I note that the latest SurveyUSA polls are out, and Bush isn’t looking good. Nice to see that Utah’s still pulling for him at the number 1 spot, though. It hurts to say this, but this may have been the thing that made me realise that people in my former state of residence really are a bunch of dumbasses, speaking collectively and not individually.

Anyway, try this. Sort it by approval, and notice how the states are marked as ‘red states’ (that voted for Bush in 2004) or ‘blue states’ (that voted for what’s-his-name). Now, which ‘red state’ gives Bush the lowest marks?

It’s Ohio. The one that turned it all for Bush. They finally figured it out, but it’s too late for the rest of us.

You can’t really say that they’ve repented, though. There’s a bill in the State Legislature to criminalise abortion — even if you try to get one in another state.

Ohio house bill 228 introduced by Tim Brinkman, R-Mount Lookout, in April would make it a felony for a woman to seek to terminate her pregnancy and holds the same penalty if she chooses to leave the state for the medical procedure.

Additionally, anyone who helps coordinate an abortion or transportation to leave the state for one could be charged as well.

The controversial nature of the proposed bill has slowed its progress through the legislature.

“House Bill 228, as far as I know, is still in committee. Some bills take more time to come out of committee. You just never know,” said Ohio Rep. John Schlichter, R-Greenfield. “I’m a pro-life person. My voting record has been consistent. I was raised in a Christian home.”

In a way, it’s nice to know that not all the dumbasses are in Utah. On the other hand, some of them are in public office.