Monthly Archives: March 2011

Volcano Eruption in Japan

It just doesn’t end … A volcano in southwestern Japan erupted Sunday after nearly two weeks of relative silence, sending ash and rocks up to four kilometres (two and a half miles) into the air, a local official says. It … Continue reading

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American Renegades

From A Renegade History of the United States by Thaddeus Russell, who was recently interviewed by Reason.com. But what the Founding Fathers called corruption, depravity, venality, and vice, many of us would call freedom. During the War of Independence, deference … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews, History, Morality, Quotes | 3 Comments

Bradley Manning’s Inhumane Imprisonment

Bradley Manning’s imprisonment does not seem humane to me: Let’s review Manning’s detention over the last nine straight months: 23-hour/day solitary confinement; barred even from exercising in his cell; one hour total outside his cell per day where he’s allowed … Continue reading

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Two Views of Science

Found at Exploring our Matrix. Originally from The Digital Immigrant.

Posted in Humor, Pictures, Science | 8 Comments

Governor Walker's God

Governor Walker believes he’s following God’s orders: In a talk to the Christian Businessmen’s Committee in Madison on November 13, 2009, Walker, who was raised by a Baptist preacher, spoke about his personal relationship with God, his “walk to Christ,” … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, Fundamentalism, God | 9 Comments

LaHaye on the Tsunami

Tim LaHaye: Tim LaHaye, the best-selling author of the “Left Behind” series of Bible prophecy novels, was one of many visiting the island of Maui who had to be evacuated to upper floors of the Marriott Hotel today. He said … Continue reading

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Apocalyptic Calculus

Here’s a letter to the editor of the Herald Argus, in which a follower of Harold Camping briefly lays out the case that May 21, 2011 will be the day of the rapture. I’ve cut out the proof-texting to focus … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Christianity, Oh the Stupidity! | 34 Comments

Sarah Palin: The Chosen One

This moves a bit slow, but the payoff is at the 5:00 mark. Shorter: In greek, the word “palin” translates to “again” *dramatic piano chord* and this means … uh … got me, actually. I’m not sure she knows either. … Continue reading

Posted in Christianity, Politics, Videos, Weird | 21 Comments

The Dinosaur Song

Here’s proof that a really bad argument doesn’t gain anything from being set to upbeat music. (via)

Posted in Evolution, Oh the Stupidity!, Videos | 20 Comments

Ultimate Pastor Fight

Here’s another one that’s gone viral. A mash-up of a Pentecostal pastor “slaying in the spirit” and some classic ’90s video game sounds. Flawless Victory. (via)

Posted in Humor, Videos, Weird | 21 Comments