Look around you...all around the world, shit is going down. War is spreading like E. Coli spinach and countless people, innocent or otherwise, are paying the price with their lives. But how much of this global tension is legitimate, and how much of it is an over exaggeration by people who don't grasp the concept of the phrase, "GET OVER IT"?

Pope Benedict XVI recently incited worldwide anger and good old fashion riots resulting from a speech in which he attempted to emphasize how Islamic holy war -or Jihad- was against God's nature. Sounds simple enough...blowing yourself up to kill others in the name of God doesn't come across as very holy. Who knew? His message, however hidden it may have seemed, was to invite the Muslim people to engage in a "cultural dialogue" in an effort to achieve peace in an increasingly turbulent world. And boy did it backfire.

In his speech, the Pope quoted a 14th-century Byzantine emperor, Manuel II Paleologos in reference to these acts of violence in the name of God. Before reciting the quote, the Pope made sure to say, "I quote"...TWICE, thereby following the Vatican's decree of "Cover Thy Ass". The quote:

Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached.

OK, probably not the best choice of quotes while trying to convey a message of initiating peace. I can certainly see how this would spark anger amongst the Islamic people. While Benedict was not expressing his own opinion, the words that were spoken- his or not - were the equivalent of answering yes to the question, "Do these pants make me look fat".

OK, I get it...he's your God; and the Pope is a very influential individual whose words will undoubtedly be magnified and dissected like a biology class frog. And sure, most people take offense when anyone criticizes their God, or their mother, but just how far do you take your disdain? What is an acceptable and "reasonable" conveyance of discontent of spoken word?

Face it people, no matter where you go, what you do, or who you encounter, there will ALWAYS be assholes who think differently, or have differing opinions and ideologies than you. Some will even do so to the extent that they take a cheap shot or low blow at you, your mother, the size of your dick, your tits, or your god. That's life my friend...welcome aboard. Please take off your shoes before going through the scanner. If you're that ticked off, then go ahead and communicate your discontent. Write a letter or one of those lame blogs, call your local congressman or Shah, book yourself on Oprah or Maury. Do whatever you have to do to tell the world, "Not cool". But here's the key...when you've said what you have to say...GET OVER IT!! Move on, take a xanax, toke the bong, flog the log...whatever you have to do to move on peacefully, do it.

An influential Islamic cleric declared "a day of anger" today. A day of anger?? Give me a fucking break. Are they just looking for a reason to riot? I love burning cars, smashing windows and looting as much as they next guy, but you don't see me going ape-shit because they mocked Jesus on Southpark. I don't rear-end the hippy with the Darwin fish on his VW bus. I dont gun down people with the bumper stickers that say; "Jesus Saves, Buddha invests", Jesus is Coming- Look Busy, and Ive Found Jesus He was hiding behind the sofa the whole time". Whether I agree or disagree (Jesus has since invested his savings in Mutual Funds and IRA's), find it amusing or if it pisses me off, I deal with it and move on.

Some cock sucking douche bags in Palestine and Indonesia firebombed churches, and a missionary nun and her bodyguard were killed in Somalia in retaliation for the Pope's speech. ALL BECAUSE OF SPOKEN WORDS!! Words that were not even his own!

The pope immediately expressed his sincerest apologies for the reaction his words caused, clarifying the intent of his message. Many of the decent, RATIONAL Muslim people of the world accepted this apology and MOVED ON. But the extremists goons who asked for an apology, only to claim the apology was not enough, continue to display overt acts of violence, ignorance, and simply put...fucking stupidity.

As the world continues to boil over with anger, hatred, ignorance and David Blaine; I continue to ponder the necessity and longevity of the issues that create and feed this horrendous state. How much are we holding onto "just because?" What is the statute of limitations for a grudge? When will we get the sand out of our panties and quit the whining and crying over something someone says?

Destruction, violence and murder because someone said something you don't like. No, you're right.... the Pope got it all wrong. I can't think of a better reason for a jihad.