... this is why it's so hard for me to vote Republican.There is supposed to be a separation of Church and State in this country, and the people who control the Republican Party would rather have it otherwise. They have no respect for the values on which this country was founded; they have no respect for anyone who isn't one of them ( Read more... )

Here's why I'm not rooting for the Colorado Rockies in this year's World Series. It's from June 2006, but the main characters remain with the team this year.

Particularly galling quotes:
"I don't want to offend anyone, but I think character-wise we're stronger than anyone in baseball. Christians, and what they've endured, are some of the strongest ( Read more... )

My idea of heaven:

A lawn chair. A frozen tropical drink with an umbrella in it. A seat in front of the Gates of Hell to see the looks of surprise on the faces of those who show up there.

I love me some schadenfreude.