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Yesterday afternoon, I made my debut on Keith Olbermann for his top story: the recent flipping of two Democratic state reps in Texas has given that state's extreme right wing Republican Party a supermajority in the legislature; that's 101 of 150 seats. Olbermann's point was that this development makes Texas the first "Tea Party State," and I was invited on to help him imagine, comedically and legitimately, what that might look like.
Many of you may not know or remember, but I was a precinct captain for the Obama campaign in Dallas. Here are some of my posts from that era. Thanks to Team Olbermann for having me on
Those against repeal of DADT are willing to limit the type of person that will die for them in battle. Just think about that. Here's a brief message for those people: You want to pick and choose who is allowed to lay his or her life on the line. That's insane. Either anyone can kill/be killed in your name or no one can. However, if you choose to be an asshole about it and have some list of acceptable people, there will be consequences. For example, you fucking lose the privilege of a standing army, and when we're at war, your dumb ass is used as body armor on the front lines. Either that, or we ship your sorry ass off to the middle of nowhere and direct all enemies to summarily fuck up your shit, preferably with their all-gay armies. Don't be stupid.
"For changing the political and social landscape one laugh at a time."
What an honor!
When I checked in to work today on Foursquare, I discovered I'd unlocked a new badge!
In honor of this latest achievement, I present to you, "Nine To Five" by Dolly Parton. Enjoy Monday!
