Republican Debate Open Thread.

Okay sports fans here we go again.

My expectations for tonight are that Donald Trump solidifies his lead over the also rans, and that Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio spend most of the debate shooting spitballs at each other instead of going after Trump for fear he will bitchslap them again like he does everybody who attempts to cut him down to size.

Of course if they are smart they will combine their efforts to keep him off balance in the hopes that he will respond reflexively in a manner which illustrates his thin skin and lack of cool under fire.

I also expect that John Kasich and Ben Carson will show up, but at this point who really cares as they simply have very little to offer in entertainment value.

As always I will stick it out as long as my gag reflex allows and you can follow me here on Twitter to read my immediate impressions.

For those who have not been paying close attention this debate is on CNN, and if you are reading this post it has already started.

Already dreading that whole "War on Christmas" debate again this year? Here let me help.

This was found on Facebook, and in my opinion is simply brilliant.

(If the image does not enlarge when clicking it try this link.)

Now before everybody starts getting pissy with me and accusing me of attacking Christmas, let me just say that is untrue. In fact I LOVE Christmas, and unlike some people, am perfectly happy saying "Merry Christmas" as opposed to "Happy Holidays."

Of course part of the reason for that is because I know the real Christmas story. (If you are somebody who does not enjoy learning that your preconceived notions about this holiday are all hooey, I beg you NOT to click this link. You clicked it didn't you?)

In fact this so-called "War on Christmas" is NOT the creation of liberals or atheists at all, and in fact was initially waged by those Christian hating Puritans! Wait, what?