"Americans versus Americans - Resolved in My Mind's Eye"

After publishing one satirical and ironic piece of e-mail about the division among parties, I have received emotional responses from thinkers and non-thinkers alike.   In response to all, I will publish my thoughts only so that I will have created political material that I am responsible for regarding every aspect.   As I have stated in my "Dream Ticket for 2008" creation, I believe the government should work closer together in a non-partisan manner.   I grew up in a home that believed in an active role in politics.

When I was about 11, my grandfather, E.L. Gadbois, who had been a high school teacher for 25 years at North High in Minneapolis and had a close friend in the Minnesota senate (Don Wright), told me that "Politician is synonymous with crook."   As I got older, my father, S.E. Linsley, introduced me to several city and state officals and took me to political gatherings to see if I was interested in going into politics.   Later, my high school teachers asked me to represent Murray High School at Boys' State during the summer.   It was sponsored by the American Legion.   I did not fail my school.   I was elected Mayor of Winona that week.   And I ran for State Auditor and won by the greatest margin in the history of Boys' State according to Chic Zwiener, the head of our American Legion.   I was asked, "Why did you not run for Boys' State governor?"   I replied that I had already lived twice in Washington, D.C. and wanted to stay home that summer.

I grew up with parents who voted straight party lines.   My Mother was a Democrat.   My Father was a Republican.   They used to kid each other about cancelling each other's vote for President.   Maybe I decided to vote non-partisan because of their opposing viewpoints.   Regardless, I am proud of my voting record and my intuition has not failed me.   Last year a significant event took place within the AARP.

In January of 2007, the AARP adopted the "elephonkey" as their logo.   I have been a member since January of 1990 and saved thousands of dollars in car insurance.   In addition, I have adopted their logo here.   AARP also carries health insurance for its members.   Enough advertising.

         
One Unity Symbol               AARP Elephonkey

The AARP symbol has blended the red and blue into purple.   Of course, the stars and the red and blue colors could be used.   Either way, the result should be the unity of all Americans.

Personally, I have a distaste for politics and politicians alike.   I prefer "straight-shooters."   I recognize everyone has the capability of either role, "politician and/or straight-shooter."   I prefer people who believe that there are only 4 answers to every question, "Yes, No, I don't know, and I don't know but I'll find out."   All else is fabrication.   I firmly believe the old cliche that "A conservative is a liberal who has been mugged."   And, Groucho Marx was also a straight-shooter when he said, "I would never join a club who would have me as a member."

As I have said in "Dream Ticket for 2008," you are entitled to your opinion and I am entitled to mine.   And I will probably rub everyone the wrong way.   However, if you feel personally attacked by my Voltairean Satire, or ironic humor (peculiar, haha, or otherwise), I apologize in advance for unintended slings and arrows of my own doing, but not the publications of others on my open forum.

Two Lovers

"Hail! Hail! The Gang's All Here" (1917) (What the -Duece- Do We Care) Words by D. A. Esrom. Music by Theodore Morse and Arthur Sullivan. 1. A gang of good fellows are we, (are we,) are we, (are we,) are we, (are we,) With never a worry you see, (you see,) you see, (you see,) you see, (you see,) We laugh and joke, we sing and smoke, And live life merrily; No matter the weather when we get together we have a jubilee. CHORUS 2 times Hail! Hail! the gang's all here, What the _duece_ do we care, What the _duece_ do we care, Hail! Hail! we're full of cheer, What the _duece_ do we care Bill! 2. We love one another we do, (we do,) we do, (we do,) we do, (we do,) With brotherly love and it's true, (it's true,) it's true, (it's true,) it's true, (it's true,) It's one for all, the big and small, It's always me for you; No matter the weather when we get together we drink a toast for two. (CHORUS two times) 3. When out for a good time we go, (we go,) we go, (we go,) we go, (we go,) There nothing we do that is slow, (is slow,) is slow, (is slow,) is slow, (is slow,) Of joy we get our share you bet, The gang will tell you so; No matter the weather when we get together we sing this song you know: (CHORUS two times) When All Night Long a Chap Remains (1882) Words and Music by Gilbert and Sullivan When all night long a chap remains On sentry-go, to chase monotony He exercises of his brains, That is, assuming that he's got any. Though never nurtured in the lap Of luxury, yet I admonish you, I am an intellectual chap, And think of things that would astonish you. I often think it's comical – Fal, lal, la! How Nature always does contrive – Fal, lal, la! That every boy and every gal That’s born into the world alive Is either a little Liberal Or else a little Conservative! Fal, lal, la! When in that House M.P.'S divide, If they’ve a brain and cerebellum, too, They’ve got to leave that brain outside, And vote just as their leaders tell 'em to. But then the prospect of a lot Of dull M. P.’s in close proximity, All thinking for themselves, is what No man can face with equanimity. Then let’s rejoice with loud Fal la – Fal la la! That Nature always does contrive – Fal lal la! That every boy and every gal That’s born into the world alive Is either a little Liberal Or else a little Conservative! Fal lal la!