[SoothingDave]

Elect me Pope and we can deal with this in years not centuries. We Proddies "take the bull by the horns" and there is lots of "bull" that needs "taking."

But really, think in centuries. It's not a cliche.

If you act strongly and cause a formal schism, how many might become lost? Versus the situation whereby we can reclaim the dioceses that are troubled through attrition and by a re-awakening of orthodoxy?

As Pope, you will be responsible for your actions and must take such things into consideration. Maybe this generation in LA is lost. Do you want to make that permanent?

These are the questions a pope faces.

SD

[drstevej]

***As Pope, you will be responsible for your actions and must take such things into consideration. Maybe this generation in LA is lost. Do you want to make that permanent?***

***These are the questions a pope faces.***

Removing a heretical Cardinal ought to fall squarely within my job description. This Pope has had 1/4 a century and the "Progress Direction Arrow" is pointing the wrong way.

If the next Pope, should that not be yours truly, continues the approach of this Pope I truly grieve with increased sadness for my orthodox Catholic friends.

Today's Jesuits ain't what they used to be.

[ksen]

If you act strongly and cause a formal schism, how many might become lost?

When treating cancer you do not treat it slowly. You cut it out and blast what's left with radiation.

As an aside I think that's what went wrong with our Republican Revolution, we bought into the incrementalism trap.