I thought this was very funny
I rarely agree with David Brooks, but he got his mojo working with this column (I don't care who you are voting for, it's a solid piece and sometimes humor is the best medicine). Oh by the way, if you haven't noticed it yet, you have to register to read many of the pieces I link to. I know you have to register with the NYTIMES and The Washington Post. Well worth it though.
Debate, Declaim, Debacle
Debate, Declaim, Debacle
posted by Unknown at 10/15/2004 11:57:00 PM
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Humor is the best medicine particularly when you are as sick of politics as I am. However, it is my responsibility to vote and participate in the democratic process, and Bush's neo-con reworking of the world is truly a scary proposition. That is why I feel so passionate about America's future. I don't see the election as some form reality t.v that I should just kick back on the fucking couch and enjoy. This is serious shit! I think the proper term for such a person, in all fairness, would be IDIOT!
The word itself is from a Greek root word "idiotes." Idiot originally meant a person that was not interested in participating in politics.
In ancient Athens, an idiot was a person who declined to take part in public life, such as democratic city government. Since such activities were honorable and could directly affect all citizens, idiot was a term of derision.
So there's the lesson in philology for today. Next time someone suggests that you sit back and enjoy the show...well, stand up tall and in a loud, clear voice say "You sir, are an IDIOT!"
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