Ole Miss Mascot Mess

Colonel Reb was ousted a few years ago by the powers that be at the University of Mississippi.  The playing of a small portion of Dixie was eliminated last year.  Now Ole Miss has shelved its mascot and fight song.  Why?  For the most politically correct reason of all, someone might (yes might) be offended. 

It seems that Ole Miss has bought into the idea that we have a new Constitutional right.  Yes a new amendment must have been passed and now we have the right not to be offended.  But before you get all excited, rest assured that right is reserved for only some. 

I am often offended by politicians, TV personalities and even Ole Miss.  Nobody cares though.  Maybe because I am just an old white man.  Add to that the last straw that I am also from the South.  So while others may be protected from possible offense, I am not. 

The search for a new Ole Miss mascot has turned into a joke.  The trouble is that when you disrespect your past, there is no reason to give you respect.  Ole Miss would have been better off to educate their students about the past and remain true to their heritage.  They chose the path of least resistance.  They chose the path that required no character, no respect for their past, no honor. 

Ole Miss is a university running from its past and running into an uncertain future of political correctness.

SORE LOSERS BAD FOR COUNTRY

People who choose to run for office in the United States generally decide to be members of either the Democrat or Republican party.  Of course they can affiliate with smaller parties or run as an independent.  While the rules vary from state to state, if you run as a Republican or Democrat you go through their primary election process.  If you run as an independent you normally have to obtain a large number of registered voter signatures to get on the ballot. 

Then of course there are the sore losers.  They are the ones who choose to run as Republicans and when they are turned out by the electorate, decide to stay in the race believing I guess that the voters just got it wrong.  They had no such thoughts when voters put them in office.  Of course they might just have read the pre-election polls and jumped even before the primary. 

Sore losers are conceited individuals who just don't like the voters' verdict.  They want another slice of the pie, another bit of the apple, a second chance.  Well dear friends there are losers in all sorts of competitive events who would like a second chance.  From football to bridge, when the game is over, the game is over. 

From Florida to Alaska we now have candidates who want that second chance and are willing to play games with the system in order to get that chance.  Voters should turn these disgraceful candidates out of office as quickly as possible.  In most instances they have held on to power for such a long time they have come to believe it to be their right.  They do not own those offices.  The people own them.  We must send these old selfish ones home.  They no longer represent the people. 

    

DEAR MUSLIM PROTESTORS

Some nut half way around the world from you claimed he was going to burn copies of the Quran.  Let's make a few things clear.  The guy is inconsequential in almost every sense of the word.  He would be burning books printed in America in a language you can't even read.  He wouldn't be burning any copies of your Quran that you have ever seen.  There will be plenty of them left.

Respecting the book is your right and probably your duty as well.  Asking others to respect the book is also your right.  Demanding that others respect your book is religious tyranny. 

Jumping around shouting "Death to America" just makes you look silly.  It is also so yesterday.  At least come up with new slogans.  Take some advice; get a grip, get a life, get a job.  Honor your religion by setting a good example for others.  Try improving the lives of your citizens by establishing an orderly society.  Here's a thought; try respecting other religions.  Who knows they may return that respect.

You might even condemn those who execute Christians because they are Christians.  I know I'm going out on a limb here, but how about respecting life.  Surely you are taught to respect the creations of your God. 

I'm thinking of downloading a copy of the Quran and then deleting it.  Will that drive you into the streets in protest?  Just asking.