The Desiderata

Here is The Desiderata if you have never read it.

Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy

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Five years without WFB, Jr.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of one of my personal heroes (and the founder of modern conservatism), William F. Buckley, Jr. Feel free to join me in a moment of silence.

Bill Buckley, where have you gone? Guide our hand…

I’ve posted this before, but, here’s some red meat for you. Buckley verbally pimpslaps Gore Vidal.  “…and you’ll STAY plastered…”

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Don’t Look Back in Anger (Belushi, Saturday Night Live)

I’ll outlive you all. Why? Because I’m a dancer.

Yes, I am quite aware of the irony, but I don’t care. One of the best SNL skits ever.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/hl-50004053/saturday_night_live_dont_look_back_in_anger_season_3/

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‘Til things are brighter…

…I’m the Man in Black.

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The Conservatrarian Election Process

The Conservatrarian Election Cycle Process

-Last election is over. Pissed off. When will they ever understand? What the hell is wrong with them? Refuse to speak to liberal friends. Sulk. Read lots of P.J. O’Rourke.
-Can’t win ‘em all. Rebuild bridges with liberal friends, regain sense of humor, read more P.J.
-Forget about politics altogether because there’s a new videogame out.
-Wet your finger, stick it in the air, see if the wind is blowing the way of a third party. Nope. Nope. Still nope.
-Gradually begin to engage in politics more. Intensive readings of US Constitution, Federalist papers, writings of Jefferson.
-Watch the field take shape; get pissed off our candidates are all so weak.
-Briefly consider voting Ron Paul until you realize you haven’t gone totally insane YET.
-Watch recaps of the primary debates, start drinking more coffee and pacing.
-Conservative dark horse emerges; temporary excitement ensues.
-“Whoops!”
-Primary comes along. Protest vote for Candidate X because the rest of them are a bunch of stinking moderates.
-Moderate wins primary, has moved extremely far to the right during the process.
-You begin defending the moderate to the liberals, explaining realpolitik to them, and that s/he isn’t as conservative as MSNBC is saying.
-Give up and simply explain that MSNBC is run by the insane.
-Now defend moderate to conservatives who think s/he isn’t conservative enough.
-Line up like a good solider. Pump the candidate, because s/he’s the best we’re going to get.
-Vote.
-S/he loses because s/he was a moderate.

Lather, rinse, repeat.

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Words, words, words.

Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2, Soliloquy (Brannagh, 1996)

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Argument Clinic

Ah. Just woke up. I think perhaps I may go to the Argument Clinic with Corey Hollister…

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Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll

Psst…Joe G. here…Kip’s not paying attention, so I’m sneaking this one in…every bit of clothing ought to make you pretty; you can cut the clothing, grey is such a pity; I should wear the clothing of Mr. Walter Mitty — see my tailor, he’s called Simon, I know it’s going to *fit*.

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I need a tennis ball

Okay, so my mom had her consultation regarding the tumor on her kidney today. They’re doing the biopsy in ten days or so. This is, what, at least the 8th or 9th cancer scare now? I’m throwing up “Tennis Ball” by Jon Lajoie. It was removed from YouTube for being too offensive (and because it pissed WalMart off), it’s up on FunnyOrDie. If it offends you, screw you, because both me and my mom need tennis balls right now, okay?

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Aw kid, you’re a STAR!

…and..ALL…THAT…JAZZ!

–Joe Gideon

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