Monthly Archives: August 2009

Kentucky’s god in homeland security law unconstitutional

The Kentucky state law requiring the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to stress “dependence on Almighty God as being vital to the security of the commonwealth” has been struck down as unconstitutional:
“Even assuming that most of this nation’s citizens have historically depended upon God by choice for their protection, this does not give the General [...]

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Who knew? Brad Pitt really “gets” it

The Perplexed Observer last week linked to two YouTube clips of Brad Pitt appearing on Bill Maher’s Real Time.  I just got the chance to view the clips and must say I’m completely impressed.  Brad Pitt truly “gets” it.  In response to Maher’s question “What is it about religion you don’t like?”, Pitt succinctly stated:
You [...]

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Better to rely on prudence

Chalkboard Manifesto for 8/17/2009.
Well said.

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President Obama besieged for reversing Reagan gun control

Here’s one from the you can’t please them all files: President Obama was besieged today at Yellowstone for allowing firearms into National Parks.  The President in May signed into law a provision that reversed Reagan administration gun control (yes, that’s right, Reagan gun control) rules which required that firearms in National Parks remain locked in [...]

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Guitar legend Les Paul dies at 94

The great Les Paul has died.  Rolling Stone’s Rock and Roll Daily:
One thing is for certain: Les Paul is responsible for changing the way rock & roll sounds and he will be greatly missed.

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