Brother Gregory "The Bunker Letters" #13 I come not to praise...

Dear Don1001,

Obama had his moment for a chance at immortality. Yes, he could have gone down as a Political God, instead he’ll probably be a pathetic footnote in history. Obama was in one of those rare moments in time and space, where the World watched and waited. Transfixed on every word, we lionized our true example of the American Dream. But there is only one thing America likes better than building up almost mythical Black figures, that’s tearing them down, just ask Jack Johnson, Malcolm X or Michael Jackson. When you said you wanted to change things, we didn’t actually think that you meant it, because nothing scares the shit out of people more than change. So when Obama tried to keep his campaign promises, everyone turned on him like Philadelphia Fans do the Eagles. But that scenario didn’t have to be. You see, if Obama had had himself "wacked" ten minutes after his inauguration, Barry would have become one of those rare, mythical figures of History. Once martyred, Obama would be remembered as a people’s champion, sacrificed in defense of the unclean masses, people for years to come would have wondered aloud what would have been, if only Obama had lived. Children of both sexes would be named Barack. And of course there would be several cults formed. But that is not to be, the foul stench of gridlock has overpowered any "juice" Obama gained from the need for change.

Meanwhile McCain hasn’t faired much better. The Senate has changed, and so has the Republican Party from Knoxville to Tallahassee. Remember those genteel Country Club Republicans that once controlled the party, they have been replaced by Bible toting, Right Wing, Christian Conservatives, and right about now, they are feeling pretty damn good about themselves, so they are not in the mood for losers that are kind of liberal that have a tendency to lecture. The truth is that McCain had a much harder time getting elected than he ever imagined and it sent him reeling to the hard Right. McCain has become like an old whore, the tricks will get cheaper and cheaper, until John won't be able to give it away. McCain could do Dinner Theater with an adapted version of "Of Mice and Men". That’s right, with Joe Lieberman playing Lenny, "Tell me about the rabbits, John, tell me about the rabbits." It was the least that McCain could do. McCain knew that when Lieberman was mentioned as a possible Republican VP candidate that Joe’s political career would be on a spiral ride into the drink. The next time he runs for Senate, Joe’s toast. Then Lieberman will do the "Rubber Chicken" circuit and collect his pension. Maybe he will teach or run a university. But in his waning years, he too, will think back to a cold, crisp, winter evening in December 2000, when for one moment the World was his stage, and for a few fleeting minutes, Joe was almost a heartbeat away from the Presidency. Yes, Joe, your revenge against the Democrats wasn't nearly as sweet as you thought it would be. The Republicans didn't give a Damn about you. With McCain, Lieberman was like a one-night stand with an old girl friend, in the morning light, he saw how much baggage Joe had gained and the wrinkles. Yes, Joe was Coyote ugly. This opened the door for the Vanilla Thrilla from Wasilla to be picked. It's like National Lampoon is running the fucking country. Right now the drugs just aren't powerful enough to get rid of the flashbacks. I'm in a quandary, the country has got to get saner or the drugs have to get better.

Your humble servant,

Brother Gregory

                               
                                        

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