WARNING: Conservative thinking voters please proceed with CAUTION:
For those of you that are in support of the current Republican candidates, I suggest you STOP reading here and go on to some other enlightening reading. The following is my subjective opinion.
First it needs to be duly noted that some Republican party members do not believe in the scientific notion of “evolution”. Therefore this simple logical statement about the change of the party may be beyond their capabilities…
There is evidence that the Republican Party at one time in our nation’s history was progressive; Lincoln, Roosevelt and Eisenhower immediately come to mind. Each of these three great presidents made significant contributions to our country and their actions indicate that their primary focus was for the country and not political vindictiveness.
The quote “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far*” brings to mind the juxtaposition of the current gaggle of Republican presidential candidates and some Republican politicians who have recently engaged in obstructionism.
With the urban dictionary definition “big dig” (see below) in mind, it has occurred to me that the “evolution” that has occurred since Ted Roosevelt can be summed up as follows:
The Republican party has gone from:
“Speak softly and carry a big stick*”
TO:
“Speak loudly and act like a big dick**”.
I hope you have a delightful experience today and every day henceforth.
*This URL provides a narrative about Roosevelt’s use of the phrase.
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/speak-softly-and-carry-a-big-stick.html
**Big Dick : An adjective to describe a guy who is a jerk or does mean and stupid things.
big dick: Synonymous with big wig, big shot, etc, but more derogatory.
Usually the affluent and successful owner or senior manager of an establishment that neglects taking responsibility and shirks responding to complaints. Hence, a contemptible person who causes much grief to many people but is never around to be held to account.
by MrKapper Is Back November 20, 2012
URL: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=big+dick&defid=6838662
What is there to say about me? I am not sure if I am typical or not, average or not, smart or not, BUT I think I definitely have a sense of humor. I am an aging baby boomer wondering if I have something to say about the world as I see it.
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