OK, now it's my turn to rant. When the Dixie Chicks said they weren't proud that W. was from their home state, conservatives went crazy. Now the Pope quotes a 14th century document (yes, 14th!!!) as a footnote to a very long speech concerning violence and religion (yes, I read the whole thing) and Muslim leaders the world over are upset. Churches in Asia and Africa are being set a blaze (though the ignorance doesn't stop there as they weren't even Catholic churches). Shut the *uck up! I've had it with PC, reverse PC, etc., etc. bullspit, things being twisted around (unpatriotic-you're with us or with the terriorist-you must be sensitive) and things being taken out of context to fit agendas. I can't take it any more. The cries that the Pope really didn't appologize but rather explained his statement sent me over the edge. No, he didn't appologize and he shouldn't. Grow a brain and really hear what he said and then ... shut the *uck up! The Dixie Chicks new album (not that I have it or have even heard it) is doing very very well. You don't like what they said? Fine. Don't support them and then ... shut the *uck up! Finally, who the hell am I to spew my thoughts on MY blog like this, you ask? It's been nice knowin' ya. Don't read my blog anymore and then ... shut the *uck up! I feel better. Thanks. Live and let live. Let people speak their minds. Stop belly achin' and ... shut the *uck up! Take care. Later, Butch