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Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Jul 10

See www.motherjones.com/politics/198...

Text from https://www.motherjones.com/politics/1983/07/their-will-be-done/ on how Opus Dei got John Paul elected as pope, Opus Dei co-operation the CIA, and JP2's actions against the Jesuits

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Oct 17

NotebookLM summary of what Gore said about Leo's actions against OD

Opus: The Cult of Dark Money Interview

Gareth Gore discusses Pope Leo's actions regarding Opus Dei, characterizing them as cautious attempts at reform while simultaneously reaching out to the right wing of thechurch.

Gore's perspective on Pope Leo's latest actions includes:

On Pope Leo's Approach and Intentions

• Gore believes that Pope Leo "wants to do the right thing and that "his heart is in the right place"
concerning the reforms.

. However, Leo is described as a "very cautious
individual". Gore suggests that Leo is attempting to
heal divisions within the church, particularly the schism between the left and right wings, and "doesn't want to rock the boat too much" or "upset lots of people on the right".

• When Leo was elected, he inherited the "huge problem" of what to do with Opus Dei, as negotiations about its reform had been ongoing for almost three years and had deeply divided the church. Furthermore, many Opus Dei members are "quite wealthy and powerful," making the church reluctant to alienate them.

On Meeting with a Disgraced Cardinal

• Gore criticized Leo for making "overtures" and a
"reproachmon almost with the the right wing of the
church". This included inviting a disgraced cardinal,
Subriyani Cardinal Cypriyani from Peru, for a private
audience. Cypriyani was the first Opus Dei cardinal,
made so by John Paul ll.

• Cypriyani had previously been involved in a scandal
concerning the alleged molestation of a child in the
1980s, which Opus Dej ignored twice, leading to the

Opus: The Cult of Dark Money Interview
:
. Pope Francis had previously pushed Cypriyani into early retirement and banned him from presiding over mass publicly and wearing his cardinal robes. After Francis died, Cypriyani was photographed "literally standing over the dead body of Francis wearing the robes that he's been banned from wearing," which Gore described as a "chilling sight". 2
• Gore asserted that it was the "wrong decision" and a "mistake" for Leo to meet with Cypriyani.
On the Reform Process and Ignoring Survivors
• Gore is highly critical of the reform process because Pope Leo is pursuing it without consulting survivors or former members.
• Gore and a number of Opus Dei survivors sent a letter in June formally requesting a private audience with Pope Leo to share their perspectives, experiences, and personal stories to help ensure the reforms are effective. 8
. They confirmed via a back channel that the letter reached the Pope's desk, but they "heard nothing" in response. Gore stated that for the survivors to be ignored while the Pope met with the disgraced cardinal "does not make any sense". 10
• It appears that the reform of Opus Dei is "imminent" and that the "final text has already been agreed" upon, waiting for the Pope's signature. Gore emphasizes that the church has pursued these reforms "blindly," and without speaking to anyone with knowledge of how the organization works or the abuse it has inflicted.
• Gore suspects the strategy is to "do something so we can say we've done something to address this clear problem with Opus Dei but let's not investigate too closely.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Oct 11

Their fb page is following Christian Lives Matter domestic terrorist Charlie Bakhos.

Snapshot of some Facebook accounts followed by NSW Christian Alliance Council page, including Charlie Bakhos and Scott Morrison

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Jul 20

Maybe this?

Tweet from April 2025 accusing JD Vance of being a PDF file.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Jul 16

And why is Christopher Rufo ignoring the Epstein files? How is he compromised?

Results of Twitter / X search for posts by Christopher Rufo on Epstein showing nothing since July 2020

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Jul 16

"Christian" Charlie Kirk seems like another appropriate target.

Charlie Kirk now supporting the cover-up of Epstein files after a call with Trump.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Jul 16

I'm telling you, but I'm just a random dog at the other end of the planet.

