Disturbing. Truly disturbing. (free registration required.)

Faith-based:

"Reynolds said she is hard pressed to say just how effective the program is. 'I don't often get to see their success,' she said of the clients. 'But I feel we have to be here for them. When they leave here, I have to feel that we planted a seed with them.' "

Reality-based:

"The organization runs a transition program for newly released inmates, financial literacy programs for first-time home buyers, an after-school homework program, a program to foster understanding between black residents and Korean merchants, and even a Boy Scout troop. It also rents some of its space to a day-care center.


"But its stock in trade is using government money to leverage other financing to renovate buildings for low- and moderate-income housing. Recently, the corporation bought an entire block of run-down alley homes, demolished them and built more than 50 townhouses with garages. They sold for $37,000 to $57,000, although the construction cost more than double that. 'It is a short-term loss, but a long-term investment,' Cornish said."


Look, I'm sorry...but why the hell would anyone vote for this guy?

No, I'm serious - why? How could you read article after article and say "You know what? That Bush guy - he's a straight-shooter. He has a lot of solid ideas. He's got my vote, bar-none."

I mean, how is that a rational decision, under any circumstances?

No really - I'm genuinely curious. I want to know the reasoning. Cause I sure as fuck don't understand it.

(And don't say "socialist healthcare" Frosty or I won't be able to control my hand slapping you through the computer monitor...)