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CNN and Fox News are reporting, that the Pope has passed away.
Radar Rider
04-01-2005, 12:57
The Fox News Alert now says "Vatican Sources: Pope's Brain, Heart still functioning". I guess it'll be a peaceful passing, at any rate.
CART MASTER:
Bring out your dead!
:clang:
Bring out your dead!
CUSTOMER:
Here's one.
CART MASTER:
Ninepence.
DEAD PERSON:
I'm not dead!
CART MASTER:
What?
CUSTOMER:
Nothing. Here's your ninepence.
DEAD PERSON:
I'm not dead!
CART MASTER:
'Ere. He says he's not dead!
CUSTOMER:
Yes, he is.
DEAD PERSON:
I'm not!
CART MASTER:
He isn't?
CUSTOMER:
Well, he will be soon. He's very ill.
DEAD PERSON:
I'm getting better!
CUSTOMER:
No, you're not. You'll be stone dead in a moment.
CART MASTER:
Oh, I can't take him like that. It's against regulations.
DEAD PERSON:
I don't want to go on the cart!
CUSTOMER:
Oh, don't be such a baby.
CART MASTER:
I can't take him.
DEAD PERSON:
I feel fine!
CUSTOMER:
Well, do us a favour.
CART MASTER:
I can't.
CUSTOMER:
Well, can you hang around a couple of minutes? He won't be long.
CART MASTER:
No, I've got to go to the Robinsons'. They've lost nine today.
CUSTOMER:
Well, when's your next round?
CART MASTER:
Thursday.
DEAD PERSON:
I think I'll go for a walk.
CUSTOMER:
You're not fooling anyone, you know. Look. Isn't there something you can do?
DEAD PERSON: :singing:
I feel happy. I feel happy.
:whop:
CUSTOMER:
Ah, thanks very much.
CART MASTER:
Not at all. See you on Thursday.
Yes, I'll go collect my express ticket to Hell now. :D
CART MASTER:
Bring out your dead!
:clang:
Bring out your dead!
CUSTOMER:
Here's one.
CART MASTER:
Ninepence.
DEAD PERSON:
I'm not dead!
CART MASTER:
What?
CUSTOMER:
Nothing. Here's your ninepence.
DEAD PERSON:
I'm not dead!
CART MASTER:
'Ere. He says he's not dead!
CUSTOMER:
Yes, he is.
DEAD PERSON:
I'm not!
CART MASTER:
He isn't?
CUSTOMER:
Well, he will be soon. He's very ill.
DEAD PERSON:
I'm getting better!
CUSTOMER:
No, you're not. You'll be stone dead in a moment.
CART MASTER:
Oh, I can't take him like that. It's against regulations.
DEAD PERSON:
I don't want to go on the cart!
CUSTOMER:
Oh, don't be such a baby.
CART MASTER:
I can't take him.
DEAD PERSON:
I feel fine!
CUSTOMER:
Well, do us a favour.
CART MASTER:
I can't.
CUSTOMER:
Well, can you hang around a couple of minutes? He won't be long.
CART MASTER:
No, I've got to go to the Robinsons'. They've lost nine today.
CUSTOMER:
Well, when's your next round?
CART MASTER:
Thursday.
DEAD PERSON:
I think I'll go for a walk.
CUSTOMER:
You're not fooling anyone, you know. Look. Isn't there something you can do?
DEAD PERSON: :singing:
I feel happy. I feel happy.
:whop:
CUSTOMER:
Ah, thanks very much.
CART MASTER:
Not at all. See you on Thursday.
Yes, I'll go collect my express ticket to Hell now. :D
LMAO.....I was just thinking the same thing, as I was getting ready for work. I'll see you in line for that ticket. :D
The Reaper
04-01-2005, 19:53
Fox has turned into "The Deathwatch Network".
Nothing but death-sitting for two weeks now.
I was not involved in the brain damaged Terry Schivo case, and I am not overly concerned with the 84 y/o Pope's health. Frankly, I am more worried about our boys in the Box.
