Topic: Ann Coulter, Michael Moore - Right & Left....But no place for me!
Hi all,
Last night at a Barnes and Noble I was perusing the shelves looking for anything that looked interesting. I came across the newest book by Ann Coulter. www.anncoulter.com Having seen her work before, I picked up the book, interested. They had her book in a section with all the other political mudslinging books, notably Michael Moore. You know, all the books where everybody points fingers at the "other side" and plays the blame game.
Anyway, I was glued to her book I must say. Even though she's a rabid Republican to the rightest extent, I do agree with some of her views - not all, but some - and her scathing sarcasm and wit is not to be missed. She's actually laugh out loud funny in many parts. I'd bet money she's a Scorpio.
I couldn't put the book down and was utterly fascinated by her rigid, unyielding views.
What I noticed once again though in reading her book was something I've noticed and commented on before: The fact that in the public political arena we're presented with two polar opposite politcal parties who are forever at each other's throats, with the most polar opposite extreme views. I pondered also the typical stereotypes for each side, the liberal left and conservative right. Bear with me here. Liberals are hyper emotional and lack logic, they're always victims and whining about something, they lack morals, they'll fight for abortion but then cry about the death penalty, they complain about capitalism, lean towards socialism yet continue to live here and whine instead of moving to France
are anti-war, and big on social causes; Republicans are cold and ruthless, usually fundamental self righteous Christians; it's the political party usually most associated with middle to upper class white people and they have no sympathy AT all for the poor and downtrodden, it's all about "Screw you, give me more money!" They support war and have no moral qualms about killing, are the first to enlist in the military, and are totally against abortion but would be the first to pull the switch to electrocute you in prison if given half a chance. Give a Republican his bible, a gun, and a big juicy steak and he's in heaven.
Yup, the cliche stereotypes. Have I offended anyone yet?
I'm sure someone out there has their feathers ruffled. So be it. Thing is though, stereotypes exist for a reason. It's because enough people of a certain demograph act a certain way consistantly. Stereotypes don't just form out of nowhere.
But what's the deal with the EXTREME polar opposite rabid party members? Can Michael Moore and Ann Coulter BE any more different? Yet each is the same when you think about it....they're both completely rabid and unyielding in their views. Neither one would back down in a fight. And what an ugly fight that would be! Ann vs. Michael. Duck!
And both sides are seriously flawed. Which is what I'm getting at here. I've already commented on my many beefs with Michael Moore, but I'll summarize briefly: He lacks logic, twists things around, and is very manipulative, in a nutshell. Oh, and sometimes he takes people's quotes out of context or else flat out lies if it'll suit his agenda. Now, let's look at Ann Coulter. In her books, Bush can do no wrong. Bush is absolutely sincere in everything he says. He really truly is a God fearing Christian. He truly has the best interests of the American people at heart. There's nothing mentally "questionable" happening with Bush, and she'll verbally thrash anybody who claims otherwise, and does, quite extensively, in her books. She endlessly supports, defends and justifies Bush and his entire cabinet. She doesn't believe Bush stole the election. She has no problem with the Patriot Act, and all of the governmental post- 9/11 actions are for the good of America to protect us from the Arab terrorists. She believes the government / political parties / elections are EXACTLY what they tell us it is, and there is NO room for "conspiracy theories." And she even mentioned the whole Masonic symbolism thing on our currency, but in a positive way, like it's no big deal and doesn't represent ANYTHING sinister going on. Nothing to see here folks, move it along....
As I read this I wondered.....has this woman ever heard of something called "black ops" ?? Mind control? Secret government experimention on its military personnel, their families, and the population in general? Underground bases, black helicopters, and the "secret shadow government" who runs things from behind the scenes? Does she not see that only a few families in this world own EVERYTHING? If so...does she not think there's something a little.....FUNNY happening with that?? Does she not realize that over 30+ U.S. Presidents were all related to each other in some way, and could trace their lineage to the British Royal family and / or Charlamagne? (sp!)
There's curiously no mention of any of this as far as I've seen in her books. I'd love to email her about this. Maybe I will. I would pose a simple list of questions regarding these matters, see if she would acknoweldge or comment on any of it, see what her opinion is. Why bother, you might be asking? Well, it would be as a test I think. Because another thing I'm getting at is, you have to wonder about anybody with such rabid extreme views - the Ann Coulters, Rush Limbaughs, Michael Moores, etc. of the world, who seem to skip over these issues, only arguing the stereotypes of their extreme polar opposite parties, and, are the ones being placed on front and center stage for us to listen to.
Where's the middle ground? Where's the TRUTH? What is the deal with these people who are pushed on us and rabidly persue their polar opposite extreme political beliefs?? "Matrix agents?" Puppets placed before us to blind us from the truth, distract us from our other options behind the curtain? That's what I'm wondering.
And then after thinking about all of this I wondered, Well, I have many conservative viewpoints, but I'm definitely not a Republican. I have a couple of viewpoints that could be considered "liberal", but believe you me, I'm not liberal democrat, not even CLOSE. Hell, I don't even believe in the validity of the two parties, or our election process!!!! So what the hell *am* I?? Where would I fit in, politically? Well, guess what.....I found a short and simple but very accurate online quiz that you can take which will tell you! Ta da!!!!
http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html
So I took it, answered honestly and thoughtfully, and came up as a..................
drum roll..............
Libertarian!! Woohoo! That's what I've been told I most match up with, but now I have proof.
I guess I really am. Imagine that.
Anyway, just some thoughts..................
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