Benedict blunder shows he has failed to master media machine

I wouldn't call it a blunder but it would have been more powerful if the Pope simply quoted from the Hadiths regarding what Mohammed did and left it for all to judge themselves. One doesn't need to condemn Mohammed. Islam's Hadiths themselves contain all the evidence needed for any rational person to discern Muhammed's character as a cruel murderer. Most non-muslims simply don't know what's in those documents and those that do should educate the masses.

Facts are a stubborn thing.

101 posted on 09/15/2006 7:20:56 PM PDT by plain talk

Jesus didn't emphasize public relations either.

102 posted on 09/15/2006 8:02:41 PM PDT by keats5 (tolerance of intolerant people is cultural suicide)

This is anti-catholic tripe. Read the full tranlation of one of the most thought out presntations on the problem written in Modern times.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1702192/posts

103 posted on 09/15/2006 8:16:00 PM PDT by OPS4 (Ops4 God Bless America!)

In what sense did the Pope retract?
And what does "railed" mean?

104 posted on 09/15/2006 8:21:17 PM PDT by Elsiejay (.)

Pope Benedict XVI has shown that he has yet to shake off his academic theological roots

Of course that's exactly what a POPE should do! This doesn't pass the laugh test. In fact, you couldn't write comedy better than this intentionally!

105 posted on 09/15/2006 8:31:57 PM PDT by newzjunkey (Support Arnold-McClintock or embrace high taxes, gay weddings with Angelides.)

Maybe the headcutters can invite the pope to a dialogue in a cathedral in one of their own countries. Why, wait a minute... there are no cathedrals in muslim countries. In fact, the Jesus haters will saw your head off if they catch you in possession of the Bible.

106 posted on 09/15/2006 8:43:36 PM PDT by Prince Charles

I hope this dog-costume designer's little project isn't considered sacrilegious by Catholics.

(Can you imagine what would happen if the designer had dressed her sweet little dogs in jihadist costumes?)

Unlike Muslims, it seems, Christians (and Jews) normally have a sense of humor about themselves.

Dogs Spitzel and Zorroline wear a Pope Benedict XVI and a cardinal costume designed by owner and German fashion designer Hildegard Bergbauer, as they sit in a garden in the Bavarian village of Hailing, September 13, 2006. REUTERS/Alexandra Beier

Dog costume designer Hildegard Bergbauer "is very religious and says the costumes are not designed to poke fun at the church or the Pope ... the designer says she is sure this is something Benedict XVI would understand." --NDTV.com

107 posted on 09/15/2006 9:15:58 PM PDT by shhrubbery! (Max Boot: Joe Wilson has sold more whoppers than Burger King)

Only a feckless liberal would mistake unbelievable courage for a "blunder." What's next?

"Christ's blunder on the cross shows he hasn't mastered dealing with the Sanhedrin and the Procurator."

108 posted on 09/15/2006 9:16:26 PM PDT by Antoninus (I don't vote for liberals, regardless of party.)

Why hasn't he mastered the media machine, because he didn't spew PC crap? He spoke the truth and should be defended.

109 posted on 09/15/2006 9:30:11 PM PDT by BlackjackPershing ("The great object is that every man be armed." Patrick Henry)

What a bunch of hogwash....

He was right on and it is about time the Catholic Church stood for something other than harboring queers!

110 posted on 09/15/2006 10:49:59 PM PDT by Prost1 (Fair and Unbiased as always!)

This is NOT satire-
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2006/09/13/couricandco/entry2006771.shtml

My First Week

(CBS)
Hi, everyone!

Okay, I’ve been waiting to exhale for some time now…and I finally have!!! Last night was my one week anniversary…and the good news is, I’m still employed! (I think) I’ve had no problem sleeping in until 7 every morning…and I’m really really enjoying my new gig. There’s a lot of excitement here about trying new things, and the people with whom I’m working are terrific-smart and funny and very dedicated to putting on the best product we can. I’m still getting used to the half hour format, but it’s gratifying to see how much we can get in…I so often experience information overload, being able to get a recap of the news summarized and synthesized is something I really like...hopefully some viewers feel the same!

Well, it’s been a whirlwind. I wish I could say that last Tuesday was just another day at the office -- or just another first day on the job – but it was so much more than that. I woke up more than a few times in the wee hours of that Tuesday morning…and to nobody’s surprise, the first day was jam-packed with the excitement and tension that comes with any new job. There were interviews and rehearsals and meetings throughout the day. I felt the usual butterflies in my stomach before the broadcast – actually, the butterflies felt more like gigantic peacocks (but that may have something to do with my last job). For the first time in a long time I actually had the sensation that my heart was going to actually penetrate my chest and end up on the scripts in front of me…it was beating THAT HARD.

There was some celebrating after the broadcast…some of my close friends got together to watch the show and had a martini waiting for me when I arrived at 7:30. I’m not a big drinker, but I have to say, that really hit the spot. But nothing was nicer than seeing my two daughters, probably more relieved than I was, that their mother had not completely embarrassed them on national television. They are so great. There was a little dancing and merriment (whatever that means) before I had to head to Washington to interview the president the next morning. (Good thing they cut me off after one martini!) Another crazy, surreal kind of day.

111 posted on 09/15/2006 11:30:01 PM PDT by Peelod (Decentia est fragilis. Curatoribus validis indiget.)

Blunder !? Whoever said that was a blunder ?! He spoke his mind. Which happens to be the exactly the same thing most of us (at least here) are thinking.

112 posted on 09/16/2006 12:58:58 AM PDT by farlander (Strategery - sure beats liberalism!)

I can't imagine his remarks were not well thought out.

Seems historically accurate to me. Like liberals they can't handle the truth.

113 posted on 09/16/2006 4:03:58 AM PDT by Northern Yankee ( Stay The Course!)

To: Chickenhawk Warmonger

I can hardly wait to see how he responds. He has never struck me as a "loose cannon" type to shoot off his mouth without deep thinking at least.

114 posted on 09/16/2006 4:47:44 AM PDT by tkathy (Einstein: Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance.)

Speaking the truth, no matter how inconvenient to some, is never a blunder.

115 posted on 09/16/2006 4:49:01 AM PDT by Hydroshock ( (Proverbs 22:7). The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.)

Never has the expression "from his mouth to God's ears" seemed more appropriate.

116 posted on 09/16/2006 4:54:23 AM PDT by cgbg (One sniff of Colin Powell's scent and Fitz's investigation was over.)

I agree, a BARF ALERT is needed for the title of this thread.

117 posted on 09/16/2006 7:02:12 PM PDT by Ciexyz (Leaning on the everlasting arms.)

The Pope has a fondness for cats; any pics of a feline pontiff?

118 posted on 09/18/2006 5:24:43 PM PDT by Piers-the-Ploughman

[Benedict blunder shows he has failed to master..... (not worth repeating) ]

Blame the all powerful victim.

119 posted on 09/18/2006 5:28:17 PM PDT by antonia (Build the Wall Now! likelytool.com)

These days you don't mention Islam without knowing there are consequences no matter what you say.

120 posted on 09/18/2006 5:34:05 PM PDT by AmishDude

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