My opinion about the "War On Christmas"
The whole thing is a farce, of course -- a non-issue for the Neo-Con Righties to gather round, to draw attention away from the BushCo-inflicted rape and destruction of this country, and to feed the Fundies' need to feel "persecuted."
But US Congressional Representative John D. Dingell of Michigan said it much more entertainingly than me, so I will reprint his comments on the House "Support Our Christmas!" resolution that was brought up last week on the 14th.
"Twas the week before Christmas and all through the House
No bills were passed ‘bout which Fox News could grouse;
Tax cuts for the wealthy were passed with great cheer,
So vacations in St. Barts soon would be near;
Katrina kids were nestled all snug in motel beds,
While visions of school and home danced in their heads;
In Iraq our soldiers needed supplies and a plan,
Plus nuclear weapons were being built in Iran;
Gas prices shot up, consumer confidence fell;
Americans feared we were on a fast track to... well....
Wait -- we need a distraction -- something divisive and wily;
A fabrication straight from the mouth of O’Reilly!
We can pretend that Christmas is under attack!
Hold a vote to save it -- then pat ourselves on the back;
Silent Night, First Noel, Away in the Manger,
Wake up Congress, they’re in no danger!
This time of year we see Christmas every where we go,
From churches, to homes, to schools, and yes... even Costco;
What we have is an attempt to divide and destroy,
When this is the season to unite us with joy
At Christmas time we’re taught to unite,
We don’t need a made-up reason to fight.
So on O’Reilly, on Hannity, on Coulter, and those right wing blogs;
You should just sit back, relax... have a few egg nogs!
‘Tis the holiday season: enjoy it a pinch.
With all our real problems, do we honestly need another Grinch?
So to my friends and my colleagues I say with delight,
A merry Christmas to all, and to Bill O’Reilly... Happy Holidays."
But US Congressional Representative John D. Dingell of Michigan said it much more entertainingly than me, so I will reprint his comments on the House "Support Our Christmas!" resolution that was brought up last week on the 14th.
"Twas the week before Christmas and all through the House
No bills were passed ‘bout which Fox News could grouse;
Tax cuts for the wealthy were passed with great cheer,
So vacations in St. Barts soon would be near;
Katrina kids were nestled all snug in motel beds,
While visions of school and home danced in their heads;
In Iraq our soldiers needed supplies and a plan,
Plus nuclear weapons were being built in Iran;
Gas prices shot up, consumer confidence fell;
Americans feared we were on a fast track to... well....
Wait -- we need a distraction -- something divisive and wily;
A fabrication straight from the mouth of O’Reilly!
We can pretend that Christmas is under attack!
Hold a vote to save it -- then pat ourselves on the back;
Silent Night, First Noel, Away in the Manger,
Wake up Congress, they’re in no danger!
This time of year we see Christmas every where we go,
From churches, to homes, to schools, and yes... even Costco;
What we have is an attempt to divide and destroy,
When this is the season to unite us with joy
At Christmas time we’re taught to unite,
We don’t need a made-up reason to fight.
So on O’Reilly, on Hannity, on Coulter, and those right wing blogs;
You should just sit back, relax... have a few egg nogs!
‘Tis the holiday season: enjoy it a pinch.
With all our real problems, do we honestly need another Grinch?
So to my friends and my colleagues I say with delight,
A merry Christmas to all, and to Bill O’Reilly... Happy Holidays."