Do you ever feel that G-d is just fucking around with you for laughs? I've had that feeling recently.
One example comes in the form of the Bills' performance today. They lost a terrible game to the 49ers, 10-3, at home. The only offensive player to have a good showing for the Bills was Marshawn Lynch, who of course was on my opponent's fantasy football team. I went with Trent Edwards because he was facing a supposed weak pass defense. He didn't make it to the end of the game. Rian Lindell, the Bills normally reliable kicker, missed a couple of field goals, including a 20 yarder. You might be wondering if Lindell is on my fantasy team; he is.
It's to the point where I'm interested- and almost excited- to see what negative and absurd thing happens to me next.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
George Bush's Bad Week
George W. Bush wasn't always like this. He used to be a kind and compassionate man who harbored a profound love for humanity.
All of that changed in one week when George was in his mid-20s. The week began with his boss chewing him out for something that was not his fault. But she didn't simply make her point and go on her way. Instead, she berated him with repetitive criticism of the event in question. George was upset but he realized that he was a young man and we all have to pay our dues.
A couple of days later he became sick. Despite this, he went to a friend's house to watch his favorite NBA team, who rarely played on TV, lose by 25. The next day, he felt better until he asked out the girl he liked and she rejected him. The following afternoon, George played football and finished the game with tremendous neck and shoulder pain that would linger for a while.
That week, George faced Jeb Bush in their fantasy basketball league and lost. Jeb, who was younger, smarter, taller, and better looking, didn't even know much about the NBA, but he won the contest anyhow. George felt sick again. He got a call that he'd have to work on Sunday, so he'd miss a good portion of the NFL games that week, his one pending salvation.
As a result of that week, George decided that the only two things of importance in this world were money and power. He found Jesus in order to achieve those goals. The rest is history.
All of that changed in one week when George was in his mid-20s. The week began with his boss chewing him out for something that was not his fault. But she didn't simply make her point and go on her way. Instead, she berated him with repetitive criticism of the event in question. George was upset but he realized that he was a young man and we all have to pay our dues.
A couple of days later he became sick. Despite this, he went to a friend's house to watch his favorite NBA team, who rarely played on TV, lose by 25. The next day, he felt better until he asked out the girl he liked and she rejected him. The following afternoon, George played football and finished the game with tremendous neck and shoulder pain that would linger for a while.
That week, George faced Jeb Bush in their fantasy basketball league and lost. Jeb, who was younger, smarter, taller, and better looking, didn't even know much about the NBA, but he won the contest anyhow. George felt sick again. He got a call that he'd have to work on Sunday, so he'd miss a good portion of the NFL games that week, his one pending salvation.
As a result of that week, George decided that the only two things of importance in this world were money and power. He found Jesus in order to achieve those goals. The rest is history.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Lincoln was Obamaesk
In many ways Abraham Lincoln was a lot like President-elect Barack Obama. For starters, Lincoln served a short tenure in Washington as a representative of Illinois before becoming president. But the similarities don't stop there.
As is the case with Obama, Lincoln was known for his great speeches. However, much like Obama, his speeches were criticized during his time. Bill Kristol every once in a while says about an Obama speech, "That one just didn't do it for me," even though it was really great and he knows it. Manton Marble, the Bill Kristol of Lincoln's era, commented on the Gettysburg Address, "The President awkwardly rose and in his customary high-pitched nasally voice, orated few words as if he had recently completed jerking off with Icy-Hot."
In one way Lincoln was not like Obama. He never had to put up with patronizing remarks such as, "He's so articulate." Instead, Lincoln was fortunate enough to receive unambiguous criticism such as, "We should not trust this nation to a backwoods slow-witted lawyer, who is barely civil enough to dine with even the most boorish prostitutes." But there are still numerous parallels. As Obama has been called a secret Muslim because of his name, Lincoln was called a secret Jew because of his. Lincoln, in classic Obama form, took over a country in dramatic turmoil. He also had a hot wife.
