Cuz nothing says ‘get up and dance’ like a cross-dressing gay heroin addict.

Comments Off»
Filed under:Afternoon Dance Party

*Disclaimer: Terabyte’s religious views do not necessarily represent those of FreedomandSh… ah, screw it.

The Church of England has finally acknowledged the slow decline of its own cultural influence earlier this week, by issuing an apology to Charles Darwin.

The apology, which has been written by the Rev Dr Malcolm Brown, the Church’s director of mission and public affairs, says that Christians, in their response to Darwin’s theory of natural selection, repeated the mistakes they made in doubting Galileo’s astronomy in the 17th century.

“The statement will read: Charles Darwin: 200 years from your birth, the Church of England owes you an apology for misunderstanding you and, by getting our first reaction wrong, encouraging others to misunderstand you still. We try to practise the old virtues of ‘faith seeking understanding’ and hope that makes some amends.”

This latest development in the endless war between science and religion, while significant, isn’t entirely surprising. True, it was previously unimaginable that a large, organized group of Jeebus-lovers would ever admit to Darwin that “You were right. We were wrong. Buds?” However, with a substantial nonreligious population segment, England ranks among the most secular countries in the world. It’s the birthplace of both prominent writer Christopher Hitchens, and Richard “Darwin’s Pitbull” Dawkins, two of the most renowned critics of religious belief. If any organized faith were going to be the first to take this plunge, it was damn-near certain to be those Anglicans.

Nonetheless, as a supporter of the 3 S’s (dammit, NOT shit, shower, and shave – although those are important, too – I mean science, skepticism, and secularism), I’m happy to hear that the other side is finally beginning to make some (symbolic) concessions.

Now, if only the Pope would come down off his “No Condoms For AIDS-Ravaged Africa” high horse, Catholicism could earn a few more respect points.

2 Comments»
Filed under:Freedom Meets Darwin, Jesus is Magic

Enjoy the weekend.

1 Comment»
Filed under:Afternoon Dance Party

Election news of the day: Sarah Palin action figures are now for sale.

The three dolls, which cost from $27.95-$29.95, feature Palin as an executive in a dark suit; as an action hero a la Lara Croft, in a trench coat, mini skirt and what looks like a gun strapped to her leg; and as a faux-Britney Spears school girl in a low-cut blouse, peekaboo red bra and a plaid mini skirt.

Is it just me, or has this election gone from merely “tiresome” to “downright absurd?” We were originally deciding between a young black guy from Harvard, and an old “straight-talking” white dude. In the last few weeks, however, the circus that is campaign politics has completely enchanted the country, to the point that we’re now voting between a resplendent rock star and an centerfold-worthy MILF.

Of course, many of us have thrown in the towel for 2008, recognizing that, as libertarians, no matter who wins, we lose. The only choices left for us are to either vote for Bob Barr, or spend election day at the bar (as I’ve been advocating since 2007). Bottoms up!

Still, I’ve got to admit that Sarah Palin in a peekabo red bra and schoolgirl costume would be a sight to see.

4 Comments»
Filed under:Consumerism Rulez, Pop! Goes the Culture, Mock the Vote

So, it’s possible that North Korea’s Napoleonic totalitarian egomaniac has had a stroke recently. As libertarians, we’re, of course, expected to abhor wars that bring about “regime change” and all that–can’t go around killing people just because you think they’re evil. I can get behind that (usually).

But that doesn’t mean I can’t revel a little in this guy dying or dead. So, as what I hope becomes a final farewell to that psychotic hedgehog of a world leader, I submit this musical number from those South Park guys, because I hope that bastard dies in pain all alone:

Of course, this could all just be a bunch of bullshit–as it is our State Department’s most bountiful product for home use and export abroad. But here’s hoping…

And speaking of dying bastards, hasn’t Fidel kicked it yet?

1 Comment»
Filed under:Freedom on Film, Profiles in Governance, Daily Rant

In light of the new unemployment figures and the impending arrival of Ms. Hanna, I thought I’d put up a song to put us all in a little better spirit.

Ain’t we lucky we got ‘em?

If you’re in the Atlantic region, be safe this weekend. (Unless, of course, you’re like this guy. Man, that just doesn’t get old.)

Comments Off»
Filed under:Freedom Meets Darwin, Afternoon Dance Party, The Homeland

For all you communists that will actually skip opening night of the NFL season, I suggest a drinking game to help you get through what promises to be a ::yawn:: barn-burner of a speech by Sen. John McCain this evening.

Everytime he says:

“Vietnam” — 1 drink
“Iraq” — 1 drink
“bi-partisan” — 2 drinks
“commander-in-chief” — 1 drink
“experience” — 1 drink
“terrorists” — 1 drink

After three minutes, call poison control because you’ll be on the verge of death from acute alcohol poisoning.

Enjoy.

1 Comment»
Filed under:Mock the Vote

Tonight makes me proud to be an American. We will see the results of months of determination; an open field of many whittled down to the chosen few who will slug it out in fierce competition; millions will be watching and give their rapt attention, sitting on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens…

What? Did you think I was talking about something else? Who in their right mind would watch anything else tonight?

1 Comment»
Filed under:Pop! Goes the Culture, Mock the Vote

But we think he may be on to something…

Old, Grizzled Third-Party Candidate May Steal Support From McCain

Via the Onion, of course.

Comments Off»
Filed under:Politics is Personal, Freedom on Film, Mock the Vote

Nothing says “freedom” like smuggling booze and evading cops in a Trans Am…hm. Maybe the rednecks are on to something? Anyway, in honor of the late Jerry Reed:

2 Comments»
Filed under:Freedom on Film, Pop! Goes the Culture