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Pope Francis calls on Argentines “to vote with conscience” next Sunday

Thursday, November 19th 2015 - 07:20 UTC
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Pope Francis sent a brief message to Argentines ahead of Sunday’s landmark runoff hoping citizens “vote with conscience”. The DyN news agency on Wednesday asked the pontiff to send a message to Argentines ahead of Sunday November 22 presidential runoff between incumbent Daniel Scioli and Mauricio Macri from the Let’s Change opposition coalition to lead the country. Read full article

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  • Conqueror

    What a stupid comment. Who's found an argie with a conscience?

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 12:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marti Llazo

    How about just conscious voting, mon?

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 01:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    Conqueror - are you totally senseless? There are many Argentines who are conscious of the failed current government and if you truly live in Uruguay, as you claim, then you will be aware of that.
    You are the British troll who “outtrolls” the Cámpora halfwits who appear here from time to time.

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 03:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Conqueror

    @3. Thank you for proving that you are totally brainless. Why do so many argies support the “Malvinas Myth”? As it happens, I live in the British Isles, or Britain or the United Kingdom. Nor have ever claimed otherwise, not being as stupid as you.

    I don't “troll”. I make valid comments based on the FACT that argies are, for the most part, brainless turds. Witness they support Kirchners. There are a minority of Argentinians with brains and minds. Maybe 1% or less.

    I recall someone called Simon68. He had/has several billion more brain cells than you. Perhaps you could improve yourself by sticking your head under the wheel of a moving truck.

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 04:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    Meddlesome fool.

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 04:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    “truck”?

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 05:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    @ 3 gordo1

    Hello, remember me? I am your nemesis, I am the one who lives in Uruguay, am an atheist who thinks all religion is nothing but trouble and would love all the delusional people like you had their self-confidence boosted to the point where religion was irrelevant and they lived their lives free on this nonsense.

    I should leave the communion wine alone for a bit if I were you, it seems to be rotting your brain beyond even what the 'teachings' of the RCC have done.

    As far as The Dope of a Pope is concerned he does not have a conscience considering he is still shielding the paedophiles that he is responsible for as head of the RCC.

    Conqueror lives in the UK.

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 05:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    lol

    popesy:

    Practice a little liberation theology.

    Liberate the mafia/nasty/laundered funds from the vb and give it to the poor. And why don't you kick in 'bout 90% of the church's private hoard. Good time to convert some of the art and real estate to cash for the poor and for restoration/damages resultant from church activities. Ever heard of Francis of Assisi? Probably an honorable person whose example your church could well follow.

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 07:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Pete Bog

    ”They should give us all pause with respect to the actions of the kind of savage capitalism that wants to bring Argentina to its knees.”

    Peronism has done more to bring Argentina to it's knees than outside influences or capitalism in general.

    Although Galteiri did a good job in trying his best to bring Argentina to it's knees.

    He was lucky to fight Britain. Other nations would have hit Argentina's military on the mainland, hard.

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 08:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Eyes wide open

    Hard to take anything this Pope says and assign it any credence given that he enjoys telling others to do what he says, NOT as he does. Ever been to the Vatican? It is one of the most capitalist enterprises on the face of the Earth.

    Listening to the Pope slam capitalism as he lives in one of the most decadent residences in the world with gold & art to rival several country's wealth. He is truly a hypocrite of the worst caliber. He wants guns confiscated yet has a 24/7 body guard detail that is similar to many nation's top leaders. He wants countries to take in hundreds of thousands of “refugees” and yet the Vatican just increased its security significantly following the Paris attacks.

    This man is not a man of God. He is a tool for the world's Elite and a key driver/leader of the United Nations' 2050 plan.

    Nov 19th, 2015 - 10:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    Conqueror and Chris R - both these nicks start with “C” and both of you are trolls. My mistake!

    My post had nothing to do with religion - I was protesting troll at 1 for his ignorance concerning the total population of Argentina.

    Nov 20th, 2015 - 06:50 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    @ 11 gordo1
    “My post had nothing to do with religion - I was protesting troll at 1 for his ignorance concerning the total population of Argentina.”

    How am I a troll? I do not generally post things that are designed to upset others as I tell the truth and cannot be held liable to the 'believers' of fairy tales (as I once did) if my words seem inflammatory. Fortunately I managed to see through the hypocrisy of religion at about 13 years of age despite being appointed the senior assistant to the vicar for altar duty.

    As for using the initial letter 'C' as proof of Conqueror and me being the same person the amount of alcohol you imbibe is clearly reducing your cognitive functions by the look of your little diatribe.

    I cannot help your lack of personal courage resulting in your belief in nonsense, try manning up and living this life to the full, there won't be another one.

