"Judge"* Roy Moore: That same providential God has sustained America through two world wars, the Cold War and several other conflicts around the world. Through economic depressions, natural disasters, acts of terrorism and political strife, He has been our strength and stability. Only blocks away from where Washington gave that first Inaugural Address, terrorists brought down the Twin Towers of … Read More
For What It’s Worth, My IQ Is 149…
…which may explain certain things from my teen years: We think we may have found the answer in a study entitled “Smart Teens Don’t Have Sex (or Kiss Much Either).” It’s one of those studies that isn’t that surprising on the surface, but the devil’s always in the details, isn’t it? Here are some highlights: • Students with IQs above … Read More
Like You Need A Reason?
Researchers at the University of Texas surveyed people to find out why they had sex. The total number of reasons: 237, everything from “I wanted to feel closer to God” to “I was drunk.” The most cited reason: “I was attracted to the person.” Well, yeah. I would hope. Now, there are a lot of reasons to have sex, and … Read More
World’s Worst TV Interview
This trainwreck is difficult to watch: The interviewee, Holly Hunter, is fine. It’s the interviewer, Merry Miller, who seemingly can’t get it together. AWwwwkward. At the end, she tips viewers to the NBC website for more information. Problem is, she’s on ABC.
The Unauthorized “Christians United For Israel” Tour
Max Blumenthal has done it again. He attended a conference of the "Christians United for Israel" people, and brought his camera. What he saw was alarming. Watch it. Rapture Ready: The Unauthorized Christians United for Israel Tour from huffpost and Vimeo. There is, of course, nothing inherently wrong with anybody being pro-Israel. What makes me squirm about these people is … Read More
Debunking An Email
There’s an email circulating — maybe you’ve seen it — that is so replete with factual inaccuracies that it cannot withstand even the slightest scrutiny. Here it is, with my debunking: This is worth remembering, because it is true. It’s familiar territory, but those of you that graduated from school after the early 60’s were probably never taught this. Our … Read More
The Lesbian President
24, the hit show among the rightwing, is getting a woman president for the next season. That’s going to ruffle the neo-con feathers a bit. And she’s a lesbian. Okay, that character won’t be a lesbian, but the actress will be. The female president in the next season of 24 will be played by the esteemed Cherry Jones.
Abstinence Education Report Card
It’s a D: Experts worry nation’s on brink of teen sex surge WASHINGTON — The long decline in sexual activity among U.S. teenagers, hailed as one of the nation’s most important social and public health successes, appears to have stalled. After decreasing steadily and significantly for more than a decade, the percentage of teenagers having intercourse began to plateau in … Read More
You Can’t Stop The Beat
Opens today: Here’s a montage of the stage show (featuring the touring company cast that I saw):
Friday Bollywood
We need stuff like this in our culture:
Sex Scandal Du Jour
Today’s sex scandal comes from North Carolina. Will it involve a GOP politician? Or a Christian activist? How about …both?? Cabarrus County Commissioner Coy Privette was charged this morning with six counts of aiding and abetting prostitution. He was released from the Rowan County Jail on a written promise to appear, police said. Privette, a former N.C. State Representative and … Read More
Broadway Flashback
The original Broadway cast of You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, performing on the Ed Sullivan Show. Recognize anyone in the cast? The role of Charlie Brown is played by Gary Burghoff ("Radar" on M*A*S*H*). Some of you may also recognize Skip Hinnant (as "Snoopy") of the old TV show Electric Company (he played, among other things, "Fargo North, Decoder"), … Read More
Sex Education For Kindergarteners
Our national media is so bad. I mean, it is atrociously bad. Check out this ABC News headline: Sex Ed for Kindergarteners ‘Right Thing to Do,’ Says Obama The story begins: ABC News’ Teddy Davis and Lindsey Ellerson Report: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., told Planned Parenthood Tuesday that sex education for kindergarteners, as long as it is "age-appropriate," is "the … Read More
The Wizard Of Oz (1910)
Yup, the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz" with Judy Garland was actually a re-make of this 1910 silent film, which runs about 13 minutes. RELATED: You might also enjoy these excepts from a really bad 1971 Turkish version of "The Wizard Of Oz"
eBay Bargain
Like the waitress who got a $10,000 tip, it seems that other people (besides me) have all the luck. Another case in point: After a 16-year-old in Britain paid $190 for a PlayStation 2 on eBay, police say he received a box that contained the game console and bundles of euros worth more than $90,000. If I were that kid, … Read More