Most-annoying TV Personalities

Pat Sajak, Regis Philbin, Glen Beck, Chris Matthews, Martin Bashir, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Kathie Lee Gifford.

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Amazing Grace

The governor of Mississippi avowed that "by god's grace" no oil has yet breached the shores of his state. So does he assume that all those pelicans and turtles in Louisiana--not to mention the eleven workers from the stricken oil rig--died because of god's grace withheld? Does he seriously believe that god favors Mississippi over Louisiana? When the spill finally reaches Biloxi, I'm guessing--just a guess, mind you--that the governor will remain silent regarding the role of his god.

Zeitgeist

President Obama wasn't angry enough, now he's too angry. Already the mood is shifting from outrage over the assault unleashed by BP on our Gulf coast, to concern for the livelihoods of Louisiana oil-rig workers and British pensioners. Some are even demanding repeal of the newly-imposed moratorium on further offshore drilling. Self-interest rules!

High Stakes

We were assured that offshore drilling is safe. Now we're witnessing the cost of being wrong. Do we really want to risk also being wrong about nuclear power?

I now pronounce you...

If the defining purpose of "marriage" is procreation, then marriage (given the critical state of global overpopulation) must be considered anathema; if primarily a loving expression of commitment between consenting adults, then marriage per se, straight or gay, should be embraced as a societal value worth promoting and perpetuating.

Random Reflections

My friend is buoyed through her travails by the belief that her god walks at her side. Good. But I wish he would do a bit more of the heavy lifting.


PLEASE--stop bombarding us with all those horrific images of moribund seabirds mired in toxic petro-muck!


If Darwin was right, how come there are still so many stupid ugly people?

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Graves,

I recently watched "Anyone and Everyone" on PBS. I was extremely impressed by the depth of your humanity and the intensity of your unwavering love, respect and support for your gay child--even more admirable in the context of your own conservative religious and political backgrounds. The eloquence and passion of your advocacy must be compelling to any rational person willing and able to listen with an open mind. Your son is fortunate indeed to have such parents, and I feel fortunate to have met you both through this remarkable documentary.