The links sometimes take on an eerie persona. Lincoln and Obama were elected at roughly the same age, give or take five years. Taken together, their first and last names both have five syllables. Lincoln had a secretary named Obama and Obama will have a secretary named Lincoln. As Obama will do, Lincoln hired a "team of rivals" to his cabinet.
While Lincoln followed Obama before the fact in almost every way, he failed to in only one. Lincoln was shot, whereas Obama will live a long and increasingly hemorrhoid-laden life.
As is the case with Obama, Lincoln was known for his great speeches. However, much like Obama, his speeches were criticized during his time. Bill Kristol every once in a while says about an Obama speech, "That one just didn't do it for me," even though it was really great and he knows it. Manton Marble, the Bill Kristol of Lincoln's era, commented on the Gettysburg Address, "The President awkwardly rose and in his customary high-pitched nasally voice, orated few words as if he had recently completed jerking off with Icy-Hot."
In one way Lincoln was not like Obama. He never had to put up with patronizing remarks such as, "He's so articulate." Instead, Lincoln was fortunate enough to receive unambiguous criticism such as, "We should not trust this nation to a backwoods slow-witted lawyer, who is barely civil enough to dine with even the most boorish prostitutes." But there are still numerous parallels. As Obama has been called a secret Muslim because of his name, Lincoln was called a secret Jew because of his. Lincoln, in classic Obama form, took over a country in dramatic turmoil. He also had a hot wife.
The links sometimes take on an eerie persona. Lincoln and Obama were elected at roughly the same age, give or take five years. Taken together, their first and last names both have five syllables. Lincoln had a secretary named Obama and Obama will have a secretary named Lincoln. As Obama will do, Lincoln hired a "team of rivals" to his cabinet.
While Lincoln followed Obama before the fact in almost every way, he failed to in only one. Lincoln was shot, whereas Obama will live a long and increasingly hemorrhoid-laden life.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Pat Robertson on Black Friday
I used to watch the 700 Club in college. I'm not a fan of horror movies, so I watched the 700 Club instead. I've since grown out of that phase. However, I was flipping through the channels last night and stopped on the show just for a moment.
Standing next to a black woman, Pat Robertson ranted about Black Friday. He understood why they called it Black Friday, because the day often puts companies into the black as opposed to the red. But he still didn't like the name. He felt that "black" was somber. It was evil. You could see the woman's insides collapse when she heard those words. She managed to skillfully shrug it off, as black people are accustomed to having to do.
Instead of Black Friday, Pat Robertson suggested Rosie Friday. Even though I don't agree with his characterization of the word black being associated with evil, I like the idea. It's about time Rosie O'Donnell had a day named after her.
Pat Robertson, saying racist shit since the 1930s. But. Pat Robertson, supporting gay rights since last night.
Standing next to a black woman, Pat Robertson ranted about Black Friday. He understood why they called it Black Friday, because the day often puts companies into the black as opposed to the red. But he still didn't like the name. He felt that "black" was somber. It was evil. You could see the woman's insides collapse when she heard those words. She managed to skillfully shrug it off, as black people are accustomed to having to do.
Instead of Black Friday, Pat Robertson suggested Rosie Friday. Even though I don't agree with his characterization of the word black being associated with evil, I like the idea. It's about time Rosie O'Donnell had a day named after her.
Pat Robertson, saying racist shit since the 1930s. But. Pat Robertson, supporting gay rights since last night.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Black QBs and Coaches
Ten years ago, it seemed like the dawn of a new era of black quarterbacks in the NFL. Perhaps, it appeared, old prejudices were cracking under the pressure of reason. But ten years later, starting NFL quarterbacks who are black can be hard to find.
Donovan McNabb has been one of the best QBs for over a decade. He has been forced to endure an enormous amount of criticism, most of it only because he is black. He was called a traitor to his race because, as he got older, he stayed in the pocket more. It was said that the liberal media blew up his accomplishments because of white guilt. Carrying his team to four consecutive conference championship games counted for nothing. Now, after struggling for a few games, he is in danger of losing his starting job.
