The kids have drawn a line in the sand with regards to Saddam O’Hussein. March 17th, they’ll kick his ass. Thank God that most of the American Army are not Irish, as they’d be up to their eyes in Guinness at 0400. Not that a Drunk Irishman is ever too drunk to fight, but you know, airplanes, tanks, guns, drunken Irishmen…. sounds like a recipe for fratricide if I ever heard one.
(Insert Apology to All Irish People Here)
The Americans are being generous about it too. There are reports that they will drop leaflets on March 16th over Baghdad inviting the citizens to put their heads between their knees and kiss their collective ass goodbye. The downside of having a definitive date is losing the element of surprise. CNN, Fox and the rest of media pack will be there to watch the show, hoping for another Peter Arnett, John Holliman play by play of the bombing.
Celebrities, meanwhile, are beating the peace drum. Fine, they’re entitled to use their celebrity for causes they believe in and, as citizens, have the right to object. Some are even well-informed. Janeane Garofolo, for instance, seems well-read on the subject and understands the issue. Good for her. Good for Martin Sheen too, as he is a long-time peace activist and is also well-informed about the situation. I don’t mind listening to their dissent, as it is sound, reasoned and rational. I don’t agree, but I can appreciate their position.
What I can wait for, is bubblehead celebrities to come out against the deal. Bubbleheads like Brittney, Anna Nicole Smith, or Jacko The Wacko, who have not clue where Iraq is, let alone the who, what and why of the issue, but they sure know a bandwagon when they see it. Just remember after this is all done, that those who jump on the bandwagon will have albums, or shows, or movies that are asking for you to part with your hard-earned dollar to fund their careers.
If Raytheon Presents The Gulf War Brought To You By Lockheed-Martin (c) comes down on March 17th as advertised, then it becomes time to shut up and get onside and that includes celebrities.
Remember the essential concept of war: Get in, Win, Go Home. There’s nothing in there about wearing a Styrofoam hat with an “Erin Go Bragh” button on your battledress.
RoadDave 