Mom’s Reaction; Pulling the Plug
Sorry to be away so long. A brother pulled an all nighter the day after Labor Day, entering the office 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and leaving 3 p.m. Wednesday. Such is the life of a proposal person.
Some random stuff on both the political and the personal: First, my bro. As you know, he has a son by another woman, born last December, three months before his wife passed away. He told my parents about a month ago.
My mom is deeply hurt. My mom’s a mild mannered woman, but spoke half-seriously about jacking Girlfriend up, and says she has no desire to see or talk to my brother’s “friend.” I wouldn’t be surprised if Mom took to my brother one of her favorite weapons of corporal punishment in our youth – the extension cord. She stung our thighs many a time when she got to swinging. Mom did see the baby, however.
Mom also says my bro needs to spend more time with his older sons, who are still grieving the loss of their mother. I can’t argue with her there.
My dad hasn’t said much, except that his new grandson is an active little bugger. I suspect my dad, being a man, is a little more understanding of why my brother acted the way he did, but no doubt wishes his son had been more careful in the not-getting-the-other-woman-pregnant department.
Also, it turns out my sister-in-law knew all about this other woman and had told my mother about the affair several years ago. I’m like “damn!” But my sis in law was ill, and estranged from her own family, so she was pretty much stuck. Look, ya’ll know what I was like, adulterousness-wise, but damn, I at least like to think I practiced some modicum of discretion.
I haven’t seen the baby. I’m not sure I want to just yet. I’m not all that hot on seeing this woman, but if and when I do, I will take her aside and attempt to have a convo.
Second, this political stuff is getting on my last nerve. I hate to say it, but I’m not liking democracy right about now. (Hope the FBI isn’t monitoring this blog). We all know Barack Obama is a smart, brilliant, gifted brother, but he’s still a politician and he has to convince a large mass of relatively ignorant people to vote for him. I do believe despite his so-called “inexperience,” that he will be great in the Oval Office.
I heard the news today about BHO’s now being behind in the polls behind John McCain, and that really pissed me off. It seems that the best man has a good chance of not winning because a huge chunk of this so-called country will not vote for a black man.
I direct you to a piece, published back in May, by, of all publications, The New Yorker, that provides some historical perspective on the modern-day Republican Party. It’s a long read, but it’s worth it. It confirms what many of us already know: These people are straight-up evil.
Here’s a telling quote:
Only a few years ago, on the night of Bush’s victory in 2004, the conservative movement seemed indomitable. In fact, it was rapidly falling apart. Conservatives knew how to win elections; however, they turned out not to be very interested in governing. Throughout the decades since Nixon, conservatism has retained the essentially negative character of an insurgent movement.
Let’s hope this form of conservatism is on life support. It’s time to pull the damn plug.
Peace.
Unfortunately, in politics, its not about who has the best platform, or who will best allow our country to prosper. Its about who can convince the masses, by any means possible, to vote for them. That includes lying, stretching the truth, using double standards, using scare tactics, and doing anything but talking about the issues.
J.R., this makes one wonder if a benevolent dictatorship would work. Human nature being what it is, however, such a governing arrangement would devolve into something evil.
Guess politics operate the same way in the work world — if someone likes you, you’ll get the gig.
Comment by J.R. Bernard — September 8, 2008 @ 10:06 pm
I KNOW the plug needs to be pulled on the conservative non-governing machine. This election has given me a sick feeling more than once, and that’s one time to many.
True dat.
Comment by A — September 9, 2008 @ 7:44 am
mom is right
Like I said, can’t argue dat. Although I tried to plead my case when she brandished the extension cord (or absent that, a piece of clothesline). LOL!
Comment by rawdawgbuffalo — September 9, 2008 @ 1:03 pm
babies have a miraculous way of softening any heart and situation
even when the situation is as tough at this one.
i hope the waters calm in your family and that this little boy brings you all joy for years to come.
um…yeah, let us know when you have your talking-to with homegirl. be nice though, LOL. may God give you the strength to be merciful and have grace for someone you kinda just want to slap. it ain’t easy…i know firsthand.
my sincere hope is that she is remorseful and humble about what she did, instead of feeling no sense of sorrow for the hurt to which she contributed.
Thanks much, Dragonfly. I met this woman years ago, but haven’t seen her since. I pray to be nice when I finally do see her, but I suspect it will be awhile.
Comment by dragonflysoul — September 9, 2008 @ 6:30 pm