Departmental Review

Insert Foot In Mouth; Chew Vigorously Dept.:

Rand Paul, the new darling of Tea Baggers and ultra-right conservatives everywhere hit the talk show circuit after handily winning the Kentucky Republica primary. This, of course, is where the wheels fell of the wagon. Paul, in a display of circular logic that will make you dizzy, came out both for and against the 1964 Civil Rights Act. While adamantly opposing segregation in any form, Paul stated that he believes the government should not tell private business owners whom they can and cannot serve. Asked to clarify his statement Paul again asserted his anti-segregation stance but said that under the first amendment rights of free speech, etc., private businesses should be able to refuse service to those people they don't want to serve.

Naturally, civil rights activists of all stripes went ballistic. More telling, however; was the Replican response. First there was a collective, "Huh?" Then there was collective "I-think-he-might-have-the-plague" three steps backwards followed by a dash to the press room to say Rand Paul did not speak for all Republicans because the party is all about inclusiveness and deplores segregation in any form.

My head is spinning!

That's Using Your Head Dept.:

Mark Lerner, owner of the Washington Nationals, apparently enjoys putting on a Nats uniform and going out on the field with the team to shag fly balls during BP before games. It also is apparent why Lerner is the owner of the team and not a player. While chasing down a fly ball the other day, Lerner circled under the ball, put up his glove, and got hit square between the eyes with the ball opening up a cut on his face that required 30 stitches. It's nice to see Mr. Lerner out there takin' one for the team!

Religion Does Have Its Place Dept.:

Buddha's the MAN! Hapy birthday buddy, and thanks for the day off! :-D