Faith is now quite uncertain. I'm no longer acting-as-if.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Can The Country Take This Kind Of Satire?
Probably not. But I'm going to link anyway to the latest Obama scandal at The Onion. I was going to copy the picture, but I thought that would be TOO MUCH.
Note to the uninitiated: The Onion is a satirical online magazine.
Padre Mickey, if it was too strong for you, then I know that I did the right thing not to publish the picture. How long will it be before it makes the email rounds as a real picture? I expect they've already begun.
"How long will it be before it makes the email rounds as a real picture? I expect they've already begun."
My worry too but it's so oversized (the graphic) and outrageous - the New Yorker on the other hand- not known for over the top political humor could've been damaging - hopefully forgotten by the people who are ready to get affected.. the subliminal stuff that I think will go around is what really worries me and what I think that inflamatory breast cancer alert I received with the Oprah seeming video clustered in (I hadn't seen it til then) and the unfortunate mindset of some of my co-workers- I worry.. I would've thought any democratic/non-Bush person would be a shoe-in but now I'm a little worried..
I guess I should mention- I ALWAYS worry- but actually not about this one.. my grandkids gravatar-proably reflects me- but it is very funny and if they included the article anyone would see the satire- hopefully..
Fran, I am scared shitless of McCain becoming president, but there is little I can do to affect the outcome, so, most of the time, I lay my fears aside.
I am a worrier, too, but I do believe that you surpass me.
no, it's really funny!
ReplyDeleteI had considered posting that photo of Cooter, but I decided against doing so. But that's one great article.
ReplyDeletePadre Mickey, if it was too strong for you, then I know that I did the right thing not to publish the picture. How long will it be before it makes the email rounds as a real picture? I expect they've already begun.
ReplyDeleteI love The Onion. They spare no one, and that is exactly why they are so funny.
ReplyDelete"How long will it be before it makes the email rounds as a real picture? I expect they've already begun."
ReplyDeleteMy worry too but it's so oversized (the graphic) and outrageous - the New Yorker on the other hand- not known for over the top political humor could've been damaging - hopefully forgotten by the people who are ready to get affected.. the subliminal stuff that I think will go around is what really worries me and what I think that inflamatory breast cancer alert I received with the Oprah seeming video clustered in (I hadn't seen it til then) and the unfortunate mindset of some of my co-workers- I worry..
I would've thought any democratic/non-Bush person would be a shoe-in but now I'm a little worried..
I guess I should mention- I ALWAYS worry- but actually not about this one.. my grandkids gravatar-proably reflects me- but it is very funny and if they included the article anyone would see the satire- hopefully..
ReplyDeleteIs that Akinola with the banner?
ReplyDeleteJim, the folks at the Onion are good, very good.
ReplyDeleteRR, hilarious. Excellent.
Fran, I am scared shitless of McCain becoming president, but there is little I can do to affect the outcome, so, most of the time, I lay my fears aside.
I am a worrier, too, but I do believe that you surpass me.
When I wonder "How much can our country take?", and I do, satire is not the object of my speculation.
ReplyDeleteJohnieb, nor is it mine. It's that I can't cry all the time. I really need to laugh from time to time.
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