Edward Excercises Chivalry
Millions of Americans are living without health insurance, while grandstanding Washington bureaucrats haggle over nonentities. President Obama’s decision to send 30,000 troops into Afghanistan has divided Americans and seemed to please no one. Carbon emissions continue to increase global warming, and the major world superpowers do nothing. Iran defiantly declared it will continue with its goal toward attaining nuclear power, while the Middle East and U.S. stare on helplessly. The world seems to be in a crisis mode, yet the news outlets seem to be covering these fad stories.
Reality TV not wholesome entertainment
As this decade reaches its end, I reflected on what trends will mark the decade of our youth as unique. Social networking sites serve as the obvious answer. But then, much to my chagrin, I conceded to the sad fact that one of the most prominent movements our generation helped perpetuate was reality television. In an era when access to almost all great minds are only a click away, we choose instead to worship the most mediocre and pathetic people television producers could find.
Outdated military policy unreasonable
Last Spring during the Landon Lecture, General Petraeus was asked a question regarding the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. He slyly quipped that he survived his military career by walking around landmines rather than stepping on them. The crowd nervously laughed, and the curious listener stormed out of the coliseum. By deftly deflecting this question, Gen. Petraeus, like most ranking officers in the military, continued to ignore an uncomfortable issue in America today—the military’s prejudicial “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy.
Twitter nothing but nonsense
Did you know Miley Cyrus adores her fans? Did you know that Brooke Hogan can’t wait to see the new “Saw” film? If you didn’t know either of those, then you at least followed Ryan Seacrest’s fascinating and intricate play-by-play breakdown of the Yankee’s game. Right? Wait, you didn’t catch any of those? Why not? All of this completely worthless information is accessible to the world because of Twitter.com. The newest social network to control the Internet (and world), Twitter is even more superficial and time-consuming than its predecessors.
Letterman should be held accountable for affairs
Who doesn’t relish a high-profile sex scandal? They are always filled with deliciously embarrassing details which causes every social critic imaginable to rain down torrential amounts of condemnations. Brimming with self-righteousness, we all receive a boost of self-esteem from these lustful power-players. Usually, these adulterer’s careers are tarnished completely, although there are those dexterous few who defiantly rebound stronger than ever. Then there is the extraordinary David Letterman. With a few self-deprecating jokes and a half-hearted apology, Letterman was able to overcome his infidelities and conquer his critics.
Beatles cheapen themselves with Rock Band
Yesterday, legions of loyal fans savored the opportunity to relive Beatlemania once again. Rabid followers will be able to hear a much-anticipated remastered version of select Beatles discography, including a video game, “The Beatles: Rock Band.” Using the latest technology, these new CDs will be clearer and crisper. Every tiny note that was fuzzy or difficult to hear will now bounce pristinely out of speakers. The harmonies will sound that much more in accord.