Re; Dowd's "Who's the Question Mark?"
The tragedy of American politics is that, too often, men of integrity sell their souls. McCain's desperate last acts speak volumes. Rarely does human drama of such Shakespearean portions play itself out on such a grand scale. Pity the old prince at the center of the tragedy opted to forgo his dignity in his lust for the keys to the Castle.
As the curtain draws, all he he has left America with is a taste of vile partisanship - based on the unfounded fear of the 'other'. Alas, if politics reveals the measure of a man - McCain may well find himself on Nov. 5th in front of the the mirror realizing he is but a shell of his past promise, muttering all the while "Done to death by slanderous tongue".
Of course, the tongue of which he speaks will have been his own.
Was the Hero that here lies"O happy dagger!
This is thy sheath; there rust, and let me die."
Showing posts with label McCain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label McCain. Show all posts
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Not all Hero's are Republicans
Kristol,
Palin's assertion (and your concurrence) that only John McCain “has truly fought for America” is telling. It highlights the fundamental flaws of neo-cons like yourself who believe mistakenly that all American 'wars' are foreign and not domestic. Blind to the needs of homeland's citizenry you confuse military service, albeit noble, with patriotism.
Indeed, they are many fronts in the battle for the preservation of the nation today and some choose to fight on the fields at home, in the inner cities, and yes as community organizers. Their commitment to the war on inequality and poverty at home, to the war against upper class entitlements are no less important. Heroes come in all shapes and colours and, despite your assertions to the contrary, John McCain is far from the only 'hero' this season who is standing before the American people and pledging to fight for them.
Palin's assertion (and your concurrence) that only John McCain “has truly fought for America” is telling. It highlights the fundamental flaws of neo-cons like yourself who believe mistakenly that all American 'wars' are foreign and not domestic. Blind to the needs of homeland's citizenry you confuse military service, albeit noble, with patriotism.
Indeed, they are many fronts in the battle for the preservation of the nation today and some choose to fight on the fields at home, in the inner cities, and yes as community organizers. Their commitment to the war on inequality and poverty at home, to the war against upper class entitlements are no less important. Heroes come in all shapes and colours and, despite your assertions to the contrary, John McCain is far from the only 'hero' this season who is standing before the American people and pledging to fight for them.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
NYT's "Pitbull Palin Mauls McCain"
fr: http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2008/10/05/opinion/05rich.html
October 5th, 2008 5:40 am
Mr. Rich,
While McCain's medical history may, or, may not be germane to the election at hand, one thing is certain, the man's campaign is sick.
Exhibiting all the hallmarks of chronic epidemiology there is no doubt that this reactionary Republican illness runs deep. Chief among its symptoms are the current series of baseless attacks he is launching on Obama. Yesterday's accusation by Palin that Obama is "palling around with terrorists" is but the latest manifestation. Simply more proof that a sick cornered animal will resort to anything to save its skin.
Aside from Palin's perverse cache, the fundamental problem for McCain, is that he is politically incoherent. Railing against the usury practice of embedded earmarks in congressional bills, he nevertheless, voted 90% in favour of Bush's legislative agenda. Who did he think he was supporting? A 'Maverick' like him? Did he not realize that Bush was instrumental in aiding and abetting the biggest earmark of all - Wall Street's deregulation and escape from accountability?
Curious, when a Representative lobbies for a 'bridge to nowhere' it is deplorable; yet, when an entire class is given Carte Blanche to destroy the integrity of the American economy it is okay? I guess its hard for a multimillionaire to reconcile the two. McCain's inability to convey empathy that resonates is his biggest political health problem.
As for his erratic mannerisms - well, the answer may well lie in his medical history. But really, if that is where the answer resides - is there any question as to who is fittest to be the next President of the United States?
I think not.
— BeerBellyBuddah, Wpg., Canada
October 5th, 2008 5:40 am
Mr. Rich,
While McCain's medical history may, or, may not be germane to the election at hand, one thing is certain, the man's campaign is sick.
Exhibiting all the hallmarks of chronic epidemiology there is no doubt that this reactionary Republican illness runs deep. Chief among its symptoms are the current series of baseless attacks he is launching on Obama. Yesterday's accusation by Palin that Obama is "palling around with terrorists" is but the latest manifestation. Simply more proof that a sick cornered animal will resort to anything to save its skin.
