I am by no means the type of person who wants to get into a political discussion. Never have and more than likely never will. I am much more interested in Patti Lupone. This is not to say that I am not CONCERNED about things political, I AM, but when it comes to debating and discussing and arguing, I leave that for the others. I have my sides. I am always skeptical. I am interested in everyones opinion and I LOVE a war of words. I love to WATCH it. On TV or the internet.
The energy when discussing politics scares me. Especially when there is an opposing side. My Dad and I had it out (or atleast he tried to get me into it) today on the phone. My Dad is a republican. I am independant. I say that because I don't feel I am on ANY side. I am in the middle. I am Jan Brady. I am Switzerland. I am safe... I know. Shut up and hand me my blankie.
My Dad was asking my opinion of the Don Imus thing. First of all, I had never heard of this guy until two days ago or whenever all of this began. My first impulse was to tell my Dad that I think he deserved to be fired. But that was my gut emotional opinion. I don't like name callers. I've BEEN a name caller. I have been CALLED names. So at 45 I am always rooting for the underdog. My Dad didn't think he should have been let go.
After thinking about it, I would say that he should have freedom of speech. He should be able to say what is on his mind if he has an established platform to speak on. If we try to prevent him from speaking HIS opinion, then we must do the same for everyone else. If MSNBC or whatever don't agree with him and they are sponsoring his show, yes, they have the right to let him go. I guess. He can then go and find another platform. If he is that passionate about it. You can't really shut people up and you shouldn't. What would happen if we didn't have freedom of speech. We'd end up not having conversations but creating a fake and repressed world where nobody can have an honest opinion and we all sit around and stew and end up worse for the wear.
Express yourself. That is mine (and Madonna's) opinion.
Having been closeted for the years that I was, I am physically sickened by keeping secrets or not saying what's on my mind. I am still stuck in many ways and have a hard time saying what I think. I spend way too much time THINKING what I want to say. Usually after the fact.
So then to turn pages, my Dad starts harping on Rosie O'Donnell. He said that he couldn't believe that she thinks we blew up those buildings. “I saw the planes hit the building!” he claimed. Well, yes, we all did. And that is not what Rosie is saying. She is focusing on World Trade Center 7 which DID mysteriously collapse too. So many buildings were around that area, some older than others. Why would this one other building collapse? It's a mystery and it's interesting to look into it. I don't know WHAT to believe, but if there are people looking into it, I say go for it and see what you can find. Nancy Drew yourselves into a stupor. I await your results.
My Dad knows I don't like to get into those discussions and sometimes I think he enjoys getting me riled up. And I perform obediently. He jabs, I rile.
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So, did you hear? Patti Lupone is reprising her role as Mama Rose in New York!!!!!!