Friday, April 15, 2016

Bernie Sanders At The Vatican

++Bernie Sanders sat next to Bolivian leader Evo Morales as he spoke about the papal encyclicals that criticized the modern economic systems. 

++Sanders trip to the Vatican was widely criticized as he was taking time off from campaigning in New York, which is a crucial primary battle for him. Anonymous Vatican officials also criticized his invitation. People Francis, who did not meet him, sent him greetings.

++It is well worth listening to his 18 minute speech because he synthesized his views on the modern global economy and stressed The Common Good. Sanders quoted Pope Francis' warning that we are now seeing "the globalization of indifference" and the lack of mercy and empathy. 

++Sanders summarized his main criticism of our own political economy but did emphasized the highest price was being paid by the developing world. Sanders also agreed with Pope Francis that we do not lack the wealth or the technological know-how to solve the problems afflicting the world. Rather we clacked the moral understanding of the present situation.

++His speech was an extended analysis of the global economic situation heavily laced with quotations from the encyclicals including Pope Francis' latest "In Praise of Our Home". I welcome Sanders eschewing his campaign rhetoric which has become monotonous of late. 

++Bravo, Bernie.

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