Aside from Palin's perverse cache, the fundamental problem for McCain, is that he is politically incoherent. Railing against the usury practice of embedded earmarks in congressional bills, he nevertheless, voted 90% in favour of Bush's legislative agenda. Who did he think he was supporting? A 'Maverick' like him? Did he not realize that Bush was instrumental in aiding and abetting the biggest earmark of all - Wall Street's deregulation and escape from accountability?
Curious, when a Representative lobbies for a 'bridge to nowhere' it is deplorable; yet, when an entire class is given Carte Blanche to destroy the integrity of the American economy it is okay? I guess its hard for a multimillionaire to reconcile the two. McCain's inability to convey empathy that resonates is his biggest political health problem.
As for his erratic mannerisms - well, the answer may well lie in his medical history. But really, if that is where the answer resides - is there any question as to who is fittest to be the next President of the United States?
I think not.
— BeerBellyBuddah, Wpg., Canada
Monday, September 29, 2008
Bill Kristol- Losing his mind defending McCain
fr: http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2008/09/29/opinion/29kristol.html#postComment
September 29th, 2008 2:55 am
Mr. Kristol,
Cripes, I'm not sure who is more misguided, you or Krautcrazy over at the Washington Post. Either way, one thing's for sure - a mind taxed by desperation is a terrible thing to lose; and it is clear yours is irrevocably lost.
Regarding your trite offering today, nary a finer textual example of psycho-social disconnect and denial has ever been written. To be blunt sir, I believe you are no longer possess of the skill set required to grasp reality - let alone its truths.
Your blaming of Sen. McCain's advisers for counseling "ideological timidity" is both laughable and disingenuous. You should have said what you really meant: you want John McCain to re-ignite the culture wars. You want the election to devolve into a divisive battle rife with false moral assumptions about the 'other'. In your world, this 'other' is 'liberalism' and byy raising Rev. Wright again, you are seeking to reanimate a 'bogeyman', a distraction, that will provide people of your ilk with an opportunity to twist the legitimate foundations of liberalism into a empty vessel. A vessel which both you and McCain can pour all the evils of the world. What you are really counseling McCain/Palin to do is follow Hitler's advice "To make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they [the voters] will believe it.” In your sad defense, perhaps this is only way the GOP ticket can win? But, my God, what a cost.
As for your assertion that Gov. Palin is "a talented politician and communicator" - there is no evidence yet that the woman can think on her feet. While it's clear she can read a teleprompter, this is hardly a substitute for the cogent critical thought necessary to run a country. Let alone a great country. The fact she has yet to demonstrate any ability to handle unscripted complex questions seems not to influence your characterization. Moreover, your ridiculous contention that she must be 'liberated' demeans both her and the voter. This is not a 'Free Willy' movie. Had either she (or GOP strategists) really believed she was an asset to the message she would have been unleashed upon the medium long ago. The fact she has not is telling.
In conclusion, Mr. Kristol, your pundit-dung is the indicative of the worst kind of partisanship - blinded by a reactionary ideology you are intent on fostering nothing less than the telling of lies. Yet, perhaps, here again you are channeling Hitler, for undoubtedly you seem to concur with his observation: “The victor will never be asked if he told the truth.”
Look in the mirror Mr. Kristol, your true enemy is not liberalism - it is your cultural hate. Ask yourself, honestly, are you a truth teller? Beware the answer sir, for as you may already know - one who has lost one's mind cannot be trusted.
— BeerBellyBuddah, Wpg., Canada
September 29th, 2008 2:55 am
Mr. Kristol,
Cripes, I'm not sure who is more misguided, you or Krautcrazy over at the Washington Post. Either way, one thing's for sure - a mind taxed by desperation is a terrible thing to lose; and it is clear yours is irrevocably lost.
Regarding your trite offering today, nary a finer textual example of psycho-social disconnect and denial has ever been written. To be blunt sir, I believe you are no longer possess of the skill set required to grasp reality - let alone its truths.
Your blaming of Sen. McCain's advisers for counseling "ideological timidity" is both laughable and disingenuous. You should have said what you really meant: you want John McCain to re-ignite the culture wars. You want the election to devolve into a divisive battle rife with false moral assumptions about the 'other'. In your world, this 'other' is 'liberalism' and byy raising Rev. Wright again, you are seeking to reanimate a 'bogeyman', a distraction, that will provide people of your ilk with an opportunity to twist the legitimate foundations of liberalism into a empty vessel. A vessel which both you and McCain can pour all the evils of the world. What you are really counseling McCain/Palin to do is follow Hitler's advice "To make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they [the voters] will believe it.” In your sad defense, perhaps this is only way the GOP ticket can win? But, my God, what a cost.
