On America and slippage!

In Stephen King’s wonderful novel ‘Black House’(the 2nd of a two book Talisman series), he discusses the concept of slippage. A quaint term used to describe the tendency for people who desperately want to hold onto at least an 'illusion of normality' even when that is no longer possible. Slippage is like standing in the house known as ‘Rose Red’. A dwelling that appears to be OK at first glance but which is, in point of fact, quite insane. Some of us can perceive slippage rather well. Others of us are totally blind to it. Blind that is, until the pressure of forces beyond our control crash down around our heads and thrust us into a new and sometimes disturbing reality.

Here in the United States slippage is going on in full force for those of us with clear and penetrating sight. You can see it in the eyes of the people on the streets around you. No one wants to look too closely at anything anymore. Rather they sidle up to it, preferring a quick glance from the corners of their eyes. After all, a mere glance affords one a good feeling of normality without having to risk the queasiness that might come with true vision . (Something that can be said to be especially valid for some politicians who stumble about the great halls of Congress). Those who regard these individuals, in just a cursory manner, can not ever see what they are really up to.

Yes, even with slippage seems to be now in full force, many of us walking the daily walk, never having to deal with the foul visual stench that has become much of our government....

Christine O'Donnell gets my vote!

OK, so she was a witch! So Christine O’Donnell was behind on her rent! So she has little experience in Washington! So what? Here’s the deal everyone. The things that look like black marks are also the very things that the voters of Delaware and elsewhere should be looking for in a fresh face for the New Washington.

I think that most of the public, whether they are Democrats, Republicans, Tea Baggers (or idiots like myself) must have suspected for some time now things are not all that great in the good old USA. If you watch any news at all, you become very quickly aware that Washington smells more like the Delaware River than it does a Lilly white shirt. It’s fishy and like house guests that have stayed too long, needs to be shown the door. That means anyone who has been in office should be dumped ASAP. Sitting Democrat or Republican, you’re out. Newbie’s, you’re in! This is the message that needs to be sent to President Obama and the rest of his socialist elite. Only by cleaning out what has become a biblical den of corruption can some of the ills of this nation be healed.  The coming election in November is not really about parties or who will or will not be elected. It is about the survival of our country and as capitalistic and free nation under God.

So, Christine, even though I am not a resident of the fine State of Delaware, my imaginary vote goes out to you. I perceive you as a real human being, full of all the flaws and faults the rest of us share. I realize also, that though you may fumble about as a fledgling Senator, you will be standing in that Hall working for the people of your state and not some special interest. I know you will do your best to shrink government and further the cause of this Republic as opposed Coons, a self-declared Marxist, who would like to see it dissolved.

My name is Dan Owen and I approved this message. You can bet your ass I do! I'm a center line Independent voter, and along with many of my fellow American's, Democratic ass is just what I'll be kicking on November the 2nd.