Considering that the Theory of Gravity has larger unexplained gaps than the Theory of Evolution, we do our children a disservice by only teaching in our science classes that the Earth "orbits" the Sun.

That the almighty sun god Ra drags the sun across the sky each day should be given an equal platform for consideration, until such time as all of the Theory of Gravity's unknowns can be thoroughly explained.

Considering the "Intelligent Design" lawsuits that are springing up around the country, it only makes sense that now's the time for an "Intelligent Sunshine" lawsuit as well.  Our country is clearly ready to be rid of the oppressive yoke of scientific thought.

All jokes aside, what would it take to make a lawsuit like this happen?  Surely an "Intelligent Sunshine" lawsuit would snap the courts and public opinion out of this anti-science stupor...

At the heart of the current Roberts discussion is our "right to privacy".  Roberts, Bork, and many like minded conservatives have justified their positions by stating that while everyone assumes we have a "right to privacy", it simply is not written anywhere in the constitution and has no business influencing rulings.

So here's a thought.  The Democratic Party should push for a constitutional amendment clearly stating our "right to privacy".  Now there's an idea worth touching the constitution for!

Even if the push is unsuccessful, it will not only force Republicans to reap the political benefits of coming out on the WRONG side of personal privacy, especially considering that even the staunchest conservatives are pro-privacy on a range of issues, it will help define in the public's mind exactly where Democrats stand.

And if the amendment is passed, then not only will it strongly bolster Democratic positions on a range of issues including abortion, it will also prove vital in the coming century as a host of new privacy-related issues come to the forefront.

Seems like a win-win for us any way you look at it!

I read a blog entry the other day that is possibly the best and most comprehensive liberal rant I've ever read... it's really long, and maybe goes a little over the top here and there, but if you're a left-leaning person reading it feels like beating Tucker Carlson senseless with a sponge bat. The rant's conclusion, though, is that the Democratic "blue states" should secede from the Republican "red states" and just leave them to wallow in their own misery. Sure, it sounds like just what the doctor ordered, but this is actually a huge problem for us.

Considering how much the mainstream media is playing the concept of "red state" American values versus "blue state" American values, I can definitely see how the idea of just getting a divorce seems like the natural conclusion for the totally frustrated.  Hell, I've joked about it myself. But don't you see?  It isn't "red states" that are the problem, it's the fact that we've been played into believing that there are "red states" that is the problem.

How to control national discourse and win elections, courtesy of the Republican National Committee:

1. Get really good at framing the debate. Pretty soon even your enemies will be saying "tax relief", "War On Terror", and "red state". Hell, with a little practice you can probably even get them to believe "liberal" is a 4-letter word!

2. Have your billionaire friends construct a conservative media infrastructure. You'll definitely need at least one 24-hour news network, plenty of talk radio nut-cases, and an army of pundits to shower your message to the "balanced" news networks.

3. Use your new framing skills (see #1) to produce a daily talking points memo about whatever issues you feel like emphasizing, and exactly how you want them discussed. Make sure all your little helpers (see #2) get the memo and stick to it.