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A comment on Time Person of the Year 2013. Parent comment
> "This pope however is so transformational he could seriously do a lot to bring peace to the world"
Could, maybe. But what has he achieved in 2013?
> "Potential wise, this guy trumps Snowden on every level."
But the award isn't for "potential", is it? Even if it were, the potential comes with the job title, so it's not something he can lay claim to.
> "Take a moment to think about how powerful this guy really is."
I did, really. I still can't think of a reason he won.
P.S. I don't think our religion is under discussion here, but FWIW I'm Hindu.
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> "This pope however is so transformational he could seriously do a lot to bring peace to the world"
Could, maybe. But what has he achieved in 2013?
> "Potential wise, this guy trumps Snowden on every level."
But the award isn't for "potential", is it? Even if it were, the potential comes with the job title, so it's not something he can lay claim to.
> "Take a moment to think about how powerful this guy really is."
I did, really. I still can't think of a reason he won.
P.S. I don't think our religion is under discussion here, but FWIW I'm Hindu.