Malibu (GBE 81)
My steed
My boon companion
Abused and tortured
Until you died.
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.
Sweet car!
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It was. Mine (actually my mother's) was almost exactly like the one in the picture. It got me to church and band practice. Allowed me to get away from the chaos at home (and get the police called on me) and overall was mine boon companion off and on for almost eight years. I did have one other car during this time, but I always ended up back in the Malibu.
DeleteI had a Malibu, too! Mine was a '68, I think. Awful that I'm not sure now. It was NOT my favorite car. I was a Corvair lover. Had 3 of those.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice one, though.
I think we all remember our first kiss and our first car-love.
ReplyDeleteYeah. A lot of times, they are one in the same.
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