Life in the Banana Patch

A collection of thoughts and asides about life. And if I think of anything that needs to be mocked, it will show up here.

"If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way."
--Bertrand Russell

Friday, April 07, 2006

Let's see if I understand the state of things, here in Jesusistan. People are offended if Barbie's married friend Midge turns up pregnant at Wal-Mart. Jon Stewart can't sell his book in Wal-Mart because of the fake photo of the naked Supreme Court justices. 'Kay! Got the moral climate of Wal-Mart covered!

Except that they're selling Brokeback Mountain! Can't have a married, pregnant doll! But gay cowboys? Come on in folks!

I don't think I'll ever figure out the rules.