The Rational Republican Conundrum

The religio-political babble following 911 was fueled with hatred, confusion and
generalizations.  People blamed, feared and suspected all muslims of being...."one
of them".  To be honest, I had a moment of fear on a flight not long after 911.  It
was a red eye and a pair of muslim men where sitting behind me and I became slightly
anxious, and on guard.  But you have to understand, they were dressed like the
"stereotypical" hijackers from those cheese ass 70's movies.  So I completely
acknowledge that it was too easy for me to categorize and fear.  As anniversaries
accumulated, the fervent speculation began to morf and level out.  The comprehension
that not all muslims are terrorists is now commonly understood.  However, the Muslim
Brand had suffered because of the actions of a fractional vocal Majority.  Through
education and outreach, Americans are now less hostile towards Muslims.  True; the
men who perpetuated 911 were Terrorists who happened to be Muslim......everyone has
someone in the family that causes embarrassment and shame.

With that being said.....If a backward minority is speaking for the meek majority,
shouldn't the meek majority muster the courage to moderate?  If only to give the
rest of us a belief in the possibility of civility?

-Shallow Gullet

discover the embryonic nucleus of the Conservative Movement

On my quest to discover the embryonic nucleus of the Conservative Movement; certain
tenants begin to emerge.  I've been bated into this proclamation of the Republican
"War on Women" shamefulness.  Issues begin to ring hollow when used as political
gain on either side.  Once that begins you've already eliminated the support
of......... "According to the Gallup Poll".....whomever votes for Republicans.  

I think we should ponder the true importance of the standing fact that every
election cycle, is decided by the swing voters.  I've accepted this a truism and
until now, haven't thought much past that perspective.  However, this particular
election cycle is raising my antenna.  The satellite image of this..... Bell Curve
of an Electorate, would give Salvador Dali a wet dream.  Radical entrenchment is the
status quo.  

The swing Voters are being compressed with more fervor than a 14 year old digging
out a zit.  The swing voters are perceived as the more rational minds.  Oh the
beauty of the Bell Curve.  Within that curve exists it's own curve.  Think about it,
even rational minds have an anchor point on their side of the spectrum.  2012 is
bringing on some crazy shit though, and ration is being tested.  The devision
between Blue and Red hasn't even the slightest glimmer of Purple.  That said, how do
you cast your vote along party lines with clear conscience.  

Something has to change.  You're either Blue, Red or Independent.  All three brands
are tarnished and their filthy exteriors are unsightly.  The classification of a
Blue is a 99% protestor, who live in their mothers basement whilst YouTube or
Facebooking their ordinary existance (sorry, that sounded angry....I was just trying
to channel an outsiders perspective......don't be so sensitive).    A Red badge
earns you an express pass to the Tea Party where your vision of America is rose
colored and reminiscent of the pre civil rights era.   The once mighty equalizer;
the independent, is now seen as codgery and out of touch, whose champion bears a
strong resemblance to Mr. Burns from the Simpsons, and babbles on like an early
onset alzheimer's  patient.  A sad State of Affairs.  

Where do those who think these phylum are all fucked turn?

- Shallow Gullet

Everybody needs to dial it back a bit

Everybody needs to dial it back a bit.  Flight attendants and pilots are starting to
have freak outs.  What the Fuck!

You can barely go out in public without getting aggravated by some..."me first
fucking ass clowns."  Here's a quick story.  It was a couple of weeks ago and the
power went out in Huntington Beach on a Tuesday night.  That alone caused a sense of
near riotous fervor.  Tuesday nights in Huntington are the street fair with all the
vendors and everyone running amok on main street.  Again, the power was out, so I
decided to take the dog out for a walk.  Not much else to do, the power was out. 
The street fair was more like an evil clown carnival and walking with a dog was
frustrating enough.  Long story short, I was ending my term on Main Street when I
was confronted by a dumb-shit lady...who placed herself in my path and gave me the
"You can't walk through this area" routine.  My response startled the both of us. 
When she placed herself in my path and shrilly pronounced herself, I said..."Get out
of my face you crazy bitch"...."What the Fuck".  That went over like an egg fart and
eventually, after giving her my eat shit and die look I proceeded home.  Come on
people, dial it back.  I may be speaking to myself a bit, and I am working on my
outbursts, but dammit I can only do so much.

Unfortunately, you have to be on guard at all times.  Don't even get me started on
Costco or Trader Joes across from the Old Folks home.

- Anonymous