[ultima ratio]

I'm more like a gadfly than a Catholic fundie, I think. I have no idea how these rallies work. From what I read, they can get out of hand. But then there are those, like the parent above whose son came back home talking about catechesis. Of course, my next thought was--what's in that catechisis? It's a question Novus Ordo churchmen don't consider too important anymore.

[drstevej]

***I'm more like a gadfly than a Catholic fundie, I think.***

"Socrates became known as the Gadfly of Athens (after the little gnat that pesters its object to desperation). Finally, 'he appeared so threatening to the tradition of his city that he was arrested and condemned to death for his detrimental influence on the youth of Athens.'"

Better be quick, my friend. Gadflies often get swatted. :-)

[Catholicguy]

I have no idea how these rallies work.

That says it all. You have no idea -BUT, you do take the opportunity to criticise the Pope and slip "Hitler" into your dithyramb.

You admitted your ignorance and you can't disguise your dislike of the Pope. To some, those actions desreve compliments (from a calvinist).