by Kerry Marsala
July 6, 2004
Oh, fudge! Cheney stands accused of utilizing one of the many terms the FCC has listed as 'fineable' words. according to the 'sources', Senator Patrick Leahy approached Cheney after they had come to the chamber for the annual photo; they exchanged heated dialogue over the Democrats attacks on Vice President Cheney's ethics. The frank exchange supposedly ended with Cheney saying, "Go (expletive) yourself."
What does the possible use of the aforementioned expletive, espoused by Vice President Cheney, really say about the character of the supposed perpetrator? Let us take a journey back in time
The radio airwaves for several years have carried the language filled, and innuendo player Howard Stern. Until recently, Mr. Stern let the free flow of language travel at the speed of lit up, flapping lips. Even though the FCC and some offended activists are trying to pull Stern off the airwaves, for his loose tongue and vile actions, his minions of followers find his sarcastic, tongue biting, ear stinging circus of antics hilarious. His audience proclaims Stern to be a comedic genius, and has touted Stern amusingly entertaining. So, it's okay to use the 'mother of all words', if you're funny.
arizona has a Senator named John McCain. McCain is recognized by his constituents to be a 'Maverick'. He's a John Wayne of sorts, stylistic chap wearing, and bronco ride'in, don't mess with me, former Prisoner of War. Senator McCain is well known for his list of expletive uses around Washington DC. Many of those who've worked for McCain assert that you know where you stand with the man, he makes his ideals clear and unequivocal by a quick temper, seasoned well with strong language. So, for Senator McCain, the use of curse words and strong language makes him a Maverick. Mavericks are to be respected; they're referred to as, a man's man.
Lastly, let us take the time travel portal back to John Kerry's interview with Rolling Stone magazine. On December 2, 2003, Senator John Kerry, the man desiring the presidency of the United States, let the 'mother of all words' fly in a moment of trying to be with it.
The interviewer, Will Dana asks Kerry; "Did you feel you were blindsided by Dean's success?" The hip and cool, candle faced Kerry replied- "Well, not blindsided. I mean, when I voted for the war, I voted for what I thought was best for the country. Did I expect Howard Dean to go off to the left and say, "I'm against everything"? Sure. Did I expect George Bush to f*** it up as badly as he did? I don't think anybody did."
Well, well, well, when you're running for President and your trying to get out 'and rock the vote', using expletives is the only way you can reach those who are between the ages of 18 to 35, so it's an acceptable form of expressing yourself in Kerry's case. He was just trying to relate to his base, wasn't he?
So, if it's okay for Stern in comedic relief, Senator McCain in taking a stance and for Kerry in trying to connect with Generation X, what's the big deal over Cheney using it out of frustrated anger?
Daily, much to our chagrin, we have politicians, construction workers, moms and dads, CEO's, sailors and teenagers spewing bad language in our country. We pay for music, watch videos, and go to movies where our ears and eyes are bombarded with a multiplicity of curse words. Do we shriek in disdain over this? No, we keep using it and paying for it.
We even have a former prevaricator, no I mean president, who the liberal left defends as, 'what's between two consenting adults isn't our business', committing the very act of the mother of all words itself. But the fretful elitists on the left, stoically defend all these other instances, but run crying, 'Mommy, mommy the VP said a bad word. How is it suddenly the left have found moral and stalwart righteousness?
Trying as the pile of manure has been, from the Democrats in their unfounded ethics questions over Haliburton, etc Cheney's character took a brief millisecond dip and fell into the Democrats same playing field, but Cheney's character speaks clearly for itself. He has proven himself over, and over again to be a man of quality and high standards.
If Vice President Dick Cheney said the bad word, I hope that he apologizes to all of those who may have been within ear shot, along with Senator Patrick Leahy. Even when one is dealing with a known partisan obstructionist to the appointment of several justice nominations, as well as a finger pointer against the false accusations made against Cheney's ethics, one still should never lower themselves to the level of swine wallowers.
and Senator Patrick Leahy, get off your high horse. Stating, "I think he was just having a bad day" and "I was kind of shocked to hear that kind of language on the floor," (La Times) please, you're making my sides split with laughter.
It would seem that anyone who had to put up with all the lying divisive political twirlers, that spin their own brand of subterfuge everyday, would loose their 'euphemistic' cool, as well. This doesn't excuse Cheney, just paints the picture of hypocrisy hopefully a little clearer to those of you who want to box only the Republicans within your version of tolerant encampments.
as far as language on the floor, honey we've all witnessed the black-as-sin-ceiling of the floor--overcrowded with nouns, adverbs, verbs, adjectives and exclamation points of false innuendo's, accusations, indignation and improper language. Leahy, last I checked your vocabulary doesn't do much to help keep the blush from the cheeks of a virgin bride either.
apologize Vice President Cheney, rise above the character assassins, their contemptible behaviors are so far beneath you.
Let us all support a true american patriot spirit!
(Kerry L. Marsala writes for www.americonservative.com, www.azconservative.org Opinion Editorials; assistant Editor of the GOPUSa/arizona; Independent Newspapers and is a regular contributor to Sarah's Seed Woman's Journal; Focus Magazine and The Truth Magazine. During the 80s Ms. Marsala worked as a freelance photojournalist for The Rock Revue and Newsreel Magazine. Writing about cultural, social and political ideologies by using a bit of satire every now and again helps keep her grey cells stirring. Her philosophy remains that no matter the event, you can always find a bit of humor or the human element of hope somewhere amongst the cracks.)
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