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Francis congratulates Cristina Fernandez on her first grandson with a pair of shoes and socks
Pope Francis met with President Cristina Fernandez and other South American leaders following the closing ceremony of the XXVIII World Youth Day in Rio do Janeiro and presented the Argentine head of state with a gift of socks and shoes for her recently born first grandson Nestor Ivan Kirchner. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesEvo looks like he's “photobombing” pic no.3
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:01 am - Link - Report abuse 0Christ, we could have IVAN THE TERRIBLE running Argentina in about 30 years time.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 09:49 am - Link - Report abuse 0@ 1 We cannot see Señor Morales' hands, to quash rumours, but the Pope's hands are clearly not interacting with CFK, unless it is like Father Ted in the over-75s football match, which we can safely discount as a possibility.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 10:49 am - Link - Report abuse 0CFK is gross.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 11:17 am - Link - Report abuse 0@2 That is assuming that he doesn't choke on a cream bun, get sat on by his father, or look directly into his grandmother's eyes. That child is in for a world of peril.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 11:30 am - Link - Report abuse 0The Omen: Argie Edition.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 11:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0The picture editor has a wicked sense of humour.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 01:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Ahh! But has she had a DNA test done on the child: it might be a case of the cuckoo got there first.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 01:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0What an over exaggerated laugh from CFK, but I heard a whisper the Pope wasn't so happy with her bringing members of her not so Victory Front... Trying to score brownie points was a rather desperate attempt from them with the coming elections ! I believe they're trailing badly.........
Jul 29th, 2013 - 01:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Kirchner A vile woman she would sell her ass (she probably as already) to benefit her cause
Jul 29th, 2013 - 02:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0What is it that the British have as an interest in stories such as this? It has nothing to do with them, these stories have no effect on them. The UK is about as relevant in these stories as the new name of the royal baby is to me.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 03:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0(though they should have been a little more forward-looking than the anachronistic name “George”, and given him a name more fitting to the likely Zeitgeist of England during his future period as head of state: “Ahkmed” would have done the trick)
@11 After all this time you are still not intelligent enough to understand the concept of a message board. I am very disappointed in you, TTT.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 03:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The British here always claim their only concern is Argentina vis-a-vis the Falkland Islands British dependency...
Jul 29th, 2013 - 03:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Since that is not at play or threat here, then I fail to see any involvement as being necessitated.
Baby Ahkmed, would have sounded much nicer.
@ 11 Truth PaTroll
Jul 29th, 2013 - 04:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0We Brits enjoy these unimportant “vignettes” about la Kretina because they just go to show how risible she is! Ir is clear that she uses every opportunity to “get in the news” - but how on earth this non-event can be considered newsworthy I have no idea.
@13
Jul 29th, 2013 - 05:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Of course are main concerns are the Falklands, however we do like to take the piss in the British isles. Its something that most other people can't understand when they come here and see the Irish and British mocking one another and themselves they can't quite understand, its what we do. Here is a classic example of British humour and a typical mainland Europe (Germany) reaction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Li65P_3lvM
Baby Akmed? Why would the 2000 year old Celto-Germanic British monarchy adopt a middle eastern Arabic originated name? Are you being a silly boy?
2000 years? Clyde swore to me England was less than 1000 years old. So what gives.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 05:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Akmed will fit very nicely in the England of 2060, that's why. :)
16. Ahh taking about a place you can only dream of visiting.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 05:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Your jealousy is hilarious.
@16
Jul 29th, 2013 - 05:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Yeah 2000 years old, the current Monarchy traces its ancient Scottish and Briton roots that far back. While the Anglo-Saxons arrived and began forming the ancient Kingdoms in 400AD after the Romans left. Both England and Scotland were formed in the 8th and 9th centuries so both England and Scotland are two of the oldest countries on earth, both being over a thousand years old.
@16
Jul 29th, 2013 - 05:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Take no notice of him he's talking out of his arse 2000 year old monarchy.....he's going into the area of Legend and Myth and Scotland didn't exist in the 8th ask Kenneth MacAlpine!.......he's going to tell you the myth about the monarchy coming through Ireland next!
Oh look our Nordic Rg Retornado is back!
Jul 29th, 2013 - 05:56 pm - Link - Report abuse 0How do you choose which persona to use?
Star charts?
Temperature?
Whether the Blue U$ is above or below 10?
There must be some method to your madness.
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Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Please explain you dumb Yank how you come by Nordic Rg........I'm feeling in the mood to ridicule you into oblivion........come on explain......give me the opportunity.......it might dawn on you at this point that I have set you up good and proper...........but then again you are a Yank so probably not.....but, let the entertinment begin......pray do explain!
