Airing Dirty Laundry Part One
"And if my day keeps going this way, I just might break something tonight."
Last night, dinner consisted of curly fries and a milkshake. No, I'm not pregnant. I am, however, mighty upset. Several reasons. And I love that, while searching for comfort food, my normally (when she's not round with child) ninety-pound sister suggested,
"Arby's. Nothing beats their mochachino shake."
She's right. Now let's get one thing straight. I don't get angry often. Passionate about politics, maybe, but hardly ever angry on a personal level. I do get my feelings hurt - often. That's why my siblings' favorite nickname for me is "Sensitive B*tch." And yes, they say it with love. Are we clear? I'm not mad, I'm hurt. And when I hurt, I hate.
So why am I in a dither? Coupla things. Starting with Al Gore. I know we're not supposed to go after our own. But this is just the beginning folks. Wait'll I tell you about the emotionally insecure sharks infesting my waters and coming after me with nothing more than Jim Beam-breath and false friendship. Ahh...another time for that tale. For now, we'll start with Al.
One of my heroes, our former Vice-President. I admire his work on behalf of our planet and his effort to get us into a carbon-neutral lifestyle. However, how does he explain the fact that he owns three homes?
That's right. Three.
He has the cojones to lecture us on the benefits of bus-riding while enjoying three huge houses that suck up more energy than some third-world countries. Speaking of buses, he doesn't even utilize one of those big-ass luxury liners the rock stars use while on the lecture circuit. Brother travels by plane! I don't mean to suggest the man should live in poverty; however, some kind of concession is in order. If you wanna suggest that I share a bus with people Mommy said to avoid eye-contact with, at least lead by example. Live simply so that others may simply live. Is that asking too much?
Unlike neocons, I don't think this negates his overall message - which is a modern take on my favorite motto from the early 90s: reduce, reuse and recycle. I just wish Al Gore would do more to help the planet he so dearly loves. He can start by following his own advice.
posted by kate @ 11:25 AM
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Isn't one of the environmentalist movements main slogans: Think Globally. Act Locally. ???
Hmmm... Me thinks Mr. Gore needs to at least practice a little of what he preaches. At least, if he really believes what he's preaching.
It almost borders on the definition of hyopcrite. Almost.
Or maybe Holden Caufield has another name for it.
"Think globally, Act locally" is the Green Party's slogan. The Green Party is a group of people who can't see any local issues and therefore can't get into local politics. They can, however, argue about the plight of an indian tribe in remote Java and hold protests weekly about war, poverty and the demise of Phil Donahue's talk show on MSNBC.
As for Al -- every politician is a hypocrit in one way or another. Gore isn't a perfect politician by any means -- something which has been forgotten in his rebirth as a public figure -- but he's much better than the current politician taking up residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Well, Al is probably a little annoyed that there haven't been that many hurricanes this year so far. A couple extra houses and a private jet flight might make him feel better.
He's super cereal.
thansk for poitning out whats wrong with the democratic party in general. they don't practice what they preach. dems are just the other side of the corporate coin. if it makes you feel better to vote for them go for it.
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