Old Glory Day (Blogophilia 1-18)
250 years of conflict
Of victories
And disappointments
We sit and watch the parades go by.
Ribs are on
Potato salad at the ready
With fireworks substituting
For the real war.
In Honor of Al Jaffee
The image below is probably the most politically incorrect graphic the great comic artist Al Jaffee ever produced. Originally published in a special issue of MAD magazine in 1971, it brought protests for its seeming disrespectful tone. It even launched a brief FBI investigation into possible political subversion. So, why am I bringing it up? 2 reasons. First, Mr. Jaffee just celebrated his 95th birthday. Second, In all of the turmoil of the Election, it is important that the pledge be for all people. Not just the moneyed elite. More importantly, to weed out infection the poisons of bigotry by all people need to be aired. Burying thoughts and ideas through euphemisms and language discussion allow the opinions to fester. The quote "Just because you silence a man does not mean you convert him" very much applies. Donald Trump has made efforts to silence his critics. His critics have made a double effort to silence. him. And nothing gets done.
Ah, 250 years to celebrate is momentous indeed! Your country has a rich history - chock full of victory and losses as most countries experience. Mmm ribs & potato salad? Now that's something to celebrate - KUDOS Dear Earthling!
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