Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh
My surprising admiration for the guts and resulting glory of a DNC troll...
Monday, August 26th, 2024
Let me begin with a very rare disclaimer. I don’t do disclaimers, in general, but this time around I think it’s necessary.
I have no experience with the Republican Political Party. But, after my heartbreaking experience at the DNC in Philly, the summer of 2016, I imagine the problems so terribly present on one side of the political divide are equally present on the other. In fact, most of my friends who are registered as Republicans refer to the political class as “RINOS” which means, “Republicans In Name Only.”
This substack post is not meant to promote one political party over the other. Rather, as you’ll see in my “all caps section below,” it reminds me (and hopefully all AMERICANS) that we’re being snookered on both sides of the aisle.
I have zero obligation to share this, but I will, because I plan to write an entire substack on the topic very soon. Many moons ago, I decided I would vote for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which made the entire nastiness of the 2024 election cycle slip off my back like water off a duck! When you’ve made up your mind, the cyclone of texts, emails, and snail mailed paraphernalia simply doesn’t matter anymore. Easy, peasy to ignore it and move on with much more important things in your life…
And, I still will vote for Kennedy, for the incredibly intelligent and strategic reasons that RFK Jr. lays out in the middle of his “campaign suspension” speech, made a few days ago in Arizona.
WATCH THE ENTIRE ADDRESS HERE.
I’m actually concerned that a lot of people will not listen to the whole thing and the majority of media coverage focuses on about 1/1000th of his speech, ignoring what I see as being the most important piece. So, look for my “Why I’m Strategically & Intelligently Still Voting for Kennedy” substack soon, as I explain the brilliance behind Kennedy’s strategy in all “non-swing” states!
However — I digress.
My point is to say, I’m sharing this HILARIOUS STORY as an American that has no affiliation or respect for either political party, and so, it comes from a distinctly Independent 3rd Party perspective.
Every once in awhile, something comes along that earns our attention for reasons including pure nerve, creativity, a breath of fresh humorous air, or a sense of shock as we are reminded that politics in America is once again a life and death affair (such as the assassination attempt on Trump).
One such thing caught my attention this early morning, and it has become this substack post! Regardless of which political party monster has come close to capturing your soul or subconsciously commands your blind loyalty, I invite you to enjoy and appreciate the genius behind this particular brand of Tom Foolery.
And so, here we go…!
Here is the link to the written article by Matt Walsh detailing his adventures. You’ll be able to read the first few paragraphs, but after that, you need to be a Daily Wire Member to read further. Somehow, someone got the whole written article up on their Facebook Post this morning, which is how I know it gets more and more funny as it goes along…
What are my thoughts?
Well — I'm going to go way, way, way, way out on a limb here and say, "The creativity, balls, and literary wit expressed in this article, and the political shenanigans leading up to it, are truly admirable, along the lines of chutzpah!"
People can choose to get bent out of shape and offended, but that's an immature and biased reaction. If you've been at war, ideologically, verbally, and on social media, with fellow Americans over their preference for who's in the Oval Office, then you have no valid reason to complain about a painless, polite, and cheeky return shot across the bow...
Objectively, the entire strategy is brilliant, reminding me of the sharp tone of Samuel Clemens (you probably know him as Mark Twain), who used witty satire to excoriate and speak out against the politicians and cultural mores of his time.
Enjoy the article, and remember…
POLITICS ARE A CORRUPTIVE, DISTRACTING, MANIPULATIVE GAME PLAYED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF DISTRACTING THE PEOPLE - IT IS A FOG OF CLASS WAR MEANT TO KEEP THE GOVERNMENT SYSTEM IN SERVICE TO THE ELITES WHO PAY LITTLE TO NO ATTENTION TO THE ACTS PERFORMED IN THE POLITICAL "CIRCUS," SUCH AS THE DNC.
FYI — Definition of chutzpah:
The Yiddish word chutzpah (חוצפה) can mean "impudence, insolence, nerve", or "unbelievable gall". It can also be used to describe bravery that borders on rudeness, fearlessness, or saying what you think without worrying about hurting someone's feelings.
Chutzpah can be a negative quality that's characterized by a disregard for manners, social conventions, and the feelings and opinions of others. However, it can also be used to describe an admirable display of nerve, courage, or independence of spirit in the face of outmoded, inefficient, or unimaginative ways of doing things.
In Jewish culture, chutzpah is often associated with a tradition of questioning, debating, and challenging assumptions. It can be seen as a trait that has led to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the courage to confront injustice.