Quote of the Day

The truth is that Christian theology, like every other theology, is not only opposed to the scientific spirit; it is also opposed to all other attempts at rational thinking. Not by accident does Genesis 3 make the father of knowledge a serpent -- slimy, sneaking and abominable. Since the earliest days the church as an organization has thrown itself violently against every effort to liberate the body and mind of man. It has been, at all times and everywhere, the habitual and incorrigible defender of bad governments, bad laws, bad social theories, bad institutions. It was, for centuries, an apologist for slavery, as it was the apologist for the divine right of kings.
-- H.L. Mencken

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So far as I can remember, there is not one word in the Gospels in praise of intelligence.
-- Bertrand Russell

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Sen. Danforth: There is nothing on the face of the album which would notify you if the record has pornographics material or material glorifying violence?
Tipper Gore: No, there is nothing that would suggest that to me.
Frank Zappa: I would say that a buzz saw blade between the guy's legs on the album cover is good indication that it's not for little Johnny.
-- The Senate Commerce Committee hearing on rock lyrics, from The Village Voice, 6 Oct 1985

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When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.
-- Emo Philips

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I hate people who love me. And they hate me.
-- Bender Unit 22

Week in Review

-	Friday Random Ten
-	New science materials for Kansas classrooms
-	This is only a test…
-	90,000
-	More Incompetent Boobery
-	Camelot Group Company
-	DOE Polygraph Program: Counter Intelligence Taken Literally
-	Friday Random Ten
-	SWISS-LOTTO
-	Reading: _The Children of Hurin_

Quote of the Day

Even though I was their captive, the Indians allowed me quite a bit of freedom. I could walk freely, make my own meals, and even hurl large rocks at their heads. It was only later that I discovered that they were not Indians at all but only dirty-clothes hampers.
-- Jack Handey

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Bad facts make bad laws.
-- Frank Zappa

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First secure an independent income, then practice virtue.
-- Lenny Bruce

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Someday, Weederman, we'll look back on all this and laugh... It will probably be one of those deep, eerie ones that slowly builds to a blood-curdling maniacal scream... but still it will be a laugh.
-- Mister Boffo