Well, maybe not, but….

Slate/MSNBChas a nice summary of today’s arguments before the Supreme Court.

The NYTimes believes the court is set to find in favor of the defendents…but not really overturn Bowers v Hardwick. Instead, they’re likely to rule the Texas law unconstitutional since it distinguishes between homosexuals and heterosexuals. (Sodomy is only illegal if performed by gays.) That will leave in place the laws in several states where it is still illegal for all.

I like how Slate/MSNBC points out bestiality is legal in Texas. What they don’t mention, is it doesn’t matter if the beast is “of age”, “consents,” or presumedly what sex it is. Now all we need to do is bring Darwin to the stand to explain to Scalia there’s no difference between man and beast….

Well, maybe not, but….

Slate/MSNBChas a nice summary of today’s arguments before the Supreme Court.

The NYTimes believes the court is set to find in favor of the defendents…but not really overturn Bowers v Hardwick. Instead, they’re likely to rule the Texas law unconstitutional since it distinguishes between homosexuals and heterosexuals. (Sodomy is only illegal if performed by gays.) That will leave in place the laws in several states where it is still illegal for all.

I like how Slate/MSNBC points out bestiality is legal in Texas. What they don’t mention, is it doesn’t matter if the beast is “of age”, “consents,” or presumedly what sex it is. Now all we need to do is bring Darwin to the stand to explain to Scalia there’s no difference between man and beast….

Dangit I missed the MISS USA pageant. I had no idea it was even on. This press release says it was one of the most exciting televised events of the year. Sounds like I missed something big. I’m dying to know how many of them said “All I wish for is world peace” in their interviews…

I hesitate to confess this…I am a fan of Country Music. Close to 10 years ago, some friends and I took a road trip to Chicago, and I grabbed a ride with a 17 year old redneck in his pickup truck. I’ve been hooked since. (The 17 year old redneck has progressed onwards and no longer listens to country much, drives an Acura, and makes 60K a year.)

However, lately, I’ve been turning it on less. I am sick of hearing Worleys “Have You Forgotten”. I find myself yelling at the radio that Iraq isn’t Afghanistan, and Osama and Saddam aren’t the same guys. Anyway, sick of the patriotism flowing from the airwaves, I turn the radio dial leftwards. Way left. 88.1. As far left on the dial you can go in St. Louis, Missouri to KDHX FM.

The first song I hear is John Trudell’s “Bombs over Baghdad.”

Bombs over Baghdad
Dancers of Death
Murder in the air
With the next breath …
Raining destruction, good ol boys…
“Thou shalt kill in the name of the Lord”…
Fighting for peace, can’t comprehend…
empires drinking blood and oil cocktails…

I’m told when it finishes playing that the song previous had been by the Dixie Chicks. I smile. They’re a public/community radio station. They’re in the middle of a pledge drive, I think about becoming a member. You can hear the station from anywhere in the world online (requires Real Audio).

Marines Apologize for Being Ashamed of Bush

US Marines have apologized for saying they were ashamed of their Commander-in-Chief, George W Bush. “We are currently in the country of Iraq, where US sentiment is very negative at the moment,” they explained. “He is our Commander-in-Chief, and we are required to show him respect.”

Last week the same Marines were quoted as saying, “We are ashamed of President George Bush. He wasa deserter in 1972, it was a time of war, and war-time desertion carries a possible penalty of death for chrissakes. And now he expects us to go to war against Baghdad, without UN approval? Hell, No!”

Dixie Chick, Natalie Maines, Seizes Oil Facility

Country Singer and Dixie Chick, Natalie Maines, has seized an oil facility in Southern Iraq, claiming it as a “jewel in our crown”. Maines met sporadic arms fire as she took 30 prisoners and secured the area in less than an hour. “Our songs haven’t been receiving much air-play recently, so we decided to go into a different field – oil fields. Emily and Martie are headed for Baghdad. Earl must die!”

None of Saddam Hussein’s sons are named “Earl,” and it is unclear whose life Natalie Maines was threatening with her remarks.