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Ironically, Francis was a lot like Trump, he tended to go off script and say stuff that seemed offensive and caused the Vatican to back peddle and deny that he meant what it sounded like he said, and he was incredibly thin skinned to criticism and tended to respond to criticism with rather vicious ...

Can anyone recommend a book or books about the popes? I am not looking for biographical information, rather, I want to learn about each papacy so I can map out how things changed over the centuries, for better or worse. There was one published in the late 50s, so it's missing the last 5, plus the c...

Can anyone recommend a book or books about the popes? I am not looking for biographical information, rather, I want to learn about each papacy so I can map out how things changed over the centuries, for better or worse. There was one published in the late 50's, so obviously it's missing the last 5,...

As an undergraduate, he majored in math....

Bible says TWICE " There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death" Wow, not too many people realize that fact. I'm impressed! (Those 2 verses are Pr.14:12 & 16:25) Others are: 6:10 – 11 = 24:33 – 34 19:24 = 26:15 20:16 = 27:13 21:9 = 25:24 22:3 = 27:12 22:13...

The President also somewhat backtracked on the “very high” 145 per cent additional tariffs he’d slapped on China’s exports, saying they won’t be “anywhere near” that rate. Trump never backtracks on anything. He manipulates people into getting what he really wanted in the first place. they just play...

I pray for him and the election of the next pope.

I think Pilate really wanted to listen to his wife's advice (smart guy). Admittedly, only mentioned in Mt., while Pilate's question was only mentioned in Jn., but he was fishing for a way...any way...to get out of the dilemma.

Welcome!

Deacon Arky wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 8:32 am Not sure what you mean by "Old Confessional"??

Probably referring to the old confessional "box". Haven't been in exclusive use since the end of Vat II.

Donald Trump’s tariff regime keeps getting less and less robust. In the latest backtrack from the Trump administration following the repeated warning of the markets to chill out a bit, the US Customs and Border Protection published guidance late Friday night that introduced new exemptions for smart...

Good thing there was nobody in the back seat.

The first 130 years of the US's existence, the Federal government was funded almost entirely by tariffs and no income taxes. All of a sudden tariffs pretty much went to less than 4%. Perhaps if we made more of the things we buy instead of buying imported stuff, imagine how many jobs that would crea...

Riverboat wrote: ↑Fri Apr 04, 2025 11:49 am If you're going to post something, you should be prepared to vouch for it.

That was me, not the OP. I approved the post and added an admin note.

ETA: I changed the color. Does that make it more obvious?

According to the CBO, the top 3% of tax payers, pay more than the bottom 70% combined. The idea that the rich don't pay their fair share is a myth perpetuated by the media. Just not true.

Tariffs are one of those 'you're damned if you do; and damned if you don't'. It raises prices which fuels inflation, but it also creates jobs, which is good for the local economy.

I don't really follow sports, but if they really are more effective, and everyone uses them, then an astrisk should be used for stats form now on. If they have no particular advantage, then it's a non-starter.

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Women are far better at distinguishing subtle differences between shades than men.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s33ScN4D-HU

I've always had an irrational fear of driving.