Great story, Fred! I missed the original piece in the Times, maybe because pneumonia has disrupted my reading habits. Another Leo story: the White Sox are giving out papal miters to fans at a coming game. I don’t like those pointy hats. But it will be interesting to see a stadium full of Sox fans wearing them.
I saw this story in the NYT and it made me feel less picked on by AI or real people who deny me services because there's no wiggle room or humanity in their world. I mean, if the blessed Pope Leo can be given the run-around when seeking help from an institution that's holding his money AND be hung up on without warning or apology, why should I, a person of very limited RMD income or balances, be treated any better? At least he has friends in high places who can "make a call" for him. That must be nice.
I am sending you a six-digit numerical code which you must copy and send back to me to prove that you are Fred Bruning. Only then will I post my comment. You can't be too careful.
Paul -- As many editors have said through the years, "his stuff best read without looking."
Sue -- Pope Leo in for Colbert?
Gwen -- Someone's looking out for Pope Leo. Maybe us, too?
Please send again.
A Pope for the people, no question, taking on the suffering of bank customers everywhere, Carolyn.
Carol -- Yes, it's early but a Pope who says, "Wow," hard to beat.
Bob -- You have pull. Get us a couple hats! Glad you are recovering and back in the lineup.
You've been keeping track of bigger news -- like the proposed New York ban on bromated flour and its impact on bagels and pizza. Remain at your post.
Great story, Fred! I missed the original piece in the Times, maybe because pneumonia has disrupted my reading habits. Another Leo story: the White Sox are giving out papal miters to fans at a coming game. I don’t like those pointy hats. But it will be interesting to see a stadium full of Sox fans wearing them.
Bob -- You have pull. Get us a couple hats! Glad you are recovering and back in the lineup.
Terrific column. Missed the Times version. But yours is better. I know without looking.
Paul -- As many editors have said through the years, "his stuff best read without looking."
Great story. Next time I'm on hold, I will think of Pope Leo. :)
Thanks Fred! “'Could you imagine being known as the woman who hung up on the pope?' Father McCarthy said." Indeed.
You had me laughing all the way through! I needed it! Love to Wink!
Sue -- Pope Leo in for Colbert?
I saw this story in the NYT and it made me feel less picked on by AI or real people who deny me services because there's no wiggle room or humanity in their world. I mean, if the blessed Pope Leo can be given the run-around when seeking help from an institution that's holding his money AND be hung up on without warning or apology, why should I, a person of very limited RMD income or balances, be treated any better? At least he has friends in high places who can "make a call" for him. That must be nice.
Gwen -- Someone's looking out for Pope Leo. Maybe us, too?
I think I'm a fan of Pope Bob. Also of Bruning. Nice job.
I am sending you a six-digit numerical code which you must copy and send back to me to prove that you are Fred Bruning. Only then will I post my comment. You can't be too careful.
Please send again.