What is this? A glimmer of hope?
Despite the fact that my once brilliantly hued burgundy and gold heart has turned to the color of mud and dismay at the state of the NFL these days has significantly dampened my enthusiasm for the game, I can't help but feel a spark of excitement for the emerging Redskins. At 8-6 and in the midst of a five game winning streak, the Skins are going into their final two games - against hated rivals Philly and Dallas - with a serious chance of winning the division and making it to the playoffs. The Eagles are in complete meltdown, and the Cowboys have some serious chinks in their armor, so anything is possible. My belief in the Redskins still hasn't risen past the "I'll believe it when I see it" phase (too many years of futility for that to happen yet), but, Holy Turn Arounds, Batman! What if?
Shame the world is going to end on Friday.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
The PC Culture of Censorship
You know the world has taken a turn for the absurd when I agree with George Will on anything other than baseball. In today's Washington Post, Will opines on the death of free speech in this age of "sensitivity" and "diversity". As is his wont, Mr. Will blames the academic liberal elite for much of the problem and cites anecdotal evidence that would make any self-respecting liberal cringe. I totally agree with the idea that, as a people, we should be sensitive to other people's feelings and that embracing diversity in our culture is a truly noble and valuable thing.
The problem is that we've seem to gone over the edge to embrace hyper-sensitivity. It's one thing to use the "n" word or other other epithets that promote hate and violence against any group of people. But it's entirely another thing when you can be sued for looking at someone in a way that they "perceive" to be offensive. Let's say I'm at my desk at work listening to a Slayer cd on my headphones. I have the cd case next to me, and a co-worker walks by, sees the cd cover, and, for whatever reason is offended by it. Should I be sanctioned by my employer? If I'm on the bus reading William Shirer's, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, should I have to be worried I might offend someone because there's a swastika on the cover of the book? Where does it end?
Free speech is one of the cornerstones of American society. I disagree with everything that bloviating buffoon Rush Limbaugh has to say, but I don't deny his right to say it. The fact is that some folks out there simply need to grow a spine. Peace, love, and harmony would be great, but the world is an ugly place. There are people out there who are going to say and do things you don't like but are within their rights to do so. Deal with it!
This song is 30 years old and still as relevant now as then.
The problem is that we've seem to gone over the edge to embrace hyper-sensitivity. It's one thing to use the "n" word or other other epithets that promote hate and violence against any group of people. But it's entirely another thing when you can be sued for looking at someone in a way that they "perceive" to be offensive. Let's say I'm at my desk at work listening to a Slayer cd on my headphones. I have the cd case next to me, and a co-worker walks by, sees the cd cover, and, for whatever reason is offended by it. Should I be sanctioned by my employer? If I'm on the bus reading William Shirer's, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, should I have to be worried I might offend someone because there's a swastika on the cover of the book? Where does it end?
Free speech is one of the cornerstones of American society. I disagree with everything that bloviating buffoon Rush Limbaugh has to say, but I don't deny his right to say it. The fact is that some folks out there simply need to grow a spine. Peace, love, and harmony would be great, but the world is an ugly place. There are people out there who are going to say and do things you don't like but are within their rights to do so. Deal with it!
This song is 30 years old and still as relevant now as then.
Dead Kennedys
"California Uber Alles"
I am Governor Jerry Brown
My aura smiles
And never frowns
Soon I will be president...
Carter Power will soon go away
I will be Fuhrer one day
I will command all of you
Your kids will meditate in school
Your kids will meditate in school!
[Chorus:]
California Uber Alles
California Uber Alles
Uber Alles California
Uber Alles California
Zen fascists will control you
100% natural
You will jog for the master race
And always wear the happy face
Close your eyes, can't happen here
Big Bro' on white horse is near
The hippies won't come back you say
Mellow out or you will pay
Mellow out or you will pay!
[Chorus]
Now it is 1984
Knock-knock at your front door
It's the suede/denim secret police
They have come for your uncool niece
Come quietly to the camp
You'd look nice as a drawstring lamp
Don't you worry, it's only a shower
For your clothes here's a pretty flower.
DIE on organic poison gas
Serpent's egg's already hatched
You will croak, you little clown
When you mess with President Brown
When you mess with President Brown
[Chorus]
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