Naturally, social conservatives are upset about the Vermont Legislature’s action this morning, implementing (by democratic means) same-sex marriage in that state. While I can’t say I think their legal tactics are wise or well-considered, one such group, Liberty Counsel, can… Continue Reading
I’ll take a chance with copyright and quote the first line of the article in full: “Vermont has become the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and the first to do so with a legislature’s vote.” The video is… Continue Reading
Poe’s Law (internet version) is: “Without a winking smiley or other blatant display of humor, it is impossible to create a parody of Fundamentalism that SOMEONE won’t mistake for the real thing.” In other words, if you parody an extreme… Continue Reading
I’ve written before, on many occasions, that there are only two kinds of prejudice that seem widely socially acceptable anymore in the United States — that directed against gay people, and that directed against atheists. Both sorts of prejudice take… Continue Reading
Now, Newt Gingrich has to get the nod for coolest line of the week, when he urged President Obama to attempt to prevent the North Koreans from launching their ill-concealed ICBM test very early this morning with our SDI program… Continue Reading
On the list of paradisical locations in California is San Diego and its environs. The Wife and I took an overnight trip down there yesterday to go to my friend’s wedding. As it turns out, the wedding was a pretty… Continue Reading
Give credit where it’s due, liberals. With right-wing kool-aid drinkers in a tizzy over Barack Obama’s formal bow to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, I congratulate right-wing website Little Green Footballs for having the courage to state to its audience… Continue Reading
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you,… Continue Reading
You turn into a skid. You put out a fire in your mouth by putting it deeper in your mouth. These things are counter-intuitive. But they work. On the other hand, you slow down when you’re speeding at a concrete… Continue Reading
The answer — conservative, evangelical Christians, particularly ones who are young and uneducated. Of course, these are likely the same people who think that Catholics are also not Christians. So take that for what it’s worth. Point is, it doesn’t… Continue Reading