[St.Chuck]

I like the monarchists for the stunning irony they supply. Most, given their attitudes toward the pope, would make lousy subjects.

[sinkspur]

I like the monarchists for the stunning irony they supply. Most, given their attitudes toward the pope, would make lousy subjects.

LOL!! Ain't that the truth!

[pascendi]

"Most, given their attitudes toward the pope, would make lousy subjects."

If I were to press you to substantiate this point, you would fail miserably. In public. I would like to do that.

Are you game?

Please ping the appropriate parties. Not a jot or tittle of the law will pass away, you know.

[Grey Ghost II]

I like the monarchists for the stunning irony they supply. Most, given their attitudes toward the pope, would make lousy subjects.

I don't think John Paul II would steal nearly half of my income like the current democracy we live in.

[royalcello]

It is inevitable that certain actions of Pope John Paul II, such as his refusal to be crowned or his recent praise of the revolutionary values of "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" during a visit to France would trouble Catholics of monarchist sympathies. However, the same Pope also beatified Emperor Karl of Austria-Hungary, a move that was welcomed by many traditionalists.

Just as being a good Catholic does not require that one agree with every action of the Pope, being a good monarchist does not require that one agree with every action of the king. In both cases one can respect the office while recognizing that the occupant can err.

[TradicalRC]

I like the monarchists for the stunning irony they supply. Most, given their attitudes toward the pope, would make lousy subjects.

You make them sound like American bishops.