My, it was certainly wonderful to take in hours and hours of exaggerated rivalry theories, broken and questionable sports analogies, repeated redundant commercial noise,irrelevant sideline “insights”, and fancy computer-generated eye-candy on Game Day yesterday.
The actual football game also made for an interesting sidelight.
Speaking locally, in the midst of “The right says this” and “The left says that”, I’ve come to the conclusion that greed is bipartisan.
When a large number of people differ with a liberal’s viewpoint, the liberal immediately begins speaking of “outreach programs” and “educating the public”.
The concept that their own position might need to be reevaluated honestly never occurs to them. I see this disconnect as a glaring weakness in the liberal thought process, as well as an annoying elitist tiara.
On the other hand, in a disagreement a conservative tends to simply say, “I think you’re wrong”– which at least opens the door for the possibility of discussion.
I think highly of the person who can place their argument on the table and respond to disagreement with “Tell me your thoughts. Convince me.”
Continually testing one’s point of view in the harsh light of public evaluation is the mark of someone who values truth above ego.
This post wasn’t funny at all. I should have followed Dave Barry’s advice and inserted the word “weasel” somewhere.
… what would the naming convention be if two named storms collided and merged?
Not saying that will happen, but Hanna *is* sashaying around aimlessly and Ike is headed full steam westward.
Hannike?
Ikena?
Hike?
Oops?
Putting on the tinfoil hat, I have to wonder about the election this year.
I see the groundswell of grass-roots support for Ron Paul, Fred Thompson, even Mike Huckabee, and who (allegedly) gets the nod from the GOP? John McCain.
Conservatives immediately expressed concern over McCain’s more liberal tendencies… but if conservatives didn’t nominate him… who did? Leprechauns?
How can someone be nominated if no one would have voted for him?
Add to this McCain’s recent selection of political newbie Sarah Palin for vice-president. I can only picture the conversation in the war room…
*McCain:* I need to prove that I still have a lot in common with the Democrats. How can I do that?
*Advisor 1:* You could… hm…
*Advisor 2:* Got it! You could snatch defeat from the jaws of victory!
*McCain:* PERFECT! Now… how to do that? Strategy, people, strategy!
*Advisor 1:* What if… You know, Obama’s really weak on experience, right? What if you could find the only elected official with *less* political experience than he has?
*McCain:* Great! Great! Can we add some distracting family issues?
*Advisor 2:* [thumbing through Rolodex] Ohh, have *I* got a candidate for *you* …
I have to wonder (and remember, I’m still wearing the tinfoil hat) who stands to benefit from an America without an experienced leader.
One thing is certain: It isn’t the average American.
If things stand as they are, I will be casting my ballot for Libertarian candidate Bob Barr in 2008.
I know you will rest easier at night knowing this.