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Pope says Ukraine is defeated, must negotiate.
Citizen Watch Report ^

Posted on 03/10/2024 7:43:49 AM PDT by davikkm

In a surprising turn of events, Pope Francis has urged Ukrainian President Zelensky to display the “courage of the white flag” and engage in direct negotiations with Russian President Putin to end the devastating war that has persisted for two years. This call for dialogue comes amid conflicting viewpoints on how to achieve a resolution to the conflict.

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TOPICS: Government; Politics; Religion
KEYWORDS: pope; ukraine
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To: EEGator

Yes, we should hold Russia up as the paragon of democratic virtue.

I find it amusing that the Putinistas argue in black and white. if not A, them it MUST be B. When in reality, both A and B can be true.

Russia sucks. It always has. Ukraine is corrupt. It has been for a long time. Both are true.

Invading a neighbor and annexing territory is a bad thing. It was bad when the Nazis did it. It was bad when Japan did it. It was a bad thing when the US did it. It’s bad when the Russians do it.

You see, a lot of things can be true at the same time.


21 posted on 03/10/2024 8:04:19 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
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To: Empire_of_Liberty

Usually he’s totally on board with “The West”.


22 posted on 03/10/2024 8:04:56 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: EEGator; Vermont Lt

“Russia didn’t cancel elections this year.”

Alexei Navalny was not available for comment.


23 posted on 03/10/2024 8:05:47 AM PDT by MeganC ("Russians are subhuman" - posted by Kazan 8 March 2024)
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To: Vermont Lt

You just put me in black and white terms.
F’ing idiot.


24 posted on 03/10/2024 8:05:59 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: MeganC

What did Lira report on the issue?


25 posted on 03/10/2024 8:06:29 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: davikkm

He must not a financial interest in prolonging the war,unlike the politicians.


26 posted on 03/10/2024 8:07:10 AM PDT by OldHarbor
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To: JonPreston

“ the communists are in Washington DC.”

They can be in more than one place at a time, Scooter. Ever heard of North Korea?

“ It’s time for you to wake up.”

It’s time for you to go hump someone else’s leg.

L


27 posted on 03/10/2024 8:07:45 AM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Lurker
This guy or Putin, who is more dangerous to the American middle class?


28 posted on 03/10/2024 8:08:30 AM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: davikkm

Atheist commie pope found a nut.


29 posted on 03/10/2024 8:10:18 AM PDT by ChuckHam
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To: davikkm

Wow, the pope is not only a climate change expert, but also a war expert... who knew? Guess we should run all our war plans and maneuvers through the pope first to get his yea or nay /sarc!


30 posted on 03/10/2024 8:11:14 AM PDT by Bob434
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To: davikkm

Doesn’t the white flag mean surrender?


32 posted on 03/10/2024 8:12:43 AM PDT by Jeff Chandler (THE ISSUE IS NEVER THE ISSUE. THE REVOLUTION IS THE ISSUE.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

>How many divisions does the Pope have?<

You pose an interesting question, Dirty. I searched for an answer and found this:

The Swiss Guard has been the only active military in Vatican City since 1970.

https://rome.us/the-vatican-city/who-protects-the-pope.html

The unit consists of (a commandant, 3 other high officers, a chaplain, 23 lesser officers, 2 drummers, and 70 pikemen).

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Swiss-Guards


33 posted on 03/10/2024 8:14:19 AM PDT by bimboeruption (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRob 12-2-2023)
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To: Bob434

but also a war expert..

A blind man could see that the Ukrainians are losing.

None of that now, keep sending billions, right ?

I’d say the pontif is correct.

Surrender beats total defeat, but, carry on !


34 posted on 03/10/2024 8:16:16 AM PDT by OldHarbor
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To: davikkm

35 posted on 03/10/2024 8:17:24 AM PDT by Karl Spooner
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To: Jeff Chandler

Cessation of hostilities.


36 posted on 03/10/2024 8:17:58 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: davikkm

How could that be? I read on FR that Ukraine was beating the crap out of Russia.


37 posted on 03/10/2024 8:19:31 AM PDT by anton
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To: JonPreston

There can be more than one threat in the world, Skippy.

Now go yap at someone else, little dog.

L


39 posted on 03/10/2024 8:22:36 AM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: davikkm
He's not the only one.


40 posted on 03/10/2024 8:23:38 AM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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