Opinion Journal: The Trumpian Pope
They’re both pretty good at the insult and name calling.
The pope talks about Catholic Moms breeding like rabbits. Anyone who disagrees with him can’t be honest, must be disturbed.
They share a debilitating view of trade. The Pope has a flat materialist view of capital and sees it as exploitive Yankee Imperialism. Doesn’t see Capitalism has helping unlock people’s potential.
Trump see trade as a zero sum game. The Mexicans have just as much right to find their place in a global economy.
Trump needs to see people as valuable assets.
Where is the Pope on the tragedy of Venezuela? He doesn’t distinguish between crony capitalism of Latin America and Singapore.