September 26, 2003 - The “There is Just Too Much To Rant About” Rant

OK - I am getting a little bit of a writer's block when it comes to this week's rant.  The problem, well, there is just so much stuff to rant about.  So, here are some random thoughts about some of the issues and people currently swirling about in my twisted little mind.

To the Bush Administration:  Liar Liar Pants on Fire.  There are so many lies, I just can't pick one – Iraq, the environment, AmericCorps, taxes, the whole “compassionate conservative” thing: it is disgusting.  Here is a link to a good article that addresses just a few of them:  http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=16832

To Colin Powell:  My respect for you diminishes each day you continue to serve an administration you know in your heart is full of extremists and privileged white men who never had to serve in the military, yet seem ready, willing and able to send other kids son's and daughter's into harm’s way.

To The United Nations:  Please be patient with us - with any luck Bush will be gone soon and we will try to resume being a responsible and thoughtful leader and member of the family of nations. 

To The 11-Member Panel of the 9^th Circuit Court of Appeal:  Thank you for doing what was right and letting the recall election be over and done with, one way or another.  I don't think any of us could take another five (5) months of this campaigning while Davis continues to pander to a plethora of special interest groups.  Just imagine what other nonsense he would sign if given the chance.  Also, it was kind of fun to hear Laurence Tribe being torn a new one, since he is supposed to be the godfather of all things related to Constitutional Law.   In the words of VISA, “Priceless.”

To Cruz Bustamante:  Could you be any more condescending during the debate.  Your "Yes Arnold", "Yes Arnold", "Yes Arnold's" and "Yes Arianna", Yes Arianna", Yes Arianna’s", made Al Gore's sighs during the last Presidential debate seem almost enlightening.  And will someone please tell him to either grow a real mustache or shave the one he has. 

To Arianna Huffington:  We get it; you really dislike Arnold, except apparently when there is a photo op.    While I like some of your views, and believe in a lot of what you say on a national level, why are you in this race?  Arnold was right about at least one thing - you are in the wrong state.  Go to New Hampshire if you want to attack the Bush Administration, we have enough problems here in California.  And, I also thought you may have had a wee bit too much caffeine before the debate.

To Peter Comejo:  What a well-spoken Socialist.  Never again will I register or vote for the Green Party after listening to him.  I am sorry, there is a distinction between legal and illegal immigrants (oops sorry, I should not call them illegal, that’s not PC).   I have an idea, after we throw open the border and embrace all immigrants regardless of whether they are legal or illegal, let see how many business and middle/high-income tax payers are left in the state.  Talk about white flight – we will be blinded by the fleeing masses. 

To Tom McClintock:  Wow, you are really well spoken for a far right extremist.  But, what is going on with that look in your eyes:  are you possessed or just insane.  And while I am all for balancing the budget and getting control of state spending, stay the hell away from reproductive organs:  I can make my own choices regarding whether or not I want to have a child. 

To Arnold Schwarzenegger:  Drone on some more and squabble with Arianna - it makes you look really distinguished and creates confidence in the electorate . . . not.  And stop saying the word "fantastic" - the way you pronounce it is driving me nuts. 

To Gray Davis: You may be the luckiest man alive if you survive this Recall.  Is Tom McClintock on your payroll?   If he is, that could explain how the Republicans nominated Bill Simon last year and started all of this mess. 

To The Indian Gaming Tribes:  Please stop bribing our elected officials.  You have sent enough money to McClintock and Bustamante already, stop sending it for God’s sake.   I thought Las Vegas had a sleazy side, but the Indian Tribes are pimping our politicians for all they can.  And, all of this money being thrown around only proves that you should be paying some in taxes.  I actually regret supporting Indian gaming rights in the first place.

To General Wesley Clark:  This is courtesy of the movie Chinatown - I am a Republican, I am a Democrat.  I am a Republican, I am a Democrat . . . I am a Republican and a Democrat.   Whatever you are, I will watch and listen.  You have at least peaked my interest.

To Howard Dean:  You sounded pretty good in the debate, too bad you remind me of a Michael Dukakis with a little bit of Peter Comejo thrown in for good measure.  You may get the nomination, but I do not think you can win.

To Richard Gephardt:  Do you really think you have a shot of becoming President?  If so, can I have some of what you have been drinking?

To Arial Sharon:  Are you an idiot or are you on Yasser Arafat's payroll?  You have done more to elevate him in the minds of the Palestinians than he could ever do himself.  Stop killing, and start thinking.

To Yasser Arafat:  Will you go ahead and die of natural causes already so someone else can try and represent the real interest of the Palestinians.  Between you and Sharon, nothing is ever going to get better.    

To My Mom and Dad:  Happy New Year.  Sorry I did not attend services this year with you, but the whole issue of organized religion is really getting in my craw, and I would feel like a hypocrite if I went there and pretended it meant something to me.  I will send the temple some money as a donation though because I know they can use the help.

Whew, my mind has been purged for the moment.  But, who knows what next week will bring.