As for your assertion that Gov. Palin is "a talented politician and communicator" - there is no evidence yet that the woman can think on her feet. While it's clear she can read a teleprompter, this is hardly a substitute for the cogent critical thought necessary to run a country. Let alone a great country. The fact she has yet to demonstrate any ability to handle unscripted complex questions seems not to influence your characterization. Moreover, your ridiculous contention that she must be 'liberated' demeans both her and the voter. This is not a 'Free Willy' movie. Had either she (or GOP strategists) really believed she was an asset to the message she would have been unleashed upon the medium long ago. The fact she has not is telling.
In conclusion, Mr. Kristol, your pundit-dung is the indicative of the worst kind of partisanship - blinded by a reactionary ideology you are intent on fostering nothing less than the telling of lies. Yet, perhaps, here again you are channeling Hitler, for undoubtedly you seem to concur with his observation: “The victor will never be asked if he told the truth.”
Look in the mirror Mr. Kristol, your true enemy is not liberalism - it is your cultural hate. Ask yourself, honestly, are you a truth teller? Beware the answer sir, for as you may already know - one who has lost one's mind cannot be trusted.
— BeerBellyBuddah, Wpg., Canada
Sunday, September 28, 2008
John McCain: His ambition corrupts absolutely.
fr: http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2008/09/28/opinion/28rich.html?s=2
September 28, 2008 4:17 am
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men." (Lord Acton - 1887)
In light of McCain's self-centered actions surrounding the bailout last week it's time Lord Acton's dictum was updated.
In McCain's case, perhaps it should read "Power tends to corrupt; the appetite for power corrupts one's honor absolutely. Ambition is no substitute for greatness."
— BeerBellyBuddah, Wpg., Canada
September 28, 2008 4:17 am
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men." (Lord Acton - 1887)
In light of McCain's self-centered actions surrounding the bailout last week it's time Lord Acton's dictum was updated.
In McCain's case, perhaps it should read "Power tends to corrupt; the appetite for power corrupts one's honor absolutely. Ambition is no substitute for greatness."
— BeerBellyBuddah, Wpg., Canada
Sunday, September 21, 2008
McCain's Contempt for the Truth
fr: http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2008/09/21/opinion/21rich.html?s=2
Mr. Rich,
"Truthiness"? Afraid there are darker forces at work here than just 'The Colbert Reports" ironic label.
The shameless disdain for and rejection of the truth in this campaign has reached epic proportions. While Obama's camp is not entirely blameless; but at least it has been transparent as to its goals and purpose and has made itself available to the media. McCain has not.
In the New Republic article "Liar's Poker", by Johnathan Chait, he cites many of the same examples you use. The evidence is irrefutable, John McCain has willfully embraced a strategy that is predicated on using lies to make his case to the American people. More disturbing is what we are to make of this development?
In Mr. Chait's piece, like yours, the facts presented about John McCain's "postmodern disdain for truth" are unsettling. Yet, McCain's strategy can hardly be said to be a 'thin air' creation. Its roots may be traced to the reactionary Goldwater positions some forty-four years ago; and in 2004 this truth-be-damned approach netted its first tangible results with the re-election of G.W. Bush. For the first time in American political history, the presidency was secured by mobilizing a political base largely through the presentation of half-truths and outright lies. The die was cast and the US was saddled with a Commander in Chief who is widely recognized by many of its citizens as a liar. Obviously, Bush's re-election offers abject lessons in how deception can pay political dividends. These lessons haunt us now.
It is not hard to 'speculate' as to why McCain has opted to show such contempt for the role of truth in the political sphere. McCain has decided he cannot win a fair fight. Thus, faced with impossible odds he has resorted to the now tried and true method used by George Bush four years ago to secure the Oval Office: lies. lies, and more damned lies. A la Bush, McCain has opted to forgo the normative untruths common to all campaign's. Instead, has chosen to mobilize the GOP political base by betting that, once again, it's loyalty will not waver in the face of media reports he is lying. He is wagering the GOP base will back him no matter what, despite his telling of 'big whoppers'. So fragile is the republican brand that its faithful are willing to embrace any strategy that promises victory via empty discourse and innuendo. Aware history and conventional wisdom are on the other side- they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goal.