The list of black QBs in the NFC includes Jason Campbell. The AFC fields two black QBs, David Garrard and JaMarcus Russell.
The Lions recently signed and started Daunte Culpepper. Two young QBs took a seat on the bench during this year, Vince Young and Tavaris Jackson. That leaves the current number at 5 black starting QBs in the 32-team NFL.
The hiring of black head coaches seems to have lost a little momentum as well. The NFC North has three black men running the show, Marvin Lewis, Romeo Crennel, and Mike Tomlin. The first two are on the hot seat.
Other AFC headmen who are black include, Tony Dungy and Herman Edwards. In the NFC, Lovie Smith and Mike Singletary, who took over mid-year in San Francisco, lead their squads. That puts the number at 7. Of the people on this list, only Dungy and Edwards have been a head coach for more than one team.
Donovan McNabb has been one of the best QBs for over a decade. He has been forced to endure an enormous amount of criticism, most of it only because he is black. He was called a traitor to his race because, as he got older, he stayed in the pocket more. It was said that the liberal media blew up his accomplishments because of white guilt. Carrying his team to four consecutive conference championship games counted for nothing. Now, after struggling for a few games, he is in danger of losing his starting job.
The list of black QBs in the NFC includes Jason Campbell. The AFC fields two black QBs, David Garrard and JaMarcus Russell.
The Lions recently signed and started Daunte Culpepper. Two young QBs took a seat on the bench during this year, Vince Young and Tavaris Jackson. That leaves the current number at 5 black starting QBs in the 32-team NFL.
The hiring of black head coaches seems to have lost a little momentum as well. The NFC North has three black men running the show, Marvin Lewis, Romeo Crennel, and Mike Tomlin. The first two are on the hot seat.
Other AFC headmen who are black include, Tony Dungy and Herman Edwards. In the NFC, Lovie Smith and Mike Singletary, who took over mid-year in San Francisco, lead their squads. That puts the number at 7. Of the people on this list, only Dungy and Edwards have been a head coach for more than one team.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Obama Orates on the Economy
President-elect Obama has to deal with the failing economy. He speaks with a reporter about the subject.
Reporter: Do you think the economic crisis will become worse before it becomes better?
Obama: If there is no struggle, there is no progress.
Reporter: What, in your estimation, caused the economic fallout and how do you suggest that we get out of this mess?
Obama: It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. The power and greed of the financial elite caused the crisis. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have the exact measure of the injustice and wrong which will be imposed on them.
Reporter: Do you believe that the nation should reward its working class to a greater degree?
Obama: Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe. When men sow the wind it is rational to expect that they will reap the whirlwind.
Reporter: You are calling for drastic changes in the nation's economy...
Obama: We must change. America is false to the past, false to the present, and solemnly binds herself to be false to the future. The life of a nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous. We must focus on education. It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.
Reporter: What do you believe is the current status of the American Dream?
Obama: People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get.
Reporter: Do you think the economic crisis will become worse before it becomes better?
Obama: If there is no struggle, there is no progress.
Reporter: What, in your estimation, caused the economic fallout and how do you suggest that we get out of this mess?
Obama: It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. The power and greed of the financial elite caused the crisis. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have the exact measure of the injustice and wrong which will be imposed on them.
Reporter: Do you believe that the nation should reward its working class to a greater degree?
Obama: Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe. When men sow the wind it is rational to expect that they will reap the whirlwind.
Reporter: You are calling for drastic changes in the nation's economy...
Obama: We must change. America is false to the past, false to the present, and solemnly binds herself to be false to the future. The life of a nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous. We must focus on education. It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.
Reporter: What do you believe is the current status of the American Dream?
Obama: People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
McClellan and the 1864 Campaign
There are times when the lines are distinctly drawn on the large issues of the day. The campaign of 1864 was one of those occasions. Logically, one could have stood for saving the Union tied with the abolishment of slavery or call for peace and disunion.
