I don't know if I'll make this a habit or not, but it's a Saturday, and once again I feel like posting a YouTube or two and dedicating it to one of the "targets" of the week. (Besides, after the last post, I could use something light-hearted, or at least funny.) This one, of course, has to be dedicated to Donnie Davies, the evangelical pastor whose homophobic song The Bible Says, all of which may or may not be a hoax:
And here's another take on this for Donnie to enjoy:
A two-fer: "Gay music" and rampant disrespect for a great American!
Finally, for a take on this great song that should offend no one, probably not even Donnie, go here.
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Just found this: "Donnie Davies" is Houston actor Joel Oglesby.