IS JOE BIDEN THE NEXT LATE NITE TV STAR? -- Just a Minute Radio for Thursday 120823

Having some ‘falling apart’ issues with the computer or its operator it seems. But all will come right shortly I’m sure. The Lord never fails. (J)

We’re getting into the thick of things now. Be careful not to wear things that are sensitive to spattered mud. It will fly thick and fast from now ‘till November I suspect. Why am I so morose about these things you ask?

Well my first ‘wet behind the years campaign was the summer of 1964 in San Francisco when Sen. Barry Goldwater ran in reluctant opposition to Lyndon Baines Johnson. I say reluctantly because Mr. Goldwater had planned to run against Jack Kennedy, which he thought would be a real challenge and I guess a lot of fun. I’m guessing he thought JFK could be bested. But it would have been a tussle and by no means would Goldwater have walked over him in the contest. But sadly enough that did not happen.

So I got enough “losing” in that contest to last me all the rest of my years – and though we have won some and lost some more… I have never harbored the idea any more that running for office is easy. It may be – but it’s not my game. I’m glad we have the system… it has its faults and I suppose its advantages – and I’m glad we have people who have the temperament for it. But it’s not my game I say again. I’d rather go fishing… and I don’t even like to go fishing. (L)

What does that make me? Do you know what curmudgeon describes? I’m not too sure either – but from being around politics… I guess it’ll do for an adjective.

Some people love the fray… and blessings be on them (when they are honest) – the difficulties come when men and women come without ethics and the Lord to guide them… I know… I know that kind of sentiment draws catcalls from the peanut gallery – so I think I’ll duck out – not because I’m afraid. Somebody has to do it… I just think you have to be ‘called’ to do it…and I’ve not heard the call…. But I’ll do my best to support the men and women whom God has called.

I hadn’t intended to get off in this ditch so early tonight – (when I write) but I’ve counted up the scars and bruises and I think you’d better be in good shape and close to the Lord before you head into that arena. --- I’m closin’ up shop for tonight. Have a great day tomorrow.

Cordially, IN HIM

Jack Buttram

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IS JOE BIDEN THE NEXT LATE NITE TV STAR?

Just a Minute: There seems to be a major conflict going on for late night TV audience ratings; and Vice President Joe Biden is taking the lead. The regulars appear to be losing audience as they look and book news and entertainment features. Meantime Joe Biden is trying out comedy lines like – “The number one problem facing the middle class happens to be … a three letter word: jobs. J-O-B-S, jobs.”

Or he asks wheel chair-bound Missouri State Senator Chuck Graham to “Stand up and let ‘em see you.” Finally, speaking to a largely black audience he said, “Yeah, They gonna put Y’all back in chains!” – adding a pseudo Southern accent at no extra charge.

Joseph Epstein, NYT satire writer, says he’s already beginning to miss the comedy relief no other politician supplies -- which is normally in short supply. And if the President were to listen to those who say take Joe Biden off the ticket he would spike the unemployment numbers among joke writers of late night comedy – it might even hold back economic recovery. <> I’m Jack Buttram (END)

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