The anti-media taint cultivated by the GOP Rovian apparatchiks in 2004 runs deep among the party's grassroots. As a result, they accept there is nothing wrong with McCain's faux indictment of the media's intentions and they accept he need not engage the US public through this prism. Easily swayed by McCain's claims that the Republican doctrine is the only true doctrine for America, they are readily mobilized. The attendant symbolism associated with the GOP's message (whether it be patriotism, guns, God, etc.,) is so simple and visceral in its construct it can only but invite a form of hyper-partisanship and instill a grassroots loyalty that is willing to look beyond 'truth'.
Unfortunately, the last time a troubled democracy in the midst of an economic crisis witnessed a Party Ideology with such an unreasonably strong sway over its followers was in 1930s Germany. Then, as now, many party members were inclined to look beyond facts, were intent on silencing any and all opposing voices, and they too were blindly committed to a patriotic 'mission': ready, willing, and able they were bereft of a moral political center.
Frightful.
Mr. Rich,
"Truthiness"? Afraid there are darker forces at work here than just 'The Colbert Reports" ironic label.
The shameless disdain for and rejection of the truth in this campaign has reached epic proportions. While Obama's camp is not entirely blameless; but at least it has been transparent as to its goals and purpose and has made itself available to the media. McCain has not.
In the New Republic article "Liar's Poker", by Johnathan Chait, he cites many of the same examples you use. The evidence is irrefutable, John McCain has willfully embraced a strategy that is predicated on using lies to make his case to the American people. More disturbing is what we are to make of this development?
In Mr. Chait's piece, like yours, the facts presented about John McCain's "postmodern disdain for truth" are unsettling. Yet, McCain's strategy can hardly be said to be a 'thin air' creation. Its roots may be traced to the reactionary Goldwater positions some forty-four years ago; and in 2004 this truth-be-damned approach netted its first tangible results with the re-election of G.W. Bush. For the first time in American political history, the presidency was secured by mobilizing a political base largely through the presentation of half-truths and outright lies. The die was cast and the US was saddled with a Commander in Chief who is widely recognized by many of its citizens as a liar. Obviously, Bush's re-election offers abject lessons in how deception can pay political dividends. These lessons haunt us now.
It is not hard to 'speculate' as to why McCain has opted to show such contempt for the role of truth in the political sphere. McCain has decided he cannot win a fair fight. Thus, faced with impossible odds he has resorted to the now tried and true method used by George Bush four years ago to secure the Oval Office: lies. lies, and more damned lies. A la Bush, McCain has opted to forgo the normative untruths common to all campaign's. Instead, has chosen to mobilize the GOP political base by betting that, once again, it's loyalty will not waver in the face of media reports he is lying. He is wagering the GOP base will back him no matter what, despite his telling of 'big whoppers'. So fragile is the republican brand that its faithful are willing to embrace any strategy that promises victory via empty discourse and innuendo. Aware history and conventional wisdom are on the other side- they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goal.
The anti-media taint cultivated by the GOP Rovian apparatchiks in 2004 runs deep among the party's grassroots. As a result, they accept there is nothing wrong with McCain's faux indictment of the media's intentions and they accept he need not engage the US public through this prism. Easily swayed by McCain's claims that the Republican doctrine is the only true doctrine for America, they are readily mobilized. The attendant symbolism associated with the GOP's message (whether it be patriotism, guns, God, etc.,) is so simple and visceral in its construct it can only but invite a form of hyper-partisanship and instill a grassroots loyalty that is willing to look beyond 'truth'.
Unfortunately, the last time a troubled democracy in the midst of an economic crisis witnessed a Party Ideology with such an unreasonably strong sway over its followers was in 1930s Germany. Then, as now, many party members were inclined to look beyond facts, were intent on silencing any and all opposing voices, and they too were blindly committed to a patriotic 'mission': ready, willing, and able they were bereft of a moral political center.
Frightful.
Friday, September 5, 2008
A Speech not be forgotten.
My God, what a powerful acceptance speech the world witnessed.
Reflecting on the nominee’s RNC speech before the party faithful, one cannot but be stirred by the promise to deliver “change” and “usher in an era of responsibility.” Only a man with such a distinguished record could possibly “lead this nation to a responsibility era, [in which] a president himself must be responsible.” Moreover, it must be admitted that the pledge “to change the tone of Washington to one of civility and respect”, is long overdue. All voters need take heart in the Republican candidate’s firm promise “to confront problems, not pass them on to others.”
