Robertson Calls for Chavez Assassination

While I'm railing against arch-conservatives, here's a good one: Pat Robertson, that bastion of Christian morals, is suggesting that we get rid of Venezuala's president, Hugo Chavez, the, uh, old-fashioned way.

I'm no fan of Hugo Chavez (that's for sure), his administration or his policies, but to hear the founder of the Christian Coalition of America make these remarks is downright weird.

Yes, I am smirking inside.

Anyway, I'll let the article do the talking. (Boy am I being nice here.)

Frist Backs 'Intelligent Design' Teaching

Oh boy. And this guy is probably going to run for president in '08.

The optimist in me would like to think that his public comments that a quack theory like ID is on a par with evolution and should therefore be taught in public schools would help turn the tide in the next election, but seeing as Bush got elected—twice—I'm not all that hopeful.

There's a place for faith-based studies: It's called church.