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My "I" is constantly changing (perhaps this is merely AD/HD): overdetermined nexus of cultural forces emanating from several continents: skeptical of all Truths and seeker of the truth: iconoclast by enculturation, brain chemistry, and, perhaps, choice: perpetually perplexed, particularly about why we exist/ as the manifestation of overdetermined forces whose existence (and nature) is not as solid (or simplistic) as we would like.

Monday, August 08, 2005

Martin Sheen for Governor?

Why doesn't Martin Sheen run for governor against fellow thespian, Arnold Schwarzenegger? It would be the most media-licious political campaign in national history. Besides, one wonders why it is that the GOP is the only party that recognizes the value of running these charismatic Hollywood figures for political office. In the 2000 election, Al Gore was the inverse charisma candidate, exuding negative charisma. If he had even a fraction of Martin Sheen's (or Alec Baldwin's or Tim Robbin's) charisma, he would have won the election. While John Kerry had a tad more charisma than Al Gore, it was, sadly, only a tad more, as the late night jokes quite rightly brought to the fore. Speaking of charisma and Massachusetts politicians, where is Joe Kennedy when we need him??? Joe Kennedy has a ton of charisma with no credit to the Hollywood machine, as well as an abundance of intelligence, compassion, and political experience. He also has the advantage of having worked for years to provide energy assistance to the needy (at a time when Bush's oil buddies are pillaging and plundering without restraint --- including getting their "energy" bill through Congress and now (today) signed into law by their president).