There is joy in the air. A collective sigh of relief as if we’d all been doused with a ice cold bucket of water after being submerged in a sea of hell fire for eight straight years. Maybe it’s because I live in a heavily Democratic area that Joe McCain calls “communist country.” Regardless, many of us have cynically turned off, tuned out, and dropped out. We as a nation have been held captive by fear and terror and stupid white men since the tragic events unfolded on September 11, 2001. Ironically, it was the brown man who was supposed to be our enemy, not the privileged few who hold court at the most important office in the country. The majority of America voted to give Bush and his jesters the keys to the White House not once but twice.
Talk about drinking the Kool-Aid. Reminds me of an old Chinese proverb.
“Fool me once
Shame on you
Fool me twice
Shame on me.”
It might be Our turn to consume the shit but at least it ain’t spiked with poison.
November 16, 2008 at 5:59 pm |
From now, through the inauguration, this place is going to be quite festive. People are partying like it’s 1999.
November 16, 2008 at 8:35 pm |
I bought a blue dress, though God knows why. I have absolutely no place I can go in a dress.
November 18, 2008 at 4:29 am |
You’re so lucky to live so close to Washington right now.
Never thought I would ever say such a thing.
Are you going to the inauguration?
November 18, 2008 at 4:13 pm |
‘I bought a blue dress, though God knows why. I have absolutely no place I can go in a dress.’
Yes you do, Sledpress. Come to LK’s fortieth birthday party!
Kitty, I see a money making opportunity here. I might prey upon the desperation of out of towners who can’t find a hotel near or in DC. I’ve already advertised my apartment for rent, however, I’m considering doing an apartment swap for some place fabulous like London or even the Pacific Northwest.
November 18, 2008 at 5:02 pm |
That’s the way to do it! House exchange. Smart girl.