WTB [Soapbox] x1
Man, I miss the way I used to be. I'd see something morally or politically repugnant and be galvanized into action. It wasn't particularly useful action, by any means, but at least I was more conscientious and active. I mean, I would go crazy and start ranting. It was fucking electric. These days I just kind of roll my eyes and tell myself not to worry about things over which I have no power.
But ... I have to comment on Bush's attendance at Coretta Scott King's memorial service. I felt physically ill and wanted to vomit. New Orleans is still a friggin' disaster (I'm not even going to speculate on how much heartache could have been avoided, but the brutal aftermath is still an ongoing deal.); but here he is (and in the State of the Union) paying lip service to a civil rights icon because Karl Rove whispers in his ear that he needs to work on that wicked awesome 2% approval rating among African-Americans. I am glad that I did watch some of it, though, because Bush got fucking OWNED by Jimmy Carter. I heard that another one of the speakers also gave him what-for, but I wasn't tuned in for that part of the service.
I can't understand how people can still believe that Bush is this tremendous leader, this unparalleled modern visionary. Even if you think Bush is a wonderful president, you have to closely examine that 2% approval rating and have to wonder why African-Americans are so upset. It's gotta be something, right? It doesn't matter if you're rich, privileged, and white, and Bush has never done anything to raise your ire. It's about realizing that someone else is getting the major fucking Shaft (shut yo' mouth). Unfortunately, I'm sure I'm just preaching to the choir.
So, I'm actively caring. I just don't know what I can do about it.
But ... I have to comment on Bush's attendance at Coretta Scott King's memorial service. I felt physically ill and wanted to vomit. New Orleans is still a friggin' disaster (I'm not even going to speculate on how much heartache could have been avoided, but the brutal aftermath is still an ongoing deal.); but here he is (and in the State of the Union) paying lip service to a civil rights icon because Karl Rove whispers in his ear that he needs to work on that wicked awesome 2% approval rating among African-Americans. I am glad that I did watch some of it, though, because Bush got fucking OWNED by Jimmy Carter. I heard that another one of the speakers also gave him what-for, but I wasn't tuned in for that part of the service.
I can't understand how people can still believe that Bush is this tremendous leader, this unparalleled modern visionary. Even if you think Bush is a wonderful president, you have to closely examine that 2% approval rating and have to wonder why African-Americans are so upset. It's gotta be something, right? It doesn't matter if you're rich, privileged, and white, and Bush has never done anything to raise your ire. It's about realizing that someone else is getting the major fucking Shaft (shut yo' mouth). Unfortunately, I'm sure I'm just preaching to the choir.
So, I'm actively caring. I just don't know what I can do about it.