I can’t help but notice that we have begun this thing called “The Olympics.”
Now I’m not real smart, but weren’t these the same guys who were lobbing mortar shells at our guys in some place called Korea? And weren’t they the same folks who supplied arms to any faction anywhere in the world to militarily counter any presence of U.S. influence? (Remember Vietnam?)
I pride myself in being a pretty decent student of History—heck, I can even name all the Presidents, except for the last one. Yeah, I’ve read all the hard- bound books in the library—the ones with all the dust—that are about political thought from Karl Marx to Barry Goldwater. In fact, I think I’ve finally gathered enough information in my head to start drawing some of my own conclusions.
Just examine the facts. During the 50 years-plus—or let’s say from Harry Truman to about the present-day, all we have done is joust with these folks with the possibility of world destruction as the payoff. We have been, directly and indirectly, involved in two wars with this culture. We have bullied each other over more subjects than historians have toes. And now—boom—it is all melting away like the wicked witch of the Far East!
And who or what deserves the credit? Truman or Eisenhower for sending the troops to where ever to confront aggression? Or how about Johnson, who said if we didn’t stop them in Vietnam we would be going at it hand-to-hand in the gay district of San Francisco? I don’t think so…Nope, not at all!
Their Chairman, from the Politburo, and our Chairman, from Wal*Mart, got together to work it all out. And you know the silly thing was all about—MONEY! All that squabbling for all those years, and it was just a little old-fashioned, “What can you do for me” and “What can I do for you” business sense that peed on all the fireworks. And should anyone be surprised? Has anyone really had a serious altercation with a person of Chinese descent? Overwhelmingly, this is a culture of amiability, civility, and great industry. No Chinaman has ever broken into your house or stole your car!
And a few people might notice that we have applied this “Money Can Buy Me Love” policy in other situations. Examine the history of the American Indian (Sorry, I can’t buy the “Native American” thing). Okay, no one in their right mind who would look at American History would make a judgment that the Indians were treated fairly by early American political census. But don’t blame me! My ancestors were crushing grapes with their feet in Italy when all this crap went down! But, how do we “rectify” the issues of our forefathers—even if they aren’t our forefathers—we give the Indians money; or, at least, the wherewithal to make money—gaming concessions! Like it or not, it seems to work. Now, the only way an American Indian will get mad at you is if you are caught counting cards at the Blackjack table.
And for all of you conservatives who have some crazy idea that Ronald Reagan won the Cold War, all I have to say is Phooey!! The Cold War melted in its place because communism doesn’t work! There is simply no profit in being a “Commie.” As soon as the “Russkis” and their counterparts in Germany and other allied nations realized this, Karl Marx and his buddies were tossed into the trash and now have a value only realized by the history channel and some pretty cool Tee Shirt concessions. Isn’t the world’s largest McDonalds in Moscow?
Maybe, we might want to think about these events when we choose our next enemies. Iran seems to be a leading candidate at present time. Do the people of Iran hate us, and do we hate them? Or, just maybe, their guys—the ones in power—don’t get along with our guys, and vice-versa.
We might be able to solve this thing with just a little bit of free trade. I’m willing to give them some beer in exchange for some of the virgins they seem to bountifully possess.
We all have our own ideas about how to obtain world peace; my idea simply involves cutting everyone in on a piece of the action.
Billy P.
Now I’m not real smart, but weren’t these the same guys who were lobbing mortar shells at our guys in some place called Korea? And weren’t they the same folks who supplied arms to any faction anywhere in the world to militarily counter any presence of U.S. influence? (Remember Vietnam?)
I pride myself in being a pretty decent student of History—heck, I can even name all the Presidents, except for the last one. Yeah, I’ve read all the hard- bound books in the library—the ones with all the dust—that are about political thought from Karl Marx to Barry Goldwater. In fact, I think I’ve finally gathered enough information in my head to start drawing some of my own conclusions.
Just examine the facts. During the 50 years-plus—or let’s say from Harry Truman to about the present-day, all we have done is joust with these folks with the possibility of world destruction as the payoff. We have been, directly and indirectly, involved in two wars with this culture. We have bullied each other over more subjects than historians have toes. And now—boom—it is all melting away like the wicked witch of the Far East!
And who or what deserves the credit? Truman or Eisenhower for sending the troops to where ever to confront aggression? Or how about Johnson, who said if we didn’t stop them in Vietnam we would be going at it hand-to-hand in the gay district of San Francisco? I don’t think so…Nope, not at all!
Their Chairman, from the Politburo, and our Chairman, from Wal*Mart, got together to work it all out. And you know the silly thing was all about—MONEY! All that squabbling for all those years, and it was just a little old-fashioned, “What can you do for me” and “What can I do for you” business sense that peed on all the fireworks. And should anyone be surprised? Has anyone really had a serious altercation with a person of Chinese descent? Overwhelmingly, this is a culture of amiability, civility, and great industry. No Chinaman has ever broken into your house or stole your car!
And a few people might notice that we have applied this “Money Can Buy Me Love” policy in other situations. Examine the history of the American Indian (Sorry, I can’t buy the “Native American” thing). Okay, no one in their right mind who would look at American History would make a judgment that the Indians were treated fairly by early American political census. But don’t blame me! My ancestors were crushing grapes with their feet in Italy when all this crap went down! But, how do we “rectify” the issues of our forefathers—even if they aren’t our forefathers—we give the Indians money; or, at least, the wherewithal to make money—gaming concessions! Like it or not, it seems to work. Now, the only way an American Indian will get mad at you is if you are caught counting cards at the Blackjack table.
And for all of you conservatives who have some crazy idea that Ronald Reagan won the Cold War, all I have to say is Phooey!! The Cold War melted in its place because communism doesn’t work! There is simply no profit in being a “Commie.” As soon as the “Russkis” and their counterparts in Germany and other allied nations realized this, Karl Marx and his buddies were tossed into the trash and now have a value only realized by the history channel and some pretty cool Tee Shirt concessions. Isn’t the world’s largest McDonalds in Moscow?
Maybe, we might want to think about these events when we choose our next enemies. Iran seems to be a leading candidate at present time. Do the people of Iran hate us, and do we hate them? Or, just maybe, their guys—the ones in power—don’t get along with our guys, and vice-versa.
We might be able to solve this thing with just a little bit of free trade. I’m willing to give them some beer in exchange for some of the virgins they seem to bountifully possess.
We all have our own ideas about how to obtain world peace; my idea simply involves cutting everyone in on a piece of the action.
Billy P.
2 comments:
...Well, Mr Billy P, history has come a long way since Goldwater (you should check it out.....)
Damn it, I've tried to find something here to pick on but I can't....Just have to remember that both Clinton and Bush Jr and 20 yrs of congressmen have tried to starve the Dakota Indians (ya, i have a hard time remembering "Native American" thing too) .....Every time they try to get in on a piece of the pie they send in Federal Storm troopers to arrest and burn what ever they are trying to grow (last time it was hemp, you'd have to smoke 2 or 3 acres of the shit to get a buzz, believe me, I've tried, but you can make paper or linen out of the stuff, last twice as long as cotton, 10 times the tensile strength) ......It appears you have to be a member of "The Party" to dance still.....Here or in China...
Swirled Peas to you and yours....
Judas
Can Chinese people swim? How did Yao Ming get so tall? Do the Chinese own Indian Casinos? Is Michael Phelps Chinese?
Inquiring minds want to know.
The IceMan In Atlanta
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