A Confession. in Whey and Sonic Screwdrivers.
- Oct. 11, 2021, 7:07 p.m.
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When I was a wee teen, I would sometimes watch Bill O’Reilly and agree with him.
Gosh, I feel dirty even admitting that. Obviously I have evolved. I don’t even remember what I was agreeing with, I just remember enjoying his segments. Then again, it was the 90’s.
Thing is. It took one offhand comment by my dad to plant the seed of doubt. My dad is a political junkie, mind you. Or was. Always watched The News when it was on, like clockwork. I definitely picked up that habit in my own way. I stick to late night comedy - Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and of course Jon Oliver.
Gosh, I really feel bad for all the writers for Jon Stewart’s rendition of The Daily Show. They had to actually WATCH fox news. Whenever I see that shit on, I feel a deep rage that makes me want to punch a republican in the gonads.
I digress.
But yeah, no secret I’m not a fan of my dad. But, all it took was one flippant comment by my dad to cause me to take a step back and, well. Wouldn’t say it made me the socialist I am today, but.
Eh, I have no witty conclusion. Here’s a random image from google images.
Deleted user ⋅ October 11, 2021
I applaud your politics. Socialism is misunderstood and confused with Communism which shows how in the USA there is much ignorance about such things. I just watched Jon Stewarts Apple TV show and it was good serious journalism. Much late night comedy is smarter than ... of course... Faux news etc. I never did like any of those people. I am probably older than your dad ;-)
Timmy™ Deleted user ⋅ October 11, 2021
My dad is in his seventies. My grandma? 90's. I decided to mask my public age, as people judge you based on age. Say something shocking when you are young, you're cool and hip. As I was. (I hope?) Say it when you are older, and somehow it takes on different meaning.
Deleted user Timmy™ ⋅ October 11, 2021
I am a 66 year old prick. I have to be proud of something in life these days ;-) My old guy thing is my schtick on here. I was amused a while back by all the baby boomer bashing. So... hey folks bring it! ;-)
Timmy™ Deleted user ⋅ October 11, 2021
As long as you don't pull a "if you finished college..." we're cool.
I'm 38. To think, I'm already playing up how olde I am. Intentional olde english 'e'.
Deleted user Timmy™ ⋅ October 11, 2021
Dude, I barely got through high school and worked in a factory for 43 years. Also a few months in a sawmill that could have killed me from the after hours drinking. Such fond memories. I only talk age as a joke and try not to be a prick about it. Enjoy being a kid of 38. Wish I could remember that far back.
Timmy™ Deleted user ⋅ October 11, 2021
Your sardonic attitude is quite clear.
"A kid".
Yet, I feel like half my life is over and there isn't much to show for it. At least my four cats don't care much about such nuance.
Deleted user Timmy™ ⋅ October 11, 2021
It was not meant as sardonic but I regret you perceived it in a negative way. I am not a mean spirited person. I save that for others. I don't add to it. Or try not to. I have known some mean sonsabitches and even a few killers and yeah I know mean. I ain't it.
Timmy™ Deleted user ⋅ October 11, 2021
My wording was off. Downside of knowing a lot of words.
A reminder that I still have much life left to "fuck up" is refreshing. You somehow instantly feel like a cha'Dich to me. (Klingon)
Deleted user Timmy™ ⋅ October 11, 2021
Yer cool. I admire smart folks when they are cool.
Timmy™ Deleted user ⋅ October 11, 2021
Smart. I... aspire to be so.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eDYVtPwWiM
I know what I do not know. I ... think?