I returned to my co-op job with the federal government for an internship before grad school to discover this little gem in my Inbox:

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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 3, 2005

National Day of Prayer, 2005
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

Since our Nation's earliest days, prayer has given strength and comfort to Americans of all faiths. Our Founding Fathers relied on their faith to guide them as they built our democracy. Today, we continue to be inspired by God's blessings, mercy, and boundless love. As we observe this National Day of Prayer, we humbly acknowledge our reliance on the Almighty, express our gratitude for His blessings, and seek His guidance in our daily lives.

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My immediate observation was "what the fuck?!" followed by dumbfounded disbelief which was immediately replaced by a flood of anger and an overwhelming sence of injustice. For W., I have just a few questions: What about atheists? What about transcendentalists? What about separation of church and state? What about getting your head out of your self-righteous ass and running the damn country FORWARDS instead of using your religion as a tool for regression?

I may have said this before, but I hate our president.

Oh, and one more observation that comes after watching primetime TV, commercials, and presidential speeches...if I hear the word "family" used again in any context, I think I might snap and climb a tall tower with a high-powered rifle and attempt to take a good number of people to hell with me.

Yay for going back to work. -janelane