Hey, Bill O'Reilly - Leave Eminem Alone

Eminem has potty mouth disease, that's true, but he is a sign of the times. Frankly, Eminem deserves more admiration than scorn. He grew up during the time when you Boomers were cheering the disintegration of the American family and dismantling most of the other stabilizing social institutions.

A drug addict for a mother, a ? for a father, and yet he took life's lemons and made lemonade. He sings about stuff you may not like, but that doesn't change the fact that it's reality.

And the liberals hate Eminem, btw. I think the reason Sarah Palin is in his latest video is because she is a hottie, not because of politics. Although I could be wrong because Eminem talks so darn fast I can't keep up.

I think he probably has some anger issues regarding women, maybe stemming from mom? Writing music is actually quite a healthy way to deal with those issues - instead of becoming a rapist or worse.

If Eminem had had more milk and cookies when he was a kid, me thinks he would be singing a different tune. But he didn't so he ain't.

RH

Sarah vs. Hillary - You're Not Going To Like This!

I have been thinking about Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton - about how they measure up as role models for my daughter - who is about to start applying for college and is thus embarking on her adult life.

Here's what I see:

1. Two intelligent women. - I have criticized Mrs. Clinton - but I never said she wasn't a smarty pants. After listening to Mrs. Palin, I would have to say she is a smarty pants too.
2. Two different sets of political convictions. Showing that intelligent people can disagree.
3. One woman who has sacrificed - at least somewhat - her own political career for the good of her family - whether she meant to or not.
4. One woman who has sacrificed - at least somewhat - her family for the good of her political career - whether she meant to or not.
5. A rather good illustration for a girl of the difficulties involved, hard choices to be made and potential outcomes - if you're lucky - of deciding whether you would like to emphasize home and family or career or a mix thereof in your life. (And I say lucky because there are no guarantees - right?)
6. Two women who care about people and the future of this country. - Argue all you want - but I can sure think of better things to do than run for political office if it were just selfish concerns that motivated those gals.
7. Two good role models - whatever my daughter decides to do with her life - there are lessons to be learned from both Mrs. Palin and Mrs. Clinton.
   

RH

PS: Hillary Clinton is meant in #3 and Sarah Palin in #4 - in case you were wondering.