I talked to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi today, and aside from American politics, I asked her about the papal conclave, and she knew the ins and outs about the process like no one’s business. Impressive.
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Nancy is a lifelong Catholic! One of my favorite stories ever was when her hometown parish stopped serving her communion because she was pro choice, so she went to the Vatican and got communion there. Lovely flex.
I’m among those critical of her tenure as Speaker of the House, but no one should make the mistake of thinking that she’s anything less than brilliant, and brilliant might be an understatement.
80 year old Catholic woman?
Live in Catholic city, isn't an 80 yo Catholic woman who DOESN'T know the ins & outs after 7-8 popes in their lifetime.
Devout isn't just a description.
I find being impressed by this a disconnect fr/ your usual high level of awareness.
This is standard in my experience.
I was literally like: “This woman is unreal.” She just KNEW. She had done her homework on the papal conclave, which even some journalists get wrong. Ridiculous grasp of knowledge.
I remember her raising thru the ranks to become our first female Speaker. She’s whip smart and a master strategist. It doesn’t surprise me that she’s up on papal matters.
Right ?! Isn’t that something! She’s a highly intellectual and educated, super experienced person.
Lots of geriatric haters out there, and I’m sad to see it thrown at you. She’s still sharper than most. Does she know who’s up for the job?
I was always really impressed with the footage of her on January 6th working the phones and rattling off procedure and regulations to try and get help. It takes real knowledge to know details like that in a highly stressful environment.
Nancy Pelosi was never the most articulate Speaker. Her strenght was understanding the mechanics of getting things done in the House. That was her superpower. Her legacy is impressive.
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Live in Catholic city, isn't an 80 yo Catholic woman who DOESN'T know the ins & outs after 7-8 popes in their lifetime.
Devout isn't just a description.
I find being impressed by this a disconnect fr/ your usual high level of awareness.
This is standard in my experience.
Who gives a fuck what she thinks about a conclave for magic story time?
This mentality is why we’re here.
One just absorbs it over the years. Its not really that special.
Lots of geriatric haters out there, and I’m sad to see it thrown at you. She’s still sharper than most. Does she know who’s up for the job?
FFS who gives a shit. All the damn gerontocracy needs to go!!!
Your country really needs to get generational change in politics.
The oldsters need to get out of the way.
Maybe you two could go somewhere and like each others posts while the grown ups talk.