Pope Says He Doesn’t Fear Possible Schism With U.S. Conservatives

He handles nay-sayers neatly.

“The criticisms aren’t just from Americans, they are a little bit [?] everywhere,” even in the Vatican, the pope said on Tuesday, adding that he welcomes such feedback as long as it is straightforward.

News to many. He usually ignores critics.

“At least those who criticize have the honesty to say it.

Would be good if he would name one.

“I like that. I don’t like it when the criticisms are under the table and they smile and show their teeth and then there is a knife in the back,” he said.’

He likes public criticism? Wow. Holy father!

via WSJ

SPEAKING OF DUMB FADS: Trump Administration Jumps Aboard Vaping-Ban Bandwagon. By all appearance…

. . . “vaping deaths” are coming from illicit THC products, not commercial preparations.

It’s not vaping but what you vape that matters, this argument goes. What’s that tobacco in your pipe?

Is it marijuana (as in the old days)? You’re under arrest!

Is it what Grandpa puffed on the porch of the old homestead? Have a nice day, Dad.

Goes for vaping too? Apparently, reports Instapundit.