Rest In Peace - George Carlin (05/12/1937 - 06/22/2008)
Man, what a sad month...
The very existence of flame throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done.Say what you want about the man but he certainly influenced me to look around a bit more critically and question why things are the way they are.
~George Carlin
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Rest In Peace - Tim Russert (5/7/1950 – 6/13/2008)
I have to say it was quite a shock to hear about the passing of Tim Russert today. Normally I don’t really feel a sense of loss or grief when receiving news of celebrities passing away. Perhaps because they are so far removed from life that although I may have a fond affection for their work, I don’t really take them to heart. Yet, for some reason I do feel a sense of loss with the passing of Tim. I’m sure the many hours I’ve spent listening to and watching him through the dramatic political seasons since 2000 had something to do with it. Sunday mornings, Meet The Press was always on.
Quite a loss for all of us. He really did do the nation a service by bringing politics and its players to the forefront with his interviews and analysis that cut directly to the issue and not clouded with fluff. He will certainly be missed.
Go with God Tim, we’ll miss you.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
commentary for Mrs. Hill
It’s not a “terrorist fist jab” you vapid twit. Why is this person given a voice as a news journalist? You’re supposed to report the news retard, not provide inane commentary. But then again, you work at Fox “News” so I guess you’re under the assumption random silly conjecture is normal when reporting. Dumb.
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Thursday, June 05, 2008
changes
On the way to work this morning I was struck by a sudden sense of emotional joy. This sentimentalism just flared immediately out of nowhere while listening to some post-primary coverage. Obviously it was tied to Senator Obama’s well earned victory, but I wasn’t sure why the profoundness didn’t strike me till now. While watching Obama’s victory speech and probably still seething at McCain’s cynicism and Clinton’s narcissism his moment and speech didn’t affect me like it did this morning. Even with all the talking heads repeatedly belaboring the historic nature of his winning the nomination, the full impact of what he just accomplished went unnoticed by my sensibilities.
But then I realized why. It was because I never saw Obama as just a black man or even viewed him as a black man running for president. Much like I was brought up and taught through life, I viewed him as I view people in my life; by the content of their character, by their actions, by their words, not by the color of their skin. However, although delayed, the significance wasn’t lost on me. In that furious sentimental moment it happened upon me just how significant is to have a black man nominated for president of these United States by a major political party. Just that much closer to seeing him voted into office. The significance comes when you look back, and you don’t even have to look back all that far, over the race relations in this country. I’m reminded of that song Changes by Tupac. Particularly the line, “…and although it seems heaven sent, we ain’t ready to see a black president.” The sentiment that some things won’t ever change because that’s just the way it is has always bothered me. Something about that line of thinking profoundly offends me. There are plenty of reasons to prevent or deny change, just because that’s the way things have been is not one of them. But that’s an aside.
What I’m getting at is that emotional rise I felt was in part due to the strong empathy I have for all those who struggled during the civil rights movement to actually live to see the day in which a black man was chosen to be the leader of this country. To finally see a major statement of how much closer we’re moving toward the ideals we hold for this great nation is a really stirring feeling. I thought of just how proud Dr. King Jr. would be to see a prominent black man being sworn in to the office of president near his birthday anniversary, the glistening tears of joy silently streaming down his cheeks. And I think, yes I’d be there quietly weeping joyously as well. But I’m not so idealistic that we’re at the point where all of us can be judged by the content of character rather than by the color of our skin. And this certainly doesn’t mean the superficial divisions the country has will disappear immediately, but in a meaningful way what Obama has done is signal that indeed there is a change coming. And I fully believe that for this country, personal politics notwithstanding, it’s a change for the better we can all feel good about.
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
he's the Barackiest...
Congratulations Sen Obama... officially. I bet you're making Harold proud. I know I'm smiling.
So it looks like finally we can move to the next phase of the presidential race circus. On the Democrat side, it looks like a nominee can officially be named and we can look forward to more months of oh-so-fun politicking. But better the bickering done between opponents than party in-fighting.
Rumor has it that Clinton says she's open for the VP slot in Obama's bid for the presidency. Yeah… and when he turns her down he should probably call her up and apologize for “messing up her game”. But I guess after that speech she gave tonight, I'm guessing she's really trying to hold the VP slot hostage? Or just trying to get all the last minute donations she can to pay off her debt? Seriously, where's Al Gore and his big ass bat of inconvenient truth? I think she and A LOT of her rabid supporters could use a bit of sense beaten into them.
You know what, really after all the crap she and her campaign has done to elevate sore losing...
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