Saturday, August 12, 2006
In Which dcat Gets Kinky (With Grandma)
If you are curious what some idiot has to say about the rollicking Texas Gubernatorial race, you can check out this story in the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Given the relative lack of power inherent in the Texas governorship, and given that Texas is a presumed red state, and given that incumbent Rick Perry is still favored to win, it is remarkable to witness both the hype and excitement level around this race. That excitement can largely be traced to the independent candidacies of "Kinky" Friedman and Carole "Grandma" Strayhorn.
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Oh, Kinky "acknowledged that liberals aren't pro America" did he, as if he is the keeper of the liberal flame and that is knowledge he has to dispense? Not to put too fine a point on it, but this idea that liberals do not love America is bullshit spouted by morons. It is the quintessential example of ugly, cheap shot politics based on nothing but the nasty smear. There is no evidence behind it, there is not even really an argument behind it, just a sanctimonious bit of gasbaggery that embodies all the worst of our country's politics right now.
I can tell you that Kinky is not exactly high on conservatism either, but again, when did Kinky Friedman become the final word on these matters? As I said in my interview, I think he is fascinating to watch. I think he is a force of nature. But I do not think he is necessarily the best thing for Texas politics in the sense that he will add much of value if he wins.
"Amen" all you want. "Kinky is awesome." It just means you've bought in to the ugly jackassery that characterizes too much of American politics.
dcat
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