DU, I thought of including the Anna Anderson story, but it seemed to me that she was a con artist (if a single-minded and grand one), not a true believer. Of course, I could be wrong. There are other, apparently sincere Romanov claimants who do not have Don Bluth musicals about them, but also not so much linkable. posted by Countess Elena at 6:52 PM on September 15, 2008
I like this sort of thing too, but does Pope Michael belong in this group? The Lindbergh and Bourbon claims are about genealogy and therefore at least theoretically provable, while the Vatican in Exile and similar groups are about who God thinks is really Pope, something seemingly unprovable. posted by gubo at 7:01 PM on September 15, 2008 [1 favorite]
For those of us in Kansas who are rational (and, sadly, we're a minority here), Pope Michael provides a harmless and entertaining diversion from the fundie protestants. posted by amyms at 7:14 PM on September 15, 2008
gubowrites"The Lindbergh and Bourbon claims are about genealogy and therefore at least theoretically provable, while the Vatican in Exile and similar groups are about who God thinks is really Pope, something seemingly unprovable."
In the case of the Vicar of Christ, there's also a "provenance" that can be followed, apostolic succession from Saint Peter. It would be interesting to know which three bishops consecrated him bishop, and which Bishops consecrated them, and by what method he was elected "Pope Michael". posted by orthogonality at 7:24 PM on September 15, 2008
I think in Pope Michael's case, he might be a little loony, or at least running a scam for... $10 for the book plus general donations. To his credit, the ad was pretty well buried and the stuff documenting the previous pope's heresies was written with some semblance of journalistic integrity.
And well, his Novena prayers seemed pretty genuine, i'm split on just whether this guy is for real or not now. Actual motivation would be nice to see in his case.
It might be nice to have a return to the old spiritualists of the late 19th century that went around telling people about their famous past-lives, if only to shake the apathy away -- "i was so great before, maybe i can be great again" etc. posted by phylum sinter at 7:38 PM on September 15, 2008
I'm the Queen of England.
Elizabeth II stole my throne before I was born, the bitch.
I have proof somewhere around here. posted by sandraregina at 7:48 PM on September 15, 2008
Ok, so I got bored with Micheal's websites. Did anyone find out just what heresy he accuses several recent popes of? Is he just upset because the mass is in the vernacular? posted by Cranberry at 10:34 PM on September 15, 2008
Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song,
A medley of extemporanea;
And love is a thing that can never go wrong,
And I am Marie of Roumania. posted by Halloween Jack at 10:48 PM on September 15, 2008 [1 favorite]
I am His Excellency President for Life Field Marshal Al Hadji Dr. Idi Amin, VC, DSO, MC, King of Scotland Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Sea and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular. posted by Kiwi at 6:07 AM on September 16, 2008
I am a man of wealth and taste posted by banshee at 4:28 PM on September 16, 2008
I am super impressed by that West Wing clip--I guess I do need to watch that show, after all. And thank you, termite--that opening line was sampled in... what, a Thrill Kill Kult song? I have always wondered where it came from! posted by Squid Voltaire at 11:06 AM on September 17, 2008
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