next one will present him as Pope.

I note that the Pope, an American citizen, has decided not to go back to the US while Trump remains President. It is good to know that one country in the world has a head of state who is in his right mind and intelligent.

Allira Wed 15-Apr-26 21:56:39

I expect the next one will present him as Pope.
He's already portrayed himself as Pope, M0nica.

I'd say he is a prize buffoon but he's much more dangerous than that.

Norah Wed 15-Apr-26 22:27:03

imaround

They just keep stepping in it.

Trump posted another AI image, this time of Jesus hugging him.

And then Vance did this.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/vance-warns-pope-careful-talking-theology-rcna331881

Surely the 20% of Americans, who are Catholic, are furious?

imaround Wed 15-Apr-26 22:33:41

Despite not being a Catholic, I am loving this Pope. I was biased to begin with because he is an American, but he is a beacon of goodness and right in a world that has just gone to poo because of Trump.

That is as nicely as I can say it as the other things I could say would likely get me banned.

I agree with Cossy.

Elrel Thu 16-Apr-26 01:01:07

Appalling image, Trump has the self awareness of an amoeba,

imaround Thu 16-Apr-26 05:06:39

This is interesting. My algorithm gave me an article in The Guardian about Vance, Opus Dei and The Pope. That somehow led me to this article from the National Catholic Register.

www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-voices/deeper-problems-jd-vances-theological-rifts

The article was from February, long before Vance started mouthing off to the Pope. Catholics don't seem to care for him much. I can't imagine this week will make it any better.

I love this for him.

As for the theory, it is both crazy and plausible at the same time, as with everything surrounding this administration. It would definitely make sense of his arrogance at telling the Pope to keep quiet on theology matters, or whatever he said.

Trump is just an idiot who had probably never seen a Bible in his life until he was in agitated the first time, which is why he is too stupid to realize the backlash he was going to get.

imaround Thu 16-Apr-26 05:09:00

Agitated = Inaugurated

But he spends a lot of time agitated for some reason. Mostly at 3 am.

Maremia Thu 16-Apr-26 12:39:24

Isn't that one of the symptoms of dementia?

Smileless2012 Thu 16-Apr-26 13:12:56

Despite not being a Catholic, I'm loving this Pope so am I imaround smile.

Smileless2012 Thu 16-Apr-26 13:18:45

Pope Leo has said during his visit to Cameroon that the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants.

Luckygirl3 Thu 16-Apr-26 13:48:23

He is not wrong ....

AGAA4 Thu 16-Apr-26 14:54:40

Smileless2012

Pope Leo has said during his visit to Cameroon that the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants.

So true. Ravaged is a good word to describe what they are doing.

imaround Thu 16-Apr-26 16:11:38

Trump just cut millions of dollars to Catholic Charities.

You know the people who are filling the food banks that citizens are using now that he cut food assistance.

Smileless2012 Thu 16-Apr-26 16:16:11

He doesn't care who suffers does he angry.

Allira Thu 16-Apr-26 16:16:27

Smileless2012

Pope Leo has said during his visit to Cameroon that the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants.

I like this man.

A real spiritual leader, not afraid to speak the truth.

Chocolatelovinggran Thu 16-Apr-26 16:23:46

As a low- church Protestant, I am loving this Pope, and his predecessor, with their clear messages from the New Testament.
It's enough to tempt me to become a Roman Catholic convert!
As for Mr Trump and his utterly offensive posts, he is beneath contempt.

imaround Thu 16-Apr-26 16:23:56

Ok. It is specifically $11m to a Miami charity that helps unaccompanied migrant children.

Which makes this so much worse, IMO.

He is menace.

AGAA4 Thu 16-Apr-26 16:26:34

Trump always lashes out if anyone says 'hurty things' about him. Cutting money to charities that are helping people is another new low.
Why is a petulant child leading the US?

Cossy Thu 16-Apr-26 16:35:22

Smileless2012

^Despite not being a Catholic, I'm loving this Pope^ so am I imaround smile.

Me too, and my husband does too, he’s an ex-catholic

Cossy Thu 16-Apr-26 16:38:05

imaround

Ok. It is specifically $11m to a Miami charity that helps unaccompanied migrant children.

Which makes this so much worse, IMO.

He is menace.

He’s much more than a menace! He’s a very vindictive baby POTUS.

Aely Thu 16-Apr-26 18:20:05

I saw an interview where the idiot POTUS said the picture of "him as a doctor" had a nurse in it so he thought it was something to do with the Red Cross. This creature is certifiably insane, surely.