And the Pope is ... - Ruben O.'s Blog

elizabethwesley

Date: 3/18/2013 7:36:00 AM

I read the pope wants the church to be poor as so many people in the church are. Sounds like it might rain in hell if this happens.

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craigcornish

Date: 3/15/2013 1:07:00 PM

Just wondering Ruben, if I go, will the lady in picture 12 be there? If not a mountain view would---NO--Just wondering again..

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Ruben O. Date: 3/16/2013 1:34:00 PM

Fill your wallet with dollars! : )

Date: 3/14/2013 5:48:00 PM

I love Argentina, always have done since 1978 and Mario Kempes. I'm in no way religious, but I do hope the new Pope brings decency back to his religion and reveals where need be the pariah's that have been uncovered in the media recently. As for your comment on serial killers, all governments have had them. Your Junta's, the UK, America with their CIA, etc etc are the ultimate serial killers.

Ruben O. Date: 3/14/2013 6:04:00 PM

It's so nice to see you here, James! You're completely right, during the Military Junta up to 30,000 people were killed or disappeared. When I said "serial killer" I was thinking about Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer...

JoannGrisetti

Date: 3/14/2013 4:19:00 PM

Amazing photos - I'd like to travel there.

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Ruben O. Date: 3/14/2013 6:05:00 PM

I'll see you there!
Ruben O. Date: 3/14/2013 6:04:00 PM

I'll see there! : )

craigcornish

Date: 3/14/2013 3:02:00 PM

Hmm, I usually get in trouble when I jump into these, let's see, friendly conversations, sooo as a non practicing Episcopalian, I am here to wish our dear Ruben congratulations for the recognition of his native country. Also it's unusual for Chris to have an opinion about things so I'm very surprised here (must have been the choir boy years)--just kidding Chris LOL

Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/14/2013 3:53:00 PM

Ha! Good one, Cornelius Corndogicus, you Roman sympathizing mongrel-cur! The Rebel Forces have moved you higher up the list. You're building quite a reputation for yourself! Before long, the priority list will have you placed just below Popette Francis I and George Dubyah!

Ruben O. Date: 3/14/2013 3:14:00 PM

That's was funny...but you have to accept that we like his opinions even if our ideas are diametrically opposite. Thanks for the congrats.

Chris D.Aechtner

Date: 3/14/2013 11:19:00 AM

Ruben, I realize some of these photos are professionally enhanced, but Argentina looks absolutely beautiful! I would live there over America, any day.

Ruben O. Date: 3/14/2013 11:56:00 AM

Although the economy is stable, during the last years, we're having security issues ... crime increasing, etc ... but not serial killers yet! : )

Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/14/2013 11:50:00 AM

Of course, the USA is beautiful too. Geographically. Maybe I am naive, but the Argentine culture is a bit less degenerative?

Ruben O. Date: 3/14/2013 11:39:00 AM

Well, I think every little place in the world has its beauty, its charms. Argentina is a big country (8th in the world) and have all the climates through different regions (plains, rain forests, swampland, deserts, mountains...) like USA.

DebbieGuzzi

Date: 3/14/2013 6:57:00 AM

Ah Chris you know it does no good to rant like that, there are good and bad folk in every faith. I do realize any faith which has a dogma raises primarily sheep, the sheep can be herded by ANY so they really should beware. I have a good feeling about Pope Francais. I think I will hold onto it for awhile.

Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/14/2013 10:37:00 AM

Doobie, are you taking this stuff seriously again? I think you would be one of the easiest people to pull April Fool's on. Hey, if you have a good feeling about Popette Francis I, right on, good for both of you then.

CharmaineChircop

Date: 3/14/2013 3:08:00 AM

I just heard on the news that the pope asked for the people of his country to give the money they were going to use to travel to Rome for his sake..to give that money to the poor..thats a nice start..considering the pagan world We all live in.Unfortunately some priests did grand mistakes yes but fortunately many other priests pick orphans from streets..feed them,educate them..and make of them men and women.From my island many catholic priests give their whole life to people in 3 world countries.They travel so far from luxury and commodities..The world is made of people..the vatican 2..since we are people and weak its going to be far from perfect..but i dont believe every catholic should burn

Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/14/2013 11:54:00 AM

Romans are/were just like any culture/civilization -- the pros and cons that come with it all. I love Roman mythology and the debauchery that comes with the whole Roman package deal. I even love Popette Francis I.

Catie Lindsey Date: 3/14/2013 11:39:00 AM

They ARE lovely pictures, Ruben. :)

Ruben O. Date: 3/14/2013 11:20:00 AM

Nah! Be gentle with Charmaine. Remember that for the Catholicism, the Catholic Church means all its followers. That's Charmaine interpretation. But...wait a minute...we're here to enjoy the pictures from Argentina! : )

Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/14/2013 10:34:00 AM

Why should every Catholic, or any Catholic for that matter, burn? Where do you get these crazy ideas from?

