This actually happened

So Leon Panetta, acting war lord for the United States, visited the pope, the only infallible person on Earth who spends the majority of his time attacking gay people and women. According to AP, this was their conversation.

Panetta kissed the Pope's hand, and the Pope said, "Thank you for helping to protect the world." 

The Pentagon boss responded, "Pray for me." 

Is that inspiring, or what? I don't know about you, but this exchange makes me feel peaceful. Maybe I'll go say a prayer, or something. Or lie down. Yeah, that's it. I'll go lie down.

We are doomed

No one in any leadership role in our country has his or her head screwed on straight. This today from AFP:

BAGHDAD - Newly appointed US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta told American troops in Baghdad on Monday that 9/11 was the reason they were in Iraq, before he was quickly corrected by his spokesman. No one has a clue about anything. And these are the people who are "leading" us.