Flyover folks reacted to the newly anointed Pope Leo XIV – and that was a mixed bag, though some hoped that, since he hails from Chicago, His Holiness might bring some divine favor to the Cubs come World Series time. As moms across the middle of America celebrated graduations and welcomed a day dedicated to hard work and unconditional love, much talk arose about responsibility and the Pennsylvania senator who has become a man without a political party. And one mom made a top nomination in Donald Trump’s orbit: Judge Jeanine Pirro.
White Smoke and a Pope Made in the USA
With a new pope, it might be a refreshing start toward better days in the Catholic Church – or not. It’s a matter of perspective. Overall, moms across America believe he might be for the good of the order. Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed Pope Leo XIV on his show. “His pro-life bona fides just seem to be pristine,” he said. “And he has been very solid on the gender issues, all of that really populist. And he’s a populist.” But he added, “I don’t think you can do populism without nationalism, and I’m definitely not seeing the nationalism. I’m seeing globalism.”
Elise Garringer popped in from Ohio: “Why is everything political?”
Emerging from the conclave on Thursday, former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of Chicago became Pope Leo XIV and offered brief words of gratitude and peace – the first major public address he has provided since becoming the first pope from America.
Right out of the gate, at the Foxhole Pub in Williamsport, IN, Marty Van Leer stated (with no authority whatsoever): “He’s a Cubbies Pope. We have a real shot this year!” But the ladies let Marty have it and instead spoke up about Leo being a diehard White Sox fan.
Lori Anne Marie Kendall in Nashville preferred to wait a beat: “Let’s get back to real politics and leave the Catholic Church affairs alone, as people who are not real practicing, faithful Catholics will never understand.”
Heartland Moms Take in Strays All the Time
When you live in the country, your property and peaceful existence can be marred by the callousness of humans. Dogs, cats, and random livestock are dumped on your door in the most heinous of conditions. Heartlanders will pick up the terrified critters, take them home, clean them up, and give them a good meal. Nine out of ten times, that becomes the critter’s forever home. It’s another way these folks protect life.
Rural moms across America have another poor, soon-to-be-dumped stray in sight: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who might need a flea bath and a scratch behind the ear for doing a pretty good job for his constituents. His beloved Democratic Party, however, is patting his back with the sharp end of the knife.
The party propped him up while he was suffering from some terrible health issues. But now that he seems to be firing on all pistons, rumors are running rampant about a coup – for health reasons, of course. A poll in February was leaked by New York magazine, alleging that staff and other sources close to the senator worry about his physical and mental health. Fetterman called it a “one-person hit piece.” Adding fuel to that dumpster fire, some Democratic officials have “begun looking into rules” regarding the senator’s potential resignation and are “whispering about potential replacements,” as reported by Politico.
Moms are on standby for the handoff: Sandy Bisson-Hammer of Pulaski, TN, piped right up with a clear and logical explanation: “Would the lack of party support be due to his ability & desire to get things done for his constituents by reaching across the aisle for the greater good? Example of…(Dems will eat their own).”
Colleen Bachmeier Sigety of Burlington, ND, was on the same page: “They are trying to oust him by false reporting because he is liking Trump’s plans.” However, Tracy Lescher in North Liberty, IA, isn’t sold but sees a way out by going rogue on the Democratic Party: “I didn’t like him before, but he is warming up to me. He should convert to the GOP. He would make a good center of the road, Senator.”
And in Memphis, the glory of God won over Gloria Hodges: “He tries to represent his whole constituency, and I continue to pray for him and his recovery.”
“Amazing how badly the progs wanted him to stay in when he could barely talk, but now, when he doesn’t say what they want …” observed Kim Crofton in Nebraska before excusing herself to run the poor guy a bath.
Judge Jeanine Pirro
In keeping with his wide-open circle of random friends and colleagues, President Trump has added a real asset to his administration in Judge Jeanine Pirro. Her record speaks for itself: tough prosecutor, electable, polished, and intelligent. Even The Atlantic could only find one perceived flaw – her support of America First – and it conceded that she’s “a real prosecutor.” Trump posted on Truth Social his plans for stealing Pirro away from Fox News and appointing the lady to interim US Attorney for Washington, DC.
Moms and women in general from the back forty applaud the heavy reliance of this administration on the smartest women in the political arena. In Cowpens, SC, Carolina Price said: “I absolutely love Judge Jeanine. She’s one tough cookie.” The sisters are getting it done.
Happy Mother’s Day from the heartland and all of Liberty Nation News. Take in a stray and change the world.
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