So the Democrats kept a couple of governorships, and in California all four of Schwarnegger's special-election initiatives were rejected. But while we in Texas took a huge step backwards, it appers that Kansas has gone even farther.

Kansas Board Approves Challenges to Evolution: "Among the most controversial changes was a redefinition of science itself, so that it would not be explicitly limited to natural explanations."

Can we go ahead and start scouting for real estate on Mars now, please? We'll be safe from these people, I promise. Anyone whose definition of science includes "Because God said so" isn't going to be able to follow us, so we can leave them here to make whatever crazy laws they want.