Friday, July 01, 2005
oil the wheel before it squeaks
What do you think of when you think of California? Personally, I think sunshine, Golden State, Eureka, the state bird - the quail, beaches, Hollywood, Disneyland, etc.. So, what must we now think of in this politically correct atmosphere? That's right - tree huggers and endangered species.
It's like living in PCU (Politically Correct University which was a funny but B grade movie).
Instead of all the things that make California great or things that have to do directly with California's history, we have decided to focus strictly on the groups of people who would complain the loudest if they got their little feelings hurt.
Therefore, our quarter has John Muir, Half Dome (which is cool) and a near-extinct bird (the Condor). I imagine if we had a gold miner with "Eureka" above in a scroll, they'd freak out.
If we had a quarter with the Golden Gate, there would be riots in LA.
If we had a Hollywood sign with a beach, the Marin lawyers assoc would sue.
If we do anything - somebody complains. So, we go with the oiling the wheel which is most likely to squeak the loudest. What a sad state we live in.
It's like living in PCU (Politically Correct University which was a funny but B grade movie).
Instead of all the things that make California great or things that have to do directly with California's history, we have decided to focus strictly on the groups of people who would complain the loudest if they got their little feelings hurt.
Therefore, our quarter has John Muir, Half Dome (which is cool) and a near-extinct bird (the Condor). I imagine if we had a gold miner with "Eureka" above in a scroll, they'd freak out.
If we had a quarter with the Golden Gate, there would be riots in LA.
If we had a Hollywood sign with a beach, the Marin lawyers assoc would sue.
If we do anything - somebody complains. So, we go with the oiling the wheel which is most likely to squeak the loudest. What a sad state we live in.