Didn't also call yourself a Yank?
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Cause I hear Americans call themselves that all the time. yeah right retard
@16/19
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Actually I meant to right 9th century for Scotland and 10th for England no need to get pissy about it. Scotland was unified around 848 and England in 927. QED both countries are over 1000 years old.
Not sure what you mean by; “monarchy coming through Ireland next!” Be more specific.
What are you gibbering about.......was that even English.......I'm sure it made sense to you.......and you alone......now stop dithering and explain!!!
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:09 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@24
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You lambasted my comment about what century the two countries were formed in and I pointed out that it was a mistake in my writing, that comment was addressed at TTT not you.
@25
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0My comment @24 was for that Dumb Yank that I'm desperate to ridicule.
.......but interesting how you told me lat night that you know all this history but you had to obviously check..........for that date to know I was right......even naming the King that did the unification.......off the top of my head of course :-)))))
Now tell us all about this 2000 year monarchy!......I'm in need of a laugh!
Well guys you have rattled the Voice to a little screaming child: well done everybody!
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Talk about missing the point. He is obviously an argie but from where?
Chew Butt, Mendoza, the Malvinas (the one on the mainland FFS) or somewhere exotic like the slums in BsAs?
Come on Voice, tell us which shithole it really is that you are 'living' in.
Cristina Fernandez together with Foreign minister Hector Timerman
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Thanked the pope for his support in the Falkland’s,
Enough said lol
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@27
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0........you seem very familiar with Birmingham........was that a clue?
There are two Birmingham's and from what I've heard they are in a bitter feud to outdo each other on the “horrendosity” index.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The Troll is having no luck elsewhere so he is here arguing about irrelavancies here. Their purpose is to divert Mercopress readers from the article. As is well known the Pope is at odds with CFK about lots of different matters and although this seems to be a concilatory gesture the Pope is solidly opposed to the present Argentinean government. It's a bit of a laugh that Gollum attended because he is Jewish.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 06:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 030
Jul 29th, 2013 - 07:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Actually the Alabama one is pretty much like the UK one!......It was the UK one I was referring to.
CFK is too stupid to realise The Pope is mocking her with a gift of shoes, even if they are for her grandson. LOL!
Jul 29th, 2013 - 08:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0What strange people you are .......I see a Grandmother over the moon that “The Pope” the guy one step away from God (For some) would be so thoughtful as to bring a gift for her Grandson!
Jul 29th, 2013 - 08:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I was surprised he did things like that!
@34 You have no sense of humour at all. The Pope appears to have one.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 08:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@35
Jul 29th, 2013 - 08:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You have no Grandchildren!
A-voice ......not sure what you proved, that creek is pronounced crick.....2 points but I never question the pronunciation. Perhaps you should reread what I did challenge.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 09:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Walden Pond is to close to my charts for you to say you knew it, but then.....I didn't think they taught Henry David Thoreau in Mendoza.
Pops
PS
How did you prove they say crick in Pennsylvania? BTW, what entry point do you enter the USA from Canada you you take that 6 hour drive?
What? LOL! QED.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 09:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0cerebellum flatulus
Jul 29th, 2013 - 09:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 032 A_Voice
Jul 29th, 2013 - 09:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“Actually the Alabama one is pretty much like the UK one”
Is there any limit to your stupidity and brainlessness?
Just asking for general interest.............. Clown
this is cute, little socks n shoes are cute.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 09:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 029 A_Voice
Jul 29th, 2013 - 09:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You have not been on here long (in any incarnation) or you have a short memory.
I was born in West Bromwich and lived in the surrounding areas of Birmingham until I was 40 but I had many clients in and around Birmingham until I retired.
Doesn't help does it?
I'm still trying to figure out how one gets to the same town in PA from Toronto, Reston VA and JFK in a 3 hour driving time. :)
Jul 29th, 2013 - 10:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I don't Think A Voice knows where he is or when it is most of the time.
Elaine, The Pope was making fun of her you are absolutely right and CFK made a fool out of herself yet again. She needs to be retired. I think the lithium has eaten her brain.
, I've been to 32 countries in my short life. I have driven outside of the USA but I'm not sure what your point is?
Jul 29th, 2013 - 10:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Your posts are so outrageously inaccurate that one can only assume you mean to be caught in ridiculous lies.
Do you seriously mean to have people believe you average 85mph through RURAL PA as a foreigner driving a rental car? RURAL PA that has mostly 2 lane and mountainous roads. Stop lights, small towns you MUST drive 35-40 mph through, lots of truck gong very very slow up hills. So averaging 85 means at some times you MUST be going well over 100 to make up for the slower speeds.
