Palin's "Reverend Wright" problem

Thank god for Sarah Palin, seriously. How else would I be entertaining myself on a Tuesday? Movies just don't do it anymore, not even Imax movies.

Check out these tidbits - direct from Palin's mouth - about how it's "God's plan" for us to be in Iraq, and "God's will" that Alaska build a gas pipeline. She sounds a bit like the Pope, speaking for God like this:

"Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [U.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God," she exhorted the congregants. "That's what we have to make sure that we're praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God's plan."

Religion, however, was not strictly a thread in Palin's foreign policy. It was part of her energy proposals as well. Just prior to discussing Iraq, Alaska's governor asked the audience to pray for another matter -- a $30 billion national gas pipeline project that she wanted built in the state. "I think God's will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that," she said.

And oh yes, it does get better. Check out some of the things here pastor has said over the years. Can't wait to see what Fox news says about this. All's fair in love and war and politics right? If you felt scared by Rev. Wright, what does this guy do for you?

During the 2004 election season, he praised President Bush's performance during a debate with Sen. John Kerry, then offered a not-so-subtle message about his personal candidate preferences. "I'm not going tell you who to vote for, but if you vote for this particular person, I question your salvation. I'm sorry." Reverend Kalnins added: "If every Christian will vote righteously, it would be a landslide every time."

Months after hinting at possible damnation for Kerry supporters, Kalnins bristled at the treatment President Bush was receiving over the federal government's handling of Hurricane Katrina. "I hate criticisms towards the President," he said, "because it's like criticisms towards the pastor -- it's almost like, it's not going to get you anywhere, you know, except for hell. That's what it'll get you."

Criticizing the President sends you to hell? Wooohoooo! Now I don't have to worry about this anymore! I can shoot heroin while clubbing baby seals and stealing money from the rich! I'm going to hell already, why behave?

Hank! You and I need to party it up baby, nothing slowing us down now, we're going straight to hell!