April 20, 2005
smoke and mirrors
I hear we have a new pope.
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger aka "God's Rottweiler" aka Benedict XIV, has been duly selected.
We have needed a new pope for quite some time, since the issues confronting the institution of the Catholic Church are many, and John Paul's idea of moral leadership was regressive at best. Sadly, it doesn't look like God's Rottweiler is going to do much to improve the situation for the poor and disenfranchised either. At least, with a nickname like God's Rottweiler, he will not be hiding behind a benevolent facade to do his dirty deeds. He seems to be quite a fan of the darkly archconservative secret society Opus Dei.
Apologists are saying that at age 78, Benedict won't be poping for long, but as we can see from others with leanings such as his, it doesn't take much to undo whatever is left of a democratic process in an institution, once you set your mind to it. When that's gone, there's no need to worry about power shake ups. Of course the church may lose a few more members as a result, but all that means is that there are more fancy hats for those that are left.
I think the Catholic Church should consider using Jimmy Carter or The Dalai Lama for a consultation next time around.
Photo note: In anticipation of my need, the office building in which I was introduced to jouissance last Sunday was spewing white smoke. Handy, as was it's location right next to a monumental phallic symbol. Just right for a metaphorophoto.