We are told that generals embody strong principles while politicians are malleable when confronted with public opinion. Abraham Lincoln, forced to balance the Radicals and the conservatives still left in his country, still managed to fight for the Union and reiterate his desire for emancipation.
The Democratic candidate, General George McClellan came up with the ingenious position of continuing the war to save the Union while allowing for the existence of slavery. There is no truth to the rumor that his slogan for the campaign was called How to Lose A Presidential Election in 10 Days.
McClellan wanted the Union to be as it was, slavery and all. Unfortunately for him, the reason the war was fought in the first place revolved around that position being untenable. It's a little like fighting the war in Iraq for three years and then restoring Saddam Hussein to power. The only difference is that McClellan's plan is much stupider. What did he think was the cause of the war? Did he think the South was upset that the SEC only got 5 teams into the 1864 NCAA college basketball tournament when they really deserved 7? C'mon George, everyone knew it was fought over slavery, which came to a head over the issue of its expansion into the territories.
Not only was it an irreconcilable platform, it was politically moronic. Did he think a large portion of the electorate wanted to die for no particular reason? Was he appealing to the huge Northern slave-owning constituency, who also wanted the Union saved? Maybe he was hoping the Easter Bunny and Santa Clause would vote Democrat in '64 as well. Lincoln fired him several years before; he could have went after the president's execution of the war. That might have made more sense. McClellan was an idiot.
Some might argue that McClellan's strategy wasn't so finger-in-your-penis-hole stupid because he was on track to win until the war's tide turned during the campaign. Much as is the case with Obama's success in the wake of the economic collapse in this campaign, those battles were merely the impetus for an inevitable swing in Lincoln's favor. His allies, specifically Republican Radicals, understood that Lincoln was their best option, but were playing politics early in the campaign. It's similar to the games that Hillary Clinton's supporters played this year. The bottom line is that George McClellan was imbecilic turd.
We are told that generals embody strong principles while politicians are malleable when confronted with public opinion. Abraham Lincoln, forced to balance the Radicals and the conservatives still left in his country, still managed to fight for the Union and reiterate his desire for emancipation.
The Democratic candidate, General George McClellan came up with the ingenious position of continuing the war to save the Union while allowing for the existence of slavery. There is no truth to the rumor that his slogan for the campaign was called How to Lose A Presidential Election in 10 Days.
McClellan wanted the Union to be as it was, slavery and all. Unfortunately for him, the reason the war was fought in the first place revolved around that position being untenable. It's a little like fighting the war in Iraq for three years and then restoring Saddam Hussein to power. The only difference is that McClellan's plan is much stupider. What did he think was the cause of the war? Did he think the South was upset that the SEC only got 5 teams into the 1864 NCAA college basketball tournament when they really deserved 7? C'mon George, everyone knew it was fought over slavery, which came to a head over the issue of its expansion into the territories.
Not only was it an irreconcilable platform, it was politically moronic. Did he think a large portion of the electorate wanted to die for no particular reason? Was he appealing to the huge Northern slave-owning constituency, who also wanted the Union saved? Maybe he was hoping the Easter Bunny and Santa Clause would vote Democrat in '64 as well. Lincoln fired him several years before; he could have went after the president's execution of the war. That might have made more sense. McClellan was an idiot.
Some might argue that McClellan's strategy wasn't so finger-in-your-penis-hole stupid because he was on track to win until the war's tide turned during the campaign. Much as is the case with Obama's success in the wake of the economic collapse in this campaign, those battles were merely the impetus for an inevitable swing in Lincoln's favor. His allies, specifically Republican Radicals, understood that Lincoln was their best option, but were playing politics early in the campaign. It's similar to the games that Hillary Clinton's supporters played this year. The bottom line is that George McClellan was imbecilic turd.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Waiting Rooms
I was sitting in a waiting room as my car was being serviced when a woman walked into the room and sat down. She began to talk to everyone in the room, loudly, whether they wanted to converse or not.
"HEY HONEY! HOW ARE YOU?! YOU LOOK GREAT! YOU LOOK LIKE YOU JUST WALKED OUT OF A MAGAZINE!"