No one is going to tell you what content to make, in order to exploit divisions in the MAGA movement involving the frankly batshit QAnon world of digital exegesis and half-baked logical fallacies.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· May 3

My conspiracy theory is that he is trying to stretch the Overton Window of the Papal election debate to the far right in support of those who want a Trumpian pope, and who have already stacked the Supreme and many Federal Courts, orchestrated Project 2025 and recruited Vance as Catholic & VP.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· May 3

Did I correctly put the worst Nazi last or did I miscalculate? #ausvotes #auspol #VICSenate

Voting #65 for Family First's Bernie Finn

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Apr 27

Reminder that "Church and State" dominionist Dave Pellowe used neo-Nazi Lads Society as security for a Melbourne event he ran a few years ago. Note Melb Anzac Day 2025 Dawn Service booer and arrestee Jacob Hersant in the suit and tie at that event.

Jacob Hersant in suit and tie, Lauren Southern and others from the neo-Nazi Lads Society used as security by Dave Pellowe for the event in Melbourne that he was running that featured US alt right speaker Southern.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Apr 26

@theflyingkitchen.bsky.social

Pie chart analysis of papal conclave electors showing 25% Right, 35% Left and 40% Moderate

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Apr 16

Well the verballing of brown people was definitely a definitely a habit of certain Queensland police officers from a certain era. Dutton's good mate Mark Ellis was part of the infamous Pinkenba 6 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinkenb... and is a neo-Nazi.

Screenshot of a Facebook post by Senator Nick McKim in April 2018 showing Peter Dutton with his former Qld Police colleague, notorious Pinkenba 6 chargee and One Notion candidate Mark Ellis, and another photo with Ellis performing a 'Roman' salute and showing a German WWIi symbol mowed into his backyard.

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Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Mar 11

Dude click the ytd button. It's down 45% YTD and 54% from peak

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Mar 8

Opus Dei pushed this campaign into churches of other denominations via the World Congress of Families which includes Russian Orthodox and the US fundamentalist / evangelical organisation Family Research Council.

Ignacio Arsuaga: lgnacio Arsuaga, a Spanish lawyer and politician, is a member of Opus Dei. He served as the president of the WCF from 2009 to 2016 and played a significant role in shaping the organization's policies and conferences
Brian Brown: Brian Brown, the current president
of the WCF, has ties to Opus Dei through his
involvement with the National Organization for
Marriage (NOM), a US-based organization that
opposes same-sex marriage. NOM has received
funding from Catholic sources, including the Knights of Columbus, which has ties to Opus Dei
Funding and support: Opus Dei has provided financial support to the WCF through various channels including the Institute for Family Policies (Instituto para la Política Familiar), a Spanish think tank with close ties to Opus Dei.
Shared ideology: Opus Dei and the WCF share a
conservative Catholic ideology that emphasizes
traditional family values, opposition to abortion and
same-sex marriage, and a strict interpretation of
Catholic doctrine.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Mar 2

When their MPs vote together 95-96% of the time, that doesn't look very independent to me - it looks more like a party.

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Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Feb 18

From the tweeters company which used the same techniques as SCL Elections / Cambridge Analytica so not surprised he was boosting Cruz.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Jan 25

I'm in Whitehorse so haven't been following. There were a few Stephen Mayne posts on Twitter. Apparently Bain is a Lib again.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Jan 21

Screenshot from Wikipedia page on 2026 US Senate election showing that Georgia Maine Michigan New Hampshire and North Carolina are battleground states.

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Dec 19

Joelcardwell.bsky.social promoting known terf JesseSingal

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Nov 20

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Nov 17

1980s Australian music scene reminds you all that there is another echo - Pseudo Echo

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Nov 15

and this

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Nov 26

I left it until the last minute, but I've voted now. Preferences 30-55 were a tough decision, but the Pell-defending anti-trans anti-gay dominionist christofascist Australian Christian Lobby communications director definitely deserved #56

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Apr 30

At Box Hill Town Hall for the Chisholm candidates forum. I don't know if Gladys Liu will show up, but there is a VIP parking spot reserved for her. #auspol

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Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Nov 21

HIBOR (Hong Kong Interbank Offer Rate for 1 month) stabilizing but at higher level after peak a week ago that was highest peak since early July. HIBOR is a more readily available moderately correlated proxy for amount of $HK being transferred out of HK

Vermontmelbguy@vermontmelbguy· Oct 1