I am now looking for a new network that does not get fixed on who is being chased in a car on the other side of the country, or who might be dying somewhere on this planet.
All I want is the U.S. and world news, presented in an unbiased manner, or at least with all perspectives represented. Is that too much to ask for?
TR
Frankly, I am more worried about our boys in the Box.
I am now looking for a new network that does not get fixed on who is being chased in a car on the other side of the country, or who might be dying somewhere on this planet.
All I want is the U.S. and world news, presented in an unbiased manner, or at least with all perspectives represented. Is that too much to ask for?
TR
Sir if you find one, please let us know.
TR, with all respect, that IS some of the most important world news. The leader of one of the worlds biggest, richest and most powerful religion is preparing his flight to St Peter. It affects a billion (?) people.
Now when it's something like a Royal wedding...now that's really bollocks news.
But this is important.
NousDefionsDoc
04-01-2005, 22:41
Note to self: If I ever need a feeding tube or other life support - tell them I am the Pope and not a housewife from Florida.
I think he was an ok Pope as Popes go. I don't falt him for coming out against the GWOT - he's a man of religion and it was his job to cry for peace no matter the cost. At least he didn't come out with a new Liberation Theology. I liked that he spoke a lot of languages and traveled a lot. I think he could have done a much better job with the pedophile priest thing. And he should have hammered Castro. At the end of the day, I think he was basically a pretty good man doing the best he could, like most.
Anyway, Rest in Peace Pope John Paul II.
Razor, if we're ever out in a storm - don't stand next to me.
The Reaper
04-01-2005, 22:42
TR, with all respect, that IS some of the most important world news. The leader of one of the worlds biggest, richest and most powerful religion is preparing his flight to St Peter. It affects a billion (?) people.
Now when it's something like a Royal wedding...now that's really bollocks news.
But this is important.
I thought that they just conducted a ceremony and picked another one?
It has been many years since I saw the last one selected though.
Seems sort of morbid and disrespectful to cover his health 24/7 in another death watch.
I guess that the importance is in the eye of the viewer. An 84 y/o man not related to me dying in Italy concerns me less than a PFC in Iraq.
TR
There's a vote of some kind...I don't recall the details.
Anyway, I can understand where you're coming from, though.
NDD: IIRC, John Paul II had a big hand in kicking Communism out of Poland, and standing up to the Soviets. But you're right with regard to the other things you listed.
The other reason that the conclave vote will be important is because several of candidates for Pope may push for significant change in the arenas that make the PFC's less safe around the world.
One candidate, an Italy-based Nigerian, is thought to have the ability to encourage better relations between Christians and Islamic people from his native Africa. As well, he would be the first Black Pope - significant for people of colour worldwide.
Three other candidates are from South America; all reknowned for there caring for the plight of the poorest in countries more or less run by the drug lords. These are volatile regions also.
If you are not Catholic, I understand the dislike of the Death Watch. However, the appointment of the next Pope may be worth keeping a eye on.
Bill Harsey
04-02-2005, 08:51
Pope John Paul II may not have liked the GWOT, and thanks NDD for pointing out a very good reason why, but he was strongly and publicly against communism.
I think history will note his role in world events even if our media hasn't.
Rest in Peace John Paul.
I guess that the importance is in the eye of the viewer. An 84 y/o man not related to me dying in Italy concerns me less than a PFC in Iraq.
amen to that...
As a Catholic, the Popes passing does probably hold more interest to me than some. I guess I never expected him to give his blessing to GWOT (or any fight), but at least he did take a stand on communism. Maybe that could be seen as hypocritical, but Im not saying this for a debate on Theology. He did seem to go harder on the Soviets than he did on satallite or third world commies, but then, he's Polish. Go figure. Ill go with NDD that he should have gone "Old Testiment" on the pedophiles that pretend they are holy men. Hes not perfect, but I have alot of respect for him.
