The President warned us...
...he said that we would be personally responsible for our small part in a huge team effort to effect "change". I suggest that we name Obama's cabinet Team America. Our coach/cheerleader would be Obama and then he can order us to do things. Of course, he has to soften up the enemy a bit first, I think that even Republicans who were in favor of the war in Iraq can appreciate that. In a stroke of genius, Obama came up with a mild mind control tactic that I wager will work quite well. So, yes, he's using mind control...but in a good way. He's simply trying to mold us into what he sees as morally correct. It's quite honorable if you think about it.
Our Representatives...the people from our home towns who are in Congress to represent us, were recently told sternly that "they have to stop listening to Rush Limbaugh if they want to get along with Democrats and the new administration." I think it's an excellent idea because it shows the President's genuine commitment to bi-partisan ideals. I like that in a president.
But, if ignoring Rush is good, then I think that we can do much better ourselves. Let's stop listening to Ann Coulter, Sean Hannity and Mormons. Obama knows that those shows could be hosted by people of his own choosing. All we have to do is get the current group of racists thrown off the air.
Ideally, we need to get rid of FoxNews altogether but getting rid of people who are just plain WRONG in their opinions is a good start. I applaud the President's choice, by the way. Rush is an easy one to stomp all over because normal people know that he nuts. Even people who DO listen to him won't admit it out loud. They know that we will absolutely call them out as the racists that they are.That's part of OUR responsibility...to make it difficult for Republicans to speak openly by pointing out the undercurrent of racism and intolerance that flows through EVERY SINGLE THING THAT THEY SAY!!!
If Republicans listen to people like Rob Reiner, Mill Maher and Al Franken, they'd see things the same way that Obama sees things. Lord knows, that's GOT to be a good thing! I agree with everything that he's said so far and he is one special leader. He's the kind of leader that you trust enough to offer your blind allegiance. I love that in a President.
I can't tell you how important is for us to do our part and if we just look to Obama, he will tell us what to do. Some Republican nut job voiced an incorrect opinion and Coach Obama quickly let the Republican know that, "I won," adding, “I will trump you on that.” I have no idea what the Republican said to get Obama's dander up but whatever it was, it must have been really, really evil. And to paraphrase Richard Nixon, "If the President does it, it can't be evil." So, we know that our Coach will act in our best interests...he's the President for goodness sakes!
Like the Coach said, "Change won't happen overnight!" He's right. We learned that in this scene from Broadcast News which clearly states:
"What do you think the Devil is going to look like if he's around? Nobody is going to be taken in if he has a long, red, pointy tail. No. I'm semi-serious here. He will look attractive and he will be nice and helpful and he will get a job where he influences a great God-fearing nation and he will never do an evil thing... he will just bit by little bit lower standards where they are important. Just coax along flash over substance... Just a tiny bit. And he will talk about all of us really being salesmen. And he'll get all the great women."
Obama is a patient man with a plan, I like that in a President.
So, you might wonder, what can YOU do to help Team America? Well, don't be afraid to point out injustice and intolerance whenever you see it. Trust your gut, if you KNOW deep inside your heart that the person in front of you is WRONG, then let him know that! Don't hesitate to call him out for the racist, sexist pig that he is. You have to look closely because some of them don't discuss race at all. Those are the crafty Republicans. They can appear to be discussing the economy and they might even be good at it. But dig a bit deeper and you'll find a racist. It never fails. So, if a person calls himself a Republican, a Conservative, a Libertarian or if he is simply spreading his sinister propaganda, have the courage to do what the Coach does, tell your opponent that "WE WON!...And that trumps EVERYTHING!"
Oh, by the way, a great "how-to" manual was written in the 60's by a man named Ray Bradbury. He called it Fahrenheit 451 and they even made a movie out of it so more people could have access to Bradbury's method of ending bi-partisanship. You guys should all read that bok, you might just draw some strength from it. It would be so cool if the Coach put a copy on his desk...doncha think?
