Monthly Archives: July 2006

Theocracy in Delaware

Posted on July 30, 2006 by arensb

The New York Times has an article about the Indian River School District case. Basically, the area is populated by religious bigots. Their entire argument seems to be “we’re all Christian. We’ve always been Christian. If you don’t like it, … Continue reading →

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Word O’ the Day

Posted on July 29, 2006 by arensb

Ultracrepidarianism: Giving opinions on matters outside of one’s knowledge. (HT Pinky and the Brain on DVD; checked at the OED.)

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Dr. Dino Learns the Joys of Staying at Home

Posted on July 28, 2006 by arensb

Back when Kent Hovind was arrested, the judge ordered his passport taken away: Hovind argued that he needs his passport to continue his evangelism work. He said “thousands and thousands” are waiting to hear him preach in South Africa next … Continue reading →

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Kent Hovind Speaks Out

Posted on July 25, 2006 by arensb

Nearly two weeks after Hovind’s arrest, there’s still nothing about it on drdino.com, but now Kent has posted an entry on his weblog.

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It’s A Fine, Fine Line Between Faith and Gullibility

Posted on July 24, 2006 by arensb

Dan Manassas, Th.D., writes to the author of All Things Human: The shameful persecution of Kent Hovind, one of God’s most upright and dedicated ministers, shows that it’s you Darwinist Marxists who really control the U.S. government. The founder of … Continue reading →

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Headline O’ the Day

Posted on July 22, 2006 by arensb

“Customer Subdues Robber With Applesauce”

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Civil Rights Progress

Posted on July 20, 2006 by arensb

In Alabama, Ralph Reed lost the Republican primary for lieutenant governor, mainly because of his association with Jack Abramoff. Meanwhile, Karla Drenner, who is openly gay, won the Democratic nomination. Suggested headline: “Alabama: Gays less despised than Jack Abramoff.”

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The Continuing Adventures of Clueless Kent

Posted on July 19, 2006 by arensb

Today’s Pensacola News Journal has an update on what’s happening with kent Hovind.

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Kent Hovind Pleads Douchebaggery

Posted on July 18, 2006 by arensb

The Pensacola News Journal reports that Kent Hovind was in court yesterday: Hovind’s attorney [said] his client did not want to enter a plea because he does not believe the United States, the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Attorney’s … Continue reading →

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South Dakota Republicans Are Superstitious Reactionaries

Posted on July 17, 2006 by arensb

The South Dakota GOP has a list of resolutions for 2006. It’s just a bunch of non-binding, chest-pounding, talking-point-centric rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb, but Resolution 16 caught my eye: WHEREAS, education on species origin is a vital aspect in the understanding … Continue reading →

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