The Independant: Catholics ordered to keep quiet over Virgin visions “The Pope has instructed the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, formerly the Holy Office of the Inquisition, to draw up a new handbook to help bishops snuff out an explosion of bogus heavenly apparitions.” And here’s my favorite part: “Benedict XVI plans... »
Archive for January, 2009
Debt begets debt begets debt begats, oh, you'll figure it out
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
Dear American People, Before you get too excited about President Obama’s Recovery plan, do you understand that the U.S. is really going into more debt to try, maybe, to dig out of the financial hole created by borrowing on top of borrowing? When will the borrowing end? When will we all stop getting drunk... »
Lord, save us from egotistical politicians
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Can you believe what Senate-wannbe Roland Burris said? Well, here are his words: “We are hoping and praying that they will not be able to deny what the Lord has ordained. I am not hesitating. I am now the junior Senator from the state of Illinois.” He thinks the Lord is sending him to... »
Countdown to Extinction
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
National Geographic: Countdown to extinction: Last one “In the United States as elsewhere, stopping the countdown to extinction means preserving healthy habitats—the aim of the celebrated and scorned Endangered Species Act.” “We have no way of guessing how long our own kind will survive, but one thing is certain. The better the chances of... »