If the victim of this barrage of boisterous words allowed it, she would continue the conversation until the end of time. Well, I had been reading my book for an hour and a half and my eyes were tired. I wanted to listen to my ipod. But I wasn't going to put my book down. Not even for a second. I peeked over my book and knew that would give her just enough time to pounce on me. Plus, I was sure the earphones of my ipod were tangled and it would take me a couple of minutes until they were serviceable. I couldn't risk it. I kept reading.
Finally, after 15 minutes of fretting over this lady, my car was ready. I closed my book and walked out of the room. The lady hurled some questions in my direction, but I artfully shrugged them off. I was about to be free.
It later occurred to me that this lady was a terrorist. She had held the entire waiting room hostage. I realized that bin Laden should learn from this lady and put people like her in waiting rooms all across America. That would shut down our economy in a heartbeat. Dentist’s and doctor's offices would cease to exist. Our nation would be crippled. It's a far more effective method of terrorism than anything bin Laden has done.
One person told me not to tell bin Laden about my great idea. Another reasoned with me, "A great idea is a great idea." But that brings up an interesting ethical question for bin Laden. Would he even take an idea, no matter how great, from an American Jew? Which is more important to bin Laden: his ideology of bigotry or terrorism? It's an ethical question that speaks to the soul of the man.
"HEY HONEY! HOW ARE YOU?! YOU LOOK GREAT! YOU LOOK LIKE YOU JUST WALKED OUT OF A MAGAZINE!"
If the victim of this barrage of boisterous words allowed it, she would continue the conversation until the end of time. Well, I had been reading my book for an hour and a half and my eyes were tired. I wanted to listen to my ipod. But I wasn't going to put my book down. Not even for a second. I peeked over my book and knew that would give her just enough time to pounce on me. Plus, I was sure the earphones of my ipod were tangled and it would take me a couple of minutes until they were serviceable. I couldn't risk it. I kept reading.
Finally, after 15 minutes of fretting over this lady, my car was ready. I closed my book and walked out of the room. The lady hurled some questions in my direction, but I artfully shrugged them off. I was about to be free.
It later occurred to me that this lady was a terrorist. She had held the entire waiting room hostage. I realized that bin Laden should learn from this lady and put people like her in waiting rooms all across America. That would shut down our economy in a heartbeat. Dentist’s and doctor's offices would cease to exist. Our nation would be crippled. It's a far more effective method of terrorism than anything bin Laden has done.
One person told me not to tell bin Laden about my great idea. Another reasoned with me, "A great idea is a great idea." But that brings up an interesting ethical question for bin Laden. Would he even take an idea, no matter how great, from an American Jew? Which is more important to bin Laden: his ideology of bigotry or terrorism? It's an ethical question that speaks to the soul of the man.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Obama's Dream for Peace
Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States. A reporter asks him about his philosophy on the wars and about race relations.
Reporter: Will you end the war in Iraq?
Obama: Somehow this madness must cease. We must stop now. I speak as a brother to the suffering poor of Iraq and Afghanistan. I speak for those whose land is being laid waste, whose homes are being destroyed, whose culture is being subverted. I speak for the poor in America who are paying the double price of smashed hopes at home and death and corruption in Iraq and Afghanistan. I speak as a citizen of the world, for the world as it stands aghast at the path we have taken. I speak as an American to my fellow leaders of my own nation. The great initiative in these wars is ours. The initiative to stop them must be ours.
Reporter: Some have accused advocates of stopping the war in Iraq as cutting and running. They claim that a significant troop withdrawal is neither safe, nor politically savvy. How do you answer these critics?
Obama: Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' But conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but because conscience tells one it is right.
Reporter: There are fears that if we withdraw the troops too quickly, we may have to return. What are your feelings on that subject?
Obama: Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.
Reporter: Is ending the war the first priority of your administration?
Obama: Yes. A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom. The bombs in Iraq explode at home; they destroy the hopes and possibilities for a decent America.
Reporter: Do you believe America's power in the world is waning?
