Mr.TaterSalad

In terms of being a Catholic, it sounds like I did have a rouge teacher. The thing is though, even if the Catholic Church doesn't believe it, the radical right evangelicals do and they are shaping public policy all across the country. In-fact, we are seeing a trend where fewer and fewer Republicans believe in Evolution. There is Pew Research Poll from 2014 on Evolution. 43% of Republicans and 67% of Democrats say they believe that humans have evolved. A majority of Republicans are either unsure and/or believe we were created by the hand of God and have been the same way forever and ever. The data below breaks it down by religion too, where you see a majority of bible thumping Evangelicals don't believe in Evolution. The core point to all of this is that it amazes me how independent-leaning voters overall can even remotely trust Republican politicians more or equal to Democrats on matters of education when you have them out their denying basic scientific consensus, trying to teach Creationism, and ban books all at the same time.

To be clear, this was merely religious education class for me, not school. I went to public schools. But yes, my 4th grade Catechism instructor really did say that to us as students at St. John Neumann Church in Canton. I don't think that's any less ridiculous than people believing the Noah's Arc Story or that someone could turn bread into fish.

When I was a kid my mother forced me to go to catechism class as a Catholic. I want to say I was in 4th or 5th grade at the time it occurred. We had a catechism who actually told us that the Earth was only 7,000 years old and when asked about the Dinosaurs she said that these so called scientists were lying and that people walked around with Dinosaurs. That's a true story!

And for anybody that thinks I am being hyperbolic about Republicans wanting to teach creationism a bill passed last year in the Arkansas State House by Arkansas Republicans.

LOL at voters thinking the party that believes in teaching creationism over evolution and banning books is better on education issues. These fucking people literally believe the Earth is 6,000-7,000 years old. That's as bad as thinking the Earth is flat.

Jim Costa from 97.1 just tweeted this out. I'm guessing it's merely a joke on his part.

Nice goal for the tie!

What a chippy game tonight. Lots of pushing, shoving, and near fighting going on. Wings/Wild is the new Wings/Avs, tonight anyways.

I wish we had a parliament with Snap Elections.

3 new post SOTU polls out that all have Biden's polling up to 45% and 2 generic congressional polls that have Dems in the lead as well. Morning Consult: Biden Approval 45%, Disapprove 51% Reuters/IPSOS: Biden Approval 45%, Disapprove 49% Economist/YouGov: Biden Approval 45%, Disapprove 49% Economist/YouGov: Democrats +5 Generic Congressional Race Politico/Morning Consult: Democrats +2 Generic Congressional Race For the record I believe none of these polls, least of all the Congressional polling. I think it will be a 2010 style bloodletting for Democrats because of the usual midterm factors with inflation, gas prices, and a general malaise to boot.

Are chemical weapons a red line? What happens in regards to US and NATO foreign policy towards Russia if they do use them?

Would you trade a package similar to what Denver gave up for Wilson? That likely means giving up 2-3 1st round picks including the #2 this year and the Lions 1st next year.

I think the more people see Biden out there addressing the issues, the better he does. In a digital age, where media is everywhere, the more you can be seen and out in front of issues, the better you will fare. I agree with ewsieg that Biden should do a primetime address over inflation and rising gas prices. He should lay out his agenda agenda again and let the American people know what his administration and Democrats are doing. Were I on his Comms team, I'd also get him on Facebook live and Twitter everyday. Trump may have been what he was, but I think his use of Twitter to communicate to the masses everyday and just spout off what's on his mind was a good idea. The problem for him is that he acted like an asshole, had no message discipline and tweeted insane content and a bunch of lies. I'm 99% certain the tweets and Facebook posts made by "Biden" are from some staffer and not the actual President. Getting Biden out there more personally with his own posts on social media could be effective. Have him check in from the oval office or wherever he is traveling to and let him do Facebook Live videos. Let the people see him in action, working hard everyday on their behalf. Again, the core point is the more people see of Biden, the better he does. He shouldn't be as insulated as he has been at times. Especially now that we are battling through Covid better than ever.

Grandy Jury is supposed to make a decision this week on Deshaun Watson. If he is legally cleared, even if he is a scumbag personally, do you pick up the phone and call if you are Brad Holmes? What kind of offer are you willing to make for Watson?

I was all about the Lions bringing in one of Brad Holmes or the Colts Assistant GM when we were doing our GM search. Given the puzzling decisions Indy made the last couple of off-seasons, I'm glad we got Holmes and not Dodds.

I feel he same way. I might go out and get a depth guy to be the #3 or #4 WR in free agency As far as targeting our outside guy to be the #1 WR, I'd rather get someone cheaper and potentially better in the draft. The splash moves I want to make in free agency are all on defense signing guys like Marcus Williams, J.C. Jackson, Carlton Davis, De'Vondre Campbell, etc.

This is a great trade for both the Broncos and Seahawks. Seattle needs to rebuild and Denver is a QB away from being a legit playoff contender. That AFC West is going to be incredibly competitive with Mahomes, Herbert, Carr, and now Wilson all in one division playing QB.

Michigan Republican RJ Regan is the front runner to win a special election and be a member of the Michigan House of Representatives once he wins the special election. Tells his daughters if they are raped to lie back and enjoy it. The religious right and moral majority really does believe women have it coming to them it seems. Notice how no one in the meeting calls his ass out.

I think we all feel burnt as Lions fans about defensive backs on the slower end of the scale after Teez Tabor. However, average, slow, fast, it doesn't matter, I don't think Hamilton should be in consideration at #2. Even if we trade back there are guys like Travon Walker, George Karlaftis, Devin Lloyd, Nakobe Dean, and Derek Stingley Jr. that I would consider over Hamilton. I think we can address getting a good starting caliber Safety better in free agency with a Marcus Williams or Jesse Bates type of player than using a pick on Hamilton or Lewis Cine with our higher first round pick. Were Cine or Hamilton there at #32 or #34, then I'd be all about it.

Investors Business Daily Poll: Biden 39% after State of the Union Damn, I have a feeling that sunny NPR poll is going to end up an outlier.

We can't burn another pick on a DT unless we're getting the second coming of Suh or Aaron Donald and they are a multi-down, pass rushing type of DT. I believe the Christian he is referring to is WR Christian Watson out of North Dakota State who had a freakishly good combine. I wouldn't take Watson or Drake London at #2 over any of the DE prospects. That said, a guy like Watson should be high on the Lions radar for the #32 or #34 pick, if he lasts that long.

Better still . . . He tweeted out the picture himself, complete with the lie that he was 35 years old.

Deadline Detroit: Michigan GOP Candidate Perry Johnson Fibbed About Age On Old Dating Profile

If we hadn't already drafted and put so much investment into the DT position last year I'd be all about this kid. I think he's going to be a game wrecking DT along the lines of Suh or a poor man's Aaron Donald. The guy should be more than just a run stuffing nose tackle for sure.

I think Lance is better overall prospect, but not by a lot. He seems better at protecting the football and not turning it over, looking through more than just one read when asked to, and in the one full season he did play had a higher completion % and displayed better touch and accuracy than Willis. Maybe it is wishful thinking on my part, but if someone was willing to pay the bounty that the 49'ers paid to get Lance for us, that's the trade down I would be interested in making, beyond just swapping picks with the Texans.