Pesky Archives Beat Infallible Pope

For someone with a direct psychic line to a being who knows everything, the pope sure does miss a lot. For instance, Captain Beard In The Sky didn't tell him that historians have archives with things like this:


Here's the translation:

Why is a Catholic obliged to vote for the parliamentary list of Adolf Hitler? Because in the National Socialist state intrinsically and through the Reichskonkordat

1. the Faith is protected,

2. peace with the Church is assured,

3. public morality is preserved,

4. Sunday is hallowed,

5. Catholic schools are maintained,

6. the Catholic conscience is no longer burdened,

7. a Catholic has equal rights before the law and in the life of the nation,

8. Catholic organisations and associations, insofar as they exclusively serve religious, charitable and cultural purposes, can operate freely.

Therefore a Catholic is obliged on 12 November [1933] to vote thus:

Referendum: yes

Parliamentary election: Adolf Hitler

I'll expect my apology in a century, when there are 5 Catholics left.

For Clyde Squid

Argentina v Germany: Psychic octopus tips winner (video)

The octopus who has correctly predicted the results of all of Germany's World Cup games has picked a winner for Germany v Argentina in the World Cup quarter-final match on Saturday.

Much-needed Fun

Our coastline is going to be dead soon. So we need shadenfreude now more than ever!

I Have Problems With This

I'm not as negative on Mies Van Der Rohe as one might expect a Frank Lloyd Wright fan to be. I've marveled at his Seagram's building in New York City (it is more stunning than one would ever expect) and at several of his buildings in Chicago (which are legion). I don't agree with his style; but I do respect his anti-"everything built before WW2" ideals of clean lines, modern craftsmanship, and natural light. And he was a visionary who changed our skylines.

I loved watching this BBC documentary on Mies, but I disagreed with many of the narrator's points. I'll save my opinions, some of which might surprise my friends. Watch all 7 parts and please post your opinions: I think the man and his work warrant some discussion and debate. If you need more encouragement, the whole thing is too well-filmed not to watch and be mesmerized by pretty.

"Gerhard Carter"

Gerhard Schroeder Receives Honorary Degree in Syria
Davids Medienkritik

"Former Chancellor of Germany Gerhard Schroeder received on Wednesday an honorary doctorate from the University of Damascus in honor of his positive stances towards Arab causes and his belief in dialogue between cultures, international cooperation and coexistence.


On this occasion, Schroeder affirmed Syria's right to restore the occupied Golan by international law and according to Security Council resolutions 242 and 338, pointing out to the necessity of finding a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict and restoring rights.

Schroeder called the international community to prioritize security and stability in the Middle East and maintain the unity of Iraq, stressing that the US administration must end its occupation of Iraq via a timetable for withdrawal and the inclusion of neighboring countries in finding a solution for the situation in Iraq.

Schroeder rejected the policy of isolation, pointing out to the importance of encouraging and supporting mutual understanding between cultures and confronting the voices that incite conflict between civilizations. (...)

Dean of the Faculty of Law in Damascus University Fouad Deeb affirmed that Gerhard Schroeder has contributed via his distinguished political stances in setting the principles of international laws and higher values, pointing out to Schroeder's constant support of dialogue and coexistence.

Deeb also added that this honorary degree also honors the German people and their political stances that support human rights and reject the policies of hegemony and occupation.


Later, Schroeder signed Arabic-translated copies of his book "Decisions: My Life in Politics" which includes his memoirs. The book was translated into Arabic in association with Sham Holdings. (emphasis ours)