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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05...

Wolf Blitzer put his foot in his mouth for a moment on Tuesday while interviewing a survivor of the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.

"We're happy you're here. You guys did a great job," Blitzer said to Rebecca Vitsmun, who escaped from her house with her 19-month-old son right before the twister tore through it. "You've gotta thank the Lord, right? Do you thank the Lord for that split-second decision?"

Vitsmun hesitates for a moment and smiles. "I -- I'm actually an atheist," she said, laughing off the awkward moment.

"You are. All right. But you made the right call," Blitzer said.

"We are here, and I don't blame anyone for thanking the Lord," Vitsmun said.

Though Vitsmun handled the situation graciously, Blitzer would be well-advised not to assume that every interview subject believes in God. After all, America experienced a 13 percent drop in religiosity between 2005 and 2012, according to a WIN-Gallup poll published last year.

Oh my. Another reason to maintain my belief that Mr. Blitzer is a moron.

Wolf Blitzer hasn't been qualified to be on the television for a long time. He should be replaced with a tomato.

There's a fundraiser for the woman - Tshirts that say Actually, I'm an Atheist, with a big scarlet A. I want one.

Why that particular vegetable Lobstergirl?

if my name was wolf blitzer i wouldn't waste it on being a reporter. i'd be a spaceship pilot or a sniper.

if i were a reporter my name would be Tad Storie

Kevin wrote: "if my name was wolf blitzer i wouldn't waste it on being a reporter. i'd be a spaceship pilot or a sniper."

Seriously. What a waste of a name.

Louise wrote: "Why that particular vegetable Lobstergirl?"

Tomatoes look great sitting at news desks in front of cameras. They have tremendous aplomb and sangfroid.

Kevin wrote: "if my name was wolf blitzer i wouldn't waste it on being a reporter. i'd be a spaceship pilot or a sniper."

You think Wolf Blitzer didn't try those careers first? He also failed at IRS agent, horticulture aide, high school drama teacher, piano tuner, and tampon quality management.

Kevin wrote: "if i were a reporter my name would be Tad Storie"

Mine would be Stormie Buzzoms.

Stormie is as stormy does.

Juan Mendez: Atheist Congressman Delivers First Secular Invocation in Arizona History

Then, after his very nice invocation, some asshole did this...

Christian Lawmaker Seeks Do-Over After Atheist Prayer

Mighty christian of you. Asshole.

Assholes abounding.

Now, I'm not defending the tomato guy, but has anyone noticed the high percentage of Christians per capita in tornado alley? I mean, compare that to here in Portland, or maybe Detroit. What is that about I wonder?

Higher edumacation in Portland?

http://religions.pewforum.org/maps

that is for evangelical protestants

http://religions.pewforum.org/maps

this one is for belief in god or universal spirit

http://www.statemaster.com/graph/peo_...

state by state

Did you see where a Pennsylvania ELECTED OFFICIAL would not let another (openly gay) official speak about the Supreme Court decision on DOMA because, as he says,

"I did not believe that as a member of that body that I should allow someone to make comments such as he was preparing to make that ultimately were just open rebellion against what the word of God has said, what God has said, and just open rebellion against God's law."

The response from Brian Sims was one I'd like to remember for future reference:

"A few months ago I reminded this House that we put our hands on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution, not the other way around."

This FOX anchor is a complete idiot. Or is the term "idiot" redundant when talking about on-air FOX personnel?

The beginning and the end are especially cringe-worthy.

Interview with Reza Aslan

State park accommodations in Georgia are now being stocked with atheist literature.

Me likey. :)

Government can't promote religion, but it can promote atheism? What's wrong with that picture?

It's not government doing the promoting. The government allows the gideons to place bibles in the rooms. According to federal law, if they allow one group to do so, they must allow others as well. An atheist group stepped up to do exactly that.

Nothing wrong with the picture. You simply had it a wee bit out of focus.

I didn't know the other side of the story. The Governor, Nathan Deal, standing on specious legal ground, insisted that Bibles should continue to be placed in state park accommodations despite a complaint by an atheist. He went on to say that any religious group was free to donate literature. What a dummy. Better pack light if you're going to be staying in a Georgia state park, as the drawers will be full.

The state of New Jersey has denied a vanity license plate request for "ATHE1ST" because it is offensive.

Really?

You can have "LOVEGOD" and "IM2SEXY" but "ATHE1ST" is offensive?

There is a state maintained list of words not allowed on plates, and this word is not on it. Grow up, NJ, and pull your head out of the bronze age.

::Confuzzled::

::scratches head::

::palms face::

I am posting here to say thank you to Phil for the warn away on the carriage horse thread. Thank you.

I have NO IDEA where to post this, so it's going here because I have to share it SOMEWHERE.

Can't go with Facebook because too many family members and friends would freak out. So you guys get to be the audience. I think it's hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1wqbuzGO9U&feature=youtu.be

Seemed real to me, which is why I found it so funny.