The integrity of the man and his qualifications are, of course, beyond reproach. He has every right to tell us he is “proud” of his record. We must believe him when he says he is “prepared for the work ahead.” He is deserving of our “trust”; if we give him a “mandate” we can be sure he will “honor it” and “use it” to the best of his abilities. Take him at his word, give him “the opportunity to lead this nation” and we can rest assured that he “will lead”.
Finally, in the face of pressing economic challenges, his deep conviction in the need to change the status-quo resonates. His subsequent pledge to, “renew our values” in order “to restore our country” its dignity must be accorded respect. The voters would be well advised to put their trust in a man such as this.
His courage in saying the taint of the previous eight years must not be allowed to stand and the steely determination in his eyes cannot be discounted. We must believe him when he says: “My fellow citizens, we can begin again. After all of the shouting, and all of the scandal. After all of the bitterness and broken faith. We can begin again.”
Too bad, all of the quoted material above came from G.W. Bush's RNC acceptance speech on August 3, 2000?
Oh the irony!
“Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me twice....”
Reflecting on the nominee’s RNC speech before the party faithful, one cannot but be stirred by the promise to deliver “change” and “usher in an era of responsibility.” Only a man with such a distinguished record could possibly “lead this nation to a responsibility era, [in which] a president himself must be responsible.” Moreover, it must be admitted that the pledge “to change the tone of Washington to one of civility and respect”, is long overdue. All voters need take heart in the Republican candidate’s firm promise “to confront problems, not pass them on to others.”
The integrity of the man and his qualifications are, of course, beyond reproach. He has every right to tell us he is “proud” of his record. We must believe him when he says he is “prepared for the work ahead.” He is deserving of our “trust”; if we give him a “mandate” we can be sure he will “honor it” and “use it” to the best of his abilities. Take him at his word, give him “the opportunity to lead this nation” and we can rest assured that he “will lead”.
Finally, in the face of pressing economic challenges, his deep conviction in the need to change the status-quo resonates. His subsequent pledge to, “renew our values” in order “to restore our country” its dignity must be accorded respect. The voters would be well advised to put their trust in a man such as this.
His courage in saying the taint of the previous eight years must not be allowed to stand and the steely determination in his eyes cannot be discounted. We must believe him when he says: “My fellow citizens, we can begin again. After all of the shouting, and all of the scandal. After all of the bitterness and broken faith. We can begin again.”
Too bad, all of the quoted material above came from G.W. Bush's RNC acceptance speech on August 3, 2000?
Oh the irony!
“Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me twice....”
Thursday, September 4, 2008
THIS JUST IN ... EMBARGOED DRAFT OF JOHN MCCAIN’s ACCEPTANCE SPEECH!!!!
*** To be delivered before the RNC at 10:15pm EST***
JOHN MCCAIN: Thank you! Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you! No really, thank you... [Note to self: wait for applause to subside- keep smiling- don’t get impatient- careful- don’t look too eager.]
Really thank you. Thank you ... [Note to self: keep smiling - wave awkwardly- blow a kiss or two - only to the women of course.]
First I would like to thank, Generic Talker, for that very wonderful introduction, and I'm very pleased to be here tonight despite the bias of the media and their unending efforts to obscure and under-report the true nature of our gathering. I am, of course, widely known for my discretion, and as such, I will not stoop to their bottom feeding level by unleashing another blistering tirade against all those elite pundits who sit behind these hundreds of camera’s pointing at me right now. Instead, let me say this: the liberal media is not giving our convention the attention it deserves, but when I become president I’ll fix this problem once and for all.
[insane applause]
My whole life I have fought against the power of the biased press.
[more insane applause- amid shouts of 'Patriot, Patriot, Patriot']
Nobody in the GOP party knows better than I the prison like atmosphere in the media Green Rooms across this land. I am speaking, of course, of shows like: Face the Nation, MTP, This Week, CNN, SNL, Hardball, The View, Leno, Letterman, Conan, Colbert, and, of course, the Daily Show. Only via years of stealthy undercover research have I been able to uncover the duplicitous nature of the judgmental evil that feeds these prejudiced productions. And as your president I will send all those prying, mambi-pambi, Ivy League, big cable sucking, think-their-smart-and-not-so-funny elitists to Gitmo. I know I promised to close it - but, hard times call for harsh measures! Those preening, well read, well spoken, holier-than-thou, crypto-liberal JOURNALISTAS who pollute our political landscape with opinions, balance, insight, and analysis they dare call ‘The News’ must realize their time of privilege in our America is over, ... yeah, that’s right, ... in a John McCain America they will have no place - their skills no longer required.
