Doubling down

https://wgntv.com/2018/08/27/cardinal-blase-cupich-responds/

Dear Lord,

“The pope knows we have a bigger agenda. We have to speak about the environment, about the poor, we have to reach out to people who are marginalized in society. We cannot be distracted at this moment,” Cupich said.

Ignore the rampant sexual abuse of children, in order to concentrate on the larger issues of climate change immigrant rights?

As a former Roman Catholic, I am speechless. 

Almost - but I'll let the passage that follows from the article fo my talking: 

"As president of the Committee on Protection of Young Children and Young People, outspoken about the need for reform in the church – addressing sex abuse, shining a light on it, protecting people from becoming victims and comforting those who fell prey, Cupich says he had no knowledge of McCarrick’s behavior, which is now documented to be the source of church payoffs and complaints dating back to the 1980s, including allegations he took seminarians to a beach house for sex."

So it's literaly his job to be concerned about this distraction.

Shame.

Crazed American, out.

Well...

...Looks like we're gonna need a new pope.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/pope-hold-giant-mass-dublin-abuse-victims-rally-030337491.html

Not the first time the former bishop from Buenos Aires has had issues with this issue.  He may not have abused, but he's certainly covered up for those who have. 

Which makes him just as bad, if not worse.

Bye.

Crazed American, out

Avengers: Infinity War

To sum up:  Thanos is Kodos the Executioner. 
Damn there was a lot going on.

Marvel Cinematic Universe FTW, once again.

Crazed American, out. 

Ouch.

Pretty sure I'll have to put my dog down on Friday.

12-13 year old Pit Bull with what appears to be hip dysplasia (geriatric).  Rescued him from the Utah Humane Society back in September of 2014. 

Let there be no doubt: I love this dog.  Have had the pleasure of having him live with us for just shy of four years.  Our loyal, constant companion.  He's an absolute sweet doll with us and especially our 1 year old son. 

We've known this was coming for a minute.  He had a cardiac or stroke event three months ago, recovered within 24 hours.  The hip issue has been getting steadily worse for the past two weeks. 
He still has bright eyes, an appetite, still wags his tail.  Still wants to be near us and gives us kisses.  I adore that dog. 

For the sake of full disclosure, I adopt senior pets when I have the ability to.  We give them our love, and are devoted pet owners.  We give them a loving, comfortable home.  Exercise when they want it, treats, and snuggles on demand.  I make home-made dog food.  They eat well and are happy. But we do not have the resources to spend large sums of money on heroic medical care.  Hip Surgery on a 13 year old pit would be a death sentence in its own right. 

He's been limping steadily worse over the past two weeks.  Started with is right hip, today I'm noticing his left.   Today he fell down trying to climb the two stairs up our back door. 

Vet visit set up.  One simple question from me.  Is it Hip Dysplasia?  If so, simple decision, I do not want my sweet boy to suffer any more pain or indignity.  Tears will be shed, and I will grieve. 

I'll see him again, in his prime.  He'll love Valhalla, and meet me on the Bifrost with the other dogs we've had with us and helped transition in the past and future.

Crazed American, out.

Huh? What?

https://www.thedailybeast.com/new-poll-43-of-republicans-want-to-give-trump-the-power-to-shut-down-media

No way.  In a statement that might (wrongly) surprise some of my followers, I am a passionate supporter of all rights, not just 2A... Thanks.

That's some seriously f--ked up totalitarianism right there. 

I wish the press would do a better job, but I'd rather have crappy, lazy media than no media.  People who think the POTUS should have that power are short viewed idiots. 

Hey, numb-nuts?  What happens when your dood ain't in charge anymore?? 

Damn. 

Crazed American, out.