Sign of the anti-Christ. He’s a trickster.

Are these people for real? This must be some kind of joke, right? This is the very essence of pure evil. I believe in God, and I think George Bush and that God aren’t on speaking terms, let alone on the same ticket. Why do these morons insist that God is a Republican, and that the American flag is now a religious symbol? Further, that being an American means believing in the separation of church and state. Jesus, doesn’t this make you angry?

How absurd is it that Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts is denied partaking in communion (which in my church, isn’t up to the person serving to judge) but no one seems to think that the president who sends our troops into harms way for no good reason should have that right revoked? Why is it that the same people who condemn anyone who speaks ill of the President Bush as being un-American during war-time are the same people who had no problem ripping on President Clinton when we had peace keepers in the Balkans?

Folks, if you want to save your soul and avoid the fires of hell, you need to show the world you know the truth:

Oh, and for the record, you better believe that I own one; and this isn’t any joke, either.

I was pretty pissed, actually, when I wrote this. Two posts from friends help point out that self-righteousness is annoying, no matter who’s doing it.

Stacie: Good point. Maybe religion should just be off limits for both sides. While I like to believe we’ve enjoyed that in our country in the past century (most of it, anyway), I think that is at risk. The only difference I see in these products is that fact that the liberal t-shirt doesn’t claim that any leader is closer to God. However, it certainly implies that Jesus (and, by proxy, God) has come down on one side in the culture war. Really not a lot different than those I was beating up on, or the Taliban for that matter. Sorry about all that Hell-fire talk. I don’t really much go for believing in Hell, anyway. Speaking of that…

Kevin: That’s cool, too. I think religious tolerance has everything to do with the freedom to not choose religion, not just between Baptist or Methodist. Further, whatever belief you choose (or don’t choose, or whatever) shouldn’t have to imply a political choice.

So, about that shirt. Yes, I do have one and the first time I wore it around the house, my wife asked me "so you’re okay with the blasphemy, then?" I suppose I am. I guess today, I forgot the fact that even though I may believe in the message, there’s still some humor to be had with all of this. For now on, my self-righteousness will be directed toward only poking fun and not just being angry.

Why is it that when Tony Blair is re-elected with roughly 55% of the seats in parliament, the news reports his slim victory; versus Bush’s mandate with just 51% of the vote? The BBC reports Blair speaking humbly about governing during his third term:

The British people wanted to return a Labour government but with a reduced majority… We have got to listen to the people and respond wisely and sensibly.

Who knew that politicians could have that kind of humility, even if they’re faking it? The Washington Post also makes it sound like Blair took some beating, which I’m not denying. It’s just amazing to me the different spin here. I couldn’t believe that after three miserable debates, Bush was re-elected and the news reported the next day that Bush was practically chosen by God. Blair wins by have more seats in parliament (okay, not the same as a popular vote, but we’ve got to start somewhere) and the news leads one to believe that he’s been castrated.