...he said that we would be personally responsible for our small part in a huge team effort to effect "change". I suggest that we name Obama's cabinet Team America. Our coach/cheerleader would be Obama and then he can order us to do things. Of course, he has to soften up the enemy a bit first, I think that even Republicans who were in favor of the war in Iraq can appreciate that. In a stroke of genius, Obama came up with a mild mind control tactic that I wager will work quite well. So, yes, he's using mind control...but in a good way. He's simply trying to mold us into what he sees as morally correct. It's quite honorable if you think about it.
Our Representatives...the people from our home towns who are in Congress to represent us, were recently told sternly that "they have to stop listening to Rush Limbaugh if they want to get along with Democrats and the new administration." I think it's an excellent idea because it shows the President's genuine commitment to bi-partisan ideals. I like that in a president.
But, if ignoring Rush is good, then I think that we can do much better ourselves. Let's stop listening to Ann Coulter, Sean Hannity and Mormons. Obama knows that those shows could be hosted by people of his own choosing. All we have to do is get the current group of racists thrown off the air.
Ideally, we need to get rid of FoxNews altogether but getting rid of people who are just plain WRONG in their opinions is a good start. I applaud the President's choice, by the way. Rush is an easy one to stomp all over because normal people know that he nuts. Even people who DO listen to him won't admit it out loud. They know that we will absolutely call them out as the racists that they are.That's part of OUR responsibility...to make it difficult for Republicans to speak openly by pointing out the undercurrent of racism and intolerance that flows through EVERY SINGLE THING THAT THEY SAY!!!
If Republicans listen to people like Rob Reiner, Mill Maher and Al Franken, they'd see things the same way that Obama sees things. Lord knows, that's GOT to be a good thing! I agree with everything that he's said so far and he is one special leader. He's the kind of leader that you trust enough to offer your blind allegiance. I love that in a President.
I can't tell you how important is for us to do our part and if we just look to Obama, he will tell us what to do. Some Republican nut job voiced an incorrect opinion and Coach Obama quickly let the Republican know that, "I won," adding, “I will trump you on that.” I have no idea what the Republican said to get Obama's dander up but whatever it was, it must have been really, really evil. And to paraphrase Richard Nixon, "If the President does it, it can't be evil." So, we know that our Coach will act in our best interests...he's the President for goodness sakes!
Like the Coach said, "Change won't happen overnight!" He's right. We learned that in this scene from Broadcast News which clearly states:
"What do you think the Devil is going to look like if he's around? Nobody is going to be taken in if he has a long, red, pointy tail. No. I'm semi-serious here. He will look attractive and he will be nice and helpful and he will get a job where he influences a great God-fearing nation and he will never do an evil thing... he will just bit by little bit lower standards where they are important. Just coax along flash over substance... Just a tiny bit. And he will talk about all of us really being salesmen. And he'll get all the great women."
Obama is a patient man with a plan, I like that in a President.
So, you might wonder, what can YOU do to help Team America? Well, don't be afraid to point out injustice and intolerance whenever you see it. Trust your gut, if you KNOW deep inside your heart that the person in front of you is WRONG, then let him know that! Don't hesitate to call him out for the racist, sexist pig that he is. You have to look closely because some of them don't discuss race at all. Those are the crafty Republicans. They can appear to be discussing the economy and they might even be good at it. But dig a bit deeper and you'll find a racist. It never fails. So, if a person calls himself a Republican, a Conservative, a Libertarian or if he is simply spreading his sinister propaganda, have the courage to do what the Coach does, tell your opponent that "WE WON!...And that trumps EVERYTHING!"
Oh, by the way, a great "how-to" manual was written in the 60's by a man named Ray Bradbury. He called it Fahrenheit 451 and they even made a movie out of it so more people could have access to Bradbury's method of ending bi-partisanship. You guys should all read that bok, you might just draw some strength from it. It would be so cool if the Coach put a copy on his desk...doncha think?
posted by Meg Kelso | 4:32 AM
2 Comments:
Meg-
You actually need to watch the movie "Team America"....it's a hoot....
Cool. I don't remember that at all but I know I had heard the phrase somewhere, I just didn't know where orhen.
:)
Nice to cyber-see ya!
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