Coffee, Cards, and a Goatee.
5.25.2006
So They Say I Haven't Posted In A While...
Yeah, well...maybe I haven't. What's it to you?
Life in general has been a bit tumultous these days (SAT words, yeah!), and to add to the confusion, I've been told this about my blog, divided into who told it to me:
G: Your blog needs to be updated more often.
Heather: Your blog is boring and no one wants to read it.
Alex: You have a blog?!?!? (In an incredulous, 'What a tool' kind of way)
Ed: Woof (Which I think translates to: 'Screw your blog, give me a steak')
The blog is the least of my worries people. If you readers out there can find me a job/internship, help me shed a few pounds, heal my torn ligament, find furniture for my new apartment, get my cell phone to work, etc., I'll promise you a blog that will blow your collective minds.
And if you're in need of some religious ridiculousness, read this article by William A. Donohue, printed in the NY Daily Times yesterday:
Steaming Bowl Of Righteous Bullshit
The title is my own. To comment on the whole article would be pointless and only raise my blood pressure. Anyone with half a brain can see that Donohue is a whiny, incompetant, self-righteous asshole. But if I had to pick one issue (and I dont, but I will), its that he attempts to say that Catholicism is the ONLY organization (religous or otherwise!) that is ridiculed or criticized. Anywhere. On Earth.
For example: "No other segment of society is continuously the target of vicious jokes by the likes of Penn Jillette or Bill Maher. No other segment of society is subjected to the obscene assaults like those 'South Park' delivers over and over again. And no other segment of society is routinely held up to derision on college campuses"
OH REALLY?!?
Now, I will admit, that on the subject of Penn, no other segment of society has had a small vignette played out in front of an audience wherein their deity, on the crucifix, was fellated by a midget in an angel costume. True. However, it was a private party, and Penn does have the right to freedom of speech. Had Donohue retorted by having a Penn look alike catching a bullet in his teeth while having anal sex with another famous atheist (Richard Dawkins or Michael Goudeau perhaps?), I'm sure Penn would have taken it in stride.
And regardless! "NO other segment of society..." is just a ridiculous statement. If anyone, ANYONE, can provide me with a single sector of society that has never been the target of a joke, or "held up to derision on college campuses", I will pay them every cent I have. Every last one. If that amount is not sufficient, I will become their indentured servant. It's in writing now.
Does he think the Catholics are innocent? Certainly they've had thier fun at other's expense's, eh? Has watching South Park ever killed anyone (with the exception of Issac Hayes, who may or may not be dead at this point)? Has Penn Jillette? What about Bill Maher? On the other hand, has not believing in a Catholic God ever killed anyo...oh wait.
Yes, this is ranting. Yes, it's unlike me. But I was in a pissy mood and this article was out on the kitchen table while I was posting, and I felt like venting a bit.
Next post will be happier. And less political.
Life in general has been a bit tumultous these days (SAT words, yeah!), and to add to the confusion, I've been told this about my blog, divided into who told it to me:
G: Your blog needs to be updated more often.
Heather: Your blog is boring and no one wants to read it.
Alex: You have a blog?!?!? (In an incredulous, 'What a tool' kind of way)
Ed: Woof (Which I think translates to: 'Screw your blog, give me a steak')
The blog is the least of my worries people. If you readers out there can find me a job/internship, help me shed a few pounds, heal my torn ligament, find furniture for my new apartment, get my cell phone to work, etc., I'll promise you a blog that will blow your collective minds.
And if you're in need of some religious ridiculousness, read this article by William A. Donohue, printed in the NY Daily Times yesterday:
Steaming Bowl Of Righteous Bullshit
The title is my own. To comment on the whole article would be pointless and only raise my blood pressure. Anyone with half a brain can see that Donohue is a whiny, incompetant, self-righteous asshole. But if I had to pick one issue (and I dont, but I will), its that he attempts to say that Catholicism is the ONLY organization (religous or otherwise!) that is ridiculed or criticized. Anywhere. On Earth.
For example: "No other segment of society is continuously the target of vicious jokes by the likes of Penn Jillette or Bill Maher. No other segment of society is subjected to the obscene assaults like those 'South Park' delivers over and over again. And no other segment of society is routinely held up to derision on college campuses"
OH REALLY?!?
Now, I will admit, that on the subject of Penn, no other segment of society has had a small vignette played out in front of an audience wherein their deity, on the crucifix, was fellated by a midget in an angel costume. True. However, it was a private party, and Penn does have the right to freedom of speech. Had Donohue retorted by having a Penn look alike catching a bullet in his teeth while having anal sex with another famous atheist (Richard Dawkins or Michael Goudeau perhaps?), I'm sure Penn would have taken it in stride.
And regardless! "NO other segment of society..." is just a ridiculous statement. If anyone, ANYONE, can provide me with a single sector of society that has never been the target of a joke, or "held up to derision on college campuses", I will pay them every cent I have. Every last one. If that amount is not sufficient, I will become their indentured servant. It's in writing now.
Does he think the Catholics are innocent? Certainly they've had thier fun at other's expense's, eh? Has watching South Park ever killed anyone (with the exception of Issac Hayes, who may or may not be dead at this point)? Has Penn Jillette? What about Bill Maher? On the other hand, has not believing in a Catholic God ever killed anyo...oh wait.
Yes, this is ranting. Yes, it's unlike me. But I was in a pissy mood and this article was out on the kitchen table while I was posting, and I felt like venting a bit.
Next post will be happier. And less political.