Yeah ok
You are truly a retard
Do these lies work on the even stupider people you must be used to dealing with?
I know you don't often run into above avg intelligent people in Argentina but come on these posts get more ridiculous every time.
How can she not see the pope is taking the p1ss?
Jul 29th, 2013 - 10:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0She thought as an Argentine she could control him, and get him to serve her politically. This goes to show Argentina does not understand the concept of international and religious diplomacy.
@2
That would not be good for Argentina given the genetic faults he will have inherited, but good news for the Falklands when they achieve independence.
@38
Jul 29th, 2013 - 10:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Subtly is not your bag is it.......sails over your head.........;-)
@39
Clients what were you prostitute...Rent boy?
@40
Let me remind you, I said I wasn't counting the Canadian Side try the Yankee border......3hrs 41.....JFK 3hr 26 Dulles...3hrs 38 all in current traffic.....
All keeping to the speed limit........Which I don't!.......Would you if you couldn't lose your license?
You should make your lies plausible before you post them so you don't look like such a retard.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 10:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0BTW if you are trying to imply that you have diplomatic immunity while traveling on personal business is absurd and ridiculous dare I say delusional. Yeah delusional.
A_Voice from?....the past is back.......Meditating at Walden Pond with a pop and hoagie? Watch those chuckholes.
Jul 29th, 2013 - 10:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Yankee I agree....the socks and shoes were an interesting choice of a gift.
43
Jul 29th, 2013 - 11:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You stupid Yank.......how can you get points or endorsements on your licence in a foreign country.......have you ever been out of the Americas?.....Been to Europe?
You haven't have you?
Hey Pops they do indeed say Crick in PA as I proved and I've heard of hoagies! I use the word pop myself for soda! Always have!
Walden Pond is out on a limb for me.....never been or heard of it......but never say never.
Speeding through rural PA on a Int'l drivers license in a rental car AND YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT POINTS!!
Jul 29th, 2013 - 11:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Bahahahahaa
You are a f'cking retard
46
Jul 29th, 2013 - 11:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I don't understand what your point is.......I have done it for years.......and?
Do you have a point?
Are you jealous that you are too scared to speed?
What kind of a retard thinks you need an International licence to drive in the States.........have you ever been anywhere......it's all lies isn't it you have never been out of the States.......you are really showing your ignorance....
Hey I've caught out a live one here a prime Redneck!
YANKEE HAS BEEN TELLING PORKIES.....HE'S NEVER BEEN OUT OF THE US!
Shot yourself in the foot with your big Yankee Mouth......Well done!
And finally....the shoes are not allowed into the country....http://www.mdzol.com/nota/480193-los-zapatitos-de-nestor-ivan-con-problemas-para-entrar-al-pais/
Jul 30th, 2013 - 06:04 am - Link - Report abuse 0My dear A Voice or whatever you are this beautiful day, I've been to 32 countries and hope to have a couple more under my belt by the end of this year.
Jul 30th, 2013 - 08:19 am - Link - Report abuse 0Let me point out your stupidity once again,
Based on your claims of being able to drive in 3 hrs what would take almost 4 hrs (as you posted above) you are implying you are averaging your speed at 80-90mph, please tell me how this is possible in rural PA, that has mostly 2 lane highways, with loaded trucks going up and down high winding hills, through many small towns with 35-45mph zones, stop lights and lots of State police on the highways, etc.
So in effect to make up for all the lost time because of the above conditions you must be going over 100mph for must of the trip.
A filthy foreigner in a rental car going almost 2x the speed limit.
You my friend are a liar.
and obviously too stupid to do simple math or read a map.
@52
Jul 30th, 2013 - 09:54 am - Link - Report abuse 0Thanks for that Mendoza Canadian.
Just when you think Argentina cannot come up with another joke or a laugh-it does!!!
What's poor little Ivan going to wear or will grandma change the laws to allow the shoes in?
You just couldn't make this stuff up!
Thanks for making the world laugh Argentina-the gift that keeps giving.
Argentina does have it's role in the world folks!
What we need now is a change of subject that will confuse the Argies….
Jul 30th, 2013 - 03:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Conspiracy theory
In today’s paper, it was stated that JFK was in fact accidently shot by one of his own men.
Just saying like, as aussie sunshine stated==
I read the papers!! That´s why they are printed,,
Just thought he might have noticed….lol.
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#13
Jul 31st, 2013 - 08:40 am - Link - Report abuse 0Baby Ahkmed, would have sounded much nicer.
For CFK's grandson ? Why not, it has a nice ring to it and would appeal to BA's Muslim population.
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