Monthly Archives: May 2005

Separation of church and state?

By | May 29, 2005

Apparently, some judges don’t take that whole separation of church and state to seriously: “A Wiccan activist and his ex-wife are challenging a court’s order that they must protect their 9-year-old son from what it calls their ‘non-mainstream religious beliefs and rituals.’ “The Indiana Civil Liberties Union has appealed the stipulation written into the couple’s… Read More »

American Family Association oppose condoms!

By | May 27, 2005

Well, okay, so the actual quote is: “‘We oppose condom ads because they promote promiscuity.’” But it isn’t that far of a stretch to assume that the AFA opposes condoms in general. After all, this is the group that furiously fights sexual education in schools and is dead-set against public funds being given to AIDS… Read More »

Why do Republicans hate the media?

By | May 27, 2005

This story is so bizarre, it’s almost incredible. On a recent episode of “Real Time With Bill Maher,” Bill Maher told the following joke: “‘More people joined the Michael Jackson fan club,’ Maher said. ‘We’ve done picked all the low-lying Lynndie England fruit, and now we need warm bodies.’” Which is kinda funny, and solidly… Read More »

Dobson alienating Republicans now?

By | May 27, 2005

Well, James Dobson once had the Republican party under his control. But we are starting to see the relationship deteriorate. Dobson cannot handle anyone daring to defy his will. Case in point: Dobson’s attack on Trent Lott, and Lott’s response: “‘James Dobson: Who does he think he is, questioning my conservative credentials? […] Some of… Read More »