"As they passed the rows of houses they saw through the open doors that men were sweeping and dusting and washing dishes, while the women sat around in groups, gossiping and laughing.
"What has happened?" the Scarecrow asked a sad-looking man with a bushy beard, who wore an apron and was wheeling a baby-carriage along the sidewalk.
"Why, we've had a revolution, your Majesty -- as you ought to know very well," replied the man; "and since you went away the women have been running things to suit themselves. I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City."
"Hm!" said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. "If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?"
"I really do not know," replied the man, with a deep sigh. "Perhaps the women are made of cast-iron.""
- L. Frank Baum, "The Land of Oz"
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
I liked this a lot. Made me wonder which of the two was most uncomfortable with the other, or if their common lusts are perhaps many times stronger than what divides them.
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Comments on "Strange Bedfellows. Or Maybe Not":
4. Brian in Fresno
- 07/17/2007 4:27 pm CDT
I have to go with Alan on this one. The only reason one runs for political office is power and the primary goal of any elected official is to get re-elected.
They both want the same thing. And in Pat Roberstons's case it has nothing to do with theocracy or God.
6. Brian in Fresno
- 07/18/2007 9:09 am CDT
Perhaps I am painting with too wide a brush. However, my primary point remains. They both want power and to maintain that power as long as possible. I would actually say that Pat Robertson may be the more honest of the two as Rudy, as is the case with most politicians, doesn't understand what integrity is. He is both for and against abortion. I'm sure I wouldn't have to look much farther to find that is true of other issues too. I MUST in all good conscience say,"Sir, your position is illogical, you can't have it both ways."
8. nhe
- 07/18/2007 9:50 am CDT
I think most of us would like to see Rudy be a little clearer on his abortion position. Its not a litmus test issue for me though. I still like the guy.
Pat Robertson however, is not a guy I'd attribute an ounce of credibility to. I guess that's why I resist any notion that says "they are the same." To me, one of them is likeable and electable, and the other is not.
If Purgatorio's blog was active - it would have 300+ "you supply the caption" posts on this one.....wow!
That photo actually makes me squirm with discomfort....poor Rudy.....there aren't too many "common lusts" here, unless Rudy secretly wants to usher in a theocracy.