For sometime I have been aware that a number of Americans hate Karl Rove. I have been mystified by these hostile feelings because it is well known that he cares about each and every American, regardless of their race, nationality, religion, or political affiliation. This has earned him the nickname of "Santa's Favorite Elf," among many, many people. I have even been told that each night before he goes to bed, he says a special prayer for the well-being of liberal Democrats throughout this country. Isn't that sweet.
He has been blamed for spreading disinformation about the clause and purpose of the war in Iraq. To the best of my knowledge he has consistently stated that we were invited in by the Iraqis to help them overthrow Saddam Hussein. He certainly wasn't responsible for the fact that the CIA and other intelligence sources gave the president and his advisers faulty information regarding the status of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. My inside source within inner conservative Republican circles, Stanislaw Lemsky, a former Soviet school teacher and member of the KGB, told me that Karl cautioned the president about making sure the intelligence information was absolutely correct.
A number of people have also accused him of preventing significant numbers of Americans from being able to vote. To substantiate such absurd claims recently inappropriately intercepted e-mail messages with voter names have been used as purported evidence to support this assertion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Karl and his staff have been working late into the night to make sure these people who have been targeted by unknown sources are actually assured of their ability to vote in the presidential election.
Lastly, allegations have been made about Karl's involvement in the prosecution of former Governor Don Siegelman of Alabama. I'm sure Jill Simpson means well, but she probably misunderstood Karl Rove when he allegedly asked her to photograph then Governor Siegelman in compromising sexual activities. Karl probably told her that he wanted some personal pictures of the governor and his wife so that he could hang them. To have said what Ms. Simpson accuses him of saying what have constituted dishonorable and illegal activities, both totally abhorrent to Karl's altruistic nature.
Come on Americans, let's get the truth straight.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
In Defense of Hillary Clinton
Defending Hillary Clinton at this point in time is an extremely difficult endeavor, akin to my guarding Kobe Bryant in a game of basketball. I believe that somewhere amongst the various versions of Hillary displayed during the past years, there is a Hillary that is very bright, very capable, and could make a good president of the U.S. Unfortunately, as I alluded to in the previous sentence, we have been presented with different Hillarys and it is difficult to know which one is real. A significant group of people detest her to a degree that is almost unfathomable. Thus, when she makes a “mistake” or utters anything that could be interpreted negatively, a nuclear arsenal of verbal vituperation is launched at her creating a mental radioactive wasteland that makes it hard to render a fair judgment of what she said.
The most recent nuclear verbal uproar was in regard to her mentioning Robert Kennedy’s assassination in June1968 when he was a candidate for the presidency of the U.S. A wide range of groups were horrified by her mentioning this fact. Various interpretations of “what she was really saying” spewed forth like foul smelling volcanic lava. Something that should have been a major factor in determining how people reacted to what she said, but which was largely overlooked, was the reaction of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He was not offended by what she said, and this should not be overlooked because he is a Hillary Supporter. Unfortunately, at this point in her career, and her bid for presidency of the U.S., each person’s individual feelings are paramount in interpreting what she said or did.
Let’s get back to the problem of the multiple Hillarys. Recently, I watched a documentary of former president Harry S. Truman. It seemed that once he decided to campaign for the presidency in 1948 he had already formulated what he wanted to say. When he arose each day on his famous train trip across America he spoke from his heart without hesitation. He did not have to figure out who he was going to be that day and what he was going to say. Therein lays the dilemma for most people who have run for president and other political positions since that time. They get up each day and have to figure out who they are going to be and what they are going to say to the people on the day’s agenda. This is certainly Hillary’s dilemma as is it Senator McCain’s, but to a lesser degree Senator Obama's. When Hillary is at her best, speaking from her heart, she has been able to establish a somewhat improbable connection with the working class of America. At such times she resonates well because there is less political artifice going through her head. Unfortunately, much of the time she is constantly trying to figure out what to say, how to say it, and who to say it to. This is when she ends up in deep caca. One particular instance was when she casually stated she would wipe out Iran when questioned what her response would be to Iranian nuclear aggression. I believe she was trying to impress on the interviewer, and the audience, that she would be tough leader. Unfortunately, this was a horrendous way of making her point.
Another factor hampering her ability to come forth as a consistent person is her association with her husband Bill Clinton. There is nothing genuine about Bill because everything he says and does is calculated for a desired effect. This does not make Bill unique as a major political figure but he has served as a poor model for Hillary. The Clintons as a single psychological entity have developed their own narcissistic sense of personal entitlement.
I’m not sure how well I defended Hillary, but it was a tough job and someone had to do it. No doubt James Spader portraying Alan Shore on Boston Legal would have done better. But that is fiction and I have been dealing with the reality that the Hillary who could have been a good president has long since been subsumed by political calculation, blind ambition, and the belief that she was entitled to be president. As Americans have learned to our dismay being the best presidential candidate has little to do with becoming the president. Shame on us.
