Created In Pat's Own Image

NEWS ITEM (1/6/06): Television evangelist Pat Robertson suggested Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine retribution for the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, which Robertson opposed.

Do you suppose that the only reason that God doesn't smite Robertson now (or, remarkably, hasn't done so yet) is because (S)He simply continues to be astounded by each ridiculous statement by this self-rightous asshole, supposedly channeling the will of the Almighty, and wants to see what happens next? Sort of like auto-racing fans who continue to watch races (a truly fascinating waste of time and energy) to see the next and more horrific crash?

And speaking of auto racing, I saw a "Nascar Road Atlas" at Lowe's the other day. What do you suppose it says on every page for directions? Turn Left. Turn Left Again. Turn Left Again. Damn It, Bubba Joe, not Right, Left!