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Sure. Many of the Remnant crowd (when I used to read it) were very unhappy with JPII. Same with SSPX and like-minded folks (some of whom I knew personally). When he died and I heard a homily that spoke positively of JPII's role in the fall of Communism, some "Trads" couldn't even muster enthusiasm for his role in that effort.

Similarly, there was an article tonight about Bill Kristol calling Republicans “cowardly” for not condemning Trump for his "attacks" on “The Squad." Really, dude? Your dislike of Trump runs that deep?

Again, I am not saying that Popes who wade into error are beyond reproach. Nor am I saying that Trump is perfect. But I AM saying that, at some core level, perhaps there is a lot in common with the Christopher Ferraras and Ben Shapiros of this world. Because net-net net, I long for JPII or BXVI vs where we are today.

Because net-net net, I long for JPII or BXVI vs where we are today.

Why not go full Catholic and long for a Pius X?

He is the last canonized pope prior to JP II's "saint" factory, resulting in the canonization of every deceased VC II pope, except for JP I.

Similarly, there was an article tonight about Bill Kristol calling Republicans “cowardly” for not condemning Trump for his "attacks" on “The Squad." Really, dude? Your dislike of Trump runs that deep?

Where did you get the crazy idea that I dislike Trump?

It's you who seems to dislike the SSPX and all other traditional Catholics.