1. This is old news by now, but I'm just glad that atheists are being represented somewhat positively in mainstream media.

2. Again, old news. I'm still appalled at the massive predominance of packaged, processed food in the western world. Not that I practice what I preach as far as my own diet goes.

3. Heh.

4. Sadly, some good points are made here. Not that making the points is sad, but the points themselves.

I've noticed a pattern over the last few years. [Broad Generalizations in 3...2...1...] Conservative Christians are stronger than ever, yet they think they're being threatened like never before. It all reeks of paranoia and unnecessary defensiveness. Guys, the nation's money already mentions your god. You're not under siege.

It's like white, middle class men complaining that they're now an oppressed minority simply because the privileges they took for granted are suddenly available to someone else. Who's not white. Or doesn't have a dick.

So now Ben Stein & Co. are claiming persecution at the hands of a secular conspiracy. Boo fuckin hoo. You've had your heyday, now step back and let someone else have a turn.

5. Why can't we all just get along?