Rap isn't pure music. It is poesy set to music sort of like chants in primitive societies. And we become more primitive daily.

I was born with white skin, am over 70, am gay, and in the basket of deplorables (whatever that means !!). I am just me and don't care at all about political correctness. But I do respect all people who respect me.

I want a t shirt. "Deplorable me"

Hillary would probably call you and me "deplorable" (assuming you would not support her).

I want to get a t shirt with "deplorable me" on it

You are emulating Sammy Davis, being black and a Jew - except you have two eyes. That's true, when it comes to reality VS fantasy. However, you might substitute "lies" for "fantasy."

Herb

It looks like we're on almost identical paths:

Lately, my life seems to be getting more complicated. I'm so confused! Here is my situation:

I was born black, which makes me a racist (or a victim). Actually, I'm neither.

I am a fiscal and moral conservative, which makes me a fascist. Actually, a fascist wants to dip his hands in others' pockets, which doesn't describe me.

I am heterosexual, which makes me a homophobe. Actually, I'm a realist, and I don't want my fantasies to trump reality.

I am non-union, which makes me a traitor to the working class. In reality, being part of a union is more likely to make one a traitor to the working class.

I am a Jew, which makes me an infidel (doesn't bother me).

I am older than 68 which makes me a useless old man (in the eyes of some - not mine, since I clearly have a LOT to offer).

I think and I reason: therefore I doubt much that the mainstream media tells me which makes me reactionary. Better reactionary than stupid.

I am proud of my heritage and our inclusive American culture, which makes me a xenophobe. But America/industrial culture IS superior to all others.

I value my safety and that of my family; therefore I am a right wing extremist. If you think that's wrong, try breaking into my house.

I believe in hard work, fair play, and fair compensation according to each individual's merits, which makes me anti-social. Being social doesn't mean that I'm a patsy.

I and my friends acquired a good education and paid off our debts which makes us some kind of an odd underachievers. Actually, it makes us the bedrock of America.

I served in the armed forces and believe in the defense and protection of the homeland by all citizens, which makes me a militarist. I sometimes wish I were a general who would develop rational rules of engagement.

Can anyone help me come to terms with this, because I'm not sure who I am anymore. Besides -- I'm not sure what bathroom I should use. Just kidding. I have no problem distinguishing between reality and fantasy.

I'm gratified.

THANK YOU!!!!! It is so upsetting to have what is an honorable life to be referred to all by these deplorable names. G_D forgive us if a Democrat is elected president of our great country.

We are not finished with you either!

Civil War? Fuggedaboudit.
There's not too much hope since lefties have been working at this for about 100 year while we sat around being smug.

I'm just as disgusted as many of you. I see this country going, going gone. I just wish there was a local militia I could join, so I could start planning for a Civil War.
I just the Congress would stop the Prez from bringing all these middle eastern immigrants in. It just makes me so angry. He just want to Islamize America.
Also, all those who don't know what gender they are report to the nearest Genetic Correction Center to re-establish the correct sexual orientation.
I'm just recovering from left hip replacement surgery and I'm going to have to wait till my next Doctors appt to find out if I can drive and get a job. I'm tired of living on just social security.
I regret not going to Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, my father was a graduate from there during WW2.
There, I feel a little better.
Where is John Galt?

Obviously a driver's car.
This one's primarily for the BW. If it were just for me, that would be more my type of car. However, I'm too old for a 350 hp car. Reflexes shot so reaction time at 80+ mph would surely get me killed and I'm not finished with myself yet.

I put a deposit on a Focus RS:
http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/bl...
350 hp, 350 ft-lbs, 6 speed, AWD w/torque vectoring, gray (to avoid attention from blue tax collectors).

Michael A.:
A mattress? Or a friendly ghost?

It's a beast. Very powerful, very smooth, very stable. Handles like a boat, but the BW loves it. We are just starting to master the electronics. Ford actually gives classes on how to use all the gadgetry. If you like comfort and power, it is a good car for you. Great stability and safety.

Yes...but then it wouldn't be sarcastic humor.

I think you got it right above: Upside-Down World.

Ok heathen Herb! How is the Taurus?

Except for age and religion. I am right there with you. You left out that we (Objectivists) would also be thrown into that "basket of deplorables". This changing of language has come into use to get thoses that can't think for themselves to support the PC. We should throw it back at them by proudly declaring we are Americans. We love our Country. We are militarists if that means we have served our Country. We are under achievers, if that means we pay our debts. We are anti social, if that means (as Ayn would put it, " I shall not work for the sake of another, nor allow another to work for mine". We are Rightwinged extremist, if that means we care about our family's safety and security. We are Xenophon's if that means we are proud to be American. We are reactionary if that means we research, and think rather than go along with the lemmings. We are Infidels, and proud of it. We are independent working class, willing to rise on our own merits. We are fascist if that means moral and fiscally conservative. We are what ever race we were born if that makes us racist.
We are OBJECTIVISTS, and we are proud of it!

It is supposed to be sarcastic humor.
I am amazed, however how many took it seriously. A sign of the times. We live in such an upside down world that serious stuff is laughable and humor is serious.

Nice piece, but I don't totally get the fascist part. People say such things, but nothing can be more fascist than BLM or PC speak. They are the definition of fascism!

Also you are a jew. That makes you both an infidel and a heathen! Let's not underplay!

I was looking for a catch phrase to label the current era, but all I keep coming up with is an old algebra phrase, "The lowest common denominator." I'm not sure what my sub-conscious is trying to tell me, but somehow it seems right.