Daily Archives: 07.30.2011
Quote: Matt Dillahunty
When you think you have information from an authority, you turn your thought-making process off.
Video: The Atheist Experience, “Authority Turns Off Thought Making Processes”
Video: Christopher Hitchens, Discusses His Book “God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything”
Video: Stephen Fry, “On Respecting Religious Beliefs”
Article: No Amen from Us: Perry Prayer Rally Gets Judge’s Approval, but Not Ours
Perry has teamed with the American Family Association (designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center) and is sponsoring “The Response,” a day of prayer and fasting at Reliant Stadium. They have made it clear that their Aug. 6 event reflects a “Christians only” ethos, and no other religious groups are invited to participate.
Article: Americans United Hails Federal Appellate Court Ruling Against Sectarian Prayers At North Carolina County Board Meetings
“This decision says all Americans are equal regardless of their beliefs about religion,” said Americans United Legal Director Ayesha N. Khan. “The government must never send the signal that one faith has preferred status.
Article: Save the Nation! Tax Corporations! Tax the Rich!
FACT: Exxon-Mobil
Profits: $45 billion in 2009
Federal taxes paid: ZEROFACT: General Electric
Profits: $10.3 billion in 2009
Federal taxes paid: ZERO
Tax Rebates Received $1.1 billionFACT: Bank of America (BOA)
Profits: $4.4 billion in 2010
Federal taxes paid: ZERO
TARP Bailout $45 billion in 2008-09FACT: Wells Fargo
Profits: $12 billion
Tax Credits: $19 billion after purchase of Wachovia Bank