Links for 11/14/19

Links for 11/14/19
Synodality of the bishops does not change what ails Catholicism, which is still governed by a community of despots. Among the reactionaries are those who still resent Garibaldi and cling to the lie that freemasonry is an evil. Real democracy is an ordained lay diaconate with a vow of obedience to the parishes they would administer. Formal acceptance of assigned priests, with the freedom to reject and remove would show a commitment to democracy. I trust the reader to guess what this implies for the selection of bishops. Democracy reflects the operation of free will seeking the good. The Church need not fear it.

The reaction to Francis by the reactionary fringe, especially lifesitenews, proves this out. Bishop Flores, however, proves that all bishops are not reactionary fools or that neoliberals toeing the Wall Street line are all that Democratic. (big and small D).

Not running against Pence or dealing with the possibility of Pelosi as incumbent shows either stupidity or cowardice. Ten points to the candidate who mentions it first. Assuming McConnel allows confirmation of a Pelosi 46 Veep, the action should be seeking that position.

Does Gov. Patrick have an inside track? This may split the Democrats, with Patrick stealing the never-Trumpers and sealing the GOP's fate as a fringe party. The only way it could survive is wooing a billionaire like Steyer or Bloomberg. Their base likes billionaires. If the rich want to stop Warren, encouraging such a move may be their best play.

All of America has crumbling infrastructure, even before hurricanes.