Holy Crap – We Toppled the Damn Pope From the Beauty Salon
Gosh, y’all, I had no idea the Vatican’s reaction to my pitchin’ a walled eyed snot nosed hissy fit yesterday and y’all making super snarky comments on it would have such repercussions at the Vatican. But, all I can say is Way to Freekin’ Go!
Waving Bub Bye
The last Pope to resign was in 1412, so it’s not like this is something that happens every century. And the fact that this was such a well kept secret and there were no hints that the guy was getting more dotty. You know, like, “Pope looses golden hat” or “Pope forgets it’s Sunday and sleeps in.” And that it’s right before Easter, which would make it the most insulting to Jesus time not to have a Pope.
I’m not saying that a pile of bad stuff is fixing to make its way out of the Pope’s closet. I’m not saying that. Oh hell, I’m saying that.
George Dubya gave him immunity from prosecution in the United States so maybe he’ll retire here and have a Pope garage sale because I don’t think they have a Pope retirement plan. Or maybe Pat Robertson would give him “Pope Time!” on his teevee station.
Unless they name one of the Nuns on the Bus as the new Pope, I’m still gonna pick on whoever they name. And that’s a promise.
Best line came from Kary W: I did Nazi that coming.
And from Deb —
Best quote I’ve seen: “He should be forced to carry his papacy to term.”
1No need to be unkind to a little old man who is waving the white flag already. He’s going to have to give an account of hisownself and I predict it will be sooner rather than later, and there’s that little thing about from those to whom much is given much will be expected.
Since I’m still practicing to be a Catholic, I’m very much hoping that we will get someone who can turn the ship
2around, because I do believe we have strayed off the course more than a little bit.
“I did Nazi that coming”
and
“He should be forced to carry his papcy to term.”
Best quotes I have seen and I read a lot of quotes this morning on Daily Kos.
I have got to pass those on.
3So now he totters off to the Old Pope’s Home, I guess?
Well at least now maybe he can have a cat. I always thought it was a pretty bummer deal that he was the Almighty Total Bad-Ass Boss of the place but couldn’t override the No Pets rule – like, what was up with *that*?!
I keep trying to tell myself that no matter who is elected next, they couldn’t do worse. But then I slap myself and say, “Who’re you kidding? Of course they could!” And likely they will – look who appointed most of the Cardinals who’ll be voting….
4Wow! Turning in the gold lame’ and red Pravdas for a cardigan and velcro tennis shoes. Totally giving up drag?
5I just heard on the radio (an NPR station) that he will first go to the papal “summer” retreat and then take up residence in some little-known monastery on the Vatican grounds–Yep, out of reach of anybody’s law.
I’m waiting for the other red Prada to drop.
6“And the fact that this was such a well kept secret and there were no hints that the guy was getting more dotty.”
7There’s a governor who can’t count to 3, and is “religious” who might want to follow the Pope’s lead.
Oh, Barb ;o)
I just deleted a draft post that said what you put so well. You beat me to it and with such style! LOL
8BarbinDC, I meant Prada. But who knows, they might be Pravda.
9http://youcallthatart.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/papal-resignation-from-infallible-to-just-some-guy-in-a-dress/
10Poor guy is too pooped to pope!
11If he expects to come face to face with any mystical being, he better spend the rest of his life on his knees praying for forgiveness, but I don’t think that either of those things is going to happen. Hopefully, the disgusting Cardinal Mahoney is out of the running for pope.
12daChipster! Here is your chance. Remember all those promises of what you would do if you were Pope. Good luck!
13Thanks JJ. Now can you make Dick Cheney and his daughter go away?
14Best quote I’ve seen: “Pope pulls a Palin”
15I’ve known a lot of priests over the years and they had one favorite saying, especially after seasons that required a number of masses in one days time: I’m all priested out. In Razi’s case, he is all Poped out.
Not sorry to see any out of touch organic matter take leave. Actually, he is smart to do so now simply for organizational reasons. His predecessor was so sick for so many years. Ended up as curved as a comma. Really sad. And the organization? Well, the inmates were running the asylum which is how Razi got promoted. He was actually the ad hoc pope before JPII passed away.
16He’ll be known as the Joe Paterno of popes.
17Star! Thank you for remembering LOLOL! Yes, I am officially throwing my beanie into the ring.
As my first official act, the white smoke of my election will emanate from a Sistine Chapel-shaped bong.
Followed immediately by the ordination of women and/or married priests.
18Nothing against the chipster but I think we should go with
http://www.fathersarducci.com/
19Do the Grand Inquisitor resigned? That is the job he held before becoming Pope (The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith used to be called the Inquisition). I think his chickens (probably all roosters) are coming home to roost. Tood bad, so sad. NOT.
20Guy spends his entire career hawking Tradition. It’s ok if the Church is smaller, as long as it’s purer. No rights for uppity women. Vatican 2? Never heard of it. Etc., etc.
This is the guy who’s going to buck 600 years of tradition? Every Pope since God knows when has staggered, gasped and wheezed to a papal demise without any hint of retiring, whether they were up to the job or not. And didn’t this very guy spend a lot of time helping run things while the last Pope was coasting to the finish line?
No way he’s retiring because he’s tired. Or responsible. Benny don’t blaze no new trails. And two weeks notice? With Easter coming on?
No way, no how. I’m just sayin’…….Something’s up.
21I’m all for the “nun on the bus” for Pope. You could set up shop in the Vatican JJ.
22Guess we know what he’s giving up for Lent.
23The Pope gives his two week notice: “I’m just not up for another Holy Week and Easter.”
I’m with Judith ~ BenXVI, a controlling person if there ever was one, would not retire except under great duress… like a huge lawsuit coming soon. The only other reason would be to control who his successor will be by pulling political strings behind the scenes. But my bet is on the lawsuit.
24I’m sure we will never hear much about what really goes on in what is essentially a Papal primary, but if we did I bet it would be a lot like the most recent Republican primary.
25http://www.liquiddaddy.blogspot.com/2013/02/gingrich-for-pope.html#links
26And for breakfast today, Ex Benedict.
27Free at mass! Free at mass!
28Thank God Almighty, we’re free at mass!
I think he chose retirement above assissination — which is also a Papal tradition.
29Ralph: Love the Ex Benedict! A real knee slapper.
Just wondering if they elect an African cardinal, will the old guard American Catholics start demanding his baptismal dertificate?
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