'Blusters in the Loggia'
Papabile writes:
"Well, our friend Rocco has attacked Dom Bettinelli.
"I have a lot of respect for what Rocco does. He's well-connected. (Believe me, we have talked.) However, his analysis is off base on this one, and it comes off as hard-hearted, spiteful, and uncharitable."
So what else is new?
I proudly confess that I am not one of Rocco's 1500 daily readers. One read of Blusters was enough for me.
The dictionary defines "bluster" as:
1. A violent, gusty wind.
2. Turbulence or noisy confusion.
3. Loud, arrogant speech, often full of empty threats.
Now tell me the shoe doesn't fit.
posted by Quintero at 8:13 PM
10 Comments:
It appears from the 09/15/05 New York Times report that the Vatican has initiated The Inquisition of the 21st century. I am ashamed to have been baptised a Catholic and, in good conscience, must renounce all association with the Holy See. The Pope has declared a "holy war" and the German Shepard's action legitimizes, and will lead to, the increased persecution and slaughter of gay and lesbian people. The Church is purging its sins of negligence by crucifying a scapegoat, a familiar story to every Christian and Jew. Has a Nazi risen to the Throne of St. Peter? History shows us how the tragedy will end - charred pink triangles scattered amongst the ashes. Others will surely perish alongside or after us. All who do not speak out against inhumanity share the shame and the sin. Will no one stand with us against this horror? I am in a profound state of fear and despair.
Joe, you sure know how to reinforce stereotypes about "gay drama." Take a deep breath and reconsider the facts.
And by "reconsider the facts," I mean, consider consulting a few other sources beyond just the NYT, which generally has a large axe to grind with the Church. So many ears to tickle, so little time...
Have a look at the comments here:
http://www.blueoregon.com/2005/08/the_religous_ri.html
for the bigotry and intolerance of this joe guy.
I expect he'll be wanting to hit St Blogs hard.
Joe,
LOL! You're very funny, "charred pink triangles scattered amongst the ashes."
Are you joking or are you a total weirdo?
Do not feed the trolls ... this exact same comment, apparently from a non-Christian, is posted to various Web logs.
Daniel: "Don't feed the trolls"? Excuse me but that's...stinkin' hilarious. I'm going to use that on my own blog, where the Don't Ever Screen Out Our Immaculately Gay Seminarians debate is raging forward.
http//seizethedei.blogspot.com
Shameless plug, jez.
Joe McC: I'm a total weirdo. Is that so wrong?
(Yes, it's me.)
Hey Paddy,
I’d recognize you anywhere.
No, it’s not wrong to be a total weirdo. I wasn’t necessarily using the phrase “total weirdo” pejoratively. I was trying to assess the mental stability of Joe R.
Besides Patrick, you’re more of a quaint funny Canadian type of weirdo. Joe R is more of a hide the sharp objects kind.
It would be great if you could queue up the Looney Tunes theme music every time Joe R. posted a comment.
I too read Rocco-once.
"Overture...see the lights!"
I dig it.
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