Fred Phelps is one of my home state of Kansas’s more noxious exports.  But he had no idea what he would encounter when he brought his traveling freak show to San Francisco…  Laughing Squid reports. I really really really hope this catches on.  It has all sorts of wonderful possibilities. Thanks Laurie – 

In a comment on my “Spiritual Warrior” post Rombald suggested I was too concerned about the longevity of America’s religious liberty.  Here is my answer, because to do the issue credit took me beyond a simple reply. 

I was wondering how long the new Pagan site would last without incident given the number of Sauronic folks in Colorado identifying themselves as Christians. Apparently not long. I hope those responsible are prosecuted to the full extent possible and if cadets or military officers, given dishonorable discharges as betraying their oath of service.  Since…

UPDATE below New conservative folk hero James O’Keefe is turning out to have been a long time habitué of white supremacist gatherings and an associate of anti-Semites and racists according to a new report at Salon.  If so he is a perfect representative for a disturbingly big current within modern “conservatism.” O’Keefe’s racist behavior long…

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