Wednesday, March 15, 2006
People who are on my last nerve
Today, I would like to send a big raspberry to...
Franklin Graham and E. Annie Proulx.
Graham, in an interview, reiterated his view that Islam is an evil religion, saying, "If you think Islam is so great, go live in Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan." I'll say one thing for Graham (and it ain't a compliment) -- the S.O.B. won't back down. Sort of reminds me of George W. Bush. These are both people who have to win at all costs, which is not an attitude I would naturally associate with persons who claim to follow Jesus Christ. But that's the problem with Christianity: Jesus was a terrific person, but his followers tend to be jack-asses. Not all of them, of course, but more and more the horses' behinds seem to be representing mainstream Christianity.
As far as I'm concerned, Osama bin Laden and Pat Robertson have a hell of a lot in common...and that ain't a compliment, either. Extremists suck, regardless of the source of their extremism. Radical Islam and Radical Christianity...both support misogyny, homophobia, disregard for science and rational thought, disdain for the environment, etc. Again, they both suck.
Now, on to E. Annie Proulx. Let me first say that I enjoyed "The Shipping News" and thought it was a marvelous book. I also enjoyed "Brokeback Mountain" (the short story -- haven't seen the movie yet, though it's in my netflix queue. But E. Annie Proulx has got to be drinking from the same water glass as Pat Robertson, and by that I mean she is completely nuts.
Today, I read an excerpt from an opinion piece she had written in which she lambasted the movie, "Crash" and castigated the Oscars for neglecting to name "Brokeback" best film. I mean, gee whiz, the movie did win three major awards, including best director and best adapted screenplay (uh, E. Annie, that means they liked the writing). And here's ole E. Annie saying all manner of ugly things: she referred to the film "Crash" as "Trash", for example.
Everybody I know who has seen "Crash" says it is a great film -- definitely not "Trash." Now, I've heard "Brokeback" is mighty fine, too, but the thing is, not everybody can win the same award at the same time. E. Annie's suggestion that a film about a homosexual relationship is somehow more worthy of an Oscar than a film about race relations seems pretty darn bigoted to me. Both are worthy topics, and apparently both films were good.
But sometimes, E. Annie, you don't win. Hey, she's starting to sound a lot like Franklin Graham and George W. -- must win at all costs, and if we don't...we'll mock our competitors.
All three of these folks need a good, old-fashioned butt-whoopin'...which is not a euphemism for gay sex.
Franklin Graham and E. Annie Proulx.
Graham, in an interview, reiterated his view that Islam is an evil religion, saying, "If you think Islam is so great, go live in Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan." I'll say one thing for Graham (and it ain't a compliment) -- the S.O.B. won't back down. Sort of reminds me of George W. Bush. These are both people who have to win at all costs, which is not an attitude I would naturally associate with persons who claim to follow Jesus Christ. But that's the problem with Christianity: Jesus was a terrific person, but his followers tend to be jack-asses. Not all of them, of course, but more and more the horses' behinds seem to be representing mainstream Christianity.
As far as I'm concerned, Osama bin Laden and Pat Robertson have a hell of a lot in common...and that ain't a compliment, either. Extremists suck, regardless of the source of their extremism. Radical Islam and Radical Christianity...both support misogyny, homophobia, disregard for science and rational thought, disdain for the environment, etc. Again, they both suck.
Now, on to E. Annie Proulx. Let me first say that I enjoyed "The Shipping News" and thought it was a marvelous book. I also enjoyed "Brokeback Mountain" (the short story -- haven't seen the movie yet, though it's in my netflix queue. But E. Annie Proulx has got to be drinking from the same water glass as Pat Robertson, and by that I mean she is completely nuts.
Today, I read an excerpt from an opinion piece she had written in which she lambasted the movie, "Crash" and castigated the Oscars for neglecting to name "Brokeback" best film. I mean, gee whiz, the movie did win three major awards, including best director and best adapted screenplay (uh, E. Annie, that means they liked the writing). And here's ole E. Annie saying all manner of ugly things: she referred to the film "Crash" as "Trash", for example.
Everybody I know who has seen "Crash" says it is a great film -- definitely not "Trash." Now, I've heard "Brokeback" is mighty fine, too, but the thing is, not everybody can win the same award at the same time. E. Annie's suggestion that a film about a homosexual relationship is somehow more worthy of an Oscar than a film about race relations seems pretty darn bigoted to me. Both are worthy topics, and apparently both films were good.
But sometimes, E. Annie, you don't win. Hey, she's starting to sound a lot like Franklin Graham and George W. -- must win at all costs, and if we don't...we'll mock our competitors.
All three of these folks need a good, old-fashioned butt-whoopin'...which is not a euphemism for gay sex.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Could George Clooney be any more perfect?
I think George Clooney might actually be the sexiest man alive...After watching him on the Oscars, I suspect even Bill O'Reilly wants to do him. Hey! Maybe that's why O'Reilly has been so pissed at Clooney. Because Clooney won't give him (O'Reilly) what he needs!
I can hear it now..."come on, George. Talk dirty to me, you hot, leftist, pseudo-patriot! Fill my ears with your immoral, Hollywood slang. Whisper disrespectful limericks featuring Dick Cheney and Condoleeza Rice and a bottle of baby oil! Tell that story about George Bush and the saddle and that young Congressman from Montana! Oh, please!" (an imaginary telephone answering machine message from Bill to George. Clooney, that is. Nobody fantasizes about George Bush -- unless it involves his impeachment).
Shoot. All George Clooney would have to do for me is show up. I'm sayin'! What a man!
I can hear it now..."come on, George. Talk dirty to me, you hot, leftist, pseudo-patriot! Fill my ears with your immoral, Hollywood slang. Whisper disrespectful limericks featuring Dick Cheney and Condoleeza Rice and a bottle of baby oil! Tell that story about George Bush and the saddle and that young Congressman from Montana! Oh, please!" (an imaginary telephone answering machine message from Bill to George. Clooney, that is. Nobody fantasizes about George Bush -- unless it involves his impeachment).
Shoot. All George Clooney would have to do for me is show up. I'm sayin'! What a man!
