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• https://www.sovereignman.com by Simon Black

Becoming sacristan was a pretty big responsibility, especially for a kid; Rodrigo was basically put in charge of the cathedral's books, records, and high-value assets. But this was no ordinary 14-year old boy.

Rodrigo was a member of the prominent Borgia family, which was something like the Clinton family of the 15th century. So, unsurprisingly, young Rodrigo quickly rose through the ranks of the church.

In 1455, when Rodrigo was 24 years old, his uncle Alonso became Pope Callixtus III. Almost immediately after, Rodrigo was appointed Bishop of Valenica, then Cardinal, then Vice-Chancellor of the entire Catholic Church.

He held that position for more than three decades, during which time he plundered his office for personal gain.

Rodrigo's corruption was so legendary, in fact, that his surname (Borgia) became synonymous in the Italian language for graft, nepotism, and moral degeneracy.

During his time as Vice Chancellor, he fathered seven illegitimate children with his many mistresses. He regularly organized and attended orgies, including some allegedly held at the Vatican.

He handed out offices to his corrupt family members, blackmailed his opponents, and even used the Papal Army to suppress his enemies.

What's more, everybody knew it. Rodrigo Borgia didn't even bother hiding transgressions… he was a known criminal.

But it didn't matter. He had acquired so much power that, when Pope Innocent VIII died exactly 530 years ago today on July 25, 1492, the College of Cardinals chose Rodrigo Borgia to be the new pope.

When news spread that the corrupt Rodrigo Borgia was the new pope, people were utterly disgusted.

This was a time when trust and confidence in the Catholic Church was rapidly eroding. Rodrigo Borgia (now known as Pope Alexander VI) was just one example of a larger problem within the church.

Church officials everywhere sold offices, stole money, and hypocritically violated the very commandments that they preached to their followers.

People knew it. They weren't stupid. They knew their 'leaders' were lying to them. The knew the rot and corruption ran deep.

Does any of this sound familiar?

Consider the extraordinary investment skills of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Oh sorry, I mean Pelosi's "husband", whose stock market returns make Warren Buffett look like a foolish amateur.

His latest blockbuster trade was to load up on the stock of chip producer Nvidia, right before Congress decided to vote on new legislation that will shower Nvidia with free government money.

Pelosi, of course, insists that she does not give any stock advice to her husband.


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