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American Idol: And Then There Were 8

April 1, 2009 in Pop Culture with 0 Comments

As predicted here, Megan Joy is the next American Idol contestant going home. Finally.

Here’ s a weird Idol stat for you: That’s three parents in a row to get bounced by America (Beware Lil Rounds). Apparently you don’t want your pop stars to achieve superstar status if they have children. No worries, Megan was all too happy to go.

A couple of other observations.

The lip synching has to stop. The group performances used to be halfway decent. Now they’re just terrible, painful to watch.
Lady GaGa, who performed her fluke hit Poker Face, should never be on my television again. She will be completely irrelevant in three years, and the only memories of her will be mock laughter like .

The bottom line is that it’s all about blind piano player Scott MacIntyre. I still don’t think he will pull it out, but just maybe…

Here’s the updated list of how the final 8 stack up. Continue Reading…

A Case For Advancing Religion

April 1, 2009 in Education, Politics, Religion with 3 Comments

Do you think it is illegal in America to display a cross in a cemetery? You might be surprised to find out that the Supreme Court has gone rounds over this issue, and another battle is slated for this summer.

The case of interest is Salazer v. Buono. Since 1934, a cross has been displayed on top of Sunrise Rock at the Mojave National Preserve as a monument to World War I soldiers. Former preserve employee Frank Buono, a vampiric Roman Catholic who apparently hates crosses, is suing to have it removed. The ACLU is leading his charge.

The problem, these plaintiffs claim, is that this 8 foot cross is intended to “advance religion.”

Yes, I’m sure millions will turn to the violence of Christianity because of a funeral marker no one would ever know about if not for this case.

Over the past few years, Congress has moved to protect the memorial by eventually making Sunrise Rock private property. Now Buono has extended the suit to outlaw congressional moves to protect religious symbols. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit is once again on the anti-religion side of the issue. Continue Reading…