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To: zax who wrote (922346)	2/20/2016 12:45:59 PM
From: bentway	Respond to of 1576329

Our conservatives have never been there, they don't even have passports. To most of them, NYC and San Francisco are 'foreign'!

To: zax who wrote (922346)	2/20/2016 1:17:28 PM
From: longnshort	1 Recommendation Recommended By TopCat Respond to of 1576329

“Obviously what Trump meant was to get a much better handle on regulating our southern border, with ‘walls’ but also doors, gates, fences and more border security,” Davis said. “Indeed, Trump could have pointed to the Vatican itself as a model of border security: massive, impenetrable walls accompanied by efficient security, gates, metal detectors, etc., which allow countless numbers of people to come and go in a safe manner.”

To: zax who wrote (922346)	2/20/2016 1:20:07 PM
From: longnshort	1 Recommendation Recommended By TideGlider Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1576329

When he said that the Vatican is “completely surrounded” by walls, Trump was wrong. A large swath of Vatican property—St. Peter’s Square—is ordinarily wide open to anyone who wants to walk in, through, or around it. You can also walk into the Vatican basilica (once you go through security) or the Vatican Museums (once you buy a ticket) during regular daytime hours. However, the remainder of the Vatican—the offices, the gardens, the palaces—are walled off, with very restricted public access. The gates are manned by Swiss Guards, who will stop any tourist seeking to wander inside. The walls of the Vatican do what walls are intended to do: protect the people inside from outside intruders. Yes, there are parts of the Vatican to which the public has ready access. But Vatican officials decide which parts you can visit, and when. And while you’re allowed to enter St. Peter’s Square whenever you like, you’re not allowed to stay. catholicculture.org no syrian refugees allowed

To: zax who wrote (922346)	2/20/2016 2:39:40 PM
From: locogringo	1 Recommendation Recommended By TideGlider Respond to of 1576329

.... the Vatican is not a walled city Mmmm? What was I leaning on having a cigarette waiting for my tour? (many years ago) Maybe it was the Pope? In fact, Vatican City is wide open to anyone who wants to stroll down the Via della Conciliazione, located in Italy, and into St. Peter’s Square. Just like our southern border. The only thing that may slow you down are metal detectors. OOPS........more than our southern border.

To: zax who wrote (922346)	2/20/2016 3:46:46 PM
From: locogringo	2 Recommendations Recommended By Taro TideGlider Respond to of 1576329

OOPS! WRONG AGAIN! (are we surprised?) HT: LORNE "What’s more, the walls were specifically built by a prior pope to repel Muslims. History shows back in 846, Muslim raiders known as the Saracens looted Old St. Peter’s Basilica and the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls. The pirates took priceless treasures from the shrines. Shocked by the sack of some of the most sacred sites in Christendom, Pope Leo IV created the Leonine Wall, completely surrounding the Vatican Hill. Additional defenses were added in the 15th and 16th centuries." Message 30466538