If there were no religious fanatics in the world we would all live happier lives.  Just think of it. Radical Islam fundamentalists have polluted the world with terrorism and the most unholy of regimes like in Iran where they threaten to destroy other countries with nuclear weapons. The Catholic Church tolerates child abuse and seeks to intrude on the rights of non-believers with archaic dogma. Need I mention the Inquisition where people were burned at the stake?  Fundamentalist Jews oppress and degrade women.  I could go on and on but I think you get the point. I guess the fact that so many people are religious is the hope that there is an afterlife which of course is open to lots of doubt.  I'm all for making things better on this planet and that would happen if religious fanatics got lost.  

Well it seems that the Catholic Church is very upset at the Obama Administration because of it's insistence that Catholic institutions offer contraceptive coverage in their health care plans.  Right wing nut cases are yelling about this being part of Obama's war on religion. Again the Catholic Church finds itself in the forefront of hypocrisy.  First there is no "war" on religion.  This is just a fantasy of Fox News and other idiots.  While Catholic teachings only permit  abstinence or "rhythm" for both control it's widely known that the vast majority of Catholics practice other means of birth control. Remember when the Church even opposed the use of condoms for a means of preventing the spread of AIDS?  Perhaps the Church should spend more time investigating the molestation of children rather than using bogus issues to pollute the political environment.  Of course if they want to get politically involved they should also lose their tax exempt status.  Imagine how taxing the Catholic Church would help in reducing the deficit.

We all have been having a good time watching and commenting on our national political show.  Meanwhile a huge storm is brewing off shore that could prove the undoing of us all.  Iran is reportedly close to producing a nuclear weapon and this does not sit well with Israel.. As the linked article from the Washington Post outlines Israel is close to launching a military strike against Iran.  Once that happens the US becomes involved.  Folks this one is dangerous so enjoy the Super Bowl this weekend.  

To tell the truth I am not surprised that Willard Romney is not concerned about the very poor.  I often find that those with two loaves of bread under each arm don't give a crap about the plight of those who go without.  Particularly for the children.  Of course, Romney also enjoys firing people and drives to Canada with the family pooch tied to the roof of his dork mobile.  This is truly a horrible man. When I heard of his "poor" comment yesterday I immediately thought of the scene from Dickens' Christmas Carol where Ebenezer Scrooge is approached by men seeking aid for the poor.  Of course Scrooge refuses to give citing the " social safety net" of the times like the work houses.  At any time in the health care debate I fully expect Romney to declare that the sick should die so health costs can be reduced.  Accordingly, from this point on when I refer to Romney he shall be called Ebenezer.  What a creep!!

Last night's Florida primary settled things.  Willard Romney will be the Republican nominee for president.  How utterly delicious.  After beating their chests like cavemen conservatives for the past two years the Republicans will put forth a guy that we all know is not a conservative.  Just look at the record and one can see that at  times Romney acted and voted very much like a Massachusetts liberal.  Serves Eric Cantor right!!!

 Romney is destined to be a footnote to history.  Obama will destroy him and I hope he does a good job.  There is something about Romney that disturbs me greatly and just can't put my finger on it. All I know is that I want someone in the White House who makes secular based decisions and not ones colored by personal religious beliefs.  On another note I was happy to see Newt Gingrich get his fat ass kicked in Florida.  He hit a new low when he accused Romney of denying Jewish seniors kosher meals.  The linked Milbank story on Newt is a must read.