Monthly Archives: September 2020

Ginsburg and late-term appointments

My first thought upon learning of the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was probably like many others’: Damn, that sumbidg gets another appointment! Conversation immediately turned to the late point in Trump’s term, and Mitch McConnell’s refusal to hold … Continue reading

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Rebranding the SBC

W-a-a-a-y back in 2011, the Southern Baptist Convention confronted the fact that it has a branding problem. Thanks to Calvinist fundies like Albert Mohler, Boss Hogg-types like Richard Land, and opportunistic sexual predators like … well, on and on, it … Continue reading

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Endorsement of the day

Scientific American has never endorsed a presidential candidate in its 175-year history. This year we are compelled to do so. We do not do this lightly. The evidence and the science show that Donald Trump has badly damaged the U.S. … Continue reading

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Dismal theology-related tweet of the day

The more a man shall lift himself up, the further he shall go from God. — John Calvin (@JohnCalvinDaily) January 2, 2018 Remember: Y’all are no damn good, and you are even more no damn good if you get any … Continue reading

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Quote for the day

Mencken, thy hour has come. Charlie Sykes, The Bulwark

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