Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Why the Hell Not?
That’s his campaign slogan. Kinky Friedman, Jewish cowboy, recording artist, friend of Dylan and Nelson, detective author, and perennial cigar smoker. And possible future Texas Governor.And, after some thought, I have to echo the sentiment. Why the hell not? He’s certainly a colorful, outspoken individual who is always ready with a pithy and often witty one-liner. He has clearly defined what he stands for and what he doesn’t, what he likes and dislikes, and what he considers to be the problems in the current political system. He’s personable and people gravitate towards him – he’s even raised more money for his campaigning than his democratic opponent.
Does he have any experience? No. And why that very likely might make him an unmitigated disaster as the governor of Texas, his election would prove that a three, four, or five party system in the United States is plausible and inevitable. And I think it might take a total political outsider to drive home the point.
And he’d certainly make listening to political discourse a lot more fun. Let’s look at some of his potent quotables:
May the God of your choice bless you.I hope these are represented on the Kinkster talking doll.
I am not anti-death penalty, but I'm damn sure anti-the-wrong-guy-getting-executed.
I support gay marriage. I believe they have a right to be as miserable as the rest of us.
The Governor is happy.” After another bite, he added, “Well, maybe happy is going a little far. But the Governor has syrup. So that's something.
I was searching for a lifestyle that did not require my presence.
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1 Cents Added:
and not to mention his most famous song lyrics," I'm pround to be an Ass Hole from El Paso". I've been a Kinky fan for a long time.
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