End of days

Richard Simmons is considering running for congress.  The end is here.  Western civilization will collapse and by the time the next Olympiad limps into London we will be throwing rocks at the moon contemplating a return to the sludge from whence we came.

Richard Simmons for congress.  Clearly the Apostle John tripping the light fantastic saw this coming and while composing the book of Revelation most surely said to himself "holy Christ I can't write about this. This is too weird even for me." 

This is America.  The days of brave politicians making a difference for the average man seem to be over.  We now have executives of energy companies dictating environmental policies, law being driven by lobbyists, monkies being elected for president and entirely too much Jesus in the Supreme Court. And now, performers heading to Washington.  Now don't get me wrong - I am not entirely critical of the entertainer-cum-politician move.  I am not disappointed in Gov. Schwarzeneggar's regime.   But what resume building experience do some actors and performers have that qualifies them to be an elected official?  President of the actor's union? Check. A master's degree? Check.  Actor-turned businessman? Uh, check.  Political pundit? Half a check. Guest spot on Will & Grace? Blank.  An Herbal Essence commercial? Next.  

Jesse Ventura did it then bailed after his first term.  Ronald Regan did it but came down with Alzheimer's by his third day in office and the rest of his term is a little fuzzy.   Al Franken wants to it, and he'll wear long pants. Clint was mayor of a very white, very rich coastal town - not much effort there I assume. Even porn star-turned-Celebrity Rehab princess Mary Carey threw her bra into the ring; but she wasn't really that serious.  Maybe she was high at the time.  But then maybe so was George when threw his bra into the ring. Back on topic.

But still - Richard Simmons?  What's even crazier is that we as a nation are so star struck that he might actually win.  After that, it's just a slippery slope to the apocalypse.