June 22, 2007

What do elephants love most?

Nuts, of course!

The Birmingham News posted a little blurb on their blog page this morning asking for people to leave their thoughts about the passing of one of Birmingham's best ambassadors, Mona the Elephant.

And as is the case with such things (you know--unmoderated comments solicited on behalf of something that should be uncontroversial), the very first comment is marked by the same smug self-righteousness, bad grammar, and superciliousness that have become the hallmark of those who delight in such precious concepts as "speaking truth to power." Way to stick it to 'em, ma'am! Although I am disappointed that George Bush was not blamed in some more direct way. And that there was no mention of global warming.

Posted by Terry Oglesby at June 22, 2007 09:46 AM
Comments

You forgot spelling errors.

Posted by: skinnydan at June 22, 2007 09:56 AM

You're just like all those other short-sided people!

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at June 22, 2007 09:58 AM

I see there is not a self righteousness drought going on in Jefferson County. What is it about some folks [on both sides of the cultural divide] that they will not leave anything alone? Does every part of your day have to be an opportunity bash someone or something?

Posted by: jim at June 22, 2007 10:11 AM

Yes, it does--did you not get the memo?

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at June 22, 2007 10:17 AM

"Although I am disappointed that George Bush was not blamed in some more direct way. And that there was no mention of global warming."

Give it time my friend, the day is young.


Posted by: Southtrek at June 22, 2007 10:39 AM