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November 10, 2008 03:09PM
Well, normally I blog on Tuesday, but I wanted to wait until after the election to make my predictions. I think Barack Obama will win and win big. (Whew, I am glad I got that off my chest.)
I know that wasn't too difficult to predict, made easier by doing it the day after he actually won big. As most of you know, I try to stay away from talking about politics on my website but I figure if there is a time to write something political it would be the day after the Presidential election.
Having been invited four years ago to participate in an inaugural gala for President Bush makes it highly unlikely that Barack's people will call my people and ask me to join in the celebration this time around. Well that's enough politics.
I am looking forward to the Apostles of Comedy tour starting in Chandler, Arizona next week. My fellow Apostles and I have been doing a media blitz for over three months, announcing the release of our movie and the kickoff of our tour. The irony in all this is, "Joe the Plumber" is more famous than any of us Apostles. You know, if Barack Obama really wanted to help the downtrodden, he could have stopped in at my house and let me ask a few questions.
The first one I would have asked is "Where the heck is the political center?" I keep hearing how he needs to govern from the center, but that only makes sense if you know where the middle is. Perhaps you, the reader, can help me out in that. I can guarantee you that Al Franken's view of where the political center is, is way to the left of where I think the political center is. So let me know; what issue defines the center for you?
Anyway, the beauty of America is that so many people can have differing opinions on serious issues and still have dinner together. So take someone who disagrees with you out for a cup of "Joe" this week and have a civil discussion about something you vehemently disagree on, like who is going to win Dancing with the Stars. I can't believe they got rid of Cloris Leachman, but I digress.
It is my opinion that this is the only way that America will ever come together as a nation, the media and our elected officials have no desire whatsoever of seeing a politically united America. Besides, it may be the only way conservatives will be able to express themselves after the Fairness Doctrine is implemented. Not that our government would ever try to stifle political discourse.
If there was ever a reason to shelve the Fairness Doctrine it would be after this election, obviously the American people can think their way around talk radio.
Here is a thought, maybe John Kerry and Al Gore lost their elections because, well... they were John Kerry and Al Gore.
God Bless America
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October 29, 2008 06:34PM
It is Tuesday, or what I like to call Blog Day, in the Allen home. It's not that I find blogging a chore; that designation is confined to anything Tami would like me to do. No, this is more like something like going to the grocery store; I never look forward to it, but once I get there, I find all kinds of goodies that made the trip worthwhile. Make sense? The problem I have with this blogging thing is I never know what to write about. Those of you who know me, know I suffer from ADHD, so my brain is constantly humming along, never stopping for more than a glance at anything of importance to the rest of the world. Heck, it's not even important to me most times. Obviously, when the words, "watch out for that semi truck" zip through my skull, it becomes fairly important, but when the words, "I can't believe that person would leave the house wearing those clothes," darts through my cranium, it really isn't worth sharing with you, the reader. Except in this case.
A couple of days ago I was driving to the grocery store. I do most of my thinking when I am driving. So my brain is humming along, the usual thoughts are buzzing in and out: "It looks like rain." "I didn't know their house was up for sale." "Gee I wonder if I am too old to take up pole vaulting." Etc. Then out of the corner of my eye I spot a man on a bicycle. He looked to be about my age. I didn't think much of it, until I noticed that he was covered head to toe in spandex!
You'd think with all the laws that our government has passed in this country restricting human behavior, they would have gotten around to putting restrictions on who should be allowed to wear spandex in public.
It came upon me so quick that I could not react in time to do anything about it, but the more I dwelled upon this, I began to wonder if the man himself even knew how ridiculous he looked. It's really sad when you think about it. You have to know there are thousands of folks who don't have people in their lives who tell them the truth. I have seen men in toupees that looked like road kill, and you just know they have no one to tell them. So it is with this man. I can't tell you how much this has haunted me. (As a follower of Christ, I believe that this "haunting," as with many other "hauntings" in my life, are from the Holy Spirit, the counselor that Jesus told me would come to guide me through this life.) As with all dealings with the counselor I ask, "What would you have me do?" So here is what I have been given. Take it or leave it, but it has allowed me to put these awful images behind me. (You got to have a plan)
The next time I see a man my age in spandex on a bicycle, I am running him into a ditch. You know, to get his attention. (In a Christian loving way, of course)
After I get his attention, I will then ask him if he has a mirror in his home. This may be the problem - with no mirror, he can't possibly see how mind-numbingly ridiculous he looks. But if he says he has a mirror, and he knowingly went out in public like that, then I will volunteer to be his true friend, you know the one who tells him the truth in all circumstances despite his feelings.
Then again, maybe the problem with me and spandex is my problem not his.... Naw! Now if you will excuse me, I need to get to the Wal-Mart to pick up a couple of mirrors before it gets dark.
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October 24, 2008 08:20AM
I was informed the other day that it has been since November of last year that I have written a blog post. My how time flies! I also believe this was after I promised everyone in my life I was going to be more diligent about letting my fans know what was going on in my life and career. To say that nothing has been going on would be a lie, but to remember all that has gone on would be a stretch. Therefore, I will deal with more recent history. My Cubs and White Sox both were in the playoffs this year. Possibly setting up what some would consider one of the signs of the Apocalypse. (A White Sox-Cub World Series.) It would have at least settled one of the fifty year arguments I have been having with my friend Corbin. Who's better the Cubs or Sox? The other argument is over a whiffle ball game, but I don't have the time to go into the details of that. Suffice it to say I am correct in stating that the ball was a home run, but I digress.
Not only did the Cubs and Sox lose, but it was so quick, that the beef I ordered from Portillo's got here two days after they were ousted. The good thing is that it looks as though the Apocalypse will be delayed indefinitely. Well, at least there is the Titans.
I can't get it out of my head that something big is going on this November and I can't quite put my finger on it. Something political I think. Anyway, if it comes to me I will wax philosophically on it. I hope it's not a Presidential election. I have been forbidden to talk about those things.
I can say this: 2008 will go down in history as the year that objective journalism finally died. Everyone I listen to for information has apparently picked a team and all objectivity has gone out the window. If I was allowed to talk about things political, I would say something about how I am getting the impression that these people in D.C. don't give a whit about us, the people. I know that I am praying for all our leaders, praying that something that resembles humility would fall upon them from the heavens.
I have to say after the bailout, one would think that the people who were responsible for this would have at least feigned hanging their collect heads in shame. Instead, we were witnesses to a celebration in front of the congressional building as if they won the World Series. I am only guessing but ripping off the taxpayers to the tune of a trillion dollars should not be a cause for celebration; it should be at least a time for some humility and at least one apology from someone in the government. Nothing, Nada, zip, zilch from anyone in charge. So I have decided to take responsibility for the collapse of our economy. Someone has too, so why not me?
I am soooooooo sorry. Please forgive me.
There I feel better. You know, that wasn't really that difficult. I wonder why it is so hard for our "public servants?"
What are your thoughts and feelings on these topics? I'd love to know your thoughts. You can share them by clicking on "post comment" below.
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