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it is, another one of those facile,
uninformative lists of questions
that might actually include something a normal
person might ask, but most
likely not, to which facile,
uninformative answers, or none
at all, are provided! Often, these
questions are posed in anticipation
of such that might arise only
to be given sanctimonious, smugly self-righteous
answers to satisfy personal
egoes, conceit and hubris!
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dirtcentral, it is important
to rise above sanctimony, smugness,
self-righteousness, heightened ego, conceit
and hubris by, simply, being better,
more righteous and more valuable than
anyone else! So we created our own list
of facile, uninformative questions and
answers, the hubris
of which brings us crashing back to
Earth much like NASA's Genesis
space capsule! And in keeping
with this rotten set of standards,
we proudly welcome you to...
Q: Columnist and commentator
Ann Coulter once dreamt of aircraft flying over
the New York Times building. What did
her dream look like?
Answer
Q: Proponents of "Intelligent
Design" contend that the complexity witnessed
in nature is undeniable proof of the theory's
veracity. If true, what can we point to as one
of the Designer's most noteworthy contributions
to mankind?
Answer
Q: Reportedly, concern
was expressed for Paris Hilton's health and
welfare during her imprisonment in a sourthern
California penal facility. What could possibly
have happened to Ms. Hilton had she remained
behind bars for an extended period of time?
Answer
Q: President Bush has remained
adamant that he intends to "stay the course"
in Iraq. How has Congress reacted to his position?
Answer
Q: Recently, Republican
presidential candidate Mitt Romney was asked
to state his firm position on a variety of issues.
What was his response?
Answer
Q: Food and other
products from China meant for human and pet
consumption have had their quality called into
question of late. What sorts of ingredients
in these imports might we expect to find in
the future?
Answer
Q: United States Senator
David Vitter, a Republican from Louisiana, announced
that he had "asked for and received"
forgiveness from God because his name had appeared
on the "D.C. Madam's" escort list.
How did God arrange to deliver this forgiveness
to the Senator?
Answer
Q: US forces held highly
secret meetings to formulate plans for the future
of Iraq before President Bush's pre–emptive
invasion of that country. What went on during
these meetings?
Answer
Q: Experts predict
that petroleum resources will soon peak and
then become increasingly rare. How do politicians
and big oil propose to solve America's transportation
needs after these resources run out?
Answer
Q: Attorney General Alberto
Gonzales has dismissed criticism of his handling
of federal prosecutor firings and inists he
is fair and competent enough to continue in
his position. What's in store for those in the
Justice Department who have questioned the legality
of his actions?
Answer
Q: As a concession to far
right members of his church, Pope Benedict has
relaxed restrictions against the Latin mass.
What other practices can Roman Catholics look
forward to when they go to church?
Answer
Q: Dr. James Holsinger,
President Bush's candidate for Surgeon General,
has been under attack for his antiquated and
discriminatory approach to human sexuality.
Whose recommendations did the Bush administration
consider most in making this nomination?
Answer
Q: Astronomers investigating
"extrasolar" planets, or planets that
lie beyond our solar system, have uncovered
one they believe may harbor conditions similar
to our earth. What will most likely be the first
thing humans that land on this planet encounter?
Answer
Q: Hollywood socialite
Lindsay Lohan was recently apprehended after
she subtley attempted to pursue another party
with an SUV through the streets of Santa Monica,
California while allegedly under the influence
of alcohol and cocaine. How did law enforcement
officials manage to identify Ms. Lohan's vehicle
so they could arrest her?
Answer
Q: New York Senator Hillary
Clinton stands a chance of being nominated to
be, and then elected, President. Given her husband's
record in the White House, what possible scandal
could potentially bring down a Hillary Clinton
presidency?
Answer
Q: With the early beginning
of the 2008 presidential election campaign season,
mudslinging, negative campaigning, personal
smears and political dirty tricks have already
begun. By the time election day arrives, how
will most Americans have reacted?
Answer
Q: Iranian President Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad might be willing to discuss his
nation's defiance regarding the production of
nuclear weapons. What accomodations might be
made for the Iranian leader during such talks?
Answer
Q: Many politicians avoid
answering difficult questions that relate to
their true views on current events. How do they
accomplish this seemingly difficult, if not
impossible, act?
Answer