Here I go again.

As we all know, Harold Camping's prediction of the "apocalypse" was wrong. Gee, what a shock.

I don't have any idea how many "believers" drained their savings accounts or gave away earthly belongings in preparation for the big event.

I don't know what explanations are being given in response to the big non-event. I did read that a Robert Fitzpatrick of Staten Island said he was surprised when the six o'clock hour simply came and went. Evidently, he spent his own money on "end of the world" advertising.

Like Fitzpatrick, some believers expressed confusion, while others reassured each of their faith. "Many followers said the delay was a further test from God to persevere in their faith".

I don't know about you, but I tire of hearing the same old song and dance about why things didn't go according to plan (i.e., Scripture). Or that God works is strange and mysterious ways. Or that wee mortals are incapable of understanding the "mind of God". (yes, "wee")

Admittedly, I'm not the smartest guy in the world. But I have long questioned the intelligence of the masses of my fellow man. Are we really that ignorant--dare I say stupid? Is it simply naivity? Is the figurative "blind faith" more literal than I suspect? I don't know what percent of Americans fell for Camping's prediction. I'm hoping it's miniscule, and that it was the media's fault that the apocalypse subject became the "headline" that it did.

It is true that I occasionally cast aspersions on my species. I watch and listen to subjects being interviewed on television about whatever is in the news. Invariably, these people are disgusting examples of the human race. Need I describe them? Slobs, unshaven (men and women!), bad language, opinionated, trashy, and just plain dumb. They're everywhere! Beer drinking, hats on backwards, tatooed, foulmouthed cretins. There. I've said it. And they aren't the ones that believe in all this apocalypse crap because they don't give a damn! Give them Nascar and a Big Mac.

Honestly, I try to be understanding, compassionate, and forgiving. But when the reality of ignorance slaps you in the face, it's hard to ignore. (I just realized the root of the word "ignorance"!) And I realize I'm making vast generalities here. Plus I'm not running for office, so I can post my diatribe without retribution (unlike Obama and his "sticking to guns and religion" remark several years ago) . Yet, I maintain the lunatic fringe is massive. It makes one question evolution: shouldn't we be getting smarter? I foresee the "apocalypse" stemming from within, not natural forces.