Blurring an important distinction

an article in the on-line edition of the Atlantic Monthly (linked by InstaPundit.Com) concludes with this wild claim: “the big ‘problem cult’ of the twenty-first century will be Christianity.” When will these idiots learn?

an article in the on-line edition of the Atlantic Monthly (linked by InstaPundit.Com) concludes with this wild claim: “the big ‘problem cult’ of the twenty-first century will be Christianity.”

When will these idiots learn?
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Krashing Korean Kamikazes

— Here’s a humble prediction: in the Olympic short-track speedskating competition tonight, one or more Korean skaters will crash, taking one or more American skaters down with him. Kim Dong-sung will not be the Krashing Korean Kamikaze;

— Here’s a humble prediction: in the Olympic short-track speedskating competition tonight, one or more Korean skaters will crash, taking one or more American skaters down with him. Kim Dong-sung will not be the Krashing Korean Kamikaze;
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Cult of $cientology in trouble in France

— Mr. Green links to this story on French efforts to ban a coercive cult: French court asked to ban Paris $cientology church. The French prosecutor pleads: “The methods of $cientology, its deceitful promises of results which call for large donations of money, amount to a form of mental manipulation,” Forey told the court. “The … Continue reading “Cult of $cientology in trouble in France”

— Mr. Green links to this story on French efforts to ban a coercive cult: French court asked to ban Paris $cientology church. The French prosecutor pleads:

“The methods of $cientology, its deceitful promises of results which call for large donations of money, amount to a form of mental manipulation,” Forey told the court. “The aim of this organisation is purely commercial.”

I’m with the Froggies on this one,
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The legacy of Gandhi

— Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

— Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the
time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his
feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather
frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath.
This made him a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by
halitosis.

Slobbo petition

— Celebrity blogger Matt Welch suggested that it might be fun to Google some the “1,355 jackasses across the globe” who signed the “Free Slobbo Milosovic” petition. Here’s my contribution: no. 1353, Illarion Bykov, Web Designer, USA. This luminary has penned a number of articles asserting that the events of 9/11 were the caused by … Continue reading “Slobbo petition”

— Celebrity blogger Matt Welch suggested that it might be fun to Google some the “1,355 jackasses across the globe” who signed the “Free Slobbo Milosovic” petition. Here’s my contribution: no. 1353, Illarion Bykov, Web Designer, USA. This luminary has penned a number of articles asserting that the events of 9/11 were the caused by a conspiracy of Bush, Myers, and Rumsfeld. See: Guilty for 9-11: Bush, Rumsfeld, Myers.
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Help wanted: copy editor

— send application to Beavis, c/o Associated Press. The Nando Times: No gold for Kwan, as Hughes steals the show: “Slutskaya had a wide opening, and she skated better than Kwan. But she was conservative, not bothering with any triple-triple combinations that have become her trademark. And she had a sloppy landing on a triple … Continue reading “Help wanted: copy editor”

— send application to Beavis, c/o Associated Press. The Nando Times: No gold for Kwan, as Hughes steals the show:

“Slutskaya had a wide opening, and she skated better than Kwan. But she was conservative, not bothering with any triple-triple combinations that have become her trademark. And she had a sloppy landing on a triple flip.”

Fun facts about Curling

Guardian Unlimited Sport | Olympics | Clean sweep: the wacky world of curling ? Although the stones do curl, the term “curling” is derived from the old verb curr (grumble) because of the noise the stones make on the ice. ? The Canadian film Men With Brooms, about a local curling team, is due to … Continue reading “Fun facts about Curling”

Guardian Unlimited Sport | Olympics | Clean sweep: the wacky world of curling

? Although the stones do curl, the term “curling” is derived from the old verb curr (grumble) because of the noise the stones make on the ice.

? The Canadian film Men With Brooms, about a local curling team, is due to be released in Canada next month. Starring Naked Gun actor Leslie Nielsen as a small-town team skip, it has been described as “Rocky on ice”.

? A curling rink in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was used as a temporary morgue for bodies recovered from the Titanic disaster.

Banning South Korea

from the Olympics may be an idea whose time has come. While most of the Olympic whining attention has focussed on Russia’s threatened hissy-fit, Korean criminal acts have gone largely unnoticed. This is all I could find on them (AP)

from the Olympics may be an idea whose time has come. While most of the Olympic whining attention has focussed on Russia’s threatened hissy-fit, Korean criminal acts have gone largely unnoticed. This is all I could find on them (AP)
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Vodka Pundit on perspective

— VodkaPundit – Chill Before Serving UPDATE: Putting politics in its proper place. Post victory, pre-medal ceremony interview with Sarah: Interviewer: “Who was that on the cell phone?” Sarah: “Someone just handed it to me, I think it was a Congressman or something.” Make that a double.

VodkaPundit – Chill Before Serving

UPDATE: Putting politics in its proper place. Post victory, pre-medal ceremony interview with Sarah:
Interviewer: “Who was that on the cell phone?”
Sarah: “Someone just handed it to me, I think it was a Congressman or something.”

Make that a double.