Chris D.Aechtner

Date: 3/13/2013 8:07:00 PM

We sacked Rome before, we shall sack Rome again! Sic semper evello mortem Tyrannis!!!!

Charmaine Chircop Date: 3/14/2013 3:18:00 AM

Chris if Rome burns..i burn too..cos my island is Rome's neighbour.Believe me..If i burn my soul would taunt you forever..It would taunt you with forgivness for wanting to burn our catholic ars*..cos forgivmess is what i ve learnt in my catholic believes.What you say re abuse..corruption and money is true..but there are two sides of the coin in every religion Chris.:p

Ruben O. Date: 3/13/2013 9:20:00 PM

Soup Mail!

Ruben O. Date: 3/13/2013 9:02:00 PM

Tonight, you're inspired.

Chris D.Aechtner

Date: 3/13/2013 8:04:00 PM

For my Pagan brothers and sisters, I will not rest until Rome burns so brightly, even the Northern Tribes can see the flames lick the heavens as a beacon of freedom for all!

Ruben O. Date: 3/13/2013 10:32:00 PM

: D ... with a lemon twist then...

Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/13/2013 10:12:00 PM

Are you strong enough to partake in this drink!? My goblet is presently filled with the blood of Roman pig-dogs!

Ruben O. Date: 3/13/2013 9:02:00 PM

Let me have a sip of what you're drinking. : )

Chris D.Aechtner

Date: 3/13/2013 7:42:00 PM

Ruben, I enjoy the photos of Argentina -- many lovely peaks! But as far as the Popette goes, if the time spent on choosing a new Popette and dressing him up in cute little dresses and big hats, was instead spent on addressing the real issues, this would be such a better alternative compared to how the present RC Church runs under the strings of the Popette-Masters. For this I refuse to condone the Popette. Down with the Popette! Down with the Roman Catholic Church! Down with the Papal Hell Hounds, those sick sodomite pedophiles! Sic semper evello mortem Tyrannis!!!! Sic semper evello mortem Tyrannis!!!!(Intriguing how this current Popette has old-guard dictatorial ties, and the last Popette, "Nazi von Ratzenburgers and Schnitzel", also had former dictatorial ties. I suppose when the Vatican sent gold to Hitler to help him fund places such as Auschwitz, this was a form of revenge against the very people who denounced Jesus Christ as being the real Messiah. The new Popette sure doesn't seem to like gays at all....which is ironic considering many RC Priest's taste for choir boys. All in the name of doing business within the organized crime of the holy).

Catie Lindsey Date: 3/14/2013 11:34:00 AM

I see that Chris and I are of the same mind here..... :)

Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/13/2013 8:11:00 PM

St. Malachy, eh? "at the term of which the city of seven hills will be destroyed" -- Yes! There's nothing like the smell of Rome burning in the morning.

Ruben O. Date: 3/13/2013 7:52:00 PM

Popette!! : D !! Enjoy this pope because if the St. Malachy's Prophecy is correct: this is the last Pope!

Ruben O. Date: 3/13/2013 7:52:00 PM

"In extreme persecution, the seat of the Holy Roman Church will be occupied by Peter the Roman, who will feed the sheep through many tribulations, at the term of which the city of seven hills will be destroyed, and the formidable Judge will judge his people. The End."

DebbieGuzzi

Date: 3/13/2013 6:32:00 PM

I think the chose was a good one for mankind, now if we could either have a married Pope or a Pope and a Popess? That would be truth for these figureheads are meant to represent the best of humanity and to do that there must be both a male & female present aye? nay?

Ruben O. Date: 3/13/2013 6:52:00 PM

Aye! : )

Ruben O. Date: 3/13/2013 6:51:00 PM

Do you know the story about the female Pope? During the Middle Ages, Pope Joan allegedly reigned for a few years. She was a talented and learned woman who disguised herself as a man, she rose through the church hierarchy, and eventually she was elected pope. (?)

CharmaineChircop

Date: 3/13/2013 5:06:00 PM

How much did you pay the cardinals Ruben?: ) Hope your pope won t give the maltese cardinal a hard time B-) I like this pope even though a bit oldie..He seems young at heart and very humble.He even picked the name of my favourite Saint Saint Frances..Yep. The scenaries are beautiful..made me wish to fly there.Are those Ignazu falls?

Charmaine Chircop Date: 3/13/2013 5:32:00 PM

Rosario seems very nice Ruben..I like it!

Ruben O. Date: 3/13/2013 5:10:00 PM

Yep, Iguazu Falls ... and the second picture is Rosario (my city).