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I_am_tiberius ◴[] No.43929176[source]
I strongly believe the American choice was a strategic decision made by a group of highly intelligent individuals.
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axus ◴[] No.43929297[source]
They picked an American, who actually lived and worked in Peru, and not archbishop of New York that Trump suggested.
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EasyMark ◴[] No.43932357[source]
Yep he's more of a citizen of the world than an American, otherwise I don't think he would have ever been considered. It also helps he was held in high regard by Pope Francis.
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Freedom2 ◴[] No.43933398[source]
To be fair, most people around the world could be considered citizens of the world compared to the average American.
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RandomBacon ◴[] No.43933574[source]
If you're talking about crossing country borders, then maybe. If you're talking about distance traveled, I would venture to guess that Americans on average travel further distances. The United States of America has states larger than many countries in Europe.
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Freedom2 ◴[] No.43940237[source]
Citizens of the world usually refers to cultural exposure and appreciation for differences around the world. I have never seen it refer to distance travelled, however I can see how some Americans can use that definition to try and change the topic
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RandomBacon ◴[] No.43945525[source]
You caught me, I was trying to change the topic... ?

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1. Freedom2 ◴[] No.43949618[source]
I didn't specifically say you were.