Although I am an ex-Catholic, 12 years of Catholic schools left its mark on me to be kind to others, feed the poor, and be honest with myself and others. I see nothing in JD that resembles Christian/Catholic teaching. The Pope is a good leader. He doesn't have time for idiots like Trump and Vance.
Funny how the supposed relief to be had for Americans from the expulsion of our immigrant neighbors has ended up in the pockets of rich folks and corporations, rather than feeding, housing, or providing for those citizens in need. Almost as though the premise was a lie from the start.
Not really my purview, but I was raised (until 18) in the Presbyterian religion, which basically told me that I was "forgiven" so be a kind and a good person. I think it's rich that Vance dares to question a kind and embracing Pope. As my father (an engineer and an atheist) put it to me when I came out to him "Life is too short for you to worry about what I or anyone else, for that matter, thinks about what you do with it. Enjoy your life because it will be over before you know it." He was my hero as a child and lived to 89.
Vance is operating just like that Russian Dugan as an advisor to Putin.. Wrap the ideology up with a religious twist and it’s all OK.. Something ain’t right in Vance’s head.. he seems to be overcompensating for his lack of knowledge, his religious decisions, his loyalty to Donald and his sheer abandonment of his core principles… not ready for prime time, not ready for MAGAs and just a terrible human.
All this could have been prevented if I picked MCAS Cherry Pt. as the duty station for my next four years of active duty. I could have leaked pictures of him in compromising positions with furniture in his commanding officer's office. XD
Vance reminds me of a 21st century Rasputin , unlike Rasputin, Vance does not have the influence on his boss,but Vance & Rasputin do share one label ie: religious charlatans .
Your headline “ The fraudulence of JD Vance Catholicism “ … was initially read by me as “The Flatulence of JD Vance Catholicism”. I think it is more apt.
I think Vance is a fop who converted as a stop gap to the present pope, who is an adamant follower of Jesus, and thus a humanitarian first, and a religious leader second. Vance is an idiot who believes his own lies and falsehoods, and is easily controlled by those in power.
One thing that Douthat forgot to question Cpl. Vance about was him being a member of in the infamous Opus Dei. A religious order which was heavily involved with the military dictatorships of Argentina and Chile. Which isn't surprising given how these ICE detention centers are being operated in almost similar way to the torture prisons in the countries I just mentioned. Given Cpl. Vance's lust for power, it wouldn't surprise me if he converted to Catholicism in order to join Opus Dei and rub elbows with Supreme court justices, etc.
I've been listening to Argentine leaders talk smack about Trump's part in the genocide of Palestinians. Either it's a total ruse, or they hate him in Argentina as much as we do. Opus Dei is terrifying, but Vance isn't smart enough to be an effectual part of it.
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide
White humans ARE THE MAJORITY BEING DEPORTED NOW! Mostly in BLUE STATES and your voting record& donations has been researched! And you are a LEGAL AMERICAN
In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that the president can expand the procedure, previously used primarily near the border, to arrests nationally.
2judges appointed by Trump to DC district court. The dissent from Obama appointed judge pointed out:
1000s of wrongly deported humans on American soil. Sent to 3rd world nations. Not even to their country of origin. Most have been in USA legally!
And these are WHITE skinned people from France. Ireland. Germany. Dragged from their home. Never given a chance to show documentation Sent to death camps with no meds ( most of these wrongful deportations are the elderly) in Texas. Then weeks later deported. To El Salvador or Nigeria! To death!
Although I am an ex-Catholic, 12 years of Catholic schools left its mark on me to be kind to others, feed the poor, and be honest with myself and others. I see nothing in JD that resembles Christian/Catholic teaching. The Pope is a good leader. He doesn't have time for idiots like Trump and Vance.
Funny how the supposed relief to be had for Americans from the expulsion of our immigrant neighbors has ended up in the pockets of rich folks and corporations, rather than feeding, housing, or providing for those citizens in need. Almost as though the premise was a lie from the start.
He needs to go back to Hillbilly Heaven where he can be a big shot.
Nah, they didn't like him there either.
Too funny.
It’s that Opus Dei flavored Catholicism he likes so much.
Not really my purview, but I was raised (until 18) in the Presbyterian religion, which basically told me that I was "forgiven" so be a kind and a good person. I think it's rich that Vance dares to question a kind and embracing Pope. As my father (an engineer and an atheist) put it to me when I came out to him "Life is too short for you to worry about what I or anyone else, for that matter, thinks about what you do with it. Enjoy your life because it will be over before you know it." He was my hero as a child and lived to 89.
Vance is operating just like that Russian Dugan as an advisor to Putin.. Wrap the ideology up with a religious twist and it’s all OK.. Something ain’t right in Vance’s head.. he seems to be overcompensating for his lack of knowledge, his religious decisions, his loyalty to Donald and his sheer abandonment of his core principles… not ready for prime time, not ready for MAGAs and just a terrible human.
If he ever had principles...
I feel like JD's main assignment is to infuriate people with his calmy presented, faux intellectual, outrageous lies
All this could have been prevented if I picked MCAS Cherry Pt. as the duty station for my next four years of active duty. I could have leaked pictures of him in compromising positions with furniture in his commanding officer's office. XD
JD will burn in hell.
Vance reminds me of a 21st century Rasputin , unlike Rasputin, Vance does not have the influence on his boss,but Vance & Rasputin do share one label ie: religious charlatans .
Your headline “ The fraudulence of JD Vance Catholicism “ … was initially read by me as “The Flatulence of JD Vance Catholicism”. I think it is more apt.
I think Vance is a fop who converted as a stop gap to the present pope, who is an adamant follower of Jesus, and thus a humanitarian first, and a religious leader second. Vance is an idiot who believes his own lies and falsehoods, and is easily controlled by those in power.
One thing that Douthat forgot to question Cpl. Vance about was him being a member of in the infamous Opus Dei. A religious order which was heavily involved with the military dictatorships of Argentina and Chile. Which isn't surprising given how these ICE detention centers are being operated in almost similar way to the torture prisons in the countries I just mentioned. Given Cpl. Vance's lust for power, it wouldn't surprise me if he converted to Catholicism in order to join Opus Dei and rub elbows with Supreme court justices, etc.
I've been listening to Argentine leaders talk smack about Trump's part in the genocide of Palestinians. Either it's a total ruse, or they hate him in Argentina as much as we do. Opus Dei is terrifying, but Vance isn't smart enough to be an effectual part of it.
Too long. Try a redo half this long.
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide
White humans ARE THE MAJORITY BEING DEPORTED NOW! Mostly in BLUE STATES and your voting record& donations has been researched! And you are a LEGAL AMERICAN
In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that the president can expand the procedure, previously used primarily near the border, to arrests nationally.
2judges appointed by Trump to DC district court. The dissent from Obama appointed judge pointed out:
1000s of wrongly deported humans on American soil. Sent to 3rd world nations. Not even to their country of origin. Most have been in USA legally!
And these are WHITE skinned people from France. Ireland. Germany. Dragged from their home. Never given a chance to show documentation Sent to death camps with no meds ( most of these wrongful deportations are the elderly) in Texas. Then weeks later deported. To El Salvador or Nigeria! To death!
Republicans in Congress GAVE TRUMP THIS POWER!!!
The judges based their judgement on that fact!!!
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/us/politics/appeals-court-expedited-deportations.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share