That being said, I believe that the "death watch" is about as blood sucking as the media can get (and thats saying quite a bit). The Pope isnt alone in this, as he is just the latest victim, pushing Mrs. Schiavo out of the spotlight. I would imagine that when its our time to go, all of us would prefer to maintain as much dignity as the situation will allow. This life-leeching practice the toads in the media seem to wallow in yet again shows that as long as they can pull this shit, they will. Personal dignity be damned.
The passing of the Pope has an effect on the direction my church will take in the future. I do not care, however, whats in the last bedpan they changed 5 minutes ago, nor do I really want to know. Let the man go in peace and privacy. We'll move on after.
Swindleous
04-02-2005, 13:57
Requiescat in pace, holy father.
It's been confirmed that he has passed on now.
Goggles Pizano
04-02-2005, 14:53
TR,
Sir I could not agree with you more that cable news has a tendancy (FOX more so than others) to fixate on a subject-remember the Condit case a few years ago? Nothing worse than building a reputation as a "fair and balanced news network" then becoming something akin to "a current affair" (all Chandra Levy, all Terry Schivo, all Pope, all the time!). As a Catholic I too am concerned about who the next Pontiff will be. Having said that I don't need to see 24 hours of John Paul's life until the next Pope is chosen. I am aware fo his accomplishments and applaud them, but let's move on folks shall we?
Requiescat in pace John Paul II.
Perhaps that is an American news attribute. I was watching BBCw all this morning, and while it was leading, it wasn't dominating. 30 min updates, but regular scheduling otherwise.
brewmonkey
04-02-2005, 15:57
I too am Catholic, raised in the Church, played all sports through the Church, was an Altar Boy, my wife sings in the Choir & was the treasurer for the Parish and our son is enrolled in Catholic School. I find the coverage to be a disgrace to his eminence but apparently someone thinks it should be covered. Worse, for those of you who do not know what will happen next, is that we will not have a new Pope elected for at least 15 days but no more then 18 days. That means 2 weeks of coverage from his funeral to the College of Cardinals electing the new Pope.
Rest In Peace Holy Father.
Radar Rider
04-02-2005, 16:42
Rest In Peace.
You were a wise and Holy Pontiff.
The Reaper
04-02-2005, 16:45
RIP, Sir.
TR
Rest In Peace. Your selflessness and spirit should be examples for all of us.
RIP Pope
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7381043
Man who shot pope mourning his death, lawyer says
Turkish gunman asks to attend funeral of 'spiritual brother'
ANKARA, Turkey - Mehmet Ali Agca, who shot and seriously wounded Pope John Paul II in 1981, said from his Turkish prison Monday that he was mourning the death of his “spiritual brother” and wanted to attend his funeral.
Agca’s lawyer Mustafa Demirag said he would put the request to prosecutors Tuesday but admitted there was little chance Turkey would allow a maximum-security prisoner to attend the funeral of a man whom he had shot.
Archangel
04-05-2005, 09:36
As a Catholic, the Popes passing does probably hold more interest to me than some. I guess I never expected him to give his blessing to GWOT (or any fight), but at least he did take a stand on communism. Maybe that could be seen as hypocritical, but Im not saying this for a debate on Theology. He did seem to go harder on the Soviets than he did on satallite or third world commies, but then, he's Polish. Go figure. Ill go with NDD that he should have gone "Old Testiment" on the pedophiles that pretend they are holy men. Hes not perfect, but I have alot of respect for him.
That being said, I believe that the "death watch" is about as blood sucking as the media can get (and thats saying quite a bit). The Pope isnt alone in this, as he is just the latest victim, pushing Mrs. Schiavo out of the spotlight. I would imagine that when its our time to go, all of us would prefer to maintain as much dignity as the situation will allow. This life-leeching practice the toads in the media seem to wallow in yet again shows that as long as they can pull this shit, they will. Personal dignity be damned.
The passing of the Pope has an effect on the direction my church will take in the future. I do not care, however, whats in the last bedpan they changed 5 minutes ago, nor do I really want to know. Let the man go in peace and privacy. We'll move on after.Very well said Mac.
RIP John Paul