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On the bright (?) side, Ratzinger may meet his own reward in a few short years. I mean, what were they *thinking*? The man is 78 years old, and only two years shy of being disqualified from the college to elect the pope!
Yeah, I didn’t think he or Martini (the polar opposite to Ratzinger amongst the cardinals) would be considered viable candidates because of their age. I thought for sure they’d go with someone in his mid- to late-sixties and from the developing world, either Latin America or Africa.
It was always in the cards that an older guy would be elected. No one wanted another 26-year reign (or more). It’s even possible that Ratzinger said that he’d retire at 80 or if he got a serious medical condition.
He’ll restock the College of Cardinals, piss off all the liberals, all those in the Third World, and all those who remember the Hitler Youth.
I’m glad we agree on Ratzinger. Can’t wait for the new guy to arrive at the window. My money’s on Mariaga.
Spout, here we come. 🙁
On the bright (?) side, Ratzinger may meet his own reward in a few short years. I mean, what were they *thinking*? The man is 78 years old, and only two years shy of being disqualified from the college to elect the pope!
Yeah, I didn’t think he or Martini (the polar opposite to Ratzinger amongst the cardinals) would be considered viable candidates because of their age. I thought for sure they’d go with someone in his mid- to late-sixties and from the developing world, either Latin America or Africa.
It was always in the cards that an older guy would be elected. No one wanted another 26-year reign (or more). It’s even possible that Ratzinger said that he’d retire at 80 or if he got a serious medical condition.
He’ll restock the College of Cardinals, piss off all the liberals, all those in the Third World, and all those who remember the Hitler Youth.