This is the second diary in an occasional new Daily Kos series called, 'Politics and Editorial Cartoons.' The first edition appeared here last week.
Do you Twitter? And even if you do, why? You must be one of those people who simply cannot resist the urge to tell everyone in the world what the hell you're doing every single moment of your life.
Don't you feel guilty. You're one of several famous luminaries who've caught the bug. I'm telling you that Twitter is here to stay.
Like it or not.
The entire universe is awaiting minute-by-minute updates on receiving the answer to a very simple and straightforward question: what are you doing?
Enquiring minds want to know. Don't you disappoint them!
- Going back several hundred years, imagine how much more the literary world (not to mention all of us) would have been enriched had our favorite author in the English language, William Shakespeare, been able to access this wonderful new technology. Et tu, Brute indeed!
- The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, is a pretty cool guy who understands new technology. He can make three pointers in war zones, walk on water, and completely befuddle the opposition party. Still, his life wouldn't be complete if he didn't keep us well informed in these perilous times.
- To every action, there is a reaction. This is the basic law of physics. The loyal opposition didn't want to be left behind. Moreover, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery in domestic politics. So, in trying to catch up with the times, a few Republicans were brave enough to respond to President Obama. How successfully? I report, you decide!
- The Republican Party, as hard as it might try, is in serious political disarray. In recent years, it has looked hard and long in the mirror in trying to find its Moses -- one who'd lead them out of the political desert. Looks like it might take them 40 years. Why? Because when lost, just as in Moses's time, men are afraid to ask for directions!
- You may have heard that Barack Obama is multilingual. In addition to his native Swahili (I swear I heard it reported on Fox News), he is fluent in English, Chicago-ese, Indonesian, and Senate-ese. Add another feather to his linguistic cap: Republican-ese!!! The man is learning fast.
- Now, a few voters out there couldn't care less if politicians twittered or not. These are called "low information voters" who'd rather spend their time drinking tea and tea bagging. That further complicates the task at hand for Bill, Glenn, Sean, Rush et al.
- Some voters, by virtue of their age, are indifferent to this new means of communication. Entrenched in their slacker ways (by some accounts) and skeptical of printed newspapers as credible sources of information, they find this twittering concept unworthy of their attention and time. This group of voters is easily identifiable by how they address each other. As in, "Wow, dude," "No way, dude," and Whatup, dude." You get the idea.
- Finally, the cartoons of the week to indicate the incremental progress made after eight years of political darkness. A glimmer of hope for millions.
You are all caught up on the past week's political news, as seen through the eyes of our best cartoonists. You now know what I've been doing.
So, tell me... what the hell are you doing now?