[absolutely insane applause]
Our democracy is strong, our foundation is good. We must put an end to this bias before it does our country any further harm.
As that great political thinker, Chauncey Gardner, once said, “As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden.” And I say to you this night that all is good in our garden! Our garden no longer needs ‘press-pests’ who only bring us only the disease of discourse. Our garden is fertile, our garden is glorious “we welcome the inevitable seasons of nature,” and while currently “upset by the seasons of our economy” – it is no reason we must suffer at the hands of these sly media-minions. “Growth has it seasons” and with me as your leader I will ensure that under my sustained tax cuts for the highest fruit in our garden there will be no need to tend to the soil. You will see, ... just wait, “There will be growth in the spring!” and the soil, the soil will take care of itself.
[psychotic applause]
As POTUS I will see to it that every red-blooded American gets his news from where God intended: Rush Limbaugh, FOX and reality television.....err... Hey what’s going on? ... Hey, ... hey,...
HEY, wait a minute, where do you think you guys are going with those cameras? Hey? What? What?... What do you mean you don’t have play in my garden if you don’t want to? Hey... come back, ... come back,... stop them... come back herrrreee.... “
[FADE TO BLACK]
JOHN MCCAIN: Thank you! Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you! No really, thank you... [Note to self: wait for applause to subside- keep smiling- don’t get impatient- careful- don’t look too eager.]
Really thank you. Thank you ... [Note to self: keep smiling - wave awkwardly- blow a kiss or two - only to the women of course.]
First I would like to thank, Generic Talker, for that very wonderful introduction, and I'm very pleased to be here tonight despite the bias of the media and their unending efforts to obscure and under-report the true nature of our gathering. I am, of course, widely known for my discretion, and as such, I will not stoop to their bottom feeding level by unleashing another blistering tirade against all those elite pundits who sit behind these hundreds of camera’s pointing at me right now. Instead, let me say this: the liberal media is not giving our convention the attention it deserves, but when I become president I’ll fix this problem once and for all.
[insane applause]
My whole life I have fought against the power of the biased press.
[more insane applause- amid shouts of 'Patriot, Patriot, Patriot']
Nobody in the GOP party knows better than I the prison like atmosphere in the media Green Rooms across this land. I am speaking, of course, of shows like: Face the Nation, MTP, This Week, CNN, SNL, Hardball, The View, Leno, Letterman, Conan, Colbert, and, of course, the Daily Show. Only via years of stealthy undercover research have I been able to uncover the duplicitous nature of the judgmental evil that feeds these prejudiced productions. And as your president I will send all those prying, mambi-pambi, Ivy League, big cable sucking, think-their-smart-and-not-so-funny elitists to Gitmo. I know I promised to close it - but, hard times call for harsh measures! Those preening, well read, well spoken, holier-than-thou, crypto-liberal JOURNALISTAS who pollute our political landscape with opinions, balance, insight, and analysis they dare call ‘The News’ must realize their time of privilege in our America is over, ... yeah, that’s right, ... in a John McCain America they will have no place - their skills no longer required.
[absolutely insane applause]
Our democracy is strong, our foundation is good. We must put an end to this bias before it does our country any further harm.
As that great political thinker, Chauncey Gardner, once said, “As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden.” And I say to you this night that all is good in our garden! Our garden no longer needs ‘press-pests’ who only bring us only the disease of discourse. Our garden is fertile, our garden is glorious “we welcome the inevitable seasons of nature,” and while currently “upset by the seasons of our economy” – it is no reason we must suffer at the hands of these sly media-minions. “Growth has it seasons” and with me as your leader I will ensure that under my sustained tax cuts for the highest fruit in our garden there will be no need to tend to the soil. You will see, ... just wait, “There will be growth in the spring!” and the soil, the soil will take care of itself.
[psychotic applause]
As POTUS I will see to it that every red-blooded American gets his news from where God intended: Rush Limbaugh, FOX and reality television.....err... Hey what’s going on? ... Hey, ... hey,...
HEY, wait a minute, where do you think you guys are going with those cameras? Hey? What? What?... What do you mean you don’t have play in my garden if you don’t want to? Hey... come back, ... come back,... stop them... come back herrrreee.... “
[FADE TO BLACK]
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