Thoughts on Activism
The world is not really a functional place these days. Long ago when things would go to hell it was common for people to protest or become poiltically active. When that happens now we call the perpetrators “hippies”, and, frankly, no one wants to be part of that great unwashed conclave.
But what do we do when we have thoughts and feelings that just make us want to burst? Well, we could be like Smoochy and howl, which certainly has its benefits, but can also tend to make you look like a hippy doing some “primal scream therapy” or suchlike. No, the modern solution is a blog or website.
Blogs are great solutions to real activism, because in one respect you are shouting your beliefs from the rooftops. When you’re on the internet anyone, and everyone, can see you. There is a certain sense of pride that one gets knowing people in India can read what was written in Indiana.
The other excellent part of blogs versus real activism is they are like putting up posters in your room. Chances are, no one else will ever see them. If you have the option of listening to some dink whine about saving his favorite molusc bar from foreclosure, or looking at Jessica Simpson naked, which one are you gonna choose? (Remember, your wife can’t really see inside your head.)
That’s right folks, blogging is the new safe activism. It used to be bitching around the watercooler, but people can see your face then and that’s just no good.
Tune in next time when I tell you about my electrical burns and insulation up my nose. Unless, of course, you want to forward me those naked pics of Jessica Simpson.
