10.09.07
What Is It Good For
We're at war, people; and by "we" I mean "other people". It alternately infuriates and astonishes me that we are living in "war time" and it couldn't be less apparent or significant in the day to day goings on here in America. Were it not for the occasional "Support the Troops" magnet on the back of a car I might not even know America is right now fighting not one, but two wars simultaneously. "Support the Troops" has morphed into "Forget about the wars and get on with your lives as usual".
If there's one thing the Bush/Cheney administration bet on it was the apathy of the American people, and that bet has paid off handsomely. Of course people care, but not enough to do anything significant about it. WW II is getting more television coverage than our current wars, thanks to Ken Burns's documentary on PBS.
My exasperation with this administration has gotten to the point of near-numbness. How many lies, scandals, high crimes and misdemeanors can be exposed before Bush is held accountable? Blackwater is just the latest in a long line; a loyal Bushie, Prince, making millions off of Bush's war while operating outside of the rules and suffering little consequence.
America's reputation is in tatters around the globe, getting worse every day. What was once a proud record with regards to human rights is now despicable. It boggles my mind to think back to 9/11 and the opportunity it presented, since squandered miserably. An opportunity to rally the world community around the cause of justice and peace, to deliberate and plot a course based on the common good. Instead we got rash, impetuous decisions based on lies and, as a result, a diminished democracy.
I'm not a politician. I don't know a lot about the ways of global politics but I don't ascribe to the "you can't handle the truth" school of governing. I can handle the truth, I just wish we got more of it. I have a feeling truth will be in short supply until January of 2009. Until then, I hold my breath and support the troops.
Other Readings From The Book of Ted:
01.08.08 -- Love In a Flip Book
01.04.08 -- Less is Moor
10.09.07 -- What Is It Good For
08.18.07 -- Kibbles-n-Vicks
04.15.07 -- Hello, Imus be Going
04.14.07 -- Echoes of Nanny
03.18.07 -- For the Birds
12.06.06 -- Another Year, Another Christmas Show
10.22.06 -- Phases of Ted
10.10.06 -- Breakfast with Ted
09.25.06 -- Dress To Impress
08.06.06 -- SYNCing Feeling
06.01.06 -- Kenyan Sets Mark for Television Marathon
05.08.06 -- Never Trust a Big Butt and a Smile
04.30.06 -- Real Ted
02.16.06 -- Cheney's Got a Gun
01.01.06 -- Corporate Party
11.26.05 -- Alaska Flight Delay
10.24.05 -- Halloween Treat
10.10.05 -- Killing Me Softly
09.08.05 -- Proud to be American
08.22.05 -- 8th Grade Moustache Gang
07.15.05 -- 6th Grade Chorus
05.12.05 -- 238th Street
03.10.05 -- Birthday Bash
08.21.04 -- American Justice: Undercover Unit
06.07.04 -- Sick With the Flu
05.06.04 -- Friends Finale
02.03.04 -- Remembering J-Lo
01.20.04 -- Comedy Influences
10.16.03 -- The Gym: Do I Really Belong?
08.10.03 -- Last Comic Standing
07.28.03 -- Summer of Ted
11.02.02 -- Jam Master Jay
10.07.02 -- Webcam
04.13.02 -- S Club 7
03.01.02 -- Mardi Gras
01.23.02 -- Alaska
12.20.01 -- Laddy The Ladder
05.16.01 -- I Like Short Skirts
03.18.01 -- Getting Married
05.11.00 -- Procrastination
11.01.99 -- Selected Readings
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