1. And now we have an American version of the bus ad. I like it better than the British version, but it could still be (mis?)interpreted as being a bit combative/condescending. I like that it addresses the morality-without-religion issue, though.

I have no objection to this, however.

Seriously. Well done. There's no way critics can call that offensive without looking like defensive idiots.

2. Everybody raise their hand who's surprised that Haggard is blaming someone else for his behavior.

Anyone?

Bueller?

3. In a brilliant and tactful move, a government official has unwittingly compared all non-Christian beliefs to despotism. Discussing a (non-Christian) religious group's request to place a monument beside the Ten Commandments:

"You have a Statute of Liberty, do we have to have a statue of despotism?" said Chief Justice John Roberts.

4. How do conservative talking heads do it? Just like you'd think they do it -- by playing on people's fears and their desire to be thought of as oppressed underdogs.

5. Kick-ass Aztec costume/make-up. I'm confused by the Aryan-blue eyes, though.