It's a damn bunny!

This is getting out of hand.

Is there hope yet?

Just a quick post offering dear readers the chance to peruse some wickedly spot-on thought- Michael Coren's views on the Da Vinci Code nonsense (the film of which he once termed as "excreble") and His Excellency, Bishop Fred Henry, on how far Canada has fallen when we fear the Name of God- and how it could be changing.

"When they came for me, no one spoke up."

Yes, I realise the title is cliched but necessary.

Abdul Rahman, an Afghan who converted to Christianity, is now in danger of being executed because of his conversion. None of this should be surprising seeing as things like this and this happen on a continual basis in countries where Sharia law and the gun go hand-in-hand. I'm actually surprised this story is getting the buzz that it is. My biggest question is why none of this has an effect on a public so willingly blind to the dangers of an allegedly peaceful and rational religion. The September 11th attacks. The adulterous Nigerian woman threatened with death. The Danish cartoon controversy. The daily murder going on Iraq. The list could go on. Do people base their opinions on the Koran (or Bible, or Talmud, or Vedic texts) they've never read? Is it Western guilt or angst? What? Is anyone out there going to say what they should be thinking, i.e., none of this should be happening?

I hope so.

This Is Why Cousins Shouldn't Marry

This ad has no place on Canadian airwaves.

Why?

According to Australian tourism minister, Fran Bailey, the half-full glass of alcohol was "unacceptable".

Since bloody when? When has beer ever been a problem in Canada? When has the depiction of beer- or practically anything else- been a problem in Canada? This is from a country whose jingoism is dependant on god-awful Molson commericals.

The controversy over this ad (the problematic ad was barred in Great Britain for other reasons) has proved fortuitous for the tourism ministry whose website experienced an online traffic jam, maybe even a tourism windfall for Australia.

It's not like Canada can't use a windfall.

Saint Patrick's Day- Things You Might Hear

It's possible to hear these things (add your own if you feel it necessary):

"Happy St. Patrick's Day- bring it on!"

"Today is the Day of the Potato Eater!"

"Who stole my beer?"

"You know what would be good before I operate? Beer!" (just joking!)

"Oh, I couldn't possibly fit in any more cabbage."

Include your own.

Saint Patrick's Day

'Men's hearts of old were drops of flame
That from the saffron morning came,
Or drops of silver joy that fell
Out of the moon's pale twisted shell;
But now hearts cry that hearts are slaves,
And toss and turn in narrow caves;
But here there is nor law nor rule,
Nor have hands held a weary tool;
And here there is nor Change nor Death,
But only kind and merry breath,
For joy is God and God is joy.'

"The Wanderings of Oisin", William Butler Yeats

A Kinder, Gentler Post

With all this ranting and cultivating of rage gardens, I'd like to try something different. I give you... a Jindo puppy. Let us all bask in the glow of his cuteness (sigh).

Two Posts For the Price of One: The Oscars- Either This Award Show Goes, or I Do!

Is anyone tired of sitting through four hours of self-congratulatory pig crap? I know I am. The Oscars pimp their own brand of movies and slap the liberal flavour-of-the-month on the back, not recognise excellence. If that ever does happen, it's a fluke.

And speeches, my God! Shut up, George Clooney! The Oscar voters had daring to do what? Make sure another Batman is never made? Maybe we should thank the Academy for that. And can't anyone just say 'thank you' and sit down?

But the real victim here is Jon Stewart. When that man can't bring the funny because the Oscar show writers are hacks and egos get in the way, no one wins.

Two Posts For the Price of One: Is Anyone Bothered By This?

Is anyone bothered by this?

Is there no parent out there who is even remotely concerned that a special-interest group- any special-interest group- has contact with their children without their knowledge or consent? Is there anyone out there annoyed at this particular special-interest group?

I wouldn't care what special-interest group was out there, even an anti-smoking one, talking to my children. If I don't know about it and certainly if I didn't approve of it, I would hopping mad if they even looked at my kids, let alone tried to inundate them with a particular brand of rhetoric. If you are not the parent, butt out.

Parents have to be especially vigilant and not let others raise their children for them.

With regards to the special-interest group in question- what? Worried that the opposite is taking effect? Boo-hoo.

Lent: Jesus in the Desert

And He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild beasts, and the angels were ministering to Him.

(Mark 1:13)