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continuing my sorry trend of political posts...

...with stuff that’s at least funny. sacbee.com Molly Ivins: My hope for Election Day:
Meanwhile, many evangelical Christians are convinced gay marriage is upon us and will be the end of civilization. How they convinced themselves George W. Bush is the Lord's anointed is beyond me. I've known him since high school and watched him closely as a public official for 10 years, and I have yet to see the first sign of it.
Including this last, critical bit of information: “ I am hopeful. If you have trouble on Election Day, call (866) OUR-VOTE, set up by the Election Protection Coalition.”

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