I see that Governor Rick Perry of Texas (where else?) has issued an official proclamation enjoining Texans to spend the next three days praying for rain. Careful what you pray for, Governor - you have nothing set aside for ark construction.
In Kyrgyzstan, a place rather like Texas, legislators have sacrificed seven sheep in hope of driving evil spirits from their parliament. If this gambit works, the place will be totally empty.
Pastor Terry Jones, a cretin of 17th century sensibilities recently held a celebratory Koran burning. In response, some 17th century cretins in the Middle East went on a killing rampage because the Pastor "insulted Islam".
Several politicians currently trolling for votes cheerfully wish folks, "Happy Easter Week". Say what? I seem to recall from my early unhappy encounters with things churchy that this week is called Holy Week and is not regarded as a happy time - you know - crucifixions and things. I think that next week is called Easter Week and is usually considered a happy time. I am afraid that I cannot help you with where the rabbits and eggs fit in all of this. Ask your Preacher.
Another cretin, this one a Conservative candidate from the Canadian version of Texas let it be known that Planned Parenthood was not his favorite social organization because, among other things it assists poor women in dealing with unwanted pregnancies. When pressed, he expressed the view that silly women must be prevented from exercising the wrong-headed and un-Christian notion that what goes on in their uteri is any of their business. Harper and others told him to put a sock in it, not because they necessarily disagreed but because he exposed the thinking of the closeted and silenced conservative majority. And that thinking is a sure election loser.
Oh, well. I will play it safe and wish everyone a pleasant long weekend.
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