Finally - an inoffensive email political solicitation
Luckily, my email filters aren't over-strong. Otherwise, the subject line alone would have triggered them:
Kinky Talking Action Figure now only $29.95!
And, did I worry? Not at all - the potential double entendre didn't even occur to me, since the most enjoyable "local" political story involves our home-grown rebel, Kinky Friedman. From his website, presently devoted mostly to his political aspirations:
And Kinky realizes the needs of Texans:
As we prepare to battle the millions of bucks the parties are going to throw at us, we need a hero, and here he is. The Kinky Friedman Talking Action Figure stands nearly 13 inches tall, and uses Kinky’s recorded voice to deliver wisdom and wisecracks from a repertoire of 25 of Kinky’s famous sayings.
It's virtually guaranteed to be worth its purchase price, particularly with the wisdom and wisecracks. It's really quite fun to watch the Kinkster's campaign progress, and there was an organizing meeting scheduled here in Houston a couple weeks ago, down in the Heights, a cool "transitional" neighborhood west of downtown. I say "was" because it had to be rescheduled, presumably due to low turnout. Which is a shame - I'd have gone if I'd had the time to spare. Kinky's got a refreshing approach. Workable? Who knows, but when was the last time you saw a campaign slogan for governor of a major state that looks like this:
I'm planning to remain on his (opt-in) email distribution list, and will give him a serious look in the race for governor. The field for governor here in TX is filled with idiots, with Kinky the notable exception. At least there's no Taft on the ballot. And like the man says, how hard could it be?
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Well, he's polling at 21%...
Well, he's polling at 21%... so what if he wins a split field?
That would be so awesome. Him and his giant hat and his giant cigar and his cats in the governer's manse of the Lone Star State would give me hope for all mankind.
Not just Texas. You all just think you're special.
As an added bonus, he could
As an added bonus, he could make "Kinky Friedman & the Texas Jewboys" the state band. If we even have such a thing.
I agree with you - it would be awesome, and not just because then, I might be able to get my Dad to come visit us in Texas, what with Dad being such a fan of Kinky's.
A buddy of mine has a book he got signed by Kinky 20 years or so ago. The enscription is:
"To Cecil - See you in Hell!"
Not that Cecil's going to hell, or that hell even necessarily exists, but what's not to like about the Kinkster? He's such a cool cat that even his mildly socialist tendencies don't bother me all that much. I mean, it's Texas, where the most powerful job is actually Speaker of the House or Lieutenant Governor.
The Tafts are Ohio's special
The Tafts are Ohio's special curse from a hostile universe. If they were human, I'd be embarrassed. It'd be a great thing if Ohio had something like him. Maybe Drew Carey would run for gov - he's a former Marine, so he's got that going for him. Name recognition, lots of support in the northern part of the state - and something that no Taft has ever had, a sense of humor.
Anyone with a slogan, "Why the hell not?" has got my support. I think we should give Kinky a Ministry Seal of Approval.
"“To John - See you in Hell!”
"“To John - See you in Hell!”
Is also how Chuck E. Weiss signed a poster to me. He's not exactly a dear friend or anything, but a beloved acquaintance.
Kinky DEFINITELY gets the Ministry Seal of Approval, and an honorary seat on the Council for the Eradication of Fuckwyttery, Texas massive.