Say What Frank?

   Seems pope Frankie 1 says hell does not exist. At least that's what he told an Italian newspaper recently. Frank went on to say the souls of sinners simply disappear after death, and are not subject to an eternity of punishment. Which kinda goes against the dogma of the catholic church. In fact, after the interview was published, other vatican officials declared the article wasn't a faithful transcription, and the meeting with the reporter in question was not a formal interview.

   There was no mention if the "hell" Frankie was talking about was spiritual or physical. If it was the later, which one was he talking about? Hell, Michigan is an unincorporated township. Hell, Cayman Islands is a volcanic rock island not many people would want to venture onto. My favourite is the one in Norway, a little east of Trondheim

   In fact, it has a rather interesting building

   "Gods Expedition" can be loosely translated to "goods handler". The town boasts just over 15 hundred 'souls', and yes, Hell does freeze over almost every winter.

   If Frankie IS right, and there is no hell, where am I supposed to tell people where they can go? 'Course, the idea of no eternal punishment in hell is probably welcome news to all the pedophile priests in the church.

   But it does leave one unanswered question: What the Hell IS the pope looking at, anyway?

   'Nuff said

This Has To Stop

   The most recent debate over gun control following the Parkland School massacre in Florida has now crossed the line. A few of my American facebook friends have taken to reposting images of the holocaust being used by the pro-gun lobby to make their point about gun control. Here's one image they used (I won't show the rest) followed by the post in question.

If you don't understand the importance of having the rights to own a gun, maybe you should take a look back on history. These images are from the HOLOCAUST .
This is what happens when you lose YOUR right to bear arms.
Soo, maybe this will help you better understand before history repeats itself and YOUR eye glasses, wedding rings or dental fillings will end up in a pile and YOU ARE escorted to the gas chamber.

   This is pure fucking bullshit. Deniers aside (and I know there are quite a few out there), the holocaust was a systematic genocide perpetrated mainly on Jews, but also communists, clergy, homosexuals, intellectuals and anyone else who seemed to disagree with Nazi party doctrine. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR PRECIOUS 2nd AMENDMENT AMERICA! No one is trying to take away your guns, or your right to bear arms (even though the amendment says as a militia). No one is going to round you up, steal your property, put you in a cattle car and send you to an extermination camp. All that's being suggested (and likely will never happen) is possibly some form of restriction on assault style weapons.
   If you think that's restrictive, come to Canada. If you want anything with a muzzle velocity over 495 fps, you need a license. Shit, Britain has even stricter gun control, yet they allow air rifles with a velocity of up to 660 fps to be bought without one.
   Getting back to my rant, gun advocates are also suggesting things banning all drivers because of those who get behind the wheel impaired, and a lot of other bullshit. It's been said "guns don't kill people, people kill people". In that case, lets just ban fucking. No fucking, no people. No people, no people killing people.
   I've said before, but I'll restate again, I am not a liberal. In fact, I would fully support the return of the death penalty in my country, along with an end to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which only benefits youth criminals. Name the little bastards, sentence them to a lot more than a slap on the wrist. If it means hard time, so be it. Nor am I anti-gun. You don't want a firearm? Don't buy one. Simple as that.
   So, quite simply, STOP USING THE HOLOCAUST as fuel for your particular point of view. Rant (finally) over.
   'Nuff said

For A Change, NOT Donald Trump

   I've been bashing POTUS a lot on this forum, at times with good reason. I'm not liberal by a long shot, but The Donald is a doofus. But in all the Trump trashing, I've been ignoring the man who's the head of government in my own country. Until now.
   Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is, IMHO, a complete tool. He used to be the punch-line in numerous jokes 40 or so years ago when his dear old dad Pierre ran government. Now, he's become the joke. Take his recent trip to India:

   Where he seemed to have an outfit change for every occasion. None of them, apparently, was a suit suitable for a visiting head of government to wear. And the Indian government didn't exactly roll out the red carpet for him either. Their P.M wasn't on hand to meet J.T and family when they arrived. Nor was the deputy P.M. They sent a junior agriculture minister to do the deed. Kinda says a lot about how they feel, doesn't it?
   And it's not just on the international stage he's been an idiot. The King and Queen of Belgium are in Canada for a State visit. Did our dear P.M greet them? Fuck no. J.T was off touring steel and aluminum mills as he tries to show solidarity with that industry ahead of POTUS tariffs on both (which The Donald says Canada and Mexico will be exempted). No doubt looking for another selfie opportunity. Maybe he can get enough tin (aluminum) foil to make himself a nice helmet to keep reality further at bay.
   Hey Justin! How 'bout doing your job (even though you are not [thankfully] head of State) and welcome visiting royalty (for example). Or would that take away from an opportunity to schmooze?
   On the bright side, the next election is just over a year away. Hopefully we'll get rid of this guy.
   Rant over.
   'Nuff said