Obama: I am convinced that love is the most durable power in the world. It is not an expression of impractical idealism, but of practical realism. Far from being the pious injunction of a Utopian dreamer, love is an absolute necessity for the survival of our civilization. To return hate for hate does nothing but intensify the existence of evil in the universe. Someone must have sense enough and religion enough to cut off the chain of hate and evil, and this can only be done through love.
Reporter: So the U.S. should not retaliate if attacked?
Obama: Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
Reporter: With all of the problems in the world, where did your message of hope come from?
Obama: Being black in America means trying to smile when you want to cry. It means trying to hold on to physical life amid psychological death. It means the pain of watching your children grow up with clouds of inferiority in their mental skies. It means having your legs cut off, and then being condemned for being a cripple. To be black in America is to hope against hope.
Reporter: Do you think your election will serve to change the way this country views racial issues?
Obama: Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality. I have a dream that my two little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
Reporter: America is a very divided place facing significant challenges. How will you bring us together?
Obama: Ultimately a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.
Reporter: Will you end the war in Iraq?
Obama: Somehow this madness must cease. We must stop now. I speak as a brother to the suffering poor of Iraq and Afghanistan. I speak for those whose land is being laid waste, whose homes are being destroyed, whose culture is being subverted. I speak for the poor in America who are paying the double price of smashed hopes at home and death and corruption in Iraq and Afghanistan. I speak as a citizen of the world, for the world as it stands aghast at the path we have taken. I speak as an American to my fellow leaders of my own nation. The great initiative in these wars is ours. The initiative to stop them must be ours.
Reporter: Some have accused advocates of stopping the war in Iraq as cutting and running. They claim that a significant troop withdrawal is neither safe, nor politically savvy. How do you answer these critics?
Obama: Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' But conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but because conscience tells one it is right.
Reporter: There are fears that if we withdraw the troops too quickly, we may have to return. What are your feelings on that subject?
Obama: Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.
Reporter: Is ending the war the first priority of your administration?
Obama: Yes. A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom. The bombs in Iraq explode at home; they destroy the hopes and possibilities for a decent America.
Reporter: Do you believe America's power in the world is waning?
Obama: I am convinced that love is the most durable power in the world. It is not an expression of impractical idealism, but of practical realism. Far from being the pious injunction of a Utopian dreamer, love is an absolute necessity for the survival of our civilization. To return hate for hate does nothing but intensify the existence of evil in the universe. Someone must have sense enough and religion enough to cut off the chain of hate and evil, and this can only be done through love.
Reporter: So the U.S. should not retaliate if attacked?
Obama: Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
Reporter: With all of the problems in the world, where did your message of hope come from?
Obama: Being black in America means trying to smile when you want to cry. It means trying to hold on to physical life amid psychological death. It means the pain of watching your children grow up with clouds of inferiority in their mental skies. It means having your legs cut off, and then being condemned for being a cripple. To be black in America is to hope against hope.
Reporter: Do you think your election will serve to change the way this country views racial issues?
Obama: Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality. I have a dream that my two little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
Reporter: America is a very divided place facing significant challenges. How will you bring us together?
Obama: Ultimately a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Hard Times for Pirates
The labor unions have lost their prominence in American life. Just look at the pirates union. Every pirate seems to be missing an eye and many have lost limbs. The union has not been able to provide pirates with adequate and affordable health care.
Pirates work long hard hours. They feel as if they lose their money just as fast as they gain it. Their fortunes have been plundered by a small elite of bandits. Many pirates have lost their homes. In fact, most sleep in their mode of transportation. Neither the union nor the government is working to give pirates the opportunity to succeed in today's world.
At least, for the rest of us, those problems are unique to pirates.
Pirates work long hard hours. They feel as if they lose their money just as fast as they gain it. Their fortunes have been plundered by a small elite of bandits. Many pirates have lost their homes. In fact, most sleep in their mode of transportation. Neither the union nor the government is working to give pirates the opportunity to succeed in today's world.
At least, for the rest of us, those problems are unique to pirates.
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