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Comment by Patricia on February 14, 2013 at 4:01pm Can we vote....huh, huh, huh, huh?????????
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Comment by Idaho Spud on February 14, 2013 at 3:09pm Hitting the escape key made me laugh.
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Comment by Idaho Spud on February 14, 2013 at 3:02pm Here's a better-qualified candidate for Pope: (h/t Aurea Loepp)
"Pope resigns, scientist applies for job"
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/brain-flapping/2013/feb/11/pope-r...
... Although I am not a practising member of the Catholic (or any other) Church, I am a qualified and enthusiastic scientist. I believe this makes me an ideal choice for the next pope, for a number of reasons. For example, I have had many jobs where it is compulsory to wear a white coat, and the wearing of long white garments appears to be the main duty of the pope. I also regularly lecture on the subject of neuroscience, so am extensively experienced at speaking in an unfamiliar language to rooms full of people who are struggling to stay awake, so it would be no trouble for me to offer Mass whenever required....
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Comment by Patricia on February 14, 2013 at 1:17pm Have a chuckle........
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/supply-pope-hasnt-even...
Comment by John Lynch on February 14, 2013 at 11:00am Interesting about Valentine's day. I hope it does not ruin your dayhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine's_Day
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