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July 05, 2007
Give me librium, or give me meth!
Reading (via the NRO link Glenn Reynolds' supplied) the details of Al Gore's benefit featuring Yusuf Islam (notorious Islamist who advocated burning Salman Rushdie to death and even wanted to phone in his location to the Ayatollah Khomeni) made me perversely inclined to sympathize with Gore's son Al Gore, III: LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The 24-year-old son of former Vice President Al Gore was arrested for drug possession on Wednesday after he was stopped for speeding in his hybrid Toyota Prius, a sheriff's official said.If my dad did benefits with guys like Yusuf Islam, I'd probably take drugs too. And yeah, I'd also be glad to take the Prius. I'd probably feel entitled to it. As I say this, it's fair to recognize that I'm not a father, so my perverse sympathies may be uninformed. Roger L. Simon, however, is a father, and he expressed a similar sentiment better than I could: If the Gores were my parents, I'd want to medicate myself too. And make no mistake about it, young Gore was trying to medicate himself - not seeking enlightenment through drugs as many of us did in our time (not that we found much). You don't take Xanax and Valium for mind expansion.I think the answer is obvious. Gore thinks his son needs "treatment." Don't we all! posted by Eric on 07.05.07 at 10:05 PM
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Eric S., Seems like a mean-spirited posting. Neal J. King · July 6, 2007 03:27 AM Hi. My name is Eugene Gershin. I'd like to welcome you to Obadiah Shoher's blog, Samson Blinded: A Machiavellian Perspective on the Middle East Conflict. Obadiah is a pen name of a politician. He writes extremely controversial articles about Israel, the Middle East politics, and terrorism. Obadiah advocates political rationalism instead of moralizing. He is economic liberal and political conservative. Google refused advertising our site and Amazon deleted reviews of Obadiah's book. Nevertheless, Obadiah’s is the largest Jewish personal blog, read by more than 100,000 people monthly. 210,000 people from 81 countries downloaded Obadiah’s book. The blog was voted the best overall in People’s Choice: Jewish and Israeli blogs Awards, received Webby Honoree and other awards. Please help us spread Obadiah's message, and mention the blog in one of your posts, or link to us. We would greatly appreciate your comments at www.samsonblinded.org/blog
Best wishes, Eugene Gershin Jewrusalem.net – Israeli Uncensored News Eugene · July 6, 2007 04:41 AM The title of the post is an ancient 1960s humor slogan. Is complaining about Yusuf Islam and sympathizing with Al Gore III mean spirited? I don't know, but if it is, I don't think it's as mean spirited as Yusuf Islam, or the criminal penalties attached to possession of drugs. (I'm not defending DUI, mind you; only sympathizing with AGIII's need to medicate pain.) Eric Scheie · July 6, 2007 07:02 AM If my name was Al Gore 3, and I were looking to get back at the pompus old windbag, for a lifetime of neglect counterpointed with intense moments of "clean him up fast, the convention starts in half an hour", I think I would nuke a gay whale, or get a DUI in a Prius as a second choice. Is it mean spirited to bag on Al Gore's parenting skills? Papertiger · July 6, 2007 01:31 PM Billy Oblivion · July 6, 2007 04:18 PM What"s up with all this blog solicitation? Papertiger · July 6, 2007 08:55 PM Post a comment
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I am also an eric, and I also live in LA. I burst out laughing when I saw that headline "Give me librium or give me meth." That is a riot. I will steal it, but give you credit.
My question is "What the heck is that prius driving liberal doing in Orange County anyway? I don't go to NOW meetings and ask they cook me dinner."
Anyway, I would consider it an honor and a privilege if you would add my blog "The Tygrrrr Express" www.blacktygrrrr.wordpress.com if you feel the quality is high.
I learned of your website through the Rottweiler's website, since I like his humor.
Happy 4th!
eric
P.S. If I already asked you, my bad in advance.