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The Conservative Wahoo
The Blog: A compendium of thoughts on politics, world affairs, economics, pop culture and social issues, from the center right perspective of me--Bryan McGrath--a University of Virginia graduate who spent a career in the world's greatest Navy keeping my mouth shut about politics and social issues (ok, publicly keeping it shut). Those days are over! Pull up a chair and chime in where you will. Keep it clean, civil, concise and relevant.
The Fish: The fish is a "coat of arms" for the blog, symbolizing three formative influences in the life of the blog founder. The first is his experience at the University of Virginia--symbolized most importantly by the fish itself, or a caricature of a "Wahoo", the fish we have acquired as an informal nickname. Additionally there is the sword, the sword of a Cavalier. It is not wielded in a threatening manner, as this is a civil blog. But it is there, should it be needed. Thirdly, there is the influence of 21 years in the Navy--symbolized by the anchor on the Wahoo's fin (and again, the sword) . Finally, there is the bowler, tuxedo, and monocle, symbols of a refined, intellectual conservatism, or what I seek to encourage here.
The Policy: I take FULL responsibility for what I write. I will not be held responsible for the content of my comments section--as long as it is civil and passes my own inscrutable sniff tests, it will appear. If the comment offends you, that is on you.
The Fish: The fish is a "coat of arms" for the blog, symbolizing three formative influences in the life of the blog founder. The first is his experience at the University of Virginia--symbolized most importantly by the fish itself, or a caricature of a "Wahoo", the fish we have acquired as an informal nickname. Additionally there is the sword, the sword of a Cavalier. It is not wielded in a threatening manner, as this is a civil blog. But it is there, should it be needed. Thirdly, there is the influence of 21 years in the Navy--symbolized by the anchor on the Wahoo's fin (and again, the sword) . Finally, there is the bowler, tuxedo, and monocle, symbols of a refined, intellectual conservatism, or what I seek to encourage here.
The Policy: I take FULL responsibility for what I write. I will not be held responsible for the content of my comments section--as long as it is civil and passes my own inscrutable sniff tests, it will appear. If the comment offends you, that is on you.
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9 comments:
Avoided it. During his exile/relative obscurity of the past few years, I never thought of him - not even when I heard a song of his - and the earth continued to revolve around the sun.
A great entertainer for teeny-boppers. An innocent to the ways of the world. "Each man's death diminishes me" But to watch the overblown coverage of his death and funeral, a less informed person would think he was the second coming. Not!
I half-expected the gold casket to be shot into orbit at the end to complete the spectacle. Come to think of it, that would have been kind of cool to watch.
What was disappointing is that Fox News bought into the whole nonsense with their continuous coverage. I expected better of them.
I loved the "Thriller" video, but that was due more to John Landis the director than MJ. I liked "Beat It" but that was only because of Eddie Van Halen's wicked guitar solo. Other than that, as an artist, MJ didn't do it for me.
My take on him was he was someone nobody could say no to. He lost perspective and I think it drove him mad.
What's interesting is all the race hustlers and camera hogs and hangers on etc. who have gravitated to his death/funeral like ants at a picnic to pick over his last bit of fame.
Remember when Chevy Chase would announce the breaking story on SNL's Weekend Update that Spanish dictator Francisco Franco is "still dead"?
Anyone think they'll resurrect that bit?
Much was made of the fact that Jackson was the first black artist to be played on MTV.
I'm sure this was nothing more than blatant racism.
Who was the first white artist on MTV? Solo act, the Buggles don't count.
Pat Benetar?
It's a horrible shame the Obamas had a previously-scheduled engagement in Russia. I would love to have seen what Michelle would have worn to the service and then listened to the days of follow on coverage about it.
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