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The Pope's Pimp Wear

In a recent speech, the Pope Benedict urged young people to create "a new age in which hope liberates us from the shallowness, apathy and self-absorption which deaden our souls and poison our relationships."  Who can argue with that? But take a look at that picture.  What's wrong with it?  How is wearing such regalia - what would no doubt qualify as pimp wear - not shallow and evidence of self-absorption?  A lot of mirrors and servants were involved to make sure all of that velor was in its proper place.  And to think... I almost felt guilty for buying a pair of Lucky jeans at the 50% off sale. And today it was reported that the Pope's pimp wear contains animal fur: Since his election Benedict has taken to wearing a number of traditional religious garments, including a small red velvet cape with a white ermine border, which he wears in winter along with a hat the same colour...continue to full post

Full post as published by Crime & Federalism on July 22, 2008 (boomark / email).