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Fed up with the stupidity that surrounds our daily lives?
Join Chas Kissin (P99J) as he struggles to make sense of the nonsensical –
and all from the front of his TXII… POLITICALLY
INCORRECT
Party Political Conferences
With all the party political conferences over, it’s back to the Palladium
for more of the same! Just what comes out of these bashes is anybody’s
guess, for they are only talking to the converted. The same rhetoric is
spouted year on year; tax cuts (or not), more policing, better healthcare,
better pensions, better education and better transport - not forgetting all
the backstabbing and double-dealing. In my opinion, it would be better to do
some of these things rather than talk about them. There’s an old saying that
the way to find out whether to trust a politician is to watch his or her
lips; if they move then they are lying!
Interestingly enough, shadow home secretary Oliver Letwin came up
with his variation of our own Dial-a-Cab Marshals - that is to appoint city
sheriffs as well as neighbourhood watch and the police. Mind you, I can’t
see him working at the Finz at night! It is neither sheriffs nor marshals
that are needed, but judges with a bit of backbone to pass the appropriate
sentences. It would also seem as if the leader of the Conservative party,
Ian Duncan Smith, has found his voice and gone from being "the quiet man" to
the man with the voice of a Dalek!
What’s On the Telly?
Is it any wonder that people are turning away from terrestrial TV with all
the dross that is put out regularly. With all the reality shows and fly on
the wall documentaries, just where is the entertainment? Look at all those
makeover shows, from hair to gardens and homes, big brother and various spin
offs. Watching people sleep - whether in a box or in a room - does not
stimulate the brain. And what of all the repeats? Even on satellite and
cable, there several channels just dedicated to them.
Some quiz shows are banal to say the least, with D-list celebs
appearing on them to try to halt a flagging career. Some can’t even follow
the script and funny they are not. The soaps fare no better,
supposedly reflecting real life, but usually revolving around the local pub
where everybody knows not only each other, but their business as well. I’m
not sure about |
you, but I don’t know the people more than two doors
away on either side! With that in mind, the Beeb are to fetch back Dr Who,
with possibly a woman in the lead role. John Yogi Bear must be turning in
his grave, seeing from above the hell that has been created. No wonder the
younger generation seem to be a mindless bunch of morons…
American Entertainers – I Mean Politicians!
It seems that our American cousins love to vote celebrities and film stars
into public office. Jerry Springer was once the Mayor of Cincinnati, Sonny
Bono, once of Sonny and Cher fame, was likewise a Mayor. Even Clint Eastwood
was once the Mayor of Carmel, California. Ex professional WWE wrestler,
Jesse "The Body" Ventura became, and still is, Governor of Minnesota. And
lets not forget (although he does), former film star Ronnie Reagan, went
from Governor of California to become President of the USA.
Martin Sheen has played JFK in at least one mini-series, while even
now he can be seen playing President Bartlett in The West Wing. In fact,
many people believe he would make a great president, while others believe
that he already is. Now we have Arnie ("I’ll be back") Schwarzenegger as
Governor of California. It would seem that American actors think they are
politicians, while our politicians play at being actors.
In parliament, as of now, all we have is Glenda Jackson of
Elizabeth R fame, trying to recreate her celluloid masterpiece in real life,
whereas in the USA, Arnie is all muscles and a strange sounding accent.
Maybe for the next mayoral elections we’ll see Vinnie Jones, Ray Winston, or
even Bob Hoskins somewhere in the running - all having portrayed hard men
either on the small screen or the larger one. Look out Ken, you have been
warned…!
Chas Kissin (P99J) |
