Culture.
It grows in yogurt. I listened to Rush Limbaugh years ago when he first got started. He was very funny, made fun of the media, played good music and parodies. I don't listen to him now, politics turns my stomach these days, Rush is such an obvious party hack. Point is, he knew how to reach an audience, talked about the liberal elitist types. On some levels he was right on the money.
I know this guy, friend of a friend. He's an artist, an activist, has a big heart and loves people. He's always doing something positive, works with kids and all that good stuff. Had a conversation a few months back, been thinking about it since. We were talking about music, I mentioned Skynyrd and he made a rude comment about the band and those who like them. "Liberal Elitist" is what comes to mind. It's no wonder the conservatives have done so well, until recently that is. They know how to reach people without insulting them. If you want to make a point, change peoples minds, bring them over to your side, you have to understand where they are coming from. Insult their music and you lose right there.
I suggested to this good guy that he read a book by James Webb called "Fields of Fire". Read about "the ghosts". James Webb describes the American warrior culture very simply and clearly. He makes you understand the thinking, it's all about the fight. Honor and tradition carry more weight then right or wrong, to a point. If you can connect with that, then maybe you have a chance.
I'm really sick and tired of all this anyway. Liberal and Conservative, Republican and Democrat, it's all a bunch of crap. Government has become big business, none of them even know how to address the truth on any given issue. They never answer a question with yes or no. They always cover their asses, line their pockets and give themselves pay raises at our expense. This is not a political blog, this just happens to be what I'm thinking about at the moment. Frustration, anger, helplessness and hopelessness. Not how the framers of The Constitution meant for things to be.
I know this guy, friend of a friend. He's an artist, an activist, has a big heart and loves people. He's always doing something positive, works with kids and all that good stuff. Had a conversation a few months back, been thinking about it since. We were talking about music, I mentioned Skynyrd and he made a rude comment about the band and those who like them. "Liberal Elitist" is what comes to mind. It's no wonder the conservatives have done so well, until recently that is. They know how to reach people without insulting them. If you want to make a point, change peoples minds, bring them over to your side, you have to understand where they are coming from. Insult their music and you lose right there.
I suggested to this good guy that he read a book by James Webb called "Fields of Fire". Read about "the ghosts". James Webb describes the American warrior culture very simply and clearly. He makes you understand the thinking, it's all about the fight. Honor and tradition carry more weight then right or wrong, to a point. If you can connect with that, then maybe you have a chance.
I'm really sick and tired of all this anyway. Liberal and Conservative, Republican and Democrat, it's all a bunch of crap. Government has become big business, none of them even know how to address the truth on any given issue. They never answer a question with yes or no. They always cover their asses, line their pockets and give themselves pay raises at our expense. This is not a political blog, this just happens to be what I'm thinking about at the moment. Frustration, anger, helplessness and hopelessness. Not how the framers of The Constitution meant for things to be.
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