Loading ...I sometimes receive hate mail from Republicans. I make no secret of my political leanings, but let me hasten to add that my opinions are strictly my own, and not those of this newspaper. So, if the following observations tick you off, send your rabid replies directly to mary@maryhanna.net.
Here’s what’s in the news and on my mind.
Karl Rove, the epitome of the big blowhard doofus, has called Joe Biden “a big blowhard doofus.” My question is, why are we still listening to Karl Rove?
It used to be that you needed a high school diploma to join the U. S. Army. Now, the Army is so desperate for recruits that it is helping dropouts with intensive study so they can get their GED while they do their basic training. Then it’s off to Iraq or Afghanistan for their graduation trip. Who knew the Army was so generous?
It’s a little-known fact that John McCain’s running mate was chosen by computer. McCain advisers typed in “young, female, conservative, pro-gun, anti-abortion” and out popped the name “Governor Sarah Palin.” I guess they forgot to include “no pregnant teenage daughter” and “no husband with an arrest record.” Writers for late-night shows are milking the Alaska beauty queen jokes.
A great deal of ridicule has poured down upon McCain for not knowing how many houses he owns. Well, I have to admit I don’t know, either. It’s either one-third or one-half. I need to ask the bank.
The Republicans need to work on their reputation as a bunch of old white people. Look for them to focus on a parade of young brown people at the convention this week, even if they have to bus them in.
In an election where the candidates are so dissimilar, one wonders why twenty-one percent of registered voters say they either haven’t decided or might change their minds (according to a USA Today poll). Let’s hope they don’t ruin things for the rest of us by voting for Ralph Nader.
CNN pundits are way too fond of saying “drinking the KOOL-AID.” And I’m sure the sugary drink with the smiling pitcher mascot is tired of being associated with the mass suicide in Jonestown. Let’s find another way to say someone has bought into group-think, shall we?
Barack Obama’s acceptance speech drew in 38.4 million viewers. The American Idol Final in February attracted 21.7 million. Now, if only the election in November pulls in as many voters. Maybe if McCain had picked Idol contestant Syesha Mercado for his running mate…
Gustav, the latest hurricane to threaten New Orleans, caused a stampede among politicians to see who could be the most helpful. This is a refreshing contrast to what happened with Katrina, when the response was a huge finger-pointing blamefest.
Now, a new storm is heading toward the Gulf Coast. She’s called, uh, Hanna.
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:12 am
Hmmm… I’m not a Nader fan & I don’t like either McCain or Obama. I do like Palin for being a real person with a real family that has real problems.
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:34 am
I think it’s funny that the feminists (Sally Quinn for one), main stream media, etc.. have changed their tune since Sarah Palin was picked. Now it’s all about whether she should stay @ home and take care of her family?
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:38 am
Funny column–beats all the late-night humor mongers…and they have top $$$$ writers. Maybe you should go straight to TV, but I want a finder’s fee.
September 3rd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Mary,
I want to vote for Ronald McDonald. He might be a bit thick headed, but his smile is soooo sweet and you can get a burger for 49 cents. Now that fights inflation.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I think it is just awful the way the media is focusing on poor Bristal and her fiance, Levi.
I mean, just because Sarah Palin is running for vice president and speaking at the RNC and she flew in Levi to be with his new family. I mean, just because they are at a media focused event Sarah Palin wanted them right next to her in front of the cameras and all, why does that mean that the media is focusing on them?
If you can’t go to a political convention and have some privacy, then what can you do?