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Miles Archer

(23,714 posts)
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 04:36 PM Wednesday

Block-headed loud-mouthed knuckle-dragging Troy Nehls (R-TX): "We didn't elect the Pope to be our president"

Speaking to a reporter from the Meidas Network, Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) said the Pope needs to "keep his business in leading his flock" and "stay out of the political arena." Nehls' comments came after President Donald Trump attacked the Pope on social media, calling him "weak" on crime and "terrible on foreign policy." Trump has also said that the Pope should not criticize the U.S. president or his policies.

"He doesn't need to be getting involved in the political arena," Nehls said. "Go lead your church, but stay out of the politics. We didn't elect the Pope to be our president, or to be anything else. So, just keep his nose in the church's business and stay out of the political arena."

https://www.rawstory.com/troy-nehls-2676748456/

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Block-headed loud-mouthed knuckle-dragging Troy Nehls (R-TX): "We didn't elect the Pope to be our president" (Original Post) Miles Archer Wednesday OP
"Troy"? Doesn't sound like a Catholic. maxsolomon Wednesday #1
This Protestant Texan can let you know that many/most Texans are anti Catholic. But Telorico has his roots firmly efhmc Wednesday #3
Then tell the fucking christian nazis to stay the fuck out of poltics. niyad Wednesday #2
No, apparently we elected Dr. Jesus. rsdsharp Wednesday #4
The 2025 Papal Conclave did not elect Donald Trump or JD Vance in any advisory capacity. tanyev Wednesday #5
Unless of course we are talking abortion politics Raven123 Wednesday #6
Nehls is my congresscritter and is a major league asshole LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #7
Here's Nehls carefully keeping religion out of politics: struggle4progress Wednesday #8

maxsolomon

(38,912 posts)
1. "Troy"? Doesn't sound like a Catholic.
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 04:39 PM
Wednesday

I love all these Repuke Protestants ordering the Pope around.

Leo might be my favorite Pope ever at this point.

efhmc

(16,817 posts)
3. This Protestant Texan can let you know that many/most Texans are anti Catholic. But Telorico has his roots firmly
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 04:54 PM
Wednesday

planted in good old Baptist roots.

niyad

(133,115 posts)
2. Then tell the fucking christian nazis to stay the fuck out of poltics.
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 04:53 PM
Wednesday

Tell every fucking church of every denomination to stay out of politics.

But, I have news for you, you asshhole.. EVERY leader (which the pope is), every person oin this planet has a right to comment about everything everybody is doing, since everything is interconnected, everything has effects on everything. And, by the way, Robert is an American citizen, you fucking, ignorant, little hypocrite.

rsdsharp

(12,058 posts)
4. No, apparently we elected Dr. Jesus.
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 04:54 PM
Wednesday

Troy Neils. It’s not just his face that’s a clenched fist!

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