    Nov 20th, 2015 - 11:56 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    @1

    +1

    Fatso, are you a rotting roadkillian?

    Nov 20th, 2015 - 02:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    @12 ChrisR - cretin!

    What evidence do you have that I “imbibe” alcohol? Furthermore, where is my diatribe?(According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a diatribe is defined as a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.) If calling you a troll is a “bitter verbal attack” then you really are a delicate flower! Grow up!

    Nov 20th, 2015 - 10:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    @ 14 gordo1
    “What evidence do you have that I “imbibe” alcohol?”

    Easy, you were claiming how sociable the Spanish were and told us about the 'many times' you enjoyed drinking with friends in Spain. So are you now claiming you did not drink alcohol?

    Diatribe is 'usually' a long rant but not necessarily so and your rant at 'me' (when you laughingly used 'C' to join me with Conqueror FFS) thus this:
    ”Conqueror - are you totally senseless? There are many Argentines who are conscious of the failed current government and if you truly live in Uruguay, as you claim, then you will be aware of that.
    You are the British troll who “outtrolls” the Cámpora halfwits who appear here from time to time.

    So you accuse me of being a 'totally senseless', less than a 'half wit' and now a 'cretin', seems like a diatribe to me.

    Anyway, keep hiding behind the skirts of the female who you follow like a lapdog.

    Poor sad RCC creature.

    Nov 21st, 2015 - 06:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Pete Bog

    Apart from Betsy, Argentina should have invited Falkland Islanders to stand in the election (aren't they supposed to be Argentine according to TDC?) and upon winning, the Islanders could have shown Argentina how to run most things publically (surely socialism?) but allowing private business to thrive and how to create a surplus and how to support your people properly.

    Nov 21st, 2015 - 06:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    @15 Chris R

    “Easy, you were claiming how sociable the Spanish were and told us about the 'many times' you enjoyed drinking with friends in Spain. So are you now claiming you did not drink alcohol?” Kindly refresh my memory and quote date when I am alleged to have made this statement. I must say that I do, indeed, consider the Spanish very sociable!

    “Anyway, keep hiding behind the skirts of the female who you follow like a lapdog.” How many drinks have YOU had before posting this inanity?

    And, please, explain what a “Poor sad RCC creature is”!

    Your @15 has really made my day - I haven't had such a good laugh in a long time! Not only are you a troll but a very amusing one!

    Nov 22nd, 2015 - 07:12 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    @ 17 gordo1

    I am getting bored with your inane inability to remember what you post, look it up yourself.

    You must be losing your memory, I have said many times I do not drink alcohol.

    And if you do not understand the final sentence it underlines how sad you must be, but don't realise what a life without the mythical 'God' can be like: freedom for you to be yourself and not beholding to the second worst 'religion' on the planet. How you can revere The Dope of an Argy Pope' is beyond any sensible person to comprehend.

    This is my last port to you on this subject.

    Nov 22nd, 2015 - 11:10 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    What is a last “port”? Or is it what you had in your glass alongside your laptop?

    You sad little man!

    Nov 22nd, 2015 - 12:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Alejo

    It is amazing how atheists and/or other non believers can be so utterly stupid with their criticism of Christians and centre their hate only towards Catholics - what about Methodists, the Salvation Army, the Lutheran Church etc etc.?

    Nov 22nd, 2015 - 04:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    @ 20 Alejo

    Ah! Another RCC 'believer' who thinks The Dope of an Argy Pope is the mythical god's representative on Earth.

    The reason nobody despises 'Methodists, the Salvation Army, the Lutheran Church' etc is very simple you deluded idiot: they do not systematically bugger young boys and rape small girls as those in the RCC do and STILL do while the Dope is figuring out what he can do about it.

    If the Dope had any balls he would have them reported to the police and ensure they were banged up in prison. The roles would be reversed and they could see for themselves how they liked it.

    There are many, many more things to despise about the RCC but I cannot be bothered because like Gordo you will deflect and / or ignore it.

    @ 19 gordo1
    I see you fell for the 'port' click bait then? It should have been 'post' but I couldn't resist it.

    RCC 'believers': you can see how easy it is for The Dope of an Argy Pope to lead you by the nose.

    LOL

    Nov 22nd, 2015 - 05:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/argentina/12011060/Argentina-changes-direction-with-narrow-election-win-for-Mauricio-Macri.html

    The Argentine nation clearly heeded the Pope's advice and they have voted with conscience! So as the cretin @21 says “you can see how easy it is for The Dope of an Argy Pope to lead you by the nose.”

    Nov 23rd, 2015 - 09:06 am - Link - Report abuse 0

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