The most recent nuclear verbal uproar was in regard to her mentioning Robert Kennedy’s assassination in June1968 when he was a candidate for the presidency of the U.S. A wide range of groups were horrified by her mentioning this fact. Various interpretations of “what she was really saying” spewed forth like foul smelling volcanic lava. Something that should have been a major factor in determining how people reacted to what she said, but which was largely overlooked, was the reaction of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He was not offended by what she said, and this should not be overlooked because he is a Hillary Supporter. Unfortunately, at this point in her career, and her bid for presidency of the U.S., each person’s individual feelings are paramount in interpreting what she said or did.
Let’s get back to the problem of the multiple Hillarys. Recently, I watched a documentary of former president Harry S. Truman. It seemed that once he decided to campaign for the presidency in 1948 he had already formulated what he wanted to say. When he arose each day on his famous train trip across America he spoke from his heart without hesitation. He did not have to figure out who he was going to be that day and what he was going to say. Therein lays the dilemma for most people who have run for president and other political positions since that time. They get up each day and have to figure out who they are going to be and what they are going to say to the people on the day’s agenda. This is certainly Hillary’s dilemma as is it Senator McCain’s, but to a lesser degree Senator Obama's. When Hillary is at her best, speaking from her heart, she has been able to establish a somewhat improbable connection with the working class of America. At such times she resonates well because there is less political artifice going through her head. Unfortunately, much of the time she is constantly trying to figure out what to say, how to say it, and who to say it to. This is when she ends up in deep caca. One particular instance was when she casually stated she would wipe out Iran when questioned what her response would be to Iranian nuclear aggression. I believe she was trying to impress on the interviewer, and the audience, that she would be tough leader. Unfortunately, this was a horrendous way of making her point.
Another factor hampering her ability to come forth as a consistent person is her association with her husband Bill Clinton. There is nothing genuine about Bill because everything he says and does is calculated for a desired effect. This does not make Bill unique as a major political figure but he has served as a poor model for Hillary. The Clintons as a single psychological entity have developed their own narcissistic sense of personal entitlement.
I’m not sure how well I defended Hillary, but it was a tough job and someone had to do it. No doubt James Spader portraying Alan Shore on Boston Legal would have done better. But that is fiction and I have been dealing with the reality that the Hillary who could have been a good president has long since been subsumed by political calculation, blind ambition, and the belief that she was entitled to be president. As Americans have learned to our dismay being the best presidential candidate has little to do with becoming the president. Shame on us.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Fox News: The New Comedy Network
Today, Fox News became the new comedy network for America, and probably for the world. While being interviewed by Bill Hemmer, Liz Trotter was heartily driving one more stake into the alleged "Queen of the Vampires," Hillary Clinton, for her ill chosen remark about staying in the election because of the assassination of Robert Kennedy, when Liz got Osama and Obama mixed up and decided to kill them both. I only wish I was making this up. This wouldn't make it past the Saturday Night Live censors. In a five second burst of irony she had put her foot so far in her mouth that the foot was in the middle of her stomach. Gee, wasn't this what she was skewering Hillary Clinton for, the ill chosen use of words. Of course, Hillary's was more premeditated, while Liz's was just your ordinary so-called Freudian slip of the tongue. Based on this, I wouldn't want to be somebody that Liz Trotter didn't like.
Realizing what she had done, Liz sort of giggled it off. Sure, that's pretty funny, mix up Osama bin Laden and Barack Obama, lump them together, and decide to "rub" them both out. Hemmer chuckled, and then said, "Tell us what you really think." That makes it two people who thought it was funny. I shouldn't underestimate the other Fox conservative shills in their ability to make light of this situation. Of course, they will continue to pillory Hillary as a warm-up to telling us why Barack Obama is a threat to the American way of life and our democracy as we know it. Wouldn't it be easier if Fox News called itself the Republican Conservative News Network? Ah, it couldn't do that, because then it wouldn't be able to slip in the odd comedic moment. And this certainly was an "odd" comedic moment.
Realizing what she had done, Liz sort of giggled it off. Sure, that's pretty funny, mix up Osama bin Laden and Barack Obama, lump them together, and decide to "rub" them both out. Hemmer chuckled, and then said, "Tell us what you really think." That makes it two people who thought it was funny. I shouldn't underestimate the other Fox conservative shills in their ability to make light of this situation. Of course, they will continue to pillory Hillary as a warm-up to telling us why Barack Obama is a threat to the American way of life and our democracy as we know it. Wouldn't it be easier if Fox News called itself the Republican Conservative News Network? Ah, it couldn't do that, because then it wouldn't be able to slip in the odd comedic moment. And this certainly was an "odd" comedic moment.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
McCain and His Merry Men
Unlike the fictional Robin Hood of yore, Senator McCain intends to continue the tradition started by President Bush, of making the rich richer. While no one has accused the Republican Party of stealing from the poor to give to the rich, neither has anyone ever accused the Republican Party of taking anything from the rich and giving it to the poor. Even though he initially opposed the Bush tax cuts, Senator McCain now supports them. This will certainly help Senator McCain in his efforts to reach out to the working men and women of America who can barely make ends meet and don't have adequate health insurance or any health insurance at all. No doubt he can explain this in the 500 words or more.
Robin Hood, as depicted by Hollywood, wore green tights and hung out with a band of "Merry Men." An actor by the name of Errol Flynn, set the standard for portraying Robin Hood in the movies, and also set other standards with women of all ages. Excuse me, back to the Republican Party. It is against conservative Republican principles for men to wear green tights, and you hardly ever see a group of high-ranking Republicans with their arms around each other with smiling faces. Perhaps if we could get a group shot of them on a visit to Guantánamo we could see them in a more festive mood. Cheap shot? Hardly! Those that live by the sword tend to get skewered by the sword.
Robin Hood, as depicted by Hollywood, wore green tights and hung out with a band of "Merry Men." An actor by the name of Errol Flynn, set the standard for portraying Robin Hood in the movies, and also set other standards with women of all ages. Excuse me, back to the Republican Party. It is against conservative Republican principles for men to wear green tights, and you hardly ever see a group of high-ranking Republicans with their arms around each other with smiling faces. Perhaps if we could get a group shot of them on a visit to Guantánamo we could see them in a more festive mood. Cheap shot? Hardly! Those that live by the sword tend to get skewered by the sword.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Seantor Clinton Wins Kentucky and Karlrovia
Senator Clinton easily won the primaries in the states of Kentucky and Karlovia. The win in Kentucky was widely expected, but the win in Karlrovia was a relatively new development. Karlrovia, not one of the 50 states or ancilliary voting areas such as Guam and Washington D.C., was recently added as an ad-hoc state by the conservative wing of the Republican party. Karlrovia is a permanent state of confusion caused by listening to Karl Rove for more than 15 seconds.
Recently, Mr. Rove allegedly released secret polling data showing Senator Clinton to be a stronger candidate the Senator Obama. Mr. Rove's intention was to cause chaos and confusion in the Democratic party by giving Senator Clinton a reason to fight for the nomination even after Senator Obama had more than enough delegates to clinch the nomination. The only persons fooled by this charade were Mr. Rove, his pet poodle ZsaZsa, and a few odd conservative Republicans. Mr. Rove's credability took a swan dive after leading the Republican party to disastrous losses in the 2006 elections. Senator Clinton's victory in Karlrovia gives her permanent possession of the American Idol's "You picked the wrong song" trophy. When asked about this honor, Senator Clinton said she would be donating the trophy to Smithsonian Institution for their permanent Mad Magazine Collection.
Recently, Mr. Rove allegedly released secret polling data showing Senator Clinton to be a stronger candidate the Senator Obama. Mr. Rove's intention was to cause chaos and confusion in the Democratic party by giving Senator Clinton a reason to fight for the nomination even after Senator Obama had more than enough delegates to clinch the nomination. The only persons fooled by this charade were Mr. Rove, his pet poodle ZsaZsa, and a few odd conservative Republicans. Mr. Rove's credability took a swan dive after leading the Republican party to disastrous losses in the 2006 elections. Senator Clinton's victory in Karlrovia gives her permanent possession of the American Idol's "You picked the wrong song" trophy. When asked about this honor, Senator Clinton said she would be donating the trophy to Smithsonian Institution for their permanent Mad Magazine Collection.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Senator McCain's Memory Problems?
Senator McCain is exposed uttering an unending stream of contradictions/misstatements in a recently released video on Youtube. For example, in a brief video he makes a statement that it is safe enough in Baghdad to walk on the streets unprotected. Immediately thereafter, another piece of video footage shows Senator McCain wearing a flak jacket and surrounded by soldiers. He goes on to say that General Petreaus goes out every day in an unarmed vehicle. The next piece of video shows him being contradicted in that the general of course goes out in a heavily armored vehicle. Senator McCain's response is hopeless. The video goes on ad nauseam.
It would be kind to portray these instances as memory problems, and in a sense one hopes they are. Because if they are not, then the senator does not say what he means or mean what he says. If they are memory problems, serious questions are raised about his ability to manage his own finances, let alone be President of the United States. My grandmothers had a succinct expression for a situation like this. It consisted of the words "Oy gevalt.” What more can I say? Better yet, what will the Republicans say?
It would be kind to portray these instances as memory problems, and in a sense one hopes they are. Because if they are not, then the senator does not say what he means or mean what he says. If they are memory problems, serious questions are raised about his ability to manage his own finances, let alone be President of the United States. My grandmothers had a succinct expression for a situation like this. It consisted of the words "Oy gevalt.” What more can I say? Better yet, what will the Republicans say?
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