Thursday, September 17, 2009

Way to take a stand there, liberal media

Actual, can't-make-this-up headline on CNN.com right now: "Obama as witch doctor: Racist or satirical?"

Should posters portraying a black president as a witch doctor with a bone through his nose be considered racist? We'll hear from both sides, next!

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Do banjos count?

Kentucky law still requires elected officials, in 2009, to swear that they haven't challenged anyone to a duel before they can take office. The state constitution says so.

I suppose I should take some small comfort in the knowledge that Alabama's constitution isn't the only one plagued by antiquated, embarrassing, downright weird provisions. But I also bet the Kentucky charter doesn't have near as much to say about dead farm animals. And let's not even mention bingo.