Who's Civilized?

This morning's photos remind that, if this is considered "justice," we've still got a hell of long way to go as a species.

A Camel Through A Needle's Eye

A Camel Through A Needle's Eye
Current mood: amused

Here's a press release from Franklin Graham, son of the Reverend Billy, regarding the memorial he will be building for his father. I swear I did not make this up.

"[V]isitors will pass through a 40-foot-high glass entry cut in the shape of a cross and be greeted by a mechanical talking cow. They will follow a path of straw through rooms full of multimedia exhibits. At the end of the tour, they will be pointed toward a stone walk, also in the shape of a cross, that leads to a garden where the bodies of Billy and Ruth Graham could lie. Throughout the tour, there will be several opportunities for people to put their names on a mailing list."

I'm sure that this is all part of "God's Plan." Because, you know, the bible's all about self-gratification and the accumulation of massive wealth. Not to mention that part in Leviticus about mechanical talking cows.

Jeez. Sure glad I'm not part of Corporate Christianity anymore. It sure is awfully funny to observe from the outside, though.

Currently listening :
Light & Magic
By Ladytron
Release date: 20 July, 2004

Little Johnnie

Little Johnnie
Current mood: listless

George Bush goes to a primary school to talk to the kids. After his talk he
offers question time.

One little boy puts up his hand and George asks him his name.
"Stanley," responds the little boy. "And what is your question, Stanley?"

"I have 4 questions: First, why did the USA invade Iraq without the support
of the UN?

Second, why are you President when Al Gore got more votes?

Third, whatever happened to Osama Bin Laden?"

Fourth, why are we so worried about gay marriage when 1/3 of all Americans
don't have health insurance? "

Just then, the bell rings for recess. George Bush informs the kiddies that
they will continue after recess.

When they resume George says, "OK, where were we? Oh, that's right,
question time. Who has a question?"

Another little boy puts up his hand. George points him out and asks him his
name. "Little Johnnie" he responds. "And what is your question, Little
Johnnie?"

"Actually Sir, I have 6 questions:

First, why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?

Second, why are you President when Al Gore got more votes?

Third, whatever happened to Osama Bin Laden?

Fourth, why are we so worried about gay marriage when 1/3 of all Americans
don't have health insurance?

Fifth, why did the recess bell go off 20 minutes early?

And sixth, what the hell happened to Stanley?"

Currently listening :
Fuzzy Warbles Collector's Album
By Andy Partridge
Release date: 07 November, 2006