Poor boys and pilgrims with families, and we’re all going to Graceland.
I knew Obama was going to win when his grandma died the night before the election. That’s mythic. When you’re dealing with something this big, you expect mythic actions. President-Elect Obama has the dubious distinction of being an Archetype. That’s good and bad. On one hand, he’s a virtual demigod, and his name already will live forever. How many children were created on Election night, and how many will be named Barack? Time will tell. That’s the upside.
The downside is that Mr Obama can never live up to the hype. Of course, the last young, vibrant couple who took over the White House and shook things up were the Kennedys. The Clintons… wolves in sheep’s clothing there. That’s a belabored point, but a valid one. It’s not easy being a manifestation of the Zeitgeist. When the spirit leaves him, he’ll just be a man (Father, Father, why have you forsaken me?), and the collective doesn’t really want a man. The Sun smiled upon George W once, remember? (twice if we’re talking elections) Now he’ll be lucky to get a job in the Garden Center at the Crawford Wal-Mart.
May you live in interesting times. Indeed.
Btw- That creature is still slouching toward Bethlehem.
My thoughts exactly. Well said, my friend.
Comment by Brigid — November 6, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
You are Brilliant…
On the other hand… the background he is glowing against is truly a swirl of swill and stupidity. He could even be a generally good president and still glow.
Best of Blessings!
Comment by RedheadedCyclone — November 8, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
I Look at this election and the future of America as one big murder scene. After the Cops leave, we’ll bring some people in to clean the brains off the walls and ceiling, Replace the rug were the blood turned black with some nice laminated hardwood floors. Get rid of the bloodied couch an replace it with a nice Futon. When we are done it will look clean enough that we can sell it to a nice Asian or European Couple. I just hope the blood does not seep through the new paint.
Comment by TelevisionSux — November 12, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
Damn, I got nothing for that ????? Wow I must be a huge ego maniac.
Comment by TelevisionSux — December 12, 2008 @ 4:17 am
I don’t know how I missed your comment from 12 Nov, TV Sux. It is beautiful. Your writing has not dimmed with time. You are a huge ego maniac, but I love you.
Comment by admin — December